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India Retail Inflation Rises To 4.45% In July As Food Prices Stay Elevated

India's retail inflation increased to 4.45% in July, marking the fourth consecutive monthly rise, driven mainly by higher food prices. Food infla

TGSWREIS Offers 200 Free NEET Coaching Seats

Candidates have to obtain the detailed notification and application form from the official TGSWREIS website.

Nayanthara visits Siddhivinayak Temple with husband Vignesh Shivan & twins amid SVC63 shoot, Toxic release

For the visit, the actress opted for a khadi-coloured kurta paired with purple and bright green dupatta-and-pants set. Meanwhile, Vignesh kept it

Former Jharkhand CM Demands Quick Action on Student Protests

Ranchi, August 12: Former Chief Minister of Jharkhand, Raghuvar Das, has criticized the Hemant Soren government for not addressing the ongoing st

Rajya Sabha passes NCDC Amendment Bill; Opposition walks out

Minister of State for Cooperation Murlidhar Mohol replied to the debate. After a few minutes of sloganeering and demands for the presence of the

Real Estate Projects Fined for RERA Violations

The Authority reiterated that real estate projects must obtain mandatory RERA registration before advertising, marketing, or undertaking sales

Funds Crunch: Gram Panchayat Power Bills Remaining Unpaid

The electricity department recently served notices on gram panchayats asking them to clear at least 15 per cent of their pending bills: Reports

Man, fiancee found dead hours apart in Kerala

They were scheduled to get married in December

OWOF, KLE to launch mission against malnutrition

Chandigarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli to launch CBDC food subsidy transfers

The two Union Territories will become the first in India to fully digitise PMGKAY food subsidy delivery through Digital Rupee tokens under the ne

West Bengal's mega-project ambitions face old and familiar obstacles

The state could be the Bharatiya Janata Party's real test case of its business-friendly policies swot

Bihar Minister Advocates for Capital Express Stop at Bhabua Road Station

New Delhi, August 12: Bihars Minority Welfare Minister, Mo. Jama Khan, met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Union Health and Family Welfare

SBI uses AI to underwrite nearly 1 lakh crore in MSME loans in FY26

In FY26, in 12 months, we can underwrite loans up to 5 crore, both covering the new-to-bank customers, as well as existing customers. Almost 1 la

Revanth: Lift Godavari Water From Yellampalli, Devadula, Sitarama Projects

The Chief Minister asked officials to focus on resolving minor issues related to lift irrigation operations at the Devadula and Sitarama projects

Indel Money to raise up to 500 crore through public issue of NCDs

Indel Money, a non-deposit taking non-banking finance company, on Wednesday said it proposes to raise up to Rs 500 crore through public issue of

Plea to implement Comprehensive Green Madurai Action Plan for restoration of ecological balance and enhancement of urban green cover in Madurai

RBI invites public comments on new draft rules for banks to fix interest rates on loans

Under the framework, loan rates would be linked to an internal or external benchmark along with a risk-based spread, while floating-rate loans wo

'She can cosy up to Lulu Lenins, but...': Sen. Kennedy mocks Kamala Harris' 2028 ambitions

This ocean parasite kills a fish's tongue and ten takes its place; what makes the tongue-eating louse so different

A parasite enters fish through gills and replaces their tongues. This isopod, Cymothoa exigua, attaches to the tongue stump and functions as a ne

Amit Shah says ready to answer all questions during debate, Oppn unmoved

The government's efforts for a debate on the students' agitation in the Lok Sabha on the penultimate day of the Monsoon session came to nought wi

Major Drug Bust in Malda: Police Seize

Kolkata, August 12: A significant attempt to smuggle drugs in the Kaliachak area of Malda district, West Bengal, was thwarted by police. Acting o

Tiger Hunts Deer At Nandankanan Zoo, Dramatic Encounter Captured On Camera

Nandankanan authorities, however, said there had been no violation of zoo regulations or guidelines of the Central Zoo Authority (CZA).

TGIIC lists Durgam Cheruvu heritage hillocks for auction

Rock enthusiasts say that the the entire land parcel was once declared as Heritage Precincts, owing to the existence of huge rock formations whic

Assam flood: Rs 1,000 crore rehabilitation package required, says CM

The CM said the assessment will continue till August 30 and is expected to cover 50,000-60,000 families in Upper Assam districts severely affecte

Justice Varma cash row: Panel rejects his defence, finds charges proved

A three-member inquiry committee constituted by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has found all three charges against former Delhi High Court judge Just

WHO says Congo's Ebola outbreak on track to surpass deadliest one in history

The Congo Ebola outbreak is projected to exceed the 2014-2016 West African epidemic. This outbreak is currently the fastest-growing in recorded h

Yokohama plans to expand tyre production to 6.3 million units

We plan to scale up production capacity of passenger car tyres to 6.3 million units annually over the next two years from the current 4.5 million

TPG, Temasek sell 13% stake in Dr Agarwals Health Care for Rs 2,008 crore

Global investors TPG and Temasek sold nearly thirteen percent of Dr Agarwals Health Care. They collectively offloaded over four crore equity shar

Nine years on, GST needs a more ambitious reform agenda starting now

The discussion on addressing its remaining shortcomings, including features adopted as compromises at the time of implementation, should start no

Let's treat fair deals fairly by reforming off-market share valuations

A large chunk of foreign and domestic venture capital and private equity investments, mergers and acquisitions (M&As), as well as non-strategic a

Tanvi Sharma Makes History by Winning Taipei Open at Just 17

Mumbai, August 12: Indian badminton player Tanvi Sharma has made headlines by winning the Taipei Open at the young age of 17. In an exclusive int

HC orders suo moto contempt case against HYDRAA Commissioner

Indias first private, branded train to run as Sprite Tejas Express

IRCTC awards train branding advertising rights to M/s Sprite for six months; the private train will be announced as Sprite Tejas Express at origi

PSG vs Aston Villa UEFA Super Cup live streaming; when and where to watch match in India?

Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa are all set to lock horns in the UEFA Super Cup, an annual match which acts as a curtain raiser to the Europe

Cyberabad Traffic Police Push Staggered Shifts, Carpooling To Decongest IT Corridor

Companies were also urged to institutionalise carpooling and incentivise shared travel through priority parking and route-matching data analytics

Burden on businesses: Regulatory fragmentation increases cost of compliance

While fragmentation is a particular problem, the four Labour Codes illustrate why consolidation on paper may not automatically mean simplificatio

NIA searches 13 locations in Tamil Nadu and Mizoram after meth seizure

Five locations in Mizoram and eight in Tamil Nadu were searched, leading to the seizure of several digital devices, 71 lakh in cash, $53,500, and

Petronet LNGs revenues slip more than 50% as West Asia tensions marred supplies

Net profit although surged 33.2% in the June-end quarter.

Arkansas high school football player finds venomous cottonmouth inside helmet: Snake known for its deadly bite had been hiding behind padding

A Maumelle High School football player in Arkansas got a terrifying surprise when he discovered a 2-foot cottonmouth hiding inside his helmet. Th

Datanomics: The anatomy of the Karnataka-Tamil Nadu Cauvery water wars

Cauvery water releases from Karnataka to Tamil Nadu have mostly fallen short of mandated levels during early monsoon months, intensifying the lon

Repco Home Finance loan book grows 8.9% in Q1; net profit rises to 114 crore

GNPA ratio improves to 2.7% from 3.3% a year ago, while net interest income rises 10.2% in the June quarter

Revanth to Launch Indiramma Housing Towers Works in KPHB Today

The state government has set a target of constructing one lakh Indiramma houses in Hyderabad

Septuagenarian Retired Officer Loses 16.16 Lakh In Digital Arrest Fraud

A 76-year-old retired Central government employee from Serilingampally lost 16.16 lakh after fraudsters posing as police officials subjected her

Hunger Strike Continues: Student Leader Seeks Permission to Join Protest Site

Ranchi, August 12: Student leader Devendra Nath Mahto, who has been on a hunger strike for 11 days against alleged irregularities in the JPSC and

Quote of the Day by Katharine Hepburn: If you need a helping hand, you can find one at Inspiring lessons on self-reliance, Independence, confidence, determination and why you should believe in yourself by the American actress known for her wit, powerful performances and deep insights on human nature and lifes challenges

Quote of the Day by Katharine Hepburn: Katharine Hepburns quote, If you need a helping hand, you can find one at the end of your arm, explores th

Bombay House Blues: Chandrasekaran's exit must spur an introspection

Listing Tata Sons is expected to limit the control exercised by Tata Trusts on the holding firm of the estimated $400 billion group

Mumbai Biker, 24, Dies After Trailer Rams Her. Was On Group Ride With 22 Women

Thakkar was first taken to a health centre in Charama for treatment. As her condition worsened, she was shifted to a private hospital in Dhamtari

Malkajgiri Station To Get 3 More Rail Lines

Malkajgiri Railway Station will get three additional rail lines and two platforms, with the expansion expected to enable more train services and

Chandrachud Named Russias Arbitrator

According to a report by Global Arbitration Review, Justice Chandrachud will be part of a three-member arbitral tribunal hearing the dispute

Major Wildlife Rescue Operation in New Delhi Saves 863 Animals and Birds

New Delhi, August 12: A significant wildlife rescue operation conducted by the Delhi Polices Central District, in collaboration with People for A

Navy Chief Swaminathan meets Mauritius PM, discusses ways to boost maritime security ties

Navy Chief Admiral Krishna Swaminathan met Mauritian Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam. They discussed strengthening maritime security cooper

Bombay High Court Refuses Interim Relief To United Spirits, Mohan Meakin In FSSAI Labelling Dispute

The dispute focuses on regulatory directives passed by the FSSAI that restrict the sale of IMFL items containing artificial or nature-identical r

India, S African customs union ink terms to launch trade talks

India and the Southern African Customs Union have commenced discussions by signing Terms of Reference for a trade agreement. Expected to finalize

Need to rip ICE apart: Peggy Flanagan wins Minnesota Senate primary, progressive wave stuns Dems

100 years of Fidel Castro: The legacy that still divides Cuba

A century after his birth, Fidel Castro remains one of the most influential and controversial figures of the 20th century. Supporters credit him

Punjab Kings Kick Off 5-Day Off-Season Camp in New Chandigarh Ahead of IPL 2027

New Delhi, August 12: The Punjab Kings, two-time runners-up in the Indian Premier League (IPL), have commenced a five-day off-season training cam

boAt Steps Into Smart Projector Market With CineHead F1 Series: Check Price And Specifications

The series comprises the CineHead F1 and CineHead F1 Pro, both designed for users looking for a large-screen entertainment setup without installi

Existing electricity meters can be made smart by installing SIM cards, say TNPDCL officials

TVK govt. had announced in the 2026-2027 Budget that smart meters would be installed for 50 lakh consumers, including domestic and commercial use

Odisha offers 25% additional capex support for ISM-backed chip projects

The amended policy extends incentives to semiconductor equipment, chemicals, specialised gases, advanced materials and other critical supply-chai

Concerns Raised Over Media Ownership by Rajeev Chandrasekhar in Kerala

Thiruvananthapuram, August 12: Rajeev Chandrasekhar, the President of the Kerala BJP, has expressed serious concerns regarding the ownership and

Overnight Ukrainian blitz damages Russia's Black Sea naval stronghold, Zelenskyy says

Ukraine's air and sea drones have succeeded in limiting the movements of Russia's once-dominant Black Sea navy, Kyiv officials say, in one of the

Zhu Rongji: Fmr premier who was the architect of economic overhaul in China

A young Communist star in the 1950s, Zhu was expelled from the party in one of Mao Zedong's ideological purification campaigns.

Remand prisoner attempts suicide inside Repalle Sub-Jail

Centre softens stance on FCRA Bill following appeals by minority groups

Lok Sabha adopts the motion to send the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, to a Joint Parliamentary Committee for further re

Two killed as Colombia steps up airstrikes against rebels

Violent guerrilla clashes since early last year have killed over 100 people and displaced tens of thousands more in the rural area that borders V

Gujarat Chief Minister Distributes Over

Gandhinagar, August 12: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel announced the distribution of over 646 crore in scholarships and educational assis

Taiwan slams Indonesia, China over planned naval drills near its coast

China's defence ministry said on Tuesday the drill, to take place in mid-August at a location east of Taiwan it did not detail, would be a aviga

India exports first gasoline cargo to Russia as refinery outages mount

The shipment of around 350,000 barrels arrived on August 5, while two more cargoes are expected by month-end as attacks on Russian energy infrast

Commuters express dismay over buses skipping Panjapur-Thuvakudi Highway

Six girl students of Adavimallela Gurukul bitten by rats, treated at PHC in Khammam district

78 jail inmates clear SSC through NIOS, get special remission

Ex-cop held for allegedly smashing womans car windshield in Kochi

Oracle plans more layoffs as AI spending surges. Is the AI jobs apocalypse finally here?

Oracle is said to be planning additional job cuts this month, following a substantial reduction in its workforce in the previous fiscal year. Mea

China's Tencent posts 11% Q2 revenue rise, profit misses estimates

For the three months ended June, the Shenzhen-based gaming and internet company reported revenue of 204.8 billion yuan ($30.36 billion), in line

DAE engages industries to develop nuclear vendors for SMR reactors in India

The department is sharing knowledge and supporting technology development as India seeks greater private-sector participation in nuclear manufact

Telangana: CSIR-IICT Develops New Treatment For Diabetic Foot Ulcers, Transfers Technology For Clinical Trials

The company would work on the commercial development of the technology and its potential use in wound management: Dr Anslem de Souza, technical d

Centre approves Rs 6,839 cr VVP-II for 1,954 border villages till FY29

The Central Government has approved Vibrant Villages Programme-II with a Rs 6,839 crore outlay. This initiative will focus on the comprehensive d

Irish proverb of the day: An unpractised craft is an... what happens when the talent you were born with is left untouched? Timeless life lessons on discipline, practice, talent, self-growth, perseverance, and wasted potential from an ancient Irish tradition

Irish proverb of the day: The timeless Irish proverb, An unpractised craft is an enemy (Is namhaid ceird gan chleachtadh), reminds us that talent

2026 Super El Nio Forecast: What happens this winter could shock California, here's why

California anticipates a dangerous winter with record coastal sea levels. A rapidly strengthening El Nio threatens increased flooding and erosion

Two more arrested in ex-panchayat president murder case

Japanese proverb of the day: 'You can only endure the weaknesses of others by knowing your...' - this inspiring Japanese saying teaches life lessons on self-awareness, self-reflection, human nature and why understanding yourself can help you understand others

Japanese proverb of the day: Understanding our own flaws enables us to accept the imperfections of those around us. Acknowledging that everyone i

Man arrested for possessing wild animal body parts

Telangana Minister Accuses KTR of Misleading Public Over Land Allocation

Hyderabad, August 12: Telanganas Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu has accused K.T. Rama Rao (KTR), the executive president of the Bharat Rasht

Rajya Sabha passes Bills to change Keralas name, strengthen NCDC

The Lok Sabha passed the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026, on August 11. The Kerala Assembly passed a resolution in 2024, urging the Centre

Palghar felt two tremors of magnitude 3.4 in an hour

Both tremors happened on the night of August 10. The first one was recorded at 10:04 p.m. and the second at 11 p.m., as per the data of the Natio

Tamil Nadu makes state anthem 'Tamil Thai Vazhthu' mandatory as first song at govt events

The Tamil Nadu government has made 'Tamil Thai Vazhthu', the state's official song, mandatory as the first song to be sung at government events a

Karnataka clears Rs 6,253 crore projects in aerospace, food processing, IT, renewable energy

The Karnataka government has green-lit eighty-three industrial projects that amount to an impressive six thousand two hundred fifty-three crore r

HC stays Kalyana Lakshmi, Shaadi Mubarak schemes operation

Centre shifts 31,000 cr rail projects to low risk model to woo investors

Indian Railways has shifted six proposed PPP track projects worth 31,814 crore from a revenue-sharing model to HAM, reducing risk for private inv

Cauvery: Karnataka will approach Supreme Court, says Cheluvarayaswamy