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The long wait for a woman Minister in Karnataka

Inducting a woman into Cabinet has not been a priority of the government

Last date extended for applications for posts of hereditary trustees in temples

What's next: The AI and A-I challenges for Tata group after Chandra's exit

N Chandrasekaran's exit comes as Tata Group faces twin challenges from AI-led disruption at TCS and mounting losses and a delayed turnaround at A

Bring perpetrators to book in weavers death: KTR

Electric trap laid by hunters for wildlife claims Forest Beat Officers life in Bhadradri Kothagudem

Jagadeesan sizzles as Super Gillies revive TNPL campaign

Afghanistan Clinches ODI Series Against Ireland with 42-Run Victory

Belfast, August 13: Afghanistan secured a 42-run victory over Ireland in the fourth match of the ODI series held at the Civil Service Cricket Clu

In 1969, Apollo 11 astronauts saw mysterious flashes with their eyes closed. Scientists later found the cause

During the Apollo missions, astronauts noted peculiar flashes of light occurring inside their spacecraft. These experiences were later attributed

Messi event row: govt. may order probe

NIA arrests an accused in Tronglaobi IED attack case

S. Palal Thadou allegedly handled finances for UKNA, a Kuki insurgent group, that is not engaged in peace talks with the government

Madhya Pradesh Secures

Ahmedabad, August 12: Madhya Pradesh has received investment proposals worth 8,635 crore during a mega investment dialogue held in Ahmedabad, Guj

Meghalayas Chief Minister Sets Ambitious UPSC Goals, Emphasizes Need for Support Ecosystem

Shillong, August 12: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma stated on Wednesday that there is no shortage of talent in the state for preparing

Chandrasekaran's remuneration grew faster than Tata group's profits

N Chandrasekaran's Tata Sons remuneration rose 14.1% annually over eight years, outpacing profit growth at the group's listed companies and Tata

Woman dies after falling into crater; villagers launch flash protest seeking action against PWD officers

Kerala Braces for Heavy Rainfall Amid Flood Recovery Efforts

Thiruvananthapuram, August 12: Kerala is currently assessing the damage from recent floods that claimed 23 lives and left three fishermen missing

The listing question lingers on for Tata Sons amid a leadership transition

Tata Sons' stock market listing remains uncertain as the RBI continues to examine its request for NBFC de-registration, despite its upper-layer c

APGDA says 3% annual stipend hike for junior doctors an insult to medical fraternity

The junior doctors demand for rising the biannual stipend from 15% to 30% is genuine and valid, it says

Meghalaya Chief Minister Appeals for Vendor Cooperation in Creating Accessible Public Spaces

Shillong, August 12: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma recently inspected the newly established Polo Vendors Market, focusing on the reha

Kovind book launch: Modi tells youth to read autobiographies, not reels

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged young people to read autobiographies of people they admire, saying that in the era of reels, soci

Man held for impersonation during property transfer

Special flight operations begin at Bhogapuram Airport

Tata group hit by earnings slowdown, mcap decline in last two years

Tata companies' combined adjusted profit rose just 1.2% in FY26, while their combined market capitalisation fell 16.9%, underperforming the Nifty

Railway families face uncertainty after bifurcation of Waltair Division

YSR Congress to Raise Illegal Mining Issue in Parliament

Amaravati, August 12: Leaders of the YSR Congress Party announced on Wednesday that they will raise the issue of illegal mining in Panchdarla, An

Kalaburagi Runners Club calls for public participation in Unity Walk

Kerala government sanctions 30 crore for settling post-matric scholarship dues

India's defence sector reaches an inflection point as private firms rise

Defence production has risen 140% since FY17, while private-sector output has grown 198%, as policy reforms increasingly open strategic programme

Karnataka Home Minister Orders Raid at Bengaluru Jail, Mobile Phones Seized from Prijwal Revannas Barrack

Bengaluru, August 12: Karnatakas Home Minister Priyank Kharge announced on Wednesday that he personally ordered a raid by the Central Crime Branc

Bank employees stage protest demanding five-day banking week

HC Begins Hearing on BRS MLAs Disqualification Pleas

The hearing was adjourned to Thursday, August 13.

Trump Claims Full Control Over Strait of Hormuz

Washington, August 12: U.S. President Donald Trump has once again asserted that the United States has full control over the Strait of Hormuz. He

Nellore Officials Alert As Districts Second Paddy Crop Reaches Critical Stage

The administration is targeting to irrigate 3.22 lakh acres of the second crop using water from the Somasila project. Officials have reviewed sto

Justice Varmas withdrawal from probe cannot end statutory inquiry, says Lok Sabha panel

The panel says a statutory inquiry cannot depend on the unilateral decision of a judge under inquiry, especially after the evidence has substanti

NCP leader Zeeshan Siddique receives death threat, Absconding gangster sends threatening audio

NCP leader Zeeshan Siddique on Wednesday received a death threat. Absconding gangster Zeeshan Akhtar issued the death threat. He sent the threate

Justice Yashwant Varma case: charges proved

Telangana Government to Optimize Godavari River Water Usage

Hyderabad, August 12: The Telangana government has decided to maximize the utilization of water from the Godavari River. Chief Minister A. Revant

IIT Madras Signs Pact to Provide Technical Support for Uppada Coastal Protection Wall

The district administration is making arrangements to begin the works from November.

CJPs Saurav Das alleges intimidation by Puducherry police; official rejects claim as false

While a senior Puducherry police official confirmed that police visited the home of Saurav Dass relatives, he said it was a routine exercise

India, Southern African customs bloc revive trade pact talks

The move revives talks between India and SACU, comprising South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho and Eswatini, after five rounds of negotiation

2 New Orleans students crushed millions of discarded bottles into recycled glass sand to fight coastal erosion; the result transformed Louisiana's sinking marshes by anchoring new grass and helping rebuild one of America's most vulnerable coastlines

Two New Orleans students saw a problem hiding in plain sight: discarded glass had little practical recycling value in their city, while Louisiana

Iran says no progress on reviving interim peace deal with US

Iran and the United States remain divided over ending the Gulf war permanently. Talks to revive an interim deal agreed in June have seen no progr

Harish Rao Says BRS Will Fight for Tribal Rights

The former minister was speaking at the inauguration of the Siddipet chapter of the Tribal Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and a tribal e

Solar Eclipse 2026 LIVE: Spain, Iceland witness rare celestial spectacle as day turns dark

Quote of the day by Oscar Wilde: Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth Irish writers timeless words on truth, identity, human nature and why a mask can reveal more truth than a face

Quote of the day by Oscar Wilde: Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth. Explore t

Kiren Bedi Calls for Strict Action After Mobile Phone Found in Jail Cell of Former MP

New Delhi, August 12: Kiren Bedi, the former Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry and ex-IPS officer, has expressed strong disapproval following the

Harish Rao Hails Siddipet Native Uday Nagarajus Election to UK House of Lords

A civic felicitation was held at Vipanchi Kala Nilayam in Siddipet on Wednesday to honour Uday Nagaraju.

DFC turning into piggybank for President: Meeks rips DFC CEO over Trump, Lutnicks mining deal

DFC turning into piggybank for President: Meeks rips DFC CEO over Trump, Lutnicks mining deal

Chalavadi Narayanaswamy objects to appointment of the Registrar (Evaluation) of the University of Mysore

Opposition fled from meaningful debate in Monsoon Session, says BJP chief

Throughout this entire session, the conduct of Rahul Gandhi and the entire opposition exposes their anarchic mindset and anti-democratic thinking

Cancel Thanksgiving: Progressive dream crushed as Crowley defeats Francesca Hong in Wisconsin

Cancel Thanksgiving: Progressive dream crushed as Crowley defeats Francesca Hong in Wisconsin

78 Inmates Clear SSC Through NIOS

The event was attended by senior prison officials, NIOS representatives, teachers and staff.

India Retail Inflation Rises To 4.45% In July As Food Prices Stay Elevated

India's retail inflation increased to 4.45% in July, marking the fourth consecutive monthly rise, driven mainly by higher food prices. Food infla

Govt revises ACC PLI timelines for Ola Electric; unlocks up to 7,240 crore

The MHI revision is much more than a timeline extension. The approval secures a full five-year PLI window through CY2031 for Ola Electric's 20 GW

PU organises research conclave

The Vice Chancellor also said institutions should organise more programmes to nurture a strong research temperament among students

Rayalaseema Temperatures Soar, El Nino Worsens Crop Stress

Normally, temperatures in Rayalaseema during August and September remain below 35C, with occasional showers providing significant relief.

Mallikarjun Mansur Kala Bhavan to be opened for public soon: Bellad

Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Assembly Arvind Bellad on Wednesday says that renovation work of Dr. Mallikarjun Mansur Kala B

Mumbai to Receive 238 New AC Local Trains by 2027

Mumbai, August 12: The central government has made a significant announcement regarding the local trains, often referred to as Mumbais lifeline.

Independence Day 2026: How MBS Youth Choir in Kerala is upholding patriotic fervour through choral music

The 38-year-old choir in Thiruvananthapuram, formed in memory of legendary musician MB Sreenivasan, has several patriotic songs in its repertoire

FDA takes big action against 4 Domino's Pizza outlets in Maharashtra for violating food safety norms

In a significant development, the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday suspended the food business licences of four Domino

TGSWREIS Offers 200 Free NEET Coaching Seats

Candidates have to obtain the detailed notification and application form from the official TGSWREIS website.

In 2000, the American West entered a megadrought that became its driest stretch in roughly 1,200 years. Years later, it left major lakes and reservoirs majorly depleted, with some losing enough water to expose miles of lakebed

Western North America's lakes are facing alarming water scarcity due to an extensive megadrought combined with significant water diversion. Notab

Down But Not Out: Style overwhelms substance in tales of startup failure

This book on founders and their failures offers flashes of genuine insight but feels incomplete

India's Godrej Consumer logs worst day in 6 years as sudden CEO exit heightens execution concerns

Nayanthara visits Siddhivinayak Temple with husband Vignesh Shivan & twins amid SVC63 shoot, Toxic release

For the visit, the actress opted for a khadi-coloured kurta paired with purple and bright green dupatta-and-pants set. Meanwhile, Vignesh kept it

Permanent solution sought for Belagavi traffic woes

Former Jharkhand CM Demands Quick Action on Student Protests

Ranchi, August 12: Former Chief Minister of Jharkhand, Raghuvar Das, has criticized the Hemant Soren government for not addressing the ongoing st

Rajya Sabha passes NCDC Amendment Bill; Opposition walks out

Minister of State for Cooperation Murlidhar Mohol replied to the debate. After a few minutes of sloganeering and demands for the presence of the

On the ISS, astronauts see 16 sunrises every day as the station circles Earth, but their bodies refuse to follow the 90-minute cycle, forcing crews to stick to a familiar 24-hour routine despite living through multiple days and nights

Astronauts on the International Space Station experience sixteen sunrises daily. They follow a strict twenty-four-hour schedule, ignoring the rap

AstroTalk turns unicorn via ESOP buyback

Spiritual-tech startup AstroTalk has reached a valuation of $1 billion through an ESOP buyback involving over 100 employees.

Real Estate Projects Fined for RERA Violations

The Authority reiterated that real estate projects must obtain mandatory RERA registration before advertising, marketing, or undertaking sales

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

Funds Crunch: Gram Panchayat Power Bills Remaining Unpaid

The electricity department recently served notices on gram panchayats asking them to clear at least 15 per cent of their pending bills: Reports

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

Bihar Minister Advocates for Capital Express Stop at Bhabua Road Station

New Delhi, August 12: Bihars Minority Welfare Minister, Mo. Jama Khan, met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Union Health and Family Welfare

Better Without Bumrah: Why Siraj Can Thrive As The Leader Of India's Attack

In the absence of premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj will have to assume the lead role in the Sri Lanka tour, besides handholding Prasi

Revanth: Lift Godavari Water From Yellampalli, Devadula, Sitarama Projects

The Chief Minister asked officials to focus on resolving minor issues related to lift irrigation operations at the Devadula and Sitarama projects

For I-Day, Reception (At Home) at Rashtrapati Bhavan to showcase countrys cultural heritage

Around 35 artists from the four States of Chhattisgarh, Goa, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra will present folk dances and musical traditions, incl

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

RBI invites public comments on new draft rules for banks to fix interest rates on loans

Under the framework, loan rates would be linked to an internal or external benchmark along with a risk-based spread, while floating-rate loans wo

'She can cosy up to Lulu Lenins, but...': Sen. Kennedy mocks Kamala Harris' 2028 ambitions

This ocean parasite kills a fish's tongue and ten takes its place; what makes the tongue-eating louse so different

A parasite enters fish through gills and replaces their tongues. This isopod, Cymothoa exigua, attaches to the tongue stump and functions as a ne

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

Major Drug Bust in Malda: Police Seize

Kolkata, August 12: A significant attempt to smuggle drugs in the Kaliachak area of Malda district, West Bengal, was thwarted by police. Acting o

Tiger Hunts Deer At Nandankanan Zoo, Dramatic Encounter Captured On Camera

Nandankanan authorities, however, said there had been no violation of zoo regulations or guidelines of the Central Zoo Authority (CZA).

Air India pilot who tested positive for marijuana says he had sleep issues, was on prescribed medication

The revelation came after a confirmatory drug test found that the pilot had tested positive for marijuana following the incident, although it rem

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