LatentView Analytics reports 6 pc decline in Q1 profit

IANS | August 1, 2026 6:14 PM

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) AI-driven analytics, data engineering and consulting company LatentView Analytics on Saturday reported nearly 6 per cent year-on-year (YoY) decline in its consolidated net profit for the first quarter of FY27.

Golf: Bhatia misses cut after early triple bogey at Rocket Classic

IANS | August 1, 2026 6:09 PM

Detroit, Aug 1 (IANS) A triple bogey in the early part of the second round cost Akshay Bhatia heavily as he missed the cut at the Rocket Classic on the PGA Tour. Bhatia, who carded 68 in the first round, went 1-over 71 in the second, and at 1-under for 36 holes, he fell short of the cut line, which fell at 3-under for two rounds.

'Regular flow of Indus water distant dream until Pakistan undergoes transformation'

IANS | August 1, 2026 5:38 PM

Islamabad, Aug 1 (IANS) India's decision to place the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) in abeyance following the heinous Pahalgam terror attack last year by Pakistan-backed terrorists that killed 26 innocent civilians is both “strategic and logical” given that international agreements cannot be disregarded to serve the interest of one party. The existing IWT framework, built on unconditional trust and placing the obligations solely on India without reciprocal gains, has proven ineffective and needs to be replaced, a report has stated.

Andhra Pradesh's first semiconductor plant to boost chip ecosystem, create jobs: Experts

IANS | August 1, 2026 5:37 PM

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh's first semiconductor manufacturing facility -- inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Visakhapatnam under the India Semiconductor Mission -- is expected to strengthen the state's chip ecosystem, create high-skilled jobs and accelerate the growth of semiconductor manufacturing, industry experts said on Saturday.

'Hurting religious sentiments': Police complaints filed against Rahul Gandhi, Pappu Yadav over Ram Mandir donation theft skit

IANS | August 1, 2026 5:36 PM

Varanasi, Aug 1 (IANS) Seers and lawyers in Uttar Pradesh, on Saturday, filed police complaints against Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi and Independent MP Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav, accusing them of hurting religious sentiments after an act over the alleged Ram Temple donation theft was staged at the Parliament premises a day before.