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Chamarajanagar district ranks first in Karnataka in Bhoomi software khata mutation work

All taluk offices in Chamarajanagar district achieved excellent performance in efficiently handling khata transfers, inheritance khatas, division

Over 1,000 crore likely needed for rehabilitation of Assam flood victims: Himanta

The survey will continue till August 30 and is expected to cover 50,000-60,000 families in the Upper districts, hit hard by the latest floods, As

Karnataka bans gutkha and pan masala containing tobacco, nicotine for one year: What you need to know

The Karnataka government has decided to ban tobacco and nicotine-containing gutkha and pan masala across the state, citing public health concerns

Bengaluru-Mangaluru Vande Bharat Express train travels from Sakleshpur to Subrahmanya Road in first trial run on ghat section

Trial runs on both the down and up directions will continue up to August 20

Pinarayi Vijayan accuses Kerala CM of insulting coastal community through callous remarks about their plight

Opposition Leader says V.D. Satheesans attempt to draw a comparison between death figures under past and present administrations smacks of lack o

Madhya Pradesh Plans Rs 4,000 Crore Greenfield Corridor To Halve Bhopal-Indore Travel Time

Delimitation: Tamil Nadu Assembly adopts CM Vijays resolution to freeze Lok Sabha seats at 543

The AIADMK, the PMK, the DMDK, and the BJP opposed the resolution while other parties including the DMK supported it

Atiq Ahmed's son's Creta flips into air after deadly crash, shocking dashcam video surfaces

Aban, the youngest son of slain gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed, died in a road accident in Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi on Thursday. A new video

At least 10 militants killed by security forces in northwest Pakistan

Security forces launched the operations in Bannu district following intelligence reports and continuous surveillance of militants movements and h

Passenger jumps on track at Delhis Seva Teerth metro station, Yellow Line services briefly hit

The metro operator advised commuters that normal train services were being maintained on all other lines

Watch: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey: Jharkhand exam irregularities trail goes all the way to CM Hemant Soren

Iran knew Trump's location, missile was locked at Air Force One; the inside story of Turkey plane switch

A potential Iranian surface-to-air missile threat targeting Air Force One prompted US President Donald Trump to make a covert exit from Turkey la

Sensex falls 656pts intraday, Nifty at 24,265 as Tata stocks, crude weigh

Analysts said the key factor restraining a market rally was the strengthening Brent crude price, which once again has moved above $89 per barrel

Karnataka bandh: What will remain open? Which services will be affected?

With more organisations deliberating on whether to extend their support to the bandh call, clarity on whether hotels, cabs, autos and shops will

Gujarats Disa to Host Asias First Desert-Themed Night Safari and Zoological Park

Gandhinagar, August 12: The Central Zoo Authority (CZA) has approved the construction of Asias first desert-themed zoological park, featuring a d

Govt redefines Ganga floodplain, drops 'construction-free zone' provision

The Centre has redefined the active floodplain of the Ganga and its tributaries and introduced regulatory and warning zones based on flood return

Government college teachers in Puducherry seek withdrawal of G.O. on Career Advancement Scheme

Japan Secures First Shipment of Crude Oil from Canada Amid Middle East Tensions

New Delhi, August 12: Japan has successfully received its first shipment of crude oil from Canada amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Pr

Why Digital First Consumers Prefer Online Savings Accounts

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India Gets Children Into Schools: Now, This Independence Day, Let

Indias rural schools need stronger infrastructure, better learning and community support to secure every childs future.

Apple Pay May Be Coming to India. But Theres a Catch

Calico Ghost Town: How a thriving silver town in the Mojave Desert collapsed in just 12 years

Calico, a once-thriving town in California, saw its fortunes rise with a silver rush that began in 1881. Unfortunately, the gold rush faded by th

Amid Air India pilot marijuana row, Singer Kunal Ganjawala reveals how his forefathers started marijuana cultivation for medicinal purposes during British rule

Kunal Ganjawala, the well-known singer, has shed light on the interesting legacy behind his surname, which relates to his family's historical inv

Former President Ram Nath Kovinds Autobiography Launched Amid Praise for His Simplicity

New Delhi, August 12: The autobiography of former President Ram Nath Kovind, titled Triumph of the Indian Republic: My Life, My Struggles, was la

Tata Group stocks fall; TCS tumbles nearly 6%

Chairman N. Chandrasekarans decision not to seek reappointment has sparked investor concerns, leading to significant declines in key Tata Group s

TCS, TMPV, Tata Steel: Analyst flags key levels to track in Tata group stks

Virat Jagad, technical research analyst at Bonanza identifies key support and resistance levels in 5 prominent Tata group stocks amid Tata Sons c

NDA MPs protest against Congress over Jharkhand students protest

Baara Number: Vir Das wraps shoot for his second directorial

The film stars Vir along with Sheeba Chaddha, Suhail Nayyar, Arunoday Singh, Ahsaas Channa, Atul Kulkarni, Niharika Lyra Dutt, Shriya Pilgaonkar,

How often are pilots drug-tested and what happens after a positive result

From pre-employment checks to post-accident screening, here's what India's rules say about pilot drug testing, positive results, rehabilitation,

Ready to answer any question: Amit Shah hits back at Rahul Gandhi, offers 24-hour discussion

Sebi sees no manipulation in closing auction session: Tuhin Kanta Pandey

The closing auction is a separate 20-min session introduced in which exchanges collect buy and sell orders to determine a stock's closing price a

'If your child gets lost or separated in public...': Ex-army doctor shares 5 rules parents should teach

An ex-army doctor has shared a child safety plan for parents to follow if children get separated in a crowded public place. The advice includes t

Govt ready to discuss students' protests, let House function: Shah to Oppn

Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said the government is ready to discuss all issues in Parliament, including students' protests, and asked th

Amit Shah says ready to discuss any issue in Parliament, Rahul Gandhi rebuts with 'we don't care' jibe

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday offered the Opposition a 24-hour window to hold a discussion in Parliament to break the logjam , sayin

SC agrees to hear plea on disruption of essential services during protests

The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear a plea which raised the issue of disruption of essential services during protests. A bench of Chief

Kolkata Metros Purple Line Hits Key Milestone As TBM Divya Breaks Through At Victoria Station After 10 Months Of Tunnelling

Diageo challenges FSSAI rum ban in court, says action lacked 'due process'

Diageo's court challenge puts FSSAI's liquor crackdown under scrutiny, as the company questions the authority and timing of the rum ban and says

Capsized ferry in Zimbabwe leaves at least 15 dead, 27 missing: rescue services

The boat, which provides transport between the northern town of Kariba and several islands and fishing camps, overturned on August 11 after hitti

Tata Group Shares Plunge Following Chairman Chandrasekarans Resignation

Mumbai, August 12: Following the announcement of N. Chandrasekarans resignation as Chairman of Tata Sons, a significant sell-off occurred in the

Akshay Kumar head towards london for Alien survival thriller

Akshay Kumar is set to embark on an unusual cinematic journey with Samuk, an ambitious alien survival thriller that will begin filming in London

Government turns to JPC amid opposition to FCRA Amendment Bill

The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, has triggered opposition from political parties, minority groups and civil society or

Ex-CJI Chandrachud named Russia's arbitrator for case with Ukrainian bank

Costa Rican arbitrator and former trade minister Dyal Jimenez, who was jointly selected by both sides, will lead the three-member tribunal

Kerala Govt Likely to Probe Messi Event Row; Minister Rejects Oppn Claims

The minister said around Rs 14 lakh of government money had been spent, including on the Spain visit, and that this should also be considered a l

Dashcam Video Shows Atiq Ahmed's Son's Car Crashing Into Roadside, Killing 2

Late gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed's son, Aban, and his friend were killed in a car crash in Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi.

Desamuduru Girl Eyes Tollywood Comeback

She worked with stars like Al;u Arjun, NTR, Ram Potheneni and Vishu Manchu to carve a niche for herself in Tollywood.

Cauvery water dispute: SC to hear on August 17 pleas urging direction to Karnataka to release water to Tamil Nadu

The Supreme Court will hear Tamil Nadu's plea on August 17. This hearing concerns Karnataka's compliance with Cauvery water release orders. The m

Depay Says Corinthians Breached Agreement After Opting Not To Extend His Contract

Depay joined Corinthians on a two-year contract in 2024, winning the Copa do Brasil in 2025 and the Supercopa do Brasil this year

Forbes Precision Tools & Machine Parts standalone net profit rises 137.01% in the June 2026 quarter

Sales rise 28.89% to Rs 67.55 crore

DHP India standalone net profit rises 3.07% in the June 2026 quarter

Sales rise 8.02% to Rs 19.26 crore

Sri Lakshmi Saraswathi Textiles (Arni) reports standalone net loss of Rs 5.52 crore in the June 2026 quarter

Sales decline 5.82% to Rs 20.70 crore

Sukumaran Nair fires back at K.B. Ganesh Kumar over democracy in NSS row

NSS general secretary accuses the former Minister of 'acting as a tail of those seeking to destroy the community organisation

AP Steps Up Elephant Conservation with Kumki Elephants, HANUMAN: Pawan

Pawan Kalyan said, An elephant is not just a majestic creature of the wild; it is a guardian of our forests, a symbol of ecological balance, and

Maharashtra Bans Illegal Highway Dhabas, Orders Demolition Within 60 Days

Maharashtra targets illegal highway structures to improve road safety while creating stricter rules for roadside businesses.

Supreme Court to hear plea raising issue of disruption of essential services during protests

The Supreme Court will hear a plea concerning essential service disruptions during protests. Counsel informed the bench about disturbances to ing

Trinamool bank account freeze: Calcutta HC to hear petition by Mamata Banerjee-led faction today

The party has argued that there is no evidence of illegal transactions and has sought permission to use the frozen funds for essential expenses.

From Jamsetji Tata to N Chandrasekaran: A list of Tata Sons chairmen

N Chandrasekaran's resignation puts the spotlight on Tata Sons' long history of leadership succession. Here is a look at the chairmen who have le

International Youth Day: How Art of Living Helped Revive Hope for Manipur

On International Youth Day, Chinlalchois journey from Manipur to Taj West End shows how Art Of Livings youth training helped build confidence and

N Chandrasekaran Resigns As Tata Sons Chairman Amid Trust Dispute

Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran has resigned from the holding company after nearly a decade at the helm and will complete his current term wi

JPSC-JSSC recruitment row: Student protest continues for 19th day in Jharkhand

The Jharkhand Assembly's Monsoon Session was adjourned early amid disruptions and heated exchanges between the ruling coalition and Opposition ov

Markets trade lower as rising crude prices, geopolitical tensions weigh on sentiment

Domestic equity markets traded lower in early deals on Wednesday as rising crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions weighed on investor sentime

Tricolor Symbolizes Our Soils Pride, Says Rajiv Ranjan Amidst Political Challenges

New Delhi, August 12: BJP leaders have urged citizens to celebrate Prime Minister Narendra Modis Har Ghar Tiranga campaign as a festival. JD(U) s

Marijuana positive might not mean licence loss for Air India pilot

DGCA rules prescribe rehabilitation rather than automatic licence suspension for a first positive drug test, though Air India could impose strict

'The Way Our Captain Is Playing Has Been Fantastic': Mayank Praises North Delhi Strikers Skipper Sarthak

After North Delhi Strikers: After North Delhi Strikers produced a strong all-round performance to beat West Delhi Lions by eight wickets in the D

Praggnanandhaa Beats Sindarov in Sinquefield Cup

Praggnanandhaa claimed his point inch-by-inch in the endgame arising out of a queen pawn opening

Behari Lal Engineering IPO gets 'subscribe' tag from analysts; GMP at 23%

Strong industry outlook, robust order book and customer base, along with scope for improved profitability, make analysts bullish on Behari Lal En

PM Modi urges reel-loving Gen Z to avoid shortcuts, look beyond social media culture

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged reel-loving Gen Z to look beyond social media reels, saying that in the era of reels, they should remember tha

Ola Electric secures 5-year PLI window, to get upto Rs 7,240cr in incentives

A filing disclosed that the disbursements will be made quarterly, starting from next quarter.

'Amit Shah has no courage': LoP Rahul Gandhi says Opposition wants answers, not 'lecture'

Rahul Gandhi rejected Amit Shah's debate offer on student protests, demanding accountability. He questioned who ordered the alleged police action

N Chandrasekaran: From TCS trainee to Tata titan, the Ratan Tata pick signs off

N Chandrasekaran resigned as Tata Sons chairman, ending his nearly decade-long tenure, with his term set to expire in February 2027. His reappoin

NDA partners in Andhra Pradesh warn cadre as fake accounts stoke discord

The NDA Social Media Coordination Committee said fake accounts posing as supporters of one partner were targeting leaders of another, provoking c

Afghanistan to host India for 3-match T20I series before Asian Games 2026

The series is part of Afghanistan's Future Tours Programme and will be hosted in India, where the ACB has staged its home fixtures in recent year

Amit Shah says ready to answer any question in Parliament; Rahul Gandhi not interested

Union Home Minister said open to discussion from 3 p.m. today to 3 p.m. on August 13; Not right to tarnish image of House, Lok Sabha Speaker told

India Lock T20 Series Against Afghanistan in September; Bangladesh Hopes Fade

The series will get underway on September 13, with the second T20I scheduled for September 15 and the third on September 17

Watch: India says peace along LAC of utmost importance amid fresh PLA incursion claims

Fresh PLA incursion allegations in Arunachal Pradesh come amid Indias emphasis on maintaining peace along the LAC.

New birth, death, marriage certificates will be available in three days after registration for Mumbaikars

The BMC is accepting applications for birth and death registrations and corrections through the Registration of Birth & Death (RBD) portal at war

Sensex tumbles 614 pts; relaty shares decline

The Nifty tumbled below the 24,300 level, while sentiment remained subdued amid a lack of strong directional cues. Investors continued to monitor

Bajel secures transmission line project from Power Grid

The project entails transmission line package TL05 for a) Bypassing of Raigarh (Tamnar) - Dharamjaygarh (Sec-B) 765kV D/C line & Raigarh(Kotra) -

Bajel Projects gains after securing ultra mega EPC order

Bajel Projects advanced 2.26% to Rs 192.55 after the company announced that it has received an ultra mega EPC order valued at Rs 400 crore and ab

Indogulf Cropsciences consolidated net profit declines 37.73% in the June 2026 quarter

Sales decline 10.99% to Rs 168.55 crore

Digidrive Distributors reports consolidated net profit of Rs 0.27 crore in the June 2026 quarter

Sales rise 6.78% to Rs 10.24 crore

Panama Petrochem consolidated net profit rises 624.80% in the June 2026 quarter

Sales rise 150.30% to Rs 1735.15 crore

Mukand consolidated net profit rises 97.59% in the June 2026 quarter

Sales rise 20.69% to Rs 1362.21 crore

Bambino Agro Industries standalone net profit declines 5.04% in the June 2026 quarter

Sales decline 4.03% to Rs 84.70 crore

Telangana Couple Leaves Children At Aunt's House Before Dying By Suicide

According to the police, a suicide note was recovered from the house. The note reportedly cited financial difficulties, health-related issues and

Spectacular Solar Eclipse Draws Millions to Spain

Madrid, August 12: A total solar eclipse has transformed Spain into one of the worlds largest astronomical tourism hubs. On Wednesday, millions f

Atlas Cycles (Haryana) reports standalone net loss of Rs 1.92 crore in the June 2026 quarter

Sales decline 22.22% to Rs 1.54 crore

Redmi Note 17 review: 8,000 mAh battery is star of Xiaomi's mid-range phone

With an 8,000mAh battery, AMOLED display and long software support window, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 prioritises endurance, but its processor and

Quote of the day by Ed Harris: 'You cant betray yourself too often, or you...' Life lessons from inspiring quote on compromises, personal identity, core values, true nature

Quote of the day by Ed Harris, You cant betray yourself too often, or you become somebody else, explains how repeated compromises can affect pers

Character AI Down Today: Users report login issues, app problems and unexpected account logouts

Character AI down: On August 12, Character AI faced considerable access issues, leaving numerous users unable to log in or fully utilize its chat

Independence Day 2026: The Kolkata chemist who sold foreign medicines, backed Swadeshi and built a pharma empire

Independence Day 2026: Butto Kristo Paul & Co. started as a modest establishment focused on importing foreign medicines. Over time, it blossomed