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Pep Chavarria: Chelsea's

Highlights Chelsea have agreed a 16.3 million deal, plus 1.7 million in add-ons, to sign Rayo Vallecano left-back Pep Chavarria. The 28-year-old

Southern Water wants a rare water ban, says 165,000 people could be at risk

Southern Water says supplies to 165,000 people could be compromised if dry weather continues. A rare ban could stop businesses filling pools, was

UK Faces Severe Heatwave: Temperatures Expected to Reach 38 Degrees Celsius

London, August 12: The UK is currently grappling with a severe heatwave, drought, and increasing wildfires. The weather department has issued an

Chinese stocks rebound as technology shares lead gains

Technology stocks led the recovery after strong results from US companies CoreWeave and Super Micro Computer improved investor sentiment toward t

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Solar eclipse 2026: The Sun will disappear on August 12 and birds may go silent, dogs could act strangely and temperatures may plunge.

Solar eclipse 2026 will bring a rare celestial spectacle on August 12, with the event expected to create noticeable changes on Earth. As daylight

Air India pilot's dope test raises safety questions: What checks must pilots clear before flying? Explained

The safety of hundreds of passengers rests on the alertness, health and judgement of the pilots sitting in the cockpit. That is why pilots in Ind

Sensex falls 187.90 points to settle at 77,966.35, Nifty ends below 24,450 amid broad-based selling

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty extended their decline on Thursday as escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, a renewed surge in

West Bengal Announces Rs 10 Crore Flood Assistance To Assam

Financial assistance of Rs 10 crore will be provided from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund to Assam

Even the sun started sweating: TVK Minister takes swipe at DMK

TVK Agriculture Minister took a swipe at DMK MLA O. Panneerselvam in the Assembly, saying that even the sun started sweating after he arrived, du

Yemen explained: How the Houthis shook the U.S.-Saudi axis | Global Faultlines podcast

In this episode, we examine how Yemens Houthis transformed from a domestic insurgency into a powerful regional force, and how their involvement i

Eight Arrested for Stealing Crude Oil from HPCL Pipeline in Rajasthan

Jaipur, August 12: The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS), in collaboration with the Rajasthan Police, has dismantled an interstate gang involved

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Delhi Court Takes Cognisance Of CBI Chargesheet In NEET Paper Leak Case

Court takes cognisance of final report against 13 accused; expresses concern over publication of witness names

Indian and Australian Navies discuss enhancing operational interoperability, capability-building cooperation

The Indian and Australian navies held discussions in Sydney during the 17th Navy-to-Navy Staff Talks from August 11-12 to boost maritime cooperat

Karnataka bans sale of tobacco, nicotine products for one year

Karnataka has banned gutkha and pan masala products for one year. The ban follows warnings from Chief Minister DK Shivakumar about intoxicating s

Sports ministry suspends recognition of Table Tennis Federation of India

The Indian sports ministry has suspended the recognition of the Table Tennis Federation of India. The ministry cited governance deficiencies as t

Watch: North vs South narrative in Assembly is not acceptable: BJP MLA Bhojarajan

BJP MLA Bhojarajan says increasing the number of constituencies and representatives is necessary as the population grows, while rejecting a North

Zhu Rongji, Chinese premier who cajoled economy into modern era, dies at 97

Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji, known for his bluntness, has died at age ninety-seven. His speeches revealed deep anxieties within China as it

DMRC Urges Public to Avoid Kite Flying Near Elevated Metro Lines Ahead of Independence Day

New Delhi, August 12: The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) issued an advisory on Wednesday, urging residents of Delhi-NCR to refrain from flyi

Six Killed In Houthi Attack On Vessel In Bab El-Mandeb Strait

Yemen authorities say four crew members and two government-allied fighters died; US forces fire on ship accused of violating Iran port blockade

Over 3,100 kg of gutkha destroyed in Tirupattur

Ramesh Rangarajan appointed Chairman of Kasturi and Sons Ltd.

Jinnah has been reborn as Rahul Gandhi: Nishikant Dubey launches scathing attack on Congress leader

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi , calling him a worse leader than Pakistan founder

IMD Update: Torrential rain alert in 16 states within 17 hours, wind speed up to 85

IMD Update: The Meteorological Department has issued a fresh alert amid the dangerous pace of monsoon in the country. According to the forecast o

German Proverb of the Day: Punctuality is the politeness of kings. A timeless lesson on respecting others time

Punctuality serves as an essential indicator of respect and thoughtfulness towards others. Being on time not only fulfills obligations but also a

Farage faces Count Binface in Clacton by-election: What to know

NIGEL FARAGE will fight to retain his parliamentary seat on Thursday, going head-to-head with parody candidate Count Binface in a snap poll. The

Lok Sabha inquiry panel indicts ex-HC judge Yashwant Varma in cash-at-home case

Nvidia Building 1-Trillion-Parameter Nemotron 4 To Rival Top AI Models: Report

Nvidia has not set a release date for Nemotron 4 and has yet to complete final training, though employees said the model could be ready as early

AVG Logistics secures long term logistics contract from renowned cement company

Under this strategic contract, AVG Logistics will deploy a dedicated fleet of 30 heavy-duty EV Trucks to manage seamless inbound and outbound log

Over 36,000 firms shut operations in Maharashtra in 5 yrs; Oppn claims graft, govt interference

In Maharashtra, over 36,000 private companies have been dissolved within the last five years, particularly affecting the business services and ma

Mumbai landslip: Six dead, four injured in Kurla, rescue operations underway

Six dead, four were injured, and one was injured after a landslide hit the Kurla region in Mumbais eastern suburb on Wednesday (August 12, 2026).

Colombia earthquake kills over 250 as rescue operations continue

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Colombia has killed more than 250 people, with rescue teams continuing to search through the rubble for survivors.

NLC India Renewables gets Letter of Award for 200-MW wind power project

Justice Yashwant Varma found guilty as probe proves all 3 charges, no explanation for burnt cash

The committee investigating Justice Yashwant Varma has found all three allegations against him proven in its report. The committee stated that a

Bangladesh captain Shanto highlights bounce as key in Australia Test series

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'India not banana republic': Rijiju says FCRA important to keep eyes on foreign fundings

How Tata Sons chooses its chairman: The succession process explained

N Chandrasekaran's exit brings Tata Sons' succession process into focus, which remains a carefully structured exercise rather than a conventional

Kerala HC sets aside Centre's order refusing FCRA renewal to two NGOs over alleged Vizhinjam port protest funding

High Court directs competent authorities to review and pass orders afresh within three months for the petitioners Save A Family Plan and Kerala

Trump claims total control over Hormuz as US, Iran harden their stances

Trump has oscillated for months between threatening to resume attacks on Iran and expressing confidence that talks to bring an end to America's w

Amit Shah Reaches Out to Lok Sabha Speaker for Discussion on Student Protests

New Delhi, August 12: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has written to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, requesting a discussion in Parliament regarding th

'No force used': Cong defends J'khand govt amid youth stir, accuses BJP of shielding exam mafia

India Commerce Secy Rajesh Agrawal to visit Chile this month to review CEPA talks: Official

Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal will visit Chile this month for trade talks. India and Chile are negotiating to expand their existing trade agr

PI Industries plunges 10%, hits 52-week low on disappointing Q1 results

The average trading volume at the PI Industries counter jumped over nine-fold with a combined 2.1 million equity shares changing hands on the NSE

Srisailam and Vijayawada temples hold rain rituals; why not TTD, asks Karunakar Reddy

Bhumana Karunakar Reddy said the TTD had conducted scores of such rituals during the COVID-19 pandemic, and that smaller temples had taken up the

Mallika Sherawat makes a bold revelation on 'The Traitors':

Highlights Mallika Sherawat claimed Tom Cruise currently has a crush on her. The actress also said the Hollywood star sends her videos from times

Karnataka Bans Sale Of Gutkha, Pan Masala With Tobacco Or Nicotine For 1 Year

In a decisive move to curb oral diseases and plug existing legal loopholes, the Karnataka government has enforced a comprehensive one-year ban on

Nifty India FPI 150: How the new NSE index tracks foreign investibility

NSE's Nifty India FPI 150 selects 150 liquid Nifty 500 stocks using foreign-investible free-float market capitalisation, creating a basket of sto

From Apple to Netflix: Why Big Tech is pushing deeper into gaming ecosystem

Samsung, Apple, Meta and Netflix are pushing deeper into gaming, using games to strengthen hardware, subscriptions and ecosystems as the industry

No gutkha, no pan masala: Karnataka announces one-year ban on prohibited tobacco and nicotine products

Karnataka gutkha ban: Karnataka has announced a one-year ban on the sale and distribution of tobacco and nicotine products, including gutkha and

Assam Government to Investigate Funds Raised by 72 YouTubers for Flood Relief

Guwahati, August 12: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Wednesday that the state government will investigate the funds raised

Mexican Proverb of the Day: When the river makes noise, its carrying water. A timeless lesson on rumours and truth

The Mexican proverb 'When the river makes noise, it carries water' suggests paying attention to repeated indications. It encourages investigating

Congress chooses political theatre over students

Amit Shah challenged Congress to a 24-hour debate on student protests, but Rahul Gandhi rejected the offer, demanding answers over the police act

ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta calls for end to random bilateral scheduling, Test-ODI revamp

In light of the growing popularity of T20 leagues, the International Cricket Council seeks to redefine traditional cricket formats. ICC CEO Sanjo

Students with intellectual disability to get 25% grace marks in technical exams

This brings them on par with other categories of persons with disabilities

Ayushman card: You can make Ayushman card sitting at home through WhatsApp, know the step by step process

Ayushman card: You can also make Ayushman card sitting at home with the help of WhatsApp. For this you do not even need to go anywhere. After thi

From Mumbai At 16 To Adani Group Chief: Gautam Adani Shares His Journey

The address came shortly after the US District Court for the Eastern District of New York, on August 10, 2026, dismissed the US Department of Jus

Karnataka bans sale of gutka, pan masala containing tobacco or nicotine for one year

The prohibition applies to both packaged and unpackaged products. It also covers products packed separately but sold or distributed in a manner t

Chelsea Signs Chavarria as Replacement Left Back For Cucurella

Chelsea now has another Spaniard at left back, with Chavarria signing a deal until 2031

Tata power struggle deepens as Chandrasekaran, other Ratan Tata allies step away

N Chandrasekaran will step down as Tata Sons chairman after February 20, 2027, following a failed bid for a five-year extension. His exit comes a

FCRA Bill sent to JPC amid Opposition protests; Rijiju challenges parties to cite provision against minorities

The committee has been asked to submit its report to the Lok Sabha by the last day of the first week of the 2026 Winter Session of Parliament

AIIMS Mangalagiri Announces Recruitment for 79 Faculty Positions

Amaravati, August 12: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Mangalagiri has issued an official notification for the recruitment of

No AC Turns SpiceJet Delhi-Pune Flight Into Gas Chamber, Passengers Protest

On one hand, the passengers and cabin crew were struggling with the rising temperature, while on the other hand, the pilots were preparing to tak

Ex-Judge Yashwant Varma Failed To Explain Cash Found At Home: Panel

Horizon Industrial Parks' 2,600 cr IPO to open Aug 17 at 57-60 price band

Blackstone-backed Horizon Industrial Parks Ltd will open its Rs 2,600 crore Initial Public Offering (IPO) for subscription on August 17, with the

AI, entertainment push app revenue to record $345 mn in Q2: Sensor Tower

India's app market crossed $345 million in Q2 revenue as AI, entertainment and digital services pushed non-gaming apps ahead, extending a trend s

Google To Unveil Pixel 11 Series in India on August 13: What To Expect

The tech giant is expected to launch the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL and Pixel 11 Pro Fold

IIT graduate from Kadapa cleared 13 Central government jobs, chose the ESIC

Lomada Nagendra Sai wrote more than 30 competitive examinations in three years after COVID-19 dimmed placement prospects, and joined as ESIC bran

UPPSC Releases Admit Card for LT Grade Assistant Teacher Main Exam

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has announced the release of the admit card for the LT Grade Assistant Teacher Main Examinati

Suspected Pakistani national among two held by West Bengal STF

West Bengal STF apprehended a suspected Pakistani national and an associate near the India-Bangladesh border. Rana Rauf, a resident of Faisalabad

nubia Neo 5 Max with 7.5-Inch Display Lands as a New PadPhone Category

nubia Neo 5 Max with 7.5-Inch Display Lands as a New PadPhone Category

Supreme Court asks states to consider framing policy on demolition, regularisation of illegal constructions

The Supreme Court urged all states to consider a uniform policy for unauthorized constructions. This policy would address regularisation and demo

Chandigarh University's Architecture Students Secure 217 Placements in Leading Architecture Firms

Chandigarh University's Architecture Students Secure 217 Placements in Leading Architecture Firms

How a company can grow 200% and still get demoted from India's large caps

A company can grow its market value and still lose its large-cap status. Since 2017, the price of a top-100 seat has more than tripled, so growth

Surendra Rajput Criticizes BJPs Outreach Efforts, Questions Their Commitment to Youth Issues

Lucknow, August 12: Congress spokesperson Surendra Rajput has sharply criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for its planned outreach campai

Uttar Pradesh's per capita income witnessed 3 fold rise, claims CM

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that Eastern Uttar Pradesh has emerged as a rapidly growing economy on the strength of its youth. Its people,

Neet paper leak case: Delhi court takes cognisance of CBI chargesheet

A Delhi court on Wednesday took cognisance of the CBI's chargesheet in the NEET paper leak case. Special Judge Ajay Gupta took cognisance of the

Himalaya sets new Guinness World Records Title With 66,928 healthcare practitioners

IndiGo flight from Kolkata makes emergency landing at Chennai airport

The left engine of the aircraft was inoperative, due to which a full emergency was declared, the AAI said

Assam to verify flood relief funds raised by 72 YouTubers

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma says the government will ascertain whether the money reached the State and how it has been utilised

Lok Sabha sends FCRA amendment Bill to 31-member JPC amid Oppn protests

The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed a motion to refer the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, to a 31-member joint committee of

Opinion: Opinion | The Great IIT Dream Is Cracking: Why Even The Top Degree-Holders Are Jobless

At IIT Delhi, only 61% of students had secured jobs as of the 2024-25 cycle, leaving nearly 738 students without offers at that point.

What Did N Chandrasekaran Study? His Journey From Government School To Tata Sons Chairman

As Chandrasekaran prepares to step down, his journey from a Tamil-medium government school in a village in Tamil Nadu to the top position at one

Solar Eclipse 2026 Live Updates: When and where to watch this year's last eclipse in US, Canada; check city wise timing, visibility and latest updates

You may be driving past Flock cameras without knowing it and now this searchable DeFlock map in US is raising fresh privacy concerns among citizens

A searchable DeFlock map is drawing attention to the growing network of Flock Safety cameras across America, allowing citizens to see where licen

Delhi HC orders takedown of obscene content, unauthorised merchandise featuring Khushi Kapoor

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the removal of allegedly obscene and pornographic content concerning actor Khushi Kapoor from social m

New Jersey and New York to Celebrate Indian Independence Day, Announce Governors

New Delhi, August 12: New Jersey and New York, two prominent states in the United States, will celebrate Indian Independence Day on August 15, 20

West Bengal NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 1 Tentative Schedule Released; Check Dates

West Bengal NEET UG 2026 counselling Round 1 schedule is out. Check registration, fee payment, verification, choice filling, allotment and admiss

State PSCs under scrutiny as exam irregularities, delays erode trust