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Shekar Master Regrets Controversial Dabidi Dibidi Steps From Daaku Maharaj

Choreographer says he regrets creating the much-criticised dance move featuring Balakrishna and Urvashi Rautela

Asian Junior Chess Championship 2026 to Feature 157 Players from 10 Countries

Mumbai, August 12: The Maharashtra Chess Association will host the Asian Junior Chess Championship 2026 from August 16 to 26. This prestigious ev

Revanth Reddy: Govt Ready to Collaborate with Army on Recruitment

The Chief Minister appealed to the army authorities to organise training programmes in some identified district headquarters to create awareness

Karnataka Imposes One-Year Ban on Sale of Tobacco and Gutkha Products

Bengaluru, August 12: The Karnataka Department of Food Safety and Drug Administration has intensified its crackdown on gutkha, pan masala, and ot

OPINION | Parliament is for dialogue, not hit-and-run

The prolonged deadlock in Parliament continues with only a day left for the monsoon session to end. Amidst sloganeering by the opposition, Lok Sa

Venugopal calls for withdrawal of FCRA Amendment Bill

When five DMK men were killed in police firing at Chennais Marina Beach after Karunanidhis arrest in 2001

On August 12, 2001, a rally organized by the DMK in Chennai turned deadly when police opened fire on the crowd, resulting in the deaths of five p

Lok Sabha passes Bill to amend Mines and Minerals development Law without debate

Shortly after it was introduced, the Opposition MPs poured into the Well of the House amid heavy sloganeering and protests

N.Chandrasekaran tostep down as chairman of TataSons| 5keyquestions answered

Tata Group stocks fell after Tata Sons chairman N. Chandrasekaran said he will not be seeking reappointment when his current term ends on Februar

Hyderabad Metro Expansion: Telangana CM Orders New Coaches, Faster Old City Works And Tenders For 7.5 Km Phase-2 Corridor

Oppositions Disruption in Parliament Reflects Chaotic Mindset: Nitin Naveen

New Delhi, August 12: Nitin Naveen, the president of the Bharatiya Janata Party, has criticized the opposition for causing disturbances in Parlia

Naidu Stresses on Establishing Industrial Projects in Rural Areas

While incentives are essential to promote industries, the government should also focus on determining the extent of incentives that can realistic

Sri Lanka allows immigration clearance for refugees returning from India

The decision comes amid concerns raised by refugee rights activists over the detention of a few returnees last year

Central Zoo Authority Clears Rs 542 Crore Desert Zoo, Night Safari In Banaskantha

Will Move SC Against Water Sharing With TN: Karnataka Water Minister

He claimed that Tamil Nadu receives most of its rainfall during the northeast monsoon between October and December and has a better water table t

Quote of the day by Florence Nightingale: 'Women never have a half-hour in all their lives that they can call their own' Life lessons on personal freedom, invisible labour, rest and why the fear of offending others keeps women from claiming time for themselves

Florence Nightingale wrote in her 1852 essay Cassandra that women never have a half-hour in their lives they can call their own without fear of o

Tata Stocks Lose 44,000 Crore After Chandrasekaran Exit

Vladimir Putin threatens retaliation for Western seizures of Russian commercial vessels

President Putin threatened retaliation against Western seizures of Russian commercial vessels. He described these actions as piracy and a breach

Congress Hosts Sundarkand Recitation Amid Political Tensions in Aurangabad

Aurangabad, August 12: Political tensions have escalated following the Congress partys organization of a Sundarkand recitation and Havan in respo

Energy Trade Reversal: Russia Begins Importing Petrol From India For First Time As Ukrainian Strikes Disrupt Refineries

'You are using sword to kill mosquito': Bombay HC tells Tukaram Mundhe-led FDA to use power judiciously

The Bombay High Court has told the Tukaram Mundhe-led Maharashtra FDA to use its powers judiciously after Cadila Pharmaceuticals challenged a ban

Over 2,950 free-ranging dogs sterilised in Ladakh to protect black-necked cranes

The conservation programme is being carried out jointly with the Indian Army, Animal Husbandry Department and Department of Forest, Ecology & Env

SIA Raids Nine Locations in J&K Over 1990 Double Murder of Kashmiri Pandit Poet, Son

The State Investigation Agency (SIA) of Jammu and Kashmir Police raided nine locations across the Union Territory in connection with the 1990 kid

Google Drive just ended Google Photos backups on desktop, but theres a simple hack to keep backing up your precious photos and videos without losing your memories

Google Drive has ended Google Photos backups through its desktop app, leaving users with a new way to protect photos and videos stored on their c

Indias Retail Inflation Rises to 4.45% in July; Prices of Potatoes, Okra, and Peas Decline

New Delhi, August 12: Indias retail inflation rate increased slightly to 4.45% in July, up from 4.38% in June, according to the Ministry of Stati

Examining Its Impact: India On New Pakistan-Saudi-Turkey Defence Pact, Heres Why It Matters

India is examining how the new three-way defence pact, which treats an attack on one signatory as an attack on all, could affect.

Remembering Khudiram Bose: The 18-Year-Old Revolutionary Who Faced The Gallows With A Smile

Executed by the British at just 18, Khudiram Bose remains remembered for his courage, sacrifice and revolutionary spirit.

Haiwaan teaser: Akshay Kumar-Saif Ali Khan film promises mystery and psychological tension

Directed by Priyadarshan, the film also stars Boman Irani, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Saiyami Kher, Rajpal Yadav, Sharib Hashmi, Rajesh Sharma, Pahal Cha

Google's Gemini App Surpasses 1 Billion Monthly Active Users

According to Google, 63% of users now interact with Gemini directly using its voice feature, while the AI assistant generates more than 150 milli

Four Drones Crash in Erbil, Causing Property Damage

Baghdad, August 12: A Kurdish security source has reported that four unidentified drones crashed in Erbil, the capital of Iraqs semi-autonomous K

Indias July Retail Inflation Edges Up To 4.45 Per Cent From 4.38 Per Cent In June, Food Inflation At 5.52 Per Cent

Indira Gandhi's Assassin's Son To Contest 2027 Punjab Assembly Polls

Akali Dal Waris Punjab De declared Satwant Singh, the son of Kehar Singh from Bassi Pathana in 2027 assembly polls

July retail inflation marginally rises to 4.45% on higher food prices

Rural food inflation stood at 5.79 per cent, while urban food inflation was 5.05 per cent; this was higher than 5.45 per cent and 5.09 per cent,

Two persons die allegedly after mosquito-control fogging in Coimbatores Annur

Police investigation on exact cause of death is on

BJP MPs Accuse Jharkhand Government of Irregularities in Exams and Recruitment Process

New Delhi, August 12: During the monsoon session of Parliament on Wednesday, BJP MPs targeted the Congress and the Jharkhand government over stud

MP govt bans analogue paneer, CM Mohan Yadav says state will promote natural milk-based products

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday announced a complete ban on analogue paneer in in the state, saying the state would instea

Teaser of Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khans Havaan Released, Unveiling a Chilling Atmosphere

Mumbai, August 12: The makers of the film Havaan, starring Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan, released the teaser on Wednesday. The teaser gives a g

FCRA Amendment Bill Referred To Joint Parliamentary Panel As Opposition Seeks Withdrawal

North Korea launches another missile toward sea ahead of US-South Korean military drills

North Korea has executed a second ballistic missile launch within the week, escalating tensions in the region ahead of the upcoming South Korea-U

Charges against Justice Yashwant Varma proven: Parliament panel

The Lok Sabha panel found Justice Varmas explanation evasive and unsatisfactory, noting he failed to adequately explain the cash found in his res

Delhi HC pauses judges ITR processing amid tax exemption row

The Delhi High Court has halted the processing of judges' income tax returns. This action stems from a dispute over certain allowance exemptions

Meta, YouTube, TikTok face thousands of lawsuits in the US over kids mental health: What we know

Major social media firms face thousands of lawsuits across the United States. These legal actions allege platforms are designed to addict young u

SC Asks States to Frame Policy on Illegal Constructions

The petition pointed out that settlement and regularisation schemes have been introduced in states such as Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, as well

Kerala govt approves appointment of economic advisors to Planning Board vice-chairman K.M. Chandrasekhar

Finance Department gives in-principal approval for appointment of D. Narayana, former Director, Gulati Institute of Finance and Taxation (GIFT),

Kiren Rijiju defends FCRA Bill, rejects minority targeting claims

Piyush Goyal Advocates Fair Trade and Circular Economy for $30 Trillion Economy by 2047

New Delhi, August 12: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal urged the Indian business community and citizens to embrace fair trade, r

Rising obesity among Indian women underscores need for preconception interventions

Identifying and addressing health risks in both prospective parents could improve reproductive and pregnancy outcomes, experts say

Singapore's high-earning foreign workers double to 8,500; city-state steps up talent push

Singapore's special work visa has more than doubled its high-earning foreign holders. The Overseas Networks and Expertise Pass now has 8,500 hold

Trust is greater than any legal right: Gautam Adani a day after US case dismissal

In light of the dismissal of a US criminal case against him, Gautam Adani shared his views replete with humility, reinforcing his trust in the ju

Chelsea Signs Spanish Player Pep Chavarria on a Five-Year Deal Until 2031

London, August 12: Premier League club Chelsea has announced the signing of Spanish player Pep Chavarria from La Liga team Rayo Vallecano. The 28

When politics enters the home: How student protests are driving a wedge between Gen Z and their parents

By pushing young individuals to view their parents not as caretakers, but as symbols of oppressive structures or eactionary politics, far-left i

IN-SPACe has granted 113 authorisations to 52 NGEs to conduct space activities: Jitendra Singh

India's space regulator IN-SPACe has authorised 113 activities for 52 non-government entities. Around 440 space technology startups are currently

Nasa invites Isro to join Moon Base programme: What is it & why it matters?

According to Nasa, the Moon Base will help unlock new scientific discoveries and prepare for future deep space exploration, including missions to

Keralas LoP Vijayan accuses UDF of attempting to divert public attention from shoddy disaster response by raising Missing Messi row

He said the government merely backed a private sponsors proposal to host the team and Messi in Kerala in 2025.However, it was not party to any ag

Sensex Closes Down 188 Points as Investors Await Inflation Data

Mumbai, August 12: The Indian stock market closed in the red during Wednesdays trading session. The Sensex fell by 187.90 points, or 0.24%, endin

Perseid meteor shower 2026 peak time tonight: Best viewing times in India, UK, US, Australia and where to look in the sky

Perseid meteor shower 2026 peak time: Perseid meteor shower peaks on the night of 12 August into the early hours of 13 August 2026, with viewing

Family wins Rs 75,000 claim after train berth was taken over by crowd

A family's reserved berths were occupied amid severe overcrowding. Consumer commission awarded Rs 50,000 compensation plus Rs 25,000 litigation c

Pep Chavarria: Chelsea's

Highlights Chelsea have agreed a 16.3 million deal, plus 1.7 million in add-ons, to sign Rayo Vallecano left-back Pep Chavarria. The 28-year-old

From honourary knighthood to Padma Bhushan: Chandrasekaran's many accolades

Here are some of the most prominent honours N Chandrasekaran has received during his career over the years

Mithilesh Desai: Viral mystery man talking to PM Narendra Modi is Indias Jackfruit King who uses blockchain to cultivate 80+ varieties

Mithilesh Desai, a farmer and entrepreneur from Maharashtra, caught attention after a video showed him speaking with Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Panel seeks review of FDI in private hospitals, warns of aggressive corporatisation, rising healthcare costs

Foreign capital should be encouraged in the manufacture of medical devices, consumables and specialised medicines for rare diseases, while its ap

Southern Water wants a rare water ban, says 165,000 people could be at risk

Southern Water says supplies to 165,000 people could be compromised if dry weather continues. A rare ban could stop businesses filling pools, was

Indias July inflation quickens to 4.45% from 4.38% in June, stays above RBI target

India saw its retail inflation rise to 4.45 percent in July compared to June's 4.38 percent, largely due to rising food prices, which are keeping

Chinese stocks rebound as technology shares lead gains

Technology stocks led the recovery after strong results from US companies CoreWeave and Super Micro Computer improved investor sentiment toward t

How difficult is it to become a doctor or an engineer in India?

Solar eclipse 2026: The Sun will disappear on August 12 and birds may go silent, dogs could act strangely and temperatures may plunge.

Solar eclipse 2026 will bring a rare celestial spectacle on August 12, with the event expected to create noticeable changes on Earth. As daylight

300 students walk 6 km with parents to DMs office to protest for poor roads, waterlogging in Hamirpur

A significant number of students and their parents gathered outside the Hamirpur district magistrate's office to voice their concerns over deteri

Air India pilot's dope test raises safety questions: What checks must pilots clear before flying? Explained

The safety of hundreds of passengers rests on the alertness, health and judgement of the pilots sitting in the cockpit. That is why pilots in Ind

Sensex falls 187.90 points to settle at 77,966.35, Nifty ends below 24,450 amid broad-based selling

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty extended their decline on Thursday as escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, a renewed surge in

West Bengal Announces Rs 10 Crore Flood Assistance To Assam

Financial assistance of Rs 10 crore will be provided from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund to Assam

Yemen explained: How the Houthis shook the U.S.-Saudi axis | Global Faultlines podcast

In this episode, we examine how Yemens Houthis transformed from a domestic insurgency into a powerful regional force, and how their involvement i

Eight Arrested for Stealing Crude Oil from HPCL Pipeline in Rajasthan

Jaipur, August 12: The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS), in collaboration with the Rajasthan Police, has dismantled an interstate gang involved

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Delhi Court Takes Cognisance Of CBI Chargesheet In NEET Paper Leak Case

Court takes cognisance of final report against 13 accused; expresses concern over publication of witness names

From coffee to cars: Inside the Tata empire as its chairman steps down

N Chandrasekaran will leave Tata Sons as chairman after failing to secure board approval for his reappointment, amid tensions with Tata Trusts, w

Indian and Australian Navies discuss enhancing operational interoperability, capability-building cooperation

The Indian and Australian navies held discussions in Sydney during the 17th Navy-to-Navy Staff Talks from August 11-12 to boost maritime cooperat

Karnataka bans sale of tobacco, nicotine products for one year

Karnataka has banned gutkha and pan masala products for one year. The ban follows warnings from Chief Minister DK Shivakumar about intoxicating s

Sports ministry suspends recognition of Table Tennis Federation of India

The Indian sports ministry has suspended the recognition of the Table Tennis Federation of India. The ministry cited governance deficiencies as t

Watch: North vs South narrative in Assembly is not acceptable: BJP MLA Bhojarajan

BJP MLA Bhojarajan says increasing the number of constituencies and representatives is necessary as the population grows, while rejecting a North

Zhu Rongji, Chinese premier who cajoled economy into modern era, dies at 97

Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji, known for his bluntness, has died at age ninety-seven. His speeches revealed deep anxieties within China as it

DMRC Urges Public to Avoid Kite Flying Near Elevated Metro Lines Ahead of Independence Day

New Delhi, August 12: The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) issued an advisory on Wednesday, urging residents of Delhi-NCR to refrain from flyi

Six Killed In Houthi Attack On Vessel In Bab El-Mandeb Strait

Yemen authorities say four crew members and two government-allied fighters died; US forces fire on ship accused of violating Iran port blockade

Over 3,100 kg of gutkha destroyed in Tirupattur

Rajya Sabha passes NCDC Amendment Bill to boost cooperative sector funding

In a significant move, the Rajya Sabha has approved the National Co-operative Development Corporation Amendment Bill, enabling the NCDC to provid

Ramesh Rangarajan appointed Chairman of Kasturi and Sons Ltd.

Jinnah has been reborn as Rahul Gandhi: Nishikant Dubey launches scathing attack on Congress leader

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi , calling him a worse leader than Pakistan founder

Haiwaan teaser is full of chills sans dialogues; Akshay Kumar turns psycho killer, Saif plays blind musician

The teaser of Saif Ali Khan and Akshay Kumar's Haiwaan is finally here. Akshay Kumar steps away from the conventional roles he has been doing so

IMD Update: Torrential rain alert in 16 states within 17 hours, wind speed up to 85

IMD Update: The Meteorological Department has issued a fresh alert amid the dangerous pace of monsoon in the country. According to the forecast o

German Proverb of the Day: Punctuality is the politeness of kings. A timeless lesson on respecting others time

Punctuality serves as an essential indicator of respect and thoughtfulness towards others. Being on time not only fulfills obligations but also a

FDA Flags Labelling, Storage Lapses At Zomato Hyperpure In Bengaluru; 40 Samples Collected

Officials found labelling and storage irregularities at Zomatos Bengaluru Hyperpure unit and collected 40 samples for further examination.