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Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal leads a large delegation to Singapore. This visit aims to strengthen trade and investment ties between the two nations. The delegation will engage in discussions on partnerships and technology collaboration. Singapore remains a significant economic partner and investment source for India.

Apple's rumored camera-equipped AirPods may launch soon, showing Visual Intelligence capabilities. These earbuds could understand wearer's surroundings and save visual information for later use. The new AirPods, codenamed B790, might debut alongside the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro models.

The Delhi High Court has urged authorities to decide the fate of Sainik Farm residents. It directed the Centre, Delhi government, DDA, and MCD to meet and work out a way forward. The court emphasized the need for clarity for residents regarding the colony's status. Authorities were asked to explore schemes for existing structures and conduct surveys. The matter will be revisited in November after a meeting within two months.

New provisions on testing and sample requirements under consideration; proposal to go for stakeholder consultation

The proposed investment intends to strengthen its capabilities across project logistics, heavy-lift transportation, vessel chartering and multimodal cargo solutions, supporting India’s accelerating infrastructure and industrial expansion

The National Company Law Tribunal allowed Aviator ML to withdraw its insolvency plea against SpiceJet. Both parties faced a fine for late settlement notification to the court. Seven other insolvency petitions filed by aircraft lessors against SpiceJet will be reheard. These ongoing cases continue to pose a significant financial threat to the airline.

A 16-year-old boy was allegedly killed in Bhopal after a BBA student reportedly convinced a group that his testicles could be sold for up to Rs 1.5 crore. Police said the alleged mastermind was influenced by a false Instagram claim and posed as a medical student. Investigators have found no link to an organised organ-trafficking racket so far.

The development gives the financially strained airline temporary breathing room as it faces renewed scrutiny from aircraft lessors over unpaid dues.

Its Ernie ​large language model has gone months without a major ⁠upgrade, while ‌competitors such as Alibaba and Moonshot have continued to roll ​out newer versions ​of their models.

HG Infra Engineering shares rose after the company received a letter of intent from REC Power Development and Consultancy for constructing two 220/132/33 kV AIS substations and associated transmission lines in Uttar Pradesh.

Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive at a South Carolina apartment. Both Brian and Zach Hickerson were present when emergency responders arrived. Zach became emotional while Brian showed no visible emotion until after her death. Medication was found at the property, and Narcan was reportedly present. Panettiere's mother expressed distress over Brian's presence at her daughter's death.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay announced new support measures for MLAs. These measures include official vehicles and a monthly allowance for each legislator. The initiative aims to help MLAs address public grievances effectively in their constituencies. This will enable them to travel and monitor government projects independently. The announcement was made under Rule 110 in the Assembly today.

The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (OSH) Code, 2020 permits state governments to grant exemptions to factories from certain provisions, subject to prescribed safeguards

Pia Dandiya has clinched the Democratic primary for Florida’s newly redrawn 22nd Congressional District, setting up a contest against Republican Casey Askar in the general election in November. With a campaign centred on her experience as an educator and her vision for progress, Dandiya has secured backing from the Democratic National Committee, marking a significant moment in South Florida’s evolving political landscape.

L&T Technology Services secured a significant engineering intelligence contract. This agreement with an unnamed global technology enterprise is valued at over seventy-five million dollars. The five-year contract will involve comprehensive product development and engineering lifecycle services. LTTS will also establish a dedicated engineering center leveraging its full stack solutions. Following this announcement, the company's share price saw a slight increase on the BSE.

The company's revenues have more than doubled to ₹300 crore in FY26 from ₹142 crore in FY22, the statement said, adding that the pre-tax profitability is healthy

Lesley Vogel addressed the tragic loss of her daughter, Hayden Panettiere, who passed away at 36. Expressing her disapproval, she scrutinized Brian Hickerson, Panettiere’s on-and-off boyfriend who was there at the time. The family had worked to keep him away due to previous concerns. Panettiere departed in Greenville, South Carolina, with toxicology reports outstanding. Vogel takes comfort in thinking that her daughter is united with her deceased brother.

INCOIS issued a swell surge warning for Kerala and nearby regions. High period swells from the southern Indian Ocean will impact coastal areas. Inundation of low-lying coastal areas may occur from August 19. Fishermen and coastal populations are cautioned to be alert for surging waves. Tourist activities at beaches and nearshore regions are suspended.

On Tuesday, US President Donald Trump said no talks were taking place with Iran and insisted ‌the Strait of Hormuz was open, contradicting ​Iran's assertion that it remained shut to shipping

Cerebras shares fell 12.7% amid valuation and profitability concerns, while its new CS-4 AI accelerator aims to challenge Nvidia. Investors await evidence of scalable adoption and sustainable growth.

L&T Technology Services shares gained up to 3.3% after the engineering services company secured a five-year deal worth more than $75 million from a leading global technology enterprise. The mandate spans product engineering, software development, testing, digital engineering, and a dedicated Engineering Center. Technically, the stock remains in neutral territory, with short-term momentum improving but the longer-term trend awaiting confirmation.