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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 His apology follows criticism over a withdrawn order concerning advocate enrolment, while CJI Surya Kant had earlier pulled up the BCI over the decision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

More than 1,200 members of the Indian diaspora and friends of India joined the 80th Independence Day celebrations at India House in Nairobi. Similar events were held in Bahrain and France, featuring the Tricolour, Vande Mataram, cultural performances and community gatherings

Iran and Oman have agreed on shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, but technical discussions on a broader framework are continuing. Tehran said the arrangement aims to ensure safe passage while preserving the sovereignty of both countries

From Harry Potter fans forcing a 430-million power cable route to be changed to protect Dobbys unofficial grave, to a 500-kg wedding cake and a fake NASA gravity shutdown claim, these bizarre stories offer a mix of internet hoaxes, unusual creations and curious discoveries

It explains his origins. And in doing so, it places him firmly below the Tirthankara and the Kshatriya.

As various powders were handed to me, and as I gently spread all over the white sheet and rubbed sandalwood on her face and forehead, her eyes opened.

Cockroach Janta Party convenor Abhijeet Dipke launched the School Thik Karo campaign in Hingoli, alleging poor facilities in government-run schools. Dipke said a Zilla Parishad school in Santuk Pimpri lacked water in toilets and had broken windows and inadequate benches

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced that government doctors will not retire until March 31, 2027. He also announced Rs 20,000 salary arrears for Class IV employees, a Rs 1,000 hike in ASHA worker incentives and revised remuneration for NHM healthcare staff

The Student Bar Council of NALSAR University of Law has condemned the Bar Council of India over its withdrawn order barring state bar councils from enrolling the universitys 2026 graduates as advocates. The student body also sought an apology from BCI Chairperson Manan Kumar Mishra over his remarks

An ADNOC-owned tanker was attacked while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, with the UAE blaming Iran for the incident. Meanwhile, Israeli airstrikes killed at least nine people in southern Lebanon, while Houthi missile attacks on Yemen raised fears of a wider conflict

Luigi Mangione, 28, pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges in the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York. Mangione admitted tracking Thompson to an investor conference and shooting him. Prosecutors are seeking a life sentence, with sentencing scheduled for December 18

The new generation has developed skills that the older generation never had to learn reverse sweeps, scoops, switch hits and the ability to score at extraordinary speed. That is also courage. But Test cricket asks different questions can you do it when the ball is moving, when the pitch is helping fast bowlers?

The Indian team seems to be beset with injury problems and are without the spearhead of their attack Jasprit Bumrah. While Bumrah has a knee injury, it is seen that most players suffer from hamstring injuries. Clearly theres something wrong with their training and thats why these recurring hamstring injuries

Taliban marked five years in power at Afghanistans traditional Loya Jirga assembly hall on Saturday, while UN special rapporteur Richard Bennett warned that the country is facing a deepening human rights crisis, particularly affecting women and girls

Authorities issued a tsunami warning and urged coastal residents to move to higher ground, but later lifted the warning when Indonesia's meteorological agency said monitoring showed no significant sea-level changes that would pose a threat to coastal communities

Emraan Hashmi's Awarapan 2 is clearly overpowering Sunny Deol's Batwara 1947 at the box office at the Independence Day clash. The film earned four times more than the partition drama on day 1

Amid the backlash Toxic has been receiving over its intimate scene and alleged vulgarity, Yash has now broken his silence. He defended the scenes, while adding, 'Vulgarity is wrong.' He also said the movie is for Gen Z

Albanese reflected on the significance of the occasion for the Indian-Australian community, highlighting the enduring bonds between the two countries and the communitys contribution to strengthening bilateral ties

Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said that Iran has made no decision yet on the resumption of negotiations with the United States, the state-run IRIB news agency reported Saturday

Police said the three girls were travelling on a two-wheeler when a private bus allegedly hit them from behind. The impact caused the accident, resulting in the deaths of all three girls

Hilly districts of Doda, Kishtwar, Poonch, Rajouri, Reasi, Ramban and Udhampur are notorious for deadly road accidents.Experts attribute these road accidents to bad road conditions, over-speeding, overloading, road rage and other rash and negligent driving behaviours

Olympic medalist Saina Nehwal highlights that financial backing, mental coaching, and finishing at the top of medal tallies are essential for India to become a true sporting nation

Russian Ambassador to India, Denis Alipov, also extended his warm wishes on India's 80th Independence Day, highlighting the countrys remarkable development journey and reaffirming Moscow's steadfast support for its progress

A flash flood swept away two shelters at the 5th Grenadiers Pasu Pani Army Camp in Dibang Valley, according to officials from the State Emergency Operations Centre, the news agency reported

During an event, the Maharashtra government signed a memorandum of understanding with IIT Bombay for a new Post Graduate Certificate Programme in Technology Development and Public Policy, starting from the 2026-27 academic year

To celebrate the success of Drake's album Iceman, luxury watchmaker Rolex just gifted the rapper a one-of-one Ice Gradient Daytona decked with diamonds. The custom piece is believed to have a market value of USD 2-3 million

According to the officials, the fire was reported at M K Chamber building's B Wing, located at the Station Road in Bandra West area, at around 10.23 am

In the video shared by Kejriwal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is speaking about the progress made in India's bioeconomy sector. Kejriwal shared this part of the video to allege that the Prime Minister's demeanour was under-confident, nervous and shaky during his speech

Govinda hit back at wife Sunita Ahujas sugar daddy remark, accusing her of interfering with his work and tarnishing his image. He objected to age-shaming, defended older actors working with younger actresses, and urged her to stop public attacks

The participation of thousands of people in an event centred on the national flag, alongside the absence of BJP leaders, led to political discussion in the area

TV actors Puja Banerjee and Kunal Verma have welcomed their second child, a baby girl. Puja shared the first glimpse of her daughter on Instagram, months after celebrating her pregnancy with a traditional godh bharai ceremony alongside husband Kunal

A screening of Awarapan 2 reportedly turned chaotic after a couple allegedly revealed major spoilers during the film. An argument with fellow moviegoers escalated into a physical fight during the interval, prompting theatre staff to intervene and restore order

Austria has selected Markus Schleinzers historical drama Rose, starring Sandra Hller, as its official submission for Best International Feature Film at the 2027 Oscars. Huller plays a woman disguising herself as a man in war-torn 17th-century Germany.

Venkateshs first look as Lt. Colonel Venkat Reddy from Anil Ravipudis upcoming film VenkyAnil5 has been unveiled. The actor sports an intense military avatar in the poster, marking another collaboration with Ravipudi after their previous successful outings together

The meeting is scheduled to consider several matters, including the directorship of Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran, who has decided not to seek another term when his current tenure ends in February 2027

A Mammootty fan in Tamil Nadu went the extra mile for his favourite star, riding nearly 10 km on his motorcycle to guide the actors car towards Kerala after a highway blockade left the team struggling to find an alternate route

The initiative was announced on Independence Day after Tawde hoisted the national flag at the Mayors residence. Following the flag-hoisting ceremony, she personally opened the main entrance to the premises, allowing residents to use the designated area for morning walks

India scored 101 runs for the loss of one wicket at lunch break against Sri Lanka. The Indian openers started off well and built an opening partnership before Yashasvi Jaiswal was run out for 32.

Trisha Krishnan attended Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijays first Independence Day celebration at Fort St George in Chennai. She was seated alongside his parents, SA Chandrasekhar and Shobha Chandrasekhar, with her appearance sparking fresh online speculation about her equation with Vijay

I want to assure the people that we are for you, we will continue to represent you and work to bring Jammu and Kashmir to the level envisioned by the people who fought for freedom and were martyred, Abdullah said in his Independence speech at Bakshi Stadium here

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) received a call regarding the collapse at around 10.23 am. Emergency teams were alerted and rescue operations were carried out at the site

Tawde hoisted the national flag at the BMC headquarters on August 15 to mark Indias 79th Independence Day. She also extended her greetings to Mumbai residents and paid tribute to the freedom fighters who contributed to the countrys independence

Marvel Studios unveiled a special look at Avengers: Doomsday at D23, spotlighting Robert Downey Jr.s Victor von Doom and teasing his clash with Thor. Directed by the Russo brothers, the multiverse saga brings together heroes from three universes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his 13th consecutive Independence Day address, urged political parties to support the early implementation of 33 per cent reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies

PM Narendra Modi delivered his 13th consecutive Independence Day address from the Red Fort as India marked its 80th Independence Day

Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi extended Independence Day greetings to citizens on Saturday, saying freedom is not merely a gift from the countrys freedom fighters but also a responsibility. He called on people to follow truth and non-violence, uphold constitutional values and protect democracy

Thane Police have registered a case against the CEO and three partners of a Satara-based agribusiness firm for allegedly defrauding FMCG company Pitambari Products of Rs 40 lakh