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Parliament Monsoon Session unsuccessful, Lok Sabha productivity at 19%: Kiren Rijiju frowns upon washout

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday said the recently concluded Monsoon Session of Parliament was successful from a legislative standpoint, w

Mitchell Starc sets new world record in first Test against Bangladesh in Darwin

On International Left-Handers Day, Mitchell Starc produced a milestone perfectly suited to the occasion. The Australian quick dismissed Shadman I

Mumbai: Seven Dead And Seven Injured In Kurla Landslide

Debris-removal operations were still underway. Officials said two more people were believed to be trapped under the debris.

Swiatek and Rybakina Set for Womens Singles Final at Canadian Open

Toronto, August 13: The Canadian Open will feature a thrilling womens singles final between Iga Swiatek and Elena Rybakina. Swiatek secured her s

British pound under $1.35 mark on weak UK data; GBP/INR futures linger around 129 levels

The British pound came under pressure on Thursday as dollar index holds steady around 100 mark owing to safe haven demand amid ongoing geopolitic

Tata Motors spurts after Q1 PAT jumps 83% YoY; clocks wholesales of 108,700 units

Tata Motors jumped 7.93% to Rs 834.65 after the company reported 83% increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 2,556 crore on a 19.3% rise in rev

TEKROI Private Limited Enables Fifty Indian SMEs to Ask ERP Questions in Plain English

Hyderabad firms AI tool for SAP Business One deploys in a day picked by SAP as one of four generative AI solutions worldwide

Parliament passes Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill

The Bill will become law after it receives the President's assent

Man dies after hand gets trapped in note-shredding machine at RBI office in Kerala

The incident occurred during installation of the machine at office in Thiruvananthapuram, say police

Kangana Ranaut Criticizes Opposition for Disrupting Parliament Atmosphere

New Delhi, August 13: Actress and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut has voiced her concerns regarding the ongoing disruptions in Parliament. Speaking to the

Light to moderate rain likely in Andhra Pradesh till August 16

The IMD said the well-marked low-pressure area over the north Bay of Bengal is moving north-westwards and may concentrate into a depression by Th

R.K. Singh calls Indian government pusillanimous over allegedly abandoning patrolling point in Arunachal

I want to know; the nation wants to know how many other patrolling points the government has given up since 2014, asked former Union Minister and

Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam gets a new release date; film stars Rajkummar Rao in lead role

When justice needed a voice, one man became its Prahaar. The upcoming film brings the untold story of Ujjwal Nikam to the big screen. The film wa

Supreme Court agrees to take up MPs plea against use of face-recognition tech on NEET-UG protesters

Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament A.A. Rahim said that the use of facial recognition technology and covert surveillance on peaceful protesters was

Pondicherry Heritage Festival 2026: Celebrate living heritage from August 18 to 30

Highlights include a concert by Carnatic vocalist TM Krishna on August 20, a Craft Walk on August 29 showcasing local artisans, and the community

Centre Advances Nuclear Mission As Karnataka's Kaiga Gets Two 700-MW Reactors, India Eyes 100 GW By 2047

Vande Mataram to be played before Jana Gana Mana, says Centre to States and government bodies

The fresh set of guidelines were uploaded on the MHAs website on February 6 but no formal announcement or a statement was issued; it states that

Withdraw circulars restricting workers from speaking to media, CITU tells Vizag Steel Plant

Ch. Narasinga Rao said the circulars of August 10 were aimed at suppressing workers voices; the union also sought the reinstatement of contract w

Facebook Rolls Out Its Standalone Creator Studio App With Al Tools

Facebook's Al creator assistant is built into the new app, offering personalised recommendations tailored to each creator's content style, perfor

Gatekeeper dies while trying to save man from being hit by train in Thanjavur district

The gatekeeper ran towards the person and attempted to pull the person to safety. However, in the process, he too was hit by the speeding train a

Actor Vikram case: Farm owner in Erode asked to produce documents on Lar Gibbons

The inspection of the farm owned by K. Keshavanathan followed a video posted on social media by Tamil film actor Vikram in which he was seen pett

Liberias Foreign Minister Begins Two-Day Official Visit to New Delhi

New Delhi, August 13: Liberias Foreign Minister, Sarah Besolo Nyanti, arrived in the national capital on Thursday for a two-day official visit. T

Maharashtra Minister's Relative Arrested For Cheating A Man Of Rs 2.17 Crore

Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan acknowledged Tanay was a distant relative and that criminal cases had been registered against him.

Assam-Arunachal Border Tense Amid Student Body's Protest, Cops Open Fire To Disperse Crowd

Local groups on Wednesday launched an economic blockade against Arunachal in protest against the alleged firing in which 11 indigenous people fro

Fresh clash erupts along Assam-Arunachal border, police fires in air to disperse mob

As part of the agitation, protesters blocked key entry points along the inter-State border, including roads at Dwarmukh-Banderdewa, Ruksin and Si

Neet stir: SC to hear plea against Delhi Police's use of facial recognition

The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear a plea filed by a Rajya Sabha lawmaker challenging the alleged deployment of facial recognition tech

Independence Day 2026 Theme, History, Significance: Why August 15 is celebrated one day after Pakistans I-Day and what this years theme means

Independence Day 2026 Know history, theme, and significance: India will celebrate its 80th Independence Day celebration on August 15, 2026, marki

Word of the Day: Benes - what it means, origin and usage

Benes can appear as informal shorthand for benefits, while Beneis a Czech and Slovak surname derived from Benedikt, or Benedict. This Word of the

Odisha sweetens semiconductor incentives with 25% additional capital support for ISM chip projects

New Bill Aims to Halt Trumps Public Charge Rule Impacting Green Card Applicants

Washington, August 13: Democratic lawmakers in the United States have introduced a new bill aimed at preventing the use of federal funds to imple

Dewas III and IV water projects progress as Rajasthan invests 1,691 crore in Udaipur supply

Uttar Pradesh frees 84,005 hectares from land mafia with 1,413 encroachers identified

Indian women's hockey team has real chance of a podium finish in World Cup: Goalkeeper Savita Punia

India's FIH Nations Cup victory provides significant confidence for the upcoming World Cup. Veteran goalkeeper Savita Punia believes the team can

MAH MBA CET Round 2 result 2026: How to check allotment, direct link, reporting dates and more

The MAH MBA CET Round 2 seat allotment result is now available for management program admissions. Candidates can check their allotment status on

NHAI tightens ambulance norms for highway accidents, Rs 10,000 fine for missing 10-minute deadline

Ambulances on national highways now face a ten thousand rupee penalty for slow response. The National Highways Authority of India has tightened s

Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury asks Telangana govt. to oppose trans law amendments in Supreme Court

Renuka Chowdhury requested the Telangana government to carefully examine the administrative, financial and implementation implications of the new

In the shadow of fear

A meditation on the worlds unbridled belligerence, its sectarian violence, and the merciless toll of Ukraine, Gaza, and Iran

Predawn burglary at retired engineers house in Madanapalle; 670 grams of gold stolen

The burglars cut the window grilles and entered while the occupants were asleep, the police said; a clues team and a sniffer dog have been deploy

Cauvery Protest: Vatal Nagaraj Held Ahead Of Rally As Bengaluru Remains Largely Unaffected By Bandh

Kannada groups back Cauvery protests but differ over bandh, leaving Bengaluru largely functional despite statewide shutdown call.

Cong President Kharge alleges BJP linked purification ritual after Haldwani speech; Union Minister Nadda assures probe

Rajya Sabha witnesses uproar as LoP Mallikarjun Kharge alleges BJP-linked individuals performed a 'purification' ritual at a stage after his rall

July26 automobile wholesales see double digitgrowth

Passenger Vehicle sales rose 34.3% to 4.58 lakh units

More than just a ride

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Tata Trusts to set up selection panel to pick N Chandrasekarans successor at Tata Sons

Tata Trusts has started the process to find N Chandrasekarans successor as Tata Sons chairman after he decided not to seek another term. His curr

Delhi Police impose traffic restrictions ahead of Independence Day celebrations

Cryptocurrency, Hong Kong Connection: Pune 'Reel Star' Arrested In Fraud Case

According to officials, the influencer - identified as Rohan Jadhav - surrendered in court after the cops froze all his bank accounts and financi

IIT Guwahati Develops Two-Stage Cultivation Process To Improve Carbon Capture, Microalgal Biomass Production And Bioenergy Generation

Toilet travails

How a dream trip can be spoiled by the lack of this necessity

Americans struggle to make ends meet as inflation stays high: Fed official

A senior Federal Reserve official has warned that lower- and middle-income Americans are struggling to make ends meet, while the central bank may

Lakers set for $12.5 billion sale to Josh Kushner, Bob Iger in record deal

If approved, the transaction will see the Lakers occupy the top two spots on the list of the biggest professional sports franchise sales.

Mining and Minerals Amendment Bill Passed in Rajya Sabha, Monsoon Session Concludes

New Delhi, August 13: The Mining and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, has been passed in the Rajya Sabha. Union Minist

UGC NET June 2026 Answer Key Live: Direct Link To Download PDF, Response Sheet, Question Paper, Objection Window Details

UGC NET June 2026 Answer Key Live Updates: Applicants will be given a chance to challenge the answer key in case of discrepancies found.

Madhya Pradesh gets 8,635 crore investment proposals at Ahmedabad dialogue

5,785+ jobs expected to be created

Ex-Servicemen Picket Vellore Collectorate, Demand KV School

More than 30,000 serving and retired personnel of the Indian Armed Forces, ranging from soldiers to officers, resided in Vellore and Tirupattur d

Supreme Court asks government to consider plea flagging high-risk AI in public welfare

The petition sought a direction to the Centre to disclose all existing and proposed high-risk AI systems used by Union ministries/agencies, inclu

Parliamentary Panel flags major flaw in CBSE third language roll out; shortage of teachers, study materials

A parliamentary panel has pointed out major flaws in the introduction of third language Class 6 onwards, noting that schools have not been provid

Couple Found Dead Hours Apart In Separate States Months Before Wedding

P Anushree, a native of Poochakkad in Kasaragod, and V Amal (26) from Iritty in Kannur, were scheduled to get married in December.

Rs 1,519-Crore Amaravati E-3 Corridor Takes Major Step As CM Naidu Opens Phase-2

Lenovo India Q1 result: Revenue rises 18% on strong demand for AI solutions

Lenovo India on Thursday reported an 18 per cent year-on-year growth in revenue for the first quarter ended June 30, 2026, driven by strong deman

Indian economy remains on a resilient footing, industrial activity firming up

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) stated in a monthly update that most recent data for 2Q26 suggests that the Indian e

Eternal zooms 36% in 2 months, nears 9-month high; what's driving stock?

Thus far in the calendar year 2026, Eternal outperformed the market by soaring 12 per cent, compared to an 8.7 per cent decline in the BSE Sensex

Taiwan simulates repelling Chinese assault, to slow mobile internet in annual war games

Taiwan's military simulated repelling a Chinese air landing assault on Penghu Islands. The annual Han Kuang exercise rehearses various scenarios

Hexaware and upGrad Enterprise Expand Collaboration for Global Enterprise AI Programs

Hexaware and upGrad Enterprise Expand Collaboration for Global Enterprise AI Programs

Kolkata woman, 42, learning to drive accidentally plunges car into pond, dies

A 42-year-old woman died after the car she was driving plunged into a pond in Kolkata's Kestopur area while she was reportedly practising for her

Public School Pre-K Programs Linked to Better Academic Outcomes, Study Reveals

New Delhi, August 13: A comprehensive study conducted in the United States has highlighted the importance of early education for children. Accord

Non-Stop Chaos, Rushed Bills, Peak Acrimony: A Look At Parliament In Monsoon Session

On paper, the Lok Sabha passed 11 bills, but apart from the law on paper leaks, all were rushed through amid ruckus without any discussion.

Viral Video: Saif Ali Khan Plays Cricket in London

Saif is dressed in full cricket gear and bowls the ball with impressive confidence.

Kerala CM V.D. Satheesan denies requesting Meta to remove news items from its platforms

CM asks the aggrieved news channels to 'proceed with a complaint' to Meta

Heavy rain lashes Odisha, IMD issues red warning for entire State

The IMD has issued a 'red warning' (take action) of very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall across Odisha.

Supreme Court asks authorities to consider suggestions on framing guidelines on AI ethics

The Supreme Court urged the Centre to consider petitioner suggestions on AI ethics. Binding guidelines for AI surveillance and content moderation

Jimbu Thakali: A taste of homestyle Nepal comes to Delhi-NCR

Pixel 11 vs Pixel 10: 7 Reasons to upgrade and 3 reasons to keep your old phone

Googles Pixel 11 series steps things up over the Pixel 10 in a few key ways like the new Tensor G6 chip, better cameras, faster charging, and th

Jagan Asks YSRC Legislators to Raise Public Issues in Assembly

Jagan Mohan Reddy said he would raise issues through the media and called upon legislators to raise issues including fee reimbursement

Train Mishap at Dharmapuri Station Kills Child, Father Suffers Fracture

Muniyappan, a resident of the Paisualli area of Dharmapuri, and his son, Yasiriyan (7), went to Dharmapuri railway station to see off their relat

Speeding Thar Rams Police Motorcycle In Ghaziabad, Home Guard Jawan Killed

The accident took place near Baharampur in the Crossing Republic police station area on Wednesday evening, when Constable Praveen Kumar and Home

Nadda Condemns Purification Incident Involving Kharge at Public Gathering

New Delhi, August 13: Opposition leader Mallikarjun Kharge addressed a public gathering in Haldwani recently. Following his speech, some individu

Troubling bill: On the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 | The Hindu Editorial

The FCRA amendments need redrafting in the JPC

Mallikarjun Kharge condemns shuddhikaran ritual after his Uttarakhand visit; J.P. Nadda expresses regret in Rajya Sabha

Uttarakhand Congress president Ganesh Godiyal alleged that the Shri Ram Sena, which conducted the ritual, had links to the BJP and the purificati

The $10 Trillion Question: How Is Nvidia Defying Laws Of Finance To Achieve What No Company Has

Chipmaker Nvidia has struck deals with Anthropic, OpenAI, Intel, CoreWeave, Nokia, Synopsys, Marvell, and roughly half a dozen other firms.

Weightlifter Muthupandian Gets Hero's Welcome at Thoothukudi

Muthupandian, a native of Sankaralingapuram near Kovilpatti, won the silver medal in the 65 kg category representing India at the Commonwealth Ga

Woman, paramour held in husbands murder in Annamayya district

SP Dheeraj Kunubilli said the two allegedly sedated Mangineni Venkata Subrahmanyam on August 7, killed him and left the body on the Madanapalle-T

Black Box Q1 result: Net profit rises 18% to 56 cr, revenue at 8,986 cr

Essar Group's IT arm posted its highest-ever quarterly revenue of 1,719 crore, up 24 per cent year-on-year, helped by stronger execution and its

Kerala Govt to Give Additional Rs 2 Lakh to Wayanad Landslide Victims

Satheesan also announced that the export-import operations will commence from Vizhinjam international seaport from August 18 onwards as necessary

Concerns Rise Over USS Abraham Lincolns Extended Deployment Amid Supply Issues

Washington, August 13: Questions are being raised domestically regarding the extended deployment of the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) by the U.S.

Tata Trusts to set up Selection Committee to pick Chandra's successor

Tata Trusts to set up Selection Committee to pick Chandra's successor

'Azam Khan to be home minister if Samajwadi Party wins 2027 Uttar Pradesh polls': Shivpal Yadav stirs row

Senior Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Shivpal Singh Yadav has stirred a massive row after he claimed that Azam Khan will be made the home minister o

T20 leagues have already pushed international cricket to the backseat, says Harbhajan Singh

Former India great Harbhajan Singh believes T20 leagues threaten international cricket. He notes declining viewership for matches not involving t

Kashmiri Pandit killings: J&K Police reopen 1990 case, search multiple locations

The J&K Polices Special Investigation Agency has reopened the 1990 killing case of Kashmiri Pandit writer Sarwanand Koul Premi and his son, carry

Korean Proverb of the Day: Glasses in my eyes - How perspective shapes our view of beauty

Everyday life shows how opinions differ on art and people. A Korean proverb explains this subjective perception. It highlights that beauty and va

Bluehill.VC announces final close of maiden deep-tech fund at 400 crore

The fund received participation from SIDBI, the Kerala and Uttar Pradesh governments, family offices, entrepreneurs and UHNIs from India and the

Two Arrested for Posing as Minister Aadhav Arjuna, Seeking Rs 8 Cr From MLA

Ruben Raj created a fake email ID in the name of the minister and sent a screenshot of a confirmation message through WhatsApp to Dayalan