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India exports first gasoline cargo to Russia as refinery outages mount

The shipment of around 350,000 barrels arrived on August 5, while two more cargoes are expected by month-end as attacks on Russian energy infrast

China's Tencent posts 11% Q2 revenue rise, profit misses estimates

For the three months ended June, the Shenzhen-based gaming and internet company reported revenue of 204.8 billion yuan ($30.36 billion), in line

Tamil Nadu makes state anthem 'Tamil Thai Vazhthu' mandatory as first song at govt events

The Tamil Nadu government has made 'Tamil Thai Vazhthu', the state's official song, mandatory as the first song to be sung at government events a

Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Session to Commence on September 21

Srinagar, August 12: The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, has announced that the winter assembly session will begin on Sept

Telangana: Engineers Urged To Develop Tools For Dryland Farming

Telangana council of higher education chairman Prof. V. Balakista Reddy addressed teaching reforms, ethical use of AI and policy reforms: Reports

Tourists planning to visit Pillar Rocks, Guna Caves, Pine Forest, Moir Point can now book tickets online

Junior Womens National Hockey Championship Kicks Off with Victories for Rajasthan, J

Pune, August 12: The 16th Hockey India Junior Womens National Championship 2026 commenced on Wednesday at the Major Dhyan Chand Hockey Stadium in

World Elephant Day: Special treats for elephants at Sakrebyle camp

Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold launched in India with Tensor G6 processor

Pixel 11 Pro Fold also gets the HiLight, an array of LED around camera flash for Gemini and call notification

Sachin Baby has unfinished business in KCL

Amidst tussle, NCSC panel to probe all of Centres de-reservation proposals from last three years

The NCSC and the Centre have been clashing over the issue of de-reserving government posts for the last two years with the commission saying that

Young Man Arrested for Stealing 1.6 Million Rupees for Sisters Wedding

Kanpur, August 12: The Kanpur police in Uttar Pradesh arrested a 19-year-old man on Wednesday. He is accused of stealing jewelry and cash worth 1

Congress apex body to chalk out strategy to corner Centre

The meeting, to be chaired by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, is expected to review the partys preparedness for the Assembly elections due

ICAI Allotted Site for a Building in Anantapur

Officials discussed the suitability of the site and infrastructure requirements for the proposed ICAI building

Congress running away from discussion on student protests, afraid of facing Amit Shah: Nabin

BJP President Nitin Nabin accused opposition parties of avoiding parliamentary discussions on student protests. He stated they fear Home Minister

Weather Tomorrow August 13: Delhi, UP, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Odisha and Bengal brace for heavy rain as IMD warns of thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds

India weather forecast August 13: On August 13th, India is bracing for extensive rainfall and thunderstorms due to a low-pressure system forming

Maharashtra To Set Up Panel To Overhaul Government Recruitment Exams

The committee will visit each revenue division and hold discussions with students, heads of educational institutions and other stakeholders to un

Demand to End Discrimination and Forced Conversions in Pakistan

Karachi, August 12: Amid ongoing violence against religious minorities in Pakistan, representatives from the Minority Rights March and civil soci

Paramount says CNN sale 'on the table' to resolve California suit over Warner Bros deal

Paramount Skydance is keeping all options open, including selling CNN, to resolve a lawsuit. The company's chief legal officer acknowledged a pot

275-Foot-Long Tricolour Leads Tiranga Rally In Nellore

A 275-foot national flag led a Tiranga rally in Nellore on Wednesday as part of Independence Day celebrations, with students, officials and resid

Quote of the day by Angelina Jolie, 'I've realized that being happy is a choice. You never want to rub anybody the wrong way or not be fun to be around, but you have to be happy' teaches powerful lesson about happiness, why choosing joy matters for acceptance, inner peace, empathy, kindness, charity, human connection

Quote of the day by Angelina Jolie is a reminder that a life built entirely around other people's expectations may look successful while feeling

RBI draft keeps external benchmark optional for NBFCs in loan-rate rules

The proposed harmonised framework requires banks to link certain floating-rate loans to external benchmarks while giving NBFCs and other lenders

Need to power India from within in energy sector, government's biofuels policies very relevant: Senior Novonesis official

To bolster national security, India must focus on boosting its internal energy generation capabilities. The governments biofuel initiatives play

Kolkata to Host Rally for Womens Freedom on August 14

Kolkata, August 12: On the eve of Independence Day, the Minister of Urban Development and Municipal Affairs, Agnimitra Paul, will lead a rally in

Political Activity Picking Up Ahead of Local Body Polls in Tirupati District

The parties are focusing on identifying strong candidates, assessing their support bases in individual villages, and working out election strateg

Hackers target AI supply chains as stolen tokens fuel new cyber threat

Cyber attackers are increasingly stealing AI access credentials and reselling compute through gray-market networks, raising financial and supply-

Shortage of Onam special trains in Malabar: Kozhikode MP meets Railway Minister

Over 80% of the announced special services are focussed on south Kerala, while very few have been allocated to the Malabar region, says M.K. Ragh

Kitten pulled from rubble in Colombias quake-hit Pereira

Four more candidates interviewed on Day 2 for Ram Temple Trust's CEO post

On Wednesday, the selection process for the inaugural CEO of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust progressed, with candidates undergoing rig

Veligonda Evacuation Plan Gets Urgent Push Ahead Of Trial Run

Officials are speeding up rehabilitation and evacuation arrangements for villages in the Veligonda projects submergence area ahead of the August

Germany would be interested in buying green hydrogen from India, says Charg D Affaires

Georg Enzweiler, Charg D Affaires of the German Mission in India explained the EU FTA would improve prospects for German companies to invest in i

NEET paper leak case: Delhi Court takes cognisance of CBI charge sheet

Special Judge Ajay Gupta took cognisance of the agencys final report against 13 accused

Tensions Rise in Parliament Over FCRA Bill Sent to Joint Parliamentary Committee

New Delhi, August 12: The decision to send the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) Bill to the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) has spa

Delimitation will impact southern states, says DMK leader Elangovan

FCRA aims to choke funds for NGOs; funding will remain only for RSS: Mahua Moitra

Titan, Trent lead in Q1, outlook mixed for top Tata group companies

Tata group stocks fell up to 4% after N Chandrasekaran declined reappointment as Tata Sons chairman, raising concerns over succession, strategy a

Defence Ministry floats 1 lakh crore tender for 60 multirole transport aircraft for IAF

The aim is to replace the forces ageing fleet of cargo and transport aircraft and expand its strategic airlift capability

'Praise be to Allah': Trump says US has total control of Hormuz as tensions escalate with Iran

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday stated that America has control over the Strait of Hormuz and that he will keep it. Taking to Truth Social

TTFI suspension may hit players Asian Games preparations

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Murali Kartik Highlights Importance of Upcoming Test Series Against Sri Lanka for WTC

New Delhi, August 12: India is set to face Sri Lanka in a two-match Test series starting August 15. This series is crucial for the World Test Cha

Mysterious aircraft spotted near US Air Force base in Kansas. Here's what we know

Recently, an unidentified military aircraft caught the eye near a Kansas Air Force base, stirring intrigue. Speculated to be the B-21 Raider stea

Pawan Khera: Home Minister cannot decide when to speak in Parliament

Bank of America arm to pick up 49.9% stake in Jio Credit for $1.9 billion

BofA will initially acquire 26.5 per cent of Jio Credit, with its holding rising to 49.9 per cent upon exercising warrants, subject to regulatory

Paramilitary force launches drone attacks across Sudan

The capital Khartoum, which was recaptured by the Army last year, has been targeted by drone strikes before but had been enjoying relative calm f

Sub-Committee members inspect Mullaperiyar dam

Pete Hoekstra petition: Thousands of Canadians seek to declare US ambassador persona non grata as campaign demands his removal in new twist for Canada-US relations

Hoekstra petition: The Pete Hoekstra petition has gathered nearly 30,000 signatures from Canadians calling on the government to declare the US am

Govt mulls MDR charge or tiered incentives to make UPI financially self-sustaining

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance remain deeply concerned by the staggering mismatch between the Rs 2,000 crore allocation and the

CM for lifting water from Yellampalli, Devadula and Sitarama projects to meet requirements

Revanth Reddy wants optimum utilisation of available Godavari water

Discontent Among Saints Over CEO Appointment at Ram Temple in Ayodhya

Ayodhya, August 12: Discontent is brewing among the saint community regarding the appointment of a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at the Shri Ram

Assam floods: Toll rises to 103; 87,000 remain affected in four districts

Not interested in Amit Shah giving a lecture: Rahul Gandhi

Rural homes that boomed during Covid are now losing value faster than Britain

Buyer interest in English cottages has fallen 32 per cent since the first half of 2023. Cottage values are falling even as average UK house price

Watch: Amit Shah ready to answer Oppn on police action; what to expect? |Above the Fold | Aug 12, 2026

Can Amit Shahs offer to answer Opposition questions finally break the Parliament deadlock over student protests?

BJP President Nitin Naveen Criticizes Congress and Opposition Amid Parliamentary Stalemate

New Delhi, August 12: BJP National President Nitin Naveen has launched a sharp attack on Congress and opposition parties regarding the ongoing st

Opposition accuses UDF government of 'undeclared social media emergency' in Kerala

LDF accuses government of removing several posts as well as news reports related to the arrest of Youth Congress leaders on synthetic drug peddli

CSL delivers second ice-class vessel to German firm

The 7,000-tonne vessel is designed for carrying diverse cargoes, including project and heavy cargo, steel coils and containers

I am done: Hillary Clinton bangs table, yells and walks out as GOP grills over Epstein ties

Google launches Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro XL

Google has used their self-developed 2nm silicon, Tensor G6, in the Pixel 11 series. The lineup gets up to 16 GB RAM and 512 GB of storage in Ind

HC to hear pleas challenging Speaker decision dismissing disqualification petitions

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PIL filed in Madras High Court against online liquor booking facility introduced by Tasmac

Pattali Makkal Katchi advocate K. Balu files the case in his capacity as president of Advocates Forum for Social Justice

Psychology says people who decorate their car's interior with soft toys, cushions, lights and others aren't showing off: What this behavior means?

Psychology says people who decorate their car's interior with soft toys, cushions, lights and others aren't necessarily trying to attract attenti

Manipur CM Urges Citizens to Surrender Illegal Weapons Within 15 Days

Imphal, August 12: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh has appealed to residents of both hill and valley regions to surrender any illeg

Two youths arrested for attempting to stab head constable with dagger in Srikalahasti

Tata Sons Had Several Chairmen. Why N Chandrasekaran, Cyrus Mistry Stood Out

N Chandrasekaran was only the second to lead Tata Sons despite not being from the same bloodline.

Startup news and updates: daily roundup (August 12, 2026)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Wednesday, August 12, 2026.

T.N. govt. orders Tamil Thai Vazhthu to be mandatorily rendered first at official events

Karnataka bandh August 13, 2026: What's open & what's closed? Full list of schools, buses, shops, offices and essential services

Karnataka bandh August 13, 2026: On August 13, pro-Kannada groups are organising a statewide bandh to express their dissatisfaction over the unre

'He endorsed socialist Abdul': Collins escalates attack on Ossoff as Georgia Senate battle heats up

Tata Group's consumer push gathered pace under Chandrasekaran's leadership

The creation of Tata Consumer Products and acquisitions of Capital Foods, Organic India and Soulfull helped the group build a larger, diversified

Fertiliser sales decline in July despite a pick-up in the monsoon

Fertiliser sales fell across key nutrients in July despite a stronger monsoon, suggesting farmers entered the peak sowing season with adequate st

DG Prisons orders probe into source of mobile phone used by Prajwal Revanna inside Bengaluru jail

Director-General of Prisons and Correctional Services Alok Kumar has ordered a departmental inquiry to trace the source of the mobile phone and S

Special Court Sentences Two in Gwalior Vyapam Case to Three Years in Prison

Bhopal, August 12: A special court in Gwalior has sentenced two individuals to three years of rigorous imprisonment for impersonating candidates

Karnataka unveils Tathyakosh, putting 1.5 million datasets on one searchable platform

Karnataka has launched Tathyakosh, a unified data discovery platform bringing together more than 1.5 million datasets from 458 sources.

Telangana: Devotion Swells At Biabani Dargah As Spine-Chilling Rifayi Feats Mark Grand Finale Of Urs

Devotees from different faiths, including Muslims, Hindus and Christians, participated in the three-day Urs, which organisers said reflected the

Five booked for restaurant brawl in Keralas Malappuram

Adani case: U.S. Court drops charges, Rahul Gandhi attacks Modi

The U.S. has dismissed criminal charges against Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani, his nephew Sagar Adani and former Adani Green Energy CEO Vneet

BJP calls for unity above caste, religion as Sant Ravidas Kalash Yatra reaches Vijayawada

BJP will carry out protests across DK demanding removal of Minister Nagendra

India vs Sri Lanka Test Series: Shubman Gill Leads a New-Look Squad Into a Fresh Challenge

Indias Test cricket is entering another intriguing phase. With Shubman Gill now leading the side, the two-match India vs Sri Lanka Test series wi

What next for Tata Sons as N Chandrasekaran prepares to step away in 2027

Tata Sons must constitute a selection committee to choose its next chairman amid governance disputes at Tata Trusts and unresolved questions over

Allegations of Coercion and Conversion in Ghaziabad: Police Launch Investigation

Ghaziabad, August 12: A troubling case has emerged from the Indirapuram area of Ghaziabad, where a minor girl has reportedly been subjected to ha

Delhi HC seeks clarity over Metas policy on access to Rights Manager

The direction comes after concerns were raised that fraudulent actors have allegedly exploited the platforms copyright-protection mechanism to ta

Putin says Russia will start seizing European vessels if its ships targeted

The comments, which Putin made as he oversaw navy drills in Russia's far east, come as the EU tries to ratchet up pressure on Russia's so-called

UP govt announces extra buses, 24-hour control room for safe travel of women on Raksha Bandhan

In a piece of good news for the women in the state, the Yogi government has initiated comprehensive transport arrangements to ensure that sisters

Interview focused on CV, previous experience, say Ram Temple CEO candidates

Amid the allegations of donation theft, 18 candidates have been shortlisted from a pool of over 5,200 applicants for the position of full-time CE

Konaseema police tasked with locating land for national leaders statues

Former VAO arrested in trust land scam case

Kangana slams Bollywood, Naseeruddin over 'love affair with Pakistan' had not ended decades after Partition