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‘Not interested in lectures’, Rahul’s reply to HM Shah’s debate offer; takes ‘mouse’ jibe at media

Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday sought to sidestep debate offer from the Union Home Minister Amit Shah and reiterate...

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Lok Sabha adjourned till 2 p.m. amid Opposition uproar

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US launches digital portal for Golden Dome missile defence system development

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US forces disable ship accused of breaching Iran blockade

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SC orders CBI probe into custodial death of Chhattisgarh man, directs Rs 25 lakh interim compensation

The Supreme Court on Wednesday transferred to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) the probe into the custodial death of a Chhattisgarh man and directed the state government to pay Rs 25 lakh as interim compensation to his widow and two minor daughters.

IANS • 8/12/2026

Motion to send FCRA Bill to JPC adopted in Lok Sabha amid Opposition uproar

WII gives clarion call to save our gentle giants on World Elephant Day

TN Assembly passes CM Vijay’s resolution to freeze Lok Sabha strength at 543

Surat textile trader held after Rs 23.50 lakh fraud complaint reaches Gujarat Dy CM

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India can play a key role in linking Middle East ties: Report

Bangladesh’s development programme slows to 53-year low: Report

North Korea vows to secure 'unparalleled' retaliatory capability over South Korea's nuclear submarine push

About 2.4 million girls in Afghanistan remain excluded from secondary education: UNESCO

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K'taka BJP Yuva Morcha protests demanding Nagendra’s resignation

The BJP Yuva Morcha on Wednesday staged a protest at Freedom Park in Bengaluru, demanding that the Karnataka government and Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar seek the resignation of Minister B. Nagendra over the alleged multi-crore scam in the Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation.

Gujarat CM felicitates three govt hospitals for national organ donation awards

AIADMK, BJP oppose CM Vijay’s delimitation resolution, insist TN must not lose representation

Retired officials must continue social responsibilities: Rajasthan CM

BJP opposes TN resolution against NEET citing SC order; Cong, DMK extend support

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IT services M&A records 449 deals worth $14.8 billion in H1 2026

India's deal activity rises to $11.6 billion in July

Indian chip startups raise $206 mn since 2022 as funding concentrates on later‑stage firms

No evidence of manipulation in new closing auction session: SEBI Chief

Tech snag delays Air India Express flight for 6 hours at Kolkata airport, passengers protest

Leading Tata Sons over past decade a great honour, profound responsibility: N Chandrasekaran

Festive hiring in India likely to rise up to 20 pc as demand shifts to specialised frontline roles

India's merchandise exports may jump 17.6 pc to $131.2 billion in Q2: Report

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ICC Rankings: Babar back in Test top 10 as Pakistan stars surge after WI win

Dubai, Aug 12 (IANS) Pakistan's successful Caribbean campaign has translated into a significant boost in the latest ICC Men's Test Player Rankings, with captain Babar Azam returning to the top 10 while Abdullah Shafique and Sajid Khan also made notable gains.

IANS • 8/12/2026

Mendis, Nissanka ruled out of first Test against India, Nuwantha earns maiden call-up

'Club football still has a lot to offer': Slot reveals why he rejected Netherlands role

Pakistan opener Shan Masood returns to training ahead of England Tests

'We've prepared ourselves pretty well': Shanto unfazed by 54 all out ahead of Darwin Test

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Anil Kapoor on hosting ‘India Ke Top 1%’: Finally, a platform that rewards you for common sense

Parag Tyagi remembers late wife Shefali Jariwala on anniversary: 16 years of pure love

Vijay Sethupathi's film with Balaji Tharaneetharan titled 'Baththa'; film to hit screens on October 1

Lisa Ray reveals the impact of chemotherapy on her body: ‘I went into menopause at 37’

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Saints welcome ISKCON Vrindavan’s ban on immodest clothing, photography

Saints and religious leaders on Tuesday welcomed the decision of the ISKCON Temple in Vrindavan to enforce a dress code for devotees, describing it as a step towards preserving Sanatan traditions, cultural decorum, and the sanctity of temple premises.

Woman wearing jeans is a matter of personal choice, says Delhi HC while convicting man in a sexual harassment case

Sidharth Malhotra lauds wife Kiara Advani's 'Toxic': Can't wait to see the magic

US Prez Trump’s son-in-law takes a rainy ride on a houseboat in Alappuzha

Aayush Sharma remains consistent with fitness amid travel across 5 cities in 2 months

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Gujarat targets 1.84 crore children, adolescents in statewide deworming drive

Measles outbreak in Bangladesh claims six more lives, death toll crosses 870

CSIR-IICT to promote surgical adhesive for rapid wound closure

South Korea: Heat-related illness patients in late summer up threefold over past decade

India's med-tech ecosystem gaining strength on domestic manufacturing, lower import dependence: PM Modi

Australian outbreak of H5N1 bird flu surpasses 200 cases

Watching cancer cells live could transform drug discovery

Bangladesh dengue outbreak worsens, death toll rises to 59 as cases near 18,000

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NASA invites ISRO to join Moon Base Programme as India-US deepen space cooperation

India and the United States have discussed expanding cooperation in human spaceflight, scientific research, lunar exploration and commercial space activities, with NASA inviting ISRO to participate in its Moon Base programme during high-level bilateral talks held in Bengaluru earlier this month, the US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor said on Tuesday.

IANS • 8/11/2026

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‘Not interested in lectures’, Rahul’s reply to HM Shah’s debate offer; takes ‘mouse’ jibe at media

Lok Sabha adjourned till 2 p.m. amid Opposition uproar

US launches digital portal for Golden Dome missile defence system development

US forces disable ship accused of breaching Iran blockade

India

SC orders CBI probe into custodial death of Chhattisgarh man, directs Rs 25 lakh interim compensation

Motion to send FCRA Bill to JPC adopted in Lok Sabha amid Opposition uproar

WII gives clarion call to save our gentle giants on World Elephant Day

TN Assembly passes CM Vijay’s resolution to freeze Lok Sabha strength at 543

Surat textile trader held after Rs 23.50 lakh fraud complaint reaches Gujarat Dy CM

World

India can play a key role in linking Middle East ties: Report

Bangladesh’s development programme slows to 53-year low: Report

North Korea vows to secure 'unparalleled' retaliatory capability over South Korea's nuclear submarine push

About 2.4 million girls in Afghanistan remain excluded from secondary education: UNESCO

Politics

K'taka BJP Yuva Morcha protests demanding Nagendra’s resignation

Gujarat CM felicitates three govt hospitals for national organ donation awards

AIADMK, BJP oppose CM Vijay’s delimitation resolution, insist TN must not lose representation

Retired officials must continue social responsibilities: Rajasthan CM

BJP opposes TN resolution against NEET citing SC order; Cong, DMK extend support

Business

IT services M&A records 449 deals worth $14.8 billion in H1 2026

India's deal activity rises to $11.6 billion in July

Indian chip startups raise $206 mn since 2022 as funding concentrates on later‑stage firms

No evidence of manipulation in new closing auction session: SEBI Chief

Tech snag delays Air India Express flight for 6 hours at Kolkata airport, passengers protest

Leading Tata Sons over past decade a great honour, profound responsibility: N Chandrasekaran

Festive hiring in India likely to rise up to 20 pc as demand shifts to specialised frontline roles

India's merchandise exports may jump 17.6 pc to $131.2 billion in Q2: Report

Sports

ICC Rankings: Babar back in Test top 10 as Pakistan stars surge after WI win

Mendis, Nissanka ruled out of first Test against India, Nuwantha earns maiden call-up

'Club football still has a lot to offer': Slot reveals why he rejected Netherlands role

Pakistan opener Shan Masood returns to training ahead of England Tests

'We've prepared ourselves pretty well': Shanto unfazed by 54 all out ahead of Darwin Test

Entertainment

Anil Kapoor on hosting ‘India Ke Top 1%’: Finally, a platform that rewards you for common sense

Parag Tyagi remembers late wife Shefali Jariwala on anniversary: 16 years of pure love

Vijay Sethupathi's film with Balaji Tharaneetharan titled 'Baththa'; film to hit screens on October 1

Lisa Ray reveals the impact of chemotherapy on her body: ‘I went into menopause at 37’

Life Style

Saints welcome ISKCON Vrindavan’s ban on immodest clothing, photography

Woman wearing jeans is a matter of personal choice, says Delhi HC while convicting man in a sexual harassment case

Sidharth Malhotra lauds wife Kiara Advani's 'Toxic': Can't wait to see the magic

US Prez Trump’s son-in-law takes a rainy ride on a houseboat in Alappuzha

Aayush Sharma remains consistent with fitness amid travel across 5 cities in 2 months

Health/Medicine

Gujarat targets 1.84 crore children, adolescents in statewide deworming drive

Measles outbreak in Bangladesh claims six more lives, death toll crosses 870

CSIR-IICT to promote surgical adhesive for rapid wound closure

South Korea: Heat-related illness patients in late summer up threefold over past decade

India's med-tech ecosystem gaining strength on domestic manufacturing, lower import dependence: PM Modi

Australian outbreak of H5N1 bird flu surpasses 200 cases

Watching cancer cells live could transform drug discovery

Bangladesh dengue outbreak worsens, death toll rises to 59 as cases near 18,000

Science/Tech

NASA invites ISRO to join Moon Base Programme as India-US deepen space cooperation

India advances to Global AI power status with innovative governance model

Kusha missile test brings India closer to self-reliance and multilayered defence umbrella: Report

China’s overworked tech force now faces mass AI-driven layoffs: Report

Pax Silica and WAICO may herald new era of bloc politics centered on technology

States

K'taka bans sale & distribution of tobacco, nicotine products for 1 year; urges public to build addiction-free state

Gujarat govt transfers Surat civic chief M Nagarajan amid Nasirnagar demolition controversy

Schools to remain closed in Bhopal, Guna as heavy rain continues in MP

Har Ghar Tiranga campaign generates employment for Jeevika Didis in Samastipur

‘Not interested in lectures’, Rahul’s reply to HM Shah’s debate offer; takes ‘mouse’ jibe at media

Lok Sabha adjourned till 2 p.m. amid Opposition uproar

US launches digital portal for Golden Dome missile defence system development

US forces disable ship accused of breaching Iran blockade

India

SC orders CBI probe into custodial death of Chhattisgarh man, directs Rs 25 lakh interim compensation

Motion to send FCRA Bill to JPC adopted in Lok Sabha amid Opposition uproar

WII gives clarion call to save our gentle giants on World Elephant Day

TN Assembly passes CM Vijay’s resolution to freeze Lok Sabha strength at 543

Surat textile trader held after Rs 23.50 lakh fraud complaint reaches Gujarat Dy CM

World

India can play a key role in linking Middle East ties: Report

Bangladesh’s development programme slows to 53-year low: Report