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The listing question lingers on for Tata Sons amid a leadership transition

Tata Sons' stock market listing remains uncertain as the RBI continues to examine its request for NBFC de-registration, despite its upper-layer c

Kovind book launch: Modi tells youth to read autobiographies, not reels

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged young people to read autobiographies of people they admire, saying that in the era of reels, soci

Karnataka Home Minister Orders Raid at Bengaluru Jail, Mobile Phones Seized from Prijwal Revannas Barrack

Bengaluru, August 12: Karnatakas Home Minister Priyank Kharge announced on Wednesday that he personally ordered a raid by the Central Crime Branc

Bank employees stage protest demanding five-day banking week

HC Begins Hearing on BRS MLAs Disqualification Pleas

The hearing was adjourned to Thursday, August 13.

Spurious cosmetics worth 9.64 lakh seized in Thiruvananthapuram

Nellore Officials Alert As Districts Second Paddy Crop Reaches Critical Stage

The administration is targeting to irrigate 3.22 lakh acres of the second crop using water from the Somasila project. Officials have reviewed sto

Justice Varmas withdrawal from probe cannot end statutory inquiry, says Lok Sabha panel

The panel says a statutory inquiry cannot depend on the unilateral decision of a judge under inquiry, especially after the evidence has substanti

NCP leader Zeeshan Siddique receives death threat, Absconding gangster sends threatening audio

NCP leader Zeeshan Siddique on Wednesday received a death threat. Absconding gangster Zeeshan Akhtar issued the death threat. He sent the threate

Telangana Government to Optimize Godavari River Water Usage

Hyderabad, August 12: The Telangana government has decided to maximize the utilization of water from the Godavari River. Chief Minister A. Revant

IIT Madras Signs Pact to Provide Technical Support for Uppada Coastal Protection Wall

The district administration is making arrangements to begin the works from November.

CJPs Saurav Das alleges intimidation by Puducherry police; official rejects claim as false

While a senior Puducherry police official confirmed that police visited the home of Saurav Dass relatives, he said it was a routine exercise

New FRCs Not Valid, Old Ones Valid, Says EC

The ruling Congress, however, decided to take legal recourse

India, Southern African customs bloc revive trade pact talks

The move revives talks between India and SACU, comprising South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho and Eswatini, after five rounds of negotiation

Iran says no progress on reviving interim peace deal with US

Iran and the United States remain divided over ending the Gulf war permanently. Talks to revive an interim deal agreed in June have seen no progr

Harish Rao Says BRS Will Fight for Tribal Rights

The former minister was speaking at the inauguration of the Siddipet chapter of the Tribal Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and a tribal e

Solar Eclipse 2026 LIVE: Spain, Iceland witness rare celestial spectacle as day turns dark

Quote of the day by Oscar Wilde: Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth Irish writers timeless words on truth, identity, human nature and why a mask can reveal more truth than a face

Quote of the day by Oscar Wilde: Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth. Explore t

Kiren Bedi Calls for Strict Action After Mobile Phone Found in Jail Cell of Former MP

New Delhi, August 12: Kiren Bedi, the former Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry and ex-IPS officer, has expressed strong disapproval following the

Harish Rao Hails Siddipet Native Uday Nagarajus Election to UK House of Lords

A civic felicitation was held at Vipanchi Kala Nilayam in Siddipet on Wednesday to honour Uday Nagaraju.

Training programme for traditional artisans held

The training programme saw participation by traditional artisans who are working as doll/toy makers, goldsmiths, sculptors, cobblers, and basket/

DFC turning into piggybank for President: Meeks rips DFC CEO over Trump, Lutnicks mining deal

DFC turning into piggybank for President: Meeks rips DFC CEO over Trump, Lutnicks mining deal

Opposition fled from meaningful debate in Monsoon Session, says BJP chief

Throughout this entire session, the conduct of Rahul Gandhi and the entire opposition exposes their anarchic mindset and anti-democratic thinking

Cancel Thanksgiving: Progressive dream crushed as Crowley defeats Francesca Hong in Wisconsin

Cancel Thanksgiving: Progressive dream crushed as Crowley defeats Francesca Hong in Wisconsin

78 Inmates Clear SSC Through NIOS

The event was attended by senior prison officials, NIOS representatives, teachers and staff.

India Retail Inflation Rises To 4.45% In July As Food Prices Stay Elevated

India's retail inflation increased to 4.45% in July, marking the fourth consecutive monthly rise, driven mainly by higher food prices. Food infla

Govt revises ACC PLI timelines for Ola Electric; unlocks up to 7,240 crore

The MHI revision is much more than a timeline extension. The approval secures a full five-year PLI window through CY2031 for Ola Electric's 20 GW

PU organises research conclave

The Vice Chancellor also said institutions should organise more programmes to nurture a strong research temperament among students

Karnataka Bandh unlikely to disrupt normal life as most organisations extend only moral support

Rayalaseema Temperatures Soar, El Nino Worsens Crop Stress

Normally, temperatures in Rayalaseema during August and September remain below 35C, with occasional showers providing significant relief.

Mumbai to Receive 238 New AC Local Trains by 2027

Mumbai, August 12: The central government has made a significant announcement regarding the local trains, often referred to as Mumbais lifeline.

Independence Day 2026: How MBS Youth Choir in Kerala is upholding patriotic fervour through choral music

The 38-year-old choir in Thiruvananthapuram, formed in memory of legendary musician MB Sreenivasan, has several patriotic songs in its repertoire

FDA takes big action against 4 Domino's Pizza outlets in Maharashtra for violating food safety norms

In a significant development, the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday suspended the food business licences of four Domino

TGSWREIS Offers 200 Free NEET Coaching Seats

Candidates have to obtain the detailed notification and application form from the official TGSWREIS website.

In 2000, the American West entered a megadrought that became its driest stretch in roughly 1,200 years. Years later, it left major lakes and reservoirs majorly depleted, with some losing enough water to expose miles of lakebed

Western North America's lakes are facing alarming water scarcity due to an extensive megadrought combined with significant water diversion. Notab

Down But Not Out: Style overwhelms substance in tales of startup failure

This book on founders and their failures offers flashes of genuine insight but feels incomplete

ILO report paints a grim picture of youth employment prospects

When young people are locked out of quality employment, countries lose talent, productivity and social cohesion, an ILO official said

India's Godrej Consumer logs worst day in 6 years as sudden CEO exit heightens execution concerns

Permanent solution sought for Belagavi traffic woes

Former Jharkhand CM Demands Quick Action on Student Protests

Ranchi, August 12: Former Chief Minister of Jharkhand, Raghuvar Das, has criticized the Hemant Soren government for not addressing the ongoing st

Rajya Sabha passes NCDC Amendment Bill; Opposition walks out

Minister of State for Cooperation Murlidhar Mohol replied to the debate. After a few minutes of sloganeering and demands for the presence of the

On the ISS, astronauts see 16 sunrises every day as the station circles Earth, but their bodies refuse to follow the 90-minute cycle, forcing crews to stick to a familiar 24-hour routine despite living through multiple days and nights

Astronauts on the International Space Station experience sixteen sunrises daily. They follow a strict twenty-four-hour schedule, ignoring the rap

AstroTalk turns unicorn via ESOP buyback

Spiritual-tech startup AstroTalk has reached a valuation of $1 billion through an ESOP buyback involving over 100 employees.

Real Estate Projects Fined for RERA Violations

The Authority reiterated that real estate projects must obtain mandatory RERA registration before advertising, marketing, or undertaking sales

AFC Champions League Two qualifier | EBFC stuns Al Arabi in the 11th hour

Court dismisses bail pleas of accused in Palani land case; another case registered against suspended Sub-Registrar

Man, fiancee found dead hours apart in Kerala

They were scheduled to get married in December

OWOF, KLE to launch mission against malnutrition

Chandigarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli to launch CBDC food subsidy transfers

The two Union Territories will become the first in India to fully digitise PMGKAY food subsidy delivery through Digital Rupee tokens under the ne

West Bengal's mega-project ambitions face old and familiar obstacles

The state could be the Bharatiya Janata Party's real test case of its business-friendly policies swot

Bihar Minister Advocates for Capital Express Stop at Bhabua Road Station

New Delhi, August 12: Bihars Minority Welfare Minister, Mo. Jama Khan, met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Union Health and Family Welfare

Better Without Bumrah: Why Siraj Can Thrive As The Leader Of India's Attack

In the absence of premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj will have to assume the lead role in the Sri Lanka tour, besides handholding Prasi

SBI uses AI to underwrite nearly 1 lakh crore in MSME loans in FY26

In FY26, in 12 months, we can underwrite loans up to 5 crore, both covering the new-to-bank customers, as well as existing customers. Almost 1 la

Revanth: Lift Godavari Water From Yellampalli, Devadula, Sitarama Projects

The Chief Minister asked officials to focus on resolving minor issues related to lift irrigation operations at the Devadula and Sitarama projects

Indel Money to raise up to 500 crore through public issue of NCDs

Indel Money, a non-deposit taking non-banking finance company, on Wednesday said it proposes to raise up to Rs 500 crore through public issue of

Plea to implement Comprehensive Green Madurai Action Plan for restoration of ecological balance and enhancement of urban green cover in Madurai

RBI invites public comments on new draft rules for banks to fix interest rates on loans

Under the framework, loan rates would be linked to an internal or external benchmark along with a risk-based spread, while floating-rate loans wo

'She can cosy up to Lulu Lenins, but...': Sen. Kennedy mocks Kamala Harris' 2028 ambitions

This ocean parasite kills a fish's tongue and ten takes its place; what makes the tongue-eating louse so different

A parasite enters fish through gills and replaces their tongues. This isopod, Cymothoa exigua, attaches to the tongue stump and functions as a ne

Amit Shah says ready to answer all questions during debate, Oppn unmoved

The government's efforts for a debate on the students' agitation in the Lok Sabha on the penultimate day of the Monsoon session came to nought wi

Major Drug Bust in Malda: Police Seize

Kolkata, August 12: A significant attempt to smuggle drugs in the Kaliachak area of Malda district, West Bengal, was thwarted by police. Acting o

Tiger Hunts Deer At Nandankanan Zoo, Dramatic Encounter Captured On Camera

Nandankanan authorities, however, said there had been no violation of zoo regulations or guidelines of the Central Zoo Authority (CZA).

TGIIC lists Durgam Cheruvu heritage hillocks for auction

Rock enthusiasts say that the the entire land parcel was once declared as Heritage Precincts, owing to the existence of huge rock formations whic

Assam flood: Rs 1,000 crore rehabilitation package required, says CM

The CM said the assessment will continue till August 30 and is expected to cover 50,000-60,000 families in Upper Assam districts severely affecte

Justice Varma cash row: Panel rejects his defence, finds charges proved

A three-member inquiry committee constituted by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has found all three charges against former Delhi High Court judge Just

WHO says Congo's Ebola outbreak on track to surpass deadliest one in history

The Congo Ebola outbreak is projected to exceed the 2014-2016 West African epidemic. This outbreak is currently the fastest-growing in recorded h

Yokohama plans to expand tyre production to 6.3 million units

We plan to scale up production capacity of passenger car tyres to 6.3 million units annually over the next two years from the current 4.5 million

TPG, Temasek sell 13% stake in Dr Agarwals Health Care for Rs 2,008 crore

Global investors TPG and Temasek sold nearly thirteen percent of Dr Agarwals Health Care. They collectively offloaded over four crore equity shar

Nine years on, GST needs a more ambitious reform agenda starting now

The discussion on addressing its remaining shortcomings, including features adopted as compromises at the time of implementation, should start no

Let's treat fair deals fairly by reforming off-market share valuations

A large chunk of foreign and domestic venture capital and private equity investments, mergers and acquisitions (M&As), as well as non-strategic a

Tanvi Sharma Makes History by Winning Taipei Open at Just 17

Mumbai, August 12: Indian badminton player Tanvi Sharma has made headlines by winning the Taipei Open at the young age of 17. In an exclusive int

HC orders suo moto contempt case against HYDRAA Commissioner

Indias first private, branded train to run as Sprite Tejas Express

IRCTC awards train branding advertising rights to M/s Sprite for six months; the private train will be announced as Sprite Tejas Express at origi

PSG vs Aston Villa UEFA Super Cup live streaming; when and where to watch match in India?

Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa are all set to lock horns in the UEFA Super Cup, an annual match which acts as a curtain raiser to the Europe

Cyberabad Traffic Police Push Staggered Shifts, Carpooling To Decongest IT Corridor

Companies were also urged to institutionalise carpooling and incentivise shared travel through priority parking and route-matching data analytics

Burden on businesses: Regulatory fragmentation increases cost of compliance

While fragmentation is a particular problem, the four Labour Codes illustrate why consolidation on paper may not automatically mean simplificatio

NIA searches 13 locations in Tamil Nadu and Mizoram after meth seizure

Five locations in Mizoram and eight in Tamil Nadu were searched, leading to the seizure of several digital devices, 71 lakh in cash, $53,500, and

Petronet LNGs revenues slip more than 50% as West Asia tensions marred supplies

Net profit although surged 33.2% in the June-end quarter.

Arkansas high school football player finds venomous cottonmouth inside helmet: Snake known for its deadly bite had been hiding behind padding

A Maumelle High School football player in Arkansas got a terrifying surprise when he discovered a 2-foot cottonmouth hiding inside his helmet. Th

Datanomics: The anatomy of the Karnataka-Tamil Nadu Cauvery water wars

Cauvery water releases from Karnataka to Tamil Nadu have mostly fallen short of mandated levels during early monsoon months, intensifying the lon

Cops bust Nashik Kumbh Mela fake work order scam, two held in Rs 305-cr fraud

According to police, the suspects allegedly cheated a complainant of Rs 2.17 crore after promising to help him secure a housekeeping contract lin

Repco Home Finance loan book grows 8.9% in Q1; net profit rises to 114 crore

GNPA ratio improves to 2.7% from 3.3% a year ago, while net interest income rises 10.2% in the June quarter

Revanth to Launch Indiramma Housing Towers Works in KPHB Today

The state government has set a target of constructing one lakh Indiramma houses in Hyderabad

Septuagenarian Retired Officer Loses 16.16 Lakh In Digital Arrest Fraud

A 76-year-old retired Central government employee from Serilingampally lost 16.16 lakh after fraudsters posing as police officials subjected her

Hunger Strike Continues: Student Leader Seeks Permission to Join Protest Site

Ranchi, August 12: Student leader Devendra Nath Mahto, who has been on a hunger strike for 11 days against alleged irregularities in the JPSC and

Quote of the Day by Katharine Hepburn: If you need a helping hand, you can find one at Inspiring lessons on self-reliance, Independence, confidence, determination and why you should believe in yourself by the American actress known for her wit, powerful performances and deep insights on human nature and lifes challenges

Quote of the Day by Katharine Hepburn: Katharine Hepburns quote, If you need a helping hand, you can find one at the end of your arm, explores th

Bombay House Blues: Chandrasekaran's exit must spur an introspection

Listing Tata Sons is expected to limit the control exercised by Tata Trusts on the holding firm of the estimated $400 billion group

Chhattisgarh: 3-Day 'Bastar Tiranga Yatra' Begins from Ex-Maoist Hub Abujhmad

The yatra will cover three districts, Narayanpur, Dantewada, and Bijapur, in south Bastar: Reports

Mumbai Biker, 24, Dies After Trailer Rams Her. Was On Group Ride With 22 Women

Thakkar was first taken to a health centre in Charama for treatment. As her condition worsened, she was shifted to a private hospital in Dhamtari

Malkajgiri Station To Get 3 More Rail Lines

Malkajgiri Railway Station will get three additional rail lines and two platforms, with the expansion expected to enable more train services and