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India Gets Children Into Schools: Now, This Independence Day, Let

Indias rural schools need stronger infrastructure, better learning and community support to secure every childs future.

Kerala Govt Likely to Probe Messi Event Row; Minister Rejects Oppn Claims

The minister said around Rs 14 lakh of government money had been spent, including on the Spain visit, and that this should also be considered a l

Dashcam Video Shows Atiq Ahmed's Son's Car Crashing Into Roadside, Killing 2

Late gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed's son, Aban, and his friend were killed in a car crash in Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi.

Desamuduru Girl Eyes Tollywood Comeback

She worked with stars like Al;u Arjun, NTR, Ram Potheneni and Vishu Manchu to carve a niche for herself in Tollywood.

Cauvery water dispute: SC to hear on August 17 pleas urging direction to Karnataka to release water to Tamil Nadu

The Supreme Court will hear Tamil Nadu's plea on August 17. This hearing concerns Karnataka's compliance with Cauvery water release orders. The m

Esha Koppikar Embraces Age with Confidence and Style

Mumbai, August 12: The perception of aging is evolving, especially among actresses in the entertainment industry. They often share their experien

Forbes Precision Tools & Machine Parts standalone net profit rises 137.01% in the June 2026 quarter

Sales rise 28.89% to Rs 67.55 crore

DHP India standalone net profit rises 3.07% in the June 2026 quarter

Sales rise 8.02% to Rs 19.26 crore

Sri Lakshmi Saraswathi Textiles (Arni) reports standalone net loss of Rs 5.52 crore in the June 2026 quarter

Sales decline 5.82% to Rs 20.70 crore

AP Steps Up Elephant Conservation with Kumki Elephants, HANUMAN: Pawan

Pawan Kalyan said, An elephant is not just a majestic creature of the wild; it is a guardian of our forests, a symbol of ecological balance, and

Maharashtra Bans Illegal Highway Dhabas, Orders Demolition Within 60 Days

Maharashtra targets illegal highway structures to improve road safety while creating stricter rules for roadside businesses.

Supreme Court to hear plea raising issue of disruption of essential services during protests

The Supreme Court will hear a plea concerning essential service disruptions during protests. Counsel informed the bench about disturbances to ing

Gen Z wallet decoded: Bills, groceries and food eat up over 70% of spending

India's Gen Z may love its subscriptions and experiences, but more than seven out of every 10 rupees in its monthly spending are still going towa

Trinamool bank account freeze: Calcutta HC to hear petition by Mamata Banerjee-led faction today

The party has argued that there is no evidence of illegal transactions and has sought permission to use the frozen funds for essential expenses.

International Youth Day: How Art of Living Helped Revive Hope for Manipur

On International Youth Day, Chinlalchois journey from Manipur to Taj West End shows how Art Of Livings youth training helped build confidence and

N Chandrasekaran Resigns As Tata Sons Chairman Amid Trust Dispute

Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran has resigned from the holding company after nearly a decade at the helm and will complete his current term wi

JPSC-JSSC recruitment row: Student protest continues for 19th day in Jharkhand

The Jharkhand Assembly's Monsoon Session was adjourned early amid disruptions and heated exchanges between the ruling coalition and Opposition ov

Markets trade lower as rising crude prices, geopolitical tensions weigh on sentiment

Domestic equity markets traded lower in early deals on Wednesday as rising crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions weighed on investor sentime

Tricolor Symbolizes Our Soils Pride, Says Rajiv Ranjan Amidst Political Challenges

New Delhi, August 12: BJP leaders have urged citizens to celebrate Prime Minister Narendra Modis Har Ghar Tiranga campaign as a festival. JD(U) s

Marijuana positive might not mean licence loss for Air India pilot

DGCA rules prescribe rehabilitation rather than automatic licence suspension for a first positive drug test, though Air India could impose strict

Why everyone is talking about Yesteryear: The viral book Anne Hathaway bought rights to before it was published

Caro Claire Burke's debut novel Yesteryear has become a significant social media phenomenon. The book explores themes of American fantasy and the

Praggnanandhaa Beats Sindarov in Sinquefield Cup

Praggnanandhaa claimed his point inch-by-inch in the endgame arising out of a queen pawn opening

'Amit Shah has no courage': LoP Rahul Gandhi says Opposition wants answers, not 'lecture'

Rahul Gandhi rejected Amit Shah's debate offer on student protests, demanding accountability. He questioned who ordered the alleged police action

N Chandrasekaran: From TCS trainee to Tata titan, the Ratan Tata pick signs off

N Chandrasekaran resigned as Tata Sons chairman, ending his nearly decade-long tenure, with his term set to expire in February 2027. His reappoin

NDA partners in Andhra Pradesh warn cadre as fake accounts stoke discord

The NDA Social Media Coordination Committee said fake accounts posing as supporters of one partner were targeting leaders of another, provoking c

Ajinkya Rahane Embarks on Commentary Career with Sri Lanka Test Series

Mumbai, August 12: Recently retired Indian cricket star Ajinkya Rahane is set to take on a new role in the sport. He will make his commentary deb

Afghanistan to host India for 3-match T20I series before Asian Games 2026

The series is part of Afghanistan's Future Tours Programme and will be hosted in India, where the ACB has staged its home fixtures in recent year

Amit Shah says ready to answer any question in Parliament; Rahul Gandhi not interested

Union Home Minister said open to discussion from 3 p.m. today to 3 p.m. on August 13; Not right to tarnish image of House, Lok Sabha Speaker told

India Lock T20 Series Against Afghanistan in September; Bangladesh Hopes Fade

The series will get underway on September 13, with the second T20I scheduled for September 15 and the third on September 17

Watch: India says peace along LAC of utmost importance amid fresh PLA incursion claims

Fresh PLA incursion allegations in Arunachal Pradesh come amid Indias emphasis on maintaining peace along the LAC.

Sensex tumbles 614 pts; relaty shares decline

The Nifty tumbled below the 24,300 level, while sentiment remained subdued amid a lack of strong directional cues. Investors continued to monitor

Bajel secures transmission line project from Power Grid

The project entails transmission line package TL05 for a) Bypassing of Raigarh (Tamnar) - Dharamjaygarh (Sec-B) 765kV D/C line & Raigarh(Kotra) -

Bajel Projects gains after securing ultra mega EPC order

Bajel Projects advanced 2.26% to Rs 192.55 after the company announced that it has received an ultra mega EPC order valued at Rs 400 crore and ab

Regency Ceramics Ltd leads gainers in 'B' group

Shekhawati Industries Ltd, TCPL Packaging Ltd, Rudra Global Infra Products Ltd and Aries Agro Ltd are among the other gainers in the BSE's 'B' gr

Indogulf Cropsciences consolidated net profit declines 37.73% in the June 2026 quarter

Sales decline 10.99% to Rs 168.55 crore

Digidrive Distributors reports consolidated net profit of Rs 0.27 crore in the June 2026 quarter

Sales rise 6.78% to Rs 10.24 crore

Panama Petrochem consolidated net profit rises 624.80% in the June 2026 quarter

Sales rise 150.30% to Rs 1735.15 crore

Mukand consolidated net profit rises 97.59% in the June 2026 quarter

Sales rise 20.69% to Rs 1362.21 crore

Telangana Couple Leaves Children At Aunt's House Before Dying By Suicide

According to the police, a suicide note was recovered from the house. The note reportedly cited financial difficulties, health-related issues and

Spectacular Solar Eclipse Draws Millions to Spain

Madrid, August 12: A total solar eclipse has transformed Spain into one of the worlds largest astronomical tourism hubs. On Wednesday, millions f

Atlas Cycles (Haryana) reports standalone net loss of Rs 1.92 crore in the June 2026 quarter

Sales decline 22.22% to Rs 1.54 crore

Redmi Note 17 review: 8,000 mAh battery is star of Xiaomi's mid-range phone

With an 8,000mAh battery, AMOLED display and long software support window, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 prioritises endurance, but its processor and

Quote of the day by Ed Harris: 'You cant betray yourself too often, or you...' Life lessons from inspiring quote on compromises, personal identity, core values, true nature

Quote of the day by Ed Harris, You cant betray yourself too often, or you become somebody else, explains how repeated compromises can affect pers

Character AI Down Today: Users report login issues, app problems and unexpected account logouts

Character AI down: On August 12, Character AI faced considerable access issues, leaving numerous users unable to log in or fully utilize its chat

Independence Day 2026: The Kolkata chemist who sold foreign medicines, backed Swadeshi and built a pharma empire

Independence Day 2026: Butto Kristo Paul & Co. started as a modest establishment focused on importing foreign medicines. Over time, it blossomed

Jammu and Kashmir: SIA raids nine locations in 1990 double murder case

Jammu and Kashmir Police's State Investigation Agency conducted multiple raids across the Union Territory. These searches are connected to the 19

Jharkhand students continue JSSC CGL protest, allege attempt to remove them from site at midnight

The protest by students associated with the JPSC JSSC Reform Manch continued through the night, with students maintaining that the agitation will

New Zealand PM Luxon Wins Confidence Vote, Remains National Party Leader

Wellington, August 12: New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon secured support in a confidence vote held during a caucus meeting on Wednesda

Total solar eclipse: Why August 12 event is special for many across Europe

The August 12 total solar eclipse will turn parts of Europe dark, with Spain and Iceland in the path of totality and the UK witnessing a major pa

Naga Village Attacked In Manipur's Kangpokpi, 9 Houses Burnt Down

Additional security personnel have been deployed in the area to control the situation; The Naga organisation demanded the immediate arrest.

Naidu Greets Youth on International Youth Day, Calls them Andhra's Energy

The Chief Minister said his government's efforts were ultimately aimed at creating a better future for the younger generation, with greater oppor

Tata Stocks Fall; TCS Down Nearly 6 Pc After Chandrasekaran Announcement

Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran on Wednesday said he will not seek reappointment when his current term ends on February 20, 2027, ending mont

Standard Chartered expects India tech hub roles to grow as AI expands

The British lender employs about 22,000 at its global capability centers in India, which support the bank's operations worldwide

Thane Teen Declared Pregnant After 3 Tests At Government Hospital. She Wasn't

The private hospital test came back negative, raising serious questions over the testing and medical procedures followed at the government hospit

Chief Minister Yuva Bhavishya Nirman Yojana-2026 to be Launched Soon in Uttarakhand

CM Pushkar Singh Dhami to Formally Launch the Scheme Soon, Free Online Coaching to be Provided to Youth for Competitive Examinations

Rs 78 Lakh Compensation For Victims Of Botched Cataract Surgeries In Telangana

Telangana Human Rights Commission orders Rs 78 lakh compensation for 18 cataract surgery victims.

Bigg Boss 20 trailer out; Salman Khan introduces 'Extra Jeevan Daan' and a game with no safe play

Bigg Boss is getting a major twist this season. The official trailer of Bigg Boss Hindi Season 20 has been unveiled, with Salman Khan introducing

Opinion: Opinion | Why Akhilesh Yadav Is Suddenly Betting On Brahmins In Uttar Pradesh

Akhilesh is chasing the Brahmin vote in Uttar Pradesh. But breaking the BJP's near-total hold over it won't be easy

Karnataka Schools To Remain Open on Aug 13 as KAMS Withdraw Bandh Call

The organisation has directed the schools working in the state, to wear black ribbons and black stripes as a symbolic gesture instead of shutting

No India trip needed: 4 ways NRI pensioners can submit life certificate

Pensioners living abroad can avoid travelling to India for annual life certificate submission through digital, bank, embassy and authorised agent

Scam 2010: Siddharth Bodkes first look from Hansal Mehtas upcoming show unveiled

The series will focus on the journey of controversial late businessman and Sahara group founder Subrata Roy. It is based on the book Sahara: the

Kerala govt may order probe into alleged lapses in Messi event proposal

The UDF government in Kerala is likely to order a probe into alleged irregularities and procedural lapses in the previous LDF government's effort

The Excellence List 2026 | 10 Extraordinary Personalities

New Delhi [India], August 12: Excellence is built through vision, perseverance and the courage to create meaningful impact. The Excellence List 2

Home Minister Must Address Student Violence in Parliament: Pramod Tiwari

New Delhi, August 12: The ongoing monsoon session of Parliament is facing severe disruptions due to continuous deadlock. The opposition is demand

Baththa: Vijay Sethupathi reunites with Balaji Tharaneetharan for his next; first look out

Starring Lijomol Jose as the female lead, the film has music scored by Sai Abhyankkar

Heavy rains-triggered-landslide in Mumbai leaves 2 dead, many injured; rescue ops underway

Maharashtra To Redevelop 147 MSRTC Properties Under PPP, Add Modern Bus Ports, EV Charging And Commercial Facilities

New Honda City Features Explained: What's New and What's Familiar?

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Claude watermark explained What Indian users need to know

Claude watermark explained What Indian users need to know

In Tamil Nadu, change of regime often means change of scheme names

Whenever there has been a change of government in Tamil Nadu, the names of major schemes have been changed as a matter of course, just as the TVK

Im a huge fan of SRK: Alia

Alia Bhatt about sharing screenspace with SRK in Dear Zindagi, which is set for release

WALK through history

Meet Bilwa Kulkarni, an educator in a museum. She bridges the gap between the visitor and the museum helping them learn more about the objects th

Tata Sons Chairman Chandrasekaran gets U.K.s honorary civilian award

He has been awarded with honorary DBE/KBE for his services to U.K./India Business relations

Make way for Batman!

He will always be by your side, hes there forever...Watch Batman in a theatre close to you as it releases on February 17.

Give us freedom!

The Battle of Roslin, turned the tide for the Scots. It was the bloodiest battle but the Scottish army gave it all they had, and defeated the Eng

Ex-RBI Employee Loses Rs.3.5 Lakh in Fake ECI Voter Verification Scam

The 75-year-old retired RBI employee Vishnu Mohan Venna said he received an SMS four days ago asking to share voter ID card through WhatsApp numb

When London burned in 1666

A careless maid, a burning oven and strong east winds came together to cause one of the greatest disasters of the 17th century.

Woman and child killed in a fire in Mumbais Vile Parle area

The incident occurred on August 11 night around 10:02 p.m. at Shanta Bhavan, a 12-storey building located on Baptista Road in Vile Parle, where t

Born to be king

On July 14, 1636, Aurangzeb was appointed Viceroy of the Deccan by Shah Jahan.

Bridging the gender divide

Swa Taleem ensures that girls, especially from under-represented communities in Haryana, do not lose out on their education

Uttar Pradesh Floats Tenders For Rs 8,586 Crore Link Expressway Joining Yamuna, Ganga Corridors

From Irani Chai to Indian Speciality Coffee, Hyderabads Taste Is Changing

With its 15th caf in Filmnagar, Roastery Coffee House is tapping into a Hyderabad where coffee houses are becoming places to eat, linger, work an

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Lindsay Clancy Trial: Did she confess? What happens if jury is hung or she is found not guilty? Latest court update

Lindsay Clancys murder trial could end with a conviction, a not-guilty verdict based on criminal responsibility, or a hung jury. Heres what could

An interview with Allison Rohe of Venture Lab

The Deputy Director, Venture Lab, IEs start-up incubator, talks about the IE-IMPACT programme and its relevance in todays complex world

Tata Group chairman N. Chandrasekaran 'apologises' for Ahmedabad Air India plane crash

Mr. Chandrasekaran acknowledged Air India needs to do a better job of communicating with passengers about these matters

An interview with Dhuwarakha Sriram of YuWaah

As society and workplaces transform, the skills required of youngsters must also evolve, says the Chief of Generation Unlimited (YuWaah), Adolesc

Is Litton Das fit to play Bangladesh's first Test vs Australia in Darwin? Najmul Shanto answers

Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto has confirmed that keeper-batter Litton Das is available for selection for the first Test against Bangla

N. Guruprasad gives the clay ghatam a wooden makeover

Called ONE G (One Ghatam), the innovation was patented with support from Vignesh Ishwar and the Sumanasa Foundation, founded by T.M. Krishna. It

Are regional parties losing relevance in India? | Data

Regional parties continue to retain a consistent support base despite electoral setbacks and organisational stress