AI could cut doctors' paperwork burden as global health worker shortage looms: Report
INDIA BUSINESS | Sun, 16 Aug 2026, 8:18AM IST
Artificial intelligence can ease doctor workloads by handling repetitive administrative tasks. This technology helps address a growing global healthcare worker shortage. AI tools can draft clinical documentation, freeing up valuable physician time. Patients can also benefit as AI helps direct them to appropriate care. Ultimately, AI aims to optimize existing healthcare staff for future demands.
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DAE notifies draft rules mandating insurance cover for nuclear plants
INDIA MARKET | Sun, 16 Aug 2026, 8:17AM IST
The draft rules say financial security for nuclear power plants must remain in place until all spent fuel has been removed from the concerned storage pool
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Dividend Stocks To Watch: NBCC, RVNL, Mazagon Dock, Hitachi Energy, Zen Tech & More Check Full List
INDIA MARKET | Sun, 16 Aug 2026, 8:00AM IST
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Japan's MMX aims for the moons of Mars
INDIA NEWS | Sun, 16 Aug 2026, 7:50AM IST
Tanegashima Space Center: Japanese scientists are readying a mission to Mars' moons to retrieve samples that may unlock the origins of the Solar System and life on Earth, although a rival Chinese mission aims to make it back first.The unmanned Martian Moons eXploration (MMX),set to blast off from Tanegashima Space Center in the coming months, could also lay the groundwork for humans visiting the red planet.The spacecraft, revealed to media last Thursday, will stay in Mars' orbit for around three years and will attempt to land on Phobos.It will collect at least 10 grams (0.35 ounces) of material from the surface of Phobos, while the IDEFIX rover -- the French name for comic hero Asterix's dog -- will conduct surface observations.The spacecraft will also observe Demios, the other of Mars' moons -- but without landing -- before a return capsule heads back to Earth to land in Australia in around 2031.Also read: SpaceX plans to turn Starlink into full-fledged mobile service, targets Verizon, AT&T and T-MobileImpact or captureThe Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) hopes that the mission will reveal how Mars and its moons formed, a key piece of knowledge in working out how the Solar System was born.One theory for the origin of the Martian moons -- the "giant impact" hypothesis -- is that they formed after a celestial body collided with Mars.The "capture" hypothesis meanwhile postulates that the moons are asteroids from the outer Solar System that were captured by Mars' gravity.Determining which is right will help reveal "how a habitable environment for life might have arisen on the terrestrial planets", JAXA said, referring to the four rocky worlds closest to the Sun -- Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars."MMX will shed light on the transport mechanisms that delivered water, volatiles, and organic compounds from the outer Solar System to the inner rocky planet region -- processes that may have played a key role in making these worlds habitable," said Patrick Michel, a French astrophysicist working on IDEFIX."If Phobos and Deimos are indeed remnants of these early delivery systems, they may hold clues to the origins of life itself, or to be more correct, to the transport of the materials that were key to the emergence of life on rocky planets," he told AFP.JAXA said that the mission will also explore the possibility of using Phobos as a "natural space station" by establishing the technology required for a round trip to Mars -- something "essential for crewed Mars exploration".Also read: The message behind the missile: Six signals sent by Agni-IV testMartian legsMMX is a collaboration with France's National Centre for Space Studies (CNES), the German Aerospace Center (DLR), NASA and European Space Agency (ESA) as well as a score of universities and tech companies.The development of the spacecraft's landing legs was particularly difficult as gravity on Phobos is extremely low, according to Akinari Uehara, a Mitsubishi Electric engineer."We have to prevent the (probe) from falling down, by having the legs cushion the impact of landing," Uehara said.Japan's unmanned Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) -- the "Moon Sniper" -- tipped over after touching down on Earth's Moon in 2024, but still transmitted data and survived several two-week lunar nights.Japan also has experience in bringing back samples from space, including JAXA's unmanned Hayabusa-2 which returned 5.4 grams of rock and dust collected from an asteroid several hundred million kilometres from Earth in 2020.PerseveranceBut MMX is not the only Mars mission trying to bring back material.NASA's Perseverance rover, which has been roaming the red planet since 2021, has already collected samples ready to be taken back to Earth.However the mission has effectively been cancelled by the administration of President Donald Trump following a US Congress vote in January.China has also announced its Tianwen-3 spacecraft is scheduled for launch around 2028 and will return Mars samples to Earth around 2031 -- potentially earlier than MMX's sample return.China's Tianwen-1 mission already landed a rover named Zhurong on the surface of Mars in 2021, in one of the most spectacular successes of Beijing's space programme.
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Beyond Sanctions: Inside Scott Bessent's Playbook For Iran's "Unprecedented" Economic Isolation
INDIA MARKET | Sun, 16 Aug 2026, 7:48AM IST
While the Trump administration hasn't said what it's planning to do, there are still pressure points that Bessent's Treasury Department could hit.
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Apollo scores over Max with a strong revenue, margin outperformance in Q1
INDIA BUSINESS | Sun, 16 Aug 2026, 7:32AM IST
Apollo Hospitals and Max Healthcare beat June-quarter expectations, but Apollo stood out on hospital revenue growth, operating metrics and stock returns
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5 killed by flooding, storms in midwestern US
INDIA NEWS | Sun, 16 Aug 2026, 7:08AM IST
Washington: At least five people were killed by severe storms and flooding this week in the midwestern state of Indiana, authorities said Saturday.Dozens have been rescued from flooded areas and hundreds have had to evacuate their homes, The Indianapolis Star newspaper reported.The storm began pummeling Indiana on Tuesday, Governor Mike Braun said in a statement. The weather system included "tornadic activity and a derecho," which is a widespread, long-lived wind storm.The victims included a 58-year-old woman whose car was believed to have been swept away by floodwaters, an 18-year-old man who jumped into a swollen river with friends and a four-year-old boy who died when a tree fell onto a home, local media reported.News footage showed a river that had overflowed its banks, with the brown water nearly reaching the bottom of a bridge. Rescuers zoomed by in a raft.Braun posted on X that he spoke with US President Donald Trump on Saturday "about the severe storms and historic flooding" to request federal aid.Indiana's Homeland Security Director Jonathan Whitham said a "very extensive cleanup and recovery operation" will be needed.
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INDIA MARKET | Sun, 16 Aug 2026, 7:00AM IST
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Colombia earthquake toll nears 300
INDIA NEWS | Sun, 16 Aug 2026, 6:41AM IST
BOGOTA, Colombia - Hopes of finding survivors of the earthquake that struck western Colombia five days ago were dwindling on Saturday, as more bodies were pulled from buildings that collapsed due to the 7.4-magnitude quake that left hundreds dead or missing.The earthquake struck just after 7:30 a.m. in San Jose del Palmar, toppling apartment buildings and damaging schools, churches, hospitals and homes from the Pacific port Buenaventura to Colombia's coffee-growing region and major western cities.At least 294 people have died with 320 more missing and nearly 4,000 more injured, Colombia's disaster management unit estimated on Saturday. Over two-thirds of the deaths were concentrated in the cities of Cali and Pereira.Also read: Colombia earthquake response enters grim phase as hope for more survivors fades"We have only one site where there are signs of life," Cali fire captain Alberto Hernandez told Reuters. "At the other locations, we are unfortunately in the phase of recovering bodies."With over 2 million inhabitants, Cali is Colombia's third-biggest city. Rescue workers continued through the morning to sift through mountains of shattered concrete, bricks and metal to find those who remain unaccounted for, while others were cleaning their neighborhoods armed with brooms and shovels.Hernandez said they would likely finish recovering bodies by Sunday, after which they will begin using heavy equipment to clear the debris.Juana Catano, who coordinates a citizens' action group, told Reuters efforts were now focused on recovery and rebuilding. "We are in a time of overwhelming mourning," she said.HUNDREDS SLEEP OUTDOORSThe deaths of people who had become national symbols further dwindled hopes late into the week.Daniela Largo, 32, died in hospital after surviving 36 hours under the rubble, and 24-year-old Juan Felipe Giraldo was found dead after an intense operation at a collapsed hotel.Giraldo, whose father spent days by the collapsed building waiting for news, had been set to get married on Sunday. He leaves behind a 2-year-old son.Thousands of people gathered in the cities of Medellin and Bogota to donate food, clothing and medicine to donation centers for distribution to areas devastated by the quake.In the city of Pereira, deep in Colombia's coffee-growing region, hundreds of people spent the night on mats or in tents at a makeshift shelter in a park, where coordinators said there was a lack of blankets, tents, hygiene products and food.A report by the disaster management unit found that thousands of homes were destroyed by Monday's quake, leaving hundreds sleeping outdoors in shelters and waiting to find out whether damaged apartments are at risk of collapsing.Colombia has recorded 269 aftershocks since the quake, piling on dangers for rescue workers and volunteers still sifting through the unstable rubble.REQUEST FOR US TARIFF RELIEFThe disaster became the first major challenge for President Abelardo De La Espriella, a political newcomer who took office a week ago and will now oversee relief efforts and reconstruction in the wake of one of Colombia's worst natural disasters.De La Espriella has faced some criticism over his handling of the initial hours, particularly for not accepting offers of rescue teams from certain countries. Authorities later received some response teams from Israel and the United States.The recent election victory of the right-wing president, who campaigned on a platform of tougher austerity and security measures, marks a rapprochement with Washington which has floated joint strikes on armed groups operating in the country.De La Espriella said on Saturday he spoke with President Donald Trump in a 10-minute phone call, during which Trump expressed his condolences and he requested the U.S. temporarily suspend tariffs on Colombian goods to help business owners.The U.S. Department of Commerce did not immediately respond to a request for comment."Today, more than ever, the alliance between Colombia and the United States is essential for the reconstruction of our beloved nation," De La Espriella said on X.
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North Korea's Kim proud of strong Russia ties
INDIA NEWS | Sun, 16 Aug 2026, 6:27AM IST
Seoul: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un told Russian President Vladimir Putin he was "proud" of their countries' strong ties, state media reported Sunday, after providing military support for Moscow's war against Ukraine.Since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, North Korea has become a key ally of the Kremlin, sending troops to support Moscow's war effort in return for economic benefits and military technology, analysts say.Also read: What we know about North Korean forces joining Russia's war against Ukraine"I am always proud to be able to expect more excellent future of the bilateral relations by leading, together with you, the DPRK-Russia ties that has carried forward the history of common struggle," Kim said in his letter to Putin, according to an English-language dispatch by the official Korean Central News Agency.DPRK is the acronym for the North's official name, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.Kim added that he had a "firm belief" that Russia would thrive and defend its "territorial integrity" under Putin's "wise leadership".In a letter to Kim delivered on Friday to mark Korea's liberation from Japanese colonial rule at the end of World War II, Putin said relations between the two countries had reached the "unprecedentedly high level of comprehensive strategic partnership"."Our states are actively cooperating in all the sectors while making concerted efforts to ensure the regional security and stability," the Russian leader said.The exchange of letters follows Ukraine's accusation this month that Moscow had launched North Korean ballistic missiles in a strike that killed at least nine people and wounded dozens.Kyiv has also recently said that up to 50,000 North Korean troops are due to deploy to Russia, although it has provided no evidence to back the claim or a timeframe for the deployment.In making the claim, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky asked Seoul to supply air defence systems to protect against Russian missiles, a request that has gone unanswered by the South.
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INDIA MARKET | Sun, 16 Aug 2026, 6:00AM IST
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Petrol vehicles move to slow lane in India
INDIA NEWS | Sun, 16 Aug 2026, 5:30AM IST
Mumbai: Petrol is losing its grip on India's car market, with sales coming under pressure in some of the country's biggest automobile markets as buyers increasingly look beyond conventional fuel.Across Maharashtra, Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, petrol cars are losing ground even as CNG, hybrids and electric vehicles gain momentum, while diesel is seeing renewed interest in some markets. Adding to the shift is growing consumer anxiety over E20 petrol. Industry executives said concerns about mileage, compatibility and long-term ownership are increasingly featuring in purchase decisions.But carmakers caution that E20 alone cannot explain the pressure on petrol. The bigger shift, they said, is that consumers now have more alternatives, with the economics and availability of these powertrains making them increasingly credible choices.The shift is therefore not simply from petrol to electric vehicles. CNG is attracting buyers seeking lower running costs, while hybrids offer a middle ground for those looking for better fuel efficiency without depending on charging infrastructure. EVs are gaining traction as charging networks expand, while diesel continues to find buyers in markets and segments where range, highway driving and fuel efficiency remain important.133267135For the auto industry, this marks a fundamental change in how consumers choose cars.Towards Alternate-fuel VehiclesThe old petrol-versus-diesel equation is giving way to a market where multiple powertrains compete for the same customer.The scale of the shift is becoming harder to ignore. Federation of Automobile Dealers Association vice-president Sai Giridhar said consumer hesitation around the E20 transition had nudged some buyers towards CNG, hybrids and EVs. In July, the combined share of CNG, hybrid and electric passenger vehicles reached 40.59%, just 1.09 percentage points behind petrol at 41.68%. A year earlier, the gap was 13.21 percentage points.That narrowing gap is significant because the challenge to petrol is no longer coming from a single technology. CNG commands a sizeable share, while hybrids are attracting buyers seeking better fuel efficiency without giving up the convenience of an internal-combustion engine. EVs, too, are steadily gaining ground. We do not see this as a long-term effect, as petrol sales have been seeing a slowdown of late and the direction has been towards alternate-fuel vehicles, said a senior executive at a leading carmaker.Carmakers are responding by keeping their options open rather than betting on a single technology. Maruti Suzuki is seeing strong traction in CNG while expanding into EVs and exploring other technologies. Hyundai is increasing its focus on CNG alongside EVs, petrol and diesel, while Tata Motors and Mahindra continue to build portfolios spanning electric and internal-combustion vehicles.Other manufacturers are similarly maintaining a mix of powertrains as they wait to see how consumer preferences evolve. For petrol, the implications are clear. E20 anxiety may be accelerating the shift, but the underlying change is broader.
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INDIA BUSINESS | Sun, 16 Aug 2026, 5:30AM IST
In major Indian cities, the popularity of petrol cars is waning as consumers turn to CNG, hybrid, and electric vehicles. This is largely influenced by the allure of lower operational costs and superior fuel efficiency. To keep pace with this transformation, automobile manufacturers are diversifying their offerings to include various powertrain types, signaling a significant shift.
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Bhubaneswar-Kolkata IndiGo flight on Aug 13 cancelled after pilot detects technical snag
INDIA BUSINESS | Sun, 16 Aug 2026, 12:33AM IST
An IndiGo flight from Bhubaneswar to Kolkata was cancelled on August 13. The pilot detected a technical issue while passengers were boarding the aircraft. All 56 passengers were safely escorted back to the arrival area. The cancellation caused some passenger agitation which was quickly managed by airport personnel. Airlines continue to prioritize technical checks before any flight departure.
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Belgium wildfire burns at least 1,600 hectares
INDIA NEWS | Sat, 15 Aug 2026, 11:48PM IST
Belgium: Belgian firefighters backed by water bombers and helicopters were battling a rapidly spreading wildfire on Saturday at a natural park near the German border that ravaged at least 16 square kilometres (six square miles) in 24 hours.Reinforcements have been called in from across the country to help tackle the blaze at the Hautes Fagnes park, in the country's far east, with aerial support coming in from European partners under the EU's civil protection mechanism.The blaze, already one of the largest in Belgium's history, remains uncontrolled according to Nicolas Yernaux, a spokesperson for the regional authorities in Wallonia said.The nearby village of Sourbrodt, with about 500 residents, was under threat of evacuation after the fire, which broke out on Friday, ballooning in size overnight.Also read | Hormuz ship attacks mount as US vows to cripple Iran economy"It is under consideration because of the smoke, but no final decision has been taken yet," Yernaux said."There is a risk that the fire could reach homes, but we are deploying all available resources to protect them," he added.The municipal Facebook page advised residents to prepare for a possible evacuation-packing essential belongings, keeping doors and windows closed because of smoke, and remaining alert to official updates.In Eupen, a municipality close to the fire, the sky was gradually turning yellow, with columns of smoke visible in the distance, according to a journalist at the scene."The situation is complicated and highly dependent on aerial resources," Yernaux said.Also read | 7.7 magnitude quake strikes Indonesia, killing at least 47Operations were being made harder by the fens' terrain-a patchwork of heath, peat bogs and raised wooden boardwalks.Firefighters had "pulled back to the edge of the forest and allowed parts of the heathland to burn because the area is very difficult to access," Yernaux said.
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Govt weighs PNG drive 3.0; launch likely in Sept
INDIA NEWS | Sat, 15 Aug 2026, 11:11PM IST
Mumbai: The government is planning PNG Drive 3.0 to speed up the process of homes and industries switching to piped natural gas (PNG), two officials aware of the development said.The drive could be launched as early as September, they told ET.The government launched its second PNG adoption drive after India's liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supply chain came under pressure amid global uncertainties linked to the war in Iran, which disrupted shipping routes and affected LPG availability in the country.It set a target of up to 100,000 new PNG connections a day to further reduce its LPG import and subsidy burden. City gas distribution (CGD) companies responded by accelerating the rollout of PNG connections to households. The push saw the number of PNG connections added daily jump to around 10,000, up from 4,000-5,000 a month before the start of the war. However, the officials cited earlier said the ministry is dissatisfied with the progress."After seeing some traction that PNG received in the past two rounds of promoting the segment, the ministry of petroleum and natural gas (MoPNG) is considering launching another round to promote PNG adoption," said one of the officials.The petroleum ministry did not immediately respond to an emailed query on the matter.At present, over 20 million homes in India have PNG connections. The others mostly rely on LPG for their cooking needs.The ministry is keen to push PNG adoption in cities where a CGD network is already available but still has high usage of LPG.The government is also encouraging commercial consumers such as restaurants, hotels and industrial units to switch to PNG from LPG, the officials said."Adding 100,000 connections daily is impossible. Especially given the shortage of gas plumbers and technicians," said one of the officials quoted above. "Companies are still trying their best to meet the target as much as possible." Mahanagar Gas Ltd (MGL), one of the largest CGD companies in India, said it added 95,000 household connections in the last quarter, its highest-ever quarterly addition."We can go from 1,000 connections a day to more than that as well-2,000, 3,000 also," MGL told analysts recently.
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Government weighs PNG drive 3.0 to speed up adoption; launch likely in September
INDIA BUSINESS | Sat, 15 Aug 2026, 11:11PM IST
The government is set to launch the PNG Drive 3.0 initiative, designed to expedite gas connections for households and industries alike. Previous drives resulted in heightened PNG adoption due to worries surrounding LPG supply. Officials are currently frustrated with their progress and goals. The ministry is determined to enhance PNG consumption in cities that already have relevant infrastructure.
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2 Planes With Same Call Sign in Phoenix Could Have Been Disastrous
GLOBAL NEWS | Sat, 15 Aug 2026, 11:03PM IST
An air traffic controller noticed that two planes one departing, one landing were both flight 2482. He acted quickly to avoid confusion.
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INDIA MARKET | Sat, 15 Aug 2026, 11:00PM IST
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5 shot at Virginia State University, campus lockdown lifted after 8 hours
INDIA MARKET | Sat, 15 Aug 2026, 10:34PM IST
A shooting involving multiple suspects and five people shot at Virginia State University prompted a campus lockdown early Saturday.
It happened near the university's Quad Annexes, where campus police and Chesterfield County officers discovered five ...
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