ToneTag wants to make India’s ubiquitous soundbox more than a payment alert • Uttar Pradesh holds dairy conclaves to boost rural economy, women’s empowerment • A father, mother and son: Three lives lost on a Maharashtra hilltop over mobile phone row • Cong. stance on Vande Mataram a very serious issue, says Rajnath
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Dhanalakshmi K., Dairy Commissioner of Uttar Pradesh, said that members of milk unions, milk-producing farmers, and self-help groups are encouraged to take help from welfare measures.
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The man's father fell to his death in an attempt to save him and his mother jumped after seeing the two fall, police said
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Any law passed by Parliament is binding on every individual, says Defence Minister
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Rahul Gandhi sat in a dharna after Sahil Lochab, a 19-year-old who lost his eyesight after being hit by pellets during the protest, said the police had refused to register an FIR on his complaint
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Normal life in Punjab was disrupted, with shops and commercial establishments remaining fully or partially closed in rural areas.
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Dhanalakshmi K., Dairy Commissioner of Uttar Pradesh, said that members of milk unions, milk-producing farmers, and self-help groups are encouraged to take help from welfare measures.
The man's father fell to his death in an attempt to save him and his mother jumped after seeing the two fall, police said
Any law passed by Parliament is binding on every individual, says Defence Minister
Rahul Gandhi sat in a dharna after Sahil Lochab, a 19-year-old who lost his eyesight after being hit by pellets during the protest, said the police had refused to register an FIR on his complaint
Normal life in Punjab was disrupted, with shops and commercial establishments remaining fully or partially closed in rural areas.
Congress called the move of the checklist a ploy to divert attention from issues of school closures and below-standard teaching caused by policy failure.
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The Hindu
Videos on social media of the Kryvyi Rig incident showed rescuers rushing to help the wounded on the street outside, as smoke poured out of the building
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The Department's priority is ensuring that children are protected online and that companies entrusted with their personal information meet their legal obligations, says U.S. Associate Attorney General Stanley E. Woodward Jr. in a statement.
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It said that Diwali, a festival of great significance to Indian Americans and South Asian Americans, is celebrated annually by Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, and Jains throughout the United States, and across the globe.
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Alaska Plane Crash: The military has not said what work they were performing at the Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site, about 450 miles (725 kilometers) west of Anchorage on Alaska's southwest coast.
Times of India
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The Bengaluru company is betting its soundbox technology can evolve into a banking interface—and eventually a route to credit—as India’s merchant-payment economics face a potential reset.
The company had announced a partnership with Gotion in June 2024 to license lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery technology. LFP and NMC are two cathode chemistries for lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles (EVs) and storage systems.
Google May Shift Share Of Production From China To India
Falling Behind Private & Foreign Banks In Credit Cards, Getting Contracts From GCCs
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Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh says India has chosen ‘Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability’ as the theme of its BRICS Presidency in 2026
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The government aims to democratise the access to artificial intelligence (AI) through the introduction of KEO.
YourStory
Venture capital funding in August so far has shown no appreciable upward movement, and it is the single large deals that are making the difference.
YourStory
India's rooftop solar push has reached 50 lakh homes in just over two years. Here's how PM Surya Ghar is accelerating adoption.
Gadgets 360
MANTRA Chain has halted network operations while its engineering and security teams investigate an unspecified incident affecting the blockchain. The shutdown has stopped transactions and asset transfers, with validators, public nodes, bridge migration process
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New Samsung Galaxy S26 FE renders have surfaced ahead of the company's August 27 Galaxy event, showing the smartphone in Blueberry, Graphite and Pistachio finishes. The images point to a flat-screen design with slim bezels, a centred hole-punch cutout and a tr
ISRO, research, climate and the long view of the natural world.
Times of India
A fascinating discovery has emerged from astronomers: evidence of a galaxy merger that occurred within our Milky Way. This merger, which transpired around 12 billion years ago, involved a dwarf galaxy called LKH. By studying globular clusters, researchers unco
On August 18, French astronaut Sophie Adenot made history with her first spacewalk, collaborating with Anil Menon to replace a vital station antenna. However, they were unable to complete the task due to time constraints. A follow-up spacewalk is set for Augus
Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh says India has chosen ‘Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability’ as the theme of its BRICS Presidency in 2026
Researchers at Cornell University are leveraging thousands of rainforest recordings to develop an artificial intelligence system that can recognize various bird species inhabiting the Amazon. Preliminary results indicate that rubber agroforestry encourages a g
In a surprising revelation, a common frog species from Ecuador and Colombia remained misnamed for more than a century. Researchers uncovered this taxonomic blunder through a careful review of historical museum specimens and identified it as Pristimantis milpe.
Medicine, public health and wellbeing across India.
Hindustan Times
Yawning is contagious, and the phenomenon is not limited to just humans. Read to know why it happens.
Hindustan Times
From medicines to diet and exercise, a heart surgeon explains what really changes after an organ transplant.
The Hindu
Tavneos is made by the U.S. biotech firm Amgen and is sold by different partner pharmaceutical companies around the world
The Hindu
Researchers have for years been trying to apply mRNA treatments against cancer, but this was the first time such a drug showed positive results in a large, late-stage clinical trial
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The study is among the first to examine the brain's superficial white matter in a community-based population from a low- and middle-income country
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The researchers analysed over 2.2 million pregnancies and birth events recorded between 2000 and 2022 in five datasets spanning England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
Cricket, the leagues and the stories behind every scoreline.
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The FIFA Disciplinary Committee also fined Paredes $90,000 for sparking a post-match brawl after Spain’s 1-0 victory in extra time on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.
Pakistan achieved an unwanted Test record by losing their opening wicket for zero runs in both innings. This rare feat occurred for the seventh time in their Test match history. England's bowlers dominated the match, securing an innings victory inside three da
After surprising many by batting first in Darwin, Australia's captain went the opposite way in the second Test
Sreeja Akula’s placement in qualifiers sparks controversy among veterans at the UTT National Ranking Table Tennis tournament
His 88.05m throw in the second round, which fetched him the second spot in the nine-man star-studded field, was his best after the 88.16m he recorded while winning the Paris Diamond League in June 2025
Bollywood, regional cinema, music, books and the culture conversation.
Times of India
Batwara 1947 faced a significant box office slump on its second Friday, reporting earnings of less than one crore rupees for its eighth day. With worldwide gross nearing fifty crore, the film now transitions into its second weekend. The Indian net collection o
Times of India
Prithviraj Sukumaran's film Khalifa experienced a steep domestic earnings decline on its second day. The movie's India net collection dropped fifty-seven percent from its opening day figure. Overseas markets continued to contribute strongly to the film's overa
Times of India
Yash's film 'Toxic' shows strong advance booking numbers for its upcoming release. The Kannada version leads the advance sales, contributing significantly to the total. Karnataka is the top region for advance bookings, reflecting the actor's home market. Inter
Times of India
In an endearing revelation, Kylie Kelce shared how much of an impact Taylor Swift has had on her children. Inspired by Swift's cats during family gatherings, her daughters now eagerly seek out cat-themed gifts. Kylie's current mission is to convince her husban
Times of India
Bilal Siddiqui has revealed that the possibility of 'Awarapan 3' is on the horizon for Shivam's journey. He mentioned that the conclusion of the sequel offers avenues for continued storytelling. Given the enthusiastic reception of 'Awarapan 2', fan engagement
Times of India
Javed Akhtar lent insights into the making of '1942: A Love Story,' highlighting its profound influence on cinema. He reminisced about R.D. Burman's challenging times, noting how the celebrated composer faced career lows and isolation. During this phase, Akhta
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