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Boxer Sakshi Chaudhary Sets Sights on Asian Games After Commonwealth Gold

New Delhi, August 13: Boxer Sakshi Chaudhary, who clinched a gold medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, has shifted her focus to the upcoming Asi

Explained | What is NASAs Moon Base programme, why it wants India to be part of it ?

NASA is looking to establish an ambitious lunar outpost programme, a first of its kind in the world where humans (astronauts) will make the Moons

ICMR Recruitment 2026: Apply for 47 Section Officer Positions Now

New Delhi, August 13: The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has announced a recruitment notification for 47 vacant Section Officer positi

Iran may have used cheap drones to target US F-15 fighter jet: Report

Iran's use of multiple drones to track a US F-15E Strike Eagle during its April 3 combat loss highlights how distributed sensors and missile syst

Drinking water supply to be powered by solar energy in Rajasthan

Rajasthan's PHED plans 200 MW-plus of rooftop solar for pumping stations, targeting 180 crore in savings through a 25-year RESCO model

Singapores Indian-origin opposition MP struck off as lawyer over case of lying in Parliament

The striking-off was handed to the 50-year-old Indian-origin politician by the Court of Three Judges, the city-state's highest disciplinary body

Beyond rakhis and mithai: Sibling gifting gets a premium makeover

From jewellery that doubles as a keepsake to personalised hampers and sibling getaways, Raksha Bandhan is becoming a bigger spending occasion as

T-Hub launches deep tech founder fellowship, selects 14 startups for first cohort

The first cohort comprises Kritsnam, ArtusAI, Litemed, Zodhya, Arkle Energy, Sensehealth, Vahn, Buildwright, Sanyark Space, Semex AI, Pavakah Ene

The first definition of the metre

August 1 could well be celebrated as metres birthday as it was on this day in 1793 that the French National Assembly affirmed the decimal system

Indias Space Sector Booms with 440 Active Startups, 18 Approved by IN-SPACe

New Delhi, August 13: Indias space sector is witnessing rapid expansion, with increasing participation from private companies and startups. The c

Security beefed up in Chennai for Independence Day celebrations

Allocate 11.56 lakh houses to Telangana under PMAY-G 2.0: Housing Minister urges Centre

Mr. Reddy submitted a representation regarding this to the Union Minister for Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan in New Delhi and invited hi

TNPSC Group 2, 2A Notification 2026 released for 821 posts, know more

TNPSC has released the Group 2 and 2A recruitment notification for 821 vacancies. Candidates can register until September 9, with the preliminary

Maharashtra CET 2026 CAP Round 2 Seat Allotment result announced at website

The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell has released the MHT CET 2026 CAP Round 2 seat allotment result today, Aug 13 on the official web

Fund review: Aditya BSL Large Cap Fund

Fund review: Aditya BSL Large Cap Fund

Barcelona to PSG: How Luis Enrique has turned finals into his playground

The Paris Saint-Germain manager added another trophy to his collection on Wednesday, guiding the French champions to a 2-1 victory over Aston Vil

RBI sets new loan recovery rules: What changes for borrowers in 2027

RBI's binding rules on recovery will restrict contact hours and recovery-agent conduct, while safeguarding against wrongful device locking, but t

NEET UG 2026 Counselling: MCC Round 1 choice locking time to be out soon

MCC has issued a notice stating that the NEET UG 2026 round 1 choice-locking link will be activated soon at mcc.nic.in. The academic session for

The Journey of Shammi Kapoor: From Theater to Bollywoods Yahoo Star

Mumbai, August 13: Actor Shammi Kapoor captured hearts with his charming smile, remarkable energy, unique dance style, and carefree persona on sc

Delhi University Students' Union elections to be held on Sept 18; details here

Delhi University Students' Union elections will be held on September 18, the counting is on September 19.

India's exports rise 19.63% to $44.24 billion in July; trade deficit widens to $31.98 billion

During April-July this fiscal, exports jumped 17.04 % to $173.78 billion, and imports climbed 19.27% to $292.38 billion

Indian-born man risks losing US citizenship loss over 'false identity'

Authorities allege he concealed his past immigration history and later obtained a Green Card and citizenship

Jharkhand exam stir: FIR against 300 unnamed people in connection with August 10 march to Assembly

A senior officer said the case was registered against the unnamed people for violating prohibitory orders, causing damage to government property

Parliamentary Committee Concludes Three-Day Consultation on Demographic Changes

Srinagar, August 13: A parliamentary committee has completed its three-day visit focused on demographic changes. This tour concluded after consul

Naidu opens Seed Access Road second phase, two steel bridges at Amaravati

The 1,519-crore road runs from Rayapudi through Venkatapalem, Penumaka and Undavalli, and its third phase will link the capital region to NH-16;

Ex-TMC MLA Nirmal Ghosh Arrested Over

Fresh FIR alleges hurried cremation without family consent, while CBI continues probing the original RG Kar crime.

Daimler to invest 4,000 cr in TN; total India investments to touch 14,500 cr

The proposed investment expected to support BharatBenzs product development, manufacturing, R&D, and future technology readiness and create about

Lebanon abolishes death penalty: Where does capital punishment still exist?

Lebanons move reflects a broader global shift away from capital punishment.

Syama Prasad Mookerjees contributions to be included in educational curriculum from 2027: Suvendu

The meeting reviewed various aspects of the curriculum and books on Mookerjee along side matters related to to installation of his statue with th

NDA, INDIA bloc MPs face off outside Parliament over Jharkhand protest, Ram temple issue

Britain poised for record hot summer as western Europe swelters under another heat wave

Forecasters are predicting the mercury to rise as high as 38 Celsius in central and southeast England, falling just short of the August record of

Indias Total Exports Rise 13.31 Per Cent To $80.14 Billion In July, Merchandise Shipments Reach $44.24 Billion; Trade Deficit Widens

Margin worries weigh on logistics major Delhivery's strong growth outlook

Though margins were hit in Q1, the company expects its key segments of express parcel and part-truckload, or PTL, to post margins in the 16-18 pe

Chennai Metro Floats Tender For Water Metro DPR Along 53 Km Buckingham Canal From Ennore To Mamallapuram

India and Indonesia Strengthen Defense Ties in 12th Army Staff Talks

New Delhi, August 13: India and Indonesia have conducted their 12th Army-to-Army staff talks aimed at enhancing defense cooperation. This militar

Hilife Exhibitions Radiance Special August Brings 350+ Designers to Hyderabad

Actress Niddhi Aagerwal, actress Preetie Sundar, and many celebrities, fashion lovers graces the grand launch of hilife exhibition.

1 in every 7 Swiggy food orders placed from 99 Store's curated offering

Launched in July 2025, 99 Store is a curated in-app offering that caters to value-conscious customers.

Congress Opposes Mineral Law Amendment, Plans Movement in Jharkhand: Pradeep Yadav

Ranchi, August 13: Pradeep Yadav, the leader of the Congress legislative party in Jharkhand, has voiced strong opposition to the Mines and Minera

Jharkhand Protest Day 20: Ex-CM Raghubar Das Warns Of Hunger Strike If Govt Rejects CBI Probe

Raghubar Das gives Jharkhand government seven days for CBI probe as students continue demanding recruitment reforms.

I knew I would get India call-up one day, says Auqib Nabi, ahead of SL Test series

Nabi has been drafted into the Indian squad as a replacement for injured Jasprit Bumrah for the two-Test series against Sri Lanka

Women with endometriosis at 46% higher risk of diabetes, study suggests

Endometriosis was associated with a 46 % higher risk of type 2 diabetes compared with no endometriosis

UCC to be implemented in MP soon, will strengthen spirit of equality: CM Mohan Yadav at Tiranga Yatra

Madhya Pradesh will soon implement the Uniform Civil Code across the state. This law ensures equal application of laws for all citizens regardles

Kerala to oppose Centre's MMDR Act amendments restricting state powers on mineral taxes

Kerala will oppose federal amendments to the Mines and Minerals Act. The state argues these changes erode constitutional powers and cause revenue

Bagmane Prime Office Reit eyes nearly doubling portfolio over next 7-8 yrs

Blackstone-backed Reit sees growth supported by a 47.2 msf sponsor pipeline, low leverage and potential acquisitions across India's top six offic

Former Nepal PM Sher Bahadur Deuba Returns Home After Five Months

Kathmandu, August 13: Former Prime Minister of Nepal, Sher Bahadur Deuba, returned to his homeland on Thursday. Supporters greeted him warmly at

Hariyali Teej 2026: Is it on August 14 or 15? Check date, tithi, puja muhurat, samagri, vidhi and vrat rules

Hariyali Teej 2026 Date: Hariyali Teej, a vibrant festival, will take place on August 15, 2026. Women enthusiastically participate by observing a

Sukhbir Singh Badal injured in knife attack at Nanded gurdwara; one detained

The attack took place at the Gurdwara Mata Sahib Devan Ji Mugat in the Hazur Sahib area around 1.45 pm, when Badal was visiting the shrine, an of

If Messi can, why can't Kohli and Rohit? Harbhajan Singh backs veterans for 2027 World Cup

Harbhajan Singh believes Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma can play in the next ODI World Cup. He stated that performance and fitness should determine

Rahul Gandhi Moves SC Against Allahabad HC Order in Asset Probe Case

Rahul Gandhi has questioned the process initiated on the basis of Shishir's complaint alleging that he possessed assets beyond his known sources

Ranchi Municipal Corporation to Add Six Pink Buses, Expand Women-Only Public Transport To More City Routes

Did you know Emraan Hashmi's Awarapan was declared a flop when it initially released in 2007?

Emraan Hashmi's Awarapan has earned a cult following over the years, but the film had a very different fate when it first arrived in theatres in

Attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal: Maharashtra CM Orders Investigation

Nanded, August 13: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has sought information regarding the attack on former Punjab Deputy Chief Ministe

Putin pays his first visit to Pacific island chain claimed by Japan, drawing protest from Tokyo

Putin visited a fish plant, a hospital and a school on Iturup, one of the chain's southernmost islands

Himanta appeals for peace along Assam-Arunachal border, says boundaries can never divide hearts

A fresh clash erupted between protestors from Assam and Arunachal Pradesh in Dhemaji district, forcing the police from the neighbouring State to

THE C919 DILEMMA: China

NEW DELHI On August 12, 2026, a sleek, white COMAC C919 operated by Air China touched down at Ulaanbaatars new international airport in Mongolia

Review identifies most effective treatments for bipolar disorder

Results from the review have also been used to update guidelines, including those of the International Society for Bipolar Disorders (ISBD), for

Rs 50,000 aid for women before UP polls? Yogi govt weighs major scheme as Akhilesh attacks BJP

Ahead of the upcoming Assembly election in Uttar Pradesh, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has launched a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janat

Indian Stock Market Trades Within Limited Range; Sensex Closes Above 78,000

Mumbai, August 13: The Indian stock market experienced limited trading activity during Thursdays session. By the end of the day, the Sensex close

Centre Approves Field Trial Of 2 Billion Polymer Notes In

The Centre has approved RBIs proposal to test two billion polymer 10 and 20 notes, while paper currency continues alongside them.

Nine Indian fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy for alleged illegal fishing

The fishermen were arrested near Urumalei Point in Talaimannar on Wednesday night, the Navy said. According to a Navy release, the trawler had al

Eastern Railway Boosts Connectivity for Shravani Fair: Itwari-Madhupur Special Trains to Run Additional Trips

Assam Christian Forum welcomes referral of FCRA Amendment Bill 2026 to parliamentary committee

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India among top 5 APAC countries targeted by advanced cyber threats: Report

Kaspersky data shows 75 million cyberattacks blocked across APAC in the first half of 2026, including 3.4 million backdoor attacks, 2.4 million p

Punjab and Haryana High Court stays Pharmacy Officers and State Rural Livelihoods Mission recruitments over irregularities and cheating: AAP, CJP silent

Recently, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has stayed the recruitment of Pharmacy Officers and a selection process under the Punjab State Rural

Punjab Issues 30-Day Ultimatum to Rajasthan Over River Water Dispute, Demands 1.44 Lakh Crore in Royalties

Left AAP as I wasn't being heard, don't care about labels: Harbhajan

Harbhajan Singh explained his move from AAP to BJP citing unaddressed concerns within his former party. He felt his ideas for sports promotion we

Tata Chairman Chandrasekaran's exit fuels concerns over power of controlling charity

N Chandrasekaran's resignation as chairman of Tata Sons highlights rising tensions with the controlling Tata Trusts, which owns 66% of the holdin

Prahaar: Rajkummar Raos Ujjwal Nikam biopic gets new release date

Directed by Avinash Arun, the film was earlier set to be released in theatres on August 7

Iranian Foreign Minister Questions U.S. Intelligence Amid Tensions Over Hormuz Strait

New Delhi, August 13: Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has once again targeted the U.S. administration, raising doubts about Americ

Bihar govt to provide financial aid, job to family of Bharat Tiwari killed in police encounter

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Thursday (August 13) announced that the state government will provide financial assistance to the family

Saatvik Green Energy subsidiary bags Rs 476-cr order from Vikran Engineering

Saatvik Green Energy rose 1.68% to Rs 440.90 after its material subsidiary, Saatvik Solar Industries, received and accepted an order worth Rs 476

Maruti, Tata, Mahindra privately shared concerns on E20 with Government before public retreat

The carmakers emails show how they are privately worried about contaminants in E20, like chloride and moisture, which they say are hurting vehicl

Major Relief for Working Mothers in Punjab: CCL Rules Amended to Allow Child Care Leave After Age 18 for Specially-Abled Children

Four US States Mark Indias Independence Day With Special 15 August Proclamations

What happened inside Indiana Tim Hortons? 75-year-old customer dies after fight but employee escapes criminal charges

An Indiana Tim Hortons employee will not face criminal charges after a fight with a 75-year-old customer who later died. Prosecutors explained wh

E-PAN can be generated in 10 minutes from home, know the complete process

Now there is no need for long process and fees to get PAN card made. Eligible people making PAN for the first time can apply online sitting at ho

Definium says LSD-based pill reduces anxiety in late-stage study

The benefit emerged as early as two days after dosing and lasted throughout the 12-week study

SC Pushes Authorities to Shape Clear AI Ethics Guidelines

We are not the experts. It is a highly technical issue and it is in policy domain, the bench said.

FSSAI Suspends Licenses of Three Food Businesses Over Serious Violations

New Delhi, August 13: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has suspended the licenses of three food business operators to saf

Metro 2B Construction Crane Breaks Down In Mumbai, Massive Jams Hit Juhu, Andheri West

Whats a black hole star? Astronomers spot a strange red object bigger than our entire solar system

Black Hole Star Discovery: Astronomers using Nasas James Webb Space Telescope may have discovered a new type of cosmic object called a black hole

Chennai: 3 Youth Arrested For Bike Racing On 100-Feet Road

City police analysed the CCTV footage on the spot and arrested three persons

Fishing community in Nagapattinam village bars its youth from drinking alcohol

Those violating the ban would be liable to pay a fine of 5,000, the fishermen panchayatdars have announced

Board of Zuari Industries approves acquisition of stake in Texmaco Infrastructure & Holdings and Zuari Agro Chemicals

At meeting held on 13 August 2026

Paisalo Digital signs co-lending MoU with FatakPay

Paisalo Digital announced the signing of a Rs 500 crore co-lending MOU with FatakPay.

Wanbury receives ESQM approval for new product Rivaroxaban API

Also receives USFD DMF clearance for Paraxetine HCI and Metformin HCI

Hindalcos Baphlimali Becomes Indias First Bauxite Mine To Secure ASI Certification

Certification strengthens Hindalcos responsible aluminium credentials; company now has 11 ASI-certified operations across the value chain

Aveer Foods standalone net profit rises 11.32% in the June 2026 quarter

Sales rise 1.29% to Rs 34.45 crore

Govt was scared, rattled during Monsoon Session; oppn unity was on display: Congress

The Congress party stated the Modi government appeared scared and rattled during the recent Monsoon Session. Opposition unity was evident through

A B Infrabuild standalone net profit rises 4.30% in the June 2026 quarter

Sales rise 25.91% to Rs 76.25 crore