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From property registration to parking: What Karnataka’s 8 new Bills mean for you
BENGALURU — The Karnataka legislature has passed eight new Bills that amend property registration, land use rules and digital governance across the state. The…
Perplexity AI in Talks With Nvidia for Funding at Over $30 Billion Valuation
AI search startup Perplexity is in discussions with Nvidia for a new funding round that would value the company above $30 billion, according to…
Trump’s ‘Operation Economic Outcast’ Against Iran: How US Sanctions Could Reshape India’s Energy Security and Diplomatic Balancing Act
Washington’s sweeping new sanctions on Iran threaten to upend India’s energy imports, trade ties, and strategic partnerships in the Middle East—forcing New Delhi into…
Infosys Awards 70% Average Bonus Amid Profit Growth but Cuts Revenue Outlook, Leaving Salary Hike Decisions in Limbo
BENGALURU — Infosys, India’s second-largest information technology services company, has disbursed an average bonus of 70% of monthly salary to its employees for the…
Mullappally Ramachandran Slams Centre’s Move to Shift Mangaluru from Palakkad Railway Division, Warning of ₹600 Crore Revenue Loss
MANGALURU, KERALA – Former Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president Mullappally Ramachandran has launched a scathing attack on the Union government’s decision to transfer…
From Celluloid to Digital: How Chennai’s Cinema Industry Reinvented Itself for a New Era
CHENNAI — For nearly a century, the Tamil film industry—long anchored in Chennai’s Kodambakkam neighborhood—has been a cultural and economic powerhouse in India. But…
India’s 2026 Hockey World Cup Campaign Collapses in Quarterfinal Heartbreak Against Argentina
Bhubaneswar, India — India’s men’s hockey team suffered a crushing 3-5 defeat to Argentina in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Hockey World Cup, ending…
Calicut University Overhauls College Union Election Rules in Push for Transparency and Student Participation
CALICUT, Kerala — Calicut University has launched a sweeping review of its college union election rules, appointing a five-member expert panel to recommend reforms…
Wayanad Transforms Into Cultural Hub as Week-Long Onam Celebrations Begin
WAYANAD, Kerala — The mist-clad hills of Wayanad are set to come alive with color, music, and tradition as the district launches a week-long…
US Nutrition Startup Berry Street Merges with India’s Healthify in Strategic Play Amid GLP-1 Boom
A landmark merger between U.S.-based nutrition startup Berry Street and India’s Healthify is set to reshape the global wellness industry, combining Western innovation with…
Milad-e-Sharif Procession in Malappuram Highlights Communal Harmony Amid Rising Religious Tensions
MALAPPURAM, KERALA — Thousands of devotees participated in the annual Milad-e-Sharif procession in Malappuram on Tuesday, marking the birth of the Prophet Muhammad in…
Mamdani’s Team Issues Clarification Memo as New York’s Pied-à-Terre Tax Sparks Outrage Among High-Value Homeowners
NEW YORK — New York City’s Finance Commissioner, Zohran Mamdani, has sent a written memo to residents amid growing backlash over the city’s controversial…
Rajasthan High Court Demands Accountability as Probe into Dalit Family Attack Shifts Hands Six Times
JAIPUR — The Rajasthan High Court has sharply questioned state police over repeated transfers of an investigation into a violent attack on a Dalit…
Chinese Humanoid Robots Shatter World Records in Sprinting and High Jump, Raising Questions About Human-Machine Limits
BEIJING — In a historic milestone for robotics, Chinese engineers have unveiled humanoid machines capable of outperforming the world’s greatest human athletes. At the…
Mexico’s Bison Reintroduction Marks a Turning Point for North America’s Lost Grasslands
COAHUILA, Mexico — In a landmark conservation milestone, Mexico has successfully reintroduced 47 American bison to the grasslands of Coahuila, reversing a 160-year absence…
This India Will Fight and Reply’: Jaiswal’s Defiant Remark Ignites Debate Over Cricket’s Competitive Spirit
MUMBAI — A heated on-field confrontation between India’s Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sri Lanka’s Asitha Fernando during a high-stakes cricket match has escalated into a…
India’s Security Forces Deployed Pellet Guns, Stun Grenades Against Gen Z Protesters, Amnesty Report Finds
New Delhi, August 25, 2026 — India’s security forces used pellet guns, stun grenades, and electric shock devices against student-led protests in 2025 and…
American Airlines Ordered to Pay ₹3.61 Lakh to Delhi Couple After Damaged Luggage and Missing Belongings
A Delhi consumer commission has directed American Airlines to compensate a local couple with ₹3.61 lakh after their checked baggage arrived in Toronto with…
Sudden Downpour Brings Relief and Chaos to City as Monsoon Arrives Early
A sudden and intense spell of rain swept through the city on Sunday evening, offering respite from days of oppressive heat but also triggering…
Mark Zuckerberg’s Wife Priscilla Chan’s $125 Million School to Shut Down After a Decade of Struggles
East Palo Alto, California — The Primary School, a high-profile educational experiment founded by Priscilla Chan, wife of Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, will close…
Heavy Rain Triggers State-Wide School Closures Across India as Monsoon Intensifies
Multiple states announce localized school shutdowns amid IMD warnings of "heavy to very heavy" rainfall, raising concerns over flood risks and infrastructure resilience. NEW…
Marching in the Dark Review – Rural Indian Widows Defy Poverty and Taboos in Stirring Documentary
By Herald Express Staff A powerful new documentary, Marching in the Dark, exposes the harrowing yet inspiring struggle of rural Indian widows left to…
Woman Stabs Husband in Chandigarh, Attempts to Bag His Intestines Before Jumping Off Roof in Front of Landlord
CHANDIGARH — A gruesome domestic attack in Chandigarh has left a 40-year-old man dead after his wife allegedly stabbed him multiple times, attempted to…
DMK Stages Walkout in Tamil Nadu Assembly Over TVK Government’s Abrupt Scrapping of Parandur Airport Project
CHENNAI — Tensions within Tamil Nadu’s ruling coalition erupted on the floor of the state legislative assembly on August 24, 2026, as members of…