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Explosion at Firecracker Factory in Tamil Nadu Claims Two Lives

Chennai, August 13: A powerful explosion occurred at a licensed firecracker factory near Sivakasi in the Virudhunagar district of Tamil Nadu on T

Kanwar Yatra leaves 7,000 tonnes of waste in Haridwar; urine-filled bottles found at Har Ki Pauri

The municipal administration launches cleanup drive with around 1,000 additional sanitation workers and more than 80 vehicles. Religious outfit s

BMRCL receives interim speed certificate for Pink Line rolling stock

Man killed in accident at Edappal

Are traditional parties unable to understand the grammar of Gen Z politics? | In Focus Podcast

Youth-led protests are reshaping Indian politics, pushing traditional parties to adopt Gen Z slang. In the latest In Focus Podcast, experts N Sai

Woman robbed in early morning chain snatching in Peenya

The incident occurred around 5.15 a.m., when Vijiyamma, a milk vendor and resident of Gangamahime Layout, was walking towards her shop near Panch

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Indian govt should disclose sugar stock after physical verification, says Naiknavare of NFCSF

Market worried about over-selling of domestic sugar quota, though wholesale prices have dropped a tad after Centre imposed stock holding limit

Karnataka CM Condemns Purification Ceremony at Kharge Rally

Bengaluru, August 13: Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has strongly condemned the alleged purification ceremony that took place at the ra

Gen Z, Vande Mataram to take centre stage at Red Fort on August 15

The 80th Independence Day celebrations will commemorate 150 years of the National Song and highlight the contribution of young Indians to the cou

Welfare schemes for women, children should reach beneficiaries: DC

Deputy Commissioner Ikram Shariff says officials should take personal responsibility for ensuring effective implementation of the schemes at the

CIIL workshop focuses on documentation of Indian Knowledge Systems terminology

BMRCL to temporarily close Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Metro Station on Independence Day

The station will remain closed for both entry and exit from 10 a.m. to 9.30 p.m. as part of crowd management and public safety measures.

Sravana Masam celebrations begin on grand note at Srisailam

For the convenience of ordinary devotees, Garbhalaya Abhishekam, Samuhika Abhishekam, and Kumkumarchana have been completely suspended on specifi

ED attack case: Kerala High Court upholds bail for ninth accused

Recently, the court allowed bail applications of 17 other accused as well

Alleged abduction of youth: Mattannur native arrested

Five other suspects, including a woman, are still at large. The complainant was a 21-year-old youth from Kozhikode city

Flood revives Malarikkals pink bloom

As visitors flock to witness the annual water lily season, which is expected to last until early October, local economies are benefiting, with in

Orthodox Church to consult legal experts on Kerala HC order

Tata Motors EV demand triples; Punch EV waiting period tops 8 months

Tata sees EVs as its principal strategic powertrain bet. EV and CNG respectively accounted for 19% and 27% of Q1 volumes

Banjara community protests against internal reservation among SCs

Bengaluru: Mentorship programme for innovators launched; aims to find sustainable solutions for rural connectivity challenges, bridge digital divide

App-based fertilizer distribution system yielding positive results, says official

Distribution is being carried out through an end-to-end tracking mechanism, enabling continuous monitoring and greater transparency, says Directo

Separately adopted 40 years ago, Indian-origin women discover they're siblings

Separately adopted years ago Indianorigin women discover theyre siblings

Anupama Parameswaran compares ex to

Hyderabad: Anupama Parameswarans recent post about healing and choosing herself was not just another cryptic breakup note. Behind those few lines

Exhibition in memory of artist Syed Asif Ali

Bihar DGP bans use of automatic, assault weapons by policemen to control law and order

They can be used only in cases related to organised crime, militancy; directive comes after row over a policeman firing with AK-47 on protesting

Canadian citizen arrested for alleged job fraud in Kerala

He collected around 3.5 crore from several people after promising to arrange nursing and other jobs in Canada.

Loco pilot suffers minor injury as stones pelted at PodanurMettupalayam MEMU

Police say three students were pelting stones at each other, standing on opposite sides of the track and they continued to do so even as the trai

From UPSC AIR 96 to PM Modi's private secretary: Meet IFS officer Nidhi Tiwari

From UPSC AIR to PM Modis private secretary Meet IFS officer Nidhi Tiwari

8 Pakistani cops on election duty kidnapped in POK amid raging protests

Pakistani cops on election duty kidnapped in POK amid raging protests

Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (August 13, 2026)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Thursday, August 13, 2026. Indian

Man arrested for alleged sexual assault bid in Kozhikode

Life after Chandra: Could a next-gen Tata be groomed for the top job?

Who could lead Tata Group after N Chandrasekaran? Explore the succession race and whether Leah, Maya or Neville Tata could emerge as future leade

GIC Res Q1FY26 standalone net profit up 10% at 1,922 crore

Income from investments was about 4 per cent lower at 2,171 crore

After 18 months, Bidar police arrest two key accused in ATM robbery-cum-murder case

Politicians from areca growing areas oppose ban on sale of gutka, pan masala

Smaller IPOs see sharper anchor investor exits after lock-in periods: Sebi

Sebi's study of 242 mainboard IPOs found an inverse relationship between issue size and anchor exit rates, with sub-Rs 250 crore issues recording

The upcoming 6G will use frequencies that this Chennai-based company is building

REIO Systems has developed a software-defined radio platform covering 7 to 24 GHz, aimed at 6G research groups, defence electronics firms and dro

Jagan Mohan Reddy accuses NDA govt. in Andhra Pradesh of pursuing vindictive politics

BC leaders from YSRCP are being targeted, victims are being shown as accused and false cases are being registered against them to gag the Opposit

MedevPlus makes a portable eye scanner for screening outside hospitals

MedevPlus has developed a portable optical coherence tomography device for retinal screening and is extending the same imaging technology to vete

A stroke can cut the line between intention and movement. This device tries to close the loop

Nexactly AI Solutions has built an EEG-based rehabilitation platform out of IIT Roorkee's innovation hub, and is taking it to Shark Tank India.

Forward Bloc asks Modi to accept Mukherjee Commission report, halt move to bring Renkoji ashes to India

Party demands declassification of all Netaji files and a fresh probe into his disappearance

Ministers review new models of retail excise policy in Andhra Pradesh

With the existing policy set to expire on September 30, they discuss formulation of the new policy based on the performance of the existing syste

Winning it on home soil, for the country, is all I could ask for: P.V. Sindhu | Interview

No prior magistrate approval needed for police to freeze bank accounts during probe: Karnataka HC

Gen Z fire singes Hemant Soren: Anatomy of a mega exam muddle

Gen Z fire singes Hemant Soren Anatomy of a mega exam muddle

Test prep market heads towards $26 billion as students prioritise outcomes over access: Redseer

Success rates are roughly 1 per cent for IIT admissions and 3 per cent for preferred government medical seats

Mohammed Ali Shihab is MRPLs new Chief Vigilance Officer

UDF government in Kerala has failed to contain price rise ahead of Onam: G.R. Anil

Former Minister says the State government hasreduced the quantity and increased the price of rice distributed through the public distribution sys

20 companies bid for 7,280-crore rare earth magnet manufacturing scheme

Among the bidders are Larsen & Toubro, Coal India, 20 Microns, Attero Recycling, Lohum Magnets & Energy Solutions

Canines trump humans in 'Ohh My Dog', an overlong chase drama with a message

Canines trump humans in Ohh My Dog an overlong chase drama with a message

US sex trafficking prosecutions drop 22% amid Trump immigration crackdown: Report

APJAC Amaravati plans meeting over pending demands of employees on August 16

The meeting has been planned to decide the next course of agitation as the government is yet to clarify its stand on 29 key issues, say APJAC lea

Centricity raises Rs 280 Cr in Series A led by SMBC Asia Rising Fund

Centricity will use this funding for strengthening tech stack, expanding distribution network and deepen market reach.

Why Madhya Pradesh joined its neighbours to ban analogue paneer

Why Madhya Pradesh joined its neighbours to ban analogue paneer

July saw strongest-ever monthly auto sales: SIAM

PV sales up 34%, two-wheelers grow 23%; demand conditions seen improving ahead of the key festive period

Piccadily Agro Q1 FY27 revenue up 18%, branded spirits drive growth

EBITDA increased 21% to 47.2 crore, with margins up 30 basis points to 18.5%; Net profit grew 15.4% to 21.8 crore, and earnings per share rose 10

UPI ecosystem draws $5.8 billion in funding since 2021, capital concentrates around top players: Tracxn

Over their lifetimes, the 10 best-funded companies in the ecosystem have raised about $9.4 billion

Mangaluru City Corporation to overhaul two sewage treatment plants to prevent sewage flow into rivers

Let Belagavi Ganesh Utsav be a model to the country, says DC

Hindustan Urvarak explores new projects for next phase of growth

HURL is exploring green urea and coal gasification projects while considering ammonium sulphate and NPK production at its Barauni and Sindri unit

No NALSAR 2026 graduate to be enrolled as advocate: Bar Council amid CJI invite row

No NALSAR graduate to be enrolled as advocate Bar Council amid CJI invite row

Watch: Why is Tamil Nadu opposed to NEET and common entrance tests? | Focus Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu has opposed NEET for years, arguing that common entrance exams can disadvantage rural and economically weaker students. Now, the State

Japanese eVTOL maker SkyDrive may start commercial India flights from 2029

SkyDrive plans to spend the next two years securing type certification in the US and Japan before pursuing approvals in India and other markets,

Maharashtra anti-conversion law draws first blood: Why two men were booked in Pune

Maharashtra anticonversion law draws first blood Why two men were booked in Pune

Rising elephant population in Chittoor triggers human-wildlife conflicts

More than 20 elephants have been reported electrocuted, along with a dozen human casualties over the last decade; during the last five years, the

Need Agniveer entry, not Gulf jobs: Gorkha ex-soldiers protest in Nepal

Need Agniveer entry not Gulf jobs Gorkha exsoldiers protest in Nepal

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE now available at a lower price

Samsung Galaxy S FE now available at a lower price

U.S. firm opens global engineering centre in Hyderabad

Monsoon to intensify across India on Friday: IMD warns of heavy showers

Monsoon to intensify across India on Friday IMD warns of heavy showers

Outer Delhi Warriors Triumph Over West Delhi Lions in DPL 2026 Match

New Delhi, August 13: In a thrilling encounter of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026, the Outer Delhi Warriors showcased an impressive performan

T.N. government to develop tourism infrastructure to attract foreign visitors

Hindus, muslims my two eyes: Telangana CM urges electoral vigilance amid SIR row

Hindus muslims my two eyes Telangana CM urges electoral vigilance amid SIR row

Mysuru monsoon racing season gets underway on Sept. 3

Mirae Asset Venture closes MAVOF II at 1,125 cr

MAVOF II is MAVI Indias third dedicated India-focused private fund and will primarily target early-growth businesses

Can Suvendu Adhikari's warning to Netaji defamers silence icon's critics in BJP?

Can Suvendu Adhikaris warning to Netaji defamers silence icons critics in BJP

Independence Day: Kerala CM to inaugurate Resurge Safe Women, Safe Kerala on August 14 night

Event to be organised by the Women and Child Development department as part of the Independence Day celebrations from 9.30 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Supreme Court pulls up FSSAI over delay in front-of-pack warning labels

The Supreme Court gave the Centre two weeks to place its final decision on front-of-pack warning labels on record, warning that it would otherwis

Pastor Accused Of Sexually Assaulting 8-month Pregnant Woman In Odisha

The woman, who had reportedly been unwell for some time, approached the pastor, identified as Jinesh Kumar, seeking relief from her ailment. He a

How BJP's Tiranga Yatra, Modi govt's Har Ghar Tiranga fuse in Gujarat

How BJPs Tiranga Yatra Modi govts Har Ghar Tiranga fuse in Gujarat

Students portray national icons at AU event

Assembly, Council presiding officers to be elected on August 14; BJP to boycott Speakers election

Vande Bharatam Initiative Offers Startups from Small Towns a Platform to Shine: Pawan Kumar Chandana

Ahmedabad, August 13: Pawan Kumar Chandana, co-founder and CEO of Skyroot Aerospace, emphasized the importance of the Vande Bharatam initiative l

CODISSIA to organise eighth edition of Elektrotec from Aug. 21 to 24

Hardik Pandya Welcome at Gujarat Titans, but Not As Captain

The all-rounder is believed to have approached Gujarat Titans owners directly about a return next season, who were more than happy to take him, b

Thalinomics goes for a toss as LPG fuels food price rise, Telangana logs 6.32% inflation

Delhi cab driver's 'phone call' worries passenger mid-ride, but there's a sweet twist

Delhi cab drivers phone call worries passenger midride but theres a sweet twist

IGL Q1 profit falls 44% to 238 crore as volatile LNG prices weigh

Indraprastha Gas reported a 16.5 per cent rise in total income to Rs 5,145 crore in the June quarter, while overall sales volume grew 6 per cent