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Kush Maini Completes 850-Km F1 Test with Alpine Ahead of F2 Return at Monza
BWT Alpine F1 Team Reserve Driver Kush Maini completed a successful two-day Formula 1 test at Austria’s Red Bull Ring, covering around 200 laps and 850 kilometres in mixed and dry conditions. The test comes ahead of his return to the FIA Formula 2 Championship at Monza, where he sits sixth in the standings following two podium finishes in his last three races.
RV University Holds 4th Convocation, 918 Students Graduate with a Call for Social Responsibility
RV University celebrated its 4th Convocation in Bengaluru, conferring degrees on 918 undergraduate and postgraduate students, including two Ph.D. scholars, while 42 students received rank certificates for academic excellence. Speakers urged graduates to embrace adaptability, mentorship and social responsibility as they begin their professional journeys. The ceremony also marked the launch of ‘Navodaya’, the induction programme for incoming first-year students.
UPI Turns 10: How India’s Digital Payments Revolution Transformed the Way We Pay
India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) completes 10 years on August 25, 2026. Launched in 2016 by NPCI under the regulatory oversight of the RBI, UPI has grown from a new digital payment platform into the backbone of India’s payments ecosystem, with annual transaction volumes soaring nearly 13,000 times in a decade
Speeding Bus Overturns in Mandya After Hitting Highway Signboard; 2 Dead, Over 20 Injured
Two people were killed and more than 20 passengers injured after a private bus travelling from Mangaluru to Bengaluru crashed into a highway signboard and overturned near Bellur. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the accident, including the driver's actions and the vehicle's condition.
Black Panther and Leopard Sightings Trigger Panic in Dandeli Residential Areas
Frequent sightings of a black panther and a leopard near residential areas in Dandeli have raised safety concerns among local residents. Forest officials face the challenge of protecting both people and wildlife as human-animal encounters increase in the region.
AI’s Next Big Bottleneck Isn’t Chips; Nvidia’s Jensen Huang Says It’s Something Much Bigger
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says land, power and data centres are becoming as crucial as chips as AI companies race to expand computing capacity.
Salmonella Recall: 600+ Bags Of Raw Dog Food Recalled In US — What Pet Owners Need To Know
A salmonella recall has been issued for more than 600 bags of Oma’s Pride raw dog food after FDA testing found contamination in one lot.
Bigg Boss Malayalam 7 Winner Anumol Marries Bhuvanesh At Guruvayur - See Wedding Photos
The wedding marks a new chapter in Anumol’s personal life following her victory rising popularity after Bigg Boss Malayalam 7. Politician Suresh Gopi was part of the actor's special day.
Google’s Pixel China Exit By 2027 Could Be Big Boost For India Manufacturing, Here Is Why
Amid escalating US-China tensions, Google plans to cease production of all Pixel devices in China by 2027, shifting manufacturing to countries like India and Vietnam.
Your Blood Tests Are Normal - Could You Still Have Cancer? Doctor Reveals the Truth
Normal blood tests cannot always rule out cancer. Persistent symptoms, risk factors, and appropriate screening or imaging may still require further evaluation.
UGC NET 2026: How Re-Exam Will Impact JRF, PhD Admissions, and Assistant Professor Aspirants
The NTA's decision to retest three UGC NET subjects due to numerous errors has led to significant concern among candidates. Aspirants are particularly anxious about delayed JRF results and PhD admissions, which may disrupt their academic and career plans.
‘Isolation Taking Physical Toll, Needs Hospitalisation’: Ex-Pak Prez Raises Concerns Over Imran Khan's Health
Former Pakistan President Arif Alvi raised concerns over Imran Khan’s health, citing anxiety, palpitations and blood pressure, and urged immediate hospitalisation under independent medical supervision.
SC To Hear YouTuber's Plea, Who Flagged Ram Temple Donation Theft, Challenging FIR Against Him In Road Rage Case: Comprehensive Analysis, Key Developments & Strategic Impact
Aug 25, 2026
Dash Bengaluru Half Marathon 2nd Edition Announced; Cricketer Shreyanka Patil Named Brand Ambassador
Aug 29, 2026
Black Panther and Leopard Sightings Trigger Panic in Dandeli Residential Areas
Aug 20, 2026
India's Nuclear Future Secured: PM Modi Forges Landmark Long-Term Uranium Supply Agreement with Uzbekistan, Elevating Bilateral Ties to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
Aug 31, 2026
BJP National Team Revamp: Who Replaces Whom in Big Shake‑Up
Aug 18, 2026