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TechCrunch Mobility Examines the Hidden Human Cost of Robotaxis
A recent edition of TechCrunch Mobility, published August 30, 2026, reframes the rapidly expanding autonomous vehicle sector as a story with consequences extending well…
Liux's Big Microcar Bets on Sustainability to Take on Chinese Rivals
A Spanish startup named Liux is preparing to launch its electric microcar, the "Big," into a highly competitive market dominated by Chinese manufacturers, staking…
Karnataka Minister Sparks Row Over Islam Remarks; BJP Demands Removal Alleging Anti-Hindu Bias
A political firestorm has erupted in Karnataka after a state minister, N. Chaluvarayaswamy, was captured on video making remarks about Islam that have been…
Karnataka Will Not Replicate Andhra Pradesh's Investment Model, Says Industry Minister
Bengaluru — Karnataka's Large and Medium Industries Minister M.B. Patil has stated that the state will not copy Andhra Pradesh's methods for attracting investment,…
Four Die in Suspected Hooch Tragedy in Patna
Four people have died and several others have fallen ill in a suspected case of hooch (illicit liquor) consumption in Patna, Bihar, according to…
Karnataka Minister Krishna Byre Gowda Directs Greater Bengaluru Authority to Take Disciplinary Action Over Streetlight Failures
Bengaluru — Karnataka Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda has directed the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) to initiate disciplinary proceedings against officials responsible for persistent…
PM Modi Receives Uzbekistan's 'Oliy Darajali Do'stlik' Order, Marking 36th International Honour
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with Uzbekistan's prestigious 'Oliy Darajali Do'stlik' Order on August 30, 2026, according to a report by…
Farmers' Associations Push for Reopening of Toddy Taps in Tamil Nadu
Chennai — Farmers' associations in Tamil Nadu are calling on the state government to lift the longstanding ban on toddy, arguing that legalization would…
French LGBTQ Rights Leader Hospitalised After 'Despicable Homophobic Attack' in Paris
A prominent French LGBTQ rights activist and serving police officer was hospitalised after being physically assaulted in Paris's historic Marais district, an incident that…
Trump Threatens to Report NBC Anchor Kristen Welker to FCC Over Election Coverage
President Donald Trump announced Sunday that NBC News anchor Kristen Welker would be referred to the Federal Communications Commission for potential "rebuke or punishment"…
Grindr Charts Expansion Beyond Dating as CEO Pushes to Close "Wall Street Discount
Grindr, the dating app that has defined LGBTQ+ digital spaces for over a decade, is betting that its future lies in becoming a comprehensive…
NSW Water Prosecution Authority Undermined by Licence Validity Questions
The New South Wales water enforcement regime faces a potential collapse in its ability to pursue large-scale water theft cases after a successful legal…
FIR Filed Against Rahul Gandhi Over Remarks on Haldwani Purification Ritual Controversy
A First Information Report has been registered against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in connection with comments he made regarding a "purification yajna" held in…
Landslide Disrupts Shimla-Kalka Rail Services, 4 Trains Cancelled Till September 1
A landslide on the Shimla-Kalka narrow-gauge railway has forced the cancellation of four train services through September 1, disrupting travel on a UNESCO World…
Ravi Kishan Compares Gorakhpur to Spain, Draws Laughter from Yogi Adityanath
On August 31, 2026, actor and Member of Parliament Ravi Kishan remarked that Gorakhpur feels like Spain during a public engagement, prompting Uttar Pradesh…
HR&CE Department sets up mobile phone deposit centres at Arunachaleswarar and Sri Lakshminarasimhar temples
Tamil Nadu’s Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department has opened mobile‑phone deposit centres at two major temples in Tirupati—Arunachaleswarar Temple and Sri Lakshminarasimhar Temple.…
Tributes Paid to Moopanar on His 25th Death Anniversary, a Legacy of Pragmatic Leadership and Political Bridge-Building
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Across Tamil Nadu and beyond, political leaders, party workers, and citizens paid tribute on Tuesday to E. M. M. Moopanar, the veteran politician…
V-P to inaugurate college's silver jubilee celebrations in Kochi
The Vice Principal of a college in Kochi will inaugurate silver jubilee celebrations marking 25 years since the institution's founding, according to a statement…
Anbumani Ramadoss Calls for Reservoir at Parandur Site Proposed for Chennai's Second Airport
PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss has called for the creation of a large reservoir at Parandur, the site identified for Chennai's proposed second airport, while…
AI ADMK Announces Protest in Alanganallur Against TVK MLA's Remarks on Jallikattu
The opposition AIADMK party in Tamil Nadu has announced plans to hold a protest demonstration in Alanganallur, condemning remarks made by a Tamilaga Vettri…
Woman's Murder: Couple Arrested in Manipur Being Brought to Chennai
A couple has been arrested in Manipur in connection with the murder of a woman whose body was discovered in the rear general compartment…
Cash Settlements on Home Insurance Claims Leaving Vulnerable Australians Short-Changed, ASIC Says
Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has issued a formal warning that insurers are increasingly opting for cash settlements on home insurance claims rather…
US Open Tennis 2026: Pegula Advances as Third Seed While Medvedev Moves Forward on Opening Day
Jessica Pegula, the American third seed, opened her 2026 US Open campaign with a straight-sets victory at Flushing Meadows on Saturday, moving smoothly into…
Three-point dunks and mid‑court shots worth four: how Australia's NBL is seeking to shake up traditional rules
Australia's National Basketball League (NBL) has submitted a bold set of rule changes to the sport's global governing body, Fiba, seeking to revalue spectacular…