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Jet fuel prices for domestic airlines increased by Rs 6.28 per litre; will flight travel get costlier?

US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down after about 18 months in office, the White House has announced, marking the latest departure of a senior military leader under President Donald Trump .

Auto-rickshaw and taxi rides will get costlier across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) as revised fares will come into effect from September 1. The state department has released the new tariff cards, according to which, the minimum fare for the first 1.5 kilometres of a taxi will increase from Rs 31 to Rs 33. Similarly, the minimum fare for auto rickshaws will rise from Rs 26 to Rs 27.

The Delhi government will take strict action against school where 3-year-old boy was assaulted and abused. On the directions of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the District Magistrate has initiated proceedings to seal the premises of the school. Police investigation is underway, CMO Delhi notified in a post on X.

Devastating floods near Nepal's border with China have killed at least 939 people, while the number of people missing has fallen to 3,925, the country's disaster authority said on Monday as rescue operations entered their...

A knife-wielding woman killed one person and injured another in New York City's Times Square on Monday before being shot and killed by police, authorities said.

Social activist Anna Hazare has been admitted to the ICU at Bombay Hospital in Mumbai after his health deteriorated on Monday afternoon. Hazare was brought to Mumbai from Maharashtra's Ralegan Siddhi, where he was undergoing treatment at a local hospital, after his condition suddenly worsened.

Bihar and Jharkhand have taken a major step towards resolving a long-running water dispute, signing an agreement on sharing the waters of the Sone river in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The...

Legendary footballer Lionel Messi, after taking the Argentina team to a second consecutive FIFA World Cup final, has announced his retirement from international football.

The results of the Panjab University Campus Students' Council (PUCSC) elections have been announced, with ABVP candidate Ankit Bidhan securing a landslide victory in the presidential race. Bidhan defeated his nearest rival by a margin...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday held talks in Kyrgyzstan on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, with their meeting coming amid major geopolitical developments and growing concerns over global energy security. The two leaders met at the Aksakal Meeting Room at the Bishkek Ala Archa State Residence, according to Russian state-run news agency TASS. Putin was accompanied by a delegation comprising senior Russian officials,

Comedian Sunil Pal has once again taken aim at Samay Raina and Indias Got Latent 2. This time, his criticism is directed at actor Archana Puran Singh for appearing on the show. Archana recently featured as a panelist on an episode of Indias Got Latent. Orry, Sharon Verma and Nishant Suri were also part of the panel. The episode has now drawn a reaction from Sunil, who questioned Archana's decision to be part of the show.

The Delhi Police has moved the Supreme Court to quash 13 FIRs registered against students who participated in the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest held between July 20 and 25 in and around Jantar Mantar...

The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has put the online application process for the Teacher Recruitment Examination (TRE) 4.0 on hold. The recruitment drive, which aims to fill 32,388 school teacher vacancies under the Bihar Education Department, was scheduled to begin on September 1, 2026. The commission announced the postponement through an official notice issued on Monday. According to the notice, the application schedule has been deferred because of procedural changes. However, the BPS

The US Open 2026 kicked off in full swing; some of the biggest tennis players in the world took centre stage and got off to a great start to their respective campaigns. However, it was a day full of heartbreak for the legendary Novak Djokovic.

India on Monday (August 31)rejected a ruling issued by the so-called Court of Arbitration (CoA) on the Indus Waters Treaty, calling the body 'illegally constituted' and asserting that it has 'no jurisdiction' over India's sovereign...

Govinda and his wife Sunita Ahuja were the newsmakers of August due to their reported marital differences. While the couple's feud has made headlines, their family recently came together to celebrate Raksha Bandhan, sans Govinda.

Bangladesh has indicated that it sees no immediate obstacle to joining the 'Makkah Joint Defence Agreement' , a security pact currently involving Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye. Dhaka's latest remarks have strengthened speculation that Bangladesh could consider becoming part of the arrangement if it receives an invitation. State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir said Bangladesh's participation in the pact would not necessarily limit its relations or cooperation with other countries.

Chelsea has gotten off to a stellar start to their Premier League campaign . Under new head coach Xabi Alonso, the side has managed to win both of their matches and sit in third place in the standings after two brilliant performances in the league.

Technical glitches disrupted an All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) recruitment re-examination at a centre in Jaipur on Monday (August 31), triggering a protest by candidates, police said. Sanganer Sadar SHO Kamlesh Kumar said that the AIIMS cancelled the examination at the affected centre and announced that the test would be conducted again after a few days.

Actress Shalini Pandey has spoken out after a fake AI-generated video featuring her began circulating online. The actor has clarified that the video is fabricated and has no connection to her. She also urged people not to share or engage with it.

Scientists are examining a new theory to determine what triggered the devastating flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet region, after two initial explanations were ruled out. Nepal Centre for Disaster Management president Bishal Nath Upreti said...

Mahajan Imaging & Labs, one of India's established and respected integrated diagnostic centre networks with expertise across advanced imaging, nuclear medicine, pathology and genomics, has entered into a strategic joint venture partnership with Neuberg Diagnostics, one of India's fastest-growing diagnostics chains, to strengthen and expand pathology and wellness services.

The four South editions of Bigg Boss are coming together for a special crossover. JioStar has released a new promo featuring Vijay Sethupathi, Nagarjuna, Kichcha Sudeepa and Mohanlal, who host the Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam versions of the reality show.

England and Pakistan took on each other in the second Test of the ongoing series between the two. The teams met at Lords Cricket Ground in London for the clash, and it was England who...

The Indian economy grew 7.8 per cent in the April-June quarter of the current fiscal year, beating the Reserve Bank of India's estimates despite global uncertainties. The central bank had projected a growth of 7 per cent.Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at constant prices in the first quarter of FY27 is estimated at Rs 81.36 lakh crore, up from Rs 75.46 lakh crore in the corresponding quarter of 2025-26.Indian economy has sustained growth momentum despite global headwinds, said the Ministry of

The Central government has moved an application in the Supreme Court seeking to quash FIRs filed by the police against protesters in connection with alleged violence during the NEET paper leak protests in Delhi and...

A massive explosion at a firecracker factory in Uttar Pradesh's Kaushambi district on Monday led to a major tragedy, leaving at least five people dead and several others injured. As per reports, the blast was...

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Monday (August 31) announced a fresh hike in the milk procurement price paid by the state-run Aavin dairy cooperative, raising it from Rs 41 to Rs 44...

The West Bengal government has decided to strengthen its public grievance redressal mechanism by holding 'Janata Darbar' at government offices twice a week. Under the expanded system, field-level officials will be required to meet citizens face-to-face and listen to their complaints every Tuesday and Thursday. Chief Minister Shuvendu Adhikari had launched the 'Aapnar Sarkar Aapnar Pashe' (Your Government, With You) initiative to directly hear the grievances of people. As part of the programme, h

England performed brilliantly against Pakistan in the second Test of the ongoing three-game series between the two sides. It is worth noting that after a win in the first Test, England took on Pakistan in...

Mirzapur: The Movie is just days away from its theatrical release. The film has been among the most awaited releases since it was announced, especially as the popular OTT franchise is now making its big-screen debut.

PM Modi meets Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian on SCO sidelines, first meet since Iran war

The US Open 2026 kicked off, and the first round already caught the attention of many. The first round of the tournament saw veteran tennis legend Novak Djokovic take centre stage and be eliminated right away. It is worth noting that Djokovic took on Argentinas Mariano Navone in the first round.

Actress Kashmira Irani, who became a household name after Amber Dhara, is expecting her first child withAkshat Saxena, who made his acting debut with Operation Safed Sagar. The 40-year-old actress shared the happy news on Instagram, and congratulations for the couple have been pouring in non-stop ever since.

Less than a year after its launch in September 2025, VETO, Indias subscription-free OTT platform, is strengthening its commitment to live sports with the acquisition of the exclusive OTT streaming rights for the Billie Jean King Cup 2026 in India. Recognised as the Womens World Cup of Tennis, the Billie Jean King Cup is one of the most prestigious team competitions in global tennis, bringing together the best national teams from across the world.

The Cybercrime Unit is sounding alarms about a new wave of financial scams connected to Android apps, portraying porn apps. These apps pop up in Facebook and Instagram ads with names like Night Play, Reloop, Kyss, Vimo, Rivo, Nexo, Vixa, and a bunch of others. Its all slick marketing once you click, you are sent to a shady website and asked to download an APK file.

Prime Minister Narendra Modis visit to Uzbekistan witnessed a special cultural moment when Uzbek students recited and sang poems written by him during his interaction with students and the academic community at the Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies.

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to stay the proposed march by Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on September 5 or issue any directions in this regard, saying ensuring proper law and order is maintained is...

Apple is set to launch its flagship handsets on September 9likely to unleash the new iPhone 18 Pro series. There are even talks about a foldable iPhone 18 Pro Max, the iPhone Fold and new Apple Watches, which will debut at the event.

The trailer of Daayra is finally here, and it sets up a tense story where the truth may not be as simple as it seems. Directed by Meghna Gulzar, the film looks at crime, justice and punishment through a case that puts two senior police officers on different sides of the same investigation.Kareena Kapoor plays DCP Ajooni Kohli, while Prithviraj Sukumaran takes on the role of DCP Raman Kumar.

In a significant political development ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections, the Student Organisation of India (SOI), the student wing of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), has extended its support to the Akhil Bharatiya...

The Indian Navy has added a new and potent member to its fleet, set to give a new dimension to India's maritime security and deep-sea submarine rescue operations. INS Nipun, the Indian Navy's indigenous Diving Support Vessel (DSV), was commissioned (into service) today (31 August 2026) at a formal ceremony held at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai.

Delhi SIR: Draft electoral roll published, names of 47.7 lakh voters excluded

National Award-winning actor Mansi Parekh has returned to Mumbai after her Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. The actor was reportedly untraceable after the devastating flash floods in Nepal, which had left her family and fans worried.

The two prime shooters involved in killing of Haryanvi singer Ankit Balyan had conducted a reconnaissance of the YouTuber on August 20 and 21 before committing the crime on August 26, sources said on Monday, hours after the duo was killed in an encounter in Shamli by the Uttar Pradesh Police.

Shares of the information technology (IT) company Blue Cloud Softech Solutionsare in focus as the company has announced a partnership to launch a preventive screening and wellness application powered by its AI-integrated care platform, BluHealth. Amid this update, the stock opened in the green at Rs 20.25 against the previous close of Rs 20.21 on the BSE. It gained further to touch an intraday high of Rs 20.59, a gain of Rs 0.38 or 1.88 per centfrom the previous close. However, the counter saw p

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi put forth a brilliant performance in the first innings as Central Zone took on East Zone in the ongoing Duleep Trophy semi-final. The two sides met at the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India)Centre of Excellence Ground 1, Bengaluru, from August 30th, and the game saw Central Zone come in to bat first and post a total of 266 runs on the board.

The Nepal-Tibet glacier disaster forced everyone to face a familiar and uncomfortable question: can technology really help us see disasters coming? Well, we could never predict everything, but we can get closer. There are tools like satellites, AI, and remote sensors, and even our smartphones have some settings that could give some alerts and warningsandthis could make a real difference. Scientists can even spot potential trouble earlier and send out warnings faster than ever.

Tamil Nadu Minister S Rajesh Kumar has threatened to resign from the Tamil Nadu cabinet, saying the Congress will pull out of the alliance with Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) if it does not endorse Rahul Gandhi as the prime ministerial candidate for the 2029 Lok Sabha elections.