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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi and MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, along with several other politicians from across party lines, attended the wedding reception of NCP (SP)
Tricolour-waving MPs greet PM Modi at Mangal Milan, raise slogans of Vande Mataram
As soon as the Prime Minister entered the venue at the Parliament Library, the ministers and MPs greeted him by waving the national flag and raising Vande Mataram and Bharat Mata Ki Jai slogans
Missing fishermans body recovered from backwaters near Muthalapozhi in Kerala
The 42-year-old fell into the backwaters after reportedly suffering epileptic seizure on Monday evening
Tricolour-waving MPs greet PM Modi at 'Mangal Milan', raise slogans of 'Vande Mataram'
NDA MPs welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi with slogans and flags. The coalition's weekly parliamentary party meeting, 'Mangal Milan', was held Tuesday. Ministers and leaders from constituent parties attended the gathering. The Monsoon Session has seen adjournments and limited legislative business. Opposition protests focused on the NEET paper leak and temple donations.
Himachal: Nearly a Year After Monsoon Disaster, Beru Village Still Waiting for Relief
Watch: RTI shows at least 10 injured by pellets, TMCs Saket Gokhale demands Amit Shahs resignation
At least 10 people suffered pellet injuries during the July 20 Parliament march, according to responses received under the Right to Information Act from two Delhi hospitals.
Is UPI ending free payments? Here's what Finance Minister Sitharaman said
UPI users won't pay a transaction fee for now, but a proposed MDR framework could change how some merchant payments work.
ONGC, Shell Energy sign MoU to explore deepwater oil, gas and LNG in India
ONGC said its collaboration with Shell will focus on two key areas: upstream oil and gas, and LNG
Anewsecurityarchitecture in West Asia?
Hyderabads Authorbanter Club connects authors with readers directly
The club was launched by Biswarupa Barik and Nusrath Ali Quadri, who also curate book reading sessions for Hyderabad Reads, a silent book reading community in the city
Apple, Samsung hold ground as India's phone shipments fall 11.1% in Q2: IDC
Several leading Chinese brands recorded double-digit shipment declines during the quarter as demand shifted towards companies with greater scale and more stable supply chains, noted IDC
NID Ahmedabad designs Rashtrapati Bhavan Independence Day invitation kit with 220 artisans
Gold rises 1,600 on MCX, silver jumps 3,132 on safe-haven demand
In the global market, gold was trading near $4,450 per ounce on Comex, while silver was around $66 per ounce
Rupee falls 8 paise to 95.38 against U.S. dollar in early trade
At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.38 against the U.S. dollar and maintained that level till the time of publishing the copy
Interstate ganja smuggling network busted; 5 held
Thane: Police in Maharashtra have busted an interstate ganja smuggling syndicate, tracing it from cultivators in Naxal-affected forests of Odisha to bulk receivers in Goa, officials said on Tuesday, August 11. Five key operatives have been arrested, and the contraband valued at Rs 4.5 lakh has been seized, the Kalyan Government Railway Police (GRP) here Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
In Bihar, police apprehended an individual masquerading as both an IAS officer and a National Security Agency agent. During a raid on his home, they discovered a Tesla vehicle and a stash of imported liquor. He had produced counterfeit documents to validate his misleading assertions of government affiliations. Investigators are delving into the origins of his wealth and potential accomplices in these fraudulent activities.
Cricket Scotland, KNCB criticise ICC's changes to ODI World Cup format
Cricket Scotland and the Royal Dutch Cricket Association (KNCB) on Monday said the changes to next year's ODI World Cup format isk weakening the integrity and credibility of international cricket, questioning the process through which the changes have been introduced. While the 2027 ODI World Cup will have a total of 14 countries, the teams ranked 12th, 13th and 14th will face off in a qualifying round from which only one team will progress to join the final 12 sides. These 12 teams will be further divided into two groups of six each for the main round. The two national boards issued a joint statement on Monday criticising the global governing body's decision to change the format with less than 18 months left for the competition, which will be held in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. Cricket Scotland and the Royal Dutch Cricket Association are deeply disappointed by the International Cricket Council's recent decision to implement significant structural changes to the ICC Men'
ZEEL shares drop 5% as weak ad revenue drags Q1 profit by 48%
Analysts at Motilal Oswal Financial Services said ZEEL delivered another subdued quarter. The firm's consolidated profit in Q1 declined by 48.3 per cent to 74.3 crore.
'History will remember him kindly': Sonia Gandhi writes on Manmohan Singh after SC clean chit
Treat Urdu and Sanskrit with equality and respect, Tejashwi Yadav tells Bihar CM
In a two-page letter to the CM, the Leader of Opposition demanded that the government must take concrete steps to ensure the availability of teachers for both Urdu and Sanskrit in every government school
Jharkhand students stir: BJP calls statewide bandh after police action on JPSC aspirants in Ranchi
PM Modi, Amit Shah attend NDAs Mangal Milan meet, wave Tiranga
Flair Cyrosil Industries to add its 4th manufacturing line for stainless steel bottles
Flair Writing Industries announced that its subsidiary, Flair Cyrosil Industries (FCIPL) has placed an order for a fourth state-of-the-art manufacturing line for stainless steel bottles.
Buckets placed to check seepage at Ajanta Caves; ASI says paintings safe
ASI Deputy Superintendent told reporters that the issue crops up during heavy rains.
Medical Device Industry Pushes For Dedicated Law, Says Draft Ignores Global Norms
Durand Cup 2026: Mohun Bagan and SC Delhi storm into quarterfinals
Mohun Bagan Super Giant and Sporting Club Delhi stormed into the quarterfinals of the 135th Durand Cup with commanding wins over their respective opponents on Monday. In Kolkata, MBSG thrashed CISF Protectors 6-0 in a Group A match to make it to the last-eight stage. Sahal Abdul Samad was the star of the show, scoring a first-half hat-trick (17th, 19th, 37th), while Manvir Singh (24th), Jamie Maclaren (68th) and Tekcham Abhishek Singh (73rd) also found the scoresheet. The victory saw Mohun Bagan finish top of Group A with a perfect nine points, while CISF Protectors exited the tournament without a point. In Ranchi, SC Delhi outclassed Indian Air Force 7-1 to reach the knockout stage from Group C. Already assured of a quarterfinal berth after winning their opening two games, Mohun Bagan showed their attacking intent from the outset, although the CISF defence held firm during the opening exchanges. The resistance ended when Dejan Drazic released Tekcham with a superb pass from insi
Congress general secretary K.C. Venugopal shared a video clip purportedly showing youth allegedly being sent by the BJP to participate in the Jharkhand student protest against exam irregularities
Raise tiger base camps to 125 within a month, panel tells Andhra Pradesh
The committee, set up after a tiger was killed in the Giddalur division of the NSTR in July, has recommended four field staff at every camp, drone surveillance down to the Forest Section Officer level, and training for field staff every 15 days
Stock markets decline in early trade as elevated crude oil prices weigh on sentiment
From the Sensex pack, InterGlobe Aviation, Axis Bank, UltraTech Cement, Bharti Airtel, Eternal and Bajaj Finance were among the laggards
Araujo calls Liverpool loan an 'ideal move' after leaving Barcelona
Uruguay defender Ronald Araujo believes he has made an ideal move to Liverpool after his season-long loan from Barcelona was confirmed on Monday. The 27-year-old Araujo has taken a pay cut to facilitate the move. Liverpool has an option to buy him for a pre-agreed price - reportedly 47 million pounds ($63 million) - should the move prove successful. It was the ideal move for me at this stage in my career. It was a move that was necessary for me to take, Araujo told the club website. As soon as I heard that interest from Liverpool, everything went into action really, really quickly. I'm super happy to be here and excited to get started. Defense was an area which needed strengthening following the departure of Ibrahima Konate at the conclusion of his contract and the ongoing injury issues at right back. Liverpool believe Araujo's experience - he was named Barcelona captain in January - is important and, significantly, he is up to speed having been involved in the Catalans' ...
Trump secretly switched planes via catering cart amid Iran threat
How US President Donald Trump employed a clandestine 'decoy' Air Force One operation to secretly depart Turkiye following a NATO Summit.
Muse Glimmer 30B: Meta bets on open AI models that can run on Macs and PCs
Meta has released the weights of Muse Glimmer, a 30-billion-parameter model built for local AI agents, coding and tool use, and designed to run on a Mac or PC with a single consumer GPU
Why India keeps selling stakes in PSUs instead of privatising them
India is selling PSU stakes, but rarely giving up control. Why has the government chosen disinvestment over full privatisation? Experts explain
Heavy Rains In Mumbai May Disrupt Flight Operations, SpiceJet Issues Travel Advisory
Heavy rain in Mumbai may affect arrivals, departures and connecting flights, with SpiceJet asking passengers to check updates and allow extra travel time.
Search operation launched in J&K's Poonch forests after suspicious movement
A security guard, who was on duty at the construction site, noticed the suspicious movement and fired three to four rounds of fire as a precautionary measure
Jharkhand Recruitment Row Escalates: Devendra Nath Mahto Hospitalised After 9-Day Hunger Strike
Mahtos hospitalisation follows student protests demanding transparency and CBI probe.
Yen slides past 159 as US-Japan intervention effect diminishes
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Escorts Kubota rises after tractor price hike announcement
Escorts Kubota rose 1.22% to Rs 3,122.20 after the company announced that its Agri Machinery Business Division will increase tractor prices across all its brands in August 2026.
IRB Infra reports 26% YoY rise in July toll revenue
IRB Infrastructure Developers reported that its IRB Group recorded an approximately 26% year-on-year (YoY) increase in toll revenue to Rs 798 crore in July 2026, compared with Rs 633 crore in July 2025.
Indias LPG dependence on U.S. | Explained
Indias reliance on the U.S. for two-thirds of its LPG assumes significance, signalling prudent diversification of sources amid the crisis in the narrow Strait of Hormuz, which suggests that the countrys LPG security cannot be anchored to a single geography
A vast open-pit coal mine in As Pontes, Spain, has been transformed into a large artificial lake. Engineers filled the enormous excavation with billions of litres of water over four years. This ambitious project created a lake, beach, and nature trails, repurposing the landscape. The former industrial site now serves as a recreational and tourism destination for the community.
Pitt: AI Can Help Mid-Budget Films, But Be Cautious With Performances
Hollywood actor Brad Pitt believes artificial intelligence could be a boon for mid-budget filmmaking by making visual effects more accessible. However, he expresses caution regarding AI's use in replicating actors' performances and raises concerns about body scanning and digital likeness ownership. Pitt also shared his thoughts on AI-generated music and his upcoming film projects.
Tractor retail sales defy El Nio worries, rise 25% in April-July
Registrations hit record July high as rainfall recovery, kharif sowing and healthy farm cash flows support rural demand
Arvind Kejriwal accused BJP MPs of spreading falsehoods regarding a video purportedly from Punjab. The Punjab Police clarified the circulated video actually originated from Rajasthan. Kejriwal also criticised the Modi government's E20 fuel policy implementation. He stated the government suppresses voices critical of its fuel initiative. AAP advocates for transparency and consumer choice regarding fuel options.
Anthropic's Claude will invisibly watermark AI-generated text: How it works
Anthropic says new Claude models will embed machine-readable watermarks in generated text that can survive copy-pasting and some editing
Mercedes, BMW, Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche are losing China to EV upstarts
As competition in the Chinese automotive sector intensifies, German car manufacturers are witnessing a decline in sales and profitability. Homegrown brands like Xiaomi and BYD are making significant inroads with consumers. The challenge for these foreign automakers lies in adjusting their pricing strategies and keeping pace with swift advancements in electric vehicle technology. To reclaim their luxury status and financial health, German firms need to innovate at an accelerated pace.
US moves to make immigration applications online-only: What you must know
US immigration goes digital: Green card, citizenship, asylum filings may soon require online filing
Jharkhand Bandh: BJP Calls Statewide Shutdown Over Police Action on Job Aspirants
Jharkhand Bandh: Normal life was affected as BJP workers enforced a statewide shutdown over police action against job aspirants during their Assembly march in Ranchi.
Gland Pharma rallies 12%, hits 4-year high; should you buy, hold or sell?
Gland Pharma Share: The market price of Gland Pharma hit a high of 2,989.2 in intra-day deals on Tuesday. The stock bounced back 90 per cent from its 52-week low of 1,575 touched on March 16, 2026.
NEET PG Exam City Intimation Slip 2026: Check direct link and how to download it in 5 steps
NEET PG 2026 Exam City Intimation Time: NEET PG Exam City Intimation Slip 2026 is scheduled to be released on August 11. Candidates can check their allotted exam city through the official NBEMS website using their login credentials. The NEET PG 2026 exam will be held on August 30, while the admit card is scheduled for August 27.
Afghanistan seal 2027 World Cup berth, West Indies to go through qualifiers again
Afghanistan has secured automatic qualification for the 2027 Cricket World Cup. This victory means the West Indies must now enter the qualifying tournament. They are ranked tenth and cannot improve their position before the deadline. The 2027 event will be jointly hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.
Amit Shah To Speak On Student Protest Crackdown; Rahul Says 'Not Interested In Fantasy Convos'
Parliament remained deadlocked as the government agreed to a debate on the recent student protests, with Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju saying Home Minister Amit Shah is ready to respond in the House. Rijiju urged the opposition not to disrupt or walk out during Shahs statement. Congress, however, insisted that its demands, including an apology from Prime Minister Narendra Modi over alleged police excesses and a statement on alleged embezzlement of Ram temple funds, must also be addressed. Rahul Gandhi said Shah must clarify who authorised the alleged use of pellet guns and nail-studded lathis against students and demanded his resignation. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge called all three demands non-negotiable. Rajya Sabha Leader of the House JP Nadda accused Rahul of making baseless allegations and said the government was ready to discuss every issue.
Putin's Ballistic Barrage ROCKS Kyiv; Explosions Shake Ukrainian Capital In Massive Russian Attack
Kyiv was rocked by a barrage of powerful explosions as Russia launched another attack on the Ukrainian capital. Air raid sirens sounded across the city before blasts echoed through the night, with Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko saying the capital was under a ballistic missile attack. Emergency crews were dispatched to the Shevchenkivsky district, where at least one person was reported wounded. The attack comes as Russia has intensified its use of long-range ballistic missiles against Ukrainian cities, putting further pressure on Kyivs already stretched air-defence network. US-made Patriot systems remain among the few platforms capable of intercepting certain ballistic missiles. The latest strikes also come amid deadly Russian attacks elsewhere in Ukraine, including Zaporizhzhia, where authorities reported five deaths and more than 20 injuries.
Bruce Willis shared how acting roles made exercise feel like work. Many people relate to enjoyable hobbies becoming obligations due to professional demands. This shift occurs when activities are tied to deadlines and performance expectations. The pressure surrounding an activity often matters more than the activity itself. Separating personal enjoyment from professional requirements is a valuable life lesson.
Kerala plans multi-agency mechanism for faster response to sea accidents
Since fishing community is best equipped to gauge conditions at sea, including wind speed and currents, and take decisions based on them during the golden hour, a local rapid response team of fishers will be formed to support search operations
Kolte-Patil shares zoom 19% to hit fresh 52-wk high after Q1 turnaround
Kolte Patil Developers' net profit was 146.3 crore for the first quarter of FY27, compared with a loss of 17 crore in the corresponding quarter last year.
During the proceedings of the day, reports of various Parliamentary Standing Committees will also be presented
Strait of Hormuz shipping traffic slumps to six vessels as US-Iran peace hopes fade
Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has significantly decreased recently. This decline coincides with fading hopes for a peace deal between the United States and Iran. President Trump presented new demands for compensation and an end to sanctions. The Iranian demands were similar to a preliminary peace deal signed earlier. Shipping traffic in the Bab el-Mandeb strait remained largely unchanged.
Trump signs order to narrow childhood vaccine schedule, split MMR shot
The order seeks to cut the number of vaccines routinely recommended for US children and split the MMR shot into separate doses, despite opposition from medical groups
KEC International slips after weak Q1 performance
KEC International declined 2.85% to Rs 461.95 after the company reported 42% fall in consolidated net profit to Rs 73 crore in Q1 FY27 from Rs 125 crore in Q1 FY26.
Jharkhand protest: BJP bandh, ED probe, arrests deepen recruitment exam row - top developments
After TCS, HCLTech say no evidence of systems breach after hacking claims
HCLTech said there was no evidence of breach of the company's systems or engagement with any of the company's clients
The companies are facing hundreds of additional lawsuits over similar claims in state court, with approximately 3,300 of them in a consolidated proceeding in California state court
Trump says US has '100%' control of Hormuz as Iran demands war reparations
Donald Trump claims the US Navy has full control of the Strait of Hormuz after clearing mines, while Iran says it will not fully reopen the key oil route until its demands are met
JPSC-JSSC Protest Turns Tense In Ranchi; BJP Calls Jharkhand Bandh After Police Action
Students demand recruitment transparency as police action fuels political confrontation and statewide shutdown call.
BJP calls for Jharkhand bandh over police action on protesting students
Normal life was affected in parts of Jharkhand on Tuesday as BJP workers enforced a state-wide bandh in protest against police action on job aspirants during their march to the state assembly a day ago over alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations. Most schools and business establishments remained closed, while vehicular movement was very low in the state capital Ranchi and several other cities. The shutdown, announced after the police used water cannons, tear gas and batons against protesters in Ranchi on Monday, was being observed from 8 am to midnight, with essential services kept outside its purview, BJP state president Aditya Sahu said. The BJP described the police action as atrocities against students and accused the JMM-led government of using force instead of addressing their grievances. The party has also backed the protesters' demand for an independent probe into the alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service .
US District Court Dismisses Fraud Charges Against Gautam Adani And Sagar Adani
Culpability or incompetence? Rahul Gandhi questions Amit Shah over Delhi student protest action
Bodhana Sivanandan and Shreyas Royal script history with historic British chess title wins.
Spectal Pack Launches Spectal Edge, an Annual Platform to Drive Innovation in Digital Printing
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Business Wire India
'It's open for others..': Trump says US has mineswept Hormuz, bars ships from entering Iran
Ind-Swift Laboratories surges after Q1 PAT zooms 183% YoY
Ind-Swift Laboratories surged 18.19% to Rs 280.40 after reporting strong financial performance for the quarter ended 30 June 2026.
Govt halves e2W subsidy to 5k, extends PM E-DRIVE scheme till March 2028
Electric 2-wheeler incentive halved to 2,500/kWh, capped at 5,000 per vehicle; overall scheme outlay remains unchanged at 11,900 crore
Superleap Raises INR 36 Cr to Build the AI-Native Alternative to Legacy CRMs
Bangalore, Karnataka, India Business Wire India
UPSC Invites Applications For Direct Recruitment To Various Government Posts, Check Details
UPSC Recruitment 2026: The last date to submit applications is 6pm on August 28 for posts other than those under the Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh.
Dhoot Transmission or Molbio: Which IPO should investors invest in?
Dhoot Transmission and Molbio Diagnostics offer investors exposure to two different growth themes. EV components and molecular diagnostics.
Tamak Nala surge washes away Bailey bridge in Chamoli, BRO vehicle missing, say officials
Apple's next big iPhone surprise? A phone wrapped in glass for its 20th birthday
Apple Inc. plans a glass-centric iPhone overhaul for its 20th anniversary next year. New iPhone Pro models will feature a new glassy look with glass curving into sides. This design approach faced challenges connecting glass panels and large-volume production. The company expects to make a splash with an evolution of the original idea. Apple's product roadmap remains unchanged, refuting recent analyst reports and stock downgrades.
History Will Remember Him Kindly: Sonia Gandhi Pens Oped On Manmohan Singh
Congress leader Sonia Gandhi said Singh's record of integrity and accountability stood in stark contrast to the way the Modi government has operated.
Rajasthan Farmer Hid Rs 5 Lakh From His Family. A Year Later, Termites Had Eaten It All
A farmer in Rajasthan's Balotra district lost Rs 5 lakh after burying the cash in his field for safekeeping and later forgetting the location. When the money was finally found nearly a year later, termites had destroyed most of the notes.
INR extends downside as oil prices renew surge
The Indian rupee extends downside in opening trades on Tuesday as oil prices renew surge, holding around a one-week high amid heightened uncertainty over a potential deal between the US and Iran to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Dollar meanwhile, stays steady amid reduced bets of a near term rate hike although upcoming US inflation figures will be closely watched. INR opened at Rs 95.38 per dollar and hit a low of 95.40 so far during the day. Yesterday, the counter settled at 95.30. Local shares ended a lackluster session little changed on Monday as uncertainty over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz overshadowed growing expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve will not raise interest rates next month. The NSE Nifty 50 rose marginally by 13.15 points (0.05%) to close at 24,583.80 while the BSE Sensex gained 43.27 points (0.06%) to finish the trading day at 78,542.44. Lack of any breakthrough in talks in West Asia put further pressure on the local unit, while FII ...
M&M production rises 20% YoY in July 2026
Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) reported a 20.41% increase in production to 1,01,954 units in July 2026, compared with 84,669 units in July 2025.
Wipro gains, BSE slips as index rejig puts Nifty 50 inclusion in focus
Wipro rose 0.50%, while BSE declined 1.46% after NSE Indices announced that BSE will replace Wipro in the benchmark Nifty 50 index as part of its latest semi-annual review.
Bank of Baroda has lost 2.55% over last one month compared to 0.94% fall in BSE BANKEX index and 1.21% rise in the SENSEX
National Aluminium Company Ltd Spikes 2.01%, BSE Metal index Rises 1.03%
National Aluminium Company Ltd has added 10.23% over last one month compared to 4.45% gain in BSE Metal index and 1.21% rise in the SENSEX
Indices trade lower in early trade; breadth positive
Market participants are assessing a slew of Q1 FY27 earnings announcements, with sector- and stock-specific movements remaining in focus amid the ongoing earnings season. while keeping a close watch the progress of the monsoon. The Nifty traded below the 24,500 level.
Innovision secures toll collection and facilities maintenance contract worth Rs 83.29 cr
At Aashpur Fee Plaza, Uttar Pradesh (NH-91)
