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Gandhinagar, Aug 12 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Wednesday felicitated three government hospitals for securing national recognition for their work in organ donation and transplantation, with the awards being presented to him and the Council of Ministers during the state Cabinet meeting in Gandhinagar. The three institutions the Institute of Kidney Diseases []

Mumbai, Aug 12 (IANS) Actor Anil Kapoor has opened up about hosting the quiz game show India Ke Top 1%. The Mr India actor believes the show stands apart from conventional quiz formats as it focuses on common sense and the ability to think differently, offering contestants a platform where practical thinking can be just []

Chennai, Aug 12 (IANS) The AIADMK and BJP on Wednesday opposed the special resolution moved by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay against constituency delimitation, while maintaining that any future exercise should not reduce Tamil Nadus representation in Parliament. Participating in the Assembly debate, AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami said delimitation itself was not objectionable []

New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday deferred, till August 17, the hearing on Tamil Nadus plea seeking directions to Karnataka to release 26.954 tmcft of Cauvery water. The matter was deferred after Chief Justice of India (CJI), Surya Kant, informed the parties that Justice Vikram Nath, who was scheduled to hear []

Mumbai, Aug 12 (IANS) Indias capital markets regulator has found no signs of manipulation in the newly introduced closing auction session, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said on Wednesday, amid concerns raised by some market participants over the new mechanism. Speaking at an event in Mumbai, Pandey described the []

Mumbai, Aug 12 (IANS) Actor Parag Tyagi remembered his late wife, Shefali Jariwala,on their wedding anniversary on Wednesday. He took to his official Instagram handle and dropped a throwback video of himself enjoying some fun romantic time with Shefali at Mumbais Juhu beach area. In the video that included the text Together Forever, Shefali and []

Seoul, Aug 12 (IANS) North Korea has denounced South Koreas efforts to build a nuclear-powered submarine, calling it a step toward nuclear armament, and warned of unparalleled power to neutralise threats, Pyongyangs state media said Wednesday. In a commentary carried by the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), Jang Kum-chol, first vice minister of North Koreas []

New Delhi/Bengaluru, Aug 12 (IANS) As many as 72 gram panchayats in Karnatakas Dharwad district have been declared tuberculosis (TB)-free, marking significant progress towards eliminating the disease, Union Minister for Food and Consumer Affairs Pralhad Joshi said on Wednesday. Joshi, who is also the MP from Dharwad, made the remarks during a consultation meeting of []

Recognized for advancing diabetesoral health research while promoting collaborative, patient-centered care through clinical excellence, education, and teamwork. Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 12: As healthcare increasingly shifts toward integrated and preventive care, Dr. Vinitha Ramachandran is helping reshape conversations around one often-overlooked aspect of chronic disease management the connection between diabetes and oral health. A []

Swami Sahajanand Maharaj speaks about the 37-year spiritual journey behind the worlds largest Maha Mrityunjaya. Hisar (Haryana) [India], August 10: The divine doors of the worlds largest Maha Mrityunjaya Yantra, created through decades of intense spiritual practice, meditation and devotion, are all set to open in Hisar. The Yantra, established at the Om Siddh Maha []

Patna (Bihar) [India], August 12: For a farmer, rain is not merely water; it is a promise, livelihood and hope to provide food for a family. When the rainfall is insufficient, hope turns into uncertainty that may impact crop, incomes and day-to-day life for farmer families. In order to address the crisis faced by farmers []

Dhaka, Aug 12 (IANS) Several experts and activists in Bangladesh have called for greater recognition and protection of indigenous peoples traditional knowledge, land rights and cultural heritage, while raising concerns over increasing violence and repression against indigenous communities, particularly women, according to local media reports. The observations were made during a discussion and cultural programme []

New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) The Lok Sabha was adjourned till 2 p.m. on Wednesday after the Opposition Benches ignored repeated requests from Speaker Om Birla to maintain the decorum of the House. The Opposition MPs continued with relentless sloganeering, demanding Union Home Minister Amit Shahs presence in the House and a statement on the []

Chennai, Aug 12 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay will move a special resolution in the Assembly on Wednesday opposing any delimitation exercise that could reduce the states relative representation in Parliament and urging the Centre to retain the strength of the Lok Sabha at 543 seats. The resolution comes days after a []

Washington, Aug 12 (IANS) A group of 30 US senators on Tuesdat urged the State Department to address delays in student and exchange visitor visas, warning that applicants may be unable to enter the country before the new academic year begins. Sen. Alex Padilla of California, the ranking Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee, []

Mumbai August 12 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan seems to have been missing his mother Teji Bachchan a little extra on her birth anniversary on August 12. The megastar took to his social media account to remember her and penned a short yet sweet note, on Wednesday morning. Describing her as a symbol of inspiration, morale, []

Washington, Aug 12 (IANS) A bipartisan group of US senators introduced legislation to deepen engagement with Tibets government-in-exile and ensure American support continues beyond the lifetime of the 14th Dalai Lama. The Assuring the Future of Tibet Act would recognise the Central Tibetan Administration as the legitimate representative of the Tibetan people. It would also []

Washington, Aug 12 (IANS) The United States on Tuesday launched a digital portal to bring defence companies, technology start-ups, investors and researchers into the development of its planned $185 billion Golden Dome missile defence system. Gen. Mike Guetlein, Director of Golden Dome for America, announced the Golden Dome for America Ecosystem Hub at the annual []

Washington, Aug 12 (IANS) US forces disabled the steering gear of a Panamanian-flagged cargo vessel as it allegedly tried to breach the US blockade of Iranian ports, according to a statement from the US militarys Central Command (CENTCOM). CENTCOM forces disabled the steering gear of Panama-flagged M/V Vela Nova as the cargo vessel attempted to []

Mumbai, Aug 12 (IANS) Veteran Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan, recently recollected an incident when actor Sunny Deol tore his jeans during the briefing of a scene. During the latest episode of the quiz based reality show, Kaun Banega Crorepati, the veteran actor told Sunny, I heard one thing once. You were shooting on a set. []

Guwahati, Aug 12 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh and the people of the state have contributed Rs 1 crore to the Assam Chief Ministers Relief Fund to support relief and response efforts following the devastating floods in Assam, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. Taking to social media platform X on Tuesday, Chief []

Bhopal, Aug 12 (IANS) Schools in Bhopal and Guna will remain closed on Wednesday as heavy rain continued to lash several parts of Madhya Pradesh for the third consecutive day, triggering waterlogging in low-lying areas and prompting district administrations to prioritise the safety of students, officials said. Schools in Bhopal had also remained closed on []

Montreal, Aug 12 (IANS) Francisco Cerundolo and Tomas Martin Etcheverry continued their impressive run at the Canadian Open in Montreal on Tuesday, when they stunned top seeds Harri Heliovaara and Henry Patten 6-3, 6-4 to reach the mens doubles semifinals. Best known for their singles exploits, the Argentines have made a major impact on the []

Kolkata, Aug 12 (IANS) The XVII Mountain Strike Corps, or Brahmastra Corps, of the Indian Armys Eastern Command, has paid respects to the national song Vande Mataram and its creator Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay. The nation is celebrating 150 years of Vande Mataram this year and the Union government has made the playing of all six []

Hyderabad, Aug 11 (IANS) Hyderabad Police on Tuesday detained Nepal-based gang member Sunil Bahadur Aauji alias Sunil Pariyar under the Preventive Detention Act. He is an accused in a sensational murder relating to the brutal killing of Tanuja Ranjan, wife of retired IPS officer Ray Vinay Ranjan, within the limits of Jubilee Hills Police Station []

Surat (Gujarat) [India], August 10: With the aim of recognising peoples hard work and contribution and encouraging them, Progress Alliance organised the SAFAL Special Appreciation for Amazing Leaders programme. The programme was held at Sirvi Samaj Wadi, Parvat Patiya, Surat, where more than 500 Team Members working across different businesses were honoured for their []

Guwahati, Aug 11 (IANS) The Assam government will restore agricultural income tax for larger assessees while keeping small farmers and tea growers earning up to Rs 10 lakh a year outside the tax ambit, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Tuesday. Speaking to reporters here, Sarma said the government had decided to withdraw the []

Ahmedabad, Aug 11 (IANS) The Adani Group has selected the first cohort of innovators under its flagship entrepreneurship initiative, Vande Bharatam, after receiving more than 26,000 applications from across India. The programme, launched by Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani, aims to identify and nurture grassroots innovators and entrepreneurs with the potential to solve real-world challenges []

New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) Inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modis vision of Har Ghar Tiranga and Developed India 2047, New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) Vice Chairman (VC) Kuljeet Singh Chahal inaugurated an art exhibition at Janpath Subway Art Gallery, Connaught Place, an official said on Tuesday. Har Ghar Tiranga 2026 Art Exhibition & []

Surat (Gujarat) [India], August 11: The awards ceremony, held between July 30 to August 1 at the luxurious Soaltee Hotel in Kathmandu, Nepal, recognized the companys exceptional artistry and dedication to storytelling. Founded in 2022 by Meet Desai, Nice To Meet You has rapidly established itself as a leader in its field. At the EMF []

Bengaluru, Aug 11 (IANS) BJP state president and MLA, B.Y. Vijayendra, on Tuesday strongly criticised the government for reinducting former minister B. Nagendra into the Karnataka Cabinet, calling the decision unforgivable and warning that the BJP and JD(S) would intensify their agitation if he is not dropped before the Assembly session. Vijayendra alleged that Nagendra []

New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) With the organising committee for the upcoming BWF World Championship 2026 set to employ people to tackle monkey menace in and around the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium Complex in New Delhi, former champion and Indias top hope PV Sindhu has come out in support of the move. With reports surfacing []

Mumbai, Aug 10 (IANS) Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan, who has returned as the host to the quiz based reality show, Kaun Banega Crorepati, has featured in a bold pop-culture avatar in the rap song Sochna Padgea for the show. In the video, the actor can be seen dressed in a statement white fur coat, oversized []

New Delhi [India], August 10: Ahmedabad student team, backed by Jayso Foundation and Oizom Instruments Pvt Ltd, delivers a debut top-10 finish eight months after formation Pixel Drive, a four-member student engineering team from Ahmedabad, has placed All India Rank 8 of 95 at the STEM Racing India Season 8 National Finals and won the []

Mumbai, Aug 10 (IANS) Madhuri Dixit is set to take on a new role as the host of the upcoming Marathi game show Kon Honar Crorepati. Opening up about the show and her experience as a host, the veteran actress said it celebrates curiosity, aspiration, hope and the courage to dream. She also highlighted how []

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) The 8th Central Pay Commission has not yet submitted its recommendations to the government, the Parliament was informed on Monday. The commission chaired by former Supreme Court Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai was constituted by the government on November 3, 2025. It had been given 18 months from the date of []

London, Aug 10 (IANS) Pranavi Urs fired her best round of the week with a 7-under 66 and vaulted to T-19 in the final round of the 2026 London Championship at Centurion Club. Urs, who was T-12 after two rounds, slipped in the third with a 78 but again improved by 12 shots in the []

Kathmandu, Aug 10 (IANS) The International Association for Tibetan Studies (IATS) has said a planned international conference on Tibetan studies in Kathmandu will be held online following the Nepal governments instruction to Kathmandu University not to host the event. Local media reports have linked the Nepal governments decision to concerns raised by China, although the []

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Indias smartphone market is changing fast. People no longer only care about low prices or how many phones are sold. Instead, they want more value from their devices. Young buyers want features that used to be available only in expensive phones. A recent study shows that users now look for []

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday said that the government is ready to discuss the police action against the July 20 NEET protesters, and Home Minister Amit Shah will make a statement regarding the same in the House. The issue relates to the police action against the protesters []

Seoul, Aug 10 (IANS) South Korean shares pared earlier gains late on Monday morning as foreign investors continued to sell big-cap tech shares despite bargain hunting by retail and institutional investors. After opening 0.76 per cent higher, the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) added 25.15 points, or 0.4 per cent, at 6,283.92 as []

Mumbai, Aug. 8 (IANS) Veteran filmmaker Subhash Ghai took a trip down memory lane as his iconic action drama Karma completed 40 years on August 8. The ace filmmaker shared rare behind-the-scenes pictures from the films sets featuring legends such as Dilip Kumar, Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Naseeruddin Shah, Sridevi and Nutan. Taking to his []

Mumbai, Aug 8 (IANS) Gold prices surged 4.73 per cent on a weekly basis as the US Dollar weakened and weakerthanexpected US labour data cut the odds of further US Federal Reserve tightening. On Friday, gold futures (October) gained 0.11 per cent while silver futures (September) advanced 0.15 per cent on the Multi Commodity Exchange []

Indore, Aug 8 (IANS) The Chief Justice of India, Justice Surya Kant, on Saturday called for a more inclusive and people-centric justice delivery system, saying access to justice begins with dialogue and requires the legal system to understand the concerns of communities in their own languages and dialects. Inaugurating the two-day West Zone Regional Conference []

Liverpool, Aug 8 (IANS) Liverpool have reached an agreement to sign Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo on a season-long loan, according to reports, as the Premier League club look to strengthen their options at centre-back ahead of the new season. The 27-year-old Uruguay international is set to join Liverpool on a straight loan deal, with no []

Mumbai, August 8 (IANS) Bollywood star Anil Kapoor turned nostalgic as the iconic patriotic action drama Karma completed 40 years on August 8. The actor stated that the film arrived at a defining moment in his career and every day on its set was nothing short of a masterclass. Sharing a montage of memorable moments []

Patna, Aug 8 (IANS) In a major anti-corruption drive, the Vigilance Investigation Bureau (VIB) of Bihar on Saturday arrested Anil Kumar Mandal, General Manager of the Industries Department in Araria district, while allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 50,000. According to Vigilance DSP Satish Chandra Madhav, the action followed a complaint filed by machinery supplier []

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) Delhi Police foiled a potential criminal act in the national Capitals Sunder Nagri area after a team from Nand Nagri Police Station apprehended a habitual offender and recovered an illegal firearm, live ammunition and a knife from his possession, officials said on Saturday. An official statement said that on August []

Madikeri (Karnataka), Aug 8 (IANS) A four-year-old girl died after an old compound wall and gate of a government-run tribal welfare school collapsed on her at Basavanahalli village in Kushalnagar taluk of Kodagu district, police said on Saturday. The deceased has been identified as Apoorva, daughter of Sathish and Pavithra. The incident had taken place []

Chennai, Aug 8 (IANS) Liquor prices in Tamil Nadu are set to increase after the state government moved to impose a new environmental and social welfare cess of up to Rs 20 on every bottle or container of alcoholic liquor sold for human consumption. The proposal is contained in the Tamil Nadu Value Added Tax []