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Chidambaram Calls for Freezing Lok Sabha Seats to Avoid Parallels with Chinas Parliament

New Delhi, August 12: Congress MP P. Chidambaram stated on Wednesday that the number of Lok Sabha seats should be fixed at 543. He warned that fa

Chamarajanagar district ranks first in Karnataka in Bhoomi software khata mutation work

All taluk offices in Chamarajanagar district achieved excellent performance in efficiently handling khata transfers, inheritance khatas, division

Devotee Killed, Nearly 30 Injured As Pilgrims' Double-Decker Bus Overturns In UP

Bus Carrying Pilgrims From Haridwar To Ayodhya Crashes After Driver Reportedly Fell Asleep

Government Aims to Make Telangana HIV-Free: Ponnam Prabhakar

Ponnam said awareness programmes would be conducted across the state for two months, starting from August 12, and urged people to participate in

Ajay Rai Questions Management of Ram Temple, Calls for Religious Leaders Involvement

Ayodhya, August 12: Ajay Rai, the President of the Congress party in the state, visited Ayodhya on Wednesday and launched a sharp critique agains

Modi Highlights Indias Strong Conservation Efforts on World Elephant Day

Modi expressed gladness that India is home to over 60 per cent of the worlds wild Asian elephants

Health Alert Issued in the Philippines Following Floods and Rising Infection Risks

Manila, August 12: Health officials in the Philippines have issued a warning about the increased risk of waterborne and seasonal infectious disea

Over 1,000 crore likely needed for rehabilitation of Assam flood victims: Himanta

The survey will continue till August 30 and is expected to cover 50,000-60,000 families in the Upper districts, hit hard by the latest floods, As

'Ready for 24-hour debate': Amit Shah challenges Oppn to discuss NEET protests in Parliament

Supreme Court Orders CBI Investigation into Death of Youth in Chhattisgarh Police Custody

New Delhi, August 12: The Supreme Court has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to probe the death of a youth in police custody in

Karnataka bans gutkha and pan masala containing tobacco, nicotine for one year: What you need to know

The Karnataka government has decided to ban tobacco and nicotine-containing gutkha and pan masala across the state, citing public health concerns

TIFR's Deepak Dhar Awarded Dirac Medal For Physics Research

Indian physicist Deepak Dhar, a professor at ICTS-TIFR in Bengaluru, has been awarded the prestigious 2026 Dirac Medal for his significant contri

India vs Afghanistan T20Is: Where to watch live, streaming platform, dates and details

FanCode has secured exclusive digital rights to stream India's upcoming T20I series against Afghanistan. The three-match series will be played in

Bengaluru-Mangaluru Vande Bharat Express train travels from Sakleshpur to Subrahmanya Road in first trial run on ghat section

Trial runs on both the down and up directions will continue up to August 20

Kate Middletons name became a royal branding battle and Prince William was reportedly fuming

Prince William was reportedly fuming after King Charles and Queen Camilla suggested Catherine, Princess of Wales, change the spelling of her name

Priyanka Gandhi Accuses BJP Of Avoiding Answers On Ram Temple Donations

Congress Leader Says BJP Used Ram Temple For Political Gain Before Polls, Now Calls Issue A State Subject

Sridhar Babu Hits Out at KTR Over Land Allocations

Responding to KTRs allegations over land allocations, Sridhar Babu said the Congress government had allotted land strictly in accordance with pre

Madhya Pradesh Plans Rs 4,000 Crore Greenfield Corridor To Halve Bhopal-Indore Travel Time

India's top developers bet on 1.82 lakh cr sales in FY27 despite headwinds

22% sales growth, manageable inventory: What investors should know about India's realty boom

TN urges Centre to fix LS strength at 543, backs women's quota

The Tamil Nadu Assembly has adopted a resolution, moved by Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, urging the Union government to permanently fix the Lok

Jemimah Rodrigues Eager for Champions Trophy After World Cup Success

New Delhi, August 12: Indian womens cricket star Jemimah Rodrigues believes that the teams victory in the 2025 ODI World Cup has intensified thei

90% of Indias GCC leaders confident through 2030, but AI literacy stuck at 27%

India's Global Capability Centres are becoming AI hubs, but leadership AI literacy remains low. Most leaders are confident India will lead global

Atiq Ahmed's son's Creta flips into air after deadly crash, shocking dashcam video surfaces

Aban, the youngest son of slain gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed, died in a road accident in Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi on Thursday. A new video

At least 10 militants killed by security forces in northwest Pakistan

Security forces launched the operations in Bannu district following intelligence reports and continuous surveillance of militants movements and h

Want to work with CJP? Party invites volunteers for tech team

The Cockroach Janta Party is recruiting unpaid technology volunteers for its website development. Abhijeet Dipke leads the party's organizational

Batwara 1947's Kanikka Kapur on facing comparisons over her looks and name

Batwara 1947 actress Kanikka Kapur spills the beans on her looks and name being compared in the industry. She also revealed how just the trailer

Court Directs NIA to Provide Background on Accused in Red Fort Blast Case

New Delhi, August 12: The first hearing regarding the Red Fort blast case took place after its transfer from Patiala House Court to Rouse Avenue

Woman took a home loan at 12% interest, but Citi Bank charged up to 16.5% and recovered Rs 12.9 lakh extra; consumer commission orders refund and Rs 1 lakh compensation

Citi Bank has been ordered to refund Rs 12,91,248 to a home loan borrower after the Delhi State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission found it c

Passenger jumps on track at Delhis Seva Teerth metro station, Yellow Line services briefly hit

The metro operator advised commuters that normal train services were being maintained on all other lines

Watch: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey: Jharkhand exam irregularities trail goes all the way to CM Hemant Soren

J'khand job row: Protesters vow to intensify agitation

Job aspirants in Jharkhand are continuing their 19-day agitation against alleged irregularities in state recruitment examinations, demanding grea

Opposition Questions Government on Air India Incident and FCRA Bill

New Delhi, August 12: During the monsoon session of Parliament on Wednesday, opposition party members raised several questions regarding the alle

Iran knew Trump's location, missile was locked at Air Force One; the inside story of Turkey plane switch

A potential Iranian surface-to-air missile threat targeting Air Force One prompted US President Donald Trump to make a covert exit from Turkey la

Sensex falls 656pts intraday, Nifty at 24,265 as Tata stocks, crude weigh

Analysts said the key factor restraining a market rally was the strengthening Brent crude price, which once again has moved above $89 per barrel

Why N Chandrasekaran is stepping down as Tata Sons chairman

Karnataka bandh: What will remain open? Which services will be affected?

With more organisations deliberating on whether to extend their support to the bandh call, clarity on whether hotels, cabs, autos and shops will

Compunnel Doubles Down on its Digital Business to Lead the Enterprise AI Shift

Compunnel Doubles Down on its Digital Business to Lead the Enterprise AI Shift

Gujarats Disa to Host Asias First Desert-Themed Night Safari and Zoological Park

Gandhinagar, August 12: The Central Zoo Authority (CZA) has approved the construction of Asias first desert-themed zoological park, featuring a d

Government college teachers in Puducherry seek withdrawal of G.O. on Career Advancement Scheme

Japan Secures First Shipment of Crude Oil from Canada Amid Middle East Tensions

New Delhi, August 12: Japan has successfully received its first shipment of crude oil from Canada amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Pr

Why Digital First Consumers Prefer Online Savings Accounts

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Tension building in the Arctic? Putin warns 'NATO infiltrators'; says 'Russia will respond in kind'

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday warned that tensions are building in the Arctic and accused NATO of infiltrating the Asia-Pacific r

India Gets Children Into Schools: Now, This Independence Day, Let

Indias rural schools need stronger infrastructure, better learning and community support to secure every childs future.

Apple Pay May Be Coming to India. But Theres a Catch

'Jana Nayagan' BO day 21 [Live]: Vijay's film nears Rs 194 crore in India

Calico Ghost Town: How a thriving silver town in the Mojave Desert collapsed in just 12 years

Calico, a once-thriving town in California, saw its fortunes rise with a silver rush that began in 1881. Unfortunately, the gold rush faded by th

Amid Air India pilot marijuana row, Singer Kunal Ganjawala reveals how his forefathers started marijuana cultivation for medicinal purposes during British rule

Kunal Ganjawala, the well-known singer, has shed light on the interesting legacy behind his surname, which relates to his family's historical inv

Sagarika joins Salman and Nayanthara starrer 'SVC63'

Former President Ram Nath Kovinds Autobiography Launched Amid Praise for His Simplicity

New Delhi, August 12: The autobiography of former President Ram Nath Kovind, titled Triumph of the Indian Republic: My Life, My Struggles, was la

CAS chaos: Retail traders call for boycott, declare 'No Trade Day'

Retail traders are observing a proposed No Trade Day on August 12 to protest the newly introduced Closing Auction Session (CAS), higher securitie

Tata Group stocks fall; TCS tumbles nearly 6%

Chairman N. Chandrasekarans decision not to seek reappointment has sparked investor concerns, leading to significant declines in key Tata Group s

Anup Soni supports Ajay Devgn's 'Crime Patrol' hosting stint

Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn is set to make his television debut as the host of Sony TV's popular show, Crime Patrol.

TCS, TMPV, Tata Steel: Analyst flags key levels to track in Tata group stks

Virat Jagad, technical research analyst at Bonanza identifies key support and resistance levels in 5 prominent Tata group stocks amid Tata Sons c

'Bigg Boss 20' trailer: All contestants to have extra lives!

The trailer for the 20th season of Bigg Boss was released on Wednesday, featuring host Salman Khan.

Baara Number: Vir Das wraps shoot for his second directorial

The film stars Vir along with Sheeba Chaddha, Suhail Nayyar, Arunoday Singh, Ahsaas Channa, Atul Kulkarni, Niharika Lyra Dutt, Shriya Pilgaonkar,

How often are pilots drug-tested and what happens after a positive result

From pre-employment checks to post-accident screening, here's what India's rules say about pilot drug testing, positive results, rehabilitation,

Godrej Consumer plunges after Sudhir Sitapati's surprise exit; Aasif Malbari Takes Charge

Godrej Consumer Products (GCPL) tumbled 9.79% to Rs 918.35 after the company announced that its managing director (MD) and chief executive office

Ready to answer any question: Amit Shah hits back at Rahul Gandhi, offers 24-hour discussion

Rising Unemployment in Bangladesh Leaves Youth Disheartened

Dhaka, August 12: The youth of Bangladesh are grappling with an escalating employment crisis. Many talented young individuals find themselves idl

Sebi sees no manipulation in closing auction session: Tuhin Kanta Pandey

The closing auction is a separate 20-min session introduced in which exchanges collect buy and sell orders to determine a stock's closing price a

'If your child gets lost or separated in public...': Ex-army doctor shares 5 rules parents should teach

An ex-army doctor has shared a child safety plan for parents to follow if children get separated in a crowded public place. The advice includes t

Govt ready to discuss students' protests, let House function: Shah to Oppn

Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said the government is ready to discuss all issues in Parliament, including students' protests, and asked th

SC agrees to hear plea on disruption of essential services during protests

The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear a plea which raised the issue of disruption of essential services during protests. A bench of Chief

Kolkata Metros Purple Line Hits Key Milestone As TBM Divya Breaks Through At Victoria Station After 10 Months Of Tunnelling

Govt ready to discuss students' protests; let the House function: Shah to opposition

New Delhi, Aug 12: Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said the government is ready to discuss all issues in Parliament, including students' pro

Diageo challenges FSSAI rum ban in court, says action lacked 'due process'

Diageo's court challenge puts FSSAI's liquor crackdown under scrutiny, as the company questions the authority and timing of the rum ban and says

Capsized ferry in Zimbabwe leaves at least 15 dead, 27 missing: rescue services

The boat, which provides transport between the northern town of Kariba and several islands and fishing camps, overturned on August 11 after hitti

Milky Mist IPO fully subscribed on day 2, led by NIIs; GMP at 17%

The company's IPO garnered bids for 12,41,78,850 shares against 8,17,98,244 shares on offer, as per BSE data.

Tata Group Shares Plunge Following Chairman Chandrasekarans Resignation

Mumbai, August 12: Following the announcement of N. Chandrasekarans resignation as Chairman of Tata Sons, a significant sell-off occurred in the

Akshay Kumar head towards london for Alien survival thriller

Akshay Kumar is set to embark on an unusual cinematic journey with Samuk, an ambitious alien survival thriller that will begin filming in London

Government turns to JPC amid opposition to FCRA Amendment Bill

The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, has triggered opposition from political parties, minority groups and civil society or

Ex-CJI Chandrachud named Russia's arbitrator for case with Ukrainian bank

Costa Rican arbitrator and former trade minister Dyal Jimenez, who was jointly selected by both sides, will lead the three-member tribunal

Kerala Govt Likely to Probe Messi Event Row; Minister Rejects Oppn Claims

The minister said around Rs 14 lakh of government money had been spent, including on the Spain visit, and that this should also be considered a l

Dashcam Video Shows Atiq Ahmed's Son's Car Crashing Into Roadside, Killing 2

Late gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed's son, Aban, and his friend were killed in a car crash in Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi.

Gajendra Chauhan reacts to Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana trailer

Desamuduru Girl Eyes Tollywood Comeback

She worked with stars like Al;u Arjun, NTR, Ram Potheneni and Vishu Manchu to carve a niche for herself in Tollywood.

Cauvery water dispute: SC to hear on August 17 pleas urging direction to Karnataka to release water to Tamil Nadu

The Supreme Court will hear Tamil Nadu's plea on August 17. This hearing concerns Karnataka's compliance with Cauvery water release orders. The m

Esha Koppikar Embraces Age with Confidence and Style

Mumbai, August 12: The perception of aging is evolving, especially among actresses in the entertainment industry. They often share their experien

'Haiwaan' teaser: Akshay, Saif take on dark characters in thriller

The teaser for the highly-anticipated Hindi film Haiwaan, starring Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan, was released on Wednesday.

BJP MP's 'lungiwala' slur against CPM MP in RS sparks row

Rajya Sabha proceedings were adjourned following an uproar over BJP MP Sushmita Dev's alleged derogatory lungiwala remark against CPM's John Brit

Forbes Precision Tools & Machine Parts standalone net profit rises 137.01% in the June 2026 quarter

Sales rise 28.89% to Rs 67.55 crore

DHP India standalone net profit rises 3.07% in the June 2026 quarter

Sales rise 8.02% to Rs 19.26 crore

Sri Lakshmi Saraswathi Textiles (Arni) reports standalone net loss of Rs 5.52 crore in the June 2026 quarter

Sales decline 5.82% to Rs 20.70 crore

Sukumaran Nair fires back at K.B. Ganesh Kumar over democracy in NSS row

NSS general secretary accuses the former Minister of 'acting as a tail of those seeking to destroy the community organisation

AP Steps Up Elephant Conservation with Kumki Elephants, HANUMAN: Pawan

Pawan Kalyan said, An elephant is not just a majestic creature of the wild; it is a guardian of our forests, a symbol of ecological balance, and

Maharashtra Bans Illegal Highway Dhabas, Orders Demolition Within 60 Days

Maharashtra targets illegal highway structures to improve road safety while creating stricter rules for roadside businesses.

Supreme Court to hear plea raising issue of disruption of essential services during protests

The Supreme Court will hear a plea concerning essential service disruptions during protests. Counsel informed the bench about disturbances to ing

Gen Z wallet decoded: Bills, groceries and food eat up over 70% of spending

India's Gen Z may love its subscriptions and experiences, but more than seven out of every 10 rupees in its monthly spending are still going towa

Trinamool bank account freeze: Calcutta HC to hear petition by Mamata Banerjee-led faction today

The party has argued that there is no evidence of illegal transactions and has sought permission to use the frozen funds for essential expenses.

From Jamsetji Tata to N Chandrasekaran: A list of Tata Sons chairmen

N Chandrasekaran's resignation puts the spotlight on Tata Sons' long history of leadership succession. Here is a look at the chairmen who have le