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SIA Raids Nine Locations in J&K Over 1990 Double Murder of Kashmiri Pandit Poet, Son

The State Investigation Agency (SIA) of Jammu and Kashmir Police raided nine locations across the Union Territory in connection with the 1990 kid

Examining Its Impact: India On New Pakistan-Saudi-Turkey Defence Pact, Heres Why It Matters

India is examining how the new three-way defence pact, which treats an attack on one signatory as an attack on all, could affect.

Remembering Khudiram Bose: The 18-Year-Old Revolutionary Who Faced The Gallows With A Smile

Executed by the British at just 18, Khudiram Bose remains remembered for his courage, sacrifice and revolutionary spirit.

Indira Gandhi's Assassin's Son To Contest 2027 Punjab Assembly Polls

Akali Dal Waris Punjab De declared Satwant Singh, the son of Kehar Singh from Bassi Pathana in 2027 assembly polls

BJP MPs Accuse Jharkhand Government of Irregularities in Exams and Recruitment Process

New Delhi, August 12: During the monsoon session of Parliament on Wednesday, BJP MPs targeted the Congress and the Jharkhand government over stud

MP govt bans analogue paneer, CM Mohan Yadav says state will promote natural milk-based products

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday announced a complete ban on analogue paneer in in the state, saying the state would instea

Charges against Justice Yashwant Varma proven: Parliament panel

The Lok Sabha panel found Justice Varmas explanation evasive and unsatisfactory, noting he failed to adequately explain the cash found in his res

SC Asks States to Frame Policy on Illegal Constructions

The petition pointed out that settlement and regularisation schemes have been introduced in states such as Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, as well

Kerala govt approves appointment of economic advisors to Planning Board vice-chairman K.M. Chandrasekhar

Finance Department gives in-principal approval for appointment of D. Narayana, former Director, Gulati Institute of Finance and Taxation (GIFT),

Kiren Rijiju defends FCRA Bill, rejects minority targeting claims

Piyush Goyal Advocates Fair Trade and Circular Economy for $30 Trillion Economy by 2047

New Delhi, August 12: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal urged the Indian business community and citizens to embrace fair trade, r

Rising obesity among Indian women underscores need for preconception interventions

Identifying and addressing health risks in both prospective parents could improve reproductive and pregnancy outcomes, experts say

Singapore's high-earning foreign workers double to 8,500; city-state steps up talent push

Singapore's special work visa has more than doubled its high-earning foreign holders. The Overseas Networks and Expertise Pass now has 8,500 hold

Trust is greater than any legal right: Gautam Adani a day after US case dismissal

In light of the dismissal of a US criminal case against him, Gautam Adani shared his views replete with humility, reinforcing his trust in the ju

IN-SPACe has granted 113 authorisations to 52 NGEs to conduct space activities: Jitendra Singh

India's space regulator IN-SPACe has authorised 113 activities for 52 non-government entities. Around 440 space technology startups are currently

Nasa invites Isro to join Moon Base programme: What is it & why it matters?

According to Nasa, the Moon Base will help unlock new scientific discoveries and prepare for future deep space exploration, including missions to

Keralas LoP Vijayan accuses UDF of attempting to divert public attention from shoddy disaster response by raising Missing Messi row

He said the government merely backed a private sponsors proposal to host the team and Messi in Kerala in 2025.However, it was not party to any ag

India's top 500 listed firms have only 9 women CEOs, 25 MDs: Govt data

Women remain underrepresented in senior corporate leadership, with just nine CEOs and 25 MDs among India's top 500 listed companies, according to

Sensex Closes Down 188 Points as Investors Await Inflation Data

Mumbai, August 12: The Indian stock market closed in the red during Wednesdays trading session. The Sensex fell by 187.90 points, or 0.24%, endin

Perseid meteor shower 2026 peak time tonight: Best viewing times in India, UK, US, Australia and where to look in the sky

Perseid meteor shower 2026 peak time: Perseid meteor shower peaks on the night of 12 August into the early hours of 13 August 2026, with viewing

Family wins Rs 75,000 claim after train berth was taken over by crowd

A family's reserved berths were occupied amid severe overcrowding. Consumer commission awarded Rs 50,000 compensation plus Rs 25,000 litigation c

Pep Chavarria: Chelsea's

Highlights Chelsea have agreed a 16.3 million deal, plus 1.7 million in add-ons, to sign Rayo Vallecano left-back Pep Chavarria. The 28-year-old

Mithilesh Desai: Viral mystery man talking to PM Narendra Modi is Indias Jackfruit King who uses blockchain to cultivate 80+ varieties

Mithilesh Desai, a farmer and entrepreneur from Maharashtra, caught attention after a video showed him speaking with Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Panel seeks review of FDI in private hospitals, warns of aggressive corporatisation, rising healthcare costs

Foreign capital should be encouraged in the manufacture of medical devices, consumables and specialised medicines for rare diseases, while its ap

Southern Water wants a rare water ban, says 165,000 people could be at risk

Southern Water says supplies to 165,000 people could be compromised if dry weather continues. A rare ban could stop businesses filling pools, was

UK Faces Severe Heatwave: Temperatures Expected to Reach 38 Degrees Celsius

London, August 12: The UK is currently grappling with a severe heatwave, drought, and increasing wildfires. The weather department has issued an

Indias July inflation quickens to 4.45% from 4.38% in June, stays above RBI target

India saw its retail inflation rise to 4.45 percent in July compared to June's 4.38 percent, largely due to rising food prices, which are keeping

Chinese stocks rebound as technology shares lead gains

Technology stocks led the recovery after strong results from US companies CoreWeave and Super Micro Computer improved investor sentiment toward t

How difficult is it to become a doctor or an engineer in India?

Solar eclipse 2026: The Sun will disappear on August 12 and birds may go silent, dogs could act strangely and temperatures may plunge.

Solar eclipse 2026 will bring a rare celestial spectacle on August 12, with the event expected to create noticeable changes on Earth. As daylight

Air India pilot's dope test raises safety questions: What checks must pilots clear before flying? Explained

The safety of hundreds of passengers rests on the alertness, health and judgement of the pilots sitting in the cockpit. That is why pilots in Ind

Sensex falls 187.90 points to settle at 77,966.35, Nifty ends below 24,450 amid broad-based selling

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty extended their decline on Thursday as escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, a renewed surge in

West Bengal Announces Rs 10 Crore Flood Assistance To Assam

Financial assistance of Rs 10 crore will be provided from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund to Assam

Even the sun started sweating: TVK Minister takes swipe at DMK

TVK Agriculture Minister took a swipe at DMK MLA O. Panneerselvam in the Assembly, saying that even the sun started sweating after he arrived, du

Yemen explained: How the Houthis shook the U.S.-Saudi axis | Global Faultlines podcast

In this episode, we examine how Yemens Houthis transformed from a domestic insurgency into a powerful regional force, and how their involvement i

Eight Arrested for Stealing Crude Oil from HPCL Pipeline in Rajasthan

Jaipur, August 12: The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS), in collaboration with the Rajasthan Police, has dismantled an interstate gang involved

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Delhi Court Takes Cognisance Of CBI Chargesheet In NEET Paper Leak Case

Court takes cognisance of final report against 13 accused; expresses concern over publication of witness names

Indian and Australian Navies discuss enhancing operational interoperability, capability-building cooperation

The Indian and Australian navies held discussions in Sydney during the 17th Navy-to-Navy Staff Talks from August 11-12 to boost maritime cooperat

Karnataka bans sale of tobacco, nicotine products for one year

Karnataka has banned gutkha and pan masala products for one year. The ban follows warnings from Chief Minister DK Shivakumar about intoxicating s

Sports ministry suspends recognition of Table Tennis Federation of India

The Indian sports ministry has suspended the recognition of the Table Tennis Federation of India. The ministry cited governance deficiencies as t

Adversity reinforced faith in rule of law: Adani after US case dismissal

Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani on Wednesday said the dismissal of the US criminal case has left him with humility rather than triumph, saying

Watch: North vs South narrative in Assembly is not acceptable: BJP MLA Bhojarajan

BJP MLA Bhojarajan says increasing the number of constituencies and representatives is necessary as the population grows, while rejecting a North

Zhu Rongji, Chinese premier who cajoled economy into modern era, dies at 97

Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji, known for his bluntness, has died at age ninety-seven. His speeches revealed deep anxieties within China as it

DMRC Urges Public to Avoid Kite Flying Near Elevated Metro Lines Ahead of Independence Day

New Delhi, August 12: The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) issued an advisory on Wednesday, urging residents of Delhi-NCR to refrain from flyi

Six Killed In Houthi Attack On Vessel In Bab El-Mandeb Strait

Yemen authorities say four crew members and two government-allied fighters died; US forces fire on ship accused of violating Iran port blockade

Rajya Sabha passes NCDC Amendment Bill to boost cooperative sector funding

In a significant move, the Rajya Sabha has approved the National Co-operative Development Corporation Amendment Bill, enabling the NCDC to provid

Ramesh Rangarajan appointed Chairman of Kasturi and Sons Ltd.

Jinnah has been reborn as Rahul Gandhi: Nishikant Dubey launches scathing attack on Congress leader

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi , calling him a worse leader than Pakistan founder

Haiwaan teaser is full of chills sans dialogues; Akshay Kumar turns psycho killer, Saif plays blind musician

The teaser of Saif Ali Khan and Akshay Kumar's Haiwaan is finally here. Akshay Kumar steps away from the conventional roles he has been doing so

IMD Update: Torrential rain alert in 16 states within 17 hours, wind speed up to 85

IMD Update: The Meteorological Department has issued a fresh alert amid the dangerous pace of monsoon in the country. According to the forecast o

German Proverb of the Day: Punctuality is the politeness of kings. A timeless lesson on respecting others time

Punctuality serves as an essential indicator of respect and thoughtfulness towards others. Being on time not only fulfills obligations but also a

FDA Flags Labelling, Storage Lapses At Zomato Hyperpure In Bengaluru; 40 Samples Collected

Officials found labelling and storage irregularities at Zomatos Bengaluru Hyperpure unit and collected 40 samples for further examination.

Farage faces Count Binface in Clacton by-election: What to know

NIGEL FARAGE will fight to retain his parliamentary seat on Thursday, going head-to-head with parody candidate Count Binface in a snap poll. The

Nvidia Building 1-Trillion-Parameter Nemotron 4 To Rival Top AI Models: Report

Nvidia has not set a release date for Nemotron 4 and has yet to complete final training, though employees said the model could be ready as early

AVG Logistics secures long term logistics contract from renowned cement company

Under this strategic contract, AVG Logistics will deploy a dedicated fleet of 30 heavy-duty EV Trucks to manage seamless inbound and outbound log

Gautam Adani Emphasizes Trust as the Greatest Asset Beyond Hindenburg Controversy

Ahmedabad, August 12: Just two days after the U.S. Department of Justice permanently dismissed the criminal case against him, Gautam Adani, Chair

Temporary hiring likely to rise 15-20% this festive season: Report

Temporary hiring is expected to rise 15-20 per cent this year as companies step up recruitment for specialised frontline roles to meet increased

Over 36,000 firms shut operations in Maharashtra in 5 yrs; Oppn claims graft, govt interference

In Maharashtra, over 36,000 private companies have been dissolved within the last five years, particularly affecting the business services and ma

Mumbai landslip: Six dead, four injured in Kurla, rescue operations underway

Six dead, four were injured, and one was injured after a landslide hit the Kurla region in Mumbais eastern suburb on Wednesday (August 12, 2026).

Colombia earthquake kills over 250 as rescue operations continue

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Colombia has killed more than 250 people, with rescue teams continuing to search through the rubble for survivors.

NLC India Renewables gets Letter of Award for 200-MW wind power project

Bangladesh captain Shanto highlights bounce as key in Australia Test series

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'India not banana republic': Rijiju says FCRA important to keep eyes on foreign fundings

Watch: Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran to step down in February 2027

Tata Sons chairman N. Chandrasekaran has announced that he will step down at the end of his current tenure in February 2027.

How Tata Sons chooses its chairman: The succession process explained

N Chandrasekaran's exit brings Tata Sons' succession process into focus, which remains a carefully structured exercise rather than a conventional

Kerala HC sets aside Centre's order refusing FCRA renewal to two NGOs over alleged Vizhinjam port protest funding

High Court directs competent authorities to review and pass orders afresh within three months for the petitioners Save A Family Plan and Kerala

Trump claims total control over Hormuz as US, Iran harden their stances

Trump has oscillated for months between threatening to resume attacks on Iran and expressing confidence that talks to bring an end to America's w

Amit Shah Reaches Out to Lok Sabha Speaker for Discussion on Student Protests

New Delhi, August 12: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has written to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, requesting a discussion in Parliament regarding th

India Commerce Secy Rajesh Agrawal to visit Chile this month to review CEPA talks: Official

Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal will visit Chile this month for trade talks. India and Chile are negotiating to expand their existing trade agr

PI Industries plunges 10%, hits 52-week low on disappointing Q1 results

The average trading volume at the PI Industries counter jumped over nine-fold with a combined 2.1 million equity shares changing hands on the NSE

Srisailam and Vijayawada temples hold rain rituals; why not TTD, asks Karunakar Reddy

Bhumana Karunakar Reddy said the TTD had conducted scores of such rituals during the COVID-19 pandemic, and that smaller temples had taken up the

Govt committed to phased implementation of 'PRAHAAR' strategy: MHA

India's PRAHAAR strategy is being rolled out progressively, focusing on counter-terrorism efforts in a structured manner. The initiative aims to

Mallika Sherawat makes a bold revelation on 'The Traitors':

Highlights Mallika Sherawat claimed Tom Cruise currently has a crush on her. The actress also said the Hollywood star sends her videos from times

Karnataka Bans Sale Of Gutkha, Pan Masala With Tobacco Or Nicotine For 1 Year

In a decisive move to curb oral diseases and plug existing legal loopholes, the Karnataka government has enforced a comprehensive one-year ban on

Nifty India FPI 150: How the new NSE index tracks foreign investibility

NSE's Nifty India FPI 150 selects 150 liquid Nifty 500 stocks using foreign-investible free-float market capitalisation, creating a basket of sto

From Apple to Netflix: Why Big Tech is pushing deeper into gaming ecosystem

Samsung, Apple, Meta and Netflix are pushing deeper into gaming, using games to strengthen hardware, subscriptions and ecosystems as the industry

Assam Government to Investigate Funds Raised by 72 YouTubers for Flood Relief

Guwahati, August 12: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Wednesday that the state government will investigate the funds raised

Mexican Proverb of the Day: When the river makes noise, its carrying water. A timeless lesson on rumours and truth

The Mexican proverb 'When the river makes noise, it carries water' suggests paying attention to repeated indications. It encourages investigating

Congress chooses political theatre over students

Amit Shah challenged Congress to a 24-hour debate on student protests, but Rahul Gandhi rejected the offer, demanding answers over the police act

Keralas Vizhinjam Port Rail Link Under Execution, 10.7-Km Line To Connect Seaport With Balaramapuram Station: Centre

ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta calls for end to random bilateral scheduling, Test-ODI revamp

In light of the growing popularity of T20 leagues, the International Cricket Council seeks to redefine traditional cricket formats. ICC CEO Sanjo

Students with intellectual disability to get 25% grace marks in technical exams

This brings them on par with other categories of persons with disabilities

Ayushman card: You can make Ayushman card sitting at home through WhatsApp, know the step by step process

Ayushman card: You can also make Ayushman card sitting at home with the help of WhatsApp. For this you do not even need to go anywhere. After thi

From Mumbai At 16 To Adani Group Chief: Gautam Adani Shares His Journey

The address came shortly after the US District Court for the Eastern District of New York, on August 10, 2026, dismissed the US Department of Jus

Karnataka bans sale of gutka, pan masala containing tobacco or nicotine for one year

The prohibition applies to both packaged and unpackaged products. It also covers products packed separately but sold or distributed in a manner t

Chelsea Signs Chavarria as Replacement Left Back For Cucurella

Chelsea now has another Spaniard at left back, with Chavarria signing a deal until 2031

Tata power struggle deepens as Chandrasekaran, other Ratan Tata allies step away

N Chandrasekaran will step down as Tata Sons chairman after February 20, 2027, following a failed bid for a five-year extension. His exit comes a

FCRA Bill sent to JPC amid Opposition protests; Rijiju challenges parties to cite provision against minorities

The committee has been asked to submit its report to the Lok Sabha by the last day of the first week of the 2026 Winter Session of Parliament