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NASA Student Aviation Challenge Targets Infrastructure Inspection Innovation
NASA has launched its Gateways to Blue Skies competition, inviting collegiate teams to devise novel aircraft‑based methods for inspecting land‑based infrastructure such as bridges,…
WHO: Ebola can be contained in months if enough funding is provided
The World Health Organization announced on August 18, 2026 that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo could be brought under control…
Israeli strike reported to kill at least six in Gaza City
An Israeli airstrike in Gaza City killed at least six people, Palestinian health officials said, highlighting the continued fragility of diplomatic efforts to secure…
Trump Says No Talks Planned With Iran Amid Anger Over Iran-Oman Hormuz Deal
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump declared Tuesday that no negotiations with Iran are on the horizon, intensifying tensions after Tehran and Oman finalized a…
Visakhapatnam Collector inspects venues for BRICS Sports Ministers’ Meeting
The Collector of Visakhapatnam carried out an on‑site inspection of the facilities designated to host the upcoming BRICS Sports Ministers’ Meeting, according to a…
Batwara 1947 Hits Rs 30 Crore With 12.5% Day 5 Jump, Lags At 24 % Of Budget
The period drama starring Sunny Deol has crossed the Rs 30 crore mark on its fifth day at the box office, but the film has recovered only…
BJP Assigns Key Leaders to Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Gujarat Ahead of State Elections
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OpenAI CEO Altman Predicts ChatGPT Will Soon Monitor Screens, Meetings, and Emails
Within six months, ChatGPT could be capable of watching your screen, joining meetings, and reading emails and documents, according to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.…
Pune boy, 11, dies on pothole-ridden road; MLA says 'accidents happen
An 11‑year‑old boy lost his life after falling into a pothole on a road in Pune, sparking immediate public anger and a political row…
US sanctions International Criminal Court president and trial lawyer
The United States has imposed financial sanctions on the president of the International Criminal Court and a trial lawyer who has represented the court,…
WNBA apologizes after security asks fans to cover trans athlete shirts at Fever-Dream game
The WNBA issued an apology on Monday after security personnel asked fans to cover shirts containing messages about transgender women participating in women's sports…
Maoist Leader Acquitted in 2008 Laxmanananda Saraswati Murder Case, Due to Lack of Evidence
The acquittal of a Maoist leader in the 2008 murder of Laxmanananda Saraswati, a prominent Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) activist, has sparked widespread debate…
Bengaluru Space Startup Unveils AI-Powered Optical Sensor Network for Low Earth Orbit Monitoring
A Bengaluru-based space technology startup has introduced a new optical sensor network designed to monitor objects in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) using artificial intelligence.…
Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan Accuses CPI(M) of Orchestrating Vilification Campaign
Thiruvananthapuram - Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan has accused the CPI(M) of orchestrating a coordinated vilification campaign against the United Democratic Front (UDF) government.…
India imposes phased ban on import of 405 defence items to boost domestic production
India has announced a phased ban on the import of 405 defence items, a move designed to accelerate domestic manufacturing and reduce the country’s…
US Judge Rules Government Can Revoke Deportation Protections for Ethiopians
A U.S. federal judge in Washington, D.C., has ruled that the Biden administration has the legal authority to revoke deportation protections for Ethiopian nationals…
Phoebe Bridgers Debuts 'Lost Weekend' in Stripped-Back Union Chapel Performance
Phoebe Bridgers opened a limited‑attendance concert at London’s Union Chapel on August 15, presenting tracks from her newly released third studio album “Lost Weekend.”…
Lalu Prasad Calls March Against ‘Dictatorial’ Bihar Government Over Siwan AK‑47 Firing
New Delhi — Former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad, the patriarch of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), has announced a public march for August…
After Delhi, why Cockroach Janta Party is turning up the heat in Bengal
Delhi has recently seen significant political shifts that are sending ripples across eastern India, and the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) is positioning itself at…
Documentary on Writer Zacharia Sheds Light on His Personal and Literary Journey
A new documentary titled “Zacharia” offers an intimate portrait of one of Kerala’s most influential contemporary writers, tracing his evolution from a modest village…
CM’s Chair Will Not Be Used to Hurt Anyone, Says D.K. Shivakumar
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar’s assurance that the chief minister’s chair will not be used to harm anyone underscores his pledge to foster inclusive…
Western Hyderabad gets new facility to collect, recycle construction waste
A new construction and demolition waste processing plant was inaugurated on Tuesday in the Serilingampally area of western Hyderabad, specifically at Nallabouthu Agapally. The…
Union Minister Meghwal to launch ‘Utkarsha Mahotsava 2026’ in Tirupati on August 19
Union Minister Meghwal is set to inaugurate the ‘Utkarsha Mahotsava 2026’ in Tirupati on August 19, a ceremony that will mark the start of…
Vijayanagar Government Extends Maternity Leave to 365 Days for Third Child in Latest Welfare Expansion
The Vijayanagar government has announced a significant expansion of maternity benefits for women state employees, granting 365 days of paid leave for a third…