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India heads into the BWF World Championships with a major advantage the home crowd in Delhi. With PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen, Satwik-Chirag and Ayush Shetty leading Indias challenge, expectations and pressure will be high

A heartwarming video shows a dog playfully stepping in to protect a baby as a little girl pretends to come near, winning hearts online.

NASAs WB-57 aircraft captures a rare view of the 2026 total solar eclipse from 50,000 feet while researchers study the Suns corona.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shares a heartwarming reel showing his daily ritual of feeding his animal friends at his residence.

Heavy rain triggers a flood-like situation in Arunachal Pradeshs Anjaw district, affecting an Army camp as incessant rainfall continues.

Iran's confrontation with the United States and Israel could be taking a dangerous new turn. An Iranian parliamentarian has reportedly called for the leaders of Gulf Arab states hosting U.S. military bases to be considered targets for revenge, naming the ruling families of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain alongside American and Israeli officials. Amirhossein Sabeti also accused these Gulf states of having a role in the reported assassination of Iran's former Supreme Leader Ayat

Dubais iconic Burj Khalifa lights up in saffron, white and green as India celebrates its 80th Independence Day, highlighting India-UAE ties.

The Indian Tricolour stands tall at Radhanagar Beach in Andaman, capturing the beauty of the island and the pride of India.

A glimpse of the revered Shree Jagannatha Temple in Puri, showcasing its majestic architecture, spiritual heritage and age-old traditions.

The Tiranga was lowered, carefully folded and carried back during the Beating Retreat ceremony at the Attari-Wagah border, marking the conclusion of Independence Day proceedings.

Qutub Minar and India Gate were illuminated in saffron, white and green as Delhi marked Indias 80th Independence Day.

Jharkhand protester Devendra Nath Mahto, on a 14-day hunger strike, alleges police used force and manhandled protesters attempting to join the Tiranga Yatra.

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta says Delhi will play a key role in Indias journey towards becoming a developed nation, reaffirming the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta highlights the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana, under which women in need receive 2,500 monthly financial assistance to support empowerment and self-reliance.

North Carolina is restoring its coastal peatlands by bringing water back to areas damaged by drainage, farming and timber activities. The projects aim to reduce the risk of severe peat fires while keeping carbon stored in wet soils. At Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge, 37,000 acres have been restored, with water-control structures helping recreate natural water movement. Similar work at Angola Bay Game Land is restoring ditched peatland and wetland habitat. The efforts also support wildlif

As World War II erupted in 1939, Englands chess team withdrew from the Buenos Aires Olympiad. In Grandmaster Aarav Denglas fourth column for TOI, he explores how three players, Hugh Alexander, Stuart Milner-Barry, and Harry Golombek, returned home to join Bletchley Park. Harnessing chessboard skills like pattern recognition and strategic elimination, they played pivotal roles in cracking Germanys Enigma code, helping secure Allied victory while keeping their wartime contributions secret for deca

Asish Banerjee Banerjee was found dead on Sunday morning at a Trinamool Congress office in Rampurhat, Birbhum district. Police said his body was found hanging and was sent for post-mortem examination. The exact circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear. A teacher by profession, Banerjee had represented the Rampurhat Assembly constituency five times. TMC legislator Kunal Ghosh called for an impartial probe.

India is establishing production benchmarks for its refineries and upstream firms, aimed at fortifying the domestic LPG supply system. Reliance Industries leads with the highest targets assigned to its refinery. It is imperative that companies ensure sufficient infrastructure for LPG storage and transportation. These production benchmarks will undergo reviews and updates biannually.

A giant hairball rolled through Manhattan streets as a marketing stunt. This installation aimed to highlight hair loss and premature aging concerns. Pedestrians reacted with disgust and curiosity to the unusual sight. The campaign sought to break the quiet shame surrounding hair loss issues. It successfully generated conversation about a topic people often avoid.

Donald Trump's Diaper leak moment caught on cam? Karoline Leavitts White House exit has sparked a bizarre online frenzy after a video she shared featuring Donald Trump went viral. The clip shows Trump embracing the grieving parents of 12-year-old Bronx shooting victim Jacob, Migdalia Martinez and retired NYPD Sergeant Jesus Freytes. But social-media users quickly shifted attention to an apparent lower-body bulge, fueling crude diaper claims and wild speculation that Leavitts post was a final act

Iran has unveiled a massive new billboard in Tehran featuring the skeleton of a U.S. soldier on the shores of the Strait of Hormuz, in what appears to be another symbolic warning aimed at Washington. Installed above Tehran's Revolution Square, the billboard adds to a series of provocative anti-U.S. displays that have previously depicted U.S. President Donald Trump in a coffin and being strangled. The new display comes as tensions between Iran and the United States remain high, with the reported

'VisionQuest' Trailer: Watch the Official Trailer from English web series 'VisionQuest' starring Paul Bettany, Ruaridh Mollica, Diane Morgan and James Spader. 'VisionQuest' web series is directed by Terry Matalas, Gandja Monteiro, Vincenzo Natali and Christopher J. Byrne. To know more about the 'VisionQuest' trailer watch the video. Check out the latest English trailers, new web series trailers, trending English web series trailers, Paul Bettany videos, Ruaridh Mollica videos, Diane Morgan video

Watch the Official trailer from english movie 'LAX: Holiday in New York' starring Amanda de Godoi, Carl Jackson and Billy Joseph Jr. 'LAX: Holiday in New York' movie is directed by Carl Jackson. To know more about 'LAX: Holiday in New York' trailer watch the video. Check out the latest english trailers, new movie trailers, trending english movie trailer, and more at ETimes - Times of India Entertainment.

'Coven Academy' Teaser: Watch the Official Teaser from English web series 'Coven Academy' starring Lucia Morris, Saylor McPherson, Everett Andres and Brian Baliey. 'Coven Academy' web series is directed by Tim Federle. To know more about the 'Coven Academy' teaser watch the video. Check out the latest English trailers, new web series trailers, trending English web series trailers, Lucia Morris videos, Saylor McPherson videos, Everett Andres videos and Tim Federle videos at ETimes - Times of Indi

Arctic foxes introduced to more than 400 Alaskan islands for fur had an unexpected impact on the ecosystem. By preying on seabirds, they reduced the flow of nutrient-rich guano from the ocean to land. Researchers found that fox-free islands had far more seabirds, richer soil and much more grass, while fox-infested islands shifted towards shrubs and forbs.

A Spanish F-18 fighter jet operating on a NATO air-policing mission has shot down a drone after it entered Romanian airspace, according to Romanias Ministry of National Defense. The incident occurred early on August 16, when Romanian surveillance systems detected an aerial target entering national airspace from the direction of the Republic of Moldova, around 24 kilometers north of Galai. The F-18, operating from Mihail Koglniceanu Air Base, established radar contact with the drone and received

Watch the song - Tere Naal Ka from punjabi movie 'Judaa' starring Gulab Sidhu and Jasmine Bhasin. 'Judaa' song - Tere Naal Ka is sung by G Khan & Jasmeen Akhtar and music is given by Goldboy . Lyrics of 'Judaa' song - Tere Naal Ka are written by Happy Raikoti. To know more about song - Tere Naal Ka from Gulab Sidhu and Jasmine Bhasin starrer 'Judaa' watch the video.

Watch the Official teaser from bengali movie 'Bohurupi - The Golden Daku' starring Jisshu U Sengupta, Shiboprosad Mukherjee and Koushani Mukherjee. 'Bohurupi - The Golden Daku' movie is directed by Nandita Roy and Shiboprosad Mukherjee. To know more about 'Bohurupi - The Golden Daku' teaser watch the video. Check out the latest bengali teasers, new movie teasers, trending bengali movie teaser, and more at ETimes - Times of India Entertainment.

US President Donald Trumps own aides are reportedly admitting he has little interest in traveling across the country to campaign for vulnerable Republican candidates ahead of the 2026 midterms. As GOP fears grow over losing control of Congress, some Republicans reportedly worry Trump could become a liability rather than an asset. Trump has also refused to accept blame if Republicans lose, insisting voters are angry at Republicans, not him. Heres what Trumps aides and GOP insiders are saying.

Iran has announced a major security crackdown after detaining two French diplomats during what it described as a national security investigation into alleged foreign interference. Tehran claimed the diplomats were found during an operation targeting suspected foreign influence networks and said documents seized in the probe pointed to a large-scale project aimed at undermining Iran's independence. The diplomats were later handed over to the French ambassador, but France has strongly condemned th

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are facing a brutal reputation warning after their latest Hollywood gamble, Cookie Queens, stumbled at the box office. Royal commentator Kinsey Schofield told Page Six that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex should disappear professionally for a while, reduce their constant announcements and focus on one genuinely successful project. The advice comes as scrutiny intensifies over the Sussexes growing entertainment and business ventures, raising fresh questions about whe

Clean Up Company : Watch the Official teaser from hindi Web series 'Clean Up Company' starring Ravi Kishan, Vishal Jethwa, Amey Wagh and Ajitesh Gupta. Clean Up Company is directed by Rohan Ghose. To know more about Clean Up Company, watch the video. Check out the latest hindi teaser, new series teaser, trending hindi series teaser, Ravi Kishan, Vishal Jethwa, Amey Wagh and Ajitesh Gupta's videos at ETimes - Times of India Entertainment.

Legendary Bengali filmmaker Raja Sen departed this world on Sunday at the age of seventy. Renowned for his exceptional contributions to cinema, he was a proud recipient of three National Film Awards. Sen was receiving treatment for health issues at Kolkata's SSKM Hospital. His journey in the industry began in television before making a significant impact in feature films. He leaves behind his beloved wife and two daughters.

Mahala Ashley Dickerson broke several barriers during her six-decade legal career. Born in Alabama in 1912, she became the states first Black female lawyer in 1948 before moving to Alaska. In 1958, she became Alaskas first Black homesteader and later its first Black lawyer. Her career included major discrimination cases, legal honours and an autobiography.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticized the Congress party for allegedly disrespecting the national song Vande Mataram. He accused Sonia Gandhi of asking for the rendition to be stopped during an event. The Congress rejected these allegations, stating the full song was sung. Party leader Jairam Ramesh cited historical context for their stance on the song. The controversy follows recent legislation on national song disrespect.

Pascal Wehrlein wins Round 16 of the 2026 London E-Prix from pole position, taking the championship lead.

Five key things to know as Formula E heads into the final London E-Prix races of Season 12.