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When a young man was brought to my clinic after his first episode of psychosis, his parents wanted to know when he could return to college. This is not an atypical first interaction. However, in many instances, after a few consultations later and especially once the immediate crisis had settled, the questions would take a…
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File photo for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: Reuters Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty drifted lower in early trade on Wednesday (August 12, 2026) as higher crude oil prices weighed on investors’ sentiment. The 30-share BSE Sensex dipped 35.99 points to 78,097.31 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty skidded 31.15 points to…
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At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 95.40 before slipping further to 95.42, down 6 paise from its previous close. File photo for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee fell 6 paise to 95.42 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Wednesday (August 12, 2026), weighed down by the…
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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla conducts the proceedings of the House during the Monsoon Session of Parliament, in New Delhi on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: ANI Report of an inquiry committee which invested allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma — against whom removal proceedings were initiated over the alleged discovery of unaccounted for cash from his…
A TV screen shows a file image of North Korea’s missile launch during a news program at Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP North Korea on Wednesday (August 12, 2026) performed its second ballistic missile test in less than a week, its neighbors said, a likely…
Field trials of Vande Bharat Express rake, fitted with automatic emergency brake, on the Sakleshpur-Subrahmanya Road Ghat section commenced on August 12, 2026. The trials are being conducted by South Western Railway’s Mysuru division. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Field trials of a specially-modified Vande Bharat Express train rake on the Sakleshpur-Subrahmanya Road ghat section…
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As Cuba marks 100 years since Fidel Castro’s birth, Cubans are questioning the promises of the socialist revolution he led for nearly half a century, and asking whether his successors are up to the job. Also read | Cuba leader admits ‘urgent changes’ needed to overcome crisis Cuba’s Communist Party has spent the week celebrating…
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BMC reported this as a level II incident. | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Two person were dead and one was injured after a landslide hit the Kurla region in Mumbai eastern suburb on Wednesday (August 12, 2026). At least six persons are reported to be trapped under the debris. Rescue operation is underway. NDRF personnel…
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U.S. President Donald Trump. File | Photo Credit: Reuters A secret operation that reportedly smuggled Donald Trump off Air Force One in a catering truck before the plane departed carrying journalists and top aides at apparent risk of an Iranian strike has raised questions over U.S. security practices. Also read | Trump says he slipped…
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U.S. President Donald Trump. File | Photo Credit: Getty Images via AFP U.S. President Donald Trump said he slipped away from Air Force One in Turkey because advisers wanted him on a ’different plane’ due to threat. Also read | West Asia war highlights on August 12, 2026 Mr. Trump said on Wednesday (August 12,…
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