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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Pilot of Air India plane that dipped 300 ft was out of control, unable to walk: Report
The pilot who flew the Air India Phuket-Delhi flight that suddenly dropped 300 feet was "out of control" and unable to walk, Times Now reported, citing cabin crew members. The crew reportedly had to help him back to his seat, after which the co-pilot took charge. He later tested positive for marijuana in a confirmatory drug test, according to reports.
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02:26 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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The pilot who flew the Air India Phuket-Delhi flight that suddenly dropped 300 feet was "out of control" and unable to walk, Times Now reported, citing cabin crew members. The crew reportedly had to help him back to his seat, after which the co-pilot took charge. He later tested positive for marijuana in a confirmatory drug test, according to reports.
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Not interested in lecture: Rahul Gandhi after Amit Shah says 'ready to debate on Delhi protest'
After Amit Shah said he's ready to answer all queries on Delhi protest as Opposition demanded the Home Minister's statement amid Parliament logjam, LoP Rahul Gandhi now said, "We're not interested in his lecture." "Did Shah give the order to shoot our children? If he did, he should resign," Rahul added. Meanwhile, Centre said no shots were fired at protesters.
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02:44 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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After Amit Shah said he's ready to answer all queries on Delhi protest as Opposition demanded the Home Minister's statement amid Parliament logjam, LoP Rahul Gandhi now said, "We're not interested in his lecture." "Did Shah give the order to shoot our children? If he did, he should resign," Rahul added. Meanwhile, Centre said no shots were fired at protesters.
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Taliban says it will support safe passage for rail route between Russia and India
The Taliban has reacted after Russian Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin proposed a rail route with India. Taliban said it will support safe passage for the rail route between Russia and India, adding, "The project will create employment in Afghanistan. We support such projects." Khusnullin said the proposed route may pass through Turkmenistan, Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan.
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02:41 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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The Taliban has reacted after Russian Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin proposed a rail route with India. Taliban said it will support safe passage for the rail route between Russia and India, adding, "The project will create employment in Afghanistan. We support such projects." Khusnullin said the proposed route may pass through Turkmenistan, Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan.
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North Korea launches ballistic missile
Ahead of major joint military exercises by South Korea and US, North Korea on Wednesday launched a ballistic missile from the Wonsan area. The launch comes just six days after North Korea fired another ballistic missile from the same area. South Korean and Japanese defence authorities said the missile flew about 700 km.
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02:54 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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Ahead of major joint military exercises by South Korea and US, North Korea on Wednesday launched a ballistic missile from the Wonsan area. The launch comes just six days after North Korea fired another ballistic missile from the same area. South Korean and Japanese defence authorities said the missile flew about 700 km.
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India rolls out 19 customised passenger coaches for Bangladesh Railways
The Rail Coach Factory in Punjab's Kapurthala has rolled out 19 LHB broad gauge passenger coaches for Bangladesh Railways, comprising three AC Sleeper Cars, three AC Chair Cars and 11 Non-AC Chair Cars. The coaches feature alarm system, baby-care facilities and prayer rooms. Earlier, in 2015-16, the factory had supplied 120 similar coaches to Bangladesh Railways.
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02:52 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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The Rail Coach Factory in Punjab's Kapurthala has rolled out 19 LHB broad gauge passenger coaches for Bangladesh Railways, comprising three AC Sleeper Cars, three AC Chair Cars and 11 Non-AC Chair Cars. The coaches feature alarm system, baby-care facilities and prayer rooms. Earlier, in 2015-16, the factory had supplied 120 similar coaches to Bangladesh Railways.
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What are the educational qualifications of N Chandrasekaran?
Natarajan Chandrasekaran, who resigned as Tata Sons Chairman, studied at a Tamil-medium government school in a village in Namakkal district, where he had to walk 3 km to attend classes. He has a Bachelor's degree in Applied Sciences from Coimbatore Institute of Technology. He also has a Master's in Computer Applications from Regional Engineering College, now called NIT Trichy.
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02:49 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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Natarajan Chandrasekaran, who resigned as Tata Sons Chairman, studied at a Tamil-medium government school in a village in Namakkal district, where he had to walk 3 km to attend classes. He has a Bachelor's degree in Applied Sciences from Coimbatore Institute of Technology. He also has a Master's in Computer Applications from Regional Engineering College, now called NIT Trichy.
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He had red eyes, seemed high: Passenger on pilot of Air India flight which dipped 300 ft
A passenger who was among the last to board the Phuket-Delhi Air India flight, which dropped 300 feet mid-air, told NDTV that the pilot seemed to be high on drugs. The pilot, who has reportedly tested positive for marijuana in a post-flight dope test, had red eyes, the passenger said. He recalled that the pilot was even replying slowly.
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03:14 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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A passenger who was among the last to board the Phuket-Delhi Air India flight, which dropped 300 feet mid-air, told NDTV that the pilot seemed to be high on drugs. The pilot, who has reportedly tested positive for marijuana in a post-flight dope test, had red eyes, the passenger said. He recalled that the pilot was even replying slowly.
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Aamir Khan, Sachin Tendulkar among stars buying NSE shares: Report
Aamir Khan, Anil Kapoor, Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Gavaskar, Sara Ali Khan and Gauri Khan are among celebrities who have bought the National Stock Exchange's unlisted shares, Livemint reported. The purchases come ahead of the planned public listing of the NSE this year. The exchange is reportedly valued at around ₹5.5 lakh crore in the unlisted market.
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03:14 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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Aamir Khan, Anil Kapoor, Sachin Tendulkar, Sunil Gavaskar, Sara Ali Khan and Gauri Khan are among celebrities who have bought the National Stock Exchange's unlisted shares, Livemint reported. The purchases come ahead of the planned public listing of the NSE this year. The exchange is reportedly valued at around ₹5.5 lakh crore in the unlisted market.
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