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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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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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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Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's grandnephew plans Azad Hind Party inspired by Gen Z

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's grandnephew Chandra Kumar Bose, who recently resigned from the Trinamool Congress, has announced plans to launch his own political outfit inspired by the recent Gen Z-led protests at Delhi's Jantar Mantar. Bose said his proposed 'Azad Hind Party' would be built around young people and follow what he described as Netaji's inclusive and secular ideology.
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03:09 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026

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Cow dies after being hit by doctor's car in UP, mob assaults him

Rahul Siddharth, a medical officer at Usawan Community Health Centre, was assaulted by a mob in UP's Badaun after his car allegedly hit and killed a cow. The mob pulled him from his car, beat him, tore his clothes, and damaged the vehicle before police rescued him. Four people have been arrested in connection with the matter.
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03:09 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026

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You don't interrupt when Shah speaks, why interrupt me?: Rahul to reporters

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi told reporters they don't interrupt Union Home Minister Amit Shah when he speaks and asked, "Why do you interrupt me?" "What is so special about Amit Shah that the entire media stands silently...When the country's students are not afraid of PM Narendra Modi and Amit Shah, the media should not fear them either," he said.
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03:06 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026

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India set to pull out of ASEAN Cup to prioritise Brazil friendly: Report

The Indian football team is set to pull out of the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 to focus on its international friendly against Brazil, Times Now reported. The All India Football Federation (AIFF) had initially planned to field two teams, with a B team for the ASEAN Cup, it added. However, FIFA reportedly declined AIFF's request to field a second-string squad.
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03:28 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026

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FCRA Bill sent to Joint Parliamentary Committee amid protest by Opposition

The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, has been sent to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) amid protest by the Opposition. JPC will consist of 21 members of the Lok Sabha nominated by the Lok Sabha Speaker and 10 members of the Rajya Sabha nominated by the Rajya Sabha Chairman. The bill seeks to regulate how NGOs use foreign donations.
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03:23 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026

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I still feel her void: PM Modi recalls mother at ex-Prez Kovind's book launch

PM Narendra Modi remembered his late mother at former President Ram Nath Kovind's autobiography launch, saying, "Even today, I deeply feel the void left by her absence." He spoke about the sacrifices mothers make while raising their children. "I have been fortunate, my mother lived for over a hundred years and continued to bless me," PM Modi added.
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03:18 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026

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Rijiju challenges Oppn to name a single FCRA bill provision that's against minorities

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday challenged the Opposition to name a single provision in the proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill that is against minorities. The bill was referred to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) consisting of members from both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. The government reportedly heard concerns of several Church representatives and NGOs.
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03:34 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026

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Amit Shah writes to LS Speaker, urges him to allocate time for debate on NEET protests

Amit Shah has written a letter to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, requesting him to allocate as much time as he deems appropriate for a discussion on students' protest against NEET-UG paper leak in Delhi. "I intend to remain present in the House...to participate in the discussion... and I'm prepared to answer all questions raised by the Opposition," he said.
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03:30 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026

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Idli-sambar to be soon served in Delhi govt schools, new 6-day menu released

Idli-sambar will soon be served in all government and government-aided schools in Delhi under the PM-POSHAN scheme. Students will get poori-black chana gravy and mashed vegetables on day one, idli-sambar on day two, chhole-rice and mashed vegetables on day three and chhole-poori and mashed vegetables on day four. Dal-rice will be served on day five and kadhi-rice on day six.
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03:59 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026

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'Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan is dead as per 3 military officials,' says Pak journalist

Pakistani journalist Wajahat Saeed Khan, who is based in US, has said that three senior military officials told him that "former PM Imran Khan is dead". "They (military officials) haven't seen anything with their own eyes, but they have heard things with their ears," Wajahat added. Khan has been imprisoned since August 5, 2023 and is lodged in Adiala Jail.
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03:57 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026

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Don’t have much to say: Anup on Ajay replacing him as Crime Patrol host

Actor Anup Soni has reacted to Ajay Devgn replacing him as the host of 'Crime Patrol'. "I don’t have much to say on this...I have had a long and...special association with ‘Crime Patrol,’ and I'm grateful for all the love and affection," he said. Anup said he's sure that Ajay will bring his "own style and perspective" to the show.
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03:57 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026

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Govt redefines Ganga floodplain, drops ‘no construction’ provision

The Centre government has redefined the "active floodplain" of the Ganga River and its tributaries as areas that experience flooding at least once every five years. The amendment in the 2016 order also removes the "construction-free zone" provision and adds that the river's banks be maintained to reduce pollution. The earlier order prohibited construction of any structures in the floodplain.
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03:55 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026

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India wins 17 medals on opening day of U-23 Commonwealth Fencing C'ship

India won 17 medals on the opening day of the U-23 Commonwealth Fencing Championship in Nigeria's Lagos. The Indian contingent secured four gold, four silver and nine bronze medals at the championship, which began on Sunday. Indian fencers reached the podium in all six individual events across the Sabre, Foil and Epee disciplines.
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03:54 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026

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Flyers gasp for air inside SpiceJet flight in Delhi; shout 'Open the door, people will die'

Multiple passengers on a Delhi-Pune SpiceJet flight were left gasping for air after the plane's AC failed, leaving the cabin sweltering on Tuesday. The flight was delayed by 45 minutes and later faced rising temperatures inside as even the crew faced difficulties, but pilots continued to prepare for takeoff. Videos showed people shouting, "Open the door, these people will die."
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Less than 20 AI prompts uncover bug that lets hackers take over devices via Zoom calls

Security researchers have discovered a flaw in Zoom that could let an attacker take complete control of another user's device during a live call. It took fewer than 20 AI prompts on publicly available AI models for researchers to find the flaw and build a working exploit in under 24 hours. The flaw exploits Zoom's screen-sharing feature.
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04:07 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026

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At what time will the total solar eclipse occur today?

The first total solar eclipse of 2026 will occur on August 12. In India, it will not be visible as the Sun will be below the horizon. The eclipse will begin at 9:04 pm IST. The first location on Earth to experience totality will enter the full eclipse at 10:28:09 pm IST. Maximum eclipse will occur at 11:16:06 pm IST.
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04:04 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026

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Pic shows skull found in passenger's bag at Delhi airport, he says it's monkey's

CISF personnel at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport detected a skull concealed in a Hyderabad-bound passenger's hand baggage during a pre-boarding security check on Wednesday. When questioned, the passenger told officials that the recovered object was a monkey skull, officials said. The passenger was handed over to police for further investigation in the case.
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04:02 pm Wednesday, 12 August 2026

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