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Recently, Pannun released a video calling on diaspora Sikhs to participate in a so-called Khalistan Referendum in Indianapolis, the capital of the US state of Indiana, while also floating the idea of a Sikh Homeland Security force, or Khalistan Army, according to a report in Khalsa Vox'

Trump said he had met Kim on multiple occasions and that the two leaders understood each other. He contrasted his relationship with Kim with what he described as the North Korean leader's attitude towards previous US presidents

Botad Assembly constituency MLA, Umesh Makwana, flagged off the Vande Bharat Express at Botad railway station and welcomed the train. Bhavnagar MP, Nimuben Bambhaniya, and the Bhavnagar divisional railway manager were also present, along with other representatives and railway employees

On Tuesday morning, the BJP National President is scheduled to offer prayers and seek 'darshan' at the Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple in Simhachalam, where he will invoke blessings for peace, progress and prosperity

Both sides have dug in, hoping the other will blink first. Rising prices of fuel and other goods are expected to climb further the longer this continues with effects far beyond the Middle East

Under the initiative, Rs 360 per girl will be provided annually, and quality oxo-biodegradable sanitary napkins will be distributed free of cost every month

As pavements and parapets face the unchecked curse of haphazard urban development, paying no heed to civic facilities, one wonders if the citizens welfare is in the scheme of things

There needs to be a zero tolerance policy, especially on this most basic amenity drinking water at public commuting facilities.

CBI has filed a charge sheet against Samarth Singh and his mother Giribala Singh in the death case of former actor and model Twisha Sharma. The agency has alleged that both subjected her to mental cruelty, leaving her with no option but to take her own life

Greene further claimed that the administration is disregarding internal US intelligence assessments which, according to her, indicate Iran is not on the verge of developing a nuclear weapon

Russian air defense forces intercepted and destroyed 822 Ukrainian fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles on August 16, the Defence Ministry said

Chief Minister Hemant Soren said that all examinations conducted by TDPL since 2014 would be investigated by the CID, while a committee headed by a retired judge would conduct a separate enquiry into the irregularities

The priorities reflect Indias emphasis on linking environmental protection with sustainable development and climate resilience. The discussions are also expected to encourage greater sharing of policies, technologies, experiences and best practices among BRICS countries

US President Donald Trump on Monday ordered Pentagon to scale back planned joint military exercises with South Korea after he said it declined to help denuclearise Iran

Devendra Nath Mahto had been on hunger strike as part of a student-led agitation over demands related to the recruitment examination process in the state

Donald Trump said Tehran was interested in reaching an agreement but maintained that Iran had not agreed to the conditions he considered necessary

The US president made these remarks to drum up support for the SAVE America Act which would require Americans to show proof of citizenship to register to vote, impose a nationwide voter identification requirement and severely limit voting by mail

India hosted the seventh meeting of the BRICS Working Group for Cooperation in Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) as part of its 2026 chairship of the grouping

The Jharkhand government has cancelled the JSSC-CGL exam and all examinations conducted by TDPL amid student protests over alleged irregularities. CM Hemant Soren also ordered a comprehensive inquiry into JPSC examinations conducted from 2014 onwards

Maharashtra observed Shivchaturya Din on August 17 to commemorate Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharajs historic escape from Agra in 1666. A 1,310-km Garud Zep campaign from Agra to Rajgad was also flagged off, while a grand memorial is planned in Agra

US President Donald Trump has reiterated that preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon remains the United States' number one goal amid the ongoing conflict with Tehran, despite officials also highlighting energy security and oil price stability

At least seven people were killed, and a dozen were injured in a stampede. The incident triggered chaos at the temple premises as a large number of devotees had gathered to offer prayers and perform rituals on the third Monday of the holy month of Sawan

Hotel officials had claimed that the fire was caused by a short circuit. It started near the hotel's reception after an electrical component of the power supply system caught fire, they said. The exact cause of the blaze is yet to be established

Former Amethi MP Smriti Irani, former Tripura CM Biplab Deb, Sunil Bansal, Vinod Tawde, Gajendra Patel, Satish Poonia, Harish Dwivedi and Sanjay Bhatia have been entrusted with key responsibilities as general secretaries

In a letter to Soren dated August 14, Rahul Gandhi said the students' protest had remained peaceful and described their demands as legitimate

Several workers gathered at the hospital, where the body of Anil was kept, and demanded immediate arrest of the accused, compensation for his family and action against a private company that had engaged him

A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana issued a limited notice to the Centre while also seeking clarification on a possible conflict of interest in the appointment of members to the nuclear regulatory body under the Act

The accident occurred on Sunday evening at Bharwain within the Chintpurni police station limits, when the speeding bus bearing a Rajasthan registration number lost control and collided with several vehicles

Seven girls from the same family were swept away by strong currents while bathing in the Ganga at Ranisarai Ganga Ghat in Patnas Bakhtiyarpur on Monday. Three were rescued, two bodies recovered and SDRF teams continued searching for the remaining two girls

The NTA announced on Sunday that it would re-conduct the University Grants Commission-National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET) for English, Sociology and Commerce after multiple errors were found in the question papers

The incident led to chaos at the temple, while locals and fellow devotees immediately began efforts to rescue those caught in the crowd.

MEA Secretary Sripriya Ranganathan highlighted Indias priorities as BRICS chair in 2026 at the India-Egypt BRICS Partnership Conference in Cairo. She stressed closer India-Egypt cooperation and a stronger BRICS voice for the Global South

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran reached its peace MoU with the United States with dignity and power, rejecting claims of surrender. The agreement was aimed at ending the regional war, but the future of negotiations remains uncertain amid renewed tensions

US Democratic Senator Ruben Gallego has accused the Trump administration of entering the Iran war without a clear mission or exit strategy. The Iraq War veteran also raised concerns over exhaustion, morale and mental health among troops aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln

Mumbais pitmasters are playing with slow-cooked meats, wood-fire techniques, and spice rubs. If you love a good backyard barbecue, check out these spots right now

Now citizens have an opportunity to experience the sylvan surroundings around the heritage bungalow.

It takes a certain kind of delusion to justify what the real estate lobby believes is the right price for an apartment

Irans parliament has approved a bill that could send people to prison for communicating with foreign media outlets deemed hostile, including US- or Israel-funded organisations. The legislation also restricts contact with foreign institutions and scientific cooperation and awaits Guardian Council review

A University of Oulu study of 2,264 adults found that higher coffee consumption was associated with lower total and visceral fat, greater muscle mass and reduced levels of branched-chain amino acids linked to insulin resistance, offering clues to coffees potential metabolic benefits

Indias 80th Independence Day was celebrated across the New York tri-state area with parades and special events. A Guinness World Record was set in New Jersey, while Indian-origin New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani joined the Queens parade. Three UAE-based Indians also featured in a skydiving record

Luna, an AI manager at Andon Labs experimental San Francisco store, recommended firing a human employee after the worker arrived late for 17 of 23 shifts. The decision was ultimately reviewed and carried out by human staff after Luna was prompted to revisit company policies and performance records

Two security screening personnel were injured after a passengers licensed pistol allegedly went off accidentally during screening at Varanasi airport on Sunday. The passenger, identified as Azamgarh resident Kamlesh Kedarnath Rai

Four people were killed and four others injured after a private bus allegedly travelling at high speed hit a group of devotees on a roadside in Rajasthans Jhalawar district. Police said a preliminary inquiry suggested brake failure caused the accident on Saturday night

Former West Bengal Assembly deputy speaker and veteran TMC leader Ashis Banerjee was found hanging at a party office in Birbhum on Sunday. Police recovered a purported suicide note and are examining its contents and the circumstances surrounding his death

The episode began on July 22, when four girls reportedly started behaving strangely, crying and laughing uncontrollably. Officials suspect the behaviour could be linked to mental stress

Addressing a public meeting in Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, Shah alleged that during the Independence Day programme at the Congress headquarters, party leader Sonia Gandhi asked 'Vande Mataram' to be stopped midway through the song

Two security screeners were injured at Varanasi's Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport on Sunday after a round was discharged while a passenger's declared licensed firearm was being inspected. Police and aviation security officials are investigating the incident

BCI Chairperson Manan Kumar Mishra has apologised to law students amid the NALSAR convocation row. His apology follows criticism over a withdrawn order concerning advocate enrolment, while CJI Surya Kant had earlier pulled up the BCI over the decision

Jerusalems iconic Friendship Bridge, also known as the Chords Bridge, was illuminated in saffron, white and green to mark Indias 80th Independence Day. The Embassy of India in Israel said the display symbolised the close friendship, shared values and growing ties between the two countries

Ministry of External Affairs thanked Russia, Somalia, Romania, Slovenia, Albania and Paraguay for their greetings on Indias 80th Independence Day. The MEA said India remains committed to strengthening bilateral partnerships, trade, investment and cooperation with the countries