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Jharkhand minister Sudivya Kumar passed away unexpectedly due to a heart attack. He held portfolios for tourism, arts, culture, sports, and youth affairs. The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha expressed deep shock and grief over his untimely demise. His contributions and service to the party and state will be remembered. The party offered condolences to his bereaved family and colleagues.
Russias No. 1 chess grandmaster Ian Nepomniachtchi has two tattoos. Both carry different stories. His left-arm full sleeve took eight sessions over eight months, with flights from Moscow to Munich to meet his tattoo artist. From a phoenix and a favourite quote to Greek mythology, chess pieces and the pain involved, Nepo opens up about the stories behind his ink.
Japan has formally demanded that Russia remove a new Second World War memorial unveiled in Khabarovsk. The bronze statue depicts a Soviet soldier destroying a boundary marker bearing the Chrysanthemum Crest, an emblem closely associated with Japan and its Imperial Family. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi called the imagery utterly unacceptable as tensions deepen over the Kuril Islands, American missiles in Japan and Tokyos sanctions against Moscow. Watch.
In a dominating performance, India triumphed over Pakistan by seven wickets in the Women's Asia Cup 2026. The young spinners Shree Charani and Prema Rawat played pivotal roles in dismantling the Pakistan batting lineup, which mustered a mere 55 runs, their lowest in T20 history. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur celebrated a significant personal achievement, while Irfan Pathan humorously recalled his previous jibes after such a resounding victory.
Trumps RED FOLDER has landed on Vladimir Putins table as U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met the Russian president in Moscow for high-stakes Ukraine peace talks. Donald Trump says the envoys are carrying a new peace proposal before travelling to Kyiv. Putin welcomed the delegation but warned that the situation is not so easy. The meeting comes as Russia begins a 72-hour pause in strikes on Kyiv to facilitate the diplomatic mission. What is inside the RED FOLDER, and can it bridge the
Iran has issued a fresh and furious warning to the United States, threatening a more severe and potentially expanded military response if Washington continues its naval blockade and what Tehran calls the harassment of Iranian commercial vessels. The warning comes after U.S. forces said three Iranian oil carriers were hit. Irans armed forces have warned that American military vessels could face intensified strikes, while Tehran says Washington will bear responsibility for the consequences of cont
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Two Greek pilots were killed when their F-4E Phantom II plunged from the sky and exploded during Athens Flying Week near Tanagra Air Base. The fighter rapidly lost altitude during a display manoeuvre and crashed approximately two kilometres from the runway, igniting a large fire. No spectators were injured, but the event was cancelled and Greece declared three days of military mourning. The cause remains under investigation. Watch.
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South Korea is considering sending military aircraft, naval support or mine-clearance personnel to help protect navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. The review follows months of pressure from Donald Trump, who said Seouls refusal to assist his Iran campaign contributed to reduced U.S.South Korean exercises. No deployment has been approved, and any mission would require legal review, military planning and parliamentary consent. Watch.
Nearly 200 people were reported killed in approximately 48 hours as Yemens civil war erupted into its bloodiest fighting in years. Houthi forces are advancing through western Taiz and southern Hodeidah towards the government-controlled port of Mokha and the strategically vital Bab al-Mandab Strait. Saudi aircraft have reportedly struck positions captured by the Houthis, raising the danger that the conflict could again expand beyond Yemen. Battlefield casualty figures remain independently unverif
European and Canadian forces have led NATO submarine-hunting operations off Iceland without a single American ship, submarine or patrol aircraft participating in the maritime phase. Exercise Northern Viking focused on defending the strategic GIUK Gap against potential Russian submarine activity. The U.S. Sixth Fleet organised the broader exercise and supported planning, but allied forces carried out its central maritime combat task as Washington reduces its role in European defence. Watch.
Pete Hegseth is facing fierce backlash after a tense CBS interview appeared to put his current claims about Americas ammunition stockpiles at odds with his previous testimony to Congress. Defense Secretary Hegseth insisted that reports of a munitions crisis were manufactured, saying US stockpiles were strong and would only get stronger. But CBS host Margaret Brennan reminded him that he had previously testified that rebuilding depleted stockpiles could take months or even years. The exchange qui
Zohran Mamdanis new media operation is facing fresh scrutiny as his New Media chief Emilia Winter Rowland comes under fire over her criticism of wealthy media owners and the legacy press. According to The New York Post, Rowland comes from a family with long-standing connections to public relations and media. She is also reportedly overseeing a Signal network of around 250 influencers that distributes Mamdani administration messaging. Questions have also been raised over disappearing messages in
The Himalayan 440 brings a larger 443cc engine, 6-speed gearbox, new LED lights, revised instrument cluster and upgraded braking over the Himalayan 411.
A light-hearted exchange between PM Narendra Modi and a teacher during an interaction with National Teachers Award winners sparked laughter after the teacher gave a witty response to Modis public-speaking tip.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath extended his greetings and best wishes to all gurus and teachers on the occasion of Teachers Day.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath honoured 81 outstanding teachers from the Basic and Secondary Education Departments in Gorakhpur on the occasion of Teachers Day.
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Pune: The corporators, including the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), objected to the demand for water charges of around Rs 935 crore made by the irrigation department to the PMC. The department claimed that the corporation must pay the amount as charges and arrears for lifting additional water than the prescribed quota since 2016.
U.S. Central Command has confirmed striking three Iranian crude-oil carriers after what it described as an IRGC ballistic-missile attack against an American aircraft carrier and guided-missile destroyer. CENTCOM says the M/T Downy and M/T Stark 1 were permanently disabled, while the unladen M/T Kylo was completely destroyed after its crew was ordered to abandon ship. Admiral Brad Cooper warned that additional Iranian oil vessels could be targeted. Watch.
Americans are heading into Labor Day with gasoline prices at potentially record-breaking levels. The national average is around $4.14 per gallon, nearly 95 cents higher than last year, as Middle East conflict disrupts global energy flows, Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries tighten fuel supplies, and inflation continues to pressure household budgets.AAA expects gas prices to remain above $4 a gallon through Labor Day, potentially breaking the previous holiday record of $3.83 set in 2012.The
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Donald Trump is once again drawing attention after appearing to struggle to stay awake during an Oval Office event on Friday. The president repeatedly blinked and appeared to close his eyes while Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins spoke about new executive orders supporting American beef. His eyes appeared to open briefly when Rollins mentioned Joe Biden, before closing again as she continued. The moment is reviving the Sleepy Trump narrative and sparking fresh online discussion about the pres

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