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DPIIT Seals Power Pacts with Zepto & Hero MotoCorp to Supercharge India’s Startup Revolution
New Delhi, August 12(HS): In a decisive push to accelerate India’s innovation economy, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has inked two landmark Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) — one with quick-commerce unicorn Zepto and another with industry titan Hero MotoCorp — aimed at propelling early-stage startups from blueprint to market dominance….
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Deadly Explosion Rocks U.S. Steel Plant in Pennsylvania; 2 Dead, 10 Injured
PITTSBURGH, Aug 12 (HS): A massive explosion tore through the U.S. Steel Clairton Plant, located along a bend in the Monongahela River south of Pittsburgh, on Monday morning, killing two workers and injuring at least 10 others. The blast occurred shortly before 11 a.m. ET in Coke Oven Batteries 13 and 14, according to plant…
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Three, Including Child, Killed in Shooting Outside Austin Target Store
Austin, Texas, Aug 12 (HS) : A devastating shooting outside a Target store in Austin, Texas, on Monday afternoon claimed the lives of three people, including a child, and left one other person with minor injuries. The Austin Police swiftly apprehended the suspect following a dramatic chase after the attack. Police Chief Lisa Davis reported…
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North Delhi Strikers Edge West Lions by 11 Runs in DPL Nail‑Biter
New Delhi, Aug 12 (HS) : North Delhi Strikers delivered a disciplined all‑round performance to edge past West Delhi Lions by 11 runs in a gripping 19th‑match clash of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) Season 2 under the lights at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday. Opting to bat first, the Strikers posted a competitive…
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Six Soldiers Killed in Fierce Wave of Attacks on Pakistan Army in Balochistan
Islamabad, Aug 12 (HS) : A spate of militant assaults across Pakistan’s restive Balochistan province has left six soldiers dead and triggered intense security operations, underscoring the escalating insurgency in the region. The deadliest incident occurred late Sunday night in Gwadar’s New Town area, where an improvised explosive device (IED) obliterated a military vehicle, killing…
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10–3 Masterclass: Divya Deshmukh Storms Past Lei into Quarter‑Finals
New Delhi, Aug 12 (HS) : Riding the momentum of her historic FIDE World Cup victory in Georgia, India’s rising chess star Grandmaster Divya Deshmukh delivered another statement performance on Monday, overwhelming Chinese GM Lei Tingjie 10–3 to storm into the 2025 Women’s Speed Chess Championship quarter‑finals. The 19‑year‑old prodigy from Nagpur seized the initiative…
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Assemblies of God Severs Ties After Ex‑Church Staffer Arrested for Child Sexual Abuse
Washington, Aug 12 (HS) : The Assemblies of God, the world’s largest Pentecostal denomination, has moved swiftly to distance itself from Thomas Pinkerton Jr. — known to congregants as Pastor Tommy — after his arrest on multiple counts of child sexual abuse. The high‑profile case adds to mounting scrutiny of abuse allegations involving church figures…
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It's Now The Time For The Universal ATM
By Dr. Devan* For decades, the ATM has been a symbol of convenience. You could withdraw cash without entering a bank branch, day or night. Yet, despite technological leaps in every sector, the ATM remains restricted by outdated boundaries. Most machines still limit you to your own bank for deposits, and often charge a fee…