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Salman, Sanjay Come Together for Cameos in International Film

7 Dogs brings together different cultures and film industries, says Salman

Explosion at Firecracker Factory in Tamil Nadu Claims Two Lives

Chennai, August 13: A powerful explosion occurred at a licensed firecracker factory near Sivakasi in the Virudhunagar district of Tamil Nadu on T

Kanwar Yatra leaves 7,000 tonnes of waste in Haridwar; urine-filled bottles found at Har Ki Pauri

The municipal administration launches cleanup drive with around 1,000 additional sanitation workers and more than 80 vehicles. Religious outfit s

BMRCL receives interim speed certificate for Pink Line rolling stock

Man killed in accident at Edappal

Are traditional parties unable to understand the grammar of Gen Z politics? | In Focus Podcast

Youth-led protests are reshaping Indian politics, pushing traditional parties to adopt Gen Z slang. In the latest In Focus Podcast, experts N Sai

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The issue was later traced to a vandalised Wikipedia entry after someone had edited Altman's page to falsely state that he had died.

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Indian govt should disclose sugar stock after physical verification, says Naiknavare of NFCSF

Market worried about over-selling of domestic sugar quota, though wholesale prices have dropped a tad after Centre imposed stock holding limit

Karnataka CM Condemns Purification Ceremony at Kharge Rally

Bengaluru, August 13: Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has strongly condemned the alleged purification ceremony that took place at the ra

Karnataka Chief Minister Shivakumar Condemns Purification Ceremony at Kharges Rally

Bengaluru, August 13: Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar strongly condemned the alleged purification ceremony that took place at the rally

Tricolour Spirit Sweeps Ongole As 3,000 Join Rally

Around 3,000 students, officials and citizens joined a Tiranga rally in Ongole as part of 80th Independence Day celebrations.

Gen Z, Vande Mataram to take centre stage at Red Fort on August 15

The 80th Independence Day celebrations will commemorate 150 years of the National Song and highlight the contribution of young Indians to the cou

Welfare schemes for women, children should reach beneficiaries: DC

Deputy Commissioner Ikram Shariff says officials should take personal responsibility for ensuring effective implementation of the schemes at the

CIIL workshop focuses on documentation of Indian Knowledge Systems terminology

Delhi Metro To Start Services At 4 AM On Independence Day

Invitees carrying valid physical admit cards issued by the Ministry of Defence will also be provided special pre-vended QR tickets at designated

After Bengaluru 5-Star Hotels, Hospital: Expired Items, Stale Bread Found In Kitchen

Food business operators have been told to strictly comply with the law, the department said. Strict action would be taken for any violation

Truckers call 24-hour strike on NH-37 to Manipur

The stranded truckers say they will extend the strike if their demands for proper food, drinking water, or medical assistance are not met

BMRCL to temporarily close Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Metro Station on Independence Day

The station will remain closed for both entry and exit from 10 a.m. to 9.30 p.m. as part of crowd management and public safety measures.

India Makes History at Commonwealth Fencing Championship, Wins Wilkinson Sword Trophy

Lagos, August 13: The Indian fencing team has made history by winning the overall championship title at the 2026 Commonwealth Fencing Championshi

Delhi Man Survives 2 Murder Attempts, Then Gets Run Over In Revenge Plot

The police investigation has now led to the arrest of five people, including the main conspirator, 45-year-old Pawan or Jagpal Dabas, who was arr

ED attack case: Kerala High Court upholds bail for ninth accused

Recently, the court allowed bail applications of 17 other accused as well

Alleged abduction of youth: Mattannur native arrested

Five other suspects, including a woman, are still at large. The complainant was a 21-year-old youth from Kozhikode city

Flood revives Malarikkals pink bloom

As visitors flock to witness the annual water lily season, which is expected to last until early October, local economies are benefiting, with in

New Delhi Secretariat building to come up at ITO; Income Tax Office to get new building

Delhi government plans a new high-tech single tower secretariat at ITO. This project involves redeveloping approximately ten acres of government

Red Tape ordered to pay Rs 26,000 compensation after Gurgaon man asked to pay extra Rs 30 for carry bags

A consumer commission found Red Tape guilty of unfair trade practices. The footwear brand charged a customer thirty rupees for three shopping bag

Orthodox Church to consult legal experts on Kerala HC order

Banjara community protests against internal reservation among SCs

Man Tied To Pole, Beaten To Death With Sticks Over Theft Suspicion In UP

Ram Sneh, a history-sheeter, was allegedly caught by some locals in Bishanpur Kala village on suspicion of theft.

India, Quad partners push deeper Indo-Pacific cooperation: Sergio Gor

The Quad nations are united in strengthening cooperation for a free and open Indo-Pacific. US Ambassador Sergio Gor met with Australian and Japan

Ahead of Onam, vegetable prices skyrocket in Keralas Kozhikode

Heavy rainfall and supply shortages drive up vegetable costs even as clamour for government subsidies grows

Pratapgarh Police Seizes Luxury Cars from Umar Ahmeds Convoy

Mumbai, August 13: The Pratapgarh police have taken significant action against the convoy of Umar Ahmed, son of mafia figure Atiq Ahmed. The Hath

Bengaluru: Mentorship programme for innovators launched; aims to find sustainable solutions for rural connectivity challenges, bridge digital divide

App-based fertilizer distribution system yielding positive results, says official

Distribution is being carried out through an end-to-end tracking mechanism, enabling continuous monitoring and greater transparency, says Directo

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Separately adopted 40 years ago, Indian-origin women discover they're siblings

Separately adopted years ago Indianorigin women discover theyre siblings

Rahul calls RSS-BJP bunch of jokers, scoffs at PMs foreign policy based on hugs

Anupama Parameswaran compares ex to

Hyderabad: Anupama Parameswarans recent post about healing and choosing herself was not just another cryptic breakup note. Behind those few lines

Exhibition in memory of artist Syed Asif Ali

Bihar DGP bans use of automatic, assault weapons by policemen to control law and order

They can be used only in cases related to organised crime, militancy; directive comes after row over a policeman firing with AK-47 on protesting

Canadian citizen arrested for alleged job fraud in Kerala

He collected around 3.5 crore from several people after promising to arrange nursing and other jobs in Canada.

AP Initiates Steps to Curb Anomalies in Fertiliser Sales

Agriculture director Dr Manazir Jeelani Samoon said in a statement on Thursday that several measures had been taken to ensure transparent distrib

BCI Halts NALSAR 2026 Enrolment, Seeks Report on CJI Surya Kant Row

The BCI has also sought a factual report from the university on the persons allegedly instrumental in initiating and organising a campaign concer

Loco pilot suffers minor injury as stones pelted at PodanurMettupalayam MEMU

Police say three students were pelting stones at each other, standing on opposite sides of the track and they continued to do so even as the trai

Two held for illegal money-lending in Gokak; cash recovered

From UPSC AIR 96 to PM Modi's private secretary: Meet IFS officer Nidhi Tiwari

From UPSC AIR to PM Modis private secretary Meet IFS officer Nidhi Tiwari

8 Pakistani cops on election duty kidnapped in POK amid raging protests

Pakistani cops on election duty kidnapped in POK amid raging protests

Professional 'AI Rage Baiter' Admits To Earning Rs 16 Lakh Through Fake Posts On Facebook

A professional 'AI-Rage Baiter' admits making Rs 16 lakh ($17,000) monthly by posting fake AI-generated viral stories.

UP Teen Loses Rs 3 Lakh In Online Games, Uses AI Image To Fake Own Kidnapping

When the father said he could not transfer the amount, the accused asked him to bring Rs 2 lakh cash.

Young Man Climbs 250-Foot Tower to Hoist National Flag in Rajouri

Rajouri, August 13: A remarkable display of patriotism unfolded in Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir, as a young man climbed a 250-foot mobile network t

Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (August 13, 2026)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Thursday, August 13, 2026. Indian

Man arrested for alleged sexual assault bid in Kozhikode

DeepSeek Releases Official V4 Pro Model as it Steps Up Expansion

DeepSeek said the V4-Pro-0813 greatly enhances agent capabilities and is available through the API, APP and Web channels

Life after Chandra: Could a next-gen Tata be groomed for the top job?

Who could lead Tata Group after N Chandrasekaran? Explore the succession race and whether Leah, Maya or Neville Tata could emerge as future leade

GIC Res Q1FY26 standalone net profit up 10% at 1,922 crore

Income from investments was about 4 per cent lower at 2,171 crore

After 18 months, Bidar police arrest two key accused in ATM robbery-cum-murder case

La Liga launches big European domestic leagues without Barcelona and Real Madrid

La Liga begins its new season this weekend with some matches postponed. Defending champions Barcelona and Real Madrid will start their campaigns

Politicians from areca growing areas oppose ban on sale of gutka, pan masala

An earthquake gives you mere seconds of warning. A Roorkee company is building the sensors that will act as the first responders

Seismic Hazard and Risk Investigations makes warning systems that respond to an earthquake early.

CM Directs Officials To Prepare Comprehensive Plans To Increase Power Generation Capacity

The Chief Minister said industrialisation in the State was gathering pace and electricity consumption was expected to double every six years. Acc

Train Booked to Carry CPI Workers for Delhi Protest, Cancelled by Railways

September 1 protest is against price rise, unemployment, workers' demands

The upcoming 6G will use frequencies that this Chennai-based company is building

REIO Systems has developed a software-defined radio platform covering 7 to 24 GHz, aimed at 6G research groups, defence electronics firms and dro

NTR Fans Heave a Sigh of Relief After His Pic Goes Viral

On work front, NTR is pinning big hopes on his ongoing film Dragon and placed full confidence on director Prashanth Neel to deliver a world wide

Jagan Mohan Reddy accuses NDA govt. in Andhra Pradesh of pursuing vindictive politics

BC leaders from YSRCP are being targeted, victims are being shown as accused and false cases are being registered against them to gag the Opposit

MedevPlus makes a portable eye scanner for screening outside hospitals

MedevPlus has developed a portable optical coherence tomography device for retinal screening and is extending the same imaging technology to vete

A stroke can cut the line between intention and movement. This device tries to close the loop

Nexactly AI Solutions has built an EEG-based rehabilitation platform out of IIT Roorkee's innovation hub, and is taking it to Shark Tank India.

In 2014, scientists compared EPAS1 DNA from 40 Tibetans and 40 Han Chinese and linked a high-altitude adaptation to Denisovan-like ancestry. 12 years later, the finding traced the genetic gift to an interbreeding event about 48,700 years ago

In 2014, scientists found a remarkable clue in Tibetan DNA. They compared the EPAS1 gene in 40 Tibetans and 40 Han Chinese and uncovered a geneti

Forward Bloc asks Modi to accept Mukherjee Commission report, halt move to bring Renkoji ashes to India

Party demands declassification of all Netaji files and a fresh probe into his disappearance

Russian Proverb of the Day: There is a time for work, and an hour for Life lessons on work-life balance, productivity, discipline, time management, mental health, relaxation and why balance is the key to a happy life

Russian Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of There is a time for work, and an hour for fun. The saying reflects how balance between respo

Meghalaya High Court Criticizes Government Over Delayed Reimbursements for Judicial Officials

Shillong, August 13: The Meghalaya High Court has sharply criticized the state government for the significant delays in approving reimbursement b

Ministers review new models of retail excise policy in Andhra Pradesh

With the existing policy set to expire on September 30, they discuss formulation of the new policy based on the performance of the existing syste

A Normal Plate of Portion Distortion

People are eating more food than their bodies need, experts weigh in and explain the effects of portion distortion

Winning it on home soil, for the country, is all I could ask for: P.V. Sindhu | Interview

Fraudsters pose as senior official, dupe accountant of Rs 1.5 cr

Katni: Cyber fraudsters cheated a company linked to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA and mining baron Sanjay Pathak by sending its accountant a W

No prior magistrate approval needed for police to freeze bank accounts during probe: Karnataka HC

Test prep market heads towards $26 billion as students prioritise outcomes over access: Redseer

Success rates are roughly 1 per cent for IIT admissions and 3 per cent for preferred government medical seats

Mohammed Ali Shihab is MRPLs new Chief Vigilance Officer

UDF government in Kerala has failed to contain price rise ahead of Onam: G.R. Anil

Former Minister says the State government hasreduced the quantity and increased the price of rice distributed through the public distribution sys

20 companies bid for 7,280-crore rare earth magnet manufacturing scheme

Among the bidders are Larsen & Toubro, Coal India, 20 Microns, Attero Recycling, Lohum Magnets & Energy Solutions

Canines trump humans in 'Ohh My Dog', an overlong chase drama with a message

Canines trump humans in Ohh My Dog an overlong chase drama with a message

US sex trafficking prosecutions drop 22% amid Trump immigration crackdown: Report

Hinduja Group to invest 2,500 cr in TN across renewables, EV ecosystem

The investment includes over 200 MW of renewable energy projects and electric buses, spanning solar, wind, battery technologies, charging infrast

Last Chance to Apply for Multiple Positions at Delhi Cantonment Board

New Delhi, August 13: A significant opportunity is about to slip away for job seekers. The Delhi Cantonment Board has issued an official notifica

APJAC Amaravati plans meeting over pending demands of employees on August 16

The meeting has been planned to decide the next course of agitation as the government is yet to clarify its stand on 29 key issues, say APJAC lea

Iran, US make competing claims over control of Strait of Hormuz

Iran's Basij paramilitary head stated the Strait of Hormuz is under Iranian control. This statement followed US President Donald Trump's assertio

Constitutional democracy can't survive if practices like witch-hunting continue to elude rule of law: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has affirmed the life sentence of a man found guilty of witch-hunting, an act linked to a horrific attack on a woman in Odisha

Centricity raises Rs 280 Cr in Series A led by SMBC Asia Rising Fund

Centricity will use this funding for strengthening tech stack, expanding distribution network and deepen market reach.