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Putin says Russia will start seizing European vessels if its ships targeted

The comments, which Putin made as he oversaw navy drills in Russia's far east, come as the EU tries to ratchet up pressure on Russia's so-called

Naseeruddins 'love affair with Pakistan' had not ended decades after Partition: Kangana Ranaut

Amit Shahs Anticipated Visit to West Bengal Marks BJPs 100 Days in Power

Kolkata, August 12: Union Home Minister Amit Shah is expected to visit West Bengal later this month. This visit coincides with the completion of

Delhi High Court questions Meta over Rights Manager access after creator alleges misuse of copyright tool

The Delhi High Court questioned Meta's copyright tool access policy. A content creator alleged misuse of the tool by unauthorized users. The cour

7-second gravity blackout? NASA explains viral earth disaster claim

Viral posts falsely claimed Earth would experience a seven-second gravity blackout. Scientists confirmed this physics-bending anomaly is impossib

That old phone in your drawer could be hiding gold: Study reveals a tonne of e-waste can contain 100 times more gold than gold ore; every handset contains tiny traces of gold, silver & copper, and millions of devices could create urban mine

Old mobile phones contain valuable metals such as gold, silver and copper, with some metals found at higher concentrations in e-waste than in con

Kerala Police reconstitute team probing attack on ED officials

Investigation has entered its final stages and a large team is no longer considered necessary. Most of the accused have already secured bail, whi

147 million ounces of gold is there: Rand Paul opens Fort Knox Vault; drops shocking findings

West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari orders arrests over derogatory Netaji remarks online

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari ordered police to arrest individuals posting derogatory remarks about Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. He

Aadi Amavasai: Thousands climb up Sathuragiri hills

GIFT City commodity trading proposal under govt review: IFSCA chief

IFSCA is discussing with the government a proposal to classify commodity trading as a financial product in GIFT IFSC, potentially boosting India'

Karnataka Lokayukta raids treasury offices, finds 23 lakh digital transactions in staffers account

Gig Workers Can Start Investing in NPS with Just

New Delhi, August 12: Good news for gig workers associated with e-commerce platforms like Zomato, Swiggy, Blinkit, and Urban Company. They can no

Constable found dead in LB Nagar police station

Rescuers evacuate more than 200 from a ferry fire that left at least 1 dead near Bali

Rescuers saved 211 people from a ferry fire near Bali island. One passenger's body was recovered after the blaze erupted at sea. The Putri Yasmin

TVK governments first big business game: scores 97 deals, 67,452 crore

This will be the new governments first major investment conclave

Students take part in cycle rally to Yellur fort in Belagavi

In 80 million BCE, an ancient reptile left behind a crucial fossil showing how limbs disappeared. 80 million years later, scientists found it suggested early snakes may have evolved across both land and water

An ancient fossil discovered in Brazil offers new insights into snake evolution. This 80-million-year-old specimen suggests early snakes inhabite

Chinas Automobile Exports Surge in July

Beijing, August 12: According to the China Automobile Manufacturers Association, Chinas automobile exports continued to rise in July. Recent data

Mahindra family completes 500 crore commitment to Mahindra University

Anuradha and Anand Mahindra have contributed M&M shares worth around Rs 300 crore, completing their pledge to support the university's academic a

Assam flood situation improves as number of affected dips to 87,000, toll rises to 103

Assam's flood situation saw improvement on Wednesday, with fewer people affected. The state's flood death toll has now tragically reached 103 peo

KFDC bid to enhance ecotousism experience for tourists

Agency has started training eco-guides on the flora and fauna of the region to enhance ecotourism standards. The training initiative kicked off a

Chinas New Missile Dare Triggers Ugly Fight With US, Japan | Why India Should Care

Japan protested. Washington called China out. Beijing accused America of double standards. At the centre of the dispute is Chinas July 6 launch o

Strong field for Asian Junior chess championship

Chinas Vita Journal Launches First Print Edition in Life Sciences

Beijing, August 12: The first print edition of the Chinese journal Vita in the field of life sciences was released on Wednesday. The term Vita is

BJP questions B. Nagendras reinduction into Cabinet

BJP has sought an explanation on the need to make Nagendra a Minister despite allegations of misappropriation of funds against him

ICMR scientists visit Visakhapatnam Port to study maritime logistics

Civil Surgeon faces probe for alleged use of false caste certificate

The former resident of Indukurpet mandal in Nellore district has been facing allegations of obtaining a false Scheduled Caste (SC) certificate ar

Row erupts over 'shuddhikaran' after Mallikarjun Kharge's rally in Haldwani; Congress, BJP trade charges

A heated political clash erupted between Congress and BJP over a controversial purification ceremony. Congress accused a BJP-affiliated group of

Flipkart, Amazon, Meesho top list of e-commerce firms facing most complaints on NCH in 2025

Flipkart and Amazon received the highest number of consumer complaints in 2025. Meesho and Myntra also featured prominently on the list of e-comm

A night of panic for NEET-PG aspirants over exam centre allocations

Some aspirants were shocked to see centres in allotted in North Indian cities. However, they were later relieved when the NBEMS website revised t

Tier-II, III cities account for over half of forex demand: Thomas Cook

Thomas Cook's report shows smaller cities driving forex demand as young travellers adopt digital channels and buyers increasingly opt for destina

Around 500,000 earthquakes are recorded across world every year, key to limit massive destructions may be liked to unique move in 1970s. Here's what experts are saying

Earthquakes are among the greatest global challenges for the safety of structures. Existing buildings constructed before the introduction of mode

Retired teachers recallKakatiyaUniversitys formative years

China Urges for Restraint in Palestine-Israel Conflict

Beijing, August 12: On August 11, the permanent Chinese representative to the United Nations, Fu Cong, addressed an emergency open meeting of the

Aashada Saare offering festival concludes at Kanaka Durga temple

Develop TirupatiTiruvannamalai national highway, MPs urge Union Minister Gadkari

In a joint representation to the Union Minister for Highways, the MPs from Tirupati, Kadapa and Tiruvannamalai highlight the need to develop the

Half of Afghan women rarely leave home as Taliban restrictions deepen: UN agency

Half of Afghan women now leave their homes only once or twice monthly. Taliban decrees have systematically dismantled women's rights since August

Quote of the Day by George Bernard Shaw: Never wrestle with a pig in the mud; you both get dirty, but..... Inspiring lessons on wisdom, self-control, emotional strength, boundaries and why knowing when to walk away can be your greatest strength by the celebrated Irish playwright, critic and Nobel Prize-winning author

Today's Quote of the Day by George Bernard Shaw: The famous quote by George Bernard Shaw, Never wrestle with a pig in the mud; you both get dirty

Delhi weather on August 15: Will it rain on Independence Day? Check IMD forecast

The weather is likely to add an unexpected twist to the 80th Independence Day celebrations this year, with the national capital likely to witness

Karnatakas Hubli-Varanasi Train Service Set to Operate Three Days a Week

New Delhi, August 12: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has assured that the Hubli-Varanasi train service will soon operate three days a week. Th

West Asia conflict may have fiscal implications in FY27: Finance Ministry

The ministry said its fiscal consolidation path and Rs 1 trillion stabilisation fund provide room to absorb mild shocks, but sustained oil-price

Woman arrested under Goondas Act for prenatal sex determination in Dharmapuri

Bengal Assembly passes twin Bills to raise Kolkata wards to 209, Howrah to 68

West Bengal Assembly approved legislation to increase civic body wards in Kolkata and Howrah. Elections for these municipal corporations are anti

Floral showers on Kanwariyas

Floral showers by state officials only signify respect and are cultural symbolism; this gesture is deification of Kanwariyas.

Coimbatore Corporation proposes 824-crore UGD project for Kalapatti, Vilankurichi, and Saravanampatti

The project will cover wards 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 21, 22, and 23, and is expected to provide underground sewer connections to around 33,637 hous

RDPR Minister responds to complaints against off-road adventure activities in Chikkamagaluru

Large brokerages to show post-CAS indicative prices by August 14

Mutual fund participation rate in CAS has drastically increased to 25% compared to 5-7% earlier.

Centres panel on demographic changes ignored displaced families of LoC in Kashmir: AIP

The Awami Ittehad Party has demanded that the committees focus must extend beyond alleged demographic inflows to the outflow of indigenous popula

Daily electricity demand exceeds 270 MU in Andhra Pradesh due to El Nino impact

Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar asks officials to ramp up generation and purchase power from external sources to ensure uninterrupted supply

Anchorpoint and HashKey Exchange Partner on HKDAP Beta Access

Anchorpoint and HashKey Exchange Partner on HKDAP Beta Access

Govt weighs tiered incentives to phase out zero MDR in coming years: FinMin

The Finance Ministry is exploring selective MDR restoration or tiered incentives as a parliamentary panel flags a widening funding gap in the UPI

Water level in Mullaperiyar dam stands at 123 feet

Chief Minister releases critic M. Leelvathis Bharathalokam

Writer lauded for coming up with her own version of the characters and moments in the Mahabharata at the age of 98

Govt spends 292 crore under National Green Hydrogen Mission so far: MNRE

The mission has awarded electrolyser capacity of 3,000 MW annually and green hydrogen production capacity of 756,100 tonnes per annum to particip

Inflation likely to rise from here as food prices remain key risk: Experts

Retail inflation in India is projected to increase in upcoming months. Food prices are the primary driver, though inflation should stay below six

Julius Baer leases 74,037 sq ft office in Mumbai for India GCC operations

The Swiss private bank's India arm has taken the Andheri East property on a 60-month lease, with a total rental outgo of Rs 102.6 crore and annua

Ex-Jharkhand CM Raghubar Das threatens hunger strike if CBI probe into exam irregularities not recommended

Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das on Wednesday (August 12) threatened to go on a hunger strike if the Hemant Soren-led government fail

Harry Potter TV series gets another big name, but suspense over Lord Voldemort continues; check cast list

Exciting news in the world of wizardry! Nicholas Hoult is set to step into the shoes of Gilderoy Lockhart for the second season of the Harry Pott

Leadership transition may weigh on GCPL's near-term business outlook

Sudhir Sitapati's sudden exit has raised concerns over execution and strategy, though GCPL has retained its guidance and appointed internal execu

Elon Musk Recommends Visiting China for Its Unique Beauty

Beijing, August 12: American entrepreneur and Tesla CEO Elon Musk took to social media on August 11 to express his admiration for China. He state

France Heatwave Shock: Whats really driving the 15 billion economic toll?

France faces enormous economic costs from ongoing summer heatwaves and drought. These combined direct and indirect losses are estimated between t

No Neeraj Chopra-Arshad Nadeem clash in Lausanne Diamond League as Pakistani athlete to miss event

There won't be a clash between the two latest Olympic champions - Arshad Nadeem and Neeraj Chopra - in the Lausanne Diamond League as the Pakista

Brics face constraints in mobilising private capital at scale: Sitharaman

The finance minister said public funds should catalyse private investment, while stable policy frameworks and multilateral institutions must help

Vineet Gupta, Ashoka University Founder, on One-Year PG Degrees: Flexibility Must Not Come at the Cost of Quality

Vineet Gupta explains why shorter master's pathways can support career mobility, but only when institutions protect rigour, outcomes, faculty qua

Kadapa police arrest two suspended government officials in 3.80-crore job scam

According to the police, the two allegedly using their prior work experience at the Zilla Praja Parishad (ZPP) office to lure 25 unemployed perso

Expired idli rava, coconut powder found in Bengaluru canteen during food safety check

Karnataka Health Department officials resumed inspections of eateries across Bengaluru. Expired food items and hygiene violations were discovered

Andhra Pradesh tops job, SHG targets but badly trails on housing and roads

The state exceeded employment and self-help group targets under the Twenty Point Programme but achieved barely a third of its rural housing and r

Jagan asks YSRCP legislators to raise peoples issues, expose govt.s failures in Assembly

Stating that he will raise issues through the media, the YSRCP chief accuses the government of denying the principal opposition party the Leader

Mysuru: KSRTC to operate bus services as usual during bandh

Nitin Gadkari promises flyover at Saravanampatti junction in Coimbatore

The busy junction, home to many colleges and IT firms, has the dubious distinction of being an accident black spot; Centre approved a proposal to

Fraudsters bought lavish cars': Minnesota homeless fraud exposed, RFK Jr. reveals shocking details

Fraudsters bought lavish cars': Minnesota homeless fraud exposed, RFK Jr. reveals shocking details

FIR can now be lodged against Justice Yashwant Varma: Legal experts

A panel found Justice Yashwant Varma guilty of cash discovery allegations at his residence. Legal experts believe an FIR can now be lodged agains

Outrage Over Sushmita Devs Lungi Wala Comment Sparks Political Tensions

New Delhi, August 12: A significant uproar erupted in the Parliament complex following a comment made by a Member of Parliament (MP) directed at

SIR: 2.41 lakh voters removed from ASDDO list; dead, duplicate categories rise

Animal welfare body urges Hyderabad citizens to stop offering milk to snakes during Naga Panchami

Meta faces biggest youth social media test yet as 29 US states go to trial

The seven-week trial will test claims that Meta designed Facebook and Instagram to keep children hooked and misled users about the safety of its

MoRTH revises BOT model concession agreement to attract private players

The revised model concession agreement includes buyback, revenue support and traffic-risk sharing measures aimed at making BOT highway projects m

Support for Karnataka bandh divided in Mysuru

Lord's Mark Industries Becomes India's First and Only Company to Receive License for Gut Microbiome Analytics Platform

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Global oil supply shortfall to deepen as Hormuz reopening remains elusive, IEA says

Global oil supply will fall by 4.3 million barrels daily this year. Renewed Middle East hostilities are disrupting supplies and deepening the oil

China says India border stable as Pakistan steps up diplomacy and security

China says India border stable as Pakistan steps up diplomacy and security

Apply Now for 2,218 Nursing Officer Positions at AIIMS: Deadline Approaching Fast

New Delhi, August 12: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) offers a dream job opportunity for thousands of aspiring candidates. If

With no road, Edamalakkudy man carried on bamboo stretcher for 10 km via dense forest to hospital

The demand of the tribal panchayat residents for a road connecting Koodallarkudy with Anakkulam, following similar incidents last year, remains u

Risky vehicle stunt in Kanjirapuzha reservoir in Kerala sparks concern

Welding works spark blast aboard African-bound cargo vessel at Keralas Kollam; one injured

Students take out Tricolour march in Hubballi, carry 150-foot-long national flag

Around 700 students took part in Tiranga Rally carrying a 150-foot Tricolour march in Hubballi on Wednesday as part of Independence Day celebrati

Bapatla Collector calls for focus on developmental journalism

Come clear on Arunachal: Asaduddin Owaisi

Reviving the Dream of Sonar Bangla: A New Era in Bengal, Says Ramchandra Das

Kolkata, August 12: Jagadguru Ramabhadracharyas successor, Ramchandra Das, shared his insights on the religious and social landscape of West Beng