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Court dismisses bail pleas of accused in Palani land case; another case registered against suspended Sub-Registrar

Man, fiancee found dead hours apart in Kerala

They were scheduled to get married in December

OWOF, KLE to launch mission against malnutrition

Chandigarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli to launch CBDC food subsidy transfers

The two Union Territories will become the first in India to fully digitise PMGKAY food subsidy delivery through Digital Rupee tokens under the ne

West Bengal's mega-project ambitions face old and familiar obstacles

The state could be the Bharatiya Janata Party's real test case of its business-friendly policies swot

SBI uses AI to underwrite nearly 1 lakh crore in MSME loans in FY26

In FY26, in 12 months, we can underwrite loans up to 5 crore, both covering the new-to-bank customers, as well as existing customers. Almost 1 la

Indel Money to raise up to 500 crore through public issue of NCDs

Indel Money, a non-deposit taking non-banking finance company, on Wednesday said it proposes to raise up to Rs 500 crore through public issue of

Plea to implement Comprehensive Green Madurai Action Plan for restoration of ecological balance and enhancement of urban green cover in Madurai

Amit Shah says ready to answer all questions during debate, Oppn unmoved

The government's efforts for a debate on the students' agitation in the Lok Sabha on the penultimate day of the Monsoon session came to nought wi

TGIIC lists Durgam Cheruvu heritage hillocks for auction

Rock enthusiasts say that the the entire land parcel was once declared as Heritage Precincts, owing to the existence of huge rock formations whic

Yokohama plans to expand tyre production to 6.3 million units

We plan to scale up production capacity of passenger car tyres to 6.3 million units annually over the next two years from the current 4.5 million

Nine years on, GST needs a more ambitious reform agenda starting now

The discussion on addressing its remaining shortcomings, including features adopted as compromises at the time of implementation, should start no

Let's treat fair deals fairly by reforming off-market share valuations

A large chunk of foreign and domestic venture capital and private equity investments, mergers and acquisitions (M&As), as well as non-strategic a

HC orders suo moto contempt case against HYDRAA Commissioner

PSG vs Aston Villa UEFA Super Cup live streaming; when and where to watch match in India?

Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa are all set to lock horns in the UEFA Super Cup, an annual match which acts as a curtain raiser to the Europe

Burden on businesses: Regulatory fragmentation increases cost of compliance

While fragmentation is a particular problem, the four Labour Codes illustrate why consolidation on paper may not automatically mean simplificatio

NIA searches 13 locations in Tamil Nadu and Mizoram after meth seizure

Five locations in Mizoram and eight in Tamil Nadu were searched, leading to the seizure of several digital devices, 71 lakh in cash, $53,500, and

Petronet LNGs revenues slip more than 50% as West Asia tensions marred supplies

Net profit although surged 33.2% in the June-end quarter.

Datanomics: The anatomy of the Karnataka-Tamil Nadu Cauvery water wars

Cauvery water releases from Karnataka to Tamil Nadu have mostly fallen short of mandated levels during early monsoon months, intensifying the lon

Repco Home Finance loan book grows 8.9% in Q1; net profit rises to 114 crore

GNPA ratio improves to 2.7% from 3.3% a year ago, while net interest income rises 10.2% in the June quarter

Bombay House Blues: Chandrasekaran's exit must spur an introspection

Listing Tata Sons is expected to limit the control exercised by Tata Trusts on the holding firm of the estimated $400 billion group

CM Vijay is determined not to take a lot of loans: Finance Minister

The government has not stopped funding for schemes that directly benefit the public, says Marie Wilson

Punjab Kings Kick Off 5-Day Off-Season Camp in New Chandigarh Ahead of IPL 2027

New Delhi, August 12: The Punjab Kings, two-time runners-up in the Indian Premier League (IPL), have commenced a five-day off-season training cam

Existing electricity meters can be made smart by installing SIM cards, say TNPDCL officials

TVK govt. had announced in the 2026-2027 Budget that smart meters would be installed for 50 lakh consumers, including domestic and commercial use

Odisha offers 25% additional capex support for ISM-backed chip projects

The amended policy extends incentives to semiconductor equipment, chemicals, specialised gases, advanced materials and other critical supply-chai

Concerns Raised Over Media Ownership by Rajeev Chandrasekhar in Kerala

Thiruvananthapuram, August 12: Rajeev Chandrasekhar, the President of the Kerala BJP, has expressed serious concerns regarding the ownership and

Overnight Ukrainian blitz damages Russia's Black Sea naval stronghold, Zelenskyy says

Ukraine's air and sea drones have succeeded in limiting the movements of Russia's once-dominant Black Sea navy, Kyiv officials say, in one of the

Zhu Rongji: Fmr premier who was the architect of economic overhaul in China

A young Communist star in the 1950s, Zhu was expelled from the party in one of Mao Zedong's ideological purification campaigns.

Telangana: Gig Workers Seek Clarity On TGSRTC E-Auto Plan

The proposed service is aimed at providing first- and last-mile connectivity to bus passengers in the GHMC area: Reports

Remand prisoner attempts suicide inside Repalle Sub-Jail

Two killed as Colombia steps up airstrikes against rebels

Violent guerrilla clashes since early last year have killed over 100 people and displaced tens of thousands more in the rural area that borders V

Gujarat Chief Minister Distributes Over

Gandhinagar, August 12: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel announced the distribution of over 646 crore in scholarships and educational assis

Taiwan slams Indonesia, China over planned naval drills near its coast

China's defence ministry said on Tuesday the drill, to take place in mid-August at a location east of Taiwan it did not detail, would be a aviga

India exports first gasoline cargo to Russia as refinery outages mount

The shipment of around 350,000 barrels arrived on August 5, while two more cargoes are expected by month-end as attacks on Russian energy infrast

Commuters express dismay over buses skipping Panjapur-Thuvakudi Highway

Six girl students of Adavimallela Gurukul bitten by rats, treated at PHC in Khammam district

Ridhimas Stunning Comeback at WPGT 2026: Leads by Three Shots in 12th Leg

Bengaluru, August 12: Ridhima Dilawari made a remarkable return in the 12th leg of the Womens Professional Golf Tour (WPGT) 2026, showcasing her

78 jail inmates clear SSC through NIOS, get special remission

Oracle plans more layoffs as AI spending surges. Is the AI jobs apocalypse finally here?

Oracle is said to be planning additional job cuts this month, following a substantial reduction in its workforce in the previous fiscal year. Mea

China's Tencent posts 11% Q2 revenue rise, profit misses estimates

For the three months ended June, the Shenzhen-based gaming and internet company reported revenue of 204.8 billion yuan ($30.36 billion), in line

DAE engages industries to develop nuclear vendors for SMR reactors in India

The department is sharing knowledge and supporting technology development as India seeks greater private-sector participation in nuclear manufact

Telangana: CSIR-IICT Develops New Treatment For Diabetic Foot Ulcers, Transfers Technology For Clinical Trials

The company would work on the commercial development of the technology and its potential use in wound management: Dr Anslem de Souza, technical d

Centre approves Rs 6,839 cr VVP-II for 1,954 border villages till FY29

The Central Government has approved Vibrant Villages Programme-II with a Rs 6,839 crore outlay. This initiative will focus on the comprehensive d

Irish proverb of the day: An unpractised craft is an... what happens when the talent you were born with is left untouched? Timeless life lessons on discipline, practice, talent, self-growth, perseverance, and wasted potential from an ancient Irish tradition

Irish proverb of the day: The timeless Irish proverb, An unpractised craft is an enemy (Is namhaid ceird gan chleachtadh), reminds us that talent

CJP's Saurav Das alleges 'intimidation' by Puducherry police; official rejects claim as false

A CJP spokesperson alleged police visited his family's home in Puducherry. He claimed the visit was an act of intimidation by the government. Pud

2026 Super El Nio Forecast: What happens this winter could shock California, here's why

California anticipates a dangerous winter with record coastal sea levels. A rapidly strengthening El Nio threatens increased flooding and erosion

Japanese proverb of the day: 'You can only endure the weaknesses of others by knowing your...' - this inspiring Japanese saying teaches life lessons on self-awareness, self-reflection, human nature and why understanding yourself can help you understand others

Japanese proverb of the day: Understanding our own flaws enables us to accept the imperfections of those around us. Acknowledging that everyone i

Man arrested for possessing wild animal body parts

Telangana Minister Accuses KTR of Misleading Public Over Land Allocation

Hyderabad, August 12: Telanganas Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu has accused K.T. Rama Rao (KTR), the executive president of the Bharat Rasht

Rajya Sabha passes Bills to change Keralas name, strengthen NCDC

The Lok Sabha passed the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026, on August 11. The Kerala Assembly passed a resolution in 2024, urging the Centre

Palghar felt two tremors of magnitude 3.4 in an hour

Both tremors happened on the night of August 10. The first one was recorded at 10:04 p.m. and the second at 11 p.m., as per the data of the Natio

Tamil Nadu makes state anthem 'Tamil Thai Vazhthu' mandatory as first song at govt events

The Tamil Nadu government has made 'Tamil Thai Vazhthu', the state's official song, mandatory as the first song to be sung at government events a

Karnataka clears Rs 6,253 crore projects in aerospace, food processing, IT, renewable energy

The Karnataka government has green-lit eighty-three industrial projects that amount to an impressive six thousand two hundred fifty-three crore r

HC stays Kalyana Lakshmi, Shaadi Mubarak schemes operation

Cauvery: Karnataka will approach Supreme Court, says Cheluvarayaswamy

Kayanad landslips revive safety concerns over abandoned quarries in Ernakulam

Officials inspect a water-filled abandoned quarry after residents report suspected seepage following landslips; preliminary report rules out imme

Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Session to Commence on September 21

Srinagar, August 12: The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, has announced that the winter assembly session will begin on Sept

Best baby girl names for 2026 that start with B: Beautiful choices and the meanings behind them

Choosing a baby girl name can be exciting, and names starting with B offer many options. Popular choices like Brooklyn and Bella have distinct or

Govt. approves three H-CITI projects

OpenAI has a secret friction email that lets employees complain directly to Sam Altman and top bosses and it has a surprising Jeff Bezos-Amazon connection

OpenAI reportedly has an internal friction email that allows employees to flag workplace problems and bureaucratic bottlenecks, with serious issu

Telangana: Engineers Urged To Develop Tools For Dryland Farming

Telangana council of higher education chairman Prof. V. Balakista Reddy addressed teaching reforms, ethical use of AI and policy reforms: Reports

Gen-Z tiranga rally held in J-K's Kathua ahead of I-Day; bike rally near Indo-Pak border

A Gen-Z tiranga rally occurred in Kathua, Jammu, with students honoring the national flag. Families of martyrs and fitness groups also joined the

India signs terms for SACU trade deal, negotiations to begin in a month

The proposed preferential trade agreement will initially cover goods, with India and the five-member customs union aiming to conclude negotiation

Bank deposits hit decade-high growth as NRI dollar inflows cross $37 billion

Bank deposits saw their fastest growth in nearly ten years by July. Overseas Indians deposited about $37 billion in foreign currency accounts. Ba

RBI proposes new interest rate rules for regulated entities, seeks public comments

The Reserve Bank of India is harmonizing interest rate determination methods for regulated entities. New guidelines will define internal benchmar

Tourists planning to visit Pillar Rocks, Guna Caves, Pine Forest, Moir Point can now book tickets online

Junior Womens National Hockey Championship: Rajasthan, Jammu

Pune, August 12: The 16th Hockey India Junior Womens National Championship 2026 kicked off on Wednesday. The tournament, held at the Major Dhyan

Junior Womens National Hockey Championship Kicks Off with Victories for Rajasthan, J

Pune, August 12: The 16th Hockey India Junior Womens National Championship 2026 commenced on Wednesday at the Major Dhyan Chand Hockey Stadium in

World Elephant Day: Special treats for elephants at Sakrebyle camp

Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold launched in India with Tensor G6 processor

Pixel 11 Pro Fold also gets the HiLight, an array of LED around camera flash for Gemini and call notification

Amidst tussle, NCSC panel to probe all of Centres de-reservation proposals from last three years

The NCSC and the Centre have been clashing over the issue of de-reserving government posts for the last two years with the commission saying that

Young Man Arrested for Stealing 1.6 Million Rupees for Sisters Wedding

Kanpur, August 12: The Kanpur police in Uttar Pradesh arrested a 19-year-old man on Wednesday. He is accused of stealing jewelry and cash worth 1

Congress apex body to chalk out strategy to corner Centre

The meeting, to be chaired by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, is expected to review the partys preparedness for the Assembly elections due

ICAI Allotted Site for a Building in Anantapur

Officials discussed the suitability of the site and infrastructure requirements for the proposed ICAI building

BofA to pump 18,268 cr in Jio Credit; stake may go up to 49.9%

The transaction will give BofA a 26.5% equity interest in JCL, and can go up to 49.9% upon exercise of the warrants

Congress running away from discussion on student protests, afraid of facing Amit Shah: Nabin

BJP President Nitin Nabin accused opposition parties of avoiding parliamentary discussions on student protests. He stated they fear Home Minister

Weather Tomorrow August 13: Delhi, UP, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Odisha and Bengal brace for heavy rain as IMD warns of thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds

India weather forecast August 13: On August 13th, India is bracing for extensive rainfall and thunderstorms due to a low-pressure system forming

Maharashtra To Set Up Panel To Overhaul Government Recruitment Exams

The committee will visit each revenue division and hold discussions with students, heads of educational institutions and other stakeholders to un

Cellecor aims for Rs 2K crore revenue in FY27, says co-founder Ravi Agarwal

The company is expanding its home and kitchen appliances business and plans to begin production at its Liberia plant by December before widening

Paramount says CNN sale 'on the table' to resolve California suit over Warner Bros deal

Paramount Skydance is keeping all options open, including selling CNN, to resolve a lawsuit. The company's chief legal officer acknowledged a pot

275-Foot-Long Tricolour Leads Tiranga Rally In Nellore

A 275-foot national flag led a Tiranga rally in Nellore on Wednesday as part of Independence Day celebrations, with students, officials and resid

Quote of the day by Angelina Jolie, 'I've realized that being happy is a choice. You never want to rub anybody the wrong way or not be fun to be around, but you have to be happy' teaches powerful lesson about happiness, why choosing joy matters for acceptance, inner peace, empathy, kindness, charity, human connection

Quote of the day by Angelina Jolie is a reminder that a life built entirely around other people's expectations may look successful while feeling

RBI draft keeps external benchmark optional for NBFCs in loan-rate rules

The proposed harmonised framework requires banks to link certain floating-rate loans to external benchmarks while giving NBFCs and other lenders

Abhijeet Dipke: Season 2 of Jantar Mantar is starting soon

Need to power India from within in energy sector, government's biofuels policies very relevant: Senior Novonesis official

To bolster national security, India must focus on boosting its internal energy generation capabilities. The governments biofuel initiatives play

Kolkata to Host Rally for Womens Freedom on August 14

Kolkata, August 12: On the eve of Independence Day, the Minister of Urban Development and Municipal Affairs, Agnimitra Paul, will lead a rally in

MTNL Q1 Results: Net Loss Narrows To Rs 842 Crore; Revenue Jumps 26%

MTNL's Q1 revenue rises to Rs 217 crore, while EBITDA loss narrows to Rs 643 crore.

Political Activity Picking Up Ahead of Local Body Polls in Tirupati District

The parties are focusing on identifying strong candidates, assessing their support bases in individual villages, and working out election strateg

Hackers target AI supply chains as stolen tokens fuel new cyber threat

Cyber attackers are increasingly stealing AI access credentials and reselling compute through gray-market networks, raising financial and supply-

Shortage of Onam special trains in Malabar: Kozhikode MP meets Railway Minister

Over 80% of the announced special services are focussed on south Kerala, while very few have been allocated to the Malabar region, says M.K. Ragh