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Trump escalates trade row with Canada, says he does not want Canadian cars, part

US President Donald Trump launched a fresh attack on Canada over trade, calling it one of the worst abusers and saying he does not want Canadian cars or parts. He also urged Canadian companies to move their operations to the US to avoid tariffs

31 Aug 2026 9:33 am
India became Vishwaguru through service, not by being a superpower: Bhagwat

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said India became a Vishwaguru through selfless service to humanity rather than by becoming a superpower. Speaking in Toronto, he highlighted Indias tradition of offering refuge, respecting diversity and embracing the philosophy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam

31 Aug 2026 9:27 am
Flash flood wreaks havoc at Grand Canyon, destroys footbridges and landscape

A major flash flood at the Grand Canyon forced the evacuation of more than 60 people from Phantom Ranch and Bright Angel Campground. Footbridges were destroyed and debris swept into the Colorado River, while more than 20 people may be unaccounted for

31 Aug 2026 9:21 am
Tens of thousands mourn King Harald V in Norway; funeral set for September 9

Tens of thousands of Norwegians attended memorial services across the country for late King Harald V, who died aged 89. His funeral is scheduled for September 9, while his son Haakon VIII has assumed the throne

31 Aug 2026 9:16 am
PM Modi, Uzbek President plant sapling, pledge commitment to expand green cover

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev planted a sapling at the Presidential Palace in Tashkent, combining Indias Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam initiative with Uzbekistans Yashil Makon programme to promote a greener and more sustainable future

31 Aug 2026 9:12 am
IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar detained over alleged KPSC exam case

Karnataka CID officials have detained IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar in connection with alleged irregularities in the KPSC recruitment examination for veterinary officers. He was questioned after appearing before investigators in response to a notice

31 Aug 2026 9:06 am
Mumbai mother, 43, unfurls Tricolour atop Mount Elbrus on Independence Day

Mumbai-based mountaineer Shivani Mehrotra, 43, celebrated Independence Day by unfurling the Tricolour atop Mount Elbrus in Russia. A mother of an 18-year-old, she continues to pursue mountaineering alongside family responsibilities

31 Aug 2026 9:01 am
India sends 68.5 tonnes of relief material, technical teams to flood-hit Nepal

India has sent 68.5 tonnes of relief materials to flood-hit Nepal along with technical teams, forensic experts and equipment to support search and rescue operations

31 Aug 2026 8:57 am
India-Uzbekistan ties elevated to comprehensive strategic partnership

India and Uzbekistan have elevated their ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and set a target of $5 billion in annual bilateral trade by 2030. The countries also agreed on a framework for long-term uranium supplies to India

31 Aug 2026 8:53 am
31-year-old British woman fatally stabbed at German train station, man held

A 31-year-old British woman died after being stabbed at Rosenheim train station in southern Germany early Sunday. Police detained a 27-year-old German man suspected in the attack

31 Aug 2026 8:48 am
From surgery to emotional care: 5 robots transforming modern healthcare

From precision surgery and hospital disinfection to rehabilitation and emotional support, robots are increasingly helping healthcare professionals improve patient care and streamline hospital operations

31 Aug 2026 8:42 am
CENTCOM says US strikes targeted imminent IRGC threat in Strait of Hormuz

In a post on X, CENTCOM said US forces had carried out what it described as limited, precise action against IRGC forces that were posing an imminent threat in the strategically important waterway

31 Aug 2026 8:41 am
North Cyprus ferry tragedy: 8 dead, 18 missing after vessel capsizes off Kyrenia

A passenger ferry carrying 267 people capsized off Kyrenia in North Cyprus on Sunday. At least eight people died and 18 remain missing, while 241 passengers were rescued as search and rescue operations continued

31 Aug 2026 8:38 am
Iran's IRGC says it attacked US bases in Jordan in retaliation

The IRGC said it targeted military infrastructure and areas where fighter jets were stationed at bases in Jordan, while Iranian media reported that the operation caused heavy damage

31 Aug 2026 8:34 am
Ask questions if authorities ask for fines

This incident took place at Hans Bhugra Junction, beneath the WEHs Vakola Bridge.

31 Aug 2026 8:33 am
Space should always be used wisely

If a football ground is being repurposed for a convention centre, it is a sign that all our priorities are in order

31 Aug 2026 8:30 am
Nepal flood death toll rises to 768 as Bhotekoshi River levels surge again

The Bhotekoshi River rose again on Sunday, prompting authorities to issue a fresh alert in flood-hit areas. The death toll from the August 26 flash floods has reached 768, while more than 2,500 people remain missing

31 Aug 2026 8:27 am
Irans supreme leader calls on Muslim nations to unite against US and Israel

Meanwhile, violence continued in Gaza and the occupied West Bank, where an Israeli airstrike killed at least two Palestinians, including a 3-year-old child, and journalists working for NBC were reportedly attacked by settlers

31 Aug 2026 7:57 am
US hits Iranian rocket launchers in Strait of Hormuz as Tehran vows retaliation

The latest escalation came days after the Trump administration indicated that it intended to focus more heavily on economic pressure rather than military action in its effort to force an end to the conflict

31 Aug 2026 7:47 am
Gorewada African Safari: Fadnavis seeks time-bound completion of project work

The African Safari is a key component of the Gorewada project. Fadnavis reviewed the status of infrastructure and other works required to launch the safari and directed officials to identify the pending works and complete them in a time-bound manner

30 Aug 2026 8:27 pm
Pune Ganeshotsav 2026: Citizens demand ban on DJs, loudspeakers

Citizens participated in a march from Abhinav Chowk to the historic Shaniwar Wada and staged demonstrations at Goodluck Chowk, raising slogans such as Abki Baar, Loudspeaker Hadhpaar (this time, loudspeakers must go)

30 Aug 2026 7:25 pm
PM Modi, Mirziyoyev elevate India-Uzbekistan ties to strategic partnership

The Modi-Mirziyoyev talks focused on expanding cooperation in trade, investment, infrastructure, critical minerals, mining, defence and security, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, information technology, digital public infrastructure, including UPI, and education

30 Aug 2026 5:09 pm
NEET PG 2026: Exam rescheduled at Jaipur centre over power outage concerns

The NEET PG 2026 examination at iON Digital Zone Sitapura 2 in Jaipur has been rescheduled to September 5 after concerns over a power outage at the centre. Nearly 300 candidates allotted to the centre will appear for the exam on the revised date

30 Aug 2026 2:39 pm
Nagpur: Senior citizen killed after speeding SUV hits him during morning walk

A senior citizen was killed in Nagpur on Sunday morning after a speeding SUV allegedly hit him while he was out for a walk near Japanese Garden. The deceased was identified as Kailash Sondia, a resident of Awasthi Chowk. Police have launched an investigation

30 Aug 2026 1:04 pm
Pune Ganeshotsav: Mandals seek uniform noise rules for DJs, dhol-tasha groups

Pune Ganesh mandals have backed restrictions on DJs and plasma sound systems but demanded that similar noise limits apply to dhol-tasha groups. Representatives of 42 mandals also raised concerns over selective enforcement, police cases and immersion procession arrangements

30 Aug 2026 12:54 pm
Manoj Jarange stands firm on Kunbi certificates as hunger strike enters 2nd day

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patils indefinite hunger strike entered its second day on Sunday, with him demanding Kunbi certificates for eligible Marathas. Jarange warned that the agitation could shift to Mumbai if the Maharashtra government fails to accept his demands by September 12

30 Aug 2026 11:20 am
Maharashtra: Gas leak near Samruddhi Expressway diverts traffic for 24 km

A gas leak from a GAIL pipeline near Takliwadi in Maharashtras Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district prompted authorities to divert traffic on a 24-km stretch of the Samruddhi Expressway. GAIL officials shut valves on both sides of the affected section to reduce pipeline pressure

30 Aug 2026 10:46 am
Diaspora is living bridge between India and Uzbekistan: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm welcome from the Indian diaspora in Tashkent during his two-day Uzbekistan visit. Calling the diaspora a living bridge between the two nations, Modi also praised Indian-Uzbek cultural performances and met President Shavkat Mirziyoyev

30 Aug 2026 10:19 am
Mohan Bhagwat in New York: Indias mission is to show unity underlying diversity

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said India has a civilisational mission to help the world recognise unity amid diversity. Speaking at an event at Madison Square Garden in New York, he said Bharatiyas should convey the message through their conduct and practice rather than preaching

30 Aug 2026 10:17 am
FDA officer allegedly forced to eat expired biscuits amid bribery row

A Maharashtra FDA officer was allegedly forced to eat expired biscuits by an angry crowd in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar after residents accused him of accepting a bribe from a shopkeeper. The confrontation followed a complaint over expired food products at a local paan shop

30 Aug 2026 8:59 am
From pizza pranks to humanoid robots: 7 unusual stories you may have missed

From a Polish mans bizarre 300-pizza prank to a 66-year-old skateboarder breaking her own record, the week brought a series of unusual stories. A baby named Bindi, AI-generated Cat in the Hat videos, Dolly Partons cottage and dancing robots also made headlines

30 Aug 2026 8:56 am
Rahul Gandhi attacks BJP-RSS over shuddhikaran at Kharge rally venue

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has attacked the BJP-RSS over a shuddhikaran ceremony allegedly held at the Haldwani venue two days after Mallikarjun Kharge addressed a rally there. Gandhi called the act a crime and demanded an FIR under the SC/ST Act

30 Aug 2026 8:54 am
Dolly and Tim

Interestingly, both Parton and Curry were multitalented, singer-actors.

30 Aug 2026 8:52 am
Nepal floods: Three bodies drift into UPs Gandak river

Three bodies were recovered from the Gandak river in Uttar Pradesh after apparently drifting into India from flood-hit Nepal. Meanwhile, Nepal Army said 163 foreigners, including 113 Indians, have been evacuated as India sends relief material and a rescue team

30 Aug 2026 8:51 am
Rare dragonfly caught on camera for the first time in Arunachal

Namdapha, located in Changlang district, is renowned for its rich flora and fauna and continues to yield significant wildlife records

30 Aug 2026 8:50 am
When women told the story backwards

Thus the monsoon produced a remarkable reversal: from wife to separated lover to unmarried girl.

30 Aug 2026 8:48 am
Nepal floods: Death toll in Nepal and Tibet rises to 676, nearly 3,000 missing

Rescue operations entered their fourth day after catastrophic flash floods along the Nepal-China border, with the combined death toll in Nepal and Tibet rising to 676 and nearly 3,000 people missing. More than 11,000 security personnel have been deployed, while 2,465 people have been evacuated

30 Aug 2026 8:44 am
There was a sameness to Indias bowling against Sri Lanka

The left-handers were accurate and quick through the air and the debutant off-spinner looked an honest trier with little variety to trouble batters at this level. On a pitch that got slower as the match progressed, the fast bowlers struggled to get the ball up towards the batters shoulders

30 Aug 2026 8:42 am
Russia-Ukraine war: 37 killed in Russian attack near Kyivs Bucha district

At least 37 people were killed after a Russian attack struck a warehouse in Myla village in Ukraines Bucha district near Kyiv, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. A care home and residential buildings were damaged, while more than 370 people were evacuated

30 Aug 2026 7:57 am
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: DJs allowed within sound limits, lasers banned in Pune

According to the Pune Police, surveillance will help protect devotees and assist law enforcement agencies in maintaining law and order during the festival

29 Aug 2026 10:52 pm
Pune's MH-12 registration series runs out, RTO to introduce MH-61

Pune is the first city in Maharashtra to run out of registration numbers under the current alphanumeric format, officials said. The Pune RTO also has the highest number of registered vehicles among the state's RTOs

29 Aug 2026 9:58 pm
Maharashtra: 80 students, 10 teachers travelling on Mangala Express fall sick

The students were travelling in the S2 and S3 coaches along with 10 teachers. Railway medical personnel attended to around 30 to 40 affected students during the train's halt at Khandwa

29 Aug 2026 9:03 pm
PM Modi praises Uzbek students for Hindi welcome ahead of Tashkent visit

As I am about to begin my Uzbekistan visit, I am very happy to see the enthusiasm of my young friends from Uzbekistan, beautifully expressed in this video. What makes it even more special is the fact that they did it in Hindi and they did it so well! PM Modi wrote

29 Aug 2026 6:22 pm
Hockey India announces Rs 50 Lakh prize for Women's team after 5th place in WC

Hockey India awarded Rs 50 lakh to the Indian Women's Hockey Team following their historic 5th-place finish at the 2026 FIH World Cup after beating Germany 3-1

29 Aug 2026 5:23 pm
Nepal floods: 338 of 404 Maharashtra tourists safe, 37 being brought to India

The State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC) is coordinating with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) control room and regularly sharing updated lists of stranded and traced citizens

29 Aug 2026 4:00 pm
Coco Gauff supports her mothers direct Instagram post regarding ticket requests

Tennis star Coco Gauff backed her mother Candis public statement asking relatives and acquaintances to stop seeking free tickets for the U.S. Open

29 Aug 2026 2:07 pm
English Premier League: Manchester City beat Crystal Palace 4-1

Rayan Cherki scored twice in five minutes alongside an Erling Haaland brace as Manchester City defeated Crystal Palace 4-1 to maintain a 100% Premier League start

29 Aug 2026 1:54 pm
India finish eighth at FIH World Cup after shoot-out defeat to Belgium

Meta Description: Harmanpreet Singh's late penalty-corner equaliser forced a shoot-out, but India settled for an eighth-place finish at the FIH World Cup

29 Aug 2026 1:41 pm
Amitabh Bachchan on sibling bond: The youngest child often gets away with a lot

Amitabh Bachchan reflected on sibling relationships, sharing an observation about the youngest child in a family. The veteran actor said younger siblings often receive more indulgence and can get away with a lot compared with their elder brothers or sisters

29 Aug 2026 1:34 pm
Nepal flood: President Paudel thanks India for rescue and relief assistance

India has stepped up its humanitarian assistance to Nepal as rescue and relief operations continue in the flood-affected areas. The third Indian flight carrying relief material reached Kathmandu on Friday, with the supplies handed over to Nepal's minister Mahabir Pun

29 Aug 2026 1:25 pm