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Aug 12: Markets Extend Losses as Tata Stocks, IT Shares Drag; Nifty Slips Below 24,450

India, Aug. 12 -- Last Updated on August 12, 2026 10:59 pm by INDIAN AWAAZ BY Our Business Correspondent Indian equity benchmarks extended their decline for a second straight session on Wednesday, w... Read More


Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa defeats Javokhir Sindarov in Sinquefield Cup

WEB DESK, Aug. 12 -- Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa defeated Javokhir Sindarov in a second-round match of the Sinquefield Cup in St Louis, United States. It is his first victory in the tournament... Read More


Indian fencers win two gold, three silver and four bronze medals at Commonwealth Championship

WEB DESK, Aug. 12 -- India continued its impressive medal-winning run at the Commonwealth Fencing Championship in Lagos, Nigeria. After securing 17 medals on the opening day on Monday, Indian fencers ... Read More


Himachal Pradesh imposes 60 paise per litre orphan and widow cess on petrol and diesel

WEB DESK, Aug. 12 -- Himachal Pradesh state government has issued a notification imposing an orphan and widow cess of 60 paise per litre on petrol and diesel. The revised prices came into effect from ... Read More


Ladakh hosts Black Necked Crane Festival to highlight conservation of endangered species

WEB DESK, Aug. 12 -- Ladakh is celebrating the first-ever Black-necked Crane festival to highlight the importance of its conservation and the role of Ladakh Union Territory in conserving the habitat o... Read More


IMD forecasts widespread rainfall across Odisha

WEB DESK, Aug. 12 -- Odisha is likely to witness another spell of widespread rainfall as a fresh weather system is developing over the Bay of Bengal. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has for... Read More


6 killed, 4 injured after landslide hits chawl in Mumbai's Ghatkopar

WEB DESK, Aug. 12 -- Six persons died and four others have been injured after a landslide struck a chawl in Mumbai's Ghatkopar area in the early hours today. Rescue and relief operations are being car... Read More


Govt. ready to discuss students' issue in Parliament: Amit Shah

WEB DESK, Aug. 12 -- Union Home Minister Amit Shah today said that the government is fully prepared to discuss any issue, including the students' issue and answer any questions raised by the members i... Read More


Lok Sabha refers FCRA to JPC for further scrutiny

India, Aug. 12 -- Last Updated on August 12, 2026 8:07 pm by INDIAN AWAAZ Staff Reporter / NEW DELHI Lok Sabha today referred the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, to the Joint... Read More


Bihar "Dustbin Scam"; What Lies Behind the Rs.15,490 Price Tag?

India, Aug. 12 -- Last Updated on August 12, 2026 8:26 pm by INDIAN AWAAZ A Z Nawab / Patna A controversy over the reported purchase of dustbins for Rs.15,490 each has triggered a political storm in... Read More