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US states proclaim August 15 as ‘India Day’ (representative image) Delaware has proclaimed August 15, 2026, as ‘India Day’, joining New York and New Jersey in recognising India’s Independence Day and the contributions of the Indian-American community ahead of the country’s 80th Independence Day.The proclamation was issued by Delaware Governor Matthew Meyer, who highlighted the…
Cyberattack on Taiwan govt agencies Taiwan’s government agencies were targeted in an overseas cyberattack last month, with hackers using both conventional methods and AI agents to probe systems and sensitive data. The ministry of digital affairs said the affected agencies had successfully “handled” the incident.Taiwan’s cybersecurity monitoring units detected an “abnormal attack” against government agencies…
The High Court found that the Trial Court had proceeded on an erroneous understanding of the statutory presumptions contained in Sections 29 and 30 of the POCSO Act. The Delhi High Court has held that the statutory presumption under Section 29 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act does not automatically arise…
Indian equities ended lower in the previous session, with Sensex falling 187.90 points, or 0.24%, to 77,966.35 and Nifty declining 35.75 points, or 0.15%, to 24,435.95. The decline marked the second consecutive session of losses for the Sensex. The market saw sharper selling during the session, with the 30-share index falling as much as 656…
India’s Dhruv Jurel gets bowled by Afghanistan’s Mohammad Saleem on day two of a Test cricket match between India and Afghanistan, in Mullanpur. (PTI) TimesofIndia.com in Galle: At the Nondescripts Cricket Club (NCC) Ground in Colombo, Dhruv Jurel was sitting by himself when a chirpy Sarfaraz Khan, who had joined the team just hours earlier,…
Government expands scholarships and fellowships for students across social groups NEW DLEHI: The Government is expanding financial support for students from different social groups to help them pursue higher education and research. The initiatives and progress on scholarships and fellowships were highlighted by Union Minister of State for Education and Development of North Eastern Region…
Some childhood faces remain connected to a film long after its release. Even when the actors move away from the spotlight, fans continue to wonder where they are and what they are doing today. A similar curiosity has now returned on social media, with a recent video of the little girl who appeared alongside Vijay…
Love and hate often go hand in hand when it comes to food. While some dishes are celebrated as cultural treasures in one part of the world, they can leave others wrinkling their noses in disbelief. In fact, global food platform TasteAtlas, which compiles millions of user ratings for traditional dishes, has repeatedly shown that…
Haridwar faces a significant waste management challenge after the recent Kanwar Yatra. HARIDWAR: The Kanwar Yatra may have ended in Haridwar, but the city is now grappling with the massive waste left behind by the record number of pilgrims who visited during the annual pilgrimage.Around 4.8 crore Kanwariyas collected Ganga water from Har-ki-Pauri this year,…
On August 13, 2026, celestial alignments prompt individuals to reflect deeply on their financial choices and how they present themselves to the world. It’s a strong reminder to take stock of public perception and value offerings without rushing into decisions. Each zodiac sign is advised to reconsider their financial priorities and outward image, paving the…
