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Delhi High Court Questions Metas Criteria For Copyright Tool Access After Creators Complaint

Over half of NCERT posts vacant, 44% of CBSE positions unfilled: Panel

A parliamentary panel flagged staffing shortages at NCERT and CBSE, inadequate education spending, falling enrolment and poor internet connectivi

Milky Mist IPO to close tomorrow; price band fixed at Rs 133-140

The Tamil Nadu-based dairy makers initial public offering comprises a fresh issue of Rs 1,428 crore and an offer for sale of Rs 125 crore by exis

CBSE Declares Class 12 Supplementary Exam Results: Students Can Download Mark Sheets Now

New Delhi, August 12: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the results for the Class 12 supplementary or compartment exa

ECI: Ration Card Not Conclusive Proof of Citizenship

The choice of proposed documents for verification of electoral rolls and their evidentiary standards necessarily falls within the discretionary d

Prem Keetanu: Veer Pahariya and Aparshakti Khurana to star in upcoming comedy-drama

The film is directed by Apoorv Singh Karki, known for Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai, and also stars Aafiya Sayed, Rakesh Bedi and Nikhil Vijay in pivo

OP Rajbhar Criticizes Opposition for Political Maneuvering on Student Issues

Ambedkar Nagar, August 12: Om Prakash Rajbhar, a minister in the Uttar Pradesh government, has launched a strong attack on opposition parties reg

Supreme Court mulls remanding to HC plea over who represents all Krishna devotees

The application was for something else, and notices were not issued to all the plaintiffs. We, in any case, are inclined to remand the matter bac

Supreme Court Declines Uniform Rehabilitation Policy For Demolition-Hit, Says States Must Decide

Anthropic To Add Invisible Watermark To Text Processed by Claude

The new feature will not be visible to humans and will remain in place even after text is cut-and-pasted

How much does it cost to live near Manali? Couple reveals monthly expenses of their mountain life including rent food, fuel and more

Living near the picturesque Manali in Himachal Pradesh, a couple detailed their monthly expenses. Their rent for a spacious 4BHK property consume

BJP politicising Jharkhand students stir, brought people from other States to disrupt protests: Congress

Accusing the BJP of being involved in exam mafia across the country, the Congress said the BJP was opposing the CID probe into paper leaks in the

Indian physicist Deepak Dhar wins the 2026 Dirac Medal

Indian science has a new milestone to celebrate. Deepak Dhar Dirac Medal 2026 is the headline moment, as the renowned statistical physicist joins

Indian Railways Clears Rs 295 Crore Kavach 4.0 Deployment Across 660 Route Km Of Izzatnagar Division Of North Eastern Railway

Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu: Karnataka to decide future course after August 13 SC hearing, says minister

Karnataka faces challenges releasing 12,000 cusecs of Cauvery water daily to Tamil Nadu. The state awaits a Supreme Court hearing to determine it

SpiceJet Passengers Face Heat, Discomfort On Delhi-Pune Flight

Airline says air conditioning remained operational; alternate aircraft arranged after last-minute technical issue

NEET UG paper leak case: Court takes cognisance of charge sheet, CBI seeks permission for further investigation

The Rouse Avenue Court has taken cognisance of the CBI charge sheet filed against thirteen accused individuals. This charge sheet details alleged

Embassy REIT set to enter Nifty 500, Nifty Midcap 150 from September 30

The office REIT expects its inclusion in key NSE indices to improve visibility and investor access while attracting greater institutional and ret

UP Woman Opens SBI Locker Years Later, Finds

A Kanpur woman says jewellery worth Rs 50 lakh kept in a locker in 2003 was missing when she opened it, prompting an FIR against bank officials.

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Public sector banks bad loan write-offs shrink as recoveries rise

An analysis of two separate answer to Parliament by the Finance Ministry also shows that large industries and services are no longer the primary

Haryana Rera grants four-month project extension amid West Asia crisis

The regulator granted registered projects four additional months after the Centre classified the West Asia conflict as a force majeure event disr

Russia Turns To India For Gasoline As Ukraine Pummels Refineries

First-ever Indian gasoline shipment reaches Russia as refinery disruptions deepen domestic fuel shortage

Kiren Rijiju says government ready for NEET debate, accuses Opposition of 'running away'

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju expressed frustration with the Congress party. He accused the opposition of avoiding a debate on the

Zhu Rongji, the rumoured descendant of Ming dynasty founder who helped transform China into a global economic powerhouse

Zhu Rongji, China's former premier, spearheaded significant economic reforms during his tenure. He pushed sweeping changes for state-owned enterp

N Chandrasekaran to exit Tata Sons: What led to the decision?

Manus AI To Resume 'Independent' Operations After China Blocks Metas $2B Deal

Some data going back to late December will be deleted as a result, and Manus urged users impacted by the change to back up their data

Uttar Pradesh Enhances Training for Anganwadi Workers in Inclusive Education

Lucknow, August 12: Every child has a unique pace and need for learning. Timely identification, early support, and a conducive educational enviro

Bill Gates owns more US farmland than any other private individual, report shows his massive land empire spans nearly 20 states

Bill Gates' vast farmland holdings across the United States have sparked widespread curiosity. An eye-catching Instagram post illustrated his agr

Charges against Justice Yashwant Varma 'are proved': Lok Sabha probe panel on cash discovery

A Lok Sabha panel found Justice Yashwant Varma guilty of cash discovery charges. The committee stated he failed to provide satisfactory explanati

Bengaluru: Young Siblings Summit Mount Kilimanjaros 5,895-metre Uhuru Peak

Rather than describing the achievement as conquering Kilimanjaro, the brothers believe the mountain taught them humility and appreciation for sim

25 projects, 21,627 jobs: SIPB approvals take two-year tally to 13.78 lakh crore

Chairing the 20th State Investment Promotion Board meeting, the Chief Minister asked officials to complete the remaining 37 MSME parks by Septemb

Climate Alarm is Blaring: How Extreme Weather is Starting To Hit Economies Worldwide

Record heat, devastating wildfires and rising emissions are exposing an uncomfortable reality: climate change is becoming an economic challenge t

Court approval not required for rape victim's termination of pregnancy up to 24 weeks: MP High Court

The Madhya Pradesh High Court stated no court approval is needed for rape survivors to terminate pregnancies up to 24 weeks. This observation cam

Justice Yashwant Varma Inquiry: All Charges Against Judge Proved, Committee Says: Report

Shekar Master Regrets Controversial Dabidi Dibidi Steps From Daaku Maharaj

Choreographer says he regrets creating the much-criticised dance move featuring Balakrishna and Urvashi Rautela

'Student Nahi Dar Rahe, Aapko Bhi Nahi Darna Chahiye', Rahul Gandhis sharp message to media

Charges against Justice Varma 'proved': LS probe panel on cash discovery

A panel set up by Lok Sabha Speaker to probe allegations of discovery of cash at the official premises of Justice Yashwant Varma has concluded th

Asian Junior Chess Championship 2026 to Feature 157 Players from 10 Countries

Mumbai, August 12: The Maharashtra Chess Association will host the Asian Junior Chess Championship 2026 from August 16 to 26. This prestigious ev

SBI may tap overseas bond market again depending on liquidity needs

The lender raised $500 million through five-year dollar bonds at 88 bps over US Treasuries and could return to the overseas market depending on i

80th I-Day: Vande Mataram to be sung before National Anthem from Red Fort, marking 150 years

Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji dies of illness at 98

Building on former leader Deng Xiaoping's 1979 reforms, Zhu Rongji is credited with supplying the resourcefulness and tenacity to push through hi

Homegrown semiconductor startups raise $206 million since 2022: Report

Funding accelerated in 2026 despite fewer rounds, as investors backed mature chip ventures and government-supported companies attracted private a

Google announces new undersea cables linking Panama, Chile, Florida

Google's new Alisios cable will connect Chile, Panama and the Dominican Republic, while Canoa and OlaLuz will extend links to Bermuda and Florida

Revanth Reddy: Govt Ready to Collaborate with Army on Recruitment

The Chief Minister appealed to the army authorities to organise training programmes in some identified district headquarters to create awareness

Institutionalising behavioural econ norms can reshape governance: NITI VC

Institutionalising the principle of behavioural economics can make governance more citizen-centric, outcome-oriented and fiscally efficient, Niti

ProMiller Hotel Management Company Signs Five New Properties in Q1 FY 2026-27, Continues Selective Growth Strategy

New Delhi [India], August 12: Hotel Management Firm ProMiller has announced the addition of five hotels & resorts to its portfolio during the fir

Karnataka Imposes One-Year Ban on Sale of Tobacco and Gutkha Products

Bengaluru, August 12: The Karnataka Department of Food Safety and Drug Administration has intensified its crackdown on gutkha, pan masala, and ot

AI helping create popular mobile sports games

After the World Cup and before the domestic football season begins, the world's most popular sport tends to enjoy a relatively quiet period. For

OPINION | Parliament is for dialogue, not hit-and-run

The prolonged deadlock in Parliament continues with only a day left for the monsoon session to end. Amidst sloganeering by the opposition, Lok Sa

SBI uses AI to underwrite nearly 1 trillion MSME loans in FY26: Amara

The lender uses GST, account, bureau and other data in its AI-backed underwriting engine, while deploying the technology in fraud detection, cust

Venugopal calls for withdrawal of FCRA Amendment Bill

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Sensex, Nifty end lower for second session as crude prices, Hormuz uncertainty weigh

The Sensex fell 187.90 points to 77,966.35, while the Nifty declined 35.75 points to 24,435.95. Nifty IT was the worst-performing sector, falling

CJP and the Changing Information Landscape of Student Protest

For Gen-Z, the 'Cockroach' uprising became an act of protest, rebellion, identification and fun, all at once.

12-Year-Old Boy Swept Away In Himachal Stream, Body Recovered In Haryana

Amarjit Kumar went missing after falling into rain-fed rivulet in Sirmaur; body recovered downstream with NDRF help

When five DMK men were killed in police firing at Chennais Marina Beach after Karunanidhis arrest in 2001

On August 12, 2001, a rally organized by the DMK in Chennai turned deadly when police opened fire on the crowd, resulting in the deaths of five p

Lok Sabha passes Bill to amend Mines and Minerals development Law without debate

Shortly after it was introduced, the Opposition MPs poured into the Well of the House amid heavy sloganeering and protests

N.Chandrasekaran tostep down as chairman of TataSons| 5keyquestions answered

Tata Group stocks fell after Tata Sons chairman N. Chandrasekaran said he will not be seeking reappointment when his current term ends on Februar

Hyderabad Metro Expansion: Telangana CM Orders New Coaches, Faster Old City Works And Tenders For 7.5 Km Phase-2 Corridor

Oppositions Disruption in Parliament Reflects Chaotic Mindset: Nitin Naveen

New Delhi, August 12: Nitin Naveen, the president of the Bharatiya Janata Party, has criticized the opposition for causing disturbances in Parlia

Naidu Stresses on Establishing Industrial Projects in Rural Areas

While incentives are essential to promote industries, the government should also focus on determining the extent of incentives that can realistic

Sri Lanka allows immigration clearance for refugees returning from India

The decision comes amid concerns raised by refugee rights activists over the detention of a few returnees last year

Central Zoo Authority Clears Rs 542 Crore Desert Zoo, Night Safari In Banaskantha

Why a recruitment controversy has become a wider crisis of trust for Jharkhands job aspirants

Will Move SC Against Water Sharing With TN: Karnataka Water Minister

He claimed that Tamil Nadu receives most of its rainfall during the northeast monsoon between October and December and has a better water table t

Quote of the day by Florence Nightingale: 'Women never have a half-hour in all their lives that they can call their own' Life lessons on personal freedom, invisible labour, rest and why the fear of offending others keeps women from claiming time for themselves

Florence Nightingale wrote in her 1852 essay Cassandra that women never have a half-hour in their lives they can call their own without fear of o

Tata Stocks Lose 44,000 Crore After Chandrasekaran Exit

Vladimir Putin threatens retaliation for Western seizures of Russian commercial vessels

President Putin threatened retaliation against Western seizures of Russian commercial vessels. He described these actions as piracy and a breach

India, Iran central bank chiefs hold talks on closer banking ties

During the meeting, the two sides exchanged views on major international economic and financial developments, the potential for cooperation betwe

Congress Hosts Sundarkand Recitation Amid Political Tensions in Aurangabad

Aurangabad, August 12: Political tensions have escalated following the Congress partys organization of a Sundarkand recitation and Havan in respo

Energy Trade Reversal: Russia Begins Importing Petrol From India For First Time As Ukrainian Strikes Disrupt Refineries

'You are using sword to kill mosquito': Bombay HC tells Tukaram Mundhe-led FDA to use power judiciously

The Bombay High Court has told the Tukaram Mundhe-led Maharashtra FDA to use its powers judiciously after Cadila Pharmaceuticals challenged a ban

H1N1 flu cases swell in Delhi: Symptoms, precautions and who is at risk

Doctors have reported an increase in patients with flu-like symptoms such as fever, cough, sore throat and body aches. While most cases are mild,

Over 2,950 free-ranging dogs sterilised in Ladakh to protect black-necked cranes

The conservation programme is being carried out jointly with the Indian Army, Animal Husbandry Department and Department of Forest, Ecology & Env

Shah writes to LS Speaker Om Birla, says ready for discussion on NEET protests

Union Home Minister Amit Shah asked the Speaker to consult Opposition leaders and allocate time for the debate, saying he was prepared to remain

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

Google Drive just ended Google Photos backups on desktop, but theres a simple hack to keep backing up your precious photos and videos without losing your memories

Google Drive has ended Google Photos backups through its desktop app, leaving users with a new way to protect photos and videos stored on their c

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.

Haiwaan teaser: Akshay Kumar-Saif Ali Khan film promises mystery and psychological tension

Directed by Priyadarshan, the film also stars Boman Irani, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Saiyami Kher, Rajpal Yadav, Sharib Hashmi, Rajesh Sharma, Pahal Cha

Google's Gemini App Surpasses 1 Billion Monthly Active Users

According to Google, 63% of users now interact with Gemini directly using its voice feature, while the AI assistant generates more than 150 milli

Four Drones Crash in Erbil, Causing Property Damage

Baghdad, August 12: A Kurdish security source has reported that four unidentified drones crashed in Erbil, the capital of Iraqs semi-autonomous K

Ernakulam native arrested in case relating to BJP leaders death

Police said the investigation followed a suicide note allegedly written by Ratheesh in which Vaishakhs name was mentioned

Zhu Rongji, former Chinese Premier who reshaped country's economy, dies of illness at 98; know who was he

Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji, one of the key figures behind China's rapid economic transformation in the 1990s and early 2000s, has died at

Indias July Retail Inflation Edges Up To 4.45 Per Cent From 4.38 Per Cent In June, Food Inflation At 5.52 Per Cent

Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari announces Rs 10 crore flood assistance to Assam, calls situation 'terrifying'

Describing the flood situation in Assam as 'terrifying', West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday announced financial assistance

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

July retail inflation marginally rises to 4.45% on higher food prices

Rural food inflation stood at 5.79 per cent, while urban food inflation was 5.05 per cent; this was higher than 5.45 per cent and 5.09 per cent,

Two persons die allegedly after mosquito-control fogging in Coimbatores Annur

Police investigation on exact cause of death is on