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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
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
US Open 2026: Jannik Sinner pulls out due to knee injury

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the 2026 US Open after failing to recover from a right knee injury that kept him out of the Cincinnati Open

21 Aug 2026 8:04 pm
BWF World Championships 2026: Satwik-Chirag suffer quarterfinal exit

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty bowed out in the quarterfinals after losing to Liang Weikeng and Wang Chang, as Treesa-Gayatri kept India's medal hopes alive

21 Aug 2026 7:51 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
Top 5 sports events to watch this weekend: Premier League, Badminton and more

From high-stakes Premier League fixtures and Formula 1 drama to world championship badminton, here are five top events to watch this weekend

21 Aug 2026 7:20 pm
Govindas manager breaks silence on actor's second marriage rumours

Govindas manager Shashi Sinha has denied Sunita Ahujas claims that the actor plans to marry Rani Swarnkar. He said there is no second marriage happening and added that Sunita remains Govindas wife

21 Aug 2026 7:16 pm
Hayden Panettieres boyfriend breaks silence after actress sudden death at 36

Hayden Panettieres boyfriend Brian Hickerson has broken his silence after her sudden death at 36. His attorney said the investigation remains ongoing, noted there were no signs of foul play and asked for privacy for her loved ones

21 Aug 2026 7:15 pm
Mirzapur The Movie: Rasika Dugal says her character Beena is the puppeteer

Rasika Dugal is set to return as the enigmatic Beena Tripathi in Mirzapur: The Movie. The actor opens up about the challenges of playing the character, why Beena makes her feel sexy and how the upcoming theatrical film will offer more context

21 Aug 2026 6:55 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
Shaan reveals why he has cut down on drinking alcohol

Singer Shaan has opened up about cutting down on drinking as he entered his mid-40s, admitting that recovery is no longer as easy as it once was. The singer says he now controls his alcohol intake at parties and avoids drinking altogether when he has a performance

21 Aug 2026 6:01 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
KBC 18: Rs 1 crore question leaves IIT Bombay topper Yogesh Sahu stumped

IIT Bombay topper and UPSC aspirant Yogesh Sahu walked away with Rs 50 lakh on KBC 18 after being stumped by the Rs 1 crore question about the horse that won the first Indian Derby in 1943

21 Aug 2026 5:52 pm
Arsenal vs Coventry City: Match Preview, Predictions and Players to Watch

Defending champions Arsenal kick off their Premier League title defence against newly promoted Coventry City. Read our full match preview, team news and predictions

21 Aug 2026 5:45 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
Sri Lanka add Kamil Mishara and Sahan Arachchige for second Test against India

Sri Lanka have drafted uncapped duo Kamil Mishara and Sahan Arachchige into their Test squad to replace injured batters ahead of the second Test against India

21 Aug 2026 5:12 pm
BWF World Championships: Treesa Jolly & Gayatri Gopichand confirm historic medal

Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand staged a thrilling comeback victory against China's Jia Yi Fan and Zhang Shu Xian to reach the semifinals, guaranteeing India a medal

21 Aug 2026 4:56 pm
Two held with heroin worth Rs 3.25 crore in Kandivali

Police intercepted the two suspects at the spot and allegedly recovered 651 grams of high-grade heroin from them. The drug was estimated to have a value of around Rs 3.25 crore on the illicit market

21 Aug 2026 4:50 pm
Fire at Salman Khan's gym in Delhi; here's what happened

A fire broke out at a Salman Khan gym franchise in Delhis Greater Kailash-I on Thursday night. Police evacuated everyone safely before firefighters controlled the blaze. No casualties or major damage were reported, while a short circuit is suspected

21 Aug 2026 4:41 pm
Toxic: Ticket prices soar to Rs 2,600 at premium Mumbai theatres

Yash-starrer Toxic has recorded a strong start in advance bookings, selling 30,000 tickets in under six hours. Premium tickets in Mumbai and Bengaluru have crossed Rs 2,000, with some Mumbai shows priced as high as Rs 2,600

21 Aug 2026 4:38 pm
Two boys drown in water tank at cattle shed in Aarey Colony

According to the information received by the civic authorities, the two boys had been swimming in a water tank at a cattle shed when they drowned, said an official

21 Aug 2026 4:25 pm
Jaafar Jackson hints that Michael sequel will tackle his child abuse allegations

The sequel to the Michael Jackson biopic is expected to move into the 1990s, exploring a more controversial chapter of the pop icons life. Jaafar Jackson, who plays his late uncle, says he hopes the film gives audiences a deeper understanding of Michael

21 Aug 2026 4:21 pm
Irumudi: Ravi Teja fans perform aarti in theatres during Ayyappa Swamy song

Ravi Teja fans turned theatres into devotional spaces during Irumudi screenings, performing aarti and puja as Ayyappa Swamy songs played. Videos of the celebrations have gone viral, adding to the buzz around Shiva Nirvanas film and Ravi Tejas comeback

21 Aug 2026 4:20 pm
Watch: Akshay Kumars hilarious reaction to the pan masala ad jibe goes viral

Akshay Kumar burst into laughter when a journalist quipped, Sab kesar bech rahe hain, aap Acer bech rahe hain? at an event. The question referenced the ongoing pan masala advertising controversy involving Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff

21 Aug 2026 4:18 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
Shubman Gill sweats it out against left-arm spinners during net session

Ahead of the match, being mindful of his performances against left-arm spinners, Team India's skipper Shubman Gill was seen spending a considerable amount of time tuning his game against the variation

21 Aug 2026 4:02 pm
Gandhari: Taapsee Pannu plays determined mother in the action-thriller

Taapsee Pannu stars as a determined mother in the upcoming action-thriller Gandhari, premiering September 3. Set in fictional Joypurra, the film follows Banis relentless search for her daughter, blending intense action, emotional drama and a powerful story of maternal love

21 Aug 2026 3:49 pm
Mumbai: CJP Sadak Satyagraha protest in Palghar enters sixth day

Cockroach Janta Party activist Vivek Tiwaris Sadak Satyagraha hunger strike over poor roads and inadequate infrastructure in Palghars Vasai-Virar region entered its sixth day on Thursday

21 Aug 2026 3:40 pm
Aaditya Thackeray calls for protest against BMC over Mumbai open spaces on Aug 2

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray has announced a protest against the BMC over the alleged takeover of Mumbai's open spaces, playgrounds and sports complexes for commercial development. The protest will be held at Neville D'Souza Football Turf in Bandra West on August 23

21 Aug 2026 3:34 pm
Mira-Bhayandar civic body bans goat keeping, sacrificial slaughter in societies

Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Corporation has banned residents from keeping goats and carrying out sacrificial slaughter inside housing societies, homes, shops and public roads. The civic body has also mandated NOCs for meat businesses and imposed fines for violations

21 Aug 2026 3:32 pm