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High-tech equipment moves to front line of China's emergency response

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:17:10 GMT

BEIJING, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- From drones scanning river embankments to fiber-optic sensors detecting hidden leaks, China is expanding its arsenal of high-tech equipment to bolster disaster management, enhancing capabilities that span early detection, monitoring and on-the-ground emergency response.

During this year's flood season, drones, fiber-optic sensors and electromagnetic detection devices have been deploye

Dodgers place closer Edwin Diaz (neck) on IL

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:40:21 GMT

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Struggling mightily since coming off the injured list late last month, Los Angeles Dodgers closer Edwin Diaz returned to the IL with a neck injury on Tuesday.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Diaz flew back to Los Angeles and will be examined on Wednesday. Diaz felt pain in his neck during Monday's road game against the Colorado Rockies.

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Report: Dodgers placing closer Edwin Diaz (undisclosed) on IL

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:40:29 GMT

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Struggling mightily since coming off the injured list late last month, Los Angeles Dodgers closer Edwin Diaz is returning to the IL, The Athletic reported on Tuesday.

The reason for this IL stint has not been disclosed. In a corresponding move, right-hander Emmet Sheehan will be called up from Triple-A Oklahoma City to provide bullpen depth.

Diaz, 32, ret

After Building for the World's Brands, factori.com Now Wants Indians to Own Theirs -- and Calls It "Truecommerce"

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:02:58 GMT

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Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 18: For two decades, India's e-commerce story has been told in gross merchandise value. A quieter statistic has gone largely unexamined: of the millions of Indians who sell online, very few own the customer they sell to.

factori.com, a Bengaluru-based global manufacturing and sourcing platform that supplies bulk apparel and corporate goods to orga

BSF focuses on enhancing drone skills of troops deployed on borders

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:00:43 GMT

By Rajnish Singh

New Delhi [India], August 18 (ANI): In an attempt to deal with any untoward incident, the Border Security Force (BSF) is focused on enhancing the drone-handling skills of its personnel, especially those deployed along the borders, with drones emerging as an anticipated threat element against the country.

Officials close to the skill-upgradation initiative said specialised drone training ha

SUGOI: Rare'Z by The House of Rare's New Sneaker Collection Finds the Extraordinary in Everyday Movement

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:59:16 GMT

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New Delhi [India], August 18: There are some things you don't quite know how to describe. You simply react to them.

In Japanese, 'Sugoi' is an expression of that instinctive reaction - amazing, incredible, extraordinary. It is what you say when something catches you off guard, when the feeling comes before the explanation.

It is this feeling that gives SUGOI, the latest sneaker collection from Ra

Campus Shoes Announces 'The Kids' Constitution' This Independence Day, Reimagining Freedom Through the Right to Play

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:31:54 GMT

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New Delhi [India], August 18: This Independence Day, Campus Shoes launched 'The Kids' Constitution' under its children's footwear line, Campus Kids, putting a child's perspective on freedom at the centre of the conversation. Built around 'The Freedom to Play,' the initiative reimagines the language of the Constitution through the eyes of children - asking what they would declare as their fundamental freedoms

Veerhealth Care Limited Reports Strong Q1 FY27 Performance with 388% YoY Revenue Growth and 412.50% YoY PAT Up

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:31:35 GMT

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New Delhi [India], August 18: Veerhealth Care Limited (BSE: VEERHEALTH), one of India's growing listed companies in the Vegan Ayurvedic and Herbal Cosmetics segment, has reported a strong performance for the first quarter of FY2026-27, supported by growth in export sales, new product categories and expanding domestic and international opportunities.

Q1 FY27 Financial Highlights

The Company reporte

"Biggest opponent, obstacle": Iran FM accuses Israel of sabotaging ceasefire deal with US

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:32:23 GMT

Tehran [Iran], August 18 (ANI): Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Tuesday accused Israel of actively sabotaging diplomacy, calling the country 'the biggest opponent and obstacle' to the implementation of a ceasefire understanding with the US, Iranian news agency ISNA reported.

'The biggest opponent and obstacle to the implementation of the memorandum of understanding was and is the Zionist regime [Israe

Four Months. Eleven Stores. Keemti's Rapid Rise Signals Bold Retail Ambitions, Eyes 88 Stores by Year-End

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:29:54 GMT

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 18: Keemti Jewels, the contemporary lab grown diamond jewellery brand founded by Armaan Kothari and backed by the Kothari Group, entrepreneur Nikhil Kamath and Kavin Shah, has rapidly emerged as one of India's fastest-growing jewellery brands, building a network of 11 retail stores within just four months of launch. Leveraging this momentum, the brand is now targeting

Tigers strive to build momentum, clinch series vs. Pirates

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:55:14 GMT

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The Detroit Tigers know they can't afford any extended losing streaks for the rest of the season.

After snapping a three-game skid, the Tigers will turn to Keider Montero (9-7, 3.22 ERA) on Tuesday against the host Pittsburgh Pirates in hopes of stringing wins together. The Pirates will start fellow right-hander Braxton Ashcraft (12-5, 3.82) for the second contest of

2015 Kerala Assembly Ruckus: High Court quashes criminal cases against former UDF MLAs

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:58:04 GMT

Kochi (Keralam) [India], August 18 (ANI): The Kerala High Court has quashed criminal proceedings against Congress leaders M A Vaheed, Dominic Presentation, K Sivadasan Nair, and A T George in connection with the 2015 Kerala Legislative Assembly brawl.

The case stemmed from complaints filed by former Left Democratic Front (LDF) women legislators Jameela Prakasham and K K Lathika, who accused the UDF leaders of phy

71% of Healthcare Professionals in India Say AI Has Increased Their Capacity to See More Patients: Philips Future Health Index 2026 India Report

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:30:47 GMT

BusinessWire India

New Delhi [India], August 18: Philips a global leader in health technology, today announced the India findings of its Future Health Index 2026 report. The global research surveyed over 2,000 healthcare professionals and over 20,000 patients across 10 countries, including 200 healthcare professionals and 2,004 patients in India.

Artificial intelligence is delivering measurable benefits acr

Axis Max Life Insurance reports 17% YoY growth in Individual Adjusted First Year Premium in 3M FY'27; VNB increases by 33% YoY

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:29:55 GMT

VMPL

New Delhi [India], August 18: Max Financial Services Limited has recorded consolidated revenue excluding investment income at 7,289 crores, growing 18% year-on-year in 3M FY'27. The consolidated revenue including investment income stands at 14,977 crores and consolidated Profit after Tax (PAT) at 118 crores in 3M FY'27 grew by 37%.

Axis Max Life Insurance Limited, formerly known as Max Life Insurance C

The Next Promotion in Operations May Depend Less on Experience and More on AI

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:58:35 GMT

VMPL

New Delhi [India], August 18: Professionals who can combine operational expertise with AI capabilities are increasingly commanding a premium in today's job market. According to PwC's 2025 Global AI Jobs Barometer, workers with AI skills earn an average 56% wage premium over peers in comparable roles, while industries adopting AI are seeing three times higher growth in revenue per employee than less AI-expose

Keralam govt to back investors with regulatory, infrastructure support to scale Vizhinjam EXIM operations: CM Satheesan

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:58:25 GMT

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) [India], August 18 (ANI): The Keralam government has reiterated its support to expanding operations for Vizhinjam Port, saying that it will provide regulatory facilitation and infrastructure support to those seeking to expand export-import (EXIM) activity through Vizhinjam International Seaport, Chief Minister VD Satheesan said after reviewing operations at the port.

Satheesan said st

SEMICON India 2026 to bring 500+ exhibitors, firms from 40 countries to showcase India's semiconductor push

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:57:47 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 18 (ANI): More than 500 exhibitors, including 294 international companies, from over 40 countries are set to participate in SEMICON India 2026, as India seeks to build a comprehensive semiconductor ecosystem spanning manufacturing, design, supply chains and technology, according to a press release.

The fifth edition of SEMICON India will be held from September 17-19 at Yashobhoomi in New

Hundreds of Ukrainian drones target Moscow overnight mayor

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:48:00 GMT

At least three people were injured, including a child, and dozens of homes damaged after 620 UAVs swarmed the Russian capital and its suburbs

At least three people, including a child, have been injured, dozens of homes damaged, and 5,000 left without power after an overnight Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow Region.

Governor Andrey Vorobyev said drones targeted multiple districts outside the

Sonata Software Appoints Hariprasad Rebala as Chief AI Officer

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 06:31:01 GMT

PRNewswire

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 18: Sonata Software (NSE: SONATSOFTW) (BSE: 532221) today announced the appointment of Hariprasad Rebala (Hari) as Chief AI Officer. Appointment strengthens Sonata's AI leadership as the company accelerates its transformation into an AI-native enterprise.

In his role, Hari will lead Sonata's end-to-end AI-led busi

Delhi HC restrains use of actress Khushi Kapoor's name, image, likeness through AI, deepfakes without consent

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:59:40 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 17 (ANI): The Delhi High Court has restrained unidentified persons and certain entities from using or exploiting actress Khushi Kapoor's name, image, likeness and other distinctive attributes of her persona without her consent, including through artificial intelligence, generative AI, deepfakes, AI chatbots, face morphing, voice cloning and synthetic media.

Justice Jyoti Singh observed t

Hexaware Helps Enterprises Achieve Infinite Momentum by Removing Friction Across the Estate

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:57:48 GMT

PRNewswire

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 17: Hexaware Technologies (NSE: HEXT), a global provider of IT solutions and services, today introduced the Zero Friction Enterprise, a delivery framework designed to address the operational and technological resistance that slows performance across the enterprise estate. Introduces the Zero Friction Enterprise to Close the Gap Between Where Organizations Are and Th

Core De Industries: Building India's Integrated Food & Beverage Innovation Ecosystem

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:57:43 GMT

PNN

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 17: India's food and beverage sector is entering a new phase of growth, driven by demand for healthier products, functional nutrition, plant-based alternatives, protein-rich foods, convenience and differentiated consumer experiences. However, transforming a promising food or beverage idea into a stable, scalable and commercially viable product remains a major challenge for

Senses Electronics: From Pune Startup to a Leading Indian Smart Board and Interactive Panel Brand

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:34:29 GMT

VMPL

New Delhi [India], August 17: Founded in Pune in 2013, Senses Electronics has built more than a decade of experience in smart boards, interactive flat panels, classroom software and AI-powered education technology for schools and institutions across India.

Digital technology is becoming a regular part of classrooms across India. Schools, colleges and coaching institutes are using smart boards, interact

Data centres straining power grids, but smarter grid systems may ease pressure: Report

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:30:57 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 17 (ANI): The rapid growth of data centres, driven in large part by artificial intelligence, is putting fresh pressure on the power grids, but the same technology could also help utilities make the grid more reliable and better prepared for rising electricity demand, according to a report by KYRO AI.

The report, citing the example of the United States, said data centres used 4 per cent o

Eco Gadgets Raises Seed Funding from Amity Technology Incubator to Build Consumer-to-Retailer Platform for Used Electronics

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:59:50 GMT

VMPL

New Delhi [India], August 17: Eco Gadgets Eservices Pvt. Ltd., a consumer-to-retailer platform enabling customers to sell their old electronics, today announced it has raised seed funding from Amity Technology Incubator, the startup incubation arm of Amity Group. The funding amount is undisclosed.

Launched in August 2025, Eco Gadgets is building infrastructure to make selling used electronics simple, t

China unfolds AI landscape with diversified local strengths

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:15:38 GMT

BEIJING, Aug. 17 (Xinhua) -- China is leveraging nationwide capabilities to forge a locally tailored but nationally coordinated AI industry landscape to generate fresh momentum for broader commercial deployment.

The latest economic data from the 31 provincial-level regions presents an overall artificial intelligence sector featuring the surging demand for AI terminal applications with a tiered development layout

"We won't stop inspecting until all schools are fixed": CJP's Ashutosh Ranka defies Rajasthan Education Department order

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:30:27 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 17 (ANI): Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) co-convenor Ashutosh Ranka on Monday challenged Rajasthan Education Minister Madan Dilawar following an official circular restricting external visitors from entering government schools.

Rebuffing potential police action, Ranka declared that ongoing inspections of dilapidated school infrastructure across the state would continue unabated.

In a p

Fastrr Checkout Helps D2C Brands Tackle Conversion, RTO Challenges

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:30:46 GMT

VMPL

New Delhi [India], August 17: Shiprocket has rolled out 20 features under Fastrr Checkout for D2C brands in India, spanning conversion, payments, delivery-risk management, and post-purchase engagement. The company says Fastrr can enable checkout speeds up to 70% faster, reduce RTOs by up to 30%, and lower cart abandonment by up to 25%.

The platform brings key parts of the buying journey into one place,

Crackdown on food safety: Karnataka inspects over 2,000 establishments, seizes tonnes of unsafe food

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:29:57 GMT

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 17 (ANI): In a massive, statewide enforcement drive, Karnataka's Department of Food Safety and Drugs Administration inspected hostels, schools, hotels, highway dhabas, e-commerce warehouses, and bus stands, collecting thousands of samples and levying hefty fines on non-compliant businesses.

The extensive operation targeted hygiene violations, artificial additives, mislabeled

YARI Robotics Launches YARI V6X and YARI Atlas

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:29:58 GMT

BusinessWire India

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 17: YARI Robotics today announced the worldwide launch of YARI V6X, its flight controller for unmanned vehicles, and YARI Atlas, a unified data platform designed to accelerate autonomy development and simplify vehicle operations.

YARI Robotics is building hardware, software, and autonomy infrastructure for teams developing unmanned aerial, ground, a

"Modi ji, look at what your NTA has just done": Rahul Gandhi targets Govt as NTA announces re-exam of UGC-NET

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:59:13 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 17 (ANI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday criticised the National Testing Agency (NTA) over its decision to re-conduct the UGC-NET examinations for English, Commerce and Sociology, targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and saying, 'Modi ji, look at what your NTA has just done.'

He said that the agency had set faulty papers and repeated old questions, forcing thousands of candida

Hormuz Traffic Grinds To Near Halt Again As Talks Stall

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 03:05:00 GMT

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Hormuz Traffic Grinds To Near Halt Again As Talks Stall

Data showed that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz slowed over the weekend as attacks continued in the important waterway and as talks stalled between Washington and Tehran on ways to end the crisis.

Shiptracking data from Kpler showed that five commodity vessels transited the strait on August 15,

Iranian Parliamentary Deputy Apologizes To Mahsa Amini's Family

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 03:05:00 GMT

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Iranian Parliamentary Deputy Apologizes To Mahsa Amini's Family

An Iranian parliamentary deputy has apologized to the parents of Mahsa Amini for statements he made about her 2022 death, which sparked Iran's Women, Life, Freedom protests.

Ahmad Ariainejad recently said in a television debate that Amini had "gone to hell" and fueled months of "riots."

Amini, a 22-year-old K

60-Day Deadline Expires For US, Iran Talks Under Framework Agreement

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 03:05:00 GMT

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Trump Repeats Main Goal: 'Iran Cannot Have A Nuclear Weapon'

US President Donald Trump has again said the primary US aim in dealings with Iran is that Tehran must not develop or acquire nuclear weapons.

"The number one Goal is, and always will be, that Iran cannot have, in any way, shape, or form, a Nuclear Weapon," Trump wrote in a short post on his Truth Social platform on Au

Trump Says US Not Seeking Extension Of Interim Deal With Iran

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 03:05:00 GMT

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Trump Says Tehran 'Not Going To Make The Kind Of Deal I Think Is Necessary'

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US President Donald Trump said Washingtonis not seeking an extension of the expiring framework agreement with Tehran, voicing pessimism about the prospects for a satisfactory deal.

The Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), signed on

Tommy John, whose pioneering surgery changed baseball, dies

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:05:03 GMT

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Tommy John, the namesake of a ligament-replacement surgery that paved a path to recovery for injured baseball players, has died. He was 83.

TMZ.com cited a statement released by John's agent, Mike Maguire, saying the pitcher passed away at his home in Lakewood Ranch, Fla., surrounded by his wife, Cheryl, and family. John had been in hospice c

NIELIT launches CYBER KUSHTI 2026 cybersecurity, AI hackathon

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:59:29 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 16 (ANI): The National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), has launched CYBER KUSHTI 2026, a national cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence (AI) hackathon designed to test and recognise human judgment in cybersecurity assessment.

Registration opened on August 15 and will remain open until

Ukrainian drone attack kills civilian in Moscow region governor

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:00:24 GMT

Six more people were injured as around 300 UAVs were intercepted, Andrey Vorobyev has said

An 83-year old man died and six more people were injured as a result of an overnight Ukrainian drone strike in Moscow Region, local governor Andrey Vorobyev has said, adding that electronic warfare shot down or intercepted 287 Ukrainian UAVs.

The strike comes as Kiev has intensified long-range attacks

Ecological milestone on 80th Independence Day: 20 blackbucks rewilded into Kutch's Banni grasslands

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 08:58:12 GMT

Kutch (Gujarat) [India], August 16 (ANI): Marking India's 80th Independence Day on August 15, the Gujarat Forest Department, in collaboration with Greens Zoological Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre (GZRRC) - Vantara, successfully rewilded 20 blackbucks (Antilope cervicapra) into the Banni grasslands of Kutch.

The initiative marks a significant step forward in restoring native herbivore populations and reinforcin

Massive Overnight Ukrainian Drone Strikes Target Moscow Region

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 07:59:55 GMT

A series of drone attacks targeted the Moscow and Rostov regions overnight into August 16, causing fires at several warehouses and resulting in casualties.

In the city of Podolsk, a drone strike caused a fire at a Wildberries warehouse in the Koledino industrial park, Moscow region governor Andrei Vorobyov said.

Vorobyov said all employees had been evacuated and that none were injured. Videos showed a large

Massive Ukrainian Drone Strikes Target Moscow Region

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 07:59:55 GMT

A series of drone attacks targeted the Moscow and Rostov regions overnight into August 16, causing fires at several warehouses and resulting in fatalities.

In the city of Podolsk, a drone strike caused a fire at a Wildberries warehouse in the Koledino industrial park, Moscow region governor Andrei Vorobyov said.

Vorobyov said all employees had been evacuated and that none were injured. Videos showed a large

Iran Demands Access To Qatar In Dispute Over Downed Pilots

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 07:05:00 GMT

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Iran Demands Access To Qatar As Dispute Over Downed Pilots Escalates

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Iran has rejected Qatar's denial that it is holding three Iranian airmen, with Tehran demanding that Doha allow an Iranian Air Force expert team into the country to conduct an on-site investigation.

Mohammad Baqerzadeh, head of the Iranian Armed Forces committee

Trump Welcomes Saudi, Turkey, Pakistan Defense Pact

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 07:05:00 GMT

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Trump Welcomes Saudi, Turkey, Pakistan Defense Pact

US President Donald Trump said he was pleased by the recent signing of a defense agreement between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan -- one the participants said was not aimed at Tehran but which comes amid attacks by Iran on Saudi and other Gulf Arab nations.

"Very happy to see that Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have re

India's growth story broadens as banks, autos, e-commerce and private capital gain momentum: McKinsey

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 03:58:56 GMT

New Delhi, [India] August 16 (ANI): India's growth story is broadening beyond traditional engines, with banking, auto components, e-commerce and private markets emerging as key areas of opportunity, according to a series of recent reports by global consulting firm McKinsey & Company.

McKinsey's latest India-focused research points to strong domestic demand, digitalisation, manufacturing, exports and private c

An ancient craft explores new ways to stay relevant

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 03:15:20 GMT

YINCHUAN, Aug. 16 (Xinhua) -- Along the banks of the Yellow River in Zhongwei, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, an earthen-colored ceramics studio blends into the surrounding landscape.

Around a row of pottery wheels, visitors work their fingers into coarse clay, shaping vessels that will eventually become Xixia porcelain, a craft with centuries-old roots in the region.

Among them is Chang J

India's 12 Inspiring Icons of 2026

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 12:58:08 GMT

PNN

New Delhi [India], August 15: India's journey of growth and progress is shaped by people who create change through their work, ideas, dedication and service. From sports and healthcare to technology, entrepreneurship, education, immigration, spirituality, hospitality and social development, individuals across diverse fields continue to contribute to a stronger and more progressive India.

This Independen

Supreme Court seeks Centre's response on plea for strict enforcement of CSEAM reporting rules

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 12:29:55 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 15 (ANI): The Supreme Court has sought the response of the Union government on a plea seeking stronger enforcement of its directions requiring social media intermediaries to report Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Material (CSEAM) to law-enforcement authorities.

A bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and K Vinod Chandran on Friday issued notice to the Ministry of Electronics and Information

India's internet economy set for sustained growth; E-commerce logistics, food delivery to see strong expansion: Morgan Stanley

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:57:40 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 15 (ANI): India's internet economy has significant headroom for long-term growth, with rising digital adoption expected to drive expansion across online food delivery, e-commerce and logistics, while improving scale could support profitability, according to a research report by Morgan Stanley.

The global brokerage firm noted that India's internet stocks have already staged a strong recov

DEV IT Reports Q1 FY27 Consolidated Total Income of ~Rs 45 Cr, Sustaining Business Momentum with Continued Order Wins

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:29:03 GMT

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Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], August 14: Dev Information Technology Limited (DEV IT), (NSE - DEVIT, BSE - 543462 | INE060X01034), a global IT services company offering Cloud Services, Digital Transformation, Enterprise Applications, and Managed IT Services, has reported its Unaudited financials for Q1 FY27.

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This 80th Independence Day, Ilashrei Anand Brings Therapy Back to India's Roots Through Advaita Vedanta and Yoga Psychology

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:00:10 GMT

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Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 14: As India celebrates its 80th Independence Day, UNESCO Awardee Shankardoot and renowned Yoga Psychologist Ilashrei Anand is bringing therapy back to India's roots through Advaita Vedanta and Yoga Psychology, addressing freedom from anxiety, relationship struggles, fear of failure, people-pleasing and other emotions that quietly govern our choices.

Certified in

Handloom Hackathon 2026 Concludes with Breakthrough Innovations to Modernize India's USD 5 Billion Handloom Industry

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:57:40 GMT

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New Delhi [India], August 14: The Handloom Hackathon 2026, a nationwide innovation competition by the Office of the Development Commissioner for Handlooms under the Ministry of Textiles, concluded successfully with a Grand Finale at the Research and Innovation Park, IIT Delhi. The competition, conceptualised by ThinkStartup, attracted over 2,500 participants, with 280 finalists from the top 100 shortlist

Rankora Introduces AI-Powered SEO and GEO Platform to Help Brands Improve Visibility Across Search Engines and Large Language Models

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:31:52 GMT

VMPL

New Delhi [India], August 14: As the way people discover information continues to evolve, businesses are increasingly looking beyond traditional search engine optimization (SEO) to ensure their content is also visible in AI-powered search experiences. Addressing this shift, Rankora, an AI-driven SEO and Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) platform, has introduced a solution designed to help brands strengthe

In a $102.8B Indian Apparel Market, Estilocus Targets the Gap Between Premium and Cheap Fast Fashion Menswear

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:59:45 GMT

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Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 14: Walk into any wardrobe today, and you'll see the shift. Formal and casual are no longer separate--style is more personal. Men aren't just buying clothes; they're shaping how they want to be seen. The modern consumer is more aware, expressive, and less driven by fleeting trends.

This reflects a broader change in the Indian apparel market.

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 07:46:14 GMT

BEIJING, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- As record-breaking heat waves baked much of the Northern Hemisphere this summer, China has emerged as both a key global supplier of affordable cooling appliances and a favored destination for international travelers seeking cooler climes.

Across Europe, Chinese-made air conditioners (ACs) and other cooling gadgets -- energy-efficient, smart, and reasonably priced -- have been flying o

NCB secures return of fugitive drug kingpin Virender Basoya from UAE

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 06:57:57 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): In a major crackdown against a narcotics drug trafficking network, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has secured the return of fugitive drug kingpin Virender Singh Basoya from the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday announced the development in a post on X, calling it a new milestone in the Central government's zero-tolerance policy against narc

Rangers' Jacob deGrom optimistic arm ailment is minor

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 06:40:24 GMT

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Texas Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom hopes he won't miss additional time after exiting his Thursday start due to what the team announced was right triceps fatigue.

deGrom lasted just two innings in Texas' 7-0 loss to the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif. Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said postgame that deGrom likely would undergo a scan on his pitching arm.

Digital India Sale Crazy Offers (D.I.S.C.O.) Launched by Reliance Digital

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:58:37 GMT

PRNewswire

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 14: Reliance Digital, India's largest consumer electronics retailer, has launched D.I.S.C.O. (Digital India Sale Crazy Offers), a refreshed identity for its iconic Digital India Sale. Running till 16 August across Reliance Digital stores, RelianceDigital.in and MyJio Stores, the campaign brings irresistible offers across

ISS to host first spacewalk by Frenchwoman

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:13:12 GMT

The spacewalk is scheduled to start at 1235 GMT and last six and a half hours, with the goal of replacing a space-to-ground antenna on the orbital complex, according to NASA.

Adenot, 44, will be the second European woman to conduct a spacewalk, after Italian astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti's mission in 2022.

The French astronaut has been preparing for the operation for several days aboard the ISS, 400 kilo

War in Ukraine: several wounded in drone attack on Moscow region

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 06:32:32 GMT

A total of 620dronesflew towards theMoscowregion overnight, Russian officials said on Tuesday, reporting that several people were wounded and buildings were struck.

With frontline fighting at a near standstill and talks frozen,UkraineandRussiahave significantly stepped up long-distance attacks, pushing the civilian death toll to its highest levels since the war's first months in 2022.

Russian air defences d

Australia: Chinese Government Menaces Uyghur Diaspora

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 08:31:00 GMT

(Sydney) - The Chinese government is interrogating Uyghur Australians visiting Xinjiang, pressing them to collect information on Uyghurs in Australia, Human Rights Watch said today as its executive director, Philippe Bolopion, visited Australia.

Chinese authorities have long engaged in

"Twitched-Up" Bauer Sharp Playing Fast in New System | Updates

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:35:00 GMT

Keep informed with our daily updates: News, notes and more throughout Training Camp and the PreseasonbyScott Smith&Brianna DixBauer Sharp#84 TEHeight: 6-5Weight: 246 lbsCollege: LSUAugust 18 UpdatesThe Buccaneers are in the dog days of training camp, when minor injuries began to mount, putting some key players on the sideline for stretches of time and creating openings for other players to step in. One starter on offe

Peru: We Have to Be Active as a Society

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:59:13 GMT

Peru is once again entering an electoral process: the regional and municipal elections for the 20272030 term will be held next October 4, when governors, councilors, mayors, and provincial and district municipal council members will be elected. The electoral contest raises the following question: What are the main demands of the population that the future governors and mayors will have to address?

The Constitutio

Asked and Answered: Aug. 18

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:05:00 GMT

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RUSS PALLONE FROM TRINIDAD, CO: I watched the preseason game, Packers vs. Steelers at Acrisure Stadium. The playing surface appeared to be in excellent condition. Is that because this was the first game played on it, or has ownership gone in a different direction in reg

Practice 12: 2026 Miami Dolphins Training Camp Notebook

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:38:57 GMT

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The Dolphins were back on home turf Monday after a week-long trip to the nation's capital. The 12th practice of training camp featured a lot of the same standouts from the first 11 sessions.
Quarterback Malik Willis continues to progress in all areas of his game, perhaps none more than the mental processing department. Monday, he paired his sharp instincts with his unique arm talent, connec

Austin Reed: From the NICU to the End Zone

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Ryan Mink
Austin Reed was on daddy duty, taking his baby daughters to a pediatric appointment when the Ravens called.
Did he want to get back into the NFL? You bet.
Juggling family and football is nothing new for the Ravens' new 26-year-old quarterback. Reed literally did it after Saturday night's preseason opener at M&T Bank Stadium when he had to safely take a baby handoff from his wife from the

Five Observations from Monday's Practice | Chiefs Training Camp 8/17

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:46:24 GMT

Here are some quick notes from Mondays practice
Matt McMullen
The Kansas City Chiefs took the field for the 15th practice of training camp on Monday morning as they continued their preparation for the upcoming season.
Here's a quick rundown of what took place during Monday's practice, and for reference, all previous practice reports are available below:
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Rookie Quarterbacks Joe Fagnano and Austin Reed Enjoy a Special Debut

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:30:12 GMT

Ryan Mink
Many Ravens fans who came to M&T Bank Stadium for Saturday night's debut left happy that they got to see wide receiver Ja'Kobi Lane, the buzz of training camp, score a touchdown.
The man who threw Lane that pass, Joe Fagnano, had his own cheering squad, too.
It was a special debut for the Ravens' pair of rookie quarterbacks competing for the No. 3 spot behind Lamar Jackson and veteran ba

Todd Bowles Confirms Baker Mayfield Will Play on Saturday | Updates

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:55:00 GMT

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byScott Smith&Brianna Dix
Baker Mayfield#6 QBHeight: 6-1Weight: 215 lbsCollege: Oklahoma
August 17 Updates
Quarterback Baker Mayfield will make his 2026 preseason debut on Saturday evening when the Buccaneers face the Chies at Raymond James Stadium. Head Coach Todd Bowles had pre

2026 Camp Blog: 'It's football, it's physical'

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 21:01:00 GMT
Teresa VarleySunday, August 16Let's get physical:Since signing with the Steelers, safety Jaquan Brisker has had the opportunity to have friends and family members at training camp at Saint Vincent College to watch practice.On Sunday, he welcomed Gateway High School football players to practice, treating the school he attended to a special afternoon."I never got to see a figure like me (growing up), so to be able to give t

En resumen: La defensa de los Cowboys empieza a dar resultados

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 03:45:05 GMT

Somos Cowboys
Con la mayora de los suplentes en accin durante el primer partido de pretemporada, todava es pronto para evaluar por completo la defensiva de Christian Parker. Sin embargo, tras permitir un touchdown en la primera serie del encuentro, la unidad respondi de gran manera y fue clave en la victoria de los Cowboys, 17-7, ante los Seahawks.
Dallas no permiti ms puntos en los ltimos tres cuartos y me

2026 Camp Blog: Back in black and gold

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 19:11:00 GMT
Teresa VarleySaturday, August 15Back in black and gold:There was a familiar face back at Saint Vincent College on Saturday with linebacker Elandon Roberts on the field.Roberts signed a one-year contract on Thursday, returning to the Steelers, the team he played for in 2023-24."It felt good," said Roberts. "It felt good being out here in Latrobe. I was in the dorm room last night and I was looking up at the walls and just

Rookie OLB Jack Pyburn Shows Up Under the Lights | Updates

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:20:00 GMT

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byScott Smith&Brianna Dix
August 15 Updates
If any position has stood out during the first couple weeks of the Buccaneers' training camp, it has been the outside linebacker group. That's music to the team's ears, as building a more impactful edge rush group was the single bigges

Elijah Roberts Provides Defensive Spark Against Jets

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 17:48:04 GMT

In the Buccaneers 24-16 win over the Jets in the Meadowlands, second-year defensive lineman Elijah Roberts became a catalyst on defense with a sack and a tackle for loss
Brianna Dix
In the Buccaneers preseason opener against the Jets at MetLife Stadium on Friday evening, second-year defensive lineman Elijah Roberts had a breakout performance, including a sack of Jets quarterback Bailey Zappe and a tackle

Lukas Van Ness is 'intricate part' of Gannon's defense

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Key comments from Green Bays defensive coaches
GREEN BAY The Packers' defensive coaches met with the media on Friday. Here's a sampling of their key comments.
Defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon
OnLukas Van Ness:
Lukas has been having an excellent camp. He's very, a very versatile player, and he can win in a lot of different areas. The first play of the game, he made the pla

Four-Down Territory: Clear signs of McCarthy's methods

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:00:20 GMT

Brian Batko
A weekly feature with Steelers Contributing Writer/Editor Brian Batko's thoughts, analysis and commentary on the Steelers. Four downs' worth of insight, and always going for it: no punting allowed.
First down: School's out for fall.OK, so head coach Mike McCarthy has been candid that he can't quite operate his "quarterback school" program the way he used to under the NFL's old r

Roster Look | Lions, Bears, And Depth

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 12:07:08 GMT

Geoff Hobson
As the Bengals prepare for their toughest week of the summer next week at Paycor Stadium with Thursday's joint practice against the Bears followed up by Saturday's final home preseason game against Chicago, what's becoming clear is this very well could be head coach Zac Taylor's toughest final cut in his eight seasons.
Which means the club is deep.
In Thursday night's 16-14 win over the L

Roster Look | Lions, Bears. And Depth

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 12:07:08 GMT

Geoff Hobson
As the Bengals prepare for their toughest week of the summer next week at Paycor Stadium with Thursday's joint practice against the Bears followed up by Saturday's final home preseason game against Chicago, what's becoming clear is this very well could be head coach Zac Taylor's toughest final cut in his eight seasons.
Which means the club is deep.
In Thursday night's 16-14 win over the L

Jets 10 - Bucs 0 | First Quarter | Updates

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:10:00 GMT

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byScott Smith&Brianna Dix
Jets 10 - Bucs 0 - End of First Quarter
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers trail the New York Jets 10-0 at the end of the first quarter at MetLife Stadium. Cade York kicked a 27-yard field goal and Braelon Allen scored a touchdown on a 31-yard run. He took the ha

Jets 13 - Bucs 10 | Second Quarter | Updates

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:10:00 GMT

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byScott Smith&Brianna Dix
Jets 13 - Bucs 10 - End of Second Quarter
The Buccaneers put up 10 points in the second frame and Cade York's 38-yard field goal just before time expired in the second quarter gave the home team a 13-10 lead into halftime. The Bucs came up short of the

Bucs 17 - Jets 13 | Third Quarter | Updates

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:10:00 GMT

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byScott Smith&Brianna Dix
Bucs 17 - Jets 13 - End of Third Quarter
Coming out of halftime, the Bucs' defense got a stop. Jack Pyburn sacked Bailey Zappe for a loss of seven on third down to force a punt. Late in the third, the Bucs reached the end zone on a Josh Williams' 12-yar

Quick Hits | Dohnte's Inferno; Burrow Looking For More

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 06:50:17 GMT

Geoff Hobson
This has been wide receiver Dohnte Meyers' training camp ever since quarterback Joe Burrow invited him to an early workout at the last minute.
Thursday night's preseason opener at Paycor Stadium belonged to the 5-11, 188-pound Meyers as well when the Canadian Football League import darted for 42 yards on four touches and a made-a-man miss 11-yard punt return in the Bengals' 16-14 victory over t

Postgame Quick Hits | Dohnte's Inferno; Burrow Looking For More

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 06:50:17 GMT

Geoff Hobson
This has been wide receiver Dohnte Meyers' training camp ever since quarterback Joe Burrow invited him to an early workout at the last minute.
Thursday night's preseason opener at Paycor Stadium belonged to the 5-11, 188-pound Meyers as well when the Canadian Football League import darted for 42 yards on four touches and a made-a-man miss 11-yard punt return in the Bengals' 16-14 victory over t

Batko's Quick 6: Steelers vs. Packers

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 04:45:02 GMT

Brian Batko
Postgame reactions, commentary and analysis following the Steelers' 28-9 win against the Packers:
The kids look all right on offense
Even with first-round pick Max Iheanachor sidelined by a day-to-day injury from training camp, the Steelers already have much rave about in the rookie class from the Pittsburgh draft. On a night that a new exhibit opened at the Hall of Honor

Economic Watch: High-tech equipment moves to front line of China's emergency response

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:47:09 GMT

BEIJING, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) -- From drones scanning river embankments to fiber-optic sensors detecting hidden leaks, China is expanding its arsenal of high-tech equipment to bolster disaster management, enhancing capabilities that span early detection, monitoring and on-the-ground emergency response.
During this year's flood season, drones, fiber-optic sensors and electromagnetic detection devices have been deploy

1st LD-Writethru-China Focus: China highlights AI-related content in crackdown on online rumors targeting businesses

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:46:10 GMT

BEIJING, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) -- Chinese police on Tuesday highlighted AI-related misinformation and fabricated claims about vehicle accidents as part of a crackdown on online rumors to protect the lawful rights and interests of businesses.
AI was involved in several of the 14 cases released by the cybersecurity arm of the Ministry of Public Security (MPS), either as a tool for fabricating content or as the subject

Memory may involve brain chemistry, not just electrical signals: study

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:45:12 GMT

JERUSALEM, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) -- Israeli researchers have linked memory to brain chemistry, not just electrical signals, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem said in a statement on Tuesday.
The study, published in the International Journal of Psychiatry Research, explored how memories may be created and retrieved in the brain.
The researchers suggested that memory may involve chemical interactions among brain

China Focus: After the desert turns green, harder work begins

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:46:07 GMT

XI'AN, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) -- A drone sweeps above the pine forest, sending images of the woods to a screen below. Under the trees stands Shi Jianyang whose grandfather and hundreds of villagers came 40 years ago with shovels and saplings to stop advancing sand.
At 29, Shi belongs to a new generation of desert-control workers equipped with drones, machines and remote irrigation systems. An earth auger can now do in

China highlights AI-related content in crackdown on online rumors targeting businesses

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 06:45:27 GMT

BEIJING, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) -- Chinese police on Tuesday highlighted AI-related misinformation and fabricated claims about vehicle accidents as part of a crackdown on online rumors to protect the lawful rights and interests of businesses.
AI featured in several of the 14 cases released by the cybersecurity arm of the Ministry of Public Security, either as a tool for fabricating content or as the subject of false c

China unveils measures to boost county-level consumption

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 02:15:39 GMT

BEIJING, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) -- China on Tuesday unveiled a set of measures to further stimulate consumption in lower-tier markets and invigorate county-level consumer spending, according to a guideline jointly issued by the Ministry of Commerce and eight other government departments.
The guideline calls for upgrading consumption channels in counties, including renovating township commercial centers, rural markets

China Focus: China unfolds AI landscape with diversified local strengths

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:49:31 GMT

BEIJING, Aug. 17 (Xinhua) -- China is leveraging nationwide capabilities to forge a locally tailored but nationally coordinated AI industry landscape to generate fresh momentum for broader commercial deployment.
The latest economic data from the 31 provincial-level regions presents an overall artificial intelligence sector featuring the surging demand for AI terminal applications with a tiered development layout