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India News
More India →Iran, US our friends but Pak was mediator: Rahul says PM watched from sidelines
Iran, US our friends but Pak was mediator: Rahul says PM watched from sidelines
India Today · 13 AugFormer TISS student moves Bombay HC for pre-arrest bail over campus event
Former TISS student moves Bombay HC for pre-arrest bail over campus event
India Today · 13 AugUNSC sanctions report says Red Fort attack ‘officially attributed’ to Al-Qaeda in Indian Subcontinent
The report added that there was some concern about “Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent trying to exploit Bangladesh to establish cells there”
The Hindu · 13 AugSeven-judge Supreme Court Bench to hear if legislative privilege overrides free speech
A three-judge Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant passed the order in a case travelling back to April 2003; The Hindu had published an editorial criticising then Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa.
The Hindu · 13 AugBJP MP Ananta Maharaj stripped of top Bengal honour after remark on Netaji
BJP MP Ananta Maharaj stripped of top Bengal honour after remark on Netaji
India Today · 13 AugCopy-pasted from US: Tehseen Poonawalla shares Gadkari video on E20 petrol
Copy-pasted from US: Tehseen Poonawalla shares Gadkari video on E20 petrol
India Today · 13 AugAkali Dal chief Sukhbir Badal attacked in Maharashtra’s Nanded; one held
Mr. Badal’s hand injured in the attack with ‘kirpan’; Fadnavis orders probe
The Hindu · 13 Aug97 MoUs worth over ₹67,542 crore signed at TVK government’s first investment conclave in Tamil Nadu
The Ramanathapuram region gets its first big investment of ₹1,000 crore from the Phoenix Kothari Group
The Hindu · 13 Aug
World News
More World →Falling Danube flow forces shutdown of Romania’s sole nuclear plant
Romania had tried to avert a total shutdown of the plant, which usually generates a fifth of the country's electricity.
Al Jazeera · 13 AugInfantino’s FIFA fate must go to an election, says Africa football chief
CAF have given under-fire Gianni Infantino their backing, and now say the FIFA president must stand in March's election.
Al Jazeera · 13 AugThree men will be executed on the same day as death penalties rise in US
Despite growing opposition to the death penalty, one state is behind the rising numbers.
BBC World · 13 AugFive charts that explain the high cost of living in the UK
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is on a nationwide tour to listen to the ‘financial concerns’ of the people.
Al Jazeera · 13 AugUS-Iran talks in deadlock – what’s the latest?
The US and Iran continue their standoff in the Strait of Hormuz as mediators try to coax talks.
Al Jazeera · 13 AugColombia earthquake response tests new far-right government
Disaster tests President Abelardo de la Espriella and his government as it scrambles to find survivors and provide aid.
Al Jazeera · 13 AugMore than 135 million people in Europe face temperatures over 35C
Europe is the fastest-warming continent in the world and in some places is ill-equipped to deal with hot weather.
Al Jazeera · 13 AugInflation eased slightly in July. And, ICE plans to give officers electric shock gloves
Inflation cooled a bit last month, according to a new report from the Labor Department. And, ICE plans to equip its officers with electric shock gloves.
NPR World · 13 Aug
Tech News
More Tech →Claude's new Scarlet Letter watermark is invisible — for now
The mark flags anything Claude processed, even human writing it only edited.
Ars Technica · 13 AugToddler's tragic death from brain-destroying amoeba offers lessons for doctors
Boy's unusual symptoms could help identify the next case sooner.
Ars Technica · 12 AugSome Claude users are mad that Anthropic’s new watermarks will catch them using it at their jobs, classes
Is Anthropic's new watermarking system a travesty? Some have taken to social media to complain that it is.
TechCrunch · 12 AugAI nuclear power firm Fermi finally has a new CEO
Lee McIntire, an independent member of Fermi's board, has been hired as CEO, more than three months since the company fired co-founder Toby Neugebauer from the top post.
TechCrunch · 12 AugThe web’s newest weapon against AI scrapers is a font
“ShieldFont” aims to poison AI training data without making pages unreadable for people.
Ars Technica · 12 AugTerabytes of credentials leaked in massive supply-chain attack
The data was scraped and exfiltrated from 2,500 users of a compromised AI package.
Ars Technica · 12 AugPixel 11 event live blog: Let’s watch Trevor Noah introduce Google’s new phones
It's almost time for the Made by Google keynote, where the company will show off the brand-new Pixel hardware it announced today. Like last year, it'll be a celebrity-packed live show, though Trevor Noah is hosting inste…
The Verge · 12 AugThis 8BitDo mechanical keyboard has an extra keypad and is 30 percent off
If you’re looking for a mechanical keyboard that can give your desk a touch of retro flair, Amazon has 8BitDo’s Retro Mechanical Keyboard with Dual Super Buttons on sale for $69.99, one of the lowest prices we’ve seen fo…
The Verge · 12 Aug
Business News
More Business →Green energy to cut MSME secondary steel producers cost by 32%
Renewable power is available at ₹4.5-6 per unit in several states, compared with grid tariffs of ₹7-8
The Hindu Business · 13 AugMuthoot Microfin eyeing micro-LAP focussed NBFCs for acquisition, plans to raise ₹500 cr via QIP
Company posted ₹81.3 crore first quarter net profit
The Hindu Business · 13 AugMore pesticide sprays, shorter waits raise residue concerns in Kashmir
Farmers in the Valley often harvest horticultural produce and vegetables without observing the recommended waiting period after pesticide application, raising concerns over pesticide residues in food entering local marke…
The Hindu Business · 13 AugBajaj General Insurance rolls out special motor cover for defence personnel
ProShield is a dedicated solution created to support military personnel by offering protection, convenience, and reliable financial assistance
The Hindu Business · 13 AugQ1 Results Today Live: TMPV Q1 PAT falls, Max Health PAT flat, Solar Ind, IPCA Lab, TVS Srichakra, V2 Retail, Honasa Consumer, Minda Corp PAT up, LG Electronics profit rises; Amber Enterprises, Brigade, JSW Cement to announce Q1 results
Q1 Results Today, 13th August 2026 Live Updates: Follow Q1FY27 live updates from businessline
The Hindu Business · 13 AugF&B out-of-home sales volume dip 8.6%, value growth in FY26: Worldpanel by Numerator
Group consumption ocassions, healthier food options reshaping the out-of-home food and beverage landscape
The Hindu Business · 13 AugGalaxy Health Insurance enters travel insurance segment with launch of new product
Product designed for Indians travelling overseas for leisure, business, education and employment
The Hindu Business · 13 AugAmaravati: CM Naidu opens Seed Access Road, steel bridges
The new connectivity is expected to make direct access to the capital faster, easier and more comfortable for motorists.
The Hindu Business · 13 Aug
Science News
More Science →Mice bred to run three times farther show no fertility or lifespan cost
Being an elite athlete—at least for a mouse—does not shorten lifespan or limit how many children one can have. This is the finding of a study 30 years in the making, and it runs counter to accepted evolutionary theory.
Phys.org · 13 AugCould geothermal roads help prevent potholes before they form? New trial aims to find out
The U.K.'s pothole problem could one day be tackled from beneath the road surface as researchers at the University of Surrey launch a pioneering trial that uses heat stored underground to keep roads cooler in summer, war…
Phys.org · 13 AugMarine heat waves are cooking our ocean ecosystems—and will only become more common
You may have heard reports of fish die-offs or seen photos of hauntingly bleached coral.
Phys.org · 13 AugEarly hardship may shape how oxytocin influences altruism
While humans are inherently social beings, they can interact and connect with others in very different ways. For instance, while some people tend to be more altruistic, others are less prone to helping their friends, acq…
Phys.org · 13 AugNZ's new flood maps are missing a hidden threat—the water quietly rising from below
The latest update of nationwide flood maps, to be released next year, will give communities across New Zealand the clearest picture yet of the regional risk of flooding.
Phys.org · 13 AugHow the value of star employees changes over a career
Overall, star employees tend to create value in different ways as their careers progress. Early on, they create outsized value through their individual performance. Experienced stars, meanwhile, contribute by helping col…
Phys.org · 13 AugShame, stigma, and culture prevent male intimate partner violence survivors from seeking help, study finds
Men are less likely than women to seek help after experiencing intimate partner violence, and new research from George Mason University found that the main barriers include viewing it as a private matter, fear of retalia…
Phys.org · 13 AugProtein-like nanoparticles sort themselves inside growing crystals, enabling controlled release
The tiny bones in your fingers withstand countless taps and swipes thanks to a precise blend of materials. Flexible collagen fibers form the framework, reinforced by hard calcium phosphate hydroxyapatite crystals. This i…
Phys.org · 13 Aug