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Nara Lokesh Must Quit Over DSC Scam: YSRCP

Chandrasekhar also demanded a CBI probe into Sports Quota selections, stating that deserving national-level sportspersons were denied opportuniti

Bluechip Tex Industries reports standalone net loss of Rs 0.75 crore in the June 2026 quarter

Sales rise 3.09% to Rs 59.06 crore

Gandhi Special Tubes standalone net profit rises 29.29% in the June 2026 quarter

Sales rise 18.89% to Rs 57.20 crore

Rajasthan Petro Synthetics reports standalone nil net profit/loss in the June 2026 quarter

Sales rise 16.67% to Rs 0.07 crore

Binny standalone net profit rises 259.84% in the June 2026 quarter

Sales rise 133.26% to Rs 21.95 crore

Duroply Industries standalone net profit declines 60.65% in the June 2026 quarter

Sales rise 6.49% to Rs 99.61 crore

Samtel (India) reports standalone net loss of Rs 0.05 crore in the June 2026 quarter

Reported sales nil

Nath Industries standalone net profit rises 1.58% in the June 2026 quarter

Sales rise 36.78% to Rs 160.39 crore

Indian Hume Pipe Company standalone net profit rises 7.53% in the June 2026 quarter

Sales decline 1.50% to Rs 302.81 crore

Carolyn Levitt Resigns as White House Press Secretary to Focus on Family

Washington, August 13: Carolyn Levitt, the Press Secretary for former President Donald Trump, has announced her resignation from the position. Sh

Him Teknoforge standalone net profit rises 44.60% in the June 2026 quarter

Sales rise 17.45% to Rs 118.28 crore

Goodyear India standalone net profit declines 53.86% in the June 2026 quarter

Sales rise 18.00% to Rs 774.35 crore

DIC India standalone net profit rises 227.29% in the June 2026 quarter

Sales rise 25.21% to Rs 282.72 crore

Stock Alert: Lenskart, Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles, Gujarat Pipavav, Vascon Engineers

Shares of Bandhan Bank, Life Insurance Corporation of India, Manappuram Finance and SAIL are banned from F&O trading on 13 August 2026.

CJP Leader Saurav Das Alleges Puducherry Police Harassed Family

Das alleged that the action was intended to intimidate him into silence and said it would not deter him from pursuing his political activities

Are banks open or closed today amid Karnataka Bandh over Cauvery issue? Check full details

Kannada activists and several organisations have called a statewide bandh in Karnataka today, i.e. on August 13, 2026. The bandh was announced by

Morning Digest: Centre softens stance on FCRA Bill after minority groups appeal; Justice Varmas withdrawal from probe cannot end statutory inquiry, says Lok Sabha panel, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day

Salman Khan Unveils Bigg Boss Season 20 Trailer

Bigg Boss Hindi Season 20 is set to premiere on September 6 on Colors TV and JioHotstar.

YSRCP to Raise Panchadarla Mining Issue in Parliament

Rajya Sabha MP Golla Baburao stated that coalition leaders were exploiting natural resources and destroying hills and temple surroundings across

Delhi man sedated, strangled and electrocuted to death in sinister conspiracy by wife, her mechanic lover

In a chilling case that police have described as a premeditated conspiracy, a 55-year-old property dealer was allegedly murdered by his wife, her

Australia Faces Early Setbacks in First Test Against Bangladesh

Darwin, August 13: The first Test match between Australia and Bangladesh is currently underway in Darwin. Australia won the toss and opted to bat

Chennai Property Tax Reassessment Aims to Address Discrepancies

Chennai, August 13: Amidst public complaints regarding property tax increases, the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has clarified that there is

YSRCP Names Madhava Rao for Council Deputy Chairman Post

Jagan held a meeting with the party MLCs at the YSRCP Central Office in Tadepalli and gave them directions regarding the election of the Deputy C

Rs 153 Crore Four-Lane Overbridge Near Ahmedabad Gets Railway Nod, Set To End Traffic Waits At Level Crossing 305

Organic waste in India is a wasted opportunity

The real challenge is translating regulatory framework and civic ambition into actionable outcomes

Pitbull Attacks Professor in Patiala, Hospitalized After Serious Injuries

Patiala, August 13: In a shocking incident in Patiala, Punjab, a pet pitbull attacked a professor from Chandigarh University, leaving her severel

Trump reverts to economic squeeze as 'entrenched' Iranian regime resists

Facing munitions shortages and growing pressure over the conflict, the Trump administration is turning again to sanctions and a naval blockade to

Trump sued over paid early access to US policy posts on Truth Social

President Donald Trump was sued in federal court Wednesday to stop him from making money off a new, paid service at his Truth Social company offe

Delhi NCR weather today August 13: Will it rain? Check IMD forecast for Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad

Delhi and NCR areas anticipate partly cloudy skies on Thursday. Temperatures will remain in the mid-30s across most locations. Gurgaon and Farida

Students Protest Enters 20th Day in Ranchi Amid Allegations Against Administration

Ranchi, August 13: The student protest against alleged irregularities in competitive examinations in Jharkhand has entered its 20th day. Demonstr

Notorious Kidnapper Arrested After Encounter in Ghazipur

Ghazipur, August 13: The police in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, achieved a significant breakthrough in a case involving the abduction of minor girls.

Ugandan National Deported from Hyderabad for Overstaying Visa

Police said Sharon arrived in India on an e-Tourist visa on March 6, 2019, and landed at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi. She later

Mumbai biker on the way to Bastar killed in road accident

The woman, Riddhi Divyesh Thakkar, 24, was a resident of Maharashtras Borivali (West), and part of a group of 20 bikers who had planned a tour fr

Apple taps American Airlines veteran Nate Gatten as govt affairs head

Gatten will become Apple's vice president of government affairs as the iPhone maker navigates tariffs and a closer relationship with the Trump ad

Karnataka Bandh Over Cauvery Gets Moral Support, Bus, School Ops Normal

The Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) and Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) employees' association have not pr

Sobot Upgrades its AI Agents, Moving from Answers to Results

Sobot Upgrades its AI Agents, Moving from Answers to Results

MI London Exits The Hundred Despite Thrilling Victory Over Birmingham Phoenix

Birmingham, August 13: MI London, the former champions of The Hundred, have been eliminated from the 2026 tournament. This comes despite a nail-b

China sees underground market for leaks on Xi's next corruption targets

Secretive online groups are selling purported clues on officials under scrutiny as Xi Jinping's anti-graft campaign fuels anxiety across the poli

August 14 Panchang: Auspicious Time for Hariyali Teej Celebrations

New Delhi, August 13: The Panchang holds significant importance in Hinduism. It is consulted before any auspicious activities, travels, investmen

Bills for delimitation of Kolkata and Howrah municipal corporation passed in West Bengal Assembly

After the passage of the bills, the number of wards in Kolkata Municipal Corporation will increase from 144 to 209 and wards in the Howrah Munici

Student wounded, young suspect in custody after shooting at Georgia high school

The injured student was taken to a hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries

Millions Gather To Watch Spain's 1st Total Solar Eclipse In Over A Century

Across a wide band of northern and central Spain and Portugal, millions of people enjoyed some of mainland Europe's best views of the eclipse. It

'If I go, you go, right?': Traveling on the presidential plane - without Trump

A covert security operation secretly rerouted Donald Trump during his July trip from Ankara to Mildenhall, with the president leaving his aircraf

He Motivates Us: Lovlina Borgohain Expresses Delight At Meeting PM Modi

Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain, who won a silver medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, expressed her happiness at meeting Prime Minist

4,200 vs 6,957: AAP puts Delhi govt's bicycle purchase under scrutiny

The Aam Aadmi Party highlighted a significant price difference in government-purchased bicycles. They showed a retail bicycle costing 4,200 along

Caroline Levitt to Step Down as Trumps Press Secretary for Family Reasons

Washington, August 13: Caroline Levitt, the Press Secretary for U.S. President Donald Trump, will resign from her position at the end of this mon

Indrajit Lankesh Advocates for Cinema with a Purpose in Upcoming Film

Mumbai, August 13: Director Indrajit Lankesh is set to captivate audiences with his historical drama film, Jai Hind, Jai Sindh: A Love Story. He

Made by Google 2026: Pixel 11, Watch 5 launched with Gemini Intelligence

Google has launched the Pixel 11 series with Tensor G6, Gemini Intelligence and HiLight. It also unveiled the Pixel Watch 5, Pixel Tag and new Pi

Janhvi Kapoor's Rs 65 crore home has Sridevi's paintings, family photos and a replica of her old apartment

Janhvi Kapoor's Instagram is often filled with glimpses of her stunning home, where white interiors, luxurious finishes and opulent decor come to

2 Children Among 7 Dead In Landslide In Mumbai's Kurla

Mumbai Mayor Ritu Twade has announced compensation of four lakh rupees for the families of the victims.

Bareilly Police Arrests Minor Rape Suspect After Encounter

Bareilly, August 13: Bareilly police have apprehended a fugitive accused of raping a minor following an encounter. During the exchange of gunfire

Technical view: Indian Bank, PB Fintech, Shriram Finance show bullish setup

Ajit Mishra of Religare Broking said that 24,000-24,200 zone has emerged as the next major support for Nifty. He also said that Indian Bank, PB F

Morocco beefs up security at Ceuta and Melilla borders after online calls for new crossings

Spains Defense Minister Margarita Robles said it was everyone's responsibility to deal with those who are directing these movements, including th

American Airlines shakes up leadership as CEO faces pressure to close profit gap

American Airlines is reorganizing its senior management team. New roles are being added to broaden oversight and boost performance. A former Spir

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to leave role at month's end

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, the youngest person to hold the role, will leave at month's end, President Donald Trump has announc

Vascon Engineers bags order worth Rs 126 crore

Vascon Engineers has received a work order worth Rs 126.39 crore from the Executive Engineer, Public Works Department, Arvi Division, Wardha-Nagp

'Repeated claims don't change reality...': Iran refutes Trump's claim of 'total control' over Hormuz

CAG report finds 20,304 railway safety works remain unfinished in FY25

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India has flagged delays in achieving the intended outcomes of enhancing operational safety in the Railway

Stocks to watch: Jio Financial, TMPV, Apollo Hospitals, LG Electronics, HAL

Aditya Birla Real Estate, Brigade Enterprises, LG Electronics, Page Industries, Solar Industries India, and Tata Motors Passenger are among the c

Grand Unjal Festival Celebrated at Melmalayanur Angalamma Temple on Aadi Amavasai

Villupuram, August 13: The Melmalayanur Angalamma Temple in Tamil Nadus Villupuram district celebrated the grand Unjal Festival on the occasion o

Oil prices fall on lower demand growth forecasts despite US-Iran deadlock

Brent futures dropped $1.29, or 1.5 per cent, at $87.69 a barrel by 0100 GMT; US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell $1.30, or 1.6 per cent,

Grand Unjal Festival Celebrated at Melmalayanur Angalamma Temple

Villupuram, August 13: The Unjal Festival was celebrated with great fervor at the Melmalayanur Angalamma Temple in Villupuram district, Tamil Nad

PM Modi Shares Inspirational Wisdom on Social Media to Empower Youth

New Delhi, August 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently shared an inspiring message on the social media platform X. In his post, he quoted a

Powerball jackpot hits $1 billion: Check ticket rules and drawing time

Powerball draw: The Powerball jackpot has soared to approximately one billion dollars, marking it as the eighth-largest prize ever in the games h

Stock Market LIVE: GIFT Nifty signals negative open; Asia mkts rise; Brent crude snaps six-day rally

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates Thursday: The GIFT Nifty indicated that the Nifty50 may extend losses. Asia markets advance on tech stoc

Donald Trump is making a rare Western trip to raise cash for Republicans and talk about the economy

President Trump visits California and Nevada to contrast his economic policies with Democrats. He aims to bolster Republican support in upcoming

Netherlands hires Spain great Xavi Hernandez as first foreign-born coach since 1978

Spain great Xavi Hernandez has been hired as Netherlands coach to become the first foreign-born leader of the national team in nearly 50 years

India nearly doubles planned coal mining capacity in 2025: Report

India's proposed coal mine capacity rose to 638 mtpa in 2025, driving almost all of the growth in the global coal project pipeline despite rising

Breaking News Live Updates: Delhi wakes up to heightened security ahead of 79th Independence Day celebrations

Karoline Leavitt, Trump's fierce defender, to leave White House Press Secretary post; here's why

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt will step down from her position by the end of this month, US President Donald Trump announced on We

At Least 44 Drown After Ferry Overturns on Zimbabwes Lake Kariba

It is one of the worst recorded passenger boat disasters on the lake, which is on the border with Zambia

Nancy Guthrie case update: Man detained during investigation seeks $3.25 million in damages, questions police action

A lawyer seeks sealed evidence concerning Carlos Palazuelos' detention. Palazuelos was held for hours without charges in the Nancy Guthrie case.

Best Andhra restaurants in Chennai: Where to enjoy authentic spicy meals and biryani

From heritage eateries in Sowcarpet to popular dining spots across the city, Chennais Andhra restaurants serve unforgettable meals thatkeep diner

Apple wants publishers to help make Siri smarter, may pay hundreds of millions: Report

Apple is reportedly discussing new multiyear deals with news publishers. These agreements would grant the iPhone maker access to their content fo

Devotees Gather for Spectacular Bhasma Aarti at Mahakaleshwar Temple

Ujjain, August 13: On the first day of the Shravana Shukla Paksha, the Bhasma Aarti of Baba Mahakal was held at the Mahakaleshwar Temple. A large

PSG retain UEFA Super Cup with 2-1 win over Aston Villa

PSG put in an impressive defensive display and join AC Milan and Real Madrid as the only teams to retain the trophy, as Luis Enrique won his 13th

Vijaya Diagnostics, Vodafone Idea, PNB: Key levels to watch

Stocks to buy today: Kunal Kamble of Bonanza has recommended three stocks to buy today: Vodafone Idea, Vodafone Idea and PNB.

20 years and waiting: A decade on, SC to hear athletes promotion plea junked by HC in 2016

After 26 yrs & SC order, Shaurya Chakra awardees widow gets rightful pension

Tributes Pour In for Lokmata Ahilyabai Holkar on Her Death Anniversary

New Delhi, August 13: Today marks the death anniversary of Lokmata Ahilyabai Holkar. On this occasion, several leaders, including Uttar Pradesh C

Russell Westbrook Announces Retirement After 18 NBA Seasons

The two-time scoring champion shared his decision on social media in a post featuring a video narrated by actor Michael B. Jordan

Nifty outlook: 24,190-24,050 crucial support zone; BHEL, Aarti Ind in focus

Trading stocks today: Jatin Gedia of Teji Mandi Investment Technologies has recommended buying BHEL and Aarti Industries shares today.

Gaps in Meta policy to protect copyright material, says judge

Ten fishermen from Rameswaram held by Lankan Navy

They were taken to a port in the early hours of Thursday

Karnataka Bandh LIVE Updates: Banks and schools to remain open, public transport to be hit over Cauvery row

Schools, banks, hospitals, pharmacies and public transport services will operate normally across Karnataka today despite a statewide bandh called

MetaOptics to Deploy its Direct Laser Writer at the nano@stanford Facility

MetaOptics to Deploy its Direct Laser Writer at the nano@stanford Facility

Project Pigeon Consortium Launches APAC Working Group to Advance Governance Standards for Permissionless Blockchains

Project Pigeon Consortium Launches APAC Working Group to Advance Governance Standards for Permissionless Blockchains

Namakkal to Bombay House: Journey of Tata Sons Chairman Chandra; What Milky Mists IPO reveals

Under N. Chandrasekaran, Tata doubled down on electronics, semiconductors, batteries and digital businesses. Meanwhile, Milky Mist's IPO tells us

Asian stocks rise as US inflation data dents Fed's September rate hike bets

Asian equities gained after US consumer prices rose in line with expectations, while oil prices held near $80 a barrel amid a standoff between Wa

Hormuz remains blocked: Iran dismisses Trump's 'total US control' claims

Tehran says the strategic waterway remains blocked and will not reopen until Iran's conditions are accepted, rejecting US claims that the Strait