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Major Changes Coming to Bigg Boss 20: Salman Khan Reveals Extra Lifeline Twist

Mumbai, August 12: Salman Khan is set to return to the small screen with the much-anticipated new season of the reality show Bigg Boss. The excit

For Chennai-based singer Susha, Love Language is an act of self-care

Music composer, singer and visual artist Susha talks about her first independent full-fledged album, Love Language, collaborating with friends, a

Explained: What is a cess and how states use it for welfare purposes

Himachal Pradesh's widow and orphan cess on fuel has brought purpose-specific levies into focus. Here's what a cess is and how states use such le

I Ordered Jail Raids: HM Priyank on Phone Seizure From Jailed Revanna

We will not allow anyone to receive VIP treatment like this. The raid itself is the message. If you think you can bribe my officials and do what

Thai Government vows tougher gun controls after 2 deadly shootings near Bangkok

Government spokesperson Lalida Persvivatana stated that the government is strengthening gun regulations, cracking down on illegal firearms, and r

Sri Lanka Announces 16-Member Test Squad for Series Against India, Mendis and Nissanka Ruled Out

Colombo, August 12: Sri Lanka Cricket has announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against India. Unfortunately, Kusal

CAG Flags Bengaluru Metro Planning Failures, Rs 6,600 Crore Cost Overrun; Ridership Far Below Estimates

El Nio drives India's July power demand to a record high: Crisil report

India's power demand is expected to rise 6.5-7.5 per cent this fiscal to 1,825-1,835 BU, driven by an expected increase in cooling demand due to

Bengalurus August food guide: Onam sadyas, Independence Day brunches, and Burmese tea-time bites

From traditional Onam sadyas and Burmese tea-shop favourites to a Ladakhi tasting menu and Independence Day brunches, heres what Bengalurus resta

India's exports rise 15% in April-July; Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal confident of $1 trillion target

India's exports saw a 15 percent increase during the first four months of this fiscal year. The Commerce Minister expressed optimism about reachi

Centre redefines Ganga floodplain, drops construction-free zone provision

The amendment removes the construction-free zone wording and instead says that the banks of the Ganga and its tributaries and their floodplains s

N Chandrasekaran's exit puts Tata Digital, semiconductor bets in focus

Tata Digital's continuing losses and the long gestation period of the group's semiconductor projects have come under sharper scrutiny amid questi

Zetwerk planning to file IPO papers publicly, eyes raising up to $400 mn

The Bengaluru-based company, which confidentially filed for an IPO in March, may submit updated paperwork this week and is likely to begin invest

Indian Government Moves FCRA Amendment Bill to Joint Parliamentary Committee

New Delhi, August 12: The central government has decided to send the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill (FCRA), 2026 to the Joint P

Highway safety crackdown: Maharashtra orders removal of unauthorised dhabas and eateries within 60 days

FSSAI Bans Plastic Packaging for Paan Masala

FSSAI has imposed a complete ban on the use of plastic, plastic lamination and aluminium foil in paan masala packaging, citing public health and

Karnataka Bans Sale, Distribution of Ghutka, Pan Masala For A Year

The ban targets the manufacture, storage, transportation, distribution and sale of gutkha, pan masala and other prohibited products containing to

India's exports surge 15% in April-July as Goyal highlights access to $70-trillion markets through FTAs

Kashi Damru traced Indian musics spiritual heartbeat through rhythm

Presented by kanjira artiste Guruprasanna, the ensemble of 10 artistes led by Jagadeesh Kurthkoti, combined vedic chants, recitation of shlokas a

Amit Shah writes to Lok Sabha Speaker seeking discussion on student protests amid Opposition's ruckus

Amit Shah writes to Lok Sabha Speaker seeking discussion on student protests amid Opposition's ruckus

Kozhikode medical college ranked first in Kerala, 20th nationally in IIRF 2026

The rankings have come at a time when the GMC, Kozhikode, is stepping into its 70th year of existence

Nifty trades below 24,300 level; FMCG shares underpressure

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

Marksans Pharma soars as Q1 PAT zooms 174% YoY

Marksans Pharma surged 13.50% to Rs 316.60 after the company reported record Q1 FY27 performance.

Governments FAME-II Scheme Boosts Sales of 1.67 Million Electric Vehicles

New Delhi, August 12: The Indian governments FAME-II scheme, aimed at promoting the adoption and manufacturing of hybrid and electric vehicles, h

Vijay govt complains to Supreme Court of Keralas obstructionist attitude to strengthening Mullaperiyar dam

Tamil Nadu, in a report, said Kerala has not cooperated with the timely completion of measures to strengthen the baby dam, earth dam and the grou

Hospital stocks trade weak: Max Healthcare, Fortis, Apollo fall up to 7%

At 2 PM on Wednesday, the BSE Hospital index was the top loser among sectoral indices, down 3 per cent, compared to a 0.77 per cent decline in th

Inalienable And Integral Part Of India: India Responds To China Amid Row Over 27 Places In Arunachal Pradesh

India has rejected Chinas objection to naming 27 Arunachal Pradesh locations, reaffirming the states status as an integral part of India.

Over 50,000 Trees Planted Across 31 States on Greenery Amavasya Initiative

New Delhi, August 12: On the occasion of Greenery Amavasya, over 50,000 trees were planted across 31 states under the leadership of Union Ministe

4 Tata group stocks jump over 1,000% under Chandra's term; full list here

Four stocks, namely Trent, Nelco, Tata Investment Corporation and Titan Company, have seen a whopping 1,707 per cent to 1,018 per cent rise in al

Sudhir Sitapati Resigns From Godrej Weeks After Reappointment; Aasif Malbari Takes Over As CEO

A CEO approved for another five-year term has exited weeks later, putting an experienced internal executive unexpectedly in charge.

Bihars Liquor Ban Not a Failure, Says Shyam Rajak

Patna, August 12: JDU legislator Shyam Rajak has dismissed claims that the liquor ban in Bihar is a failure. He acknowledged minor flaws in the l

The elephant whisperers of the Western Ghats

With The Elephant Whisperers nominated in the 95th Academy Awards, we look at other films made from the region hat have turned the spotlight on u

Vignesh Ishwar crafts a cohesive musical narrative

An expansive Mukhari, sensitive accompaniment and a thoughtfully curated repertoire marked the Kalyani Menon tribute concert at The Music Academy

TGNPDCL Takes Steps to Improve Voltage, Reduce Losses

The TGNPDCL caters to around 14 lakh agricultural pump sets. Since agricultural motors create a high inductive load on rural power feeders, the p

Modi government sends FCRA Bill to Joint Parliamentary Committee amid Opposition protest

The government has sent the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 (FCRA) to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) for detailed e

Tejashwi Yadav Criticized by Bihar Education Minister Mithilesh Tiwari for Delayed Actions

Patna, August 12: Bihars Education Minister Mithilesh Tiwari launched a strong attack on Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav during a recent asse

Explained: Why shipping costs through Panama Canal are soaring now

Panama Canal transit fees have surged to record levels, with auction prices for some shipping slots crossing $3 million as global demand for the

Cyber police seize phone used by Arjun Ayanki to post online threats

The recovery assumes significance as Ayanki allegedly told investigators that he himself had posted the controversial messages on social media

GCash Parent Mynt Cited as Sole Philippine Firm in World's Top Fintech Companies List

GCash Parent Mynt Cited as Sole Philippine Firm in World's Top Fintech Companies List

AMGEN TO OPEN NEW SCIENCE & INNOVATION CENTER IN GENOME VALLEY, HYDERABAD

AMGEN TO OPEN NEW SCIENCE & INNOVATION CENTER IN GENOME VALLEY, HYDERABAD

Indian Music Industry Faces 350 Crore Annual Sync Revenue Loss

Indian Music Industry Faces 350 Crore Annual Sync Revenue Loss

Mana Unveils The Right Life's Forest Province with 3,101 Crore GDV, Strengthening Its Nature-Led Luxury Portfolio in Bengaluru

Mana Unveils The Right Life's Forest Province with 3,101 Crore GDV, Strengthening Its Nature-Led Luxury Portfolio in Bengaluru

Cars24 Gurugram boat stunt goes viral, 50,000 challan claim debunked

What began as a marketing stunt on a flooded Gurugram road sparked confusion over a 50,000 challan, prompting the company to issue a clarificatio

Nayanthara Praises Director Geetu Mohandas at Toxic Trailer Launch

Mumbai, August 12: Anticipation is high for the much-awaited South Indian film Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups. The movie stars Kannada superst

New York, New Jersey Proclaim August 15 as 'India Independence Day'

New York and New Jersey, both neighbouring states, are home to some of the largest and most influential Indian-American communities in the United

Indias Merchandise Exports Projected to Surge 17.6% in Q2 to $131.2 Billion: Report

New Delhi, August 12: Indias total merchandise exports are expected to reach $131.2 billion in the July-September quarter of the fiscal year 2027

Over Rs 1,000 crore likely needed for rehabilitation of Assam flood victims: Himanta Biswa Sarma

With flood damage repair estimated beyond Rs 1,000 crore, Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has received assurance from Prime Minister N

Ceiling fan cleaning tips? Try these simple and affordable home cleaning tricks to remove stubborn dust, dirt and grease from fan blades

Ceiling fans can gather dust over time, necessitating routine cleaning to ensure a comfortable environment. An old pillowcase is a clever tool fo

Bonalu Celebrated with Devotion in Patancheru

The festival represents the cultural traditions of Telangana and stands as a symbol of the self-respect and cultural identity of Telugu people

Manipur Highways Open For All Communities As Kuki Group Lifts NH-202 Blockade

Decision Follows Government Assurance Of Safe, Non-Discriminatory Movement On Imphal-Ukhrul Road

SC seeks response of Centre, BCI, CBI on plea seeking probe into activities of persons associated with CJP

In a significant move, the Supreme Court has requested responses from the Centre and other relevant organizations over a plea that claims the dis

Quote of the day by Ralph Waldo Emerson: 'It is one of the blessings of old friends that you can afford to be...' - American philosopher's timeless lesson on why true friends let you be yourself

Ralph Waldo Emerson, an influential 19th-century philosopher, strongly advocated for self-reliance and original thinking. His work inspired peopl

AI-Altered Video of Ravish Kumar

We found out that the video is AI-altered.

AS Monaco Considers Terminating Paul Pogbas Contract Amid Injury Concerns

New Delhi, August 12: French midfielder Paul Pogba may face a significant setback due to injury. AS Monaco, the Ligue 1 club, is reportedly conte

New EPFO rules: How much can subscribers withdraw for emergencies?

EPFO has eased partial withdrawal rules, with members able to access up to 75% of their balance for emergencies, unemployment and housing needs

Rajya Sabha Tables Inquiry Report On Allahabad HC Judge Justice Yashwant Varma

The Speaker had constituted the inquiry committee on August 12, 2025, to probe the alleged discovery of wads of cash from the judge's Delhi bunga

Armed Men Attack Naga Village In Kangpokpi, Torch Several Houses

Attackers Allegedly Open Fire Before Setting Houses Ablaze; Security Personnel Deployed

No path to peace: On Israels rejection of peace plan | The Hindu Editorial

Israels rejection of peace plan shows its intent to subjugate Gaza

Colombia earthquake: Rescuers pull woman trapped under debris for 36 hours

Scam 2010 to Unveil the Story of Indias Business Empire: Hansal Mehta

Mumbai, August 12: The Scam franchise has carved a unique identity in the Indian OTT landscape. Launched in 2020, Scam 1992 presented the tale of

Vande Bharat Trial Begins On Karnatakas Tough Sakleshpur-Subrahmanya Road Ghat Section Ahead Of Proposed Bengaluru-Mangaluru Service

Watch: Vande Mataram united Indias freedom fighters, says Vice President

Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan says Vande Mataram awakened patriotism and united Indians across regions, languages, faiths and social backgrou

Sainik School Recruitment 2026: Teacher Vacancy Out, Salary Up To Rs 47,600

Sainik School Kodagu invites applications for five posts including PGT Chemistry, TGT English, Hindi, Social Science, and General Employee.

Rhea Chakraborty Recalls Earning Rs 3 Lakh as VJ at Age 17

Rhea will next be seen in The Traitors Season 2, hosted by Karan Johar.

Kerala human rights panel appoints ex-Chief Secretary S.M. Vijayanand to monitor waste management in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation

Special rapporteur-cum-special monitor to evaluate and advise on issues related to solid waste disposal in the capital city

Is Imran Khan dead? Pakistani journalist's explosive claim about former PM sparks massive buzz

A senior Pakistani journalist, Wajahat S Khan, has made a major claim that jailed former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has died inside Adial

Why Question Womens Freedom? Alpna Buch Challenges Societys Double Standards

Mumbai, August 12: The debate surrounding womens freedom, their clothing, lifestyle choices, and personal decisions has been ongoing in society f

Ill even discuss why they didnt want debate: Amit Shah challenges Opposition, Rahul Gandhi

Ill even discuss why they didnt want debate: Amit Shah challenges Opposition, Rahul Gandhi

Seven medals for cyclists from Mysuru district at Karnataka championship

Cyclists from Mysuru bagged three silver and one bronze in addition to three gold medals across Individual Time Trial (ITT) and Mass Start events

Piccadily Agro shares crash 18% as Q1 expenses outpace revenue growth

Total expenses of Piccadily Agro stood at 245.44 crore in the June quarter, up 19.84 per cent year-on-year.

Concord Enviro slides on reporting dismal Q1 performance

Concord Enviro Systems declined 3.20% to Rs 264.75 after the company reported a consolidated net loss of Rs 175.69 crore in Q1 FY27, compared wit

Chidambaram Calls for Freezing Lok Sabha Seats to Avoid Parallels with Chinas Parliament

New Delhi, August 12: Congress MP P. Chidambaram stated on Wednesday that the number of Lok Sabha seats should be fixed at 543. He warned that fa

Hi-Tech Pipes consolidated net profit declines 4.21% in the June 2026 quarter

Sales rise 78.53% to Rs 1412.80 crore

Yamuna Syndicate consolidated net profit rises 29.08% in the June 2026 quarter

Sales rise 16.50% to Rs 22.52 crore

Prime Urban Development India reports consolidated net loss of Rs 0.16 crore in the June 2026 quarter

Sales reported at Rs 0.88 crore

Brilliant Portfolios standalone net profit rises 100.00% in the June 2026 quarter

Sales rise 31.08% to Rs 0.97 crore

Jyothy Labs standalone net profit declines 50.78% in the June 2026 quarter

Sales rise 2.95% to Rs 773.40 crore

OTCO International reports standalone net loss of Rs 0.04 crore in the June 2026 quarter

Reported sales nil

Gujarat Petrosynthese standalone net profit rises 45.76% in the June 2026 quarter

Sales rise 45.63% to Rs 7.34 crore

Rohit Sharma set for television debut with own show - How many cricketers participated in Indian reality shows

Former India captain Rohit Sharma is moving into television, with Sony Entertainment Television preparing to launch The Rohit Sharma Show. The pr

Chamarajanagar district ranks first in Karnataka in Bhoomi software khata mutation work

All taluk offices in Chamarajanagar district achieved excellent performance in efficiently handling khata transfers, inheritance khatas, division

Devotee Killed, Nearly 30 Injured As Pilgrims' Double-Decker Bus Overturns In UP

Bus Carrying Pilgrims From Haridwar To Ayodhya Crashes After Driver Reportedly Fell Asleep

One Company, Nearly 4-Decade Career: The N Chandrasekaran Story

N Chandrasekaran, a former chief executive of Tata Consulting Services (TCS), took over as chairman of Tata Sons in 2017 following a bitter board

Government Aims to Make Telangana HIV-Free: Ponnam Prabhakar

Ponnam said awareness programmes would be conducted across the state for two months, starting from August 12, and urged people to participate in

Exports up about 15% in Apr-Jul despite global uncertainties: Piyush Goyal

The country's exports increased by about 15 per cent during April-July this fiscal year despite global uncertainties, Commerce and Industry Minis

'Shortcut will cut you short': Modis message to youth draws cheers at Kovind book launch

Ajay Rai Questions Management of Ram Temple, Calls for Religious Leaders Involvement

Ayodhya, August 12: Ajay Rai, the President of the Congress party in the state, visited Ayodhya on Wednesday and launched a sharp critique agains

The Foundation of Modern Real Estate Development

New Delhi [India], August 12: In the dynamic and often complex world of real estate development, every monumental project, skyline-defining comme

Modi Highlights Indias Strong Conservation Efforts on World Elephant Day

Modi expressed gladness that India is home to over 60 per cent of the worlds wild Asian elephants

Ajay Rai Questions Ram Temple Management, Calls for Saints Involvement

Ayodhya, August 12: Ajay Rai, the President of the Congress party in Uttar Pradesh, launched a sharp attack on the state government and the BJP d