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AI-led startups face takeoff hiccups as overreliance poses challenges

AI is helping Indian founders build prototypes faster, but scaling these startups is proving harder as technology costs, bugs and weak product un

Fireflies to launch new products, plans India-specific pricing: CEO

Fireflies.ai plans a broader AI product suite, India-specific pricing and local-language support as it expands from meeting notes to automating r

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Dravids Confidence: Team India Poised for WTC Final Qualification

New Delhi, August 26: Team Indias position in the ongoing Test series against Sri Lanka is quite strong. The team is set to play seven more Test

Kishan Reddy Slams CMs US Trip Charge

Union minister G. Kishan Reddy dismissed Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddys allegations over his cancelled US trip, saying foreign tours require cl

Srinagar's Achan landfill site overflows, municipal corporation promises solution soon

Srinagars Achan landfill site overflows municipal corporation promises solution soon

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Pattabiram Military Siding railway station to get foot overbridge at 2.93 crore

Fabrication work for the foot overbridge is under way, and the project is planned to be completed by next March, an official says. Other amenitie

Mamdani opposes Bhagwat's Madison Square Garden event, cites limits on city powers

Mamdani opposes Bhagwats Madison Square Garden event cites limits on city powers

India Becomes Argentinas Fifth Largest Trade Partner

New Delhi, August 26: India and Argentina have recently strengthened their trade relations. According to Mariano Cossin, Argentinas ambassador to

SC seeks Tata Steel reply to Odisha government's appeal against High Court order

The Supreme Court has sought a response from Tata Steel regarding an appeal filed by the Odisha government. This appeal challenges a high court d

Japanese man's bizarre India story: 19 days in jail, 75,000 compensation & an Indian wife

Japanese mans bizarre India story days in jail compensation an Indian wife

Mexican proverb of the day: He who gets close to a good tree is sheltered by good shade a life lesson on choosing good company

Mexican Proverb of the Day: He who gets close to a good tree is sheltered by good shade uses the image of a tree and its shade to explain how the

Womens Equality Day: A Celebration of Empowerment for Half the Population

New Delhi, August 26: Womens rights and respect are frequently discussed, whether during elections or rallies. This is essential, as women are eq

NRR Slams CM Over Fee Arrears, Foreign Tours

Telangana BJP president N. Ramchander Rao criticised Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy over 15,000 crore in pending fee reimbursements and scholars

Corporates urge employees to stay alert as H1N1 cases surge

H1N1 cases have increased significantly, and monsoon fevers are at seasonal highs. Companies are issuing safety guidelines and advising employees

Government notifies 'Keralam' as new name for Kerala effective Tuesday

In a gazette notification issued on Tuesday, the home ministry said, In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of Section 1 of the K

Broad-base rise in food prices despite monsoon recovery, RBI's state of economy report shows

India's economy shows resilience with improved domestic demand and strong activity. Food prices have seen a broad-based increase, impacting infla

Supreme Court refuses to interfere in Delhi Race Club plea against eviction

The court directed the club to approach the District Judge on learning that an appeal, along with an application for interim relief, was already

Air India turns to Tata, Singapore Airlines for $1.5 billion as losses mount: Report

Air India turns to Tata Singapore Airlines for billion as losses mount Report

'True loss for millions of people': Trump honours Dolly Parton after her death, orders US flags lowered for a week

President Donald Trump has honored Dolly Parton after her passing. American flags will be lowered across the nation for seven days. Parton was a

Rajasthan Government Suspends Registrations of Nine ART Facilities Over Surrogacy Violations

Jaipur, August 26: The Rajasthan government has taken stringent action against Neelkanth Fertility and Woman Care Hospital Private Limited for in

Microsoft salary leak reveals how much employees make, from six-figure pay to huge stock awards

A recently leaked Microsoft spreadsheet has unveiled the salary details for almost six hundred employees, revealing a broad spectrum of base sala

Centre Confers IPS Status on Seven Non-Cadre SPs in Telangana

The seven officials are Puligilla Ravinder, B. Sri Baladevi,

TN Pushes AI, Digital Governance And High-Speed Connectivity

Tamil Nadus 2026-27 technology roadmap focuses on AI, digital governance, cybersecurity, high-speed connectivity, deep-tech innovation and techno

Pharmacy worker arrested for illegally supplying prescription drugs, 4.8 lakh worth of drugs seized

Pak went satellite-hunting after Op Sindoor but found no proof of strikes: Ex-CDS

Pak went satellitehunting after Op Sindoor but found no proof of strikes ExCDS

4 zodiac signs could unlock unexpected luck by embracing change on August 26, 2026

Four zodiac signs may find unexpected luck by embracing change on August twenty-sixth. Capricorn and Aquarius can benefit from new approaches to

India to Open Embassy in Uruguay, Marking a Significant Diplomatic Milestone After 75 Years

New Delhi, August 26: Indias Secretary of Foreign Affairs (West), Sibi George, represented the country at the National Day celebrations of the Or

India mulling random drug test for commercial pilots at least once a year

India may require all commercial pilots to undergo random drug tests annually. This proposal follows an Air India captain testing positive for ma

Extend Validity of 2023 Media Accreditation Cards Till Sept 15: HC to Govt

The NDSA submitted that the petitioners contentions relating to agricultural hardship were matters of policy and lay in the domain of the state g

Cyberabad civic body demolishes 17 unauthorised constructions across three zones

APSDPS Emerges as Key Driver of Swarna Andhra @2047 Roadmap

Guided by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidus Padi Sutralu (Ten Guiding Principles), the government is targeting a $2.4-trillion economy, a per

Dolly Parton death: What happened to queen of country music? Check family's full statement here

Country music icon Dolly Parton has passed away at the age of eighty. Her nephew Brian Seaver announced her death, sharing family memories. Dolly

Faithful Gear Up For Milad-un-Nabi Celebrations

The event included Quran recitals

Police Probe Points To Alleged Plot To Get Rid Of Soujanya

Police probing the deaths of engineer T. Nooka Raju, his wife and daughter Soujanya suspect an alleged plot to eliminate Soujanya over property.

Merchant Navy captain's family urges UAE to speed up Hussain Shattaf extradition

Merchant Navy captain's family urges UAE to speed up Hussain Shattaf extradition

Battling Malnutrition: Successful Treatment of 229 SAM Children at Vidisha District Hospital

Vidisha, August 26: The Vidisha District Hospital is effectively treating children suffering from Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) through an Inte

Jagan Asks YSRC Cadre to Prepare for Local Body Polls

He also asked the partys legal cell to remain active in dealing with alleged atrocities, harassment and other coercive methods.

Priyankas Father Seeks Detailed Probe Into Her Death

He said he had raised several doubts with the police and received clarifications from them

Second half of year to ring in new jobs, say HR leaders

Most senior HR leaders expect new job creation in the second half of 2026. Nearly all anticipate continued hiring activity over the next six mont

World's first mobile phone call: Cooper dials rival on New York City street

Dr Martin Cooper made the first mobile phone call on April 3, 1973. He called his rival Joel Engel from a New York City street. Motorola and Bell

Kriti Sanon's Raksha Bandhan ad sparks outfit debate

Kriti Sanons Raksha Bandhan ad sparks outfit debate

Udaipur Hospital Treats 229 Children for Severe Malnutrition

Udaipur, August 26: The Udaipur District Hospital has made significant strides in combating severe acute malnutrition (SAM) among children. Under

India to add 100 merchant ships to its fleet in 5 years: Sarbananda Sonowal

India plans to add 100 vessels to its merchant fleet in five years, with reflagging, shipbuilding support and fiscal reforms aimed at strengtheni

Man chargesheeted for cheating cancer patient

Srinagar, Aug 25:The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K on Tuesday said it has chargesheeted a man for allegedly cheating a

Residents Cry Foul As HMDA Chops Trees At Paigah Palace

Residents have protested the cutting of nearly 50 trees at Hyderabads historic Paigah Palace, which is being renovated as the new HMDA headquarte

Jammu and Kashmir Reopens Investigation into 1998 Massacre of Kashmiri Pandits

Srinagar, August 25: After 28 years, the State Investigation Agency (SIA) of Jammu and Kashmir has reopened the investigation into the 1998 Wandh

Junior Doctors Call Off Stir After High Court Intervention

The court appreciated the junior doctors for calling off the strike and said they had taken the right decision

Supreme Court tells Tarun Tejpal to surrender within two weeks

The Supreme Court has ordered Tarun Tejpal to surrender within two weeks. His appeal against conviction will be heard after he files a surrender

Luxembourg firm iPC to invest 83,480 cr. in integrated green hydrogen, data centre project in Karnataka

British Virgin Islands seeks dedicated India investment corridor

The British Virgin Islands (BVI) is seeking to deepen its role in Indias cross-border investment ecosystem by proposing a dedicated BVI-India inv

Grammy winner and queen of country music Dolly Parton dies at 80

With classic songs including Coat of Many Colors, Jolene and I Will Always Love You, she became one of the best-selling female artists of all tim

ET WLF 2026: AI growth needs governance, financial discipline to stay sustainable

Industry executives highlight AI governance and financial sustainability challenges. Many AI uses currently lack revenue or profit pools, requiri

T-Hub Inks Strategic Pact with Indian Armys Central Command to Fast-Track Defence Start-Ups

A joint oversight committee will supervise the programme and coordinate engagements between the startups and the Army

Country music legend Dolly Parton dies at 80 after six-decade career

Country music legend Dolly Parton dies at after sixdecade career

Sitharaman begins Canada visit for first India-Canada economic dialogue

Sitharaman begins Canada visit for first IndiaCanada economic dialogue

Nagenthran calls for accountability as children fall ill after consuming contaminated food

Anbumani seeks additional 2 kg sugar through ration shops amid price rise

Root causes: On Indias youth crisis

Indias youth crisis is about the absence of jobs, not just examination reform

TNCC president accuses Centre of withholding 2,087 crore in MGNREGS funds

Information obtained through the RTI Act has exposed the Centres continued step-motherly treatment of Tamil Nadu, says Manickam Tagore

Three Convicted in Corruption Cases Involving Farmers Loans in Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow, August 25: A special CBI court in Uttar Pradesh has sentenced three individuals, including two former bank officials, to prison for thei

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Veligonda Waters To Power a New Era of Development

Rs 10,200-crore project promises irrigation, drinking water and a boost to rural economy

U.S. country music legend Dolly Parton dies at 80: family

The multiple award-winning artist had opened doors for generations of singers, songwriters, musicians, and dreamers from every walk of life, said

Take Class 10 exams together: Prashant Kishor's challenge to Bihar CM, Tejashwi

Take Class exams together Prashant Kishors challenge to Bihar CM Tejashwi

Dhinakaran represents to Governor Arlekaragainst horse trading

Russia-Ukraine war likely to raise import price of sunflower oil, yellow peas

The escalation of the Russia-Ukraine war could raise Indias import costs for sunflower oil and yellow peas, as attacks and shipping disruptions i

Normalisation of India-China ties linked to border peace: Ajit Doval to Wang Yi

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing. Doval stated border peace directly influences the normaliza

Escape velocity: On what Indias space sector must focus on

Indias space sector must focus on reliability and regular launches

Dolly Parton, country music legend, Miley Cyrus' godmother dies at 80 The extraordinary life & legacy of the American icon

Dolly Parton, a celebrated singer and songwriter, has passed away at age eighty. Her career spanned over six decades, bridging musical genres and

CIA chief John Ratcliffe secretly travelled to Russia aboard US mystery plane that landed in Moscow: Report

US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Director John Ratcliffe visited Moscow on Tuesday for meetings, US media reported, after a mysterious milita

RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Arrives in the USA for Major Hindu Community Event

Washington, August 25: Mohan Bhagwat, the chief of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), has arrived in the United States. He will participate i

Star-studded Djokovic-Sabalenka pairing stunned in US Open mixed doubles

Starstudded DjokovicSabalenka pairing stunned in US Open mixed doubles

Dolly Parton, legendary country singer and songwriter, dies at 80

Born on January 19, 1946, in Tennessee, Parton grew up in a poor family and was one of 12 children. She began writing songs when she was about si

Quote of the day by Nelson Mandela: 'No matter what the past...' Life lessons from motivational quote on hardships, resilience, bitterness, choice and forgiveness

Quote of the day by Nelson Mandela: No matter what the past has dealt you, don't let it destroy your future. The quote explains how people can de

Navy to induct second diving support vessel 'Nipun'

The Indian Navy will commission its second Diving Support Vessel, Nipun, on August 31, 2026. This specialized vessel will enhance the Navy's deep

Gulf turmoil sends NRI homebuyers back to India amid luxury housing demand

Amid Gulf turmoil, NRIs are showing renewed interest in India's premium housing market, with developers reporting stronger demand for luxury home

Hyderabad: 3 Young Innovators Selected in Top 40 of Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2026

They are exploring its use in fog-prone communities, trekking camps and eco-stays

Mac mini M6 launched today, here's what makes it Apple's biggest upgrade yet

Apple has unveiled the latest Mac mini equipped with powerful M6 and M5 Pro chips. These advancements bring notable boosts in performance, cateri

Odisha Rolls Out Pilot Digital Attendance System in 10 Higher Education Institutions

In a significant step towards transparency and accountability in higher education, the Odisha Higher Education Department has launched a pilot St

ET WLF 2026: AI driving shift in value creation

Artificial intelligence is making software development faster and cheaper. Value creation is expected to shift towards computing infrastructure a

Action Recommended Against Telangana Congress Leaders: Minister Konda Surekha Faces Cabinet Removal

Hyderabad, August 25: The Telangana Congress is facing internal turmoil as the disciplinary committee has recommended strict action against Minis

India-China agree to seek 'political settlement' of boundary issue: MEA

India conveyed to China the importance of border peace for bilateral ties. National Security Advisor Ajit Doval met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang

19-member House Panel visits Nalanda University

A parliamentary committee visited Nalanda University for a study tour. The delegation reviewed the university's infrastructure and expansion plan

Centre notifies Keralam as Kerala's new official name ahead of Onam

Centre notifies Keralam as Keralas new official name ahead of Onam

Doval, Wang Yi Hold In-Depth Talks in Beijing to Fast-Track Border Resolution

Doval and Wang Yi hold the 25th Special Representatives meeting in Beijing

Crude oil prices slide 4% as markets look past Iran sanctions

Oil prices dropped significantly as traders viewed new US sanctions on Iran less severely. Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate both reached t

Maharashtra Health Minister Orders Safety Audits for All Hospitals

Mumbai, August 25: Public Health and Family Welfare Minister Prakash Abitkar has directed all government, private, and charitable healthcare cent

ET WLF 2026: Tech Inc calls for stronger AI governance to offset cyber threats

Indian businesses must enhance artificial intelligence governance for expanding cyber threats. Autonomous agents are increasingly used by attacke