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Pakistans Petroleum Dealers Association Issues 72-Hour Ultimatum to Government

Karachi, August 12: The Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA) has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to the government. They claim the government

LS Speaker Urges Opposition To End Protests As House Logjam Continues

Question Hour Disrupted For 18th Straight Day Amid Row Over Ram Temple Donations, Student Protests

Amit Shah speaks on Parliament logjam: 'Ready to speak on any issue, Opposition running from discussion'

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US primaries: Trump-backed candidates face mixed fortunes

US state primaries threw up mixed results for Donald Trump's endorsed candidates. Mike Lindell lost in Minnesota, while Darline Graham advanced i

Not right to tarnish image of House: Lok Sabha Speaker tells protesting Opposition members

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla urged opposition members to allow the House to function. He stated that the country desires parliamentary proceedings

SC Defers Tamil Nadus Cauvery Water Plea to August 17

Tamil Nadu's plea seeking directions to Karnataka for immediate release of its share of Cauvery water to be heard on Aug 17: SC

Afghanistan to Host India for T20 Series in September

New Delhi, August 12: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially approved the dates for the proposed three-match T20 series

N Chandrasekaran resigns as Tata Sons chairman, seeks early succession

Chandrasekaran said he would not seek reappointment beyond February 2027 after the board failed to reach consensus on extending his term for anot

Uttar Pradesh strengthens its presence in the defence sector

Kanpur emerges as a major defence manufacturing hub

TN Minister N Anand Reviews Flood Preparedness Ahead of NE Monsoon

Officials were asked to identify waterlogging-prone locations in advance, desilt and repair stormwater drains, clear blockages in waterways and e

EV mobility service startup Yulu raises $93M led by GEF Capital

Yulu will use this funding round to increase its fleet capacity to 2 lakh electric vehicles and expand service hubs.

Why is Vikrant Massey not in Mirzapur: The Movie as Bablu Pandit and who replaces him?

Vikrant Massey has been an important part of the Mirzapur story since the beginning. His character, Bablu Pandit, was one of the central figures

Afghanistan to Host India for Three T20 Matches in September

New Delhi, August 12: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially approved the dates for the proposed three-match T20 series

Odisha Bets On Rare Earths, Ocean Science, Space To Drive Next Growth Phase

Centre, state draw up roadmap spanning critical minerals, marine biotech, life sciences and space manufacturing.

Thousands Pay Homage to Ancestors at Various Temples Across Kerala

Where the rituals were performed on beaches, like at Varkala, devotees were not allowed to walk into the sea to drop the offerings or take a dip

Independence day 2026: Beyond Roti, Kapda & Makaan, Indian wallet at 79 is buying experiences, premium goods and wealth

Today's Indian consumers are transforming their financial habits, with a declining focus on food expenditure within their budgets. The trend of p

Apple may hike iPhone prices by Rs. 10000 with iPhone 18 Pro launch: What else to expected?

Apple is reportedly planning to bump up prices on both its upcoming and current iPhones by about USD 100, which is roughly Rs. 10,000. If this tu

Understanding the Urge to Use the Toilet After Eating: Scientific Insights

New Delhi, August 12: After eating, our bodies initiate several processes. Food reaches the stomach, which begins digestion, while the intestines

5 Books that uncover the reasons behind emotional exhaustion

Explore 5 books that uncover the causes of emotional exhaustion, burnout, stress, and the hidden patterns affecting mental and emotional well-bei

US President Donald Trump's childhood vaccine order: What it does and what doctors say

President Donald Trump signed an executive order reducing routine childhood vaccinations. The order also directs the Justice Department to challe

Chandrasekaran steps down as chairman of Tata Sons ahead of AGM on August 18

Free WiFi Restored at 32 Spots Along Chennais Marina, Besant Nagar Beaches

The initiative is part of the State government's efforts to expand digital services and provide easier access to technology in public spaces

Why N Chandrasekaran resigned from Tata Sons? Here's what the tycoon revealed in a statement

N Chandrasekaran has revealed that one Tata Sons Board member did not support his proposed five-year extension, preventing the resolution from se

Oracle plans fresh layoffs as AI spending piles up billions in debt: Report

Oracle is reportedly planning another round of job cuts. This move aims to reduce payroll while investing heavily in AI infrastructure. The compa

Cong Demands Accountability from Amit Shah; BJP Targets Rahul

the Congress leader questioned who should be held responsible for the treatment meted out to the youth when they raise their voices for their fut

Quote of the day by Sigmund Freud: 'The virtuous man contents himself with dreaming that which the wicked man does...' - Life lesson from the founder of psychoanalysis on the conflict between morality and desire

Quote of the day by Sigmund Freud: As the pioneer of psychoanalysis, Sigmund Freud revolutionized our grasp of the complexities of the human mind

Full text of N Chandrasekaran's letter of resignation to Tata Sons' Board

Chandrasekaran joined the Tata group nearly 40 years ago and rose through the ranks to become the CEO of Tata Consultancy Services in 2009 and th

NDA Leaders Rally for Youth Engagement Ahead of Independence Day

New Delhi, August 12: Ahead of Independence Day, vibrant Tiranga rallies and bike parades were organized in the national capital under the Har Gh

How Personal Injury Lawyers Help Accident Victims Recover Losses

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Jharkhand exam protests enter 19th day, students vow to intensify agitation

The students, protesting under the banner of the JPSC-JSSC Reforms Manch, have refused to call off their agitation despite assurances from the He

Tata Sons chairman N. Chandrasekaran to quit at end of his term: report

Tata Group stocks fell up to 4% on Wednesday (August 12, 2026) afterReuters reported that Tata Sons Chairman N. Chandrasekaran had resigned

Peggy Flanagan wins Minnesota Democratic Senate primary as progressives score another victory

Peggy Flanagan won the Minnesota Democratic Senate primary, defeating Angie Craig. This victory signals a progressive shift within the Democratic

Varanasi: Lord Ram, Kumbhakarna Clash to Be the Biggest Attraction

Mahesh Babu is playing the role of Rudra and Lord Ram while Priyanka Chopra will be seen as Mandakini and Prithviraj Sukumaran will be seen as Ku

Last Seen trailer: Patrick Brammall searches for his missing daughter in Apple TVs new thriller

Apple TV has released the first trailer for Last Seen, a new Australian thriller starring Patrick Brammall as a former detective who receives a d

2020 Riots: HC Seeks Delhi Police Stand on Appeals by 2 Convicts in IB Staffer Murder Case

The counsel appearing for the two appellants said their conviction by the trial court cannot be sustained

Ola Electric secures revised ACC PLI timeline, eyes 7,240 cr in incentives

Ola Electric said the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has approved the revised timeline, which allows the company to receive PLI incentives on

Historic Tricolor Rally in Jammu and Kashmir Ahead of Independence Day

Srinagar, August 12: Ahead of Independence Day, various districts in Jammu and Kashmir witnessed vibrant tricolor rallies as part of the Har Ghar

Tank Chair anime trailer: Polygon Pictures brings violent assassin saga to life

The first trailer for Tank Chair has arrived, offering a first look at Polygon Pictures anime adaptation of Manabu Yashiros violent sci-fi manga

PM Modi unveils Ram Nath Kovinds autobiography at Delhi event

Sai Abbayankar Unites With Bhagyashree Borse for Independent Album

No doubt, the song selection of Sai Abhyankar is known, but his heroine selection is also top-notch.

Myntra failed to deliver order, then cancelled without explanation: Customer lost chance to buy 5-gram gold at lower price; consumer court orders Rs 60,000 payout

Myntra has been ordered to pay Rs 50,000 in compensation after a Kurnool consumer court found it failed to deliver a 5-gram gold coin ordered in

Laid off in his 40s, corporate employee shares 3 life lessons and reveals the positive side of a layoff

After being laid off, an employee took to Instagram to share profound life lessons. He emphasized the significance of genuine friendships and the

Abu Dhabi offers free UAE entry visas to eligible Indian tourists: Details

Visa-fee waiver runs till October 31; travellers must book a three-night stay and return flight through approved partners

Can America Build Its Data Centres On Its Overseas Military Bases?

The Fascinating Love Life of Yogita Bali: From Kishore Kumar to Mithun Chakraborty

New Delhi, August 12: The glitzy world of Bollywood often hides the tumultuous lives of its stars. Actress Yogita Balis story is no exception. Bo

Elephants are guardians of our forests, says Pawan Kalyan on World Elephant Day

The Deputy Chief Minister said Andhra Pradesh was bringing together trained field teams, rescue infrastructure and technology for wildlife protec

Ramchander Rao Calls Jharkhand Students Protests Genuine, Seeks CBI Probe

Ramchander Rao made the remarks in Hyderabad amid protests in Ranchi over issues concerning students and the alleged paper leak

Kalpataru Projects jump 6% post Q1; brokerages bullish on strong order book

The company reported a 974 per cent Y-o-Y rise in consolidated net profit to 430.60 crore for the quarter, compared with 218.17 crore in the year

N Chandrasekaran reportedly resigns as Tata Sons Chairman, TCS shares fall nearly 4%

N Chandrasekaran reportedly resigns as Tata Sons Chairman, TCS shares fall nearly 4%

N Chandrasekaran resigns as Tata Sons chairman, to complete current term

The development comes amid reported differences between Tata Sons and Tata Trusts over leadership, board representation and the groups future str

Rare Himalayan Bee Recorded In India For First Time From Arunachal Pradesh

ZSI Scientists Document Colletes Bhutanicus In Tawang District

R. Praggnanandhaa Secures Major Victory Over Javokhir Sindarov at Sinquefield Cup

St. Louis, August 12: Indian Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa achieved a significant victory against World Championship challenger Javokhir Sindarov

From cyber defence to care and contracts: AI100's eighth cohort puts AI to work

AI100's eighth cohort spotlights three leaders embedding intelligence into the systems enterprises rely on data security, healthcare, and contra

No maternity leave for govt employee expecting 4th child, rules Allahabad HC

The Allahabad High Court has rejected a government employee's plea for maternity leave for her fourth child, saying she was not entitled to the b

Lindsey Graham's sister Darline Graham advances to runoff in South Carolina Republican Senate primary

Darline Graham will face Ralph Norman in the August runoff election. Governor Henry McMaster had appointed Graham to serve the senator's remainin

N Chandrasekaran resigns as Tata Sons chairman, to stay till Feb 2027

Chandrasekaran's resignation comes days before the August 18 AGM, amid differences with Tata Trusts over his reappointment, group strategy and in

Hanamkonda Youth Dies After Battling for Life for 15 Days in Florida

According to reports, the deceased was identified as Bharath Chander Reddy, a native of Gunturpalli of Hasanparti Mandal of Hanamkonda district.

Manipur highway opens, blockade of another continues

A Kuki organisation lifts its counter-economic blockade three days after CM Yumnam Khemchand Singhs call for resumption of free movement on the h

Jharkhand job exam stir: LoP Babulal Marandi alleges attempt to weaken movement after late night protest site visit by Ranchis DC and SSP

RanchisDeputy Commissioner Manjunath Bhajantri,on the other hand, said that he had visitedto ask whether the protesters were facing any difficult

BJPs MP, MLA Neglecting CCI Unit Revival: Jogu Ramanna

Youth from Yapalguda extended their support to the samiti members participating in the protest

Krushal Launches Farm Care Plan at 1 Rupee per Litre for Residue-Safe Protein-Rich Traceable Milk

Pioneering milk quality and traceability as a human health and farmer welfare priority pan India, starting with Maharashtra

M.P., the indomitable: the man who electrified the imagination of Keralas youth

Despite impressive awareness about environmental sustainability and a rather passive and patchy awareness of the desirability of decentralised go

Screen Share | Films that smell like fresh greens and expensive cologne

Here are some movies that capture the thrill, chaos, and moral dilemmas of financial markets where fortunes are made, lost, and sometimes, quest

Police Encounter in Mathura: Notorious Criminal Arrested, Officer Injured

New Delhi, August 12: A police encounter took place in Mathura involving a special staff team from the North-West district of Delhi and a notorio

The Traitors Season 2 Premiere: Mallika Sherawat Reveals Tom Cruise Crushed on Her

Karan Johar will return as the host for 'The Traitors Season 2'.

Screen Share | Sci-fi films that offer thrills, humour and an all-round good time

Bong Joon-hos Mickey 17 reminds us that sci-fi movies were meant to be entertaining before they were draped in a curtain of smug intent

2022 JSSC Junior Engineer Exam Paper Leak: Agency Director Arun Kumar Arrested In Mumbai

Four years after the exam was cancelled, SIT arrests agency director as paper-leak probe widens further.

Screen Share | Films that teleport us to another world

From the magical world of Narnia to the painfully perfect alternate reality in The Matrix, a look at some parallel worlds of the big screen, and

Screen Share | Of prison films and the fear of confinement

From prison dramas like Visaranai to survival films like 127 Hours and horror titles like From, cinema has artfully drawn upon the primal fear of

Screen share | Films on living, and thriving, despite loneliness

It is Kani Kusrutis world and we are just living in it. Here is a deep dive into two of her recent portrayals of loneliness where one ends up fin

Screen Share | Christmas movies to warm up your holiday season

From The Holiday to Our Little Secret, theres something unparalleled about the warm, trope-y goodness of a romance set against the backdrop of Ch

Screen Share | Unusual war movies, with atypical heroes

The recent Tamil blockbuster Amaran subverts the idea of a war protagonist. Here are some war movies with unusual heroes that dont simplify the

Screen Share | Best films and shows on journalists and journalism

From a real-life investigative reporter uncovering dark truths to a fictional photojournalist saving a government, here are some of our favourite

Screen Share | Films that use photography to reflect on love, life and the self

From Juliette Binoches A Thousand Times Good Night to Clint Eastwoods The Bridges of Madison County, here are some films that used photography as

Nicholas Hoult cast as Gilderoy Lockhart in Season 2 of HBOs Harry Potter series

Nicholas Hoult is heading to Hogwarts as Gilderoy Lockhart in Season 2 of HBOs Harry Potter series, taking over the role previously played by Ken

Screen Share | Films that pay an ode to the rains

From Mani Ratnams Kannathil Muthamittal toDavid Finchers Se7en, here are some movies in which rain isthe rains are a recurring motif

Aditya Gupta: Building intelligence into contracts at scale

From early experiments in autonomous systems to embedding AI at the core of enterprise workflows, the Sirion CTO is reimagining how contracts are

Screen Share | Films that speak of homecoming

Homecoming is a messy, delicate affair. Here are films that get it right

Ankit Maheshwari: AI, architecture and impact

From early coding experiments to architecting AI-native healthcare systems at Innovaccer, Ankit Maheshwari on why clean data, infrastructure-firs

Screen Share | K-Dramas that offer a break from the chaos

In need of a break? You might not be able to take a break at the moment, but the protagonists in some of these dramas show us how it is done: wit

David Gildea: On a mission to democratize data security

Druvas VP of Generative AI, David Gildea, is using cloud-native thinking and GenAI to strip complexity out of data protection and put enterprise

Screen Share | Films that are odes to friendship and platonic love

Movies and shows on friendship always retain cult fandom; here are a few titles that keep it warm and funny, some that bring out the waterworks,

Screen Share | Rousing stories of sporting greats who beat the odds

While most sports biopics suffer from a templated treatment, some quality films balance emotional beats with sporting significance to offer a sti

Screen Share |Films that stir up an appetite

Whether they form the core theme of a film or just another narrative tool to push the plot further, food in films is undoubtedly a visual treat t

Screen Share | Queer films snubbed from glory

With Pride Month in the rear view, take a moment for these truly extraordinary stories from recent queer cinema

Kerala: Guruvayur Temple Set for Wedding Rush, 377 Ceremonies Booked for Aug 23

Only 24 people, including photographers, will be allowed near the wedding mandapam along with the bride and groom, in view of the unprecedented r

Screen Share | Films that capture the exhilaration of escape

As the heatwave perseveres, amid spells of intermittent rain, kick back with these films about the joy of travel and escape to cooler climes

PM Modi Urges Youth to Avoid Shortcuts in Life

New Delhi, August 12: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called on the youth of the nation to steer clear of shortcuts in life. He emphasized the i

Afghanistan set to host India in three-match T20I series in Delhi; check details

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have confirmed the upcoming three-match T20I series against Afghanistan. The series will kick of

Trump Says Iran 'Can't Borrow Money', Warns Of Possible Military Action

Donald Trump called Iran devious negotiators, weighing whether to let their economy crumble or strike hard, blaming Biden for depleted munitions