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Vipul takes charge as India

New Delhi: Senior diplomat Vipul has assumed charge as Indias Ambassador-designate to Saudi Arabia, marking a new chapter in his diplomatic caree

CBSE Declares Class 12 Supplementary Exam Results: Students Can Download Mark Sheets Now

New Delhi, August 12: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the results for the Class 12 supplementary or compartment exa

Sensex falls 188 pts amid elevated crude oil prices; Tata Group stocks decline after N Chandra

Mumbai, Aug 12 (PTI) Falling for the second day, benchmark BSE Sensex closed lower by nearly 188 points on Wednesday following elevated crude oil

ECI: Ration Card Not Conclusive Proof of Citizenship

The choice of proposed documents for verification of electoral rolls and their evidentiary standards necessarily falls within the discretionary d

Prem Keetanu: Veer Pahariya and Aparshakti Khurana to star in upcoming comedy-drama

The film is directed by Apoorv Singh Karki, known for Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai, and also stars Aafiya Sayed, Rakesh Bedi and Nikhil Vijay in pivo

Rajasthan ambulance scam: Kerala HC quashes order for compensation of 5 lakh against BJP leader

The Division Bench of Justices has held that the Additional Sub Court, Ernakulam, had erred in finding that Somaiya had defamed Krishna since he

Supreme Court mulls remanding to HC plea over who represents all Krishna devotees

The application was for something else, and notices were not issued to all the plaintiffs. We, in any case, are inclined to remand the matter bac

Anthropic To Add Invisible Watermark To Text Processed by Claude

The new feature will not be visible to humans and will remain in place even after text is cut-and-pasted

How much does it cost to live near Manali? Couple reveals monthly expenses of their mountain life including rent food, fuel and more

Living near the picturesque Manali in Himachal Pradesh, a couple detailed their monthly expenses. Their rent for a spacious 4BHK property consume

BJP politicising Jharkhand students stir, brought people from other States to disrupt protests: Congress

Accusing the BJP of being involved in exam mafia across the country, the Congress said the BJP was opposing the CID probe into paper leaks in the

Angad Hasija Discusses Growth in the Television Industry

Mumbai, August 12: Actor Angad Hasija is currently seen in the TV serial Tumse Tum Tak playing the role of Yashvardhan. He believes that the tele

Dish TVs Vzy Smart TV hits 200 crore in sales in under a year

Dish TV Group positions Vzy as a key pillar of its strategic diversification beyond its core DTH business

Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu: Karnataka to decide future course after August 13 SC hearing, says minister

Karnataka faces challenges releasing 12,000 cusecs of Cauvery water daily to Tamil Nadu. The state awaits a Supreme Court hearing to determine it

SpiceJet Passengers Face Heat, Discomfort On Delhi-Pune Flight

Airline says air conditioning remained operational; alternate aircraft arranged after last-minute technical issue

NEET UG paper leak case: Court takes cognisance of charge sheet, CBI seeks permission for further investigation

The Rouse Avenue Court has taken cognisance of the CBI charge sheet filed against thirteen accused individuals. This charge sheet details alleged

Embassy REIT set to enter Nifty 500, Nifty Midcap 150 from September 30

The office REIT expects its inclusion in key NSE indices to improve visibility and investor access while attracting greater institutional and ret

UP Woman Opens SBI Locker Years Later, Finds

A Kanpur woman says jewellery worth Rs 50 lakh kept in a locker in 2003 was missing when she opened it, prompting an FIR against bank officials.

Baillee, Rivayat and Starlight Serenade catch the eye

Public sector banks bad loan write-offs shrink as recoveries rise

An analysis of two separate answer to Parliament by the Finance Ministry also shows that large industries and services are no longer the primary

Rupee rises 3 paise to close at 95.33 against US dollar

Mumbai, Aug 12 (PTI) The rupee settled just 3 paise higher at 95.33 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday, as hopes of a quick US-Iran

Haryana Rera grants four-month project extension amid West Asia crisis

The regulator granted registered projects four additional months after the Centre classified the West Asia conflict as a force majeure event disr

Adopted Indian women find 'missing piece' when DNA test reveals they are sisters

Two infants, Meena and Minal, were adopted from India into Dutch families. They met as teenagers and felt a strong connection, later losing touch

Kiren Rijiju says government ready for NEET debate, accuses Opposition of 'running away'

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju expressed frustration with the Congress party. He accused the opposition of avoiding a debate on the

Zhu Rongji, the rumoured descendant of Ming dynasty founder who helped transform China into a global economic powerhouse

Zhu Rongji, China's former premier, spearheaded significant economic reforms during his tenure. He pushed sweeping changes for state-owned enterp

N Chandrasekaran to exit Tata Sons: What led to the decision?

Manus AI To Resume 'Independent' Operations After China Blocks Metas $2B Deal

Some data going back to late December will be deleted as a result, and Manus urged users impacted by the change to back up their data

Uttar Pradesh Enhances Training for Anganwadi Workers in Inclusive Education

Lucknow, August 12: Every child has a unique pace and need for learning. Timely identification, early support, and a conducive educational enviro

Bill Gates owns more US farmland than any other private individual, report shows his massive land empire spans nearly 20 states

Bill Gates' vast farmland holdings across the United States have sparked widespread curiosity. An eye-catching Instagram post illustrated his agr

Charges against Justice Yashwant Varma 'are proved': Lok Sabha probe panel on cash discovery

A Lok Sabha panel found Justice Yashwant Varma guilty of cash discovery charges. The committee stated he failed to provide satisfactory explanati

Really frustrated that Opposition is running away from debates in Parliament: Kiren Rijiju

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday said he is totally frustrated for the first time in his life, he is witnessing a scenari

25 projects, 21,627 jobs: SIPB approvals take two-year tally to 13.78 lakh crore

Chairing the 20th State Investment Promotion Board meeting, the Chief Minister asked officials to complete the remaining 37 MSME parks by Septemb

Climate Alarm is Blaring: How Extreme Weather is Starting To Hit Economies Worldwide

Record heat, devastating wildfires and rising emissions are exposing an uncomfortable reality: climate change is becoming an economic challenge t

Court approval not required for rape victim's termination of pregnancy up to 24 weeks: MP High Court

The Madhya Pradesh High Court stated no court approval is needed for rape survivors to terminate pregnancies up to 24 weeks. This observation cam

Sensex today | Stock Market Highlights: Sensex slips 187 pts to close at 77,966, Nifty ends at 24,435; TCS, M&M top losers

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Highlights: Sensex dropped 187.90 points or 0.24% to close at 77,966.35, while the Nifty 50 ended at 24,435.95, down

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

'Student Nahi Dar Rahe, Aapko Bhi Nahi Darna Chahiye', Rahul Gandhis sharp message to media

Charges against Justice Varma 'proved': LS probe panel on cash discovery

A panel set up by Lok Sabha Speaker to probe allegations of discovery of cash at the official premises of Justice Yashwant Varma has concluded th

Team led by RRI scientists predicts petal-like structures in Suns corona during eclipse

Research group of Dibyendu Nandi, senior professor in astronomy and astrophysics at RRI, is among several groups across the globe that pursue the

SBI may tap overseas bond market again depending on liquidity needs

The lender raised $500 million through five-year dollar bonds at 88 bps over US Treasuries and could return to the overseas market depending on i

80th I-Day: Vande Mataram to be sung before National Anthem from Red Fort, marking 150 years

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra review: Big-screen versatility in a remarkably slim package

Has Samsung finally perfected the foldable smartphone with the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra?

Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji dies of illness at 98

Building on former leader Deng Xiaoping's 1979 reforms, Zhu Rongji is credited with supplying the resourcefulness and tenacity to push through hi

Army to set up training centres for youth in Telangana

Lieutenant General C Rajesh Pushkar said the Indian Army was ready to set up training centres for youth in various Telangana district headquarter

Homegrown semiconductor startups raise $206 million since 2022: Report

Funding accelerated in 2026 despite fewer rounds, as investors backed mature chip ventures and government-supported companies attracted private a

Krystal acquires Citelum India, targets 300-350 crore revenue from city lighting

KISL plans to scale operations across 30-40 cities in 12-15 states

Google announces new undersea cables linking Panama, Chile, Florida

Google's new Alisios cable will connect Chile, Panama and the Dominican Republic, while Canoa and OlaLuz will extend links to Bermuda and Florida

Institutionalising behavioural econ norms can reshape governance: NITI VC

Institutionalising the principle of behavioural economics can make governance more citizen-centric, outcome-oriented and fiscally efficient, Niti

Man builds Taj Mahal-inspired 4-bedroom home for wife in Madhya Pradesh, house tour goes viral

While the Taj Mahal has been considered one of the greatest love symbols in the world for a very long time, there is now a small-scale Taj Mahal

'Jantar Mantar Season 2 soon': CJP founder Dipke hints at fresh protest plans

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke announced a new phase of protests soon. He mentioned that the second season of their Jantar Mantar m

ProMiller Hotel Management Company Signs Five New Properties in Q1 FY 2026-27, Continues Selective Growth Strategy

New Delhi [India], August 12: Hotel Management Firm ProMiller has announced the addition of five hotels & resorts to its portfolio during the fir

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

AI helping create popular mobile sports games

After the World Cup and before the domestic football season begins, the world's most popular sport tends to enjoy a relatively quiet period. For

Blackstones Horizon Parks opens 2,600 crore IPO to cut debt, fund logistics push

The offer closes on Wednesday, August 19, with anchor investor bidding set for Friday, August 14.

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

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Quote of the Day by Salvador Dal: Salvador Dals famous quote The secret of my influence has always been that it remained secret, sounds like a cl

Andhra Pradesh SIPB clears new investment projects worth 2.08 lakh crore

ReNew AP Green Data Center will invest 85,200 crore in Anakapalli district

Sensex, Nifty end lower for second session as crude prices, Hormuz uncertainty weigh

The Sensex fell 187.90 points to 77,966.35, while the Nifty declined 35.75 points to 24,435.95. Nifty IT was the worst-performing sector, falling

CJP and the Changing Information Landscape of Student Protest

For Gen-Z, the 'Cockroach' uprising became an act of protest, rebellion, identification and fun, all at once.

12-Year-Old Boy Swept Away In Himachal Stream, Body Recovered In Haryana

Amarjit Kumar went missing after falling into rain-fed rivulet in Sirmaur; body recovered downstream with NDRF help

78 Telangana inmates clear SSC, DG grants them remission

Hyderabad: For the first time, as many as 78 inmates of Telangana prisons have successfully passed SSC through the Open School. Lauding their eff

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

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

CM Revanth urges Army training centres ahead of recruitment

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy said on Wednesday, August 12, that the state will collaborate with the Indian Army to encourage

SpiceJet passengers face AC issues mid-flight

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

Raaka: Deepika, Rashmika

Hyderabad: Atlees ambitious sci-fi action drama Raaka, starring Allu Arjun, is already among the most-awaited pan-India films. The excitement aro

Quote of the Day by Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: One individual may die for an idea, but that idea The powerful life lesson on courage, sacrifice and leaving a lasting legacy

Quote of the day by Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's powerful words resonate through time, urging us to recognize that wh

IREF in pact with S&P Global Energy to study El Nino impact on global rice market

Global rice production is projected to decline by 9 million tonnes in the 2026-27 marketing year as El Nino, rising input costs and geopolitical

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

Why a recruitment controversy has become a wider crisis of trust for Jharkhands job aspirants

Unaccounted cash at home: Panel finds Justice Varma almost guilty

New Delhi: A three-member inquiry committee probing allegations against former High Court judge Yashwant Varma has found all three articles of ch

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

'Imran Khan no longer with us': Pak scribe makes big claim citing 'military sources'

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

India, Iran central bank chiefs hold talks on closer banking ties

During the meeting, the two sides exchanged views on major international economic and financial developments, the potential for cooperation betwe

Amit Shah sets condition for debate on student protests, Rahul Gandhi says 'not interested'

Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi said he was ot interested in Amit Shah's lecture and sought answers over the police action against the protesters.

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

KTM RC Bike Stolen in Bhubaneswar During OLX Test Drive

A KTM RC bike was stolen near Badagada police station in Bhubaneswar after a buyer posing through OLX escaped with the vehicle during a test driv

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

HC tells Tukaram-led FDA to use power judiciously

H1N1 flu cases swell in Delhi: Symptoms, precautions and who is at risk

Doctors have reported an increase in patients with flu-like symptoms such as fever, cough, sore throat and body aches. While most cases are mild,

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

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

Google Photos backup hack after major change

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.