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Beyond nachos: Why Bengaluru is finally ready for authentic Mexican cuisine

After years of Tex Mex food and fast-food tacos, Bengaluru is opening up to authentic and regional versions of the cuisine. We speak to the resta

Photographer arrested in Krishna district for allegedly creating fake account in womans name

The Vuyyuru circle inspectors team and the cybercrime police found that the accused had been sending obscene messages to others in the womans nam

Vande Mataram row: Kerala govts stance will be made clear on Independence Day, says CM Satheesan

CMs response comes amid Oppositions allegations that UDF government was toeing Sangh Parivars line after Chief Secretarys directive to government

Tamil Nadu secures 67,542 crore investment commitments through 97 MoUs

Tamil Nadu secured fresh investment commitments of 67,542 crore through 97 projects, with more than one lakh jobs expected, taking the first 100-

Karnataka bandh evokes lukewarm response in Mysuru

Hotels and restaurants remained open, and normal activity was witnessed across the city. Businesses on busy commercial hubs D. Devaraja Urs Road

Parliament Monsoon Session unsuccessful, Lok Sabha productivity at 19%: Kiren Rijiju frowns upon washout

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday said the recently concluded Monsoon Session of Parliament was successful from a legislative standpoint, w

YSRCP seeks voter-friendly verification of unmapped electors

MLC Lella Appi Reddy said students, employees and migrant workers might not be able to appear on the date specified, and that the place of verifi

U.S. ambassador to Israel denounces settler siege on Palestinians as terror

The remarks are especially striking from Huckabee, an evangelical Christian pastor who in the past has embraced Jewish settlement in the West Ban

Did reducing Jammu and Kashmir to a UT and abrogating its special status make a difference? | Data Point

Analysis of available data show that the Union government has not delivered on its promise of wide-ranging transformation in Jammu and Kashmir

AUS vs BAN 1st Test: Hasan Mahmud takes six wickets as Bangladesh bowls out Australia for 198

Hasan struck in his sixth and seventh overs to remove openers Jake Weatherald (23) and Travis Head (22)

Govt., Opposition MPs hold separate protests outside Parliament

Mitchell Starc sets new world record in first Test against Bangladesh in Darwin

On International Left-Handers Day, Mitchell Starc produced a milestone perfectly suited to the occasion. The Australian quick dismissed Shadman I

Mumbai: Seven Dead And Seven Injured In Kurla Landslide

Debris-removal operations were still underway. Officials said two more people were believed to be trapped under the debris.

Tata Trust passes resolution to initiate setting up of selection committee

Sir Dorabji Tata Trust has passed a resolution to initiate the setting up of a selection committee to recommend a successor to N Chandrasekaran a

AiCyberWatch Launches IT-OT Cyber Fusion Center to Advance Converged Cyber Defence

A single operations floor for IT and OT security, combining monitoring, threat intelligence, DFIR, orchestration and agentic AI under human overs

Swiatek and Rybakina Set for Womens Singles Final at Canadian Open

Toronto, August 13: The Canadian Open will feature a thrilling womens singles final between Iga Swiatek and Elena Rybakina. Swiatek secured her s

Kanwar yatra ends with 7,000 tonnes of waste, Haridwar starts cleanup

The end of the annual pilgrimage has brought a new challenge for Haridwar, as civic teams work to restore the city's busiest areas

British pound under $1.35 mark on weak UK data; GBP/INR futures linger around 129 levels

The British pound came under pressure on Thursday as dollar index holds steady around 100 mark owing to safe haven demand amid ongoing geopolitic

Tata Motors spurts after Q1 PAT jumps 83% YoY; clocks wholesales of 108,700 units

Tata Motors jumped 7.93% to Rs 834.65 after the company reported 83% increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 2,556 crore on a 19.3% rise in rev

Zee Media Corporation Ltd leads gainers in 'B' group

Omaxe Ltd, Khandwala Securities Ltd, Jubilant Agri & Consumer Products Ltd and Landmark Property Development Company Ltd are among the other gain

Astral jumps 9.5% as strong pipe performance drives Q1 PAT 52% higher

According to Motilal Oswal Financial Services (MOFSL), Astral delivered a mixed first quarter, but missed its estimates by 5-13 per cent.

Parliament passes Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill

The Bill will become law after it receives the President's assent

Man dies after hand gets trapped in note-shredding machine at RBI office in Kerala

The incident occurred during installation of the machine at office in Thiruvananthapuram, say police

Kangana Ranaut Criticizes Opposition for Disrupting Parliament Atmosphere

New Delhi, August 13: Actress and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut has voiced her concerns regarding the ongoing disruptions in Parliament. Speaking to the

Light to moderate rain likely in Andhra Pradesh till August 16

The IMD said the well-marked low-pressure area over the north Bay of Bengal is moving north-westwards and may concentrate into a depression by Th

R.K. Singh calls Indian government pusillanimous over allegedly abandoning patrolling point in Arunachal

I want to know; the nation wants to know how many other patrolling points the government has given up since 2014, asked former Union Minister and

Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam gets a new release date; film stars Rajkummar Rao in lead role

When justice needed a voice, one man became its Prahaar. The upcoming film brings the untold story of Ujjwal Nikam to the big screen. The film wa

Supreme Court agrees to take up MPs plea against use of face-recognition tech on NEET-UG protesters

Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament A.A. Rahim said that the use of facial recognition technology and covert surveillance on peaceful protesters was

UN and WHO Mobilize Aid Following Deadly Earthquake in Colombia

Bogot, August 13: The death toll from the earthquake that struck Colombia on Monday has risen to 265. The disaster has left 3,494 people injured,

Centre Advances Nuclear Mission As Karnataka's Kaiga Gets Two 700-MW Reactors, India Eyes 100 GW By 2047

Vande Mataram to be played before Jana Gana Mana, says Centre to States and government bodies

The fresh set of guidelines were uploaded on the MHAs website on February 6 but no formal announcement or a statement was issued; it states that

Withdraw circulars restricting workers from speaking to media, CITU tells Vizag Steel Plant

Ch. Narasinga Rao said the circulars of August 10 were aimed at suppressing workers voices; the union also sought the reinstatement of contract w

Facebook Rolls Out Its Standalone Creator Studio App With Al Tools

Facebook's Al creator assistant is built into the new app, offering personalised recommendations tailored to each creator's content style, perfor

Gatekeeper dies while trying to save man from being hit by train in Thanjavur district

The gatekeeper ran towards the person and attempted to pull the person to safety. However, in the process, he too was hit by the speeding train a

Actor Vikram case: Farm owner in Erode asked to produce documents on Lar Gibbons

The inspection of the farm owned by K. Keshavanathan followed a video posted on social media by Tamil film actor Vikram in which he was seen pett

Liberias Foreign Minister Begins Two-Day Official Visit to New Delhi

New Delhi, August 13: Liberias Foreign Minister, Sarah Besolo Nyanti, arrived in the national capital on Thursday for a two-day official visit. T

Indices trade with sideways; metal shares lose sheen

The Nifty traded tad below the 24,400 level. Metal shares declined after advancing in the past trading session.

Assam-Arunachal Border Tense Amid Student Body's Protest, Cops Open Fire To Disperse Crowd

Local groups on Wednesday launched an economic blockade against Arunachal in protest against the alleged firing in which 11 indigenous people fro

Fresh clash erupts along Assam-Arunachal border, police fires in air to disperse mob

As part of the agitation, protesters blocked key entry points along the inter-State border, including roads at Dwarmukh-Banderdewa, Ruksin and Si

Neet stir: SC to hear plea against Delhi Police's use of facial recognition

The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear a plea filed by a Rajya Sabha lawmaker challenging the alleged deployment of facial recognition tech

Independence Day 2026 Theme, History, Significance: Why August 15 is celebrated one day after Pakistans I-Day and what this years theme means

Independence Day 2026 Know history, theme, and significance: India will celebrate its 80th Independence Day celebration on August 15, 2026, marki

Word of the Day: Benes - what it means, origin and usage

Benes can appear as informal shorthand for benefits, while Beneis a Czech and Slovak surname derived from Benedikt, or Benedict. This Word of the

Odisha sweetens semiconductor incentives with 25% additional capital support for ISM chip projects

New Bill Aims to Halt Trumps Public Charge Rule Impacting Green Card Applicants

Washington, August 13: Democratic lawmakers in the United States have introduced a new bill aimed at preventing the use of federal funds to imple

How The Hard Reality Of Climate Change Hit Europe's Economy This Summer

Economy hit by crop damage, closed waterways, lost power; Weather damage to economy this year may exceed previous years

Uttar Pradesh frees 84,005 hectares from land mafia with 1,413 encroachers identified

Indian women's hockey team has real chance of a podium finish in World Cup: Goalkeeper Savita Punia

India's FIH Nations Cup victory provides significant confidence for the upcoming World Cup. Veteran goalkeeper Savita Punia believes the team can

MAH MBA CET Round 2 result 2026: How to check allotment, direct link, reporting dates and more

The MAH MBA CET Round 2 seat allotment result is now available for management program admissions. Candidates can check their allotment status on

NHAI tightens ambulance norms for highway accidents, Rs 10,000 fine for missing 10-minute deadline

Ambulances on national highways now face a ten thousand rupee penalty for slow response. The National Highways Authority of India has tightened s

Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury asks Telangana govt. to oppose trans law amendments in Supreme Court

Renuka Chowdhury requested the Telangana government to carefully examine the administrative, financial and implementation implications of the new

In the shadow of fear

A meditation on the worlds unbridled belligerence, its sectarian violence, and the merciless toll of Ukraine, Gaza, and Iran

Predawn burglary at retired engineers house in Madanapalle; 670 grams of gold stolen

The burglars cut the window grilles and entered while the occupants were asleep, the police said; a clues team and a sniffer dog have been deploy

Government Forced to Send FCRA Bill to JPC Due to Opposition: Shivdasan

New Delhi, August 13: CPI(M) MP V. Shivdasan stated that the government was compelled to send the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) Bill

Cong President Kharge alleges BJP linked purification ritual after Haldwani speech; Union Minister Nadda assures probe

Rajya Sabha witnesses uproar as LoP Mallikarjun Kharge alleges BJP-linked individuals performed a 'purification' ritual at a stage after his rall

July26 automobile wholesales see double digitgrowth

Passenger Vehicle sales rose 34.3% to 4.58 lakh units

More than just a ride

It was a lesson in resilience and patience

Tata Trusts to set up selection panel to pick N Chandrasekarans successor at Tata Sons

Tata Trusts has started the process to find N Chandrasekarans successor as Tata Sons chairman after he decided not to seek another term. His curr

Delhi Police impose traffic restrictions ahead of Independence Day celebrations

Cryptocurrency, Hong Kong Connection: Pune 'Reel Star' Arrested In Fraud Case

According to officials, the influencer - identified as Rohan Jadhav - surrendered in court after the cops froze all his bank accounts and financi

IIT Guwahati Develops Two-Stage Cultivation Process To Improve Carbon Capture, Microalgal Biomass Production And Bioenergy Generation

97 MoUs worth over 67,542 crore signed at TVK governments first investment conclave

The Ramanathapuram region gets its first big investment of 1,000 crore from the Phoenix Kothari Group

Americans struggle to make ends meet as inflation stays high: Fed official

A senior Federal Reserve official has warned that lower- and middle-income Americans are struggling to make ends meet, while the central bank may

Lakers set for $12.5 billion sale to Josh Kushner, Bob Iger in record deal

If approved, the transaction will see the Lakers occupy the top two spots on the list of the biggest professional sports franchise sales.

Mining and Minerals Amendment Bill Passed in Rajya Sabha, Monsoon Session Concludes

New Delhi, August 13: The Mining and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, has been passed in the Rajya Sabha. Union Minist

UGC NET June 2026 Answer Key Live: Direct Link To Download PDF, Response Sheet, Question Paper, Objection Window Details

UGC NET June 2026 Answer Key Live Updates: Applicants will be given a chance to challenge the answer key in case of discrepancies found.

Madhya Pradesh gets 8,635 crore investment proposals at Ahmedabad dialogue

5,785+ jobs expected to be created

Ex-Servicemen Picket Vellore Collectorate, Demand KV School

More than 30,000 serving and retired personnel of the Indian Armed Forces, ranging from soldiers to officers, resided in Vellore and Tirupattur d

Supreme Court asks government to consider plea flagging high-risk AI in public welfare

The petition sought a direction to the Centre to disclose all existing and proposed high-risk AI systems used by Union ministries/agencies, inclu

Why the Centre softened its stand on FCRA | The Hindu explains

The Union Government has refered the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, to a Joint Parliamentary Committee for further revie

Couple Found Dead Hours Apart In Separate States Months Before Wedding

P Anushree, a native of Poochakkad in Kasaragod, and V Amal (26) from Iritty in Kannur, were scheduled to get married in December.

Rs 1,519-Crore Amaravati E-3 Corridor Takes Major Step As CM Naidu Opens Phase-2

Lenovo India Q1 result: Revenue rises 18% on strong demand for AI solutions

Lenovo India on Thursday reported an 18 per cent year-on-year growth in revenue for the first quarter ended June 30, 2026, driven by strong deman

Indian economy remains on a resilient footing, industrial activity firming up

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) stated in a monthly update that most recent data for 2Q26 suggests that the Indian e

Eternal zooms 36% in 2 months, nears 9-month high; what's driving stock?

Thus far in the calendar year 2026, Eternal outperformed the market by soaring 12 per cent, compared to an 8.7 per cent decline in the BSE Sensex

Taiwan simulates repelling Chinese assault, to slow mobile internet in annual war games

Taiwan's military simulated repelling a Chinese air landing assault on Penghu Islands. The annual Han Kuang exercise rehearses various scenarios

Hexaware and upGrad Enterprise Expand Collaboration for Global Enterprise AI Programs

Hexaware and upGrad Enterprise Expand Collaboration for Global Enterprise AI Programs

Interview With Bifu CEO: From Exchange to Trading Network, With Financial Equality at Its Core

Interview With Bifu CEO: From Exchange to Trading Network, With Financial Equality at Its Core

Public School Pre-K Programs Linked to Better Academic Outcomes, Study Reveals

New Delhi, August 13: A comprehensive study conducted in the United States has highlighted the importance of early education for children. Accord

Non-Stop Chaos, Rushed Bills, Peak Acrimony: A Look At Parliament In Monsoon Session

On paper, the Lok Sabha passed 11 bills, but apart from the law on paper leaks, all were rushed through amid ruckus without any discussion.

Viral Video: Saif Ali Khan Plays Cricket in London

Saif is dressed in full cricket gear and bowls the ball with impressive confidence.

Kerala CM V.D. Satheesan denies requesting Meta to remove news items from its platforms

CM asks the aggrieved news channels to 'proceed with a complaint' to Meta

Heavy rain lashes Odisha, IMD issues red warning for entire State

The IMD has issued a 'red warning' (take action) of very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall across Odisha.

Supreme Court asks authorities to consider suggestions on framing guidelines on AI ethics

The Supreme Court urged the Centre to consider petitioner suggestions on AI ethics. Binding guidelines for AI surveillance and content moderation

Jimbu Thakali: A taste of homestyle Nepal comes to Delhi-NCR

No Space For Dalits: M Kharge On Purification Ceremony At His Rally Venue

Mallikarjun Kharge addressed the Vijay Shankhnaad rally at Haldwani's Ramlila Maidan on Saturday. Two days later, on August 10, a right wing grou

Pixel 11 vs Pixel 10: 7 Reasons to upgrade and 3 reasons to keep your old phone

Googles Pixel 11 series steps things up over the Pixel 10 in a few key ways like the new Tensor G6 chip, better cameras, faster charging, and th

Jagan Asks YSRC Legislators to Raise Public Issues in Assembly

Jagan Mohan Reddy said he would raise issues through the media and called upon legislators to raise issues including fee reimbursement

Train Mishap at Dharmapuri Station Kills Child, Father Suffers Fracture

Muniyappan, a resident of the Paisualli area of Dharmapuri, and his son, Yasiriyan (7), went to Dharmapuri railway station to see off their relat

Speeding Thar Rams Police Motorcycle In Ghaziabad, Home Guard Jawan Killed

The accident took place near Baharampur in the Crossing Republic police station area on Wednesday evening, when Constable Praveen Kumar and Home