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The top courts treatment of BWSSB highlights the enduring anxiety over the scope of labour protection

Unemployment among educated youth in India extends beyond jobseekers, placing prolonged financial pressure on families

As wearable tech becomes more advanced, banning it will become increasingly difficult. Instead, laws should be framed with an understanding of how AI is changing the landscape

India was successful as a host of badminton World Championships

Over 84 years, Kodambakkam, the heart of Tamil cinema, has changed beyond recognition, and so has the Tamil film world. Surviving all odds, cinemas have evolved from a single projector and four intervals to the IMAX of today, while filmmaking has moved on from the expensive process of shooting on celluloid to embracing digital technology

He also questions the DMKs ability to attract minority votes without having the Congress in its coalition

CBSE is facing public scrutiny, particularly surrounding its 2026 Class 12 examination evaluation process, issues concerning technological mismanagement and administrative failures, and a trust deficit among students

AMMK leader asks rebel AIADMK leaders not to make public their observations regarding internal issues of their organisation

The Committee instructs concerned officers to provide information regarding the registered case, the condition of the victims, the status of the investigation, and the details of the arrests

Around 96% of the works valued at approximately 426 crore have been completed

Gyanesh Kumar speaks at the second regional conference on 'Electoral Literacy Clubs (ELC 2.0) and ECINET in Lucknow that focuses on strengthening electoral literacy and democratic awareness among young citizens through educational institutions

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The party flags rising prices of food items, including sugar, onions, and milk; Where are the jobs after graduation? Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge asks, pointing out that graduates account for 67% of unemployed Indians aged 20 to 29 years

The 2026 amendment protectsVande Mataramfrom being stopped or disrupted, but does not make singing it compulsory or prescribe all six stanzas; the Supreme CourtsBijoe Emmanueljudgment protects an individuals right to remain silent when participation conflicts with freedom of conscience

A concert by Shreya Devnath, Mylai Karthikeyan, Praveen Sparsh and G. Silambarasan balanced classical repertoire with diverse musical influences.

Comedian Tarang Hardikar opens about his special, which draws parallels between his observations about lines and life post his autism diagnosis

The U.S. FTC has invited Americans to share their feedback on an enforcement policy statement focused on personalised pricing

When lightning strikes, it superheats the air around it and creates a shock wave that we hear as thunder. When that energy reaches the ground, some of it is converted into seismic waves, and the resulting vibration is a thunderquake

The plea by journalist Abhishek Upadhyay claimed that the FIR was based on concocted allegations against him and was an attempt to harass him for his independent journalistic works

Anthropic, maker of the Claude AI models, expects to match or beat the size of SpaceX's deal, according to Bloomberg

Thirty-three additional district units will be created and 55 new faces are likely to assume officeas the DMK is set for a revamp following its defeat in the recent Assembly election, say party sources

The Opposition is shifting the debate from transparency to employment worries

Three recent important research developments, all readable in one minute

In an interaction with CEOs and founders of 20 space startups on Friday (August 21, 2026), Mr. Modi also highlighted India's cost-competitiveness in launching space ventures

A lunar eclipse is a celestial event that occurs when Earth passes directly between the Sun and the Moon, casting its shadow across the lunar surface.

Why has the U.S. accused India of violating what it considers fair trade practices? How many countries have been named in the Great Transhipment Scam? What do these allegations mean for India? Can they impact Indias growth story?

The UK has forecast what could be the strongest El Nio in more than a century, a powerful climate event that could make 2027 the hottest year ever recorded. Britains national weather agency issued the warning on August 21, 2026.

In Episode 3 of The Scopes Gaganyaan Indias Leap, we explore the Crew Escape System the last line of defence for Indias astronauts during launch. From how its powerful motors can pull the crew module away from a failing rocket, to the forces astronauts can experience, discover why Gaganyaan uses a puller design, how machines can detect an emergency in milliseconds, and how ISRO has already tested the system in flight. We also look at the remarkable history of launch escape systems including the

It is expected that Apple may launch their first foldable smartphone in Q3 2026.

Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh says India has chosen Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability as the theme of its BRICS Presidency in 2026

The insurers were warned for their failure to remain within the prescribed EoM limits

Following objections to the headline given to a feature article, the supplement was allegedly published later after replacing the article in question