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Kerala taps SAS for AI-driven overhaul of social welfare scheme delivery

India, Aug. 13 -- As governments increasingly turn to data and artificial intelligence to deliver more targeted and efficient public services, the government of Kerala is taking its next step in that ... Read More


Parliament passes Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill

India, Aug. 13 -- Parliament on Thursday, Aug 13 passed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, which seeks to restrict states' powers to levy taxes on mineral rights... Read More


SC to hear plea against Delhi Police's facial recognition use at protest

India, Aug. 13 -- The Supreme Court on Thursday, Aug 13 agreed to hear a plea filed by a Rajya Sabha lawmaker challenging the alleged deployment of facial recognition technology and other biometric su... Read More


Tamil Nadu govt signs 97 MoUs, eyes Rs 67,000 crore investment, 1.2 lakh jobs

India, Aug. 13 -- The Tamil Nadu government inked 97 fresh MoUs for a total investment commitment of over Rs 67,000 crore, in the presence of Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay here on Thursday. The propo... Read More


Loan Utsav 2026 Extended: Apply for a Bajaj Finance personal loan and get rewards

India, Aug. 13 -- Bajaj Finance has extended the Loan Utsav 2026 until 10 September, giving eligible customers more time to avail of exclusive rewards by applying for a personal loan. Bajaj Finance h... Read More


20 days on, Jharkhand exam protesters press CBI probe demand

India, Aug. 13 -- The students' protest over alleged irregularities in Jharkhand recruitment examinations entered its 20th day on Thursday, with the agitators refusing to call off the stir until their... Read More


CJP founder, spokesperson face probe demand over minors presence at protest

India, Aug. 13 -- A Mumbai resident claiming to be a social media influencer has filed a complaint with the Indore police seeking a probe into the alleged presence of minor boys and girls at a recent ... Read More


U.S. airstrikes killed over 150 civilians in Yemen in 2025, Pentagon finds

India, Aug. 13 -- U.S. airstrikes targeting Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen last year killed more than 150 civilians, according to a Pentagon review of the attacks, which comes as concerns rise ... Read More


7 killed in landslide at Mumbai's Ghatkopar after heavy rains

India, Aug. 13 -- Seven persons were killed and as many others were injured after a landslide struck Mumbai's Ghatkopar area early on Wednesday following heavy rains, civic officials said. The deceas... Read More


Russia appoints ex-CJI Chandrachud arbitrator in Ukraine dispute

India, Aug. 13 -- In a rare honour for a former Chief Justice of India, Russia has appointed DY Chandrachud as an arbitrator in a high-stakes investment treaty dispute between Russia and Ukrainian-own... Read More