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Trump Administrations Harvard Antisemitism Lawsuit Dismissed by U.S. Court

District Judge Richard Stearns in Boston ruled that the government had not sufficiently proven that Harvard breached a Civil Rights Act provision

Former Unit 731 Member Confirms Japanese Army Buried Poison Gas Bombs in China

Beijing, August 13: A museum dedicated to the crimes of Japans Unit 731 released new historical documents on August 12. These documents include a

Plea filed in Jharkhand HC seeking other exams conducted by JPSC under probe after paper leak incident

The controversy surrounding the 14th JPSC Civil Services Examination has now reached the Jharkhand High Court. A Public Interest Litigation (PIL)

Karnataka government's proposed public spaces bill may hit RSS activities; here's why

The Karnataka government is considering introducing a bill to regulate the use of government premises and public property by private organisation

AP Grameena Bank Eases Norms for Loans to SHGs

Groups with eight active members can now access repeat loans

Bid To Sideline EPS Within AIADMK Still On

Rebel AIADMK leaders are reportedly considering forming an AIADMK II group in the Assembly and supporting TVK, amid continued differences with Ed

Shops in Kadavanthra fined 6,500 in food safety drive

Violations include the use of banned food colouring and stale milk, as well as the absence of health cards and drinking water test reports

Leicester's Thai owners put troubled club up for sale: reports

Leicester City's Thai owners, King Power, have reportedly placed the club up for sale. This comes after successive relegations from the Premier L

Indian NCC Delegation Visits Presidential Palace in Vietnam

Hanoi, August 13: A 15-member delegation from the National Cadet Corps (NCC) of India visited the Presidential Palace and the mausoleum of Vietna

Turkiye lays out plans for defence pact with Pakistan, Saudi Arabia

The three Sunni Muslim U.S. allies, alarmed by a regional conflagration that has brought Iranian missile fire onto Gulf oil exporters, signed the

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Caste-based discrimination against Mallikarjun Kharge condemnable: Kerala Chief Minister Satheesan

He says the incident at Haldwani in Uttarakhand was a blatant violation of democratic values and the right to equality guaranteed by the Constitu

Indian NCC Delegation Visits Presidential Palace in Vietnam, Pays Tribute to Ho Chi Minh

Hanoi, August 13: A 15-member delegation from the National Cadet Corps (NCC) visited the Presidential Palace and the mausoleum of Vietnams first

Durand Cup | Jamshedpurstorms into the last eight

Ajinkya Rahane begins life as commentator, joins Sri Lanka vs India Test series panel

Ajinkya Rahane begins life as commentator joins Sri Lanka vs India Test series panel

'This was my World Cup' says Somali ref after UEFA Super Cup

Somali referee Omar Artan officiated the UEFA Super Cup after missing the World Cup. He was denied entry to the United States due to alleged terr

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RSS may soon need Karnataka govt's nod for use of govt schools, public grounds

RSS may soon need Karnataka govts nod for use of govt schools public grounds

Minor Girl Assaulted Repeatedly, Accused Arrested

Police registered a case and recorded the girls statement through a Bharosa Centre before conducting medical examinations

Freedom Habba: One person per QR code, 3,000 police personnel deployed

CPI(M)-Backed Islamic Bank Depositors Face Financial Troubles, Kerala CM Promises Investigation

Kannur, August 13: Depositors of a Sharia-compliant cooperative society initiated by CPI(M) leaders in Kannur are facing financial difficulties.

US can keep naval blockade on Iranian ports indefinitely, Pentagon chief says

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated the Navy can maintain an indefinite blockade of Iran. Ships will be rotated in and out of the region as

Odisha Honours 24 Organ Donors with Suraj Samman on World Organ Donation Day

On the occasion of World Organ Donation Day, a state-level ceremony was held at the Conference Hall of Lok Seva Bhawan. Health and Family Welfare

Aurionpro bags data centre order worth nearly 100 crore from global hyperscaler in Navi Mumbai

The win adds to Aurionpros growing order book in the data centre segment, where it positions itself as a full-stack solutions provider

Anchor investors sell 50% of IPO holdings after a year:SEBI

Mutual Funds were notably more conservative than FPIs.

Israel sends troops into West Bank homes besieged by Jewish settlers

Israeli troops occupied Palestinian homes in Qusra village on Thursday. Settlers had trapped Palestinian families in a siege since the weekend. T

Why has FSSAI suddenly woken up?

Why has FSSAI suddenly woken up

What happened in Emraan Hashmi's Awarapan and should you watch it before Awarapan 2?

What happened in Emraan Hashmis Awarapan and should you watch it before Awarapan

Kerala Water Authority to hand over unused Kaloor reservoir to SUEZ

40-lakh-litre tank could supplement distribution network served by Thammanam tank; only six of 13 overhead storage reservoirs in Kochi are operat

Amagi net profit surges to Rs 34 Cr in Q1

The SaaS company's revenues touched Rs 437 crore during the quarter, a year-on-year growth of 32.4%, its highest quarterly revenue till date.

MBA graduate was struggling after leaving his job when he discovered paan shop owner had bought car & built Rs 1 crore fortune; Internet debates education-wealth gap

An MBA graduate reevaluated traditional career paths after noticing the impressive wealth of a local paan shop owner. This revelation ignited a v

Major General Sunil Kumar Rajdhan, a Gallant Hero, Passes Away

New Delhi, August 13: Major General Sunil Kumar Rajdhan (Retd), a valiant warrior of the Indian Army, passed away on Thursday. His demise has lef

Tablespace leases 500,000 sq ft Hyderabad office space for 163 crore

The coworking space provider will pay Rs 163 crore in rent over five years for 506,251 sq ft in Hyderabad's Laxmi Infobahn Software Park, documen

Amend Constitution to freeze the strength of the Lok Sabha at 543, Vijay tells PM Modi

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay makes the demand in a letter to Prime Minister Modi, enclosing a copy of the resolution moved by him an

An explosion strikes an ammunition plant near Rome; no injuries reported

An explosion struck an ammunition manufacturing plant in Colleferro near Rome on Thursday. Local authorities confirmed the incident at the former

Bangladesh orders malls and markets to shut by 8 pm as it faces 12-hour power cuts

Bangladesh has enforced earlier closing times for businesses to save electricity. Severe gas shortages are significantly impacting the nation's p

Rahul Gandhi moves SC against fishing inquiry into allegations of disproportionate assets

Through his counsel, Rahul Gandhi termed the series of directions passed by the Lucknow Bench of the High Court directing the CBI and the ED to p

Daimler To Invest 4,000 Crore in Tamil Nadu, Create 400 Jobs

With this fresh investment, the automakers total investment in India rose to Rs 14,500 crore

Quote of the day by Lewis Carroll: 'While the laughter of joy is in full harmony with our deeper life, the laughter of...' - inspiring quote by Through the Looking-Glass author teaches life lessons on laughter, joy, knowing when to joke and why some things should be taken seriously

Quote of the day by Lewis Carroll: Lewis Carroll's quote distinguishes genuine joy from mere amusement. He believed true happiness aligns with li

Rehab centre residents should not be denied voting rights: Karnataka State Police Complaints Authority member

Karnataka State Police Complaints Authority member Mohan Kumar Danappa says several eligible voters are currently undergoing treatment at de-addi

Quote of the Day by Nikola Tesla: I do not think you can name many great inventions that have been made by married men The legendary inventors striking take on marriage, ambition, sacrifice and the price of extraordinary success

The quote of the Day by Nikola Tesla, I do not think you can name many great inventions that have been made by married men explores the famous in

Samsung strengthens AI data centre cooling solutions with new FlktGroup manufacturing facility in Pune

The Pune facility is the first new FlktGroup manufacturing facility to become operational since Samsung Electronics completed its acquisition of

Delhi University Student Union polls on September 18, counting on September 19

Delhi University Student Union polls on September counting on September

US Russia-linked tariff bill concerns India, but trade talks reassuring

A bipartisan US Senate bill could expose India to tariffs of up to 100 per cent over Russian oil purchases, even as New Delhi says trade talks re

More complaints emerge after Kanniyakumari chit-fund operators arrest for defrauding over 90 people of 9 crore

For TCS, N Chandrasekaran's exit brings an end to an era of continuity

Chandrasekaran's exit as Tata Sons chairman marks a major shift for TCS, leaving its leadership to navigate AI disruption without the group chair

HC Dismisses Darshan's Petition To Object Co-accused Turning Approver In A Murder Case

After City Civil and Sessions Court -59 Bengaluru rejected the application from Darshan who sought to file objections. Darshan argued an opportun

Odisha Pushes Horticulture Revolution to Lift Farmer Incomes

Odisha is doubling down on its horticulture potential to deliver higher earnings and better nutrition for farmers across the state. At a high-lev

Who could replace Karoline Leavitt? Meet frontrunners for Trump's Press Secretary

Who could replace Karoline Leavitt Meet frontrunners for Trumps Press Secretary

Storage in Indias key reservoirs near 60% of capacity

Level in all five region tops 50% of capacity with five reservoirs filled to capacity

US judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit alleging Harvard failed to protect Jewish students

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Trump administration against Harvard University. The administration alleged Harvard failed to pr

Know AIDS, No AIDS: Delhi govt launches 2-month HIV awareness drive targeting youth

Know AIDS No AIDS Delhi govt launches month HIV awareness drive targeting youth

Kerala HC seeks response from State on specific reason for suspension of teacher over quiz question on V.D. Savarkar

PTI calls protests after Afridi denied meeting with Imran Khan at Adiala Jail

PTI calls protests after Afridi denied meeting with Imran Khan at Adiala Jail

Robust Double-Digit Vehicle Sales Set Strong Festive Tone Ahead

Passenger vehicle (PV) dispatches, the barometer of the economy, factory gates to dealers rose 34.3 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to 4.58 lakhs in

Max Healthcare to explore setting up medical colleges

The company has not announced any specific location or timeline for setting up a medical college. Its disclosure only states that it will explore

Kangana Ranaut Clarifies Comments on Gen-Z Amid Student Protests

Mumbai, August 13: Actress and Member of Parliament Kangana Ranaut has addressed her previous comments regarding Gen-Z during the student protest

Aditya Birla Group levies royalty on Grasim, Hindalco, Novelis for brand use from June 2026

Aditya Birla Group companies will pay a brand royalty starting June 2026. A 0.25% revenue royalty is mandated, capped annually at Rs 225 crore. G

Commuters voice concern over insufficient traffic regulations near Women and Child Hospital

Indian Hotels, Tata Steel among key picks in Tata group for Jefferies

Jefferies favours Indian Hotels, Tata Consumer, Tata Steel and Voltas, while remaining cautious on TCS, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles and Tata P

Naidu pushes pumped storage, solar power to cut electricity costs in Andhra Pradesh

Chief Minister calls for a study on the feasibility of setting up pumped storage energy projects at the States 130 reservoirs; directs officials

884 fast-track courts functional across India; A.P. and J&K record lowest conviction rates for three straight years

Government tells Rajya Sabha 17.5 lakh cases pending in fast-track courts, over 25 lakh in fast-track special courts; says States must fill judic

State to take up continued arrest of Rameswaram fishermen with Centre, says Minister Srinath

Quote of the Day by Tom Holland: I think the most important thing is to be grateful for what... Timeless life lessons from an inspiring quote by the Spider-Man star on gratitude, family, happiness, love, mindfulness, meaningful relationships, and why appreciating the people in our lives may be one of lifes greatest lessons

Quote of the day by Tom Holland: Tom Holland's famous quote, I think the most important thing is to be grateful for what..., is a simple reminder

Growth has to be done with hawkish eye on risk: SIB chairman Jose Kattoor

South Indian Bank targets 3.25 trillion in total business within three years, with a focus on digital banking, retail assets, stronger efficiency

Pakista's KPK CM calls for protest after meeting with Imran Khan denied

Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has called for protests after his delegation was denied a meeting with Imran Khan. Authorities have repeatedly denie

Kerala HC extends stay on PCB order to close down poultry-waste rendering unit in Keralas Kozhikode

The court was considering a report on a site inspection jointly conducted by the environmental engineer from the PCB and the District Collector

WV Raman Prefers Sarfaraz Khan Over Dhruv Jurel for First Test Against Sri Lanka

New Delhi, August 13: Former Indian batsman Venkatesh Prasad has expressed his preference for Sarfaraz Khan over Dhruv Jurel in the playing eleve

Pawan Says Human-Wildlife Coexistence Indicates True Development

The Deputy CM said wildlife conservation is a shared responsibility

Revenue inspector caught taking 30,000 bribe in Jagtial

MIT Bengaluru, IBM launch AI lab to accelerate, democratise new-age skills

The lab will provide advanced AI computing resources, research infrastructure, and digital skilling opportunities to students, researchers, and i

Courage Under Fire: Chronicles of hard-won lessons in crises and leadership

Suresh Narayanan's memoir offers thoughtful lessons in crisis management and leadership, drawing on the Maggi controversy, Covid-19 and crises ac

Freedom at Midnight: Kerala HC dismisses PIL challenging restriction on entry of men at women-only event

Court says the petitioner based his plea on unverified press reports and that he did not approach the authorities concerned with his grievance or

Sudden water inflow traps workers inside Uttarakhand tunnel, 16 rescued

In a dramatic rescue operation, sixteen workers were saved from a Chamoli tunnel after torrential rains triggered a water surge. Prompted by this

India must redefine its cities before urban growth outpaces governance

A city is not an inventory of assets but a metabolism, drawing in water, energy, land and people and returning them in usable form or failing to

Chandigarh University joins ISRO to host National Space Technology Conclave on 17th-18th August; Group Capt Shubhanshu Shukla among 30 Space Scientists to attend

Chandigarh University joins ISRO to host National Space Technology Conclave on 17th-18th August; Group Capt Shubhanshu Shukla among 30 Space Scie

Gen Zs festive shopping now hinges on inner circle approval, GWI-Snapchat research finds

The study finds that 70% of Gen Z consumers say creator content aids product discovery, but personal conversations largely shape purchase decisio

Rajasthan Cabinet approves Bills for Uniform Civil Code, protection of trees

Both the Bills will be introduced in the Assemblys monsoon session beginning on August 20, says Parliamentary Affairs Minister Jogaram Patel

USGS Earthquake Alert: 5.5-magnitude quake strikes off El Salvador Coast

A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck off El Salvador's coast on Wednesday. The offshore event occurred at a moderate depth of 56.8 kilometers. Tremo

Come to Sri Lanka: Auqib Nabi's India call came when he least expected it

Come to Sri Lanka Auqib Nabis India call came when he least expected it

Rajasthan Cabinet Approves Tree Protection and Uniform Civil Code Bills

Jaipur, August 13: The Rajasthan Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, approved several significant proposals during its meeting o

Literary Stalwart Varalakshmamma Remembered

The programme, organised by the Forum for Better Bapatla, included garlanding of her statue and tributes.

iCloudHomes: Luxury Redefined in Trivandrum

4 Zodiac Signs finally escape a 2-year karmic struggle as their luck begins to change

In astrology, the end of a difficult cycle is often less about receiving a reward and more about becoming ready for what comes next. Sometimes th

Odisha Urban Academy, Sri Sri University Join Hands for Urban Governance Reform

In a significant step towards strengthening holistic governance and institutional well-being, a high-level review meeting was held today at the 3

Rahul Gandhi will be the PM in 2029, says T.N. Minister

Muzaffarnagar riots case against 25 BJP leaders withdrawn

Maharashtra govt scraps 10% higher construction rates in tribal areas

Maharashtra govt scraps higher construction rates in tribal areas