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This Indian AI Startup Just Raised $10 Million To Make Phone Calls Do More

Ringg just raised $10 million to make AI do more than talk, turning everyday customer calls into completed business tasks.

UP Govt Approves Lifelong Free Bus Travel For Women Aged 60 and Above

Uttar Pradesh has approved lifelong free travel on UPSRTC buses for women aged 60 and above, with over one crore potential beneficiaries.

Australia's Mitchell Starc Replaces Jasprit Bumrah as No.1 Test Bowler

Starc grabbed six for 12 and four for 39 to star in the innings and 51 runs victory against Bangladesh, overtaking Matt Henry and Jasprit Bumrah,

Treat waterlogging as 'disaster' , prioritise real-time redressal of complaints: Delhi LG to officials

Delhi's Lieutenant Governor has directed officers to treat waterlogging as a disaster. A war-footing response is now required across all governme

In 1966, Gemini VIII made the first U.S. docking in space; 27 minutes later, a stuck thruster sent it spinning near 1 revolution per second before Neil Armstrong stopped it

The Gemini VIII mission quickly transitioned from a planned rendezvous to a critical in-flight emergency. Astronauts Neil Armstrong and David Sco

Nepals Prime Minister Calls Emergency Meeting Following Flash Floods in Bhotekoshi

Kathmandu, August 26: Flash floods that struck the border areas near China early Wednesday have caused significant devastation in Nepal. In respo

Bridge, Houses Gone In Seconds: Videos Capture Horror Of Nepal Flash Floods

The flash floods in the Bhote Koshi river have inflicted severe damage on Timure Bazaar and the customs area at the Rasuwa border crossing.

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SIDBI, RRBs plan to expand co-lending arrangement to boost MSME credit in rural areas

The model could help RRBs diversify their loan portfolios by increasing their focus on MSME lending, while rule engine-based underwriting is expe

Brazilian Woman, 37, Jailed For Pretending To Be Autistic 12-Year-Old Child To Trick Family Into Adoption

Brazilian woman, 37, jailed for over a year after pretending to be a 12-year-old autistic child to live with a foster family.

Gajapayana flags off Dasara elephant journey; Abhimanyu accorded ceremonial farewell

Nine specially decorated Dasara elephants were accorded a traditional welcome at Veeranahosahalli before embarking on their journey to Mysuru.

Why are firms paying interns Rs 30 lakh a month? The skill behind the big pay

Why are firms paying interns Rs lakh a month The skill behind the big pay

Iranian Assassination Plot Targeted Israeli PM

YairNetanyahu, son of Israeli Prime Minister BenjaminNetanyahu, was reportedly the target of an Iranian assassination plot while staying in South

Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes named PFA Player of the Year

Fernandes provided a Premier League-record 21 assists and also scored nine goals as he helped the club finish third in the 2025-26 season

El Nino Effect: Hot, Humid Weather Likely in Telangana For Next 10 Days

The state is likely to experience deficient rainfall until the first week of September and possibly for the first 15 days of September.

Vice President and PM Modi Express Condolences Over Telangana Bus Accident

New Delhi, August 26: Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have expressed their sorrow over the tragic bus accident

Big Pakistani star quits showbiz: Don

Islamabad: Pakistani actress Ramsha Khan has permanently stepped away from the entertainment industry, putting an end to months of speculation su

Delhi tourist stays for 10 days at Udaipur five-star hotel, leaves without paying Rs 5.74 lakh bill

A Delhi-based tourist allegedly left a five-star hotel in Udaipur without paying a bill of Rs 5.74 lakh after staying there with his wife and two

M&A deals more than double as India Inc steps up growth bets: Crisil

Indian companies are increasingly using mergers and acquisitions to accelerate growth. Deal volumes have more than doubled since fiscal 2017, ref

Future City Police Review Arrangements for NEET Exam

During the inspection, the functioning of CCTV cameras, parking arrangements, entry and exit routes, and other security measures were thoroughly

Why Indias rice exports to Iran may survive Trump's sanctions threat

India's rice exports to Iran are expected to continue despite tougher US sanctions. Demand from Iran remains firm for food security reasons, ensu

Demagnetise Bengaluru: Experts on traffic, growth and what the city wants

Demagnetise Bengaluru Experts on traffic growth and what the city wants

L&T wins 13 orders since July, signalling revival in West Asia business

While the engineering giant only shares a range instead of giving out the exact order value, a Bloomberg News estimate pegs the average at about

Bihar NEET UG Counselling 2026 First Round Result Out, Check Next Steps, Key Dates

Bihar NEET UG Seat Allotment Result 2026: The closing rank for MBBS in the Unreserved category in Round 1 was 10,771, while for BDS, it was 9,884

Where is debate over men who approved ad?: Gaurav Gogoi questions disproportionate targeting of Kriti Sanon

Actress Kriti Sanon faced public scrutiny over a recent television advertisement. Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi highlighted the patriarchal mindset in

In a Biosphere 2-linked Arizona study, cherry tomatoes grew beneath solar panels with 50% less irrigation; midday water stress was about 40% lower across crops

University of Arizona researchers studied the effect of solar panel shade on crop growth. Their findings suggest agrivoltaic systems reduce heat

Bloomberg Media Launches Bloomberg India, A New Hub for Premium Business and Market Coverage

New Delhi, August 26: Bloomberg Media announced the official launch of Bloomberg India on Wednesday. This new premium digital news platform is de

Bihar schoolgirls turn Raksha Bandhan into a call for safer schools, raise concerns

Bihar schoolgirls turn Raksha Bandhan into a call for safer schools raise concerns

UPI at Ten: A Decade That Rewired How India Pays

India rejects malicious UN racial discrimination findings

UN CERD flags alleged rights violations, racial profiling and forced returns

70% IRCTC users report forced action, survey flags six dark patterns

LocalCircles mapped consumer experiences against the CCPA's dark pattern guidelines and found six categories on the railway ticketing platform

Opinion: Opinion | Why Is India Cooler As The World Burns? A Heatwave 'Mystery'

Europe, which is warming at more than twice the global average, is now bracing for even worse climate impacts. But something strange and unexpect

Live Updates: At Least 8 Dead As Massive Flash Floods Hit Nepal, Rescue Ops On

Nepal Flash Floods Live Updates: Sudden flash floods in Nepal's Rasuwa district cause destruction and trigger rescue efforts

Old Video From Jaipur Falsely Shared as Clip of Reservation Protests in Delhi

The video shows members of the Karni Sena protesting the UGC's Equity Guidelines in Jaipur, Rajasthan.

Israeli MP smashes Palestinian monument in occupied West Bank

An Israeli MP attacked a Palestinian monument with a sledgehammer on Tuesday, August 25, while Israeli soldiers who escorted him stood nearby in

Video: For India's 1st Bullet Train, Work In Progress Across Scenic Terrains

India's first bullet train covers a 135.45-km elevated stretch from Shilphata in Thane to Zaroli village near the Maharashtra-Gujarat border.

Office Space Usage in India Surpasses 900 Million Square Feet with 6% Annual Growth

Mumbai, August 26: Office space usage in India has surpassed 901.1 million square feet in the first half of 2026, marking a 6% increase from 847

Quote of the Day by Viktor Frankl: If there is meaning in life at all, then there must be a meaning in suffering without suffering and death human life cannot be complete

Quote of the Day: The life of Viktor Frankl exemplifies how one can uncover meaning amid profound suffering. His teachings postulate that, despit

Cyclonic Circulation to Trigger Widespread Showers in Odisha

Odisha is bracing for another spell of heavy rainfall as a cyclonic circulation over northwest Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a lowp

Support AIMIM in 2027 UP assembly polls: Asaduddin Owaisi

Hyderabad: AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi has called upon people to support and strengthen the party and pray for the success of its candidates

Golconda Police Arrest Film Director in Marriage Fraud Case

Based on a complaint received from the victim, the police booked a case against Pavan under relevant provisions of BNS and arrested him

Meta, US States Discuss Settlement in Landmark Social Media Trial: Report

With more than three billion users around the world, Meta is fending off accusations by a coalition of 29 states that it deliberately designed it

NASA-recommended plants for indoor air quality: From Green Spider Plant to Peace Lily; here is the list of houseplants studied for their air-purifying potential

A recent study by NASA delved into how indoor plants can absorb volatile organic compounds. Notable plants, such as spider plants and peace lilie

Blue-coloured babysocks in ad prompts action against IVF centre in Rajasthan

As blue colour is associated with a male child, the Health Department views this as a prima facie indication of promoting sex selection services,

Jasprit Bumrah loses No.1 Test bowling rank; here's who dethroned the Indian after two years

Jasprit Bumrah's long reign ended after his absence from recent matches with Mitchell Starc claiming the world's top Test bowler ranking for the

Analysis | BJP's Mother of All Resets: An Overhaul To Fix Its Perception Problem

The battle this time is to regain credibility as BJP has entered a phase which is going to be the launch pad for a national face after a politica

Flash Flood Devastates Nepal-China Border, Four Nepal Police Officers Missing

Kathmandu, August 26: A sudden and severe flash flood struck the Nepal-China border areas on Wednesday morning, causing widespread destruction. S

Why Silent On Central Ministers With Cases: Shivakumar Hits Back At BJP

Shivakumar described all party leaders and workers as disciplined soldiers of the Congress, even as the BJP continues to demand Nagendra's resign

Pakistan's Skardu base was on Op Sindoor hit list. A message for China?

Pakistans Skardu base was on Op Sindoor hit list A message for China

2,500 women get approval letters under Delhi Lakshmi Yojna, aid from Sep 1

Around 2,500 women in Delhi on Wednesday received approval letters under the Lakshmi Yojna to get Rs 2,500 monthly assistance from September 1. T

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani opposes Mohan Bhagwat's Madison Square Garden event

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani opposes Mohan Bhagwat's Madison Square Garden event

He Said 'Mummy, I Am Hurting': Mother Of IIT Student Who Died By Suicide

Abhishek Kumar, Rishikesh's brother, said his brother confided in their mother that he was having suicidal thoughts.

India's rise among top 5 Nestle mkts on the horizon: CEO Philipp Navratil

India's emergence among the top five global markets for Nestle SA is now on the horizon, the Swiss food and beverage giant's CEO Philipp Navratil

Sanjay Raut says Rahul Gandhi pressured government amid reshuffle rumours

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Union Minister Giriraj Singh criticises Asaduddin Owaisi over hijab court ruling remarks

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NDMC apologises for waterlogging after unexpected heavy rainfall in Delhi

NDMC Chairperson Manoj Kumar Dwivedi said more than 72 mm rainfall was recorded in less than two hours on August 25

Former Google Researchers Are Planning AI-Human Hybrid to Prevent Rogue Models

Its a kind of riposte to what tech companies are currently doing in many cases: using artificial intelligence to oversee artificial intelligence

SC Judge Sandeep Mehta Alleges Misuse Of Powers By Rajasthan HC Acting CJ

Justice Mehta seeks Justice S P Sharmas transfer, citing complaints over his judicial functioning and alleged conduct.

Ex-minister Siddha Raghavarao Bribed Mining DDMS With Rs 2L To Submit Favourable Report

The CBI took Sivasankar into custody. The sleuths named deputy director Sivasankar as A1 and the former minister's son Sudheer Kumar as A2. Siddh

Cabinet expansion: NC reaches out to Congress

Renews offer to join Omar Abdullah-led ministerial team Srinagar, Aug 26:Ahead of the proposed expansion of the council of ministers, the ruling

Filmmaker Kuku Kohli dies aged 77; Bollywood stars pay respects

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Khelo India Dialogue: PM Modi to engage with youth on sports

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with youth at the Khelo India Dialogue on Thursday, August 27, as part of efforts to engage

UP Workers To Get Appointment Letters, Annual Health Checks Under New Rules

The Uttar Pradesh government has approved a set of new rules aimed at improving the safety, health and working conditions of private-sector worke

OpenAI Claims its New Chips Can Outperform Nvidia Processors in Tests

OpenAI plans to start using the new chips to support its AI models later this year, part of a broader push to build its own AI infrastructure

Former Cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar Criticizes ICCs Punishment of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Asitha Fernando

New Delhi, August 26: Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has expressed his discontent with the ICCs punishment regarding the altercation be

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Sam Altman gifts himself and 6 OpenAI employees Rs 1.5 crore luxury watches

Sam Altman gifts himself and OpenAI employees Rs crore luxury watches

Neet aspirant allegedly dies by suicide in Kota, eighth such case this year

A 20-year-old NEET aspirant from Madhya Pradesh allegedly died by suicide after hanging herself from a ceiling fan at her rented apartment in Kot

Savannah Police audits 39,000 Flock searches; 6 employees fired, 4 arrested

Four former Savannah Police Department employees have been arrested over alleged misuse of the Flock Safety license plate reader system. The arre

New pigment-free coating stays 6C cooler than surrounding air in desert sun

Columbia Engineering researchers developed a porous polymer coating that can cool surfaces below the surrounding air temperature without using el

In 2001, NASA sent the science behind toothpaste and salad dressing into space; the research later helped produce three P&G patents

Since 2001, NASA has explored the behavior of colloids aboard the International Space Station, where the lack of gravity permits intricate study

Manjrekar Criticizes ICC Penalty for Yashasvi and Fernando Incident

Mumbai, August 26: Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has expressed his dissatisfaction with the ICCs penalty imposed on Yashasvi Jaiswal a

Takes time to get out of decisions: Actor Aditi Sharma on domestic violence case

Takes time to get out of decisions Actor Aditi Sharma on domestic violence case

Over 600,000 Indian travellers visited Singapore in first half of 2026

India continued to be an important source market for Singapore's tourism sector in the first half of 2026, with visitor arrivals crossing 6,00,00

No Shortage of Relief Material, Assures SRC as Odisha Flood Response Continues

Floods triggered by incessant rainfall have impacted more than 13.5 lakh people across 10 districts of Odisha since August13, even as the overall

Nokia 300 Charge Phone: Price, Features, Specifications, Colours And Other Details

The Nokia 300 Charge comes with a 3,700mAh battery that can last for over 40 days on standby and also charge other devices. Here are its price, f

Whos in command? US Armys top brass is thinning out as Hegseth fires generals amid Iran war

The US Army faces a leadership crisis with no permanent chief of staff. Several senior officers have been dismissed, impacting experienced leader

Moonshot AI in talks with Microsoft, Amazon, Google over K3 revenue sharing

Any deal could mark the first big revenue-sharing pact between a Chinese AI firm and a major US cloud company

Owaisi Rejects Allahabad High Court Verdict On School Hijab, Says Courts Cannot Define Islamic Essentials

Supreme Court Judge Urges CJI to Appoint Regular Chief Justice for Rajasthan High Court

New Delhi, August 26: Justice Sandeep Mehta of the Supreme Court has urged Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice D.Y. Chandrachud to appoint a reg

'Insult to Rabindranath Tagore...': Owaisi unleashes fury at PM Modi over full Vande Maratam row

Over 4,000 West Bengal Schools Have No Students; 6,769 Have Just One Teacher: UDISE+ Data

UDISE+ data highlights a sharp teacher-deployment imbalance in West Bengal, even as the state begins rationalising staff and correcting data disc

Fire brigade used to wash BJP MLA's car in Madhya Pradesh, video goes viral

Fire brigade used to wash BJP MLAs car in Madhya Pradesh video goes viral