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Kashmiri Community Marches in Belgium Against Pakistani Army Atrocities in POK

Brussels, August 13: The Kashmiri community residing in Belgium has condemned the atrocities committed by the Pakistani army in Pakistan-occupied

Purification Ritual Held After Kharges Rally in Haldwani

Haldwani, August 13: The political landscape in Haldwani has intensified following Congress President Mallikarjun Kharges Vijay Shankhnaad Rally

Jim Thompson, the Thai luxury textile brand, launches in Chennai

The iconic Thai silk brand, founded by the American entrepreneur who revived Thailands silk industry before his mysterious disappearance, enters

Indian Potash Ltd to set up and operate two sugar mills in Bihar

Target set up to construct 350 panchayat-level vegetable collection centres. PVCSs have been set up in all 534 blocks

Major showdown in Rajya Sabha over shuddhikaran claims after Kharge's rally in Haldwani; Nadda promises action

Major showdown in Rajya Sabha over 'shuddhikaran' claims after Kharge's rally in Haldwani; Nadda promises action More to follow...

Pro-Kannada Activists Detained While Trying To Block Buses During Karnataka Bandh Over Cauvery Row

Pro-Kannada activists were detained in Mysuru as Karnataka observed a bandh against the 12,000-cusec Cauvery water release order.

What psychiatric genetics can and cannot tell an Indian family

What can genetics usefully do in your consultation room today? It can reduce blame. A mother did not cause schizophrenia by being too strict. A f

Bird Flu H5N1 Confirmed in All Australian States, Tasmania Reports First Case

Melbourne, August 13: Australia has confirmed its first case of H5N1 bird flu in the island state of Tasmania. This marks the spread of the dange

Mark Zuckerberg manifesto sketches out Metas ambitions for world-changing AI technology

Meta Platforms has released a new AI model for developers, emphasising open-source access

How Tamil Nadu invested in sustained awareness and building trust to shape its organ donation programme

About 72% of deceased organ donations in the country happens in five States - Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Karnataka. Southern

Air India AI2379: 300-Foot Drop, Pilot Tests Positive for Marijuana; What Has Happened So Far

Two positive drug tests and a 300-foot altitude loss put Air India safety under scrutiny.

Gujarat Chief Minister Joins Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign, Calls for National Unity

Gandhinagar, August 13: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel participated in the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign by hoisting the national flag on his

Jantar Mantar Went Viral, Ranchi Vanished: Is Instagram Suppressing Jharkhand

While the Cockroach Partys Jantar Mantar protest flooded Instagram feeds and became a major social-media phenomenon, a parallel student agitation

Former Pakistan minister shares stage with Lashkar terrorists, threatens to 'destroy' India

In yet another incident that has exposed Pakistan and proved that the country remains a safe haven for terrorists, a former minister was recently

Science quiz: Patents that changed their industries

Parliamentary panel flags nearly 73% students drop out before finishing higher secondary

The Committee are of the view that there is an urgent need to increase the number of schools at secondary and higher secondary levels, it said.

England scraps midnight curfew on men's cricket team under skipper Joe Root

The midnight curfew imposed on the England men's cricket team has been scrapped under newly appointed captain Joe Root. The restriction was put i

Independence Day 2026: Theme, history and what to expect on August 15

With an emphasis on independence, technology, green development, and youth involvement, Independence Day 2026 also offers a chance to look ahead

Hexaware Technologies expands partnership with upGrad

To deliver AI skilling and enterprise transformation programs for Hexaware clients worldwide

Shiv Sena (UBT) Challenges Governments Claims on Employment Amid Economic Growth

Mumbai, August 13: Shiv Sena (UBT) has raised concerns regarding the governments assertions of strong economic and industrial growth amidst globa

INR edges lower amid lingering geopolitical tensions

The Indian rupee depreciated 7 paise to 95.40 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday pressured by lingering geopolitical risks. DXY edg

DXY holds near one-week high; US PPI eyed

The dollar index is edging up near a one-week high and very close to the 100 mark on Thursday morning in Asia. The extended gridlock between US a

Lenskart Solutions rises as Q1 adjusted PAT soars 240% YoY

Lenskart Solutions rose 2.49% to Rs 601.05 after the company reported strong Q1 FY27 performance, with robust growth in revenue, EBITDA and profi

GE Power India bags Rs 550-cr order from Saudi Arabia

GE Power India announced that it has received Notices of Award (NOAs) with a cumulative value of Rs 550 crore from Dar Al Balad for Contracting a

Rupee falls 7 paise to 95.40 against U.S. dollar in early trade

Forex traders said investor sentiment remains fragile as the standoff between US and Iran does not seem to be coming to an end

Four New Stocks, Including Adani Energy Solutions, Added to MSCI India Index

New Delhi, August 13: Global index provider MSCI (Morgan Stanley Capital International) has included four companies, including Adani Energy Solut

Jio Financial gains 3% as JV with BofA seen boosting capital base, growth

The blue-chip stock with a market cap of 1.7 trillion has risen 11 per cent in the last three months. However, it is down 13 per cent on a year-t

Gurugram Waste To Energy Plant At Kasan Moves Ahead After Decade Long Delay

RBI turns upbeat as worst of West Asia war shock recedes, demand holds up

Five months after the Iran war stoked fears of an oil-driven inflation surge and economic slowdown, resilient demand and easing price pressures a

New Pension Scheme: Deposit just Rs 99 every month and get pension, new scheme launched, apply like this

99 Rupees Pension Scheme: Gig workers associated with e-commerce platforms like Zomato and Swiggy can now create their retirement fund by contrib

Kapileshwar Temple: A Spiritual Haven in Almora

Almora, August 13: The Kapileshwar Mahadev Temple, located at the confluence of the Shakuni and Farka rivers near the border of Almora and Nainit

Railway Minister Cancels 19,293 Crore Mumbai AC Local Tender Over Delivery Delays

UltraTech Cement slips 2% amid block deal; over 2.5 mn shares change hands

According to reports, Pilani Investment and Industries Corporation one of the promoters planned to sell a stake via block deal in UltraTech Cemen

Nifty trades below 24,350 mark; media shares rally

The Nifty traded below the 24,350 mark, while sentiment remained subdued amid a lack of strong directional cues. Investors continued to monitor m

Grasim Industries clocks 51% YoY rise in Q1 PAT; records EBITDA of Rs 8,077 crore

Grasim Industries has reported 51% rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 2,146 crore on a 21% increase in revenue to Rs 48,716 crore in Q1 FY27 a

Wall Street Nears Record Highs on Strong AI Earnings and Cooling US Inflation

AI stock surges and a slight drop in inflation push major indexes higher while housing stocks dip amid lingering economic pressures.

SP Leaders Accuse Government of Ignoring Parliamentary Traditions

New Delhi, August 13: Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Ramgopal Yadav has accused the government of disregarding parliamentary traditions and rules. He st

Jantar Mantar Season 2 Coming Soon,Says CJP Founder Abhijeet Dipke

CJP signals fresh Jantar Mantar protests as Dipke shifts focus towards education and rural schools.

UN report attributes Red Fort blast to Al-Qaeda unit, flags regional threat

The Red Fort terror attack in New Delhi in November last year has been officially attributed to Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS), accor

Sushmita Dev responds to John Brittas over 'Lungiwala' comment in Rajya Sabha, calls it politics

Netherlands hires Spain great Xavi as first foreign-born coach since 1978

Spain great Xavi Hernandez was hired as Netherlands coach on Wednesday, becoming the first foreign-born leader of the national team in nearly 50

AIIMS Raipur Recruitment: 121 Senior Resident Positions Available

AIIMS Raipur is offering 121 Senior Resident positions across various medical departments, with applications open until August 16. Candidates mus

Strengthen Your Knees, Hips, and Spine with Bhadrasana: Essential Precautions to Follow

New Delhi, August 13: Yoga has been an integral part of our culture since ancient times. Among the various yoga poses, Bhadrasana holds significa

Gatekeeper dies while trying to save man from being hit by train

The gatekeeper ran towards the person and attempted to pull the person to safety. However, in the process, he too was hit by the speeding train a

139 Grams of MDMA Seized in Kerala; Accused Muhammad Hussain Allegedly VD Satheesan

Three men were arrested in Keralas Kasaragod with 139.29 grams of MDMA, triggering a political controversy after the CPM-led opposition alleged t

US Senator says Navy personel allegedly tried to jump of the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier deployed to fight Iran in Middle East

Concerns over the living conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln have prompted US congressional Democrats to demand answers from the Navy. Acco

Tata Motors up 6% after Q1 beat; analysts see demand, margin upside

Post Q1 results, brokerage firm Nomura has upgraded its rating on Tata Motors to 'Buy' and raised the target price to 554 from 402.

Female Elephant, Calf Die After being Hit by Train Near Kerala-TN Border

The officials said the elephant and its calf were crossing the track to go back into the forest

Gujarat Government to Train One Lakh Youths Through Industry Partnerships

Gandhinagar, August 13: The Gujarat government is set to make a significant leap in skill development. With a focus on creating a developed and s

Bihar Cabinet gives nod to develop 300 B.Ed. Colleges into multidisciplinary degree colleges

Student Credit Card scheme and Kushal Yuva Programme extended for another five years.

Trump enlists pvt sector to boost cyber-offensive arsenal against criminals

A new Trump administration programme will allow private companies under federal oversight to conduct offensive cyber operations against criminal

Bigg Boss Season 20: Rumored Contestant List Out!

The show will begin streaming at 9:00 PM on JioHotstar, followed by a repeat telecast on Colors TV at 10:30 PM.

India Government Introduces Traffic-Risk Sharing Measures In Revised BOT Model To Make Highway Projects Bankable

Enhanced Security Measures in Coimbatore Ahead of Independence Day Celebrations

Coimbatore, August 13: In Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, security has been significantly heightened ahead of the Independence Day celebrations on August

Income Tax Refund Not Credited Yet? Reasons Why Your ITR Refund May Be Delayed in 2026

Issues such as pending e-verification, mismatches in AIS and Form 26AS, incorrect bank details, and additional scrutiny are among the leading cau

Congress demands declaring Assam floods as 'national problem'

In the memorandum, the Congress said around 40% of Assam's total land area, or 31.05 lakh hectares, is flood-prone, much higher than the national

Maharashtra FDA Suspends 4 Domino

Four Dominos outlets face licence suspension after FDA inspections uncovered hygiene, storage and pest-control lapses.

Ravi Kishans wife wants to lock him at home after his memes going viral: tum ghar se nikalte ho toh viral hote ho

Actor Ravi Kishan has taken social media by storm, becoming the center of countless viral memes. His wife, Preeti Shukla, humorously suggested ke

RailTel Corp bags Rs 63-cr order from Deendayal Port Authority

RailTel Corporation of India announced that it has received a work order worth Rs 63 crore from Deendayal Port Authority (DPA).

Kolkatas Joka-Esplanade Metro completes final tunnel breakthrough at Victoria

TBM Divya completes the second tunnel on the Khidderpore-Victoria stretch, paving the way for further work on the delayed Purple Line

Agoda Launches AI-Powered Room Grid Bot to Help Travelers Decide Which Room to Book

Agoda Launches AI-Powered Room Grid Bot to Help Travelers Decide Which Room to Book

PSG lift back-to-back UEFA Super Cups as Desire Doue's late strike helps Paris beat Aston Villa

Paris Saint-Germain began their 2026/27 season with another European trophy as they beat Aston Villa 2-1 in a fiercely contested UEFA Super Cup e

Awarapan's box-office failure left Shriya Saran 'very disheartened', recalls not being invited to award shows

Filmmaker Mohit Suri's 2007 film Awarapan may not have made a strong impact at the box office when it first arrived, but the Emraan Hashmi, Shriy

Rape survivors dont need court approval to terminate pregnancies up to 24 weeks: Madhya Pradesh High Court

The High Court cited a verdict its Division Bench in Jabalpur had earlier delivered, clarifying that under the provisions of the Medical Terminat

Solar eclipse leaves Spectators in Spain in awe

Tata chief Chandrasekaran's exit puts $120 billion spending plan at risk

Natarajan Chandrasekaran's resignation creates uncertainty over Tata's five-year investment push as Noel Tata weighs a more cautious approach to

2 Held for Killing Woman in Nagarkurnool

Based on a complaint, the police booked a case under relevant provisions of BNS and detained Ramulu and another person who helped him in committi

Parliament Monsoon Session 2026 LIVE Updates: Final Day Of Monsoon Session To Begin Shortly

Parliament Monsoon Session 2026 LIVE Updates: The monsoon session, which began on July 20, has seen prolonged disruptions.

Beyond The Container: Architecting Immutable Infrastructure With Docker

In the modern software development landscape, the phrase it works on my machine has become a relic of the past. As applications grow in complexit

Indian Stock Market Opens Flat Amid Global Uncertainties; Sensex Drops 180 Points

Mumbai, August 13: The Indian stock market opened with a mixed trend on Thursday amid global tensions. Investors are assessing strong domestic ec

Stock Markets Down in Early Trade Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty

From the Sensex pack, Titan, UltraTech Cement, Reliance Industries, ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Infosys were among the major laggards

Rs 44,000 crore wiped out in Tata group stocks; TCS accounts for 81% of fall

A sentiment knock across the pack was the realistic expectation, said Anirudh Garg, Fund Manager and Partner, INVasset PMS, with the magnitude in

Nearly 73% Students Drop Out Before Class 12, Parliamentary Panel Flags

The committee noted that the number of schools at Secondary and Higher Secondary levels are very less when compared with the number of schools at

Solar eclipse darkens Spain, draws skywatchers across Europe

A total solar eclipse plunged parts of Spain into darkness on Wednesday, while crowds in London gathered to watch a partial eclipse with over 90%

Rupee falls 7 paise to 95.40 against US dollar during early trade

The rupee depreciated 7 paise to 95.40 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday pressured by elevated crude oil prices and lingering geop

India on Track to Add 50 Gigawatts of Solar Power Capacity by 2026

New Delhi, August 13: India is poised to set a new record in solar energy capacity growth by 2026. According to a recent report by Wood Mackenzie

Lenskart rallies 7% to 52-week high on Q1 beat; analysts hail margin growth

Lenskart reported a 182.3 per cent year-on-year increase in profit after tax to 228 crore in the first quarter of FY27 compared to a profit of 61

Ladakh struck by 4.3 magnitude earthquake; second quake within hours

An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 struck Ladakh's Leh on Thursday, said the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The quake triggered panic among th

Molbio Diagnostics IPO ends with 70.26 times subscription

The offer received bids for 57.32 crore shares as against 81.58 lakh shares on offer.

Why was Syrias former President sentenced to death | Explained

The judicial proceedings against the Assad brothers and their loyalists were the results of the efforts by the NCTJ to investigate serious human

Death Toll Rises to 265 in Colombia Earthquake, 496 Still Missing

New Delhi, August 13: The death toll from the devastating 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck western Colombia on Monday continues to rise. Pres

Sun Network-Owned Adithya TV Issues Hollow Apology After Court Intervention For Mocking VOC

Adithya TV, part of the Sun TV Network, has issued a hollow and superficial apology over a controversial promotional video that trivialised the s

Is Trump Really In Excellent Health? A Doctor Raises Important Questions

In a guest essay for The New York Times, Dr Jonathan Reiner, a cardiologist, argues the people of United States deserve to know if Trump is medic

Quote of the Day by Chinese philosopher Mencius: The great man is he who does not lose his - Why retaining our original innocence is the ultimate form of maturity

Ancient philosopher Mencius believed true greatness lies in retaining a child's heart. Modern pressures can erode qualities like kindness and cur

LGBTQIA+ face widespread harassment in Arunachal, finds survey

This has led to identity concealment, discrimination-related distress, and low confidence in institutional protection among the community members

Delhi sees humid day; heavy rain alert issued for eastern coastal states

Delhi-NCR may see light rain or drizzle tonight amid high humidity, while IMD has issued a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall over Chhattisga

Red Fort blast that killed 11 was carried out by Al-Qaeda's India subcontinent outfit, UN report reveals

A recent report by a United Nations Security Council monitoring team has linked the November 2025 attack at Delhi's Red Fort to Al-Qaeda in the I

Iran calls for environmental safeguards for Strait of Hormuz amid oil pollution along Qeshm Island coast

Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson highlighted environmental concerns regarding oil pollution. Recent pollution along Qeshm Island shores point

Textbook Shortage, Application-Based Exams Creating Academic Stress: Parliamentary Panel

Parliamentary panel highlights gaps in curriculum implementation for classes nine to twelve due to delayed textbook rollout and new exam patterns

Political Tensions Rise as Raghubar Das Joins Student Protest in Ranchi

New Delhi, August 13: The political landscape has intensified following the announcement that former Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das will j