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Anupama Parameswaran compares ex to

Hyderabad: Anupama Parameswarans recent post about healing and choosing herself was not just another cryptic breakup note. Behind those few lines

Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (August 13, 2026)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Thursday, August 13, 2026. Indian

Life after Chandra: Could a next-gen Tata be groomed for the top job?

Who could lead Tata Group after N Chandrasekaran? Explore the succession race and whether Leah, Maya or Neville Tata could emerge as future leade

An earthquake gives you mere seconds of warning. A Roorkee company is building the sensors that will act as the first responders

Seismic Hazard and Risk Investigations makes warning systems that respond to an earthquake early.

A stroke can cut the line between intention and movement. This device tries to close the loop

Nexactly AI Solutions has built an EEG-based rehabilitation platform out of IIT Roorkee's innovation hub, and is taking it to Shark Tank India.

Fraudsters pose as senior official, dupe accountant of Rs 1.5 cr

Katni: Cyber fraudsters cheated a company linked to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA and mining baron Sanjay Pathak by sending its accountant a W

Centricity raises Rs 280 Cr in Series A led by SMBC Asia Rising Fund

Centricity will use this funding for strengthening tech stack, expanding distribution network and deepen market reach.

Kerala CM Denies Role in Removal of Social Media Posts Linked to Him, Govt

The Chief Minister said Hussain had met him three to four times but claimed he was unaware of Hussains alleged involvement in the drug case at th

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE now available at a lower price

Samsung Galaxy S FE now available at a lower price

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra price drops to lowest

Samsung Galaxy S Ultra price drops to lowest

Monsoon to intensify across India on Friday: IMD warns of heavy showers

Monsoon to intensify across India on Friday IMD warns of heavy showers

Outer Delhi Warriors Triumph Over West Delhi Lions in DPL 2026 Match

New Delhi, August 13: In a thrilling encounter of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026, the Outer Delhi Warriors showcased an impressive performan

Hindus, muslims my two eyes: Telangana CM urges electoral vigilance amid SIR row

Hindus muslims my two eyes Telangana CM urges electoral vigilance amid SIR row

Mirae Asset Venture closes MAVOF II at 1,125 cr

MAVOF II is MAVI Indias third dedicated India-focused private fund and will primarily target early-growth businesses

Air India Group to screen all pilots for prohibited substances, medications

Mandatory testing begins August 13; initiative goes beyond existing regulatory requirements

Pastor Accused Of Sexually Assaulting 8-month Pregnant Woman In Odisha

The woman, who had reportedly been unwell for some time, approached the pastor, identified as Jinesh Kumar, seeking relief from her ailment. He a

How BJP's Tiranga Yatra, Modi govt's Har Ghar Tiranga fuse in Gujarat

How BJPs Tiranga Yatra Modi govts Har Ghar Tiranga fuse in Gujarat

Students portray national icons at AU event

Assembly, Council presiding officers to be elected on August 14; BJP to boycott Speakers election

Vande Bharatam Initiative Offers Startups from Small Towns a Platform to Shine: Pawan Kumar Chandana

Ahmedabad, August 13: Pawan Kumar Chandana, co-founder and CEO of Skyroot Aerospace, emphasized the importance of the Vande Bharatam initiative l

CODISSIA to organise eighth edition of Elektrotec from Aug. 21 to 24

Hardik Pandya Welcome at Gujarat Titans, but Not As Captain

The all-rounder is believed to have approached Gujarat Titans owners directly about a return next season, who were more than happy to take him, b

Delhi cab driver's 'phone call' worries passenger mid-ride, but there's a sweet twist

Delhi cab drivers phone call worries passenger midride but theres a sweet twist

IGL Q1 profit falls 44% to 238 crore as volatile LNG prices weigh

Indraprastha Gas reported a 16.5 per cent rise in total income to Rs 5,145 crore in the June quarter, while overall sales volume grew 6 per cent

Unable to accept girlfriend

Dharwad: A 21-year-old man allegedly died by suicide after learning about the death of his girlfriend in Karnatakas Dharwad district. Tarun Sagar

Russia in Productive Talks With India, Others on Arctic Cooperation

Putin stressed the use of the Northern Sea Route amid what he described as rising tensions in the Arctic and the Asia-Pacific regions.

From the India Today archives (2011) | Yaaaahoooo! Shammi Kapoor and the roar of liberation

From the India Today archives Yaaaahoooo Shammi Kapoor and the roar of liberation

Jr NTR's shoulder surgery reshuffles Dragon shoot, Salaar 2 prep moves ahead

Jr NTRs shoulder surgery reshuffles Dragon shoot Salaar prep moves ahead

Montra Electric enters international markets with first Super Auto exports

Powered by a 9 kWh battery pack, the Super Auto offers an optimal driving range of 150 km on a single charge and a top speed of 55 kmph.

Call for a shift from elephant-human conflict to coexistence

On World Elephant Day, Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan and Union Minister of State for Environment and Forest Kirti Vardhan Singh highlight th

SC to examine Delhi Police's use of facial recognition tech during protests

A petition by CPI(M) MP A A Rahim alleges Delhi Police used facial recognition systems to identify protesters and shared the collected informatio

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Arvind Rajbhar Raises Alarms Over Threatening Incident Involving Firearm

Lucknow, August 13: Arvind Rajbhar, the National General Secretary of the Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP), has raised serious concerns rega

'They use medicaid money for': Senators stunned as witness reveals Medicaid fraud modus operandi

Deliver SIR notices by August 31: Jt. Collector

VIT-AP freshers urged to discover potential and build expertise to shape their future

With technology evolving rapidly, students should not attempt to master everything but identify their areas of interest and build expertise, says

Indriya names Krithi Shetty as Southern Brand Ambassador, launches Varalakshmi campaign

Krithi Shetty, who has cultural ties to Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka, will front the brands Varalakshmi campaign

Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar bows before entering Assembly on first day of Monsoon Session

Major Arrest in Durgapur Blood Donation Scandal Involving Minors

Kolkata, August 13: The main suspect in the case of luring minors into donating blood in Durgapur has been arrested. Police announced on Thursday

Krafton India plans to diversify investments into AI startups, VC funds

The BGMI maker has invested close to $250 million in India over the past four to five years and plans to continue investing roughly $50-60 millio

Hakki-Pikki people detained in Ivory Coast released, says forum

Gem, jewellery export up a tad on rise in gold prices

Despite a challenging global environment, industry leaders express optimism

Delhi HC seeks Centre's reply on Central Secretariat Club's eviction order

Delhi HC seeks Centres reply on Central Secretariat Clubs eviction order

Honasa Consumer posts record quarter, PAT more than doubles to 90 crore in Q1FY27

Revenue rises 32% to 785 crore

Banking sector has key role to play as India on way to become 3rd largest economy: Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel highlighted the banking sector's crucial role in India's economic advancement. He urged banks to provide t

EU's unclear stance on Russian nuclear fuel holds back investments, Urenco CEO says

European Union's indecision on banning Russian nuclear fuel creates investment uncertainty. This delay impacts Europe's uranium enrichment indust

Gold rates fall to Rs 1.57 lakh per 10g after seven-day gain

New Delhi: Gold snapped a seven-session rally on Thursday, August 13, with prices declining by Rs 2,800 to Rs 1,57,000 per 10 grams in the nation

Four months on, Karnataka yet to see multi-pair kidney swap transplant

Under kidney paired exchange, a donor who is medically incompatible with their intended recipient can donate to another compatible recipient, whi

45-year-old killed by nephew

The incident was triggered by a dispute over the family house, the police said.

iPhone 17 Pro gets up to Rs 16,000 discount as Apple's iPhone 18 Pro launch nears

iPhone Pro gets up to Rs discount as Apples iPhone Pro launch nears

Free eye camp benefits 535 at Lemarthi

Airlines jack up fares to Gulf, targeting vacationers

Ticket fares for direct flights from Kerala to the Gulf countries have increased by around 10 to 15 times the normal fares soon after the Onam va

Farmers body seeks 50 lakh compensation for farmer electrocuted on field

40-year-old farmer was electrocuted after a snapped 11-KV power line fell on his agricultural field at Kasapuram in Guntakal mandal

Student violently attacks his junior at government school in Madurai

A video clip of the assault goes viral in social media; Police seek report from Chief Educational Officer

Who is Jaspal Singh, 62-year-old lawyer, arrested for attacking Sukhbir Singh Badal?

Shiromani Akali Dal chief and former Punjab Deputy Chief MinisterSukhbir Singh Badal was on Thursday attacked with a kirpaninside a gurdwara in M

Abhaya complaint boxes introduced in schools

Indian Army Opens Recruitment for 70 Unmarried Male Positions

New Delhi, August 13: A remarkable opportunity has emerged for young individuals aspiring to join the Indian Army. The Indian Army has announced

Salaar 2: Prashanth Neel kickstarts pre-production on Prabhas' film

Salaar Prashanth Neel kickstarts preproduction on Prabhas film

How to read messages on WhatsApp without the blue tick? The method is very simple

WhatsApp is one of the most widely used messaging apps today. Sometimes we want to read someone's message, but don't want the other person to kno

Indias July exports hit record $44.24 b, but trade deficit swells

Petroleum, electronics, engineering goods drive export growth, even as crude, fertiliser, and machinery imports push the deficit to six-month hig

Security tightened across J&K ahead of Independence Day

Officials said surveillance has been stepped up along theLine of Control (LoC), while additional security personnel have been deployed at vulnera

'Purify your minds': Oppn flays BJP over 'suddhikaran' at Kharge rally venue

How El Nio is neutralizing Atlantic hurricanes this season

The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is experiencing a slow start. El Nio's strong wind shear is suppressing tropical storm development. Forecaster

Apple's First Foldable iPhone Reportedly Called 'iPhone Ultra' Internally

Gurman said that iPhone Ultra is the name widely used for the foldable iPhone internally at Apple

MLC urges Mookambika temple administration to provide adequate parking facilities

Kishor Kumar Puttur also urges KSRTC to operate buses between Udupi and Kollur via Kundapur at suitable intervals

A Continent Running Dry: Europe's Drought Seen From Space

A Continent Running Dry Europes Drought Seen From Space

Red Fort Attack Officially Attributed to Al-Qaedas AQIS: UNSC Report

The report, published on Monday, said that AQIS continued to evolve from a fragmented group into a regional terrorist entity.

Batwara 1947 first review is here; producer Ramesh Taurani calls Sunny Deol 'terrific'

Sunny Deol-led Batwara 1947 is releasing on August 14, eyeing the Independence Day weekend. While advanced box office reports show a promising st

Sunshine Pictures sets 360 cap for 282 crore IPO, opens August 18

The subscription window closes on Thursday, August 20, with anchor investor bidding scheduled for Monday, August 17

Congress MLA Belur Gopala Krishna denies allegation of contacting Sangh Parivar leader

TVS Srichakra more than doubles its profit in Q1 FY27

The tyres and tubes manufacturers top line came in at 1,068 crore as against a profit of 34 crore

Body of Pakistani climber recovered from Broad Peak 2 weeks after avalanche killed 10

The body of Pakistani climber Sohail Sakhi had been missing since July 30, when a 10-member international expedition led by renowned climber Nirm

Parl panel red flags rise in student mobile addiction; Also seeks bridging of digital divide

A parliamentary panel has urged the Education Ministry to introduce cyber safety and mobile addiction courses for students and teachers, bridge t

SC, ST, OBC faculty make up 13.1 pc at IIT-Kanpur, 21.9 pc at IIT-BHU: RTI

SC, ST, and OBC communities comprise 13.1 percent of IIT-Kanpur's working faculty. IIT-BHU Varanasi reported 21.9 percent representation from the

Parliament Stalemate: Government Pushes for Debate While Opposition Refuses Discussion

New Delhi, August 13: A significant upheaval has unfolded in Parliament. Throughout the monsoon session, the government has sought discussions on

Oregon veterinarian, 59, quit his $150,000 executive job for 'soft retirement'now, he earns almost twice as much while working flexible shifts on his own terms, spending more time with family and escaping corporate burnout

At the age of 59, Oregon veterinarian Ron Titterington walked away from a stressful $150,000-a-year executive job and chose soft retirement inste

Jantar Mantar protest, Gen Z issues to dominate DUSU poll campaign

New Delhi: From the recent student mobilisation at Jantar Mantar to demands over admissions, metro concessions and access to education, issues th

ED exposes network of RPs and promoters laundering money via IBC

ED arrested Jitesh Gupta, a Resolution Professional in the insolvency resolution process of Homestead Infrastructure Development Pvt Ltd & Golden

MCX launches crude sunflower oil futures contracts to strengthen edible oil price risk management

The Multi Commodity Exchange of India has launched crude sunflower oil futures contracts. This move aims to provide risk management options for I

In 2011, USGS researchers began studying Lake Erie's fish and seasonal hypoxia across a multi-year project. 15 years later, the findings showed fish crowding areas near 23 mg/L oxygen, revealing an unexpected shift at the edges of low-oxygen zones

Lake Eries seasonal hypoxia is changing where fish gather. For years, scientists watched oxygen levels fall and fish move around the lake. Then c

Christian Council hails referring FCRA amendment Bill to JPC

Real 'Sena' battle: 'Sin' of defection should not be rewarded, Uddhav camp tells SC

Nearly one in three MF equity folios now in smallcap, midcap funds

Folio additions by the two high-risk categories surge to 11-month high in July

Gaja Capitals 550 cr IPO to mark Indias first listed PE firm

The company fixed the price band of the IPO between 152 to 160 per equity share and can be bid in lots of 93 shares or multiples thereof

Public urges T.N. government to announceAttur as separatedistrict

HDPT chief calls for conservation of Gundlakamma river

Dasari Srinivasulu announces plans to undertake a nine-day awareness tour along the banks of the river from October 11-20; The Hindu Dharma Parir

India In Regular Contact With US Negotiating Trade Agreement: Commerce Secy

Both countries had finalised the contours of the first phase of the BTA in February. However, shifts in the US tariff landscape have triggered fr

Gold Price Today: Gold prices rise again, find out the price in your city on August 13

The price of gold in the country's bullion market registered a good increase on August 13. The price of gold increased significantly in major cit

Tejas Express will be renamed as

Tejas Express running on Delhi-Lucknow route will now be known as Sprite Tejas Express for about 3 months. IRCTC has given advertising rights for

Tambaram police seize 1,958 kg of banned gutkaproducts in two separate cases

The arrested were identified as K. Ramanathan, 37, G.Nandhakumar, 38, Shubham, 19, and J. Jayaprasanth, 32