Day: August 21, 2026

NGT seeks details on Kedarnath sewage, waste dumping in Mandakini river

Man accused of duping over 100 people of Rs 8cr

A long-delayed sale of a majority stake in IDBI Bank, held by the federal government and ‌state insurer Life Insurance Corp of India, is in its final stages

The teaser for Kunal Kemmu’s upcoming action comedy ‘VIBE’ has been unveiled. This film introduces two unprepared heroes pulled into a dangerous national crisis. Preity G Zinta plays a key character who guides the unlikely duo. The movie blends action sequences with comic situations for audiences. ‘VIBE’ is scheduled to release in cinemas on September…

Scientists at the University of Birmingham have developed a multi-responsive smart gel that can switch between solid-like and liquid-like states when exposed to ultraviolet light, heat or acid. Built using foldamer molecules and palladium ions, the material could eventually support advances in drug delivery, smart sensors and catalysis. Advanced NMR techniques also enabled detailed atomic-level…

At Penn State, a research team is pioneering advanced drone decision-making systems modeled after insect neural mechanisms. Utilizing analogue computing alongside graphene materials, this initiative focuses on onboard data processing that replicates the natural filtering and coincidence detection seen in biology. With annual demonstrations of evolving prototypes, the goal is to enable fully autonomous drone…

For the first time in her life, Savitha, a 40-year-old nanny from Bengaluru, experienced a birthday celebration complete with a cake. Her caring employer, Yana, orchestrated this surprise, which stirred Savitha’s emotions and brought her to tears. The touching moment was shared online, garnering attention and appreciation from viewers who celebrated Yana’s compassion, emphasizing the…

MCX Gold October futures continue to trade with a firm bullish bias, with prices holding near Rs 1,60,900 after extending their recent uptrend. The chart shows a clear sequence of higher highs and higher lows, supported by positive moving-average alignment and sustained buying interest.

The memory chip industry is experiencing a transformative shift, largely influenced by artificial intelligence innovations. According to Micron’s CEO, there is a soaring need for high-performance memory driven by AI systems. This demand surge is currently exceeding their production capabilities. Notably, Micron’s market capitalization briefly reached one trillion dollars amidst AI hype, highlighting investors’ recognition…

Powai police arrested Anil Shinde within four hours of an FIR. He posed as a transgender person to gain entry into a building. Shinde allegedly sexually assaulted an airhostess after offering to cure her husband. He collected money from residents before fleeing the scene. Police traced the accused through autorickshaw driver and CCTV footage.