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9 Free Trade Agreements Open New Market Opportunities for Indian Industry and Businesses: Goyal

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal urged Indian businesses and citizens to adopt fair trading practices, promote recycling and

Amit Shah requests Lok Sabha Speaker to allocate time for NEET protest discussion

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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

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

Odisha Govt Seizes 8,208 LPG Cylinders in Statewide Raids

The Odisha Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Department has intensified its crackdown on the illegal stockpiling of LPG cylinders, seizing 8,208

PM Modi releases Autobiography of Former President Ram Nath Kovind

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today released the autobiography of former President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, titled Triumph of the Indian Republi

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

LS adjourned for day as Opposition demands Shah

New Delhi: The Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned for the day on Wednesday, August 12, amid Opposition protests and without a statement from Un

Retail inflation rises to 4.45% in July

Food inflation hit 5.52%, while silver jewellery saw prices soar around 110%

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

CPI data: Retail inflation moves up to 4.45% in July; above RBI's target for 2nd month

Based on the All India Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI), provisional food inflation stood at 5.52% year-on-year in July 2026. Rural food inflatio

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

Parliament committee finds all charges against Justice Yashwant Varma proved

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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

Kiren Rijiju defends FCRA Bill, rejects minority targeting claims

PMS Bazaar collaborates with NSDL arm for accredited investor certification

Collaboration aims to make accredited investor certification simpler, faster, and more accessible through end-to-end assistance

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

Inquiry Panel Finds Charges Proven Against Justice

A parliamentary inquiry committee has found all three charges proven against former DelhiHighCourt judge JusticeYashwantVarma, concluding that su

Ex-Judge Yashwant Varma Found Guilty in Cash-at-Home Case, Failed to Explain Cash Found at Residence

The new details have come out in the investigation of Air India flight AI2379, that suffered a sudden 300-foot loss of altitude while coming from

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

Woman dies by suicide days after childbirth at Nalgonda hospital

Hyderabad: A 27-year-old woman died under mysterious circumstances at the Nalgonda District Government Hospital in the early hours of Wednesday,

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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

Adani says legal battles reinforced his faith in rule of law

New Delhi: Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani on Wednesday, August 12, said the dismissal of the US criminal case has left him with humility rathe

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

Salman Khan talks about his new film 7 Dogs, praises Arab cinema

Mumbai: Salman Khan said he really enjoyed working on 7 Dogs, an international action spectacle featuring talent from India, Egypt, Europe, Holly

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

India's top 500 listed firms have only 9 women CEOs, 25 MDs: Govt data

Women remain underrepresented in senior corporate leadership, with just nine CEOs and 25 MDs among India's top 500 listed companies, according to

CJI Surya Kant confirmed for NALSAR convocation despite protest

Hyderabad:Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant is set to be the chief guest at the convocation of the NALSAR University of Law here, despite o

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

No plastic or aluminium foil packaging for paan masala, says FSSAI

Hyderabad: The Central Food Safety and Standards Authority has made amendments to the packaging regulations by imposing a complete ban on the use

Karnataka bans gutka, pan masala for one year

Bengaluru: The Karnataka government has imposed a one-year statewide ban on the manufacture, storage, transportation, distribution and sale of gu

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

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

UK Faces Severe Heatwave: Temperatures Expected to Reach 38 Degrees Celsius

London, August 12: The UK is currently grappling with a severe heatwave, drought, and increasing wildfires. The weather department has issued an

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

Odisha Floods: Rs 136 Cr Relief Fund Released as 5,044 Houses Reported Damaged

The Odisha government has released Rs 136 crore to floodhit districts for relief and rehabilitation, while reports confirm that 5,044 houses have

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

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

Meanwhile, the rupee traded in a narrow range near 95.32, as early gains in crude oil prices kept the currency under pressure.

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

Even the sun started sweating: TVK Minister takes swipe at DMK

TVK Agriculture Minister took a swipe at DMK MLA O. Panneerselvam in the Assembly, saying that even the sun started sweating after he arrived, du

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

Rukmini Vasanth spill the beans on working with Yash in Toxic

Actress Rukmini Vasanth has spoken about her experience of working with Yash in Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, describing the collaboration a

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Government suspends Table Tennis federation recognition over governance issues

The ministry also asked the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to set up an ad-hoc committee to oversee the administration of table tennis in the c

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

Adversity reinforced faith in rule of law: Adani after US case dismissal

Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani on Wednesday said the dismissal of the US criminal case has left him with humility rather than triumph, saying

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

Charged Rs 30 for carry bags, Red Tape told to pay Rs 26,000 compensation

A Gurugram consumer commission found Red Tape guilty of unfair trade practices. The company charged a customer thirty rupees for three shopping b

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

Farage faces Count Binface in Clacton by-election: What to know

NIGEL FARAGE will fight to retain his parliamentary seat on Thursday, going head-to-head with parody candidate Count Binface in a snap poll. The

Lok Sabha inquiry panel indicts ex-HC judge Yashwant Varma in cash-at-home case

Nvidia Building 1-Trillion-Parameter Nemotron 4 To Rival Top AI Models: Report

Nvidia has not set a release date for Nemotron 4 and has yet to complete final training, though employees said the model could be ready as early

AVG Logistics secures long term logistics contract from renowned cement company

Under this strategic contract, AVG Logistics will deploy a dedicated fleet of 30 heavy-duty EV Trucks to manage seamless inbound and outbound log

Gautam Adani Emphasizes Trust as the Greatest Asset Beyond Hindenburg Controversy

Ahmedabad, August 12: Just two days after the U.S. Department of Justice permanently dismissed the criminal case against him, Gautam Adani, Chair

Temporary hiring likely to rise 15-20% this festive season: Report

Temporary hiring is expected to rise 15-20 per cent this year as companies step up recruitment for specialised frontline roles to meet increased

Over 36,000 firms shut operations in Maharashtra in 5 yrs; Oppn claims graft, govt interference

In Maharashtra, over 36,000 private companies have been dissolved within the last five years, particularly affecting the business services and ma

Mumbai landslip: Six dead, four injured in Kurla, rescue operations underway

Six dead, four were injured, and one was injured after a landslide hit the Kurla region in Mumbais eastern suburb on Wednesday (August 12, 2026).

'Aap thoda badal gaye ho': Modi-Kharge banter at Supriya Sule's daughter's reception

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leaders interacted at a wedding reception. Modi exchanged pleasantries with Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka G

NLC India Renewables gets Letter of Award for 200-MW wind power project

Justice Yashwant Varma found guilty as probe proves all 3 charges, no explanation for burnt cash

The committee investigating Justice Yashwant Varma has found all three allegations against him proven in its report. The committee stated that a

Bangladesh captain Shanto highlights bounce as key in Australia Test series

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'India not banana republic': Rijiju says FCRA important to keep eyes on foreign fundings

FCRA Amendment Bill Sent to JPC Amid Parliament Deadlock

New Delhi, Aug 12: The Centre on Wednesday moved to refer the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, to a Joint Parliamentary Co

Watch: Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran to step down in February 2027

Tata Sons chairman N. Chandrasekaran has announced that he will step down at the end of his current tenure in February 2027.

How Tata Sons chooses its chairman: The succession process explained

N Chandrasekaran's exit brings Tata Sons' succession process into focus, which remains a carefully structured exercise rather than a conventional

Kerala HC sets aside Centre's order refusing FCRA renewal to two NGOs over alleged Vizhinjam port protest funding

High Court directs competent authorities to review and pass orders afresh within three months for the petitioners Save A Family Plan and Kerala

Trump claims total control over Hormuz as US, Iran harden their stances

Trump has oscillated for months between threatening to resume attacks on Iran and expressing confidence that talks to bring an end to America's w

Amit Shah Reaches Out to Lok Sabha Speaker for Discussion on Student Protests

New Delhi, August 12: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has written to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, requesting a discussion in Parliament regarding th