Baker and Winfield-Hill take Sunrisers into the women's Hundred final • Island administration looking at data centre project on Nicobar • Pay salary to DIET staff without delay: KSTA • Current account deficit widens to $6.2 billion in Jun: RBI data
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It invites feasibility proposals for private sector-led ‘green data centre vertical’; local communities are already up in arms against the ₹91,000-crore mega infrastructure project
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Their salary had been pending for months, says the school teachers’ body
The Hindu
President’s remarks assume significance against the backdrop of the recent student-led protests over demands for systemic reforms following irregularities and paper leaks in competitive examinations
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Rajnath Singh also highlighted the performance of Indian women boxers, who secured four of the six boxing gold medals that India won at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow
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The directive follows an FSSAI inspection that flagged the presence of natural identical and artificial flavouring substances in the products
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The Hindu
It invites feasibility proposals for private sector-led ‘green data centre vertical’; local communities are already up in arms against the ₹91,000-crore mega infrastructure project
Their salary had been pending for months, says the school teachers’ body
President’s remarks assume significance against the backdrop of the recent student-led protests over demands for systemic reforms following irregularities and paper leaks in competitive examinations
Rajnath Singh also highlighted the performance of Indian women boxers, who secured four of the six boxing gold medals that India won at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow
The directive follows an FSSAI inspection that flagged the presence of natural identical and artificial flavouring substances in the products
Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik has clarified that app-based cab drivers working for platforms such as Ola, Uber and Rapido will not receive any exemption from the state’s mandatory Marathi language requirement.
Global news through an Indian lens — diplomacy, conflict and the neighbourhood.
The Hindu
‘Goal number one is to keep oil and gas cheap for Americans; and then obviously goal number two is ensure that Iran never gets a nuclear weapon,’ says Vice President J.D. Vance; the U.S. is set to announce new ‘economic punishment’ for Iran soon
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The three recovered artworks are “Fish,” a painting by Auguste Renoir, “Still Life with Cherries,” a pencil and watercolour by Paul Cézanne, and “Odalisque on the Terrace,” a colour aquatint by Henri Matisse
The Hindu
The measure, if implemented, would be a step towards Israeli annexation of the occupied Palestinian territory — something several Ministers in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing government openly call for
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Sergei Lavrov said the alleged U.S. support included the supply of intelligence
The Hindu
Luigi Mangione is scheduled to go on trial on September 8 on state murder charges
Times of India
Markets, Dalal Street, companies and the money moving India's economy.
The Hindu
The current account deficit was primarily driven by a widening merchandise trade deficit, which rose to $30.2 billion in June 2026 from $19.2 billion a year earlier
New Delhi sold 50 billion rupees ($524 million) of 30-year sovereign green bonds, at a so-called greenium of four basis points on Friday, leading to an average premium of four bps in the fiscal half-year, the highest since such sales began in the second half
"Coal demand is projected to rise further to an estimated 1.6 billion tonnes by 2030," Dutt said, adding that we are at an "inflection point" where we are shifting from a scarcity scenario to one of surplus
JPMorgan retains other ties to Polymarket as it looks to leave the door open for an underwriting role should it attempt to go public, the report said.
Commercial vehicle maker flags commodity cost pressures, maintains ₹1,000-crore investment plan and says AI is deployed to improve productivity and not replace workforce
Foreign portfolio investors’ (FPIs) pullback has resulted in net outflows of ₹2.4 lakh crore as of August 14
Startups, silicon and the digital systems rewiring Indian life.
YourStory
The Bengaluru-based Saubha Aerial Systems has developed an autonomous parachute trigger for drones, and has since tested a netgun for catching hostile ones.
YourStory
The Hyderabad-based company makes lithium iron phosphate cathode active material, the single most expensive component in a battery cell, which India currently imports almost entirely.
YourStory
The IIT Delhi spinout blends indigo-dyed merino wool with cotton, lyocell and hemp, and is developing cold-weather fabrics for the Indian Army.
YourStory
The Mumbai-based company, founded by two IIT Bombay professors, has built a modular system that mineralises industrial emissions into carbonate products a plant can sell.
YourStory
Tagbin is taking Brixx to large enterprises first, promising faster BIM generation, cost estimation and regulatory compliance
Gadgets 360
OpenAI announced an early preview of Ultrafast. The AI company states that this new API service tier can run GPT-5.6 Sol up to 14 times faster than standard processing. The GPT‑5.6 Sol in Ultrafast mode is powered by Cerebras and is claimed to generate up to 7
ISRO, research, climate and the long view of the natural world.
Times of India
Recent research uncovers that a singular genetic region governs the intricate somersaulting behavior of male redback spiders during mating rituals. This fascinating behavior, crucial for reproduction, is inherited through the X chromosome. Experimental hybrids
India, according to an analysis of more than six decades of space missions, simply does not launch often enough to bring its costs down
Nasa's MOXIE instrument has successfully extracted oxygen from Martian carbon dioxide during its operation on Mars from 2021 to 2023. This innovative device proved vital for potential future missions to the Red Planet by producing 122 grams of oxygen, far surp
The River Thames in London has made a remarkable recovery, evolving from a biologically barren stretch to a vibrant ecosystem full of life, such as sharks and seals. This revitalization is attributed to decades of pollution management and enhanced sewage syste
Astronomers have made a groundbreaking discovery of an extraordinary object from the early Universe named MoM-BH*-1. This potential precursor to a supermassive black hole was detected using Nasa's James Webb Space Telescope shortly after the Big Bang. Research
The backpack bed is a game-changing solution for those experiencing homelessness, providing a portable sleeping space that shields users from harsh weather conditions. Designed for comfort, it comes equipped with a mattress and storage, promoting dignity for i
Medicine, public health and wellbeing across India.
Hindustan Times
Old age or chronic health issues are not necessarily barriers to donating organs, shares Dr Prajit Mazumdar.
Hindustan Times
Sarcoma is a rare form of cancer of bone and soft tissues; Dr Bulsara clears up myths related to the condition while stressing on early diagnosis.
Hindustan Times
It is never too late, or too early, to start taking care of your health. Dr Yaranov shares how you can protect your heart in each stage of life.
Hindustan Times
Wheezing, coughing and breathlessness may not always be asthma. Cardiologist explains how heart failure can cause similar symptoms, known as cardiac asthma.
Hindustan Times
Trying to improve your IVF chances? Here's what the doctor says about weight loss before fertility treatment.
Hindustan Times
New to strength training? Try these beginner-friendly exercises to workout routine to give a kick start to your fitness journey.
Cricket, the leagues and the stories behind every scoreline.
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Southern Brave could only make 114 for 7 batting first and that total proved a little light
Ghafari takes four with his legspin as Lancashire succumb to 162-run defeat at
He is expected to be back in action by the start of next week and will train with the Pakistan team ahead of the first Test against England
Vikram Rathour has been appointed head coach of Dublin
Hopefully, the jersey row will be pushed into the background as Harmanpreet & Co. attempt to end a 51-year medal drought in the event; the new format does not allow any scope for slip-ups
A newly surfaced marriage certificate has revealed that Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez’s secret wedding had four additional witnesses beyond their five children. The ceremony took place at their Cascais home on August 11, with Ronaldo’s longtime frie
Bollywood, regional cinema, music, books and the culture conversation.
Hindustan Times
The CM said he was surprised when Nana Patekar came to meet him and introduced himself while he was working for farmers.
The Hindu
The three recovered artworks are “Fish,” a painting by Auguste Renoir, “Still Life with Cherries,” a pencil and watercolour by Paul Cézanne, and “Odalisque on the Terrace,” a colour aquatint by Henri Matisse
Times of India
Actress Rukmini Vasanth is thrilled about her role in the highly anticipated film Toxic. She plays Melissa, delving deep into her character's journey within this expansive narrative. Vasanth is particularly eager to share the screen with the talented actor Yas
Hindustan Times
Batwara 1947 review: Shabana Azmi's performance is the star of this rousing and thought-provoking drama.
Times of India
Actor R Madhavan shares his journey as a parent to Vedaant, a promising swimmer. He emphasizes the critical role of discipline while balancing the perks of being in the spotlight. Madhavan candidly expresses that Vedaant's fame is fleeting and reminds him of t
Hindustan Times
Abhishek Malhan successfully convinced many in the Circle of Shaq to vote for Munawar Faruqui on The Traitors Season 2.
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