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Devotion Soars in Haridwar on Shivratri as Pilgrims Flock to Temples

Haridwar, August 11: The sacred city of Haridwar is witnessing an overwhelming surge of devotion on the auspicious occasion of Shivratri during t

5 key takeaways from Mark Zuckerberg's 6,500-word manifesto on AI

Zuckerberg's letter is the latest entry in the broader genre of manifestos from AI executives laying out their visions for the emerging technolog

Diplomatic premises inviolable: MEA condemns Embassy vandalism in Slovenia

The diplomatic friction comes shortly after high-level bilateral engagements between the two nations

SEC settles charges over SpaceX, Klarna, pre-IPO share fraud

Investors bought what they believed to be shares of SpaceX through unusually complex arrangements before its blockbuster IPO this year, leaving s

Meta releases new open weight model, pushes global AI vision amid race with rivals

In a long essay published Monday about the future of artificial intelligence, Zuckerberg called for the U.S. to compete against China

Food company CEOs pushed White House to delay ultra-processed food policy

CEOs and trade group representatives sent letters and called the White House in a bid to delay the release of a white paper marking the first fed

Australia adds optional gender identity, sexual orientation questions to census

For a proportion of the population, collecting this information is very important; but for other people, it's information that they simply don't

Q1 results: Siemens, MRF, Zydus Lifesciences, RVNL, and 344 more on Aug 11

Q1FY27 company results: Firms including Manappuram Finance, Ashiana Housing, Ashoka Buildcon, Bata India, Balrampur Chini Mills, and Finolex Cabl

Structural issues driving money from India: Ex-RBI chief Duvvuri Subbarao

Subbarao said a move in June aimed at drawing more foreign currency by incentivizing non-resident Indians is oo costly to justify if the main pu

How has the govt's disinvestment strategy changed since liberalisation?

From strategic privatisation to market-based stake sales, here's how the government's disinvestment strategy has changed since economic liberalis

Jharkhand paper leak: Student protests escalate after lathicharge, BJP calls bandh today | Top updates

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has called a state-wide strike on Tuesday, August 11 in protest against the police action on protesting students

Ajith Kumar to Team Up With Shankar After Adhik Ravichandrans Dare Devil: Reports

Shankars recent directorial ventures did not perform well at the box office.

Oil prices rise as Brent tops $88, Asian stocks drift on US-Iran stalemate

MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan swung between losses and gains and was last up 0.2 per cent while South Korea's Kospi

Senorita becomes 'Babita' as singer gives Bollywood hit a Haryanvi twist, fans call it 'better than original'

What if Senorita, one of the most recognisable songs from Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, had been made for Haryana instead? One singer has answered th

Rain Likely in Several Telangana Districts, Hyderabad to See Showers at Night

In Hyderabad, a few spells of rain are expected during the evening to overnight hours, mainly at night, while dry weather is likely to prevail un

Trump Affirms U.S. Control Over Strait of Hormuz, Military Action Against Iran Remains Possible

Washington, August 11: President Donald Trump has reiterated that the U.S. Navy maintains full control over the Strait of Hormuz, dismissing Iran

Venezuela quake death toll rises to 6,301

Venezuelas death toll from twin earthquakes in June rose to 6,301 on Monday, up from 6,125 reported on August 3, as rescue teams continued search

History will indeed remember Manmohan Singh kindly as most consequential PM: Sonia Gandhi

July 29, 2026, was an important but unacknowledged day in our political history as the Supreme Court upheld CBI's clean chit to Dr. Manmohan Sing

Deepti Gaur Mukerjee named new Higher Education Secy after Neet row

Senior bureaucrat Deepti Gaur Mukerjee has been appointed as the new Higher Education Secretary, as part of a top-level bureaucratic reshuffle ef

Stocks to buy today: Avalon Technologies, Healthcare Global; check targets

Anand James of Geojit Investments has recommended two stocks to buy today - Avalon Technologies and Healthcare Global Enterprises.

Trump media firm posts $238 million loss in second quarter as crypto falls

The president's media company posted a massive loss in the second quarter and announced plans to ditch new business lines and refocus as a forum

Pacific College of Hotel Management Holds Farewell Ceremony for Graduating Students

Udaipur, August 11, 2026: Pacific College of Hotel Management, under Pacific Academy of Higher Education and Research University, organised a far

RailTel bags Rs 119-cr order from Department of Posts

RailTel Corporation of India has received a work order worth Rs 119.18 crore from the Department of Posts for the provisioning and management of

Pacific Polytechnic College Holds Two-Day Workshop on Rapid UI/UX Prototyping with Google Stitch

Udaipur, August 11, 2026:Pacific Polytechnic College, Udaipur, organised a two-day workshop on Rapid UI/UX Prototyping with Google Stitch to fami

Complex Bronchoscopy Restores Collapsed Lung of 23-Year-Old Woman at PIMS Udaipur

Udaipur, August 11, 2026:A 23-year-old woman from Pali, Rajasthan, who was referred to the Department of Respiratory Medicine at Pacific Institut

Hindustan Zinc Opens Common Service Centre in Bichhri to Improve Access to Government Schemes

Udaipur, August 11, 2026:Hindustan Zinc has inaugurated a Common Service Centre in Bichhri village, within the operational area of its Zinc Smelt

Trump secretly flew from Turkey on smaller aircraft due to Iranian threat

Trump had taken the newly renovated Qatari-donated jet to Ankara for the Nato summit but he unexpectedly used an older Air Force One when departi

Virat Kohli Holds Record for Most Runs in India-Sri Lanka Test Series

New Delhi, August 11: The Indian cricket team is currently in Sri Lanka for a two-match Test series. The first Test is set to begin on August 15,

Kohli Holds Record for Most Runs in India-Sri Lanka Test Series

Mumbai, August 11: The Indian cricket team is currently in Sri Lanka for a two-match Test series. The first Test is set to begin on August 15, fo

Trump extends Jones Act waiver for 90 days, narrows scope

US President Donald Trump has extended a waiver allowing foreign-flagged ships to transport oil and other commodities between US ports for 90 day

US court dismisses criminal charges against Gautam Adani, Sagar Adani, Vneet Jaain over alleged solar bribery scheme

A US federal court dismissed criminal charges against Gautam Adani and two executives. The Justice Department requested this dismissal with preju

Stocks to watch: Vi, Lupin, Zen Tech, BSE, Wipro, Adani Group stocks

Siemens, Zydus Lifesciences, Bata India, Caliber Mining And Logistics, Delta Corp are among companies reporting earnings today.

Hindustan Zinc Opens Common Service Centre in Bichhri Village

Udaipur: Hindustan Zinc has inaugurated a Common Service Centre (CSC) in Bichhri village, located in the operational area of its Zinc Smelter Deb

Hopes for Strait of Hormuz deal fade as Trump demands Iranian reparations

Trump's proposal, which had not been raised before, was a response to Tehran's demands for compensation and an end to sanctions

Pete Hegseth imitates Trump at Joint Base Lindsey Graham dedication ceremony

Arajo calls Liverpool loan an ideal move after leaving Barcelona on pay-cut deal

Uruguay defender Ronald Arajo believes he has made an ideal move to Liverpool after his season-long loan from Barcelona was confirmed

Sue Udhayakumar for Slur Against CM, Trisha, TVK Lodges Police Complaint

Mr Udhayakumar allegedly made the remarks while addressing AIADMK cadres at a Jayalalithaa Peravai meeting in Thoothukudi on August 8, while crit

Kotak Securities' top trading bets: Narayana Hrudayalaya, Mrs Bectors Food

Shrikant Chouhan of Kotak Securities has recommended Narayana Hrudayalaya and Mrs Bectors Food Specialities as top picks for today.

From hydraulic failures to autopilot glitch, Air India flight had major issues before turbulence hit

The Air India Phuket-Delhi flight that plummeted around 300 feet during severe turbulence last week experienced several technical glitches before

Eli Lillys Foundayo becomes first oral weight-loss drug approved in UK for diabetes

Britain's regulator approved Eli Lilly's Foundayo pill for weight and diabetes. This treatment is not yet available through the NHS in the UK. Fo

Tributes Pour in for Revolutionary Khudiram Bose on His Death Anniversary

New Delhi, August 11: On the death anniversary of the great revolutionary Khudiram Bose, several Chief Ministers, including Uttar Pradeshs Yogi A

US Court Dismisses Graft Case Against Gautam Adani, He Welcomes Verdict

The dismissal followed questions from Judge Garaufis over reports that Adani's lawyer, Robert Giuffra, who also represents US President Donald Tr

Sawan Shivratri 2026 wishes, messages, quotes, photos and status videos to share on WhatsApp

Sawan Shivratri is being observed today, bringing devotees an opportunity to turn towards Lord Shiva with prayers, devotion and a sense of gratit

RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat to Address Major Gathering of Hindu Americans in New York

Washington, August 11: Mohan Bhagwat, the chief of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), is set to address a significant gathering of Hindu Amer

Weather Today: Heavy rain to lash Delhi, UP, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Kerala, Gujarat and Maharashtra as IMD warns of intense monsoon spell across India

Weather Today: India anticipates widespread rainfall and thunderstorms on Tuesday, August 11. Heavy to very heavy rain is forecast across several

Independence Day 2026: How to upload Har Ghar Tiranga selfie & certificate

As India gets ready to celebrate its 80th Independence Day on Aug 15, the Govt of India has declared that 'Har Ghar Tiranga' 2026 will be marked

Jharkhand JPSC-JSSC Aspirants' Protest Live News Updates: BJP calls 'statewide bandh' against police action on students

TN: More than 500 Held in CPM-led Protests Against Centres Policies

In Thoothukudi, the protesters staged a road roko near the smart city bus stand and raised slogans against the BJP-led Central government

Heavy Rain Alert: Heavy rain warning in these states including Delhi-NCR, IMD told the weather condition

Weather Update 11 August: India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued forecast of rain in many states in the coming days. Monsoon is going t

U.P.: 5 killed, 41 injured in separate road accidents involving devotees, Kanwars

The highest number of casualties was reported from Kaushambi, where a pilgrim was killed and 30 others, including the driver, were injured

Nearly 500 Students Participate in Thirukkural Competitions in Tiruchy

The prizes for the winners were distributed by S. Vijayakumar, inspector of police, Koothanallur police station, Tiruvarur district.

U.S. judge ends graft case against Gautam Adani

The fact that McCotter came to this decision largely in collaboration with defense counsel, and seemingly without input from the FBI and SEC agen

Trump takes aim at childhood vaccine schedule, orders revamp

President Donald Trump announced an executive order for revised childhood vaccine recommendations. This order promotes spacing out vaccines into

KEEP LIVE MUSIC ALIVE: MARSHALL LAUNCHES ITS LARGEST-EVER LIVE MUSIC AND CULTURE EXPERIENCE IN CHENGDU

KEEP LIVE MUSIC ALIVE: MARSHALL LAUNCHES ITS LARGEST-EVER LIVE MUSIC AND CULTURE EXPERIENCE IN CHENGDU

Colombia earthquake death toll rises to 132, hundreds injured; President declares national emergency

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday killing at least 132 people, injuring hundreds and causing dozens of buildings to co

3rd Master Plan for Chennai Metropolitan Area to be Delayed

CMA is spread over 1,189 sq km and had a population of nearly 8.65 million in 2011. It is the fourth largest urban agglomeration in India after M

132 killed, 570 injured after magnitude 7.4 earthquake hits Colombia

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Colombia, killing at least 132 people and injuring 570, while 86 buildings collapsed and rescue operations cont

US court dismisses fraud charges against billionaire Gautam Adani

US District Judge Nicholas Garaufis in Brooklyn, New York, on Monday dismissed conspiracy, securities and wire fraud charges against Adani and hi

The Architectural Rigor Of Scaling Purpose-Driven Ventures

The journey of an entrepreneur is often romanticized as a path to unlimited freedom and wealth, but in reality, it is a rigorous marathon that de

GAC UG Courses Last Date Extended to Aug 14

They should bring three photo copies of the necessary certificates and passport-size photographs along with the application form.

ITR Notice: Even filing your ITR on time could result in an income tax notice! Learn how to protect yourself.

Income Tax Notice After Filing ITR: If even the slightest discrepancy is found in the data available with the Income Tax Department and the infor

YS Jagan Mohan Reddy demands answers on Andhra DSC recruitment irregularities

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Health City Borewells Blamed for Water Crisis in Arilova

Officials said action would be initiated against hospitals found to have violated rules.

'Compulsive addiction to sanctions': Iran accuses US of being 'incapable' of pursuing diplomacy

Irans Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei on Tuesday accused the US of being addicted to sanctions, saying Washington resorts to economi

Iran demands $300 billion war damage compensation, Trump rejects, says Tehran should pay for those killed

Donald Trump on Tuesday rejected Iran's demand for compensation for damage caused by US and Israeli strikes during the ongoing conflict , instead

RSS to hold all-India coordination meeting in Andhra Pradesh

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale and other senior office bearers of the organisation are expected to attend the mee

Shriram Finance maintains higher highs, trades above key moving averages: Ajit Mishra

QS Rankings 2027: Indian Institutions Rise From 11 To 52, Says Centre

India's representation in QS World University Rankings rose from 11 in 2015 to 52 in 2027, reflecting growth in higher education.

7.4 magnitude tremor strikes Colombia; kills at least 77, triggers massive rescue operations

Todd Blanche, Trump's former personal lawyer, sworn in as attorney general after bruising confirmation fight

Former personal lawyer to US President Donald Trump, Todd Blanche, was sworn in as attorney general on Monday after a narrow 50-49 Senate confirm

Trump flew secretly from Turkey due to Iranian threat: Report

US President Donald Trump secretly travelled on a C-32A military jet from Turkey to Britain after publicly boarding an older Air Force One, The W

Trump Signs Order Calling for Spacing out Childhood Vaccines

The order advocates separating the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine into three different single-disease shots and administering all child

Libya Military Intelligence Chief Killed In Car Blast: Report

The head of military intelligence for eastern Libya's Libyan National Army was killed on Monday when an explosive device detonated in his car out

Gautam Adani welcomes US criminal case dismissal, says faith in rule of law unwavering

Billionaire Gautam Adani welcomed a US judges dismissal of criminal charges against him, saying his faith in truth, fairness and the rule of law

Hopes for Hormuz Deal Fade as Trump Demands Iranian Reparations

Trump's proposal, which had not been raised before, was a response to Tehran's demands for compensation and an end to sanctions

Udaipur Power Cut Today, August 11: 27 Areas to Face 10 AM

Udaipur, August 11, 2026: Electricity supply will remain suspended in 27 areas of Udaipur today from 10 AM to 5 PM due to scheduled maintenance w

West Asia war LIVE: Trump says will demand conflict compensation from Iran

Donald Trump's announcement was a direct response to Irans insistence that U.S. payment of war reparations is a precondition to any resolution of

Corner Office Conversation: LinkedIn CEO on AI Jobs, Agentic Hiring and the AI Slop Problem

76.23% of RSETI trained persons opened enterprises in over three years, says Union government

They were trained under Entrepreneurship Development Programs (EDPs) conducted by RSETI

Morning Digest: At least 10 people injured by pellets during Jantar Mantar CJP protests, shows RTI response; at least 111 people dead in Colombia earthquake, and more

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Best of BS Opinion: Systems must build safeguards before crises hit

Weak measurement systems distort markets before trust breaks down. Artificial intelligence raises human questions long before the technology beco

US Set To Make Online Filing Of Immigration Applications Mandatory

The US will soon make online applications mandatory for immigration benefits such as green card, citizenship, and asylum, among others, in a bid

Tripura BJP distributes flags in markets ahead of Independence Day

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Tripura CM directs completion of road maintenance before Durga Puja

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Four senior doctors suspended over Surat PG doctor suicide case

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FDA Suspends Licenses of 12 Hotels and Restaurants in Pune and Sangli

Pune, August 11: In a significant crackdown ahead of the festive season, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the licenses of 12

J&K forest cover rises by 224 sq km in 4 years: Centre

Srinagar, Aug 10:Jammu and Kashmirs forest cover rose by 224.39 sq km between 2019 and 2023 to 21,346.39 sq km, the Centre told the Lok Sabha on

J&K on alert, unprecedented security grid in place ahead of Aug 15

Srinagar, Aug 10:Unprecedented multi-layered security arrangements have been put in place in the twin capitals of Srinagar and Jammu ahead of the

HC seeks updated status on cases against sitting, former legislators in J&K, Ladakh

Srinagar, Aug 10:The High Court of J&K and Ladakh has sought the latest information on the cases pending investigation or trial against sitting a

After over 2000 years, Perseid meteor shower summer light show is set to peak, dazzle skies with six-planet parade. Date, time, locations, how to watch fireballs

Perseids are debris from comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle, an icy ball that orbits the sun every 133 years and isn't scheduled for a return visit until 21