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Canada: Two men stabbed inside Alberta gurdwara during prayer disruption

Two men were stabbed inside the Nanaksar Gurdwara Gursikh Temple in Edmonton, Alberta, after a man allegedly disrupted morning prayers ahead of a wedding ceremony

22 Aug 2026 9:54 am
Politicians in race to woo Gen Z

The recent NEET paper leak protests have put youngsters in a spotlight that is impossible for politicians to ignore; they realise that it is action more than sentiment that will get Gen Zs vote

22 Aug 2026 9:10 am
Everything cannot be a social media trophy!

We have listed species bearing the brunt of this behaviour that include Sahyadri lantern flower, ground orchids, black musli and the iconic Karvi.

22 Aug 2026 9:08 am
Hyderabad accident: MPs son booked after Aston Martin hits woman

Madhapur police have booked 21-year-old Lingameneni Sanjush, son of businessman and Janasena Party Rajya Sabha MP Lingameneni Ramesh, after an Aston Martin allegedly driven at high speed hit a 26-year-old woman while she was crossing the road

22 Aug 2026 9:05 am
Delhi records nearly 1,800 swine flu cases this year

Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh and health officials are scheduled to meet Union Health Minister JP Nadda and senior officials to review the swine flu situation in the capital.

22 Aug 2026 9:01 am
Gujarat: Lion found dead after falling in a well in Gir Somnath village

A lion was found dead inside a 30-foot-deep water-filled well in Dhokadva village of Gujarats Gir Somnath district on Friday

22 Aug 2026 8:59 am
Revanth Reddys US visit cancelled after Centre denies clearance

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddys planned visit to the United States has been cancelled after the Centre denied permission for the trip, according to the Telangana Chief Ministers Office. Reddy, who is currently in London

22 Aug 2026 8:56 am
Gujarat: 8 dead, 61 affected in Bhavnagar liquor tragedy

At least 61 people have been affected after allegedly consuming spurious liquor containing methanol in Gujarats Bhavnagar district, officials said on Friday

22 Aug 2026 8:54 am
California Assembly recognises November 8 as Diwali Day

The California State Assembly has adopted a resolution recognising November 8, 2026, as Diwali Day and encouraging residents across the state to join the celebrations

22 Aug 2026 8:50 am
US plans $850 million payment to UN amid dues backlog

The United States has notified Congress of plans to pay USD 850 million towards its outstanding obligations to the United Nations, marking the Trump administrations largest payment to the world body so far

22 Aug 2026 8:48 am
Indian national charged in US over alleged elderly fraud scheme

An Indian national from Gujarat has been arrested and charged in the US for allegedly acting as a money mule in a fraud scheme targeting elderly victims. Jay Sunilbharthi Goswami, 21, is accused of collecting cash and gold from victims in New York and New Jersey on at least nine occasions

22 Aug 2026 8:44 am
Sweden: One killed, two injured in school sword attack

An 18-year-old armed with a sword attacked a school in the central Swedish town of Fagersta on Friday, killing one person and seriously injuring two others, police said

22 Aug 2026 8:39 am
Ukraine: 14 killed in Russian drone strike on Kryvyi Rih mall

A Russian drone strike on a shopping centre in Kryvyi Rih, central Ukraine, killed 14 people and injured 121 others, including 22 children, authorities said

22 Aug 2026 8:35 am
Ukraine strikes Russian oil refinery over 1,600 km from border

Ukraines military struck a Russian oil refinery in Perm overnight, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Friday. The facility is located more than 1,600 km from the Ukrainian border

22 Aug 2026 8:32 am
DRC Ebola outbreak: Death toll crosses 2,500 as cases spreed

More than 2,500 people have died in the Democratic Republic of Congo as an escalating Ebola outbreak spreads across a vast area

22 Aug 2026 8:30 am
Iran warns US of devastating response to new threats

Iran has warned that any fresh US threats would trigger a decisive response across multiple domains, including land, sea, air, air defence and cyberspace

22 Aug 2026 8:27 am
NASA moves ahead with plans for Moon base at South Pole

NASA is progressing with plans to establish a durable Moon base at the lunar South Pole to support long-term human activity and scientific research

22 Aug 2026 8:25 am
Strait of Hormuz is 'American territory', says Trump amid tensions with Iran

Donald Trump also claimed that Iran was seeking an agreement with Washington, but questioned whether the US would accept a deal while asserting that the strategic waterway was under American control

22 Aug 2026 8:02 am
Two Italian chefs bring authentic regional flavours to Fieno in Colaba

After Ellipsis and Nara Thai, Colabas Amarchand Mansion now has a slow-life campagna

22 Aug 2026 7:20 am
Trichy-Singapore IndiGo flight returns after mid-air technical snag

According to Airport Director Gopalakrishnan, the aircraft developed the technical issue after take-off and began circling over the area. Necessary arrangements had been made at the airport to ensure a safe landing

21 Aug 2026 10:23 pm
India backs dialogue, diplomacy amid Trumps threat of tougher Iran measures

The remarks came after Trump on Wednesday threatened what he described as the MOST CRUSHING ECONOMIC OPERATION EVER TAKEN AGAINST ANY COUNTRY against Iran, calling it Economic Warfare and Isolation on an unprecedented scale

21 Aug 2026 8:08 pm
ED seizes Rs 24 lakh, locker keys linked to Avinash Reddy in murder case

In the searches, being carried out in Hyderabad in Telangana and Kadapa in Andhra Pradesh under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) at the residential premises of the key accused, ED's Hyderabad zonal office also seized incriminating documents and digital devices

21 Aug 2026 7:49 pm
Mohan Bhagwat to visit US, UK, Canada to counter propaganda against India, RSS

He said that the RSS Chief's three-nation tour has three primary objectives. The first is to present a factual and positive perspective amid the misconceptions and propaganda prevalent globally regarding India, Hindu society, and the RSS

21 Aug 2026 6:07 pm
Punjab Bandh: Markets shut, traffic hit at several places

Commuters, including office-goers and travellers, bore the brunt of the bandh as they were caught in road blockades by Qaumi Insaf Morcha supporters and various farmers bodies at several places, including Patiala, Mohali and Jalandhar

21 Aug 2026 5:55 pm
India and Brazil sign MoU to strengthen cooperation in telecom, ICT

With the caption, Strengthening India-Brazil cooperation in the digital and telecom space, Scindia said in an X post that the MoU would deepen bilateral collaboration on universal connectivity, cybersecurity, digital public infrastructure, emerging technologies, capacity building and exchange of best practices

21 Aug 2026 5:38 pm
PM Modi meets 20 Indian space startups, calls for greater collaboration

The interaction brought together leaders of startups working across a wide range of areas, including rocket and reusable semi-cryogenic launch vehicle development, avionics, satellites, advanced propulsion systems, space and defence intelligence, space debris removal, and AI-powered hyperlocal weather and climate intelligence

21 Aug 2026 5:25 pm
Sergio Gors Srinagar visit significant for Indias J&K position: Shringla

The American envoy visited Srinagar on August 19 and made a significant endorsement of India's stated position on Jammu and Kashmir by describing the Union Territory as an important part of India with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah standing by his side

21 Aug 2026 5:15 pm
Delhi to ban construction activities from Dec 10 to Jan 20 to curb air pollution

The system will send alerts to the government's Control and Command Centre when violations or pollution-related concerns are detected. Notices, warnings and fines will follow, she said. Gupta asked residents to inform the authorities if they come across construction activity during the ban period

21 Aug 2026 4:15 pm
SC cuts legal practice requirement to 1 year for entry-level judicial exam

The Supreme Court had on May 20, 2025, barred fresh law graduates from appearing for entry-level judicial service examinations and made three years of legal practice mandatory for candidates seeking direct recruitment as Civil Judges (Junior Division)

21 Aug 2026 3:01 pm
Rahul stages police station sit-in, demands FIR over alleged pellet gun injuries

Speaking to reporters at the police station, Gandhi referred to a medical report from AIIMS and alleged that Lochav suffered injuries consistent with pellet gun use

21 Aug 2026 3:00 pm
Piyush Goyal meets Check Point CEO in Singapore to discuss Indias cybersecurity

The meeting was held during Goyal's visit to Singapore, where the minister has been emphasising India's commitment to deepening economic partnerships with Singapore and other Asian economies and strengthening business-to-business collaboration

21 Aug 2026 2:56 pm
Rajasthan: Three-year-old boy killed in leopard attack in Sawai Madhopur

A three-year-old boy was killed after a leopard allegedly dragged him from the courtyard of his home towards a forested area in Rajasthans Sawai Madhopur district. The child was later found injured on a hill and taken to hospital

21 Aug 2026 2:50 pm
IndiGo booking system faces brief glitch, services restored

IndiGos ticket booking system briefly faced technical issues on Friday, leaving some customers unable to access the airlines online service

21 Aug 2026 2:40 pm
22 Indians safe after two vessels hijacked off Yemen, Somalia

Two commercial vessels carrying a total of 22 Indian nationals have been hijacked by armed pirates in separate incidents off Yemen and Somalia, according to a senior Shipping Ministry official. The Indian crew members are reported to be safe

21 Aug 2026 1:46 pm
US will soon take full 'control' of straits: Donald Trump amid Iran tensions

Donald Trump defended his military actions against Iran and acknowledged that the conflict could lead to higher energy and petrol costs for American consumers

21 Aug 2026 1:44 pm
Iran condemns new US sanctions as economic terrorism

The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned the United States' latest economic sanctions against Tehran, calling them economic terrorism and crimes against humanity while accusing the US of continuing a decades-long policy of hostility towards the Iranian people

21 Aug 2026 11:29 am
JD Vance calls economic pressure against Iran a 'delicate dance' and key US tool

Vance said Washington could use economic pressure to influence Tehran's decisions but called the approach a delicate dance because Iran could respond with measures affecting the US economy

21 Aug 2026 11:24 am
PM Modi congratulates Zambia President Hichilema on re-election

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Hakainde Hichilema on his re-election as Zambias president and said India looks forward to further strengthening its multifaceted partnership with the African nation

21 Aug 2026 10:48 am
Kapil Sibal hits back at Amit Shah over Vande Mataram controversy

Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal has hit back at Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his criticism of the Congress Working Committees decision to sing only two stanzas of Vande Mataram. Sibal questioned whether BJP leaders

21 Aug 2026 10:45 am
China will be India's main long-term competitor, says ex-Army chief Naravane

Former Army chief General Manoj Naravane, however, said he deliberately preferred the term competitor rather than enemy while referring to China

21 Aug 2026 10:32 am
Elon Musk backs Starlink to bridge internet connectivity gaps in rural India

The post said 11,256 of India's listed villages still had no 4G coverage as of May 2026. It also pointed to the significant difference in internet subscription density between rural and urban India

21 Aug 2026 10:22 am
Imran Khan returns to Adiala Jail after court-ordered hospital health check

Pakistan Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said a team of doctors examined the 73-year-old former prime minister at Shifa International Hospital and declared him medically fit before he was taken back to prison

21 Aug 2026 10:11 am
Mohali hospital site collapse leaves two dead as rescue operations are underway

Two labourers were feared dead and others injured after soil collapsed at an under-construction private hospital in Mohali on Thursday evening. Police and locals launched a rescue operation, with officials initially saying two people had been rescued and taken to hospital

21 Aug 2026 9:23 am
Trump administration imposes new Hezbollah sanctions, redesignates group

The Trump administration has imposed new sanctions on Hezbollah, targeting 10 individuals accused of being part of a network that allegedly transfers cash for the group. The US has also redesignated Hezbollah as an Iranian proxy, citing its links to Irans IRGC-Qods Force

21 Aug 2026 9:18 am
US Army ends drone experiment, refocuses Europe unit

The US Army has directed a Europe-based airborne unit that spent nearly a year developing and testing drone warfare tactics to return to its traditional infantry role

21 Aug 2026 9:18 am
Its kinda chic to let people do the trend

Instagram has many intellectuals who dissect pop and Internet culture, including yours truly. But does everything need to be critiqued? Sometimes, its good to zip it, and let the trend be a trend

21 Aug 2026 9:12 am
Rid storage spaces in all buildings of fire hazards

Even old wires at times hang about from above or are bundled somewhere in a corner

21 Aug 2026 9:10 am
Hit the road by driving down to Pune to indulge in these delicious mutton dishes

From legendary highway dhabas, to modern cocktail bars, weve curated some of the best, most diverse places in Pune to head to indulge in it, and make it worth the drive

21 Aug 2026 9:08 am
Charter plane carrying eight crashes in western Alaska near a remote radar site

A charter plane carrying eight people, including two pilots and six passengers, crashed near the remote Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site in western Alaska on Thursday

21 Aug 2026 9:01 am
US tightens Cuba sanctions, targets nine state-owned firms

The Trump administration has expanded economic pressure on Cuba by imposing new sanctions on nine state-owned companies operating in construction, mining and metals. Washington has also tightened enforcement of restrictions on US citizens doing business with Cuba

21 Aug 2026 9:00 am