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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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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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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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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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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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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12:37 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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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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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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Praggnanandhaa beats World C'ship challenger Sindarov in Sinquefield Cup
Indian chess Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa has defeated World Championship challenger Javokhir Sindarov in the second round of the Sinquefield Cup 2026. The 21-year-old has 1.5 points from two rounds and is tied for the lead with Fabiano Caruana, Wesley So, Levon Aronian and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave. Earlier this month, Praggnanandhaa won his maiden Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz title.
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12:57 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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Indian chess Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa has defeated World Championship challenger Javokhir Sindarov in the second round of the Sinquefield Cup 2026. The 21-year-old has 1.5 points from two rounds and is tied for the lead with Fabiano Caruana, Wesley So, Levon Aronian and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave. Earlier this month, Praggnanandhaa won his maiden Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz title.
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BJP MP called me 'lungiwala' in RS, claims CPI(M) MP, Chairman calls them to chamber
CPI(M) MP John Brittas claimed that BJP MP Sushmita Dev called him 'lungiwala' in Rajya Sabha and moved a privileged notice against her in the upper house. Quoting the rulebook, Rajya Sabha Chairman CP Radhakrishnan said no member should disrespect anyone on the basis of cultural identity. He called both the MPs to his chamber to resolve the matter.
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12:55 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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CPI(M) MP John Brittas claimed that BJP MP Sushmita Dev called him 'lungiwala' in Rajya Sabha and moved a privileged notice against her in the upper house. Quoting the rulebook, Rajya Sabha Chairman CP Radhakrishnan said no member should disrespect anyone on the basis of cultural identity. He called both the MPs to his chamber to resolve the matter.
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Mumbai’s iconic Gujarati restaurant 'Shree Thaker Bhojanalay' temporarily shuts amid FDA crackdown
Mumbai’s iconic Gujarati thali restaurant 'Shree Thaker Bhojanalay' has shut down temporarily. "We're giving your little Thaker a little refresh...we'll be back soon with the same flavours, same spirit," the restaurant posted on X. This comes amid a crackdown by IAS officer Tukaram Munde-led Maharashtra FDA on several popular eateries in the state due to unhygienic conditions.
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01:07 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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Mumbai’s iconic Gujarati thali restaurant 'Shree Thaker Bhojanalay' has shut down temporarily. "We're giving your little Thaker a little refresh...we'll be back soon with the same flavours, same spirit," the restaurant posted on X. This comes amid a crackdown by IAS officer Tukaram Munde-led Maharashtra FDA on several popular eateries in the state due to unhygienic conditions.
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TN passes resolution against delimitation, urges freeze on LS seats at 543
The Tamil Nadu Assembly on Wednesday passed a resolution against the proposed delimitation exercise. The state government urged the Centre to permanently fix the strength of Lok Sabha at 543. "The 33% reservation for women should be implemented in the 2029 Lok Sabha elections itself, based on the existing 543 constituencies," CM Vijay said while speaking in the Assembly.
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01:02 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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The Tamil Nadu Assembly on Wednesday passed a resolution against the proposed delimitation exercise. The state government urged the Centre to permanently fix the strength of Lok Sabha at 543. "The 33% reservation for women should be implemented in the 2029 Lok Sabha elections itself, based on the existing 543 constituencies," CM Vijay said while speaking in the Assembly.
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Exam body clarifies after NEET PG candidates get wrong city SMS
The National Board of Examination in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) issued a clarification on the test city allocation for the NEET PG 2026 examination after several candidates reported discrepancies. NBEMS said some candidates had received incorrect test city details through SMS due to technical issues. Students reported differences in the city mentioned in the SMS they received and applicant portal.
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01:29 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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The National Board of Examination in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) issued a clarification on the test city allocation for the NEET PG 2026 examination after several candidates reported discrepancies. NBEMS said some candidates had received incorrect test city details through SMS due to technical issues. Students reported differences in the city mentioned in the SMS they received and applicant portal.
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01:29 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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How will Tata Sons choose a new chairman after Chandrasekaran?
Tata Sons' chairman is appointed by a five-member selection committee, three of whom are nominated by Tata Trusts. The committee vets candidates and recommends a name to the Tata Sons board, which then requires shareholder ratification. Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran resigned on Wednesday but will continue in the role until February 2027.
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01:28 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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Tata Sons' chairman is appointed by a five-member selection committee, three of whom are nominated by Tata Trusts. The committee vets candidates and recommends a name to the Tata Sons board, which then requires shareholder ratification. Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran resigned on Wednesday but will continue in the role until February 2027.
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Adult children not parents' property, are free to choose life partner: Bombay HC
The Bombay High Court has held that adult children are not their parents' property and are free to choose their life partner. The court said that the welfare of the child takes precedence over parents' rights in child custody matters. The court made the observation while dismissing a petition filed by a mother seeking custody of her adult daughter.
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01:41 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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The Bombay High Court has held that adult children are not their parents' property and are free to choose their life partner. The court said that the welfare of the child takes precedence over parents' rights in child custody matters. The court made the observation while dismissing a petition filed by a mother seeking custody of her adult daughter.
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Mourinho rejected chance to replace Ferguson at Man Utd in 2013
José Mourinho had agreed to replace Sir Alex Ferguson as Manchester United manager in 2013 before changing his mind and rejoining Chelsea, a new documentary has revealed. "He was accepting. Then within hours, it changed," Ferguson said. "He phoned me, and he was crying, and he said, 'Oh, I can't take it. I've given my word to Chelsea'," he added.
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01:37 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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José Mourinho had agreed to replace Sir Alex Ferguson as Manchester United manager in 2013 before changing his mind and rejoining Chelsea, a new documentary has revealed. "He was accepting. Then within hours, it changed," Ferguson said. "He phoned me, and he was crying, and he said, 'Oh, I can't take it. I've given my word to Chelsea'," he added.
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Video shows car crash that killed gangster Atiq Ahmed's son
A dash cam footage purportedly showing the car crash that killed gangster Atiq Ahmed's youngest son Aban has surfaced online. The video shows the speeding vehicle veering off the road and crashing into the divider in UP's Jhansi. Earlier, police had said that driver claimed to have suffered "a momentary blackout" before the crash.
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01:52 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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A dash cam footage purportedly showing the car crash that killed gangster Atiq Ahmed's youngest son Aban has surfaced online. The video shows the speeding vehicle veering off the road and crashing into the divider in UP's Jhansi. Earlier, police had said that driver claimed to have suffered "a momentary blackout" before the crash.
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Who is N Chandrasekaran, Tata Sons' outgoing Chairman?
Natarajan Chandrasekaran, who abruptly quit as Tata Sons Chairman, was born in 1963 in Tamil Nadu’s Mohanur. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Applied Sciences and a Master's in Computer Applications. He joined TCS as an intern, became CEO in 2009 and was appointed Tata Sons Chairman in 2017. He was conferred the Padma Bhushan in 2022.
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02:10 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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Natarajan Chandrasekaran, who abruptly quit as Tata Sons Chairman, was born in 1963 in Tamil Nadu’s Mohanur. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Applied Sciences and a Master's in Computer Applications. He joined TCS as an intern, became CEO in 2009 and was appointed Tata Sons Chairman in 2017. He was conferred the Padma Bhushan in 2022.
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Karnataka imposes 1-year ban on gutkha, pan masala containing tobacco or nicotine
Karnataka has banned the manufacture, storage, distribution, transportation and sale of gutkha and pan masala containing tobacco and/or nicotine across the state for one year, citing public health concerns. The order also covers products marketed separately that contain tobacco or nicotine in the final product, regardless of their name or whether they are packaged or sold separately.
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News By: Bhuvnesh Ojha
02:06 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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Karnataka has banned the manufacture, storage, distribution, transportation and sale of gutkha and pan masala containing tobacco and/or nicotine across the state for one year, citing public health concerns. The order also covers products marketed separately that contain tobacco or nicotine in the final product, regardless of their name or whether they are packaged or sold separately.
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Who have led Tata Sons so far?
Tata Sons Chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran on Wednesday announced his resignation from the post. In February 2017, he became the seventh Chairman of Tata Sons. Before him, Cyrus Mistry, Ratan Tata, Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata (JRD Tata), Nowroji Saklatvala, Dorabji Tata and Jamsetji Tata had held the post over the Tata Group's 158-year history.
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02:28 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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Tata Sons Chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran on Wednesday announced his resignation from the post. In February 2017, he became the seventh Chairman of Tata Sons. Before him, Cyrus Mistry, Ratan Tata, Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata (JRD Tata), Nowroji Saklatvala, Dorabji Tata and Jamsetji Tata had held the post over the Tata Group's 158-year history.
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