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Top Iranian Commander Esmail Qaani Visits Iraq to Discuss Disarmament Plan
Major General Esmail Qaani, a top commander in Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), has traveled to Iraq to engage in high-level discussions regarding…
EU Packaging Waste Rules Spark Concern Among Small Businesses
The European Union's latest regulatory push to eliminate packaging waste and restrict "forever chemicals" has triggered a wave of anxiety among small-scale entrepreneurs and…
University of Cambridge to Launch Independent Inquiry Into Jason Arday Appointment
The University of Cambridge has committed to an independent investigation into the appointment of Jason Arday as a professor, following a period of intense…
International Energy Agency Warns of Rapidly Depleting Global Oil Stockpiles
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has issued an urgent warning regarding the precarious state of global oil reserves, reporting that stockpiles are "rapidly depleting."…
Roku Launches Fairground TV Channel Dedicated to AI Generated Content
Roku has expanded its streaming portfolio with the launch of Fairground TV, a 24/7 live channel composed entirely of generative artificial intelligence content. The…
Deepen India-US Space Partnership: NASA Invites ISRO to Join Moon Base Project Under Artemis Accords
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has formally invited the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to participate in the development of a permanent…
Akhilesh Yadav and Kiren Rijiju Clash Over FCRA Bill in Lok Sabha
A sharp confrontation erupted in the Lok Sabha on August 12, 2026, as Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav accused the Indian government of introducing…
Punjab Government to Install 3 Lakh Solar Streetlights in Villages for Rs 470 Crore
The Punjab government has launched a large-scale rural infrastructure initiative to install 300,000 solar-powered streetlights across villages throughout the state. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann…
Cash Row: Impeachment Motion Against Justice Yashwant Varma May Be Brought in Winter Session, Say Govt Sources
Government sources have indicated that a motion for the impeachment of Justice Yashwant Varma may be introduced during the upcoming Winter Session of Parliament.…
Parliament Panel Finds Charges Against Justice Yashwant Varma Proven
A Lok Sabha panel has formally concluded that charges against Justice Yashwant Varma concerning the discovery of unexplained cash at his residence have been…
Kerala High Court Sets Aside Centre's Refusal to Renew FCRA Licenses for Two NGOs
The Kerala High Court has overturned a decision by the Central Government to deny the renewal of Foreign Contribution (Regulation Act) (FCRA) licenses to…
IIT Graduate From Kadapa Secures 13 Central Government Positions, Joins ESIC
Lomada Nagendra Sai, an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), has entered the Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) as a branch manager…
Centre Redefines Ganga Floodplain Regulations, Drops Construction Free Zone Provision
The Union government has amended the regulatory framework governing the floodplains of the Ganga and its tributaries, effectively removing the specific legal designation of…
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams Faces Questioning Over Absence of Rain Rituals
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), one of the world's wealthiest and most influential religious institutions, is facing public and political scrutiny over its decision…
NLC India Renewables Awarded 200-MW Wind Power Project
NLC India Renewables has secured a Letter of Award (LoA) for the development of a 200-megawatt (MW) wind power project, marking a significant expansion…
In Venice, it’s not politics as usual as film-makers aim to recapture our attention
The Venice Film Festival has emerged as a critical arena for politically forthright cinema, with a new wave of filmmakers utilizing the platform to…
Lionel Messi Expresses Uncertainty Over Career Following Death of Father
Lionel Messi, widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers in history, has admitted to experiencing significant doubt regarding the future of his professional…
John Mitchell Says Coaching England Will Be Whole and Meaningful After Becoming UK Citizen
John Mitchell, the head coach of the England women’s national rugby team, the Red Roses, has officially become a citizen of the United Kingdom.…
Panel Proposes Capping Private Hospital Room Charges at Three Star Hotel Rates in Metros
A government-appointed panel has recommended the implementation of a strict ceiling on room charges for private hospitals operating in India's metropolitan areas. The proposal…
Charges Proved Against Justice Yashwant Verma in Cash-at-Home Case: Probe Panel
A probe panel has concluded that all three charges brought against Justice Yashwant Verma regarding the discovery of undisclosed cash at his residence have…
Kiren Rijiju Criticizes Congress for Avoiding Debate on Student Unrest
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has launched a sharp critique of the Congress party, accusing the primary opposition of deliberately avoiding a parliamentary discussion regarding…
Flight Disruptions Hit Three Major Indian Carriers in Single Day
A series of operational failures across three of India's primary airline carriers on August 12, 2026, has raised concerns regarding the stability of the…
Over 3,100 kg of Gutkha Destroyed in Tirupattur Enforcement Drive
Authorities in Tirupattur have carried out a large-scale destruction of more than 3,100 kilograms of banned gutkha, marking a significant escalation in the regional…
Assam Government to Verify Flood Relief Funds Collected by 72 YouTubers
The Assam government has initiated a formal verification process to scrutinize flood relief funds raised by 72 YouTubers, seeking to determine the exact amount…