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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 negotiations between 2002 and 2010 ended without a deal

12 Aug 2026 11:18 pm
100 years of Fidel Castro: The legacy that still divides Cuba

A century after his birth, Fidel Castro remains one of the most influential and controversial figures of the 20th century. Supporters credit him with transforming Cuba through education, healthcare and anti-colonial politics, while critics point to authoritarian rule and economic challenges.

12 Aug 2026 10:29 pm
Overnight Ukrainian blitz damages Russia's Black Sea naval stronghold, Zelenskyy says

Ukraine's air and sea drones have succeeded in limiting the movements of Russia's once-dominant Black Sea navy, Kyiv officials say, in one of the country's biggest accomplishments of the war

12 Aug 2026 10:23 pm
Two killed as Colombia steps up airstrikes against rebels

Violent guerrilla clashes since early last year have killed over 100 people and displaced tens of thousands more in the rural area that borders Venezuela

12 Aug 2026 10:21 pm
Kayanad landslips revive safety concerns over abandoned quarries in Ernakulam

Officials inspect a water-filled abandoned quarry after residents report suspected seepage following landslips; preliminary report rules out immediate danger while suggesting a detailed multi-department inquiry; authorities identify around 80 abandoned quarries in the district

12 Aug 2026 10:06 pm
Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold launched in India with Tensor G6 processor

Pixel 11 Pro Fold also gets the HiLight, an array of LED around camera flash for Gemini and call notification

12 Aug 2026 9:57 pm
Amidst tussle, NCSC panel to probe all of Centres de-reservation proposals from last three years

The NCSC and the Centre have been clashing over the issue of de-reserving government posts for the last two years with the commission saying that de-reservation proposals are often incomplete and do not reveal alternate efforts made to fill the reserved posts

12 Aug 2026 9:55 pm
Congress apex body to chalk out strategy to corner Centre

The meeting, to be chaired by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, is expected to review the partys preparedness for the Assembly elections due early next year

12 Aug 2026 9:53 pm
BofA to pump 18,268 cr in Jio Credit; stake may go up to 49.9%

The transaction will give BofA a 26.5% equity interest in JCL, and can go up to 49.9% upon exercise of the warrants

12 Aug 2026 9:52 pm
Shortage of Onam special trains in Malabar: Kozhikode MP meets Railway Minister

Over 80% of the announced special services are focussed on south Kerala, while very few have been allocated to the Malabar region, says M.K. Raghavan

12 Aug 2026 9:45 pm
Germany would be interested in buying green hydrogen from India, says Charg D Affaires

Georg Enzweiler, Charg D Affaires of the German Mission in India explained the EU FTA would improve prospects for German companies to invest in indegenising technologies.

12 Aug 2026 9:41 pm
NEET paper leak case: Delhi Court takes cognisance of CBI charge sheet

Special Judge Ajay Gupta took cognisance of the agencys final report against 13 accused

12 Aug 2026 9:40 pm
Defence Ministry floats 1 lakh crore tender for 60 multirole transport aircraft for IAF

The aim is to replace the forces ageing fleet of cargo and transport aircraft and expand its strategic airlift capability

12 Aug 2026 9:37 pm
Paramilitary force launches drone attacks across Sudan

The capital Khartoum, which was recaptured by the Army last year, has been targeted by drone strikes before but had been enjoying relative calm for months

12 Aug 2026 9:33 pm
Govt mulls MDR charge or tiered incentives to make UPI financially self-sustaining

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance remain deeply concerned by the staggering mismatch between the Rs 2,000 crore allocation and the industrys estimated operational cost of Rs 20,700 crore.

12 Aug 2026 9:30 pm
CM for lifting water from Yellampalli, Devadula and Sitarama projects to meet requirements

Revanth Reddy wants optimum utilisation of available Godavari water

12 Aug 2026 9:30 pm
Watch: Amit Shah ready to answer Oppn on police action; what to expect? |Above the Fold | Aug 12, 2026

Can Amit Shahs offer to answer Opposition questions finally break the Parliament deadlock over student protests?

12 Aug 2026 9:26 pm
CSL delivers second ice-class vessel to German firm

The 7,000-tonne vessel is designed for carrying diverse cargoes, including project and heavy cargo, steel coils and containers

12 Aug 2026 9:23 pm
DG Prisons orders probe into source of mobile phone used by Prajwal Revanna inside Bengaluru jail

Director-General of Prisons and Correctional Services Alok Kumar has ordered a departmental inquiry to trace the source of the mobile phone and SIM card allegedly used by former Hassan MP and convicted sexual assault accused Prajwal Revanna inside Bengaluru Central Prison at Parappana Agrahara.

12 Aug 2026 9:15 pm
Adani case: U.S. Court drops charges, Rahul Gandhi attacks Modi

The U.S. has dismissed criminal charges against Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani, his nephew Sagar Adani and former Adani Green Energy CEO Vneet Jaain. What exactly did the U.S. case allege, why did prosecutors bring charges, and why were they dismissed?

12 Aug 2026 9:12 pm
Heavy monsoon and sea surges batter Kollam beach

Despite the escalating crisis, a multi-crore coastal protection initiative designed to halt the erosion remains caught in administrative limbo. Initiated four years ago by the Kerala Coastal Development Corporation, the project relies on offshore geo-tube technology to break wave energy underwater and promote natural sand accumulation

12 Aug 2026 9:12 pm
Delhi HC seeks clarity over Metas policy on access to Rights Manager

The direction comes after concerns were raised that fraudulent actors have allegedly exploited the platforms copyright-protection mechanism to target original content

12 Aug 2026 9:09 pm
Interview focused on CV, previous experience, say Ram Temple CEO candidates

Amid the allegations of donation theft, 18 candidates have been shortlisted from a pool of over 5,200 applicants for the position of full-time CEO of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust in Ayodhya

12 Aug 2026 9:07 pm