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'Garv Hai' Athlete Nurjahan Jamani Receives Gujarat's Sardar Patel Sports Award

India No. 1 and World No. 27 para table tennis player Nurjahan Noorali Jamani was awarded the prestigious Sardar Patel Sports Award by the Government of Gujarat.

13 Aug 2026 9:04 pm
L&T Bags Rs 10,000-Crore Order To Build India's Largest AI Factory In Chennai

L&T has not revealed the exact value of the order. However, under its order classification, a 'mega order' ranges between Rs 10,000 and 15,000 crore.

13 Aug 2026 9:01 pm
Adopted From India And Raised In Netherlands, 2 Childhood Friends Discover They Are Sisters

When they reunited in the Netherlands after the DNA results, the sisters hugged, laughed and cried together. They also took their first selfie as sisters.

13 Aug 2026 8:52 pm
Passenger Impressed By Cab Driver Using ChatGPT To Learn English For Daughter: 'Powerful AI Use Case'

A passenger was left impressed after spotting a Delhi cab driver using ChatGPT to improve English for his newborn daughter.

13 Aug 2026 8:41 pm
Sri Lankan Coach Dies In Hospital After Clash With Players During Match

A 62-year-old coach who once mentored former Sri Lanka cricket captain Kusal Mendis during his school days has died following an altercation with players during a cricket match in Colombo

13 Aug 2026 8:37 pm
Bar Council 'Bars' 2026 Batch Of Top Law College Over Chief Justice Invite Row

BCI chairperson Manan Kumar Mishra said no student who obtained a law degree from NALSAR in 2026 should be enrolled as an advocate until the council issues further directions.

13 Aug 2026 8:36 pm
Ukraine Drone Terror Makes Russian Ships Use 'Mad Max' Style Nets, Cages

Anti-drone nets, metal cages and even water tanks are being strapped to vessels sailing through the Black Sea and nearby waters as Moscow tries to shield its maritime infrastructure from Ukrainian attacks.

13 Aug 2026 8:30 pm
When USAID Shut In Nepal, Mothers And Babies Started Dying

In Nepal, a five-year, $35 million program cancelled by the U.S. cuts reached more than 100,000 women and girls in its first three years.

13 Aug 2026 8:18 pm
Google Search Error Shows Sam Altman As Dead, False Claim Traced To Wikipedia

The issue was later traced to a vandalised Wikipedia entry after someone had edited Altman's page to falsely state that he had died.

13 Aug 2026 8:00 pm
Delhi Metro To Start Services At 4 AM On Independence Day

Invitees carrying valid physical admit cards issued by the Ministry of Defence will also be provided special pre-vended QR tickets at designated metro stations to facilitate their travel.

13 Aug 2026 7:57 pm
After Bengaluru 5-Star Hotels, Hospital: Expired Items, Stale Bread Found In Kitchen

Food business operators have been told to strictly comply with the law, the department said. Strict action would be taken for any violation

13 Aug 2026 7:56 pm
Delhi Man Survives 2 Murder Attempts, Then Gets Run Over In Revenge Plot

The police investigation has now led to the arrest of five people, including the main conspirator, 45-year-old Pawan or Jagpal Dabas, who was arrested on August 12.

13 Aug 2026 7:55 pm
Man Tied To Pole, Beaten To Death With Sticks Over Theft Suspicion In UP

Ram Sneh, a history-sheeter, was allegedly caught by some locals in Bishanpur Kala village on suspicion of theft.

13 Aug 2026 7:50 pm
Professional 'AI Rage Baiter' Admits To Earning Rs 16 Lakh Through Fake Posts On Facebook

A professional 'AI-Rage Baiter' admits making Rs 16 lakh ($17,000) monthly by posting fake AI-generated viral stories.

13 Aug 2026 7:45 pm
UP Teen Loses Rs 3 Lakh In Online Games, Uses AI Image To Fake Own Kidnapping

When the father said he could not transfer the amount, the accused asked him to bring Rs 2 lakh cash.

13 Aug 2026 7:45 pm
Bihar Students To Go On Hunger Strike From August 18, Demand Education Minister's Resignation

Student Protests: The student leader noted that Tiwari had previously promised that the TRE 4 notification will be released in July without fail.

13 Aug 2026 7:24 pm
Ugandan Woman Deported From Hyderabad Over Alleged Drug Links

The deportation was primarily pursued after verification confirmed her visa overstay, with police citing her alleged links to drug networks as an additional concern.

13 Aug 2026 7:14 pm
8 Children Dead, Hundreds Ill In Madhya Pradesh Villages, Cause Unknown

The children showed symptoms associated with multiple infections rather than a single identifiable disease, said a health official.

13 Aug 2026 7:12 pm
Jana Nayagan Day 22 Box Office: Thalapathy Vijay Starrer Continues Fourth-Week Run

Jana Nayagan is a Tamil-language political action thriller directed by H Vinoth.

13 Aug 2026 7:03 pm
UP Vet Jumps To Death Week After Accusing Woman Of Cheating Him Of Rs 1.4 Crore

The doctor left a suicide note naming a woman against whom he had earlier filed a police complaint for defrauding him of Rs 1.4 crore.

13 Aug 2026 7:01 pm
Saffron-White-Saffron: Row Over Colour At Kolkata's Academy Of Fine Arts

The back-and-forth over a coat of paint has since evolved into a symbolic clash over political identity.

13 Aug 2026 6:57 pm
Jamaat Leader On Kerala Minister's Staff, Protests Begin In Muslim League

The protesting leaders have questioned how a person associated with Jamaat-e-Islami could find a place in a minister's personal staff when names recommended by the League's own organisational units were left out.

13 Aug 2026 6:53 pm
34 Government Schools In Delhi Face Demolition Over Safety, Infrastructure Concerns

The new school buildings, being constructed on vacant plots at a cost of around Rs 900 crore, are expected to be completed within 18 months.

13 Aug 2026 6:51 pm
Will India Travel to Bangladesh? BCCI Source Reveals Latest Position

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is awaiting formal approval from the Indian government for the proposed tour of the Indian men's team to Bangladesh, a source in the BCCI said

13 Aug 2026 6:47 pm
Did DRS Make A Blunder In Aus vs Ban Test? Steve Smith's Stunning Revelation

Australia batter Steve Smith admitted he was fortunate to remain unbeaten after surviving a caught-behind DRS review during the opening day of the first Test against Bangladesh in Darwin on Thursday.

13 Aug 2026 6:45 pm
Air India CEO Confirms Oct 1 Salary Hikes Amid Middle East Crisis Fallout

Air India will resume its annual salary increment cycle from October 1 after deferring revisions amid the impact of the Middle East crisis.

13 Aug 2026 6:26 pm
R Ashwin Calls Ireland's Series Win Over India As Huge Positive. Here's Why

Ravichandran Ashwin has welcomed Ireland's recent 2-0 series victory over India, pointing to the result and the nature of the pitches as encouraging signs for cricket's global expansion.

13 Aug 2026 6:23 pm
Neeraj Chopra, Pullela Gopichand Launch Indian School Of Coaching Excellence

Javelin ace Neeraj Chopra and badminton great Pullela Gopichand on Thursday launched the Indian School of Coaching Excellence, an initiative aimed at strengthening India's coaching landscape and sports ecosystem.

13 Aug 2026 6:15 pm
Morne Morkel Sounds Alarm Over 'Biggest Challenge' Awaiting India In Sri Lanka

India's bowling coach, Morne Morkel, has urged the team's seamers to adapt quickly to Sri Lanka's heat, humidity, and the changing nature of the Kookaburra ball

13 Aug 2026 6:14 pm
Kerala High Court Restores Foreign Funding Licence Of 2 NGOs, Questions Centre

The cases were filed by Kerala Social Service Forum, the Kottayam-based body coordinating 32 Catholic Diocesan Social Service Societies, and Save A Family Plan India, a charitable trust based in Kanjoor in Ernakulam.

13 Aug 2026 6:12 pm
Exclusive: MasterChef Australia Host Andy Allen Reveals What Really Happens Behind The Scenes

We sat down with MasterChef Australia for an honest conversation about the pressure of judging, behind-the-scenes moments from the show, and everything in between.

13 Aug 2026 6:01 pm
OTT Releases This Weekend: From Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata To Toy Story 5

From Aakhri Sawal and Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata to Toy Story 5, here are the biggest OTT releases streaming this weekend across platforms.

13 Aug 2026 5:55 pm
Man Reveals Journey From Graduate Trainee To Middle East Consultant With Rs 7.5 Crore Net Worth

A 37-year-old techie shares his career path from engineering graduate to Middle East consultant.

13 Aug 2026 5:51 pm
Assam To Seek Centre Approval To Cut Kaziranga Buffer Zone From 10 To 1 km

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the state would send its proposal to the Union government within the next two months for consideration and notification of the revised zone.

13 Aug 2026 5:51 pm
India's Exports To West Asia Region Rise 8.62% In July: Commerce Secretary

The country's exports to the UAE rose 10.15% to $3.3 billion, but shipments to Saudi Arabia declined by 2.73% to $763.7 million.

13 Aug 2026 5:49 pm
India's Playing XI For 1st Test vs Sri Lanka: No Auqib Nabi, Bowling Coach Hints At '3-Way' Strategy

Bowling coach Morne Morkel on Thursday indicated that India could field three left-arm spinners in the upcoming first Test against Sri Lanka

13 Aug 2026 5:48 pm
India XI For 1st Test vs SL: Bowling Coach Hints At '3-Way' Strategy

Bowling coach Morne Morkel on Thursday indicated that India could field three left-arm spinners in the upcoming first Test against Sri Lanka

13 Aug 2026 5:48 pm
GATE 2027 Registration Revised Dates Announced: Check Schedule Here

GATE 2027: Qualified candidates can use the GATE score for admission to postgraduate and doctoral programmes in the Ministry of Education-supported institutions.

13 Aug 2026 5:40 pm
Auqib Nabi Breaks Silence On Long Wait For India Call-Up Despite Ranji Trophy Heroics

Pacer Auqib Nabi, who also contributes with the bat, impressed one and all with his heroics on the domestic circuit.

13 Aug 2026 5:40 pm
Bengal Withdraws State Honour From BJP MP Nagendra Ray, Who Insulted Netaji

The BJP MP was honoured with Banga Bibhushan in February, when the Mamata Banerjee government was in power.

13 Aug 2026 5:30 pm
Not Shubman Gill Or Rishabh Pant, Sri Lanka Captain Names This India Batter As Biggest Threat For Upcoming Test Series

Sri Lanka Test captain Dhananjaya de Silva highlighted one India batter as a major threat for the hosts for the upcoming two-match series.

13 Aug 2026 5:29 pm
India To Buy 60 Transport Aircraft, 150 Trainers In Push For Self-Reliance

Officials said the procurement is likely to boost India's broader defence and aerospace ecosystem from tier-one manufacturers down to a network of small and medium suppliers

13 Aug 2026 5:24 pm
Analysis: Why Punjab's Farmer Leaders Fail At Electoral Politics

They also attracted the attention of Punjabis living abroad. Logistical and financial help poured in, fuelling the agitation for one-and-half years.

13 Aug 2026 5:24 pm
Opinion: Opinion | Indian Parliament And The Perils Of Empty 'Swagger'

Indian MPs - on all sides - have found a dangerous new way to game the Parliament. And so far, they all are winning

13 Aug 2026 5:15 pm
Wall Street Eyes Green Open: Cooler Oil Among Three Reasons Pushing Stock Futures Higher

The direction of oil and incoming economic data will likely remain key to determining whether the recent Wall Street rally can extend further.

13 Aug 2026 5:00 pm
Nepal May Have Lost Papers Of 1816 Treaty With India At Heart Of Its Border Claim

Nepal's Foreign Minister has said in Parliament's that the government cannot confirm if it possesses the original document of the 1816 Sugauli Treaty.

13 Aug 2026 4:56 pm
Rookie Employee Trust Colleague's Fake Sob Story, Gets Scammed Out Of Rs 4,000: 'Lost Faith In Humanity'

An employee trusted a colleague's sob story and was scammed out of Rs 4,000 without repayment.

13 Aug 2026 4:49 pm
Who Was Riddhi Thakkar? 24-Year-Old Mumbai Biker Killed In Chhattisgarh Crash

A resident of Kandivali West in Mumbai, Thakkar had built much of her online identity around motorcycles, travel and life on the road.

13 Aug 2026 4:46 pm
Nurse, 30, Found Dead At Kolkata Hospital, Toilet Door Broken To Recover Body

The toilet door had remained closed for an extended period, and when there was no response to repeated calls, staff alerted the police. Police forced the door open and recovered the body, which has since been sent for a post-mortem examination.

13 Aug 2026 4:43 pm