What Chandrasekaran’s Exit Means for Tata’s Future
N. Chandrasekaran’s resignation has thrust succession planning at the Tata Group into the spotlight at a time of heightened geopolitical uncertainty.
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Expert urges parents to watch for hidden summer health risks in children
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SEC sets 5 p.m. T+1 deadline for equities, commodities settlement
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has set 5:00 p.m. on Trade Date plus One (T+1) as the settlement deadline for equities and commodities transactions in Nigeria’s capital market.
Son Heung-min converts penalty to keep LAFC's knockout hope alive at Leagues Cup
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Adyen Boosts Revenue Outlook as Clients Process More Payments
Adyen NV raised its net revenue growth outlook for the year on the back of growing demand for the Dutch payments firm’s services from both new and existing clients.
Human brain cells are far more powerful than scientists thought
A single human brain cell may be far more powerful than scientists once realized. Researchers found that cortical neurons can perform remarkably complex computations, giving them capabilities more…
33 Pakistani scholars to pursue fully funded studies in UK under Chevening, Commonwealth scholarships
Scholars will study fields including health, governance, climate action, business and diplomacy under the programmes
Mark Ruffalo and Javier Bardem among artists to say 'there is no ceasefire in Gaza'
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The geopolitics behind Pakistan’s $10 billion US request
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India take on Pakistan as Hockey World Cup set to begin
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Google Pixel 11 Launches With Massive Camera Upgrades and Faster Chipset
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Parliament Monsoon Session: Lok Sabha adjourned sine die after days of deadlock, ‘shuddhikaran’ row rocks Rajya Sabha
The announcement to this effect was made by Speaker Om Birla soon after members paid tribute to national song - Vande Mataram.
How North Korea has profited from its support for Russia
Exceptionally high revenues, particularly from war aid for Russia, are consolidating the power of North Korea's autocratic leader.
Alam Flora regrets impact, pledges safety focus as Pantai Hillpark lorry crash probe continues
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Who is Kaizer Chiefs' latest star Luke Baartman?
Following a scintillating Man of the Match performance against Kruger United, Luke Baartman took it one step further by announcing his arrival with a goal against Sekhukhune United.
Home-cleaning products startup Scrubsy raises Rs 27 crore from V3 Ventures
Scrubsy claims it develops its products through in-house research, formulation and manufacturing. Its portfolio includes foam-based kitchen cleaners, bathroom cleaners and shoe-cleaning products.
US-Iran standoff: What UAE residents need to know today (Aug. 13, 2026)
The US-Iran standoff is deepening as Washington tightens pressure on Tehran and the Strait of Hormuz remains severely disrupted , keeping shipping, oil markets and regional aviation on alert.
Benue: Woman posing as nurse steals newborn baby
A newborn baby boy has reportedly been abducted from a healthcare facility in Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State.
Pakistan, Norway reaffirm commitment to strengthening ties
Pakistan and Norway on Thursday reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation in all areas of mutual interest.
'Gang mentality': Former jihadist tells inquiry how he left extremism
A former Salafi jihadist-turned undercover operative has told the royal commission on antisemitism how he became radicalised after an encounter with the Taliban.
Huckabee says he called on police, IDF to 'remove the Israeli terrorists' from Qusra
Political damage is growing: Pro-Israel US Ambassador Mike Huckabee said that it was the US that asked the IDF and the police to evacuate the extremists who are besieging the homes of Palestinian families in Qusra; 'No excuse for such thuggish behavior'
Hong Kong court orders retrial of man charged with murdering taxi driver after jury fails to reach majority verdict
A Hong Kong court has ordered a retrial of a man accused of murdering a taxi driver in 2021 after the jury failed to reach a majority verdict.
Sky watchers treated to best solar eclipse in decades
Thousands of people gathered across the country to witness a rare partial solar eclipse, which covered more than 90% of the Sun.
2 killed, 6 abducted in Katsina community
Bandits have attacked the Unguwar Aminu community in Kandarawa Ward of Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State, killing two people, abducting six others and shooting four residents.
Popular comedian Tumbuleke dies at 86
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Nasarawa SDP gov’ship candidate denies pact to hand over mandate to ex-IGP
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Qatar takes action within hours on violations threatening consumer health
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12 raids launched over alleged renovations bid-rigging
The Competition Commission on Thursday said it raided 12 premises of building contractors and individuals over alleged bid‑rigging of maintenance projects at 28 housing estates and buildings.
Pork, chicken prices in Japan hit record highs in August
Prices of imported products rose due chiefly to the yen's weakening, leading to a rise in demand for domestic products and subsequently pushing their prices higher.
Urteil: Fiskus kassiert Unternehmer bei Verzug ab – trotz pünktlich gezahlter Steuern
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Myanmar junta pushes to restart Myitsone Dam project
Since June, Myanmar’s military government has increased its efforts to restart a massive, controversial hydropower project backed by China that has remained suspended for 15 years. The Myitsone Dam project, launched in 2009 and estimated to cost $3.6 billion then, was to be built along the Mali River, the N’mai River, and their confluence…
War-linked Yasukuni shrine bans cosplay, military attire on premises
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The war-linked Yasukuni shrine in Tokyo has announced on its official website that it will ban cosplay and the wearing of military-re
TVS Motor Accelerates Global EV Expansion With TVS iQube Launch in Kenya, the First Indian OEM to Introduce a Premium Electric Scooter in Africa
In line with its commitment to sustainable mobility on a global scale, TVS Motor Company (TVSM), part of TVS VENU, a leading global manufacturer of two and three-wheelers, has launched its premium…
Claude is watermarking every response — here's what that means if you use AI for writing
Claude now secretly watermarks every AI-generated response. Here's how AI watermarking works, whether it can be removed and what it means for power users.
Reinventing the press release
Too many firms say too much about too little and miss the news that counts. In a hollowed-out media, the press release is overdue a rethink.
Deep Read: Die nächste Milliardenwette der KI-Firmen heißt Sprache
Hotlines waren nur der Anfang: KI übersetzt, spricht und synchronisiert. Nicht nur OpenAI und Google glauben, dass Sprechen das neue Tippen ist – auch ein europäischer Player profitiert davon.
Government called to honour commitment to end SA’s captive lion industry
Campaigners say years of recommendations and government commitments have failed to bring meaningful change for captive lions.
UK radio broke rules in announcing King Charles’ death
The error occurred when a member of staff played the files "out of curiosity"
Co-operative Bank Kenya posts record Ksh23.1B profit in best-ever half-year results
Co-operative Bank Kenya has reported its strongest half-year financial performance on record after profit before tax rose 17.3 per cent to Ksh23.1 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2026.
'All women feel it': Four killed in alleged violence in less than two months in Qld
Four women have been killed in alleged violent incidents in Queensland in less than two months, a statistic that advocates say should unite the community in grief.
Government Targets SMR Commercialization by 2035
The government will launch a large-scale project to foster seven advanced technologies, including small modular reactors (SMRs), quantum computers, and aerospace, as national growth engines for the…
Bad boss or workplace bully? Telling the difference is key
Is your boss a bully or just a toughie? Here's how to spot the difference between demanding management and workplace bullying.
Students walk out of school around the country to protest One Nation
Thousands of students around the country have walked out of school to join protests held in capital cities against One Nation and Pauline Hanson.
Indian-origin teen charged with killing mother, brother, used ChatGPT for ‘fantasies’ of family murder
Arjun Aravind, a 17-year-old of Indian origin, has been charged with murdering his mother Sudha Venkatesan and younger brother Siddharth in their Acton, Massachusetts home.
Oil Prices Fall as OPEC and IEA Slash 2026 Demand Outlooks
Despite the ongoing stalemate in the U.S.-Iran talks and persistent risks to shipping in the Middle East, oil prices fell in Asian trading on Thursday, weighed down by cuts to 2026 oil demand…
Today in Sweden: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
Swedes come out in force to watch partial eclipse, Green Party wants every parking place to be a charging point, and more news from Sweden on Thursday.
Alpine resorts’ snowmaking equipment may be put to work fighting summer forest fires
ADELBODEN, Switzerland (AP) — There’s barely any snow in sight above Adelboden in the intense August sunshine, never mind skiers.
Shoprite’s other bets continue to boom
Analysis of Shoprite’s strong trading update as Sixty60 continues to drive growth, and a look at new data revealing the economic position of women in SA.
Jeonbuk National University launches global network of leading universities, companies
Jeonbuk National University is launching its largest-ever international cooperation network, bringing together presidents of leading universities worldwide, global companies and international…
Gov't rolls out plan to supply 230,000 new homes in Seoul metro area
The government unveiled a plan Thursday to add more than 230,000 homes across Seoul and surrounding Gyeonggi Province, as well as accelerating construction of already planned housing units, as part of…
Ghana Exports Surpass Imports After Two Decades of Trade Imbalances
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Gaja Alternative Asset Management’s ₹550-crore IPO to open on Aug 19; price band fixed at ₹152-160
The company's IPO will open for public subscription on August 19 and close on August 21, while bidding by anchor investors will take place on August 18, according to a public announcement.
Marianne Kitany: Kenya lags on Vision 2030 economic pillar as GDP growth stays at 5%
Aldai Member of Parliament and former Chief of Staff in the Office of the Deputy President, Marianne Kitany, has said that Kenya has made progress on the political and social pillars of Vision 2030…
Tanzanian Graphite Dispute Continues as South African Court Clears ARC
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Vietnam, Rare Earths, and the Evolving China Plus One Strategy
Vietnam has benefited greatly from foreign firms' desire to de-risk from China. Can it free itself of dependence on the country's critical rare earth inputs?
Tanzania Social Media Tax Rule Sparks Privacy and Cybersecurity Fears
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Wolo, a language App for Niger Delta languages marks MIE @10
A push has launched to create a common language for all of the over 45 million Niger Delta peoples in read more Wolo, a language App for Niger Delta languages marks MIE @10