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Preston Harp, Natalie Harp's estranged brother, was taken aback after hearing that she climbed into an SUV trunk due to denied access to a motorcade. He expressed concern over what he views as her unhealthy fixation on President Trump, attributing her loyalty to their shared conservative beliefs and a strong sense of American exceptionalism, which he believes shapes her understanding of Trump's values.

The Tamil Nadu government led by Chief Minister Vijay has extended maternity leave for women state government employees having a third child from 12 weeks to 365 days. Human Resources Management Minister D Sarathkumar announced the decision in the Assembly on Tuesday. The move aligns third-child maternity benefits with those for the first two children amid Tamil Nadu's declining fertility rate and ageing population.

Extreme weather is pushing farmers toward climate-resilient practices for better yields. Regenerative farming methods improve soil health and water retention significantly. Major companies and financial institutions are funding this agricultural transition. These collaborations aim to mitigate risks from climate change and ensure supply chains. Farmers adopting these techniques are outperforming conventional holdings during droughts.

City gas distributor stocks rallied after the government approved an incentive scheme to accelerate domestic PNG connections from September 1. Mahanagar Gas, IGL, Adani Total Gas rose as the scheme aims to expand active piped gas connections and promote cleaner, safer and affordable cooking fuel.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay announced new measures for MLAs. These measures include official vehicles and a monthly allowance for their work. MLAs will now travel constituencies to monitor projects and address public grievances. This initiative aims to enhance their capacity and provide support. The announcement was made under rule 110 in the state assembly.

Isha Koppikar identified as a proud 'andhbhakt' for India's progress. She clarified her devotion is towards the nation, not any political party. Kangana Ranaut voiced support for Koppikar's sentiment on social media. Ranaut explained her own identification with loving one's country and people. This exchange follows Ranaut's earlier criticism of Gen Z protests.

Bengaluru-based investor and IIT Delhi alumnus Ishan Preet Singh has claimed that entering an IIT is mathematically 20 times harder than getting into Harvard. In an Instagram vox pop interview, he discussed Indias rapid growth, founders returning from the US, career advice, passion, ambition, financial success and the importance of enjoying the work.

Singapore will introduce tax exemptions on profits earned by fund managers and widen access to a five-year visa for investment professionals as it seeks to strengthen its position in the asset management industry amid growing international competition, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said on Wednesday.MAS and Singapore's finance ministry plan to provide tax exemptions on profits that fund managers earn from managing certain funds. These will include funds belonging to single family off

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal leads a large delegation to Singapore. This visit aims to strengthen trade and investment ties between the two nations. The delegation will engage in discussions on partnerships and technology collaboration. Singapore remains a significant economic partner and investment source for India.

Chinese stocks tumbled on Wednesday as semiconductor and robotics shares came under heavy selling pressure, with weak corporate earnings and concerns over the broader economy weighing on sentiment. The CSI300 fell 2.4%, while the Shanghai Composite dropped 2%. Hong Kong shares edged higher. Meanwhile, humanoid robot maker Unitree surged nearly 500% in its Shanghai debut, drawing strong investor interest.

Apple's rumored camera-equipped AirPods may launch soon, showing Visual Intelligence capabilities. These earbuds could understand wearer's surroundings and save visual information for later use. The new AirPods, codenamed B790, might debut alongside the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro models.

Chandigarh petrol 'langar': Rain spoils plans, organisers promise more events this week

FM Nirmala Sitharaman calls upon PSBs to launch youth-focused month-long campaign

HG Infra Engineering shares rose after the company received a letter of intent from REC Power Development and Consultancy for constructing two 220/132/33 kV AIS substations and associated transmission lines in Uttar Pradesh.

Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive at a South Carolina apartment. Both Brian and Zach Hickerson were present when emergency responders arrived. Zach became emotional while Brian showed no visible emotion until after her death. Medication was found at the property, and Narcan was reportedly present. Panettiere's mother expressed distress over Brian's presence at her daughter's death.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay announced new support measures for MLAs. These measures include official vehicles and a monthly allowance for each legislator. The initiative aims to help MLAs address public grievances effectively in their constituencies. This will enable them to travel and monitor government projects independently. The announcement was made under Rule 110 in the Assembly today.

Pia Dandiya has clinched the Democratic primary for Floridas newly redrawn 22nd Congressional District, setting up a contest against Republican Casey Askar in the general election in November. With a campaign centred on her experience as an educator and her vision for progress, Dandiya has secured backing from the Democratic National Committee, marking a significant moment in South Floridas evolving political landscape.

Dr Prathap Reddy explains why young South Asians face heart attacks

Lesley Vogel addressed the tragic loss of her daughter, Hayden Panettiere, who passed away at 36. Expressing her disapproval, she scrutinized Brian Hickerson, Panettieres on-and-off boyfriend who was there at the time. The family had worked to keep him away due to previous concerns. Panettiere departed in Greenville, South Carolina, with toxicology reports outstanding. Vogel takes comfort in thinking that her daughter is united with her deceased brother.

INCOIS issued a swell surge warning for Kerala and nearby regions. High period swells from the southern Indian Ocean will impact coastal areas. Inundation of low-lying coastal areas may occur from August 19. Fishermen and coastal populations are cautioned to be alert for surging waves. Tourist activities at beaches and nearshore regions are suspended.

Accused Abhay Tiwaris wife, brother arrested in connection with JPSC-JSSC exam irregularities

Cerebras shares fell 12.7% amid valuation and profitability concerns, while its new CS-4 AI accelerator aims to challenge Nvidia. Investors await evidence of scalable adoption and sustainable growth.

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Zaggle Prepaid Ocean Services shares surged after Kedia Securities, owned by investor Vijay Kedia, acquired 20 lakh shares, or a 1.48% stake, through a bulk deal at Rs 164.72 apiece. The purchase came a day after the stock fell 20% following weak Q1 FY27 earnings.

The US continues to account for about 20% of Indias exports despite tariff tensions and New Delhis push to diversify trade. New agreements and faster growth in other markets are expanding alternatives, but replacing US demand could take years.

Delhi-based Gen Z creator Ajay Sharma returned from Manali after 71 days, saying mountain living proved more difficult than expected despite becoming deeply meaningful. He spent Rs 21,000 a month, documented his experience in nearly 55 videos and faced network outages, rain, poor roads, isolation and demanding treks. His experience sparked mixed reactions online about mountain versus city life.

Charles Schwab plans to significantly expand its India tech center workforce, aiming to reach approximately two thousand employees by the end of 2027. This Hyderabad office will support the firm's United States business operations. Technology development and engineering support will be provided from this location.

Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay increased health insurance coverage to twenty-five lakh rupees. He also announced a hike in Aavin milk procurement prices for farmers. Cooperative farm loans up to seventy-five thousand rupees will receive a full waiver. Additional farm loan relief will benefit over one lakh thirty-eight thousand farmers. This move follows consultations with agricultural unions held in August 2026.

GTA 6 gameplay videos and a map have reportedly surfaced online. These leaks appear just days before Rockstar Games unveils more official details. One clip shows a protagonist interacting with game mechanics and systems. Another video depicts driving and combat sequences with a wanted level.

The company says multi-stage extraction powered by Claude identifies action items, priorities, decisions and risks. OpenAI embeddings support semantic search and deduplication within a vector store.

A nationwide talent hunt will identify young athletes for the 2036 Olympics. The Indian Olympic Association is actively working with sports federations on this plan. This initiative aims to build a strong pipeline of potential medal winners. Increased government and private sector support fuels optimism for future sporting achievements. Preparations are underway for upcoming events like the Asian Games and LA-28 Olympics.

CLSA downgraded several large IT stocks and cut their target prices amid continued AI-related concerns, while retaining a bullish view on select mid-tier IT companies. The brokerage said Q1 earnings were mixed across Indian IT and global peers, but expects AI-driven volumes to eventually offset pricing deflation by FY30.

The transaction involves the carve-out of the India contract logistics business from Singapore-headquartered 20Cube Logistics, which will continue to focus on its core business of international freight forwarding.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has proposed banning public schools in the state from sponsoring H-1B visas for foreign workers, a move that could affect school districts that use the federal visa programme to address teacher shortages.Abbott said on Tuesday that he wants the Texas Legislature to pass a law ensuring exactly zero employees at public schools in the state are working under H-1B visas.Also Read| H-1B visa extensions could soon come with a hefty new price tag under new Trump planThe propo

Angie Nixon secured an upset victory in Florida's Democratic Senate primary. She will now face Republican Senator Ashley Moody in November's general election. Florida's congressional races also saw key primary outcomes after redistricting efforts. Democrats aim to challenge Republican Senate majority in upcoming elections. Alaska's Senate primary also drew significant national attention.