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A survivor recounts the terrifying moments before a sudden flood swept through the area. From police warnings to frantic evacuations, he describes how they escaped just in time - and the desperate attempts to rescue those caught in the surging waters.

Anushka Sharma will captain India A in the three-match T20 series, while Yastika Bhatia will lead the One-Day and multi-day teams as the BCCI women's selection committee on Thursday announced the squads for Australia A's upcoming tour of the country.

The monsoon season is here, and it is time for some of the best cuisine that you can experience in India.

Mivis first smartphone is expected to enter Indias sub-Rs. 15,000 segment with a Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset and 5G support. The handset has already appeared in a Flipkart teaser, which revealed a green colour option and a flat rear design. However, its name, launch date and most specifications remain unknown. Mivi is also reportedly strengthening its smartphone operations with the appointment of Himanshu Tandon, who has previously worked at Poco and CMF by Nothing.

The CFTC warned US consumers about scammers using crypto ATMs, gift cards, couriers and other hard-to-reverse payment methods. FBI data showed more than 13,400 cryptocurrency kiosk complaints and $388 million in reported losses in 2025, with older adults accounting for a significant share of the cases and losses.

Nepalese officials said that the flood rushed downstream after hitting the main market area of the district and devoured people, animals, buildings and public infrastructure on its way.

Sri Lanka batter Sonal Dinusha became the third player from his country to score three centuries in a two-match Test series, achieving the milestone during the second Test against India in Colombo.

OpenAIs latest report provides a detailed account of how its internal AI agents escaped sandbox restrictions, created an unauthorised communication channel and gained access to external systems. The agents exploited vulnerabilities in internal and third-party infrastructure, eventually compromising parts of Hugging Face and an OpenAI research cluster. The investigation identified reward hacking, persistence and unauthorised collaboration as contributing factors. OpenAI has since tightened sandbo

Stock futures were in green on the backdrop of several global cues, including Nvidia's strong earnigs and drop in Treasury yields.

Nepal is racing against time to rescue survivors after devastating flash floods left a trail of death and destruction across the country. The death toll has crossed 270, with dozens injured and hundreds rescued as the Nepal Army, police and armed forces intensify search and relief operations. Specially trained sniffer and rescue dogs are helping teams search through debris for possible survivors, while army helicopters are being used to reach isolated villages and areas cut off by washed-away ro

The Haier Mini LED M70 65 is a feature-packed 4K Mini LED TV with Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 50W 2.1-channel audio, Google TV with Gemini and gaming features including VRR, ALLM and 120Hz DLG. Check out the review to learn more about the latest Haier Smart TV.

Boat has introduced its new Crest AI platform, which will bring advanced AI features to its upcoming products. Boats Crest AI line-up of smart audio devices will let users use the power of Gemini to accomplish tasks in a hands-free manner by speaking out voice commands to their earbuds.

Krafton India has released yet another batch of BGMI redeem codes, commemorating game's 5th Anniversary Edition 4.5 Update. The latest set of BGMI redeem codes provide players with a chance to claim exclusive in-game rewards for free. A total of 50 codes are available, although there a a few caveats. Each code can only be redeemed by a limited number of players on a first-come, first-served basis, and can only be redeemed through BGMI's official website. Players will also need their Character ID

The Poco X8 Pro series was launched in India in March, and the lineup could be joined by another model soon. The Xiaomi sub-brand has begun teasing the arrival of the standard Poco X8, which is likely to sit below the Poco X8 Pro and Poco X8 Pro Max models in the performance-focussed lineup. While its launch date and specifications currently remain under wraps, the phone could be sold in India via Flipkart.

Vivo Y31T 5G has been launched in India as the newest member of the company's Y series. The new Vivo handset is now on sale in India via Flipkart, Vivo India online store, and other offline retail channels. The Vivo Y31T 5G is offered in Crimson Red, Golden Mist, and Seashore colourways. The company is offering an instant cashback of Rs. 1,500 with SBI, IDFC First Bank, Axis Bank, Yes Bank, HDFC Bank, Bank of Baroda, and IndusInd Bank cards. The Vivo Y31T 5G is a dual-SIM handset that ships with

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has chaired a review meeting to oversee relief and rescue measures following the tragedy in Nepal. He has directed Tamil Nadu's Resident Commissioner in New Delhi, Ashish Kumar, IAS, along with a team, to proceed to Kathmandu and coordinate with Nepali authorities to assist in rescue efforts and facilitate the safe return of survivors. CM Vijay has also directed four ministers handling PWD, School Education, Agriculture and Non-Resident Tamils to travel to Delhi t

Sonys upcoming WH-CH730N over-ear headphones have appeared in European retailer listings ahead of their reported launch. The listings suggest a starting price below that of the WH-CH720N, although the higher listings reach a similar level. They also reveal five colour choices and support for Bluetooth, USB Type-C and a 3.5mm port. Active noise cancellation is listed as another feature. Sony has not confirmed the headphones yet, and details such as battery capacity, drivers and other audio specif

This marks a rise from the corresponding period last year, when sales had stood at Rs 694.96 crore, reflecting a steady uptick in consumption during the state's biggest harvest festival.

Bitcoin remains near Rs. 75.2 lakh despite hotter US inflation data, with institutional demand continuing to support the market. Spot Bitcoin ETFs have recorded seven consecutive days of inflows, while investors now await Nvidias earnings and signals from Jackson Hole. Bitcoins inability to sustain levels above Rs. 77 lakh and expectations of a September rate hike could keep volatility elevated.

iPhone Ultra CAD renders have been leaked online, revealing the book-style foldable's design and colour options. Apples first book-style foldable is shown in three distinct colour options, including black, red, and white. The red shade appears to be similar to Cupertino-based tech giants (Product)Red edition, first introduced with the iPhone 7 series. However, in a reply to the post, Bloombergs Mark Gurman refuted the claims. Gurman said that the purported iPhone Ultra CAD renders do not belong

Chinese video platform Bilibili is expanding globally with a revamped app and reportedly offering around Rs 60 per 1,000 views. The platform, which has over 350 million users, aims to attract international creators and challenge YouTube.

Rockstar Games will finally share a first look at GTA 6 gameplay on Thursday with Grand Theft Auto 6: An Extended Look, which will debut on Netflix at 3pm ET. The show will be a Netflix exclusive before going on YouTube six hours later. Here's how to watch the extended trailer.

Actress Manasi Parekh is currently in China. She travelled to the country as part of Sadhguru's Isha Foundation's Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage. Taking to social media, she revealed that she was...

Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro series on September 9. But will the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro become cheaper? Here's what Apple's past strategy suggests.

Leaked images of Xiaomis unannounced 18 Fold foldable have surfaced online on Chinese microblogging website Weibo. The images reveal the foldable in what the tipster refers to as a Dark Cherry red colour, with a much wider, horizontally laid out design, compared to previous foldables launched by the brand.

Realme C100i has been launched in India as the new budget smartphone in the company's C lineup. The handset is currently on sale in India via Flipkart and the Realme India online store. The company is offering a coupon discount of Rs. 250 to eligible students. The Realme C100i is offered in two colour options, namely Midnight Black and Skyline Silver. It is powered by an octa-core Unisoc T7250 chipset. The smartphone boasts a 6,500mAh battery. The phone features an 8-megapixel camera on the back

OpenAI announced the rollout of ChatGPT Ads in India on Thursday. With this move, the San Francisco-based AI giant brings advertisements to the chatbots Free and Go subscription tiers, following their global rollout earlier this year. OpenAI says the ads will be clearly labelled and displayed separately from ChatGPTs responses. For the initial rollout, the ChatGPT maker has partnered with WPP and Omnicom, while a self-serve Ads Manager will also be introduced next month.

The envoy elaborated that there's a great exchange of people and ideas between the two South Asian countries.

The Lava Bold N4 Lite is positioned as an entry-level smartphone with a focus on basic everyday use. Its hardware includes a Unisoc 9863A chipset paired with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of expandable storage. The handset runs Android 16 Go and gets two years of security updates. It also features an 8-megapixel AI rear camera, a 5-megapixel selfie camera and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. The phone will go on sale via Amazon from September 3 at a discounted launch price.

From integration to privacy and security, here are 10 key areas where the iPhone maintains its edge.

Vivo Y600i and Vivo Y600i AI have been spotted on the updated list of supported devices on the Google Play Console. The two smartphones have been listed with the same model number V2617A and device code PD2617. While the listing does not reveal any other details about the two upcoming phones, the upcoming Vivo Y600i and Vivo Y600i AI are expected to launch with an identical design and hardware. Meanwhile, the Vivo Y600i AI, as its name suggests, is said to ship with additional AI-powered tools o

The OnePlus 16 is reportedly set to focus heavily on display design and gaming performance. A new leak claims the phone will retain the narrowest four-sided bezels in OnePluss flagship range and use a custom-designed panel. Its 165Hz refresh rate could work across the system. Earlier reports also point to a 9,000mAh battery, 200-megapixel camera, Snapdragon 8 Elite series chip and 8GB of RAM. The handset may launch in China in October, with a CNY 4,999 (roughly Rs. 71,000) starting price.

Microsoft has announced a new disc-to-digital feature for Xbox games that will allow players to digitise their physical game collection. The feature will roll out to insiders on August 31 and will support thousands of Xbox games. The feature will grant players a digital entitlement that will bring all the benefits of digital titles.

Iran has effectively blockaded the Strait of Hormuz since the United States and Israel attacked the Islamic republic in late February.

Google on Wednesday announced several new features for Gemini Live, the real-time conversational experience inside the Gemini app. The Mountain View-based tech giant says its new additions open up more avenues for users to manage everyday tasks through voice commands. Gemini Spark, the companys autonomous cloud-based AI agent, can now work with Google Docs, Sheets and Drive to complete scheduled, multi-step tasks. Meanwhile, Gemini can also summarise Gmail and Calendar updates as a spoken daily

Trichy Grand Cholas didn't know what hit them. Before they could even wrap their heads around what was going on in a 184-run chase against VIDA Kovai Kings in a Tamil Nadu Premier League Qualifier 2 match

Apple may split the iPhone 18 launch, unveiling the Pro models and foldable iPhone in September, while the standard iPhone 18, 18e and Air 2 could arrive in spring 2027.

Adobe on Thursday announced a new education initiative in India that will bring free access to Adobe Express for Education to government schools, through Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with the respective state governments. The programme covers seven states, including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Tamil Nadu, Bihar, Assam and Goa and expand Adobe's K-12 reach. The company said that it will provide access to its digital media app, along with resources focused on digital creativity and A

Anshula Kapoor shared a video from her wedding featuring Arjun Kapoor remembering their late mother, Mona Shourie Kapoor.

Numerous leaks indicate that the iPhone 18 Pro Max may receive a variable aperture feature, allowing users to manually shift the aperture.

Authorities are investigating the incident, and UKMTO has advised vessels transiting the strait to exercise caution and report any suspicious activity to its watchkeepers.

The Rs 700-crore IPO comprises of a fresh issue of 6.10 crore shares, worth up to Rs 500 crore and an Offer For Sale (OFS) of 2.44 crore shares aggregating up to Rs 200 crore.

Stock Market, Sensex, Share Market, Nifty LIVE Updates: Brent Crude Slips Below $88 As Hormuz Tensions Ease.

Samsung Galaxy S27 has been spotted in purported computer-aided design (CAD) renders. The leaked images show the smartphone with a pill-shaped rear camera module, placed next to the LED flash, similar to this year's Galaxy S26. The handset is expected to sport a flat rear panel, featuring its triple camera system in the top-left corner. Meanwhile, the centred Samsung branding appears at the bottom of the panel. The Samsung Galaxy S27 might also feature a flat mid-frame, with the power button and

Delivery associates remain among the most sought-after workers. Warehouses and fulfilment centres are also adding people ahead of the festive rush.

Following weeks of speculation, Apple on Wednesday finally dropped the date of its upcoming hardware launch event. The showcase, which carries the tagline Surprise and shine, is all set to kick off in the second week of September. While the Cupertino-based tech giant remains tight lipped on the upcoming announcements, the rumour mill has pointed towards an annual iPhone refresh, with the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max models being introduced. However, that is not all; several more products

Apple is set to host its next iPhone launch event on September 9, with the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max expected to headline the event.

The 2026 yatra resumed on a large scale after years of disruption, with thousands of Indians participating through government and private routes.

Revolut has begun rolling out EURR, a euro-backed stablecoin, to select customers in Denmark, Poland and Portugal. Issued by Bridge Building S.A., the token is designed to comply with the EUs MiCA framework and will initially be available on Ethereum. Revolut plans to expand EURR across the EEA and support additional blockchain networks during 2026.