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Punjab Kings Kick Off 5-Day Off-Season Camp in New Chandigarh Ahead of IPL 2027

New Delhi, August 12: The Punjab Kings, two-time runners-up in the Indian Premier League (IPL), have commenced a five-day off-season training cam

Odisha Cabinet Approves OSWAS 3.0 with TCS and Third Amendment to Semiconductor Policy

In a significant push towards digital governance and high-tech industrial growth, the 46th Cabinet meeting under Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majh

TB Mukt Bharat: Nadda Meets Odisha, Jharkhand MPs to Boost TB Elimination

Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda has called for stronger parliamentary and grassroots efforts to accelerate Indias fight against tuberculosis (TB

Existing electricity meters can be made smart by installing SIM cards, say TNPDCL officials

TVK govt. had announced in the 2026-2027 Budget that smart meters would be installed for 50 lakh consumers, including domestic and commercial use

Concerns Raised Over Media Ownership by Rajeev Chandrasekhar in Kerala

Thiruvananthapuram, August 12: Rajeev Chandrasekhar, the President of the Kerala BJP, has expressed serious concerns regarding the ownership and

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

Remand prisoner attempts suicide inside Repalle Sub-Jail

Centre softens stance on FCRA Bill following appeals by minority groups

Lok Sabha adopts the motion to send the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, to a Joint Parliamentary Committee for further re

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 V

Gujarat Chief Minister Distributes Over

Gandhinagar, August 12: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel announced the distribution of over 646 crore in scholarships and educational assis

PM Surya Ghar Sparks a Solar Movement Across Southern Odisha

Rooftop solar is witnessing unprecedented momentum across Southern Odisha as an increasing number of households embrace clean energy under the PM

India exports first gasoline cargo to Russia as refinery outages mount

The shipment of around 350,000 barrels arrived on August 5, while two more cargoes are expected by month-end as attacks on Russian energy infrast

Jaro Education net up 48% on robust online learning adoption

Jaro records gross bookings of 190 crore and 8,169 admissions during the quarter, comprising 6,979 degree admissions and 1,190 certification admi

Commuters express dismay over buses skipping Panjapur-Thuvakudi Highway

Editorial. Shifting sands

Chandrasekarans move heralds a new era

Bengaluru-Mangaluru Vande Bharat completes successful trial run

Hassan: The prospect of a high-speed Vande Bharat Express connecting Bengaluru with the coastal region has moved a step closer with the successfu

Ridhimas Stunning Comeback at WPGT 2026: Leads by Three Shots in 12th Leg

Bengaluru, August 12: Ridhima Dilawari made a remarkable return in the 12th leg of the Womens Professional Golf Tour (WPGT) 2026, showcasing her

78 jail inmates clear SSC through NIOS, get special remission

Ex-cop held for allegedly smashing womans car windshield in Kochi

Oracle plans more layoffs as AI spending surges. Is the AI jobs apocalypse finally here?

Oracle is said to be planning additional job cuts this month, following a substantial reduction in its workforce in the previous fiscal year. Mea

China's Tencent posts 11% Q2 revenue rise, profit misses estimates

For the three months ended June, the Shenzhen-based gaming and internet company reported revenue of 204.8 billion yuan ($30.36 billion), in line

DAE engages industries to develop nuclear vendors for SMR reactors in India

The department is sharing knowledge and supporting technology development as India seeks greater private-sector participation in nuclear manufact

Telangana: CSIR-IICT Develops New Treatment For Diabetic Foot Ulcers, Transfers Technology For Clinical Trials

The company would work on the commercial development of the technology and its potential use in wound management: Dr Anslem de Souza, technical d

Centre approves Rs 6,839 cr VVP-II for 1,954 border villages till FY29

The Central Government has approved Vibrant Villages Programme-II with a Rs 6,839 crore outlay. This initiative will focus on the comprehensive d

Irish proverb of the day: An unpractised craft is an... what happens when the talent you were born with is left untouched? Timeless life lessons on discipline, practice, talent, self-growth, perseverance, and wasted potential from an ancient Irish tradition

Irish proverb of the day: The timeless Irish proverb, An unpractised craft is an enemy (Is namhaid ceird gan chleachtadh), reminds us that talent

Nitin Ganatra dedicates Celebrity MasterChef appearance to his late mum:

Highlights Nitin Ganatra is among the celebrities competing in the second week of Celebrity MasterChef 2026 . The actor said he is taking part in

CJP's Saurav Das alleges 'intimidation' by Puducherry police; official rejects claim as false

A CJP spokesperson alleged police visited his family's home in Puducherry. He claimed the visit was an act of intimidation by the government. Pud

2026 Super El Nio Forecast: What happens this winter could shock California, here's why

California anticipates a dangerous winter with record coastal sea levels. A rapidly strengthening El Nio threatens increased flooding and erosion

Two more arrested in ex-panchayat president murder case

Karan Adani meets AP CM Naidu on 16,000-cr titanium plant in Srikakulam

Adani Group also presents master plan for its proposed data centre and IT park in Visakhapatnam

Japanese proverb of the day: 'You can only endure the weaknesses of others by knowing your...' - this inspiring Japanese saying teaches life lessons on self-awareness, self-reflection, human nature and why understanding yourself can help you understand others

Japanese proverb of the day: Understanding our own flaws enables us to accept the imperfections of those around us. Acknowledging that everyone i

A day after ending death penalty, Lebanon passes Amnesty Law

Beirut: Lebanons parliament on Wednesday, August 12, passed a controversial general amnesty law, a day after a majority of legislators voted to f

Man arrested for possessing wild animal body parts

Telangana Minister Accuses KTR of Misleading Public Over Land Allocation

Hyderabad, August 12: Telanganas Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu has accused K.T. Rama Rao (KTR), the executive president of the Bharat Rasht

Rajya Sabha passes Bills to change Keralas name, strengthen NCDC

The Lok Sabha passed the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026, on August 11. The Kerala Assembly passed a resolution in 2024, urging the Centre

Palghar felt two tremors of magnitude 3.4 in an hour

Both tremors happened on the night of August 10. The first one was recorded at 10:04 p.m. and the second at 11 p.m., as per the data of the Natio

Pixel 11 Pro Fold vs Galaxy Z Fold 8: $1 apart in price, and stranger than that in design

Highlights The Pixel 11 Pro Fold starts at around 1,450, while the Galaxy Z Fold 8 costs around 1,451. Google has kept a dedicated 5x telephoto c

Tamil Nadu makes state anthem 'Tamil Thai Vazhthu' mandatory as first song at govt events

The Tamil Nadu government has made 'Tamil Thai Vazhthu', the state's official song, mandatory as the first song to be sung at government events a

Gautam Adani on US case: A chapter has closed, but our journey is a long one

While there was a lot of noise outside, employees, workers, suppliers, vendors, contractors and partners continued with their work, says Adani

HC stays Kalyana Lakshmi, Shaadi Mubarak schemes operation

Centre shifts 31,000 cr rail projects to low risk model to woo investors

Indian Railways has shifted six proposed PPP track projects worth 31,814 crore from a revenue-sharing model to HAM, reducing risk for private inv

Cauvery: Karnataka will approach Supreme Court, says Cheluvarayaswamy

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 imme

Tatas financials under Chandra

The Tata group has performed quite well in the last nine years under N Chandrasekaran. This is reflected in the net worth of Tata Sons growing at

Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Session to Commence on September 21

Srinagar, August 12: The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, has announced that the winter assembly session will begin on Sept

Dont rule out Noel Tata on experience; Ratan Tata faced similar doubts: Mukund Rajan

N Chandrasekarans decision not to seek another term as Tata Sons Chairman puts the spotlight on succession at Indias largest conglomerate; former

Best baby girl names for 2026 that start with B: Beautiful choices and the meanings behind them

Choosing a baby girl name can be exciting, and names starting with B offer many options. Popular choices like Brooklyn and Bella have distinct or

One Point One Solutions net jumps 73% on better demand

Following a strong start, the company expects to sustain its growth momentum and targets about 2 times y-o-y revenue growth in FY27, while mainta

Govt. approves three H-CITI projects

OpenAI has a secret friction email that lets employees complain directly to Sam Altman and top bosses and it has a surprising Jeff Bezos-Amazon connection

OpenAI reportedly has an internal friction email that allows employees to flag workplace problems and bureaucratic bottlenecks, with serious issu

Telangana: Engineers Urged To Develop Tools For Dryland Farming

Telangana council of higher education chairman Prof. V. Balakista Reddy addressed teaching reforms, ethical use of AI and policy reforms: Reports

Gen-Z tiranga rally held in J-K's Kathua ahead of I-Day; bike rally near Indo-Pak border

A Gen-Z tiranga rally occurred in Kathua, Jammu, with students honoring the national flag. Families of martyrs and fitness groups also joined the

There could be an FIR against him: Indira Jaising on Justice Yashwant Varma case

India signs terms for SACU trade deal, negotiations to begin in a month

The proposed preferential trade agreement will initially cover goods, with India and the five-member customs union aiming to conclude negotiation

Cyberabad traffic police, IT firms target corridor congestion

Cyberabad: The Society for Cyberabad Security Council (SCSC) held a collaborative meeting with stakeholder departments, IT representatives, Cyber

Rakhsha bandhan Special Train: Railways is running special trains on Rakshabandhan, see the full list

Rakhsha bandhan Special Train: If you are planning to go home on Rakshabandhan then this news is for you. Railways has decided to run some specia

Pilani Investment to sell UltraTech shares worth 1,952 crore

Offer at 3% discount to Wednesdays close; cement major commits 10,255 crore for capacity expansion

RBI proposes new interest rate rules for regulated entities, seeks public comments

The Reserve Bank of India is harmonizing interest rate determination methods for regulated entities. New guidelines will define internal benchmar

Tourists planning to visit Pillar Rocks, Guna Caves, Pine Forest, Moir Point can now book tickets online

Junior Womens National Hockey Championship: Rajasthan, Jammu

Pune, August 12: The 16th Hockey India Junior Womens National Championship 2026 kicked off on Wednesday. The tournament, held at the Major Dhyan

Junior Womens National Hockey Championship Kicks Off with Victories for Rajasthan, J

Pune, August 12: The 16th Hockey India Junior Womens National Championship 2026 commenced on Wednesday at the Major Dhyan Chand Hockey Stadium in

World Elephant Day: Special treats for elephants at Sakrebyle camp

Sachin Baby has unfinished business in KCL

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

Young Man Arrested for Stealing 1.6 Million Rupees for Sisters Wedding

Kanpur, August 12: The Kanpur police in Uttar Pradesh arrested a 19-year-old man on Wednesday. He is accused of stealing jewelry and cash worth 1

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

ICAI Allotted Site for a Building in Anantapur

Officials discussed the suitability of the site and infrastructure requirements for the proposed ICAI building

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

US verdict has strengthened faith in rule of law, says Adani

The US case followed in November 2024, when federal prosecutors accused Adani and others of agreeing to pay about $265 million in bribes to India

Congress running away from discussion on student protests, afraid of facing Amit Shah: Nabin

BJP President Nitin Nabin accused opposition parties of avoiding parliamentary discussions on student protests. He stated they fear Home Minister

Maharashtra To Set Up Panel To Overhaul Government Recruitment Exams

The committee will visit each revenue division and hold discussions with students, heads of educational institutions and other stakeholders to un

Demand to End Discrimination and Forced Conversions in Pakistan

Karachi, August 12: Amid ongoing violence against religious minorities in Pakistan, representatives from the Minority Rights March and civil soci

Cellecor aims for Rs 2K crore revenue in FY27, says co-founder Ravi Agarwal

The company is expanding its home and kitchen appliances business and plans to begin production at its Liberia plant by December before widening

BigBasket emerges as key test for Tata Digital after Chandrasekaran exit

BigBasket is under scrutiny for its growing losses and costly battle against dominant Q-comm rivals

Paramount says CNN sale 'on the table' to resolve California suit over Warner Bros deal

Paramount Skydance is keeping all options open, including selling CNN, to resolve a lawsuit. The company's chief legal officer acknowledged a pot

275-Foot-Long Tricolour Leads Tiranga Rally In Nellore

A 275-foot national flag led a Tiranga rally in Nellore on Wednesday as part of Independence Day celebrations, with students, officials and resid

Quote of the day by Angelina Jolie, 'I've realized that being happy is a choice. You never want to rub anybody the wrong way or not be fun to be around, but you have to be happy' teaches powerful lesson about happiness, why choosing joy matters for acceptance, inner peace, empathy, kindness, charity, human connection

Quote of the day by Angelina Jolie is a reminder that a life built entirely around other people's expectations may look successful while feeling

How to hide a president in plain sight: Trumps catering caper had a Clinton precedent

KBR Park one-way system from Aug 18, traffic curbs for 1.5 years

Hyderabad: As the one-way system around the Kasu Brahmananda Reddy National Park(KBR Park) comes into force from August 18, the Hyderabad Traffic

RBI draft keeps external benchmark optional for NBFCs in loan-rate rules

The proposed harmonised framework requires banks to link certain floating-rate loans to external benchmarks while giving NBFCs and other lenders

Abhijeet Dipke: Season 2 of Jantar Mantar is starting soon

Woman out for a drive with friend gangraped by 6 in Cuttack

A woman was allegedly gangraped by several men in Cuttack district on Tuesday night. The incident occurred when she and her friend stopped their

Need to power India from within in energy sector, government's biofuels policies very relevant: Senior Novonesis official

To bolster national security, India must focus on boosting its internal energy generation capabilities. The governments biofuel initiatives play

Kolkata to Host Rally for Womens Freedom on August 14

Kolkata, August 12: On the eve of Independence Day, the Minister of Urban Development and Municipal Affairs, Agnimitra Paul, will lead a rally in

MTNL Q1 Results: Net Loss Narrows To Rs 842 Crore; Revenue Jumps 26%

MTNL's Q1 revenue rises to Rs 217 crore, while EBITDA loss narrows to Rs 643 crore.

Political Activity Picking Up Ahead of Local Body Polls in Tirupati District

The parties are focusing on identifying strong candidates, assessing their support bases in individual villages, and working out election strateg

Hackers target AI supply chains as stolen tokens fuel new cyber threat

Cyber attackers are increasingly stealing AI access credentials and reselling compute through gray-market networks, raising financial and supply-

Uber expands to 225 cities across India, steps up bike-taxi and cab services

Uber now sees Rapido as its biggest competitor in India

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. Ragh

Batwara 1947 Advance Booking: Ticket Sales For Opening Day Show Steady Response

Batwara 1947 has registered a steady start in advance booking, grossing Rs 55.51 lakh and selling 19,816 tickets ahead of its theatrical release.