Tripura govt to boost health services, recruit more doctors: CM Saha

Tripura CM Manik Saha stated the government is boosting health services by recruiting doctors and expanding infrastructure. He emphasised transparent, merit-based hiring to make the state self-sufficient and urged new doctors to be compassionate. Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday said that, in order to provide advanced and modern medical services to every citizen … Read more

TN CM Joseph Vijay scraps Parandur airport project; locals thank him

Residents of Parandur and neighbouring villages met and thanked Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay for cancelling the proposed greenfield airport project, a decision he announced in the Assembly to protect agricultural land and farmers’ livelihoods. Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 25 (ANI): Residents of Parandur and neighbouring villages met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph … Read more

Strait of Hormuz ‘militarily closed’, says Iran despite Oman deal

Iran’s Deputy FM says a temporary maritime route with Oman does not mean the Strait of Hormuz is reopening. He stressed that militarily, the strait is closed and will not open ‘tomorrow’, with only commercial vessels allowed on the new route. Strait of Hormuz ‘Militarily Closed’ Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs … Read more

India a hotbed of AI innovation in healthcare, agriculture: Gates CEO

Gates Foundation CEO Mark Suzman lauds India as a “hotbed of AI innovation,” highlighting advancements in healthcare diagnostics and agriculture. He noted the potential to scale these affordable, India-led AI models to other developing nations. India is “one of the hotbeds of innovation in AI”, with artificial intelligence being applied in areas including healthcare and … Read more

Rahul Dravid hopeful for India’s WTC Final 2027 qualification

Former head coach Rahul Dravid expresses hope for India’s qualification for the WTC Final 2027. He also shared his thoughts on teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s future in Test cricket and his new journey as a team owner. Former head coach of India men’s national cricket team, Rahul Dravid is hopeful that India can qualify for … Read more

NBIS Stock Gains Premarket: Neocloud Operator Raises $5.8B in Debt, Beating Initial Target; Investors Await IREN Report

Nebius has faced an intense selloff over the past week, with investors viewing the mammoth debt offering as adding to the company’s debt liabilities. Nebius said Monday that its offering concluded, and the company raised more than the $4.5 billion it initially planned. After Nebius and CoreWeave, IREN Ltd will report its quarterly results this … Read more

West Bengal electoral rolls: SC asks ECI for details on appeals

The Supreme Court has directed the ECI to expedite the appeals process for persons excluded from West Bengal’s electoral rolls, stating they have a right to a decision in a reasonable time, and sought details on pending cases and tribunal capacity. The Supreme Court on Tuesday said persons excluded from the electoral rolls during the … Read more

SIDBI registers net profit of Rs 5,493 crore for FY26, a 14.2% jump

SIDBI’s net profit rose 14.2% to Rs 5,493 crore for FY26. Total income hit Rs 41,940 crore, and assets grew to Rs 6,32,378 crore. The institution approved a 20% dividend and reiterated its commitment to strengthening the MSME ecosystem. SIDBI’s Financial Performance in FY26 The Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) registered a net … Read more

Kejriwal: Auto firms forced to stay silent on E20 petrol risks

AAP’s Arvind Kejriwal alleges the Centre is forcing auto firms to stay silent on E20 fuel risks for pre-2023 vehicles. He claims officials fear ED/CBI raids if they speak out against the ‘dangerous’ blend, which causes engine damage. AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday stepped up his attack on the Centre’s nationwide rollout of … Read more

Kitchen Hacks: No Chakla at Home? 4 Easy Tricks to Make Perfectly Round Rotis

Think you can’t make perfectly round rotis or chapatis without a chakla? Think again! Here are 4 smart tricks that will save the day, especially if you don’t have a rolling board or are working in a tiny kitchen.<img>We usually think a chakla, or rolling board, is a must for making rotis. But you can … Read more