US ICE plans gloves that can give painful electric shocks to detainees
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is planning to spend $20 million on gloves that deliver painful electric shocks during confrontations. The devices, known as Generated Low Output Voltage Emitter (G.L.O.V.E.), are designed to function like ordinary gloves until an officer activates electrical mode. Reportedly, the pain from the shock can help officers achieve compliance within seconds.
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11:11 am Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is planning to spend $20 million on gloves that deliver painful electric shocks during confrontations. The devices, known as Generated Low Output Voltage Emitter (G.L.O.V.E.), are designed to function like ordinary gloves until an officer activates electrical mode. Reportedly, the pain from the shock can help officers achieve compliance within seconds.
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Lucknow-Kanpur E-way contractor says rains led to cracks, data shows 43% less rainfall than normal
PNC Infratech, the contractor of Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway, claimed the expressway witnessed repeated road settlements, cracks and surface failures due to heavy rains. However, data for the expressway corridor showed that Lucknow received only 269 mm of rain against its normal 380 mm from June 1 to August 10, a deficit of 29%. Unnao received 43% less rainfall than normal.
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News By: Bhuvnesh Ojha
11:03 am Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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PNC Infratech, the contractor of Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway, claimed the expressway witnessed repeated road settlements, cracks and surface failures due to heavy rains. However, data for the expressway corridor showed that Lucknow received only 269 mm of rain against its normal 380 mm from June 1 to August 10, a deficit of 29%. Unnao received 43% less rainfall than normal.
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Work on clearing 99-yr-old landfill in Mumbai for which govt gave ₹2,537-cr yet to begin
The work on clearing a portion of 99-year-old landfill in Mumbai's Deonar is yet to begin, The Indian Express reported citing RTI records. The records show BMC awarded a ₹2,537-crore contract to clean up landfill to Hyderabad-based Navayuga Engineering Company Limited (NECL). January 2026 was the deadline for work to begin, but five of seven statutory clearances are still pending.
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11:27 am Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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The work on clearing a portion of 99-year-old landfill in Mumbai's Deonar is yet to begin, The Indian Express reported citing RTI records. The records show BMC awarded a ₹2,537-crore contract to clean up landfill to Hyderabad-based Navayuga Engineering Company Limited (NECL). January 2026 was the deadline for work to begin, but five of seven statutory clearances are still pending.
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11:27 am Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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N Chandrasekaran resigns as Tata Sons chairman: Reports
Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran has resigned ahead of the group's annual general meeting on August 18, according to multiple reports. Chandrasekaran will complete his term but won't seek reappointment. Tata Sons in February postponed a decision on Chandrasekaran's reappointment after Noel Tata, chairman of the group's charity arm Tata Trusts, reportedly opposed the move.
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11:26 am Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran has resigned ahead of the group's annual general meeting on August 18, according to multiple reports. Chandrasekaran will complete his term but won't seek reappointment. Tata Sons in February postponed a decision on Chandrasekaran's reappointment after Noel Tata, chairman of the group's charity arm Tata Trusts, reportedly opposed the move.
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11:26 am Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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NVIDIA releases new open-source AI model
NVIDIA has released a new open-source AI model that can run on a single GPU on a laptop or desktop. Named Nemotron 3.5 Lightning, the 30-billion-parameter model is designed for long-running agentic AI workloads. NVIDIA also released NeMo Switchyard, software that can direct each request to the most capable and suitable model for the job.
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11:40 am Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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NVIDIA has released a new open-source AI model that can run on a single GPU on a laptop or desktop. Named Nemotron 3.5 Lightning, the 30-billion-parameter model is designed for long-running agentic AI workloads. NVIDIA also released NeMo Switchyard, software that can direct each request to the most capable and suitable model for the job.
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11:40 am Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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Russia appoints ex-CJI DY Chandrachud as arbitrator in dispute with Ukraine's bank
Former Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud has been appointed by Russia as its arbitrator in an investment treaty dispute brought by Ukrainian state-owned bank Oschadbank. Costa Rican arbitrator Dyalá Jiménez will preside over the three-member tribunal. The bank is seeking compensation for losses across Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia after Russia-Ukraine began war in 2022.
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11:33 am Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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Former Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud has been appointed by Russia as its arbitrator in an investment treaty dispute brought by Ukrainian state-owned bank Oschadbank. Costa Rican arbitrator Dyalá Jiménez will preside over the three-member tribunal. The bank is seeking compensation for losses across Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia after Russia-Ukraine began war in 2022.
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11:33 am Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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To have Pakistan determining how US is going to resolve issues with Iran is nuts: Ex-CIA chief
US' ex-CIA chief Leon Panetta has slammed US President Donald Trump-led administration over negotiations with Iran amid war, stating, "My god, to have Pakistan or Egypt...determining how America is going to resolve these issues with Iran is nuts." Adding that negotiations shouldn't be done through intermediaries, Panetta said, "You got to sit down and look your opponent in the eye."
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11:53 am Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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US' ex-CIA chief Leon Panetta has slammed US President Donald Trump-led administration over negotiations with Iran amid war, stating, "My god, to have Pakistan or Egypt...determining how America is going to resolve these issues with Iran is nuts." Adding that negotiations shouldn't be done through intermediaries, Panetta said, "You got to sit down and look your opponent in the eye."
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B'luru civic body fact-checks Prakash Raj's 'voter deletion claim', says 'he doesn't live there'
Bengaluru Central City Corporation has fact-checked actor Prakash Raj's claim that his name was deleted from the electoral roll under SIR in Karnataka. The civic body said the list initially had his name, but on inspection it was found that he had not been residing there for the past four years. Subsequently, Raj's voter status was officially marked as 'shifted'.
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11:48 am Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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Bengaluru Central City Corporation has fact-checked actor Prakash Raj's claim that his name was deleted from the electoral roll under SIR in Karnataka. The civic body said the list initially had his name, but on inspection it was found that he had not been residing there for the past four years. Subsequently, Raj's voter status was officially marked as 'shifted'.
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India's ethanol supplies cross 800-cr-litre mark during ESY 2025-26
India's cumulative ethanol supplies have crossed the 800-crore-litre mark during Ethanol Supply Year (ESY) 2025-26, according to data compiled by the All India Distillers' Association (AIDA). Meanwhile, the share of grain-based ethanol rose to around 76% in July from approximately 73% in June, it added. This comes amid controversy over the central government's ethanol-blending policy for fuel.
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11:47 am Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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India's cumulative ethanol supplies have crossed the 800-crore-litre mark during Ethanol Supply Year (ESY) 2025-26, according to data compiled by the All India Distillers' Association (AIDA). Meanwhile, the share of grain-based ethanol rose to around 76% in July from approximately 73% in June, it added. This comes amid controversy over the central government's ethanol-blending policy for fuel.
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Noida airport releases statement after heavy rains cause waterlogging
Reacting to waterlogging after heavy rains, Noida airport said the teams responded promptly, clearing the water in under 30 minutes. "Traffic was rerouted through an alternate route during this period, and passengers were able to be picked up directly at the kerb. As a result, there was minimal impact on operations, and no flights were disrupted," the authority said.
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12:10 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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Reacting to waterlogging after heavy rains, Noida airport said the teams responded promptly, clearing the water in under 30 minutes. "Traffic was rerouted through an alternate route during this period, and passengers were able to be picked up directly at the kerb. As a result, there was minimal impact on operations, and no flights were disrupted," the authority said.
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What is Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez’s combined net worth?
Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez have a combined estimated net worth of around $1.23 billion. Forbes currently values Ronaldo at $1.2 billion. Rodríguez’s fortune is estimated at $25 million-$35 million. Georgina has built her net worth through modelling, endorsements, business ventures, social media partnerships and her series 'I Am Georgina'. Ronaldo and Georgina got married on Tuesday.
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12:08 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez have a combined estimated net worth of around $1.23 billion. Forbes currently values Ronaldo at $1.2 billion. Rodríguez’s fortune is estimated at $25 million-$35 million. Georgina has built her net worth through modelling, endorsements, business ventures, social media partnerships and her series 'I Am Georgina'. Ronaldo and Georgina got married on Tuesday.
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Exam agency director held in Mumbai 4 years after JSSC paper leak
Police arrested the director of a private exam agency from Mumbai nearly four years after the alleged leak of the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) Junior Engineer paper. The accused, Ranjit Mandal, is allegedly linked to the circulation of the paper hours before the exam began in July 2022. The exam, which was cancelled, was meant to fill 1,279 posts.
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12:05 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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Police arrested the director of a private exam agency from Mumbai nearly four years after the alleged leak of the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) Junior Engineer paper. The accused, Ranjit Mandal, is allegedly linked to the circulation of the paper hours before the exam began in July 2022. The exam, which was cancelled, was meant to fill 1,279 posts.
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Tata Group stocks fall as Tata Sons Chairman Chandrasekaran quits
Most Tata group stocks, including Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Tata Steel, and Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, declined on Wednesday after Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran resigned. Tata stocks were among the top losers on Nifty with TCS, India's leading software services exporter, falling nearly 5%. Shares of Tata Power and Titan Company also fell nearly 2%.
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12:05 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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Most Tata group stocks, including Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Tata Steel, and Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, declined on Wednesday after Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran resigned. Tata stocks were among the top losers on Nifty with TCS, India's leading software services exporter, falling nearly 5%. Shares of Tata Power and Titan Company also fell nearly 2%.
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12:05 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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Chandrasekaran issues 1st statement on abrupt exit from one of India's largest conglomerates
N Chandrasekaran issued his first statement after abruptly announcing that he's resigning as Chairman of Tata Sons, which helms one of India's largest conglomerates. He'll continue to serve in his current capacity until his term ends in February 2027, he announced. He said he has asked the Board to decide on his succession soon, as "clarity on leadership is important".
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12:28 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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N Chandrasekaran issued his first statement after abruptly announcing that he's resigning as Chairman of Tata Sons, which helms one of India's largest conglomerates. He'll continue to serve in his current capacity until his term ends in February 2027, he announced. He said he has asked the Board to decide on his succession soon, as "clarity on leadership is important".
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12:28 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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What triggered Trump’s secret plane swap in Turkey?
US intelligence agencies had reportedly gathered multiple pieces of information pointing to a potential attack before they secretly swapped President Donald Trump's plane in Turkey. Officials said a person near the NATO summit venue was seen carrying a shoulder-fired missile, while one intelligence stream indicated a surface-to-air missile could be used against the aircraft carrying Trump.
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12:22 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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US intelligence agencies had reportedly gathered multiple pieces of information pointing to a potential attack before they secretly swapped President Donald Trump's plane in Turkey. Officials said a person near the NATO summit venue was seen carrying a shoulder-fired missile, while one intelligence stream indicated a surface-to-air missile could be used against the aircraft carrying Trump.
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12:22 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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BLA launches 'Hunt & Kill' op against Pakistani informants: Report
The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) has launched a "Hunt & Kill" operation targeting people it accuses of collaborating with Pakistani intelligence agencies, according to reports. The BLA shot dead Farooq Mohammad Hasni in Quetta, accusing him of having links to an intelligence-linked "death squad" and facilitating military and intelligence operations in Balochistan.
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12:21 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) has launched a "Hunt & Kill" operation targeting people it accuses of collaborating with Pakistani intelligence agencies, according to reports. The BLA shot dead Farooq Mohammad Hasni in Quetta, accusing him of having links to an intelligence-linked "death squad" and facilitating military and intelligence operations in Balochistan.
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Elon Musk jokes about buying UK 'to establish free speech', asks 'How much is it?'
World's richest person, Elon Musk, joked about buying the UK after a satirical X post claimed he had purchased the country to "establish free speech" there. "How much is it?" Musk asked in response to the post. "It's cheaper than Twitter," an X user joked, referring to Musk's acquisition of the social media platform.
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12:20 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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World's richest person, Elon Musk, joked about buying the UK after a satirical X post claimed he had purchased the country to "establish free speech" there. "How much is it?" Musk asked in response to the post. "It's cheaper than Twitter," an X user joked, referring to Musk's acquisition of the social media platform.
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12:20 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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Chandrasekaran reveals why he decided to abruptly quit as Tata Sons chief
Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran has revealed why he decided to abruptly quit his position. Noting that his current tenure ends in February 2027, Chandrasekaran said his tenure extension had been approved by the Sir Dorabji Tata and Sir Ratan Tata trusts. He decided to quit after a Tata Sons board member "didn't support" his tenure extension by five years.
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12:39 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran has revealed why he decided to abruptly quit his position. Noting that his current tenure ends in February 2027, Chandrasekaran said his tenure extension had been approved by the Sir Dorabji Tata and Sir Ratan Tata trusts. He decided to quit after a Tata Sons board member "didn't support" his tenure extension by five years.
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12:39 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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India to play away T20I series at home next month
India will play an away T20I series on their home soil next month. Afghanistan will host India for a three-match T20I series in Delhi from September 13 to 17. The upcoming contest is aimed at growing the cricketing relationship between the two nations, with Afghanistan continuing to stage their home fixtures in India in recent years, the ICC said.
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12:37 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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India will play an away T20I series on their home soil next month. Afghanistan will host India for a three-match T20I series in Delhi from September 13 to 17. The upcoming contest is aimed at growing the cricketing relationship between the two nations, with Afghanistan continuing to stage their home fixtures in India in recent years, the ICC said.
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Visually impaired students protest over facilities, scholarships in Dehradun
Students at the model school in National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Visual Disabilities (NIEPVD) in Dehradun have been protesting for the past week. They are demanding better facilities, restoration of scholarships and the appointment of permanent senior administrative staff. The students alleged that the laptops promised to them have not been distributed.
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News By: Bhuvnesh Ojha
12:33 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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Students at the model school in National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Visual Disabilities (NIEPVD) in Dehradun have been protesting for the past week. They are demanding better facilities, restoration of scholarships and the appointment of permanent senior administrative staff. The students alleged that the laptops promised to them have not been distributed.
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12:33 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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