August 2026

File photo: Congress leader B Nagendra NEW DELHI: Karnataka planning and statistics minister B Nagendra resigned on Friday amid mounting pressure over the alleged Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation scam.He also broke down during a press conference while announcing his decision.Nagendra, who was re-inducted into the Karnataka cabinet earlier this month, alleged that he…

The long-awaited biopic on legendary Carnatic vocalist MS Subbulakshmi is gearing up for a major update. The project has been in development for some time and has generated interest because of the stature of its subject. The makers are reportedly working on bringing the celebrated singer’s life, music and legacy to the big screen with…

The Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft will be a fifth-generation fighter aircraft developed domestically. (image credit: MoD) The Aeronautical Development Agency has extended the submission deadline for one of India’s most closely watched defence programmes, giving industry bidders two additional months to file their proposals for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft. The revised deadline is now…

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says he has access to AI tools that could help him deal with routine work, but he still finds himself going through emails manually. Speaking on David Senra’s podcast, Sam Altman said his habit of scrolling through his inbox and deciding which email to open is difficult to explain, especially when…

An Alliance Air flight experienced a tyre burst while landing at Bilaspur airport BILASPUR: An Alliance Air flight from Delhi to Bilaspur suffered a tyre burst while landing at the airport here on Friday morning, but all 41 people on board were safely evacuated, officials said.Flight 9I613 was carrying 37 passengers and four crew members…

In 1856, one of Northern California’s oldest cattle ranches was established The Wildlands Conservancy has agreed to buy one of Northern California’s oldest working livestock operations, protecting 14,177 acres of historic wilderness in Siskiyou County and turning it into a huge public preserve. The $15.5 million purchase of the AP Ranch, detailed in reports by…