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The NHRC has issued notices to the Punjab government over a complaint alleging that Chief Minister Bhagwant Manns wife, Gurpreet Kaur, demanded Rs 5 crore to suppress a rape case. The commission has sought an action report within two weeks

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said the war with the US should end, claiming Tehran has already won by maintaining control over the Strait of Hormuz and resisting US demands. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump has threatened unprecedented economic pressure on Iran

The United States has imposed 50 per cent tariffs on USD 20 billion worth of Canadian products after last-ditch trade talks failed. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Ottawa would respond with matching tariffs on US goods from September 8

Fed up Chinese workers are using AI to turn their bosses into humiliating digital pets, giving them a playful way to vent workplace frustrations

Dikuna men, I am a part-time ricksha driver, wot to say, dats why I am in khaki unform.

According to the complaint, the incident took place at the Zilla Parishad Urdu school in Jawali near Ausa area of Latur in Maharashtra, located more than 500 km from Mumbai

Former national office-bearers are also expected to be assigned responsibilities in the campaign. The BJP's organisational preparations for upcoming Assembly elections were also discussed, with emphasis on strengthening the party's grassroots network and improving organisational readiness

Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency Commissioner A V Ranganath, who visited the site, said the building, comprising seven storeys and a penthouse, was being constructed on a plot measuring about 50-60 square yards

Last month, India's Ambassador to Greece, Ravi Shankar, met Lt. Gen. Demosthenes Grigoriadis, Chief of Hellenic Air Force General Staff, and discussed the ongoing initiatives of cooperation between the two Air Forces

When figures under the Defense Casualty Analysis System (DCAS) for Overseas Operations are combined with those for Operation Epic Fury, CNN reported that 18 service members have died since the US launched the war against Iran on February 28

The resolution describes Diwali as a festival of great significance to Indian Americans and South Asian Americans. It notes that Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists and Jains celebrate the festival annually across the United States and around the world

The death toll in Iloilo Province is twice the number of people who died from the disease during the same period in 2025. Residents are urged to take prophylaxis or preventive antibiotics if exposed to risks, according to local health authorities

Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO, Betul), Manoj Hurmade, said that the accident occurred near Paregaon junction, Multai, in the district and the injured were brought to the Community Health Centre in Multai via 108 ambulance at around 3 am on Saturday

The resolution was passed during the first meeting of partys new national office-bearers at party headquarters and it reiterated partys reverence for Bharat Mata as well as the National Song, representing the essence of Indias freedom struggle and serving as symbol of national consciousness

India head coach Gautam Gambhir brushed off public criticism following a series of tough Test results, emphasising his commitment to long-term success and squad stability

Pune police have registered a case against 50 to 60 Youth Congress workers following a clash with ABVP members at the COEP hostel campus ahead of Rahul Gandhis Chhatron Ki Goonj event

Trump disclosed the expected visit while addressing a Republican campaign rally in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on Friday. He did not provide a date, venue or agenda for his meeting with Xi

BTS has sparked excitement among Indian ARMYs after discussing a possible India visit in a Google India video. The members greeted fans in Hindi, explored Mumbais Khotachiwadi through Google Gemini and discussed Indian food, though no concert or tour has been confirmed

The United States is set to impose 50 per cent tariffs on around USD 20 billion worth of Canadian products after last-minute negotiations between the two countries failed to produce a trade agreement

Interpol has issued a Red Corner Notice against fugitive gangster Shariq Satta, whom Uttar Pradesh Police have named as a key conspirator in the November 2024 Sambhal violence

Iran has criticised the latest economic sanctions imposed by the United States, arguing that the measures have no basis in international law and violate the principle of sovereign equality under the UN Charter

Chidambaram said it took 30 days and a seven-hour protest by Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi for the Delhi Police to register the complaint

Two employees were killed and several others seriously injured after a reactor exploded and triggered a fire at Hazelo Lab Private Limited, a pharmaceutical unit near Dothigudem in Telanganas Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district

Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatias The Vvaan: Force of the Forest is reportedly undergoing extensive reshoots and re-editing. The project has also seen changes in its direction team, with Sidharth said to have pushed for additional filming, including revisions to the climax and action sequences

Deepika Padukone has seemingly responded to the ongoing Spirit controversy by liking an Instagram post criticising Sandeep Reddy Vanga and Pranay Reddy Vanga over their comments about her exit. The post discussed sexism and misogyny surrounding her reported demands

Carney described the incident as appalling and said people should never feel unsafe while visiting a place of worship. He also thanked the Edmonton Police Service for its response to the incident

Mumbai Police have registered an FIR against filmmaker Pushpendra Singh and his wife Pragati Chauhan over actor Satendra Sonis alleged assault and pending payment dispute. The case, filed at Oshiwara Police Station, comes nearly two months after Soni publicly raised the allegations

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

Arsenal opened their Premier League season with a 3-0 win over Coventry City as Christos Tzolis impressed on his league debut and Mikel Arteta reached 150 wins

Between 8 am on August 21 and 8 am on August 22, Mumbai recorded an average rainfall of 1.84 mm. The eastern suburbs received 5.43 mm, while the western suburbs recorded 3.43 mm during the period

Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand credit calmness on court for success as they rally from a game down to storm into semi-finals, ending Indias 15-year wait for a womens doubles medal; Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty lose in quarters

Skipper Harmanpreet demands full 60-min effort from Team India in do-or-die contest vs Netherlands today

The troubles of the visitors reappeared almost straight away when Archer took a wicket in his first over, getting Imam-ul-Haq

Rahul has occupied Indias opening spot since Rohit Sharmas retirement in May 2025 and managed the balance between looking out for others and focussing on his batting with aplomb

After third-place finish last season, Man Utd boss hopes to see team evolve further, starting with clash against newly-promoted Hull City

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

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

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

Trainer Pesi Shroff's Legadema is tipped to win the mid-day Trophy, but she will have to keep an eye out for Fire Away, Avante--and perhaps Bright Button--as one of them could register dramatic improvement over their last run.

Argentina have also been ordered to play their next two home matches behind closed doors, though one match of that sanction is suspended

Shanayas opportunity came after she came in as a substitute after her teammate Simone DSouza was unwell and did not turn up.

After scoring 32 and 0 during Indias opening win at Galle, the left-hander shared a beach selfie with his 5.5 million followers, captioning it simply: Living it up.

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.

The post comes amid renewed interest in the couples status, as Vinicius Jr and Fonseca recently sparked speculation of a reconciliation after separating earlier in May.

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

France star Kylian Mbappes partner and Spanish actress Exposito reveals the key traits she wants in her life partner are emotional intelligence, sense of humour and sensitivity to the chaos in the world

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

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

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

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