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Sri Lanka has announced USD 1 million in financial assistance to Nepal after devastating flash floods claimed hundreds of lives and left more than a thousand people missing

Since the helpline was activated, around 80-100 calls have been received from family members and others seeking information and assistance

The court observed that the accused had acted in a planned manner while carrying out the illegal drug manufacturing operation. After considering the evidence and the prosecution's case, the special court sentenced all six convicts to 20 years' imprisonment

Peter Cullen, the legendary voice of Optimus Prime in Transformers and Eeyore in Winnie the Pooh, has died aged 85 at his Los Angeles home. His family confirmed his peaceful passing and urged fans to honour his legacy with compassion

Tourists have gone there, and I spoke with them just a short while ago. Their relatives had come to see me; they informed me that contact has now been established, Mahajan said

Organisers of Mohan Bhagwats Madison Square Garden event have appealed to X for restoration of their suspended account ahead of Saturdays gathering, as the New York event faces criticism from some groups and a security advisory urges attendees to remain vigilant

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has proposed mutual security and non-aggression arrangements among neighbouring Muslim states, saying Tehran is ready to cooperate on regional security based on its experience of war

Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare said the recent rise in onion prices was driven by black marketing, hoarding and profiteering. She asserted that the country has adequate onion supplies to meet domestic demand during the upcoming festive season

CM said the development of Pandharpur is being planned with a 50-year vision, focusing on facilities for devotees as well as boosting the local economy. With the number of devotees visiting Pandharpur increasing every year, he said integrated and long-term planning for the entire city was necessary

The seized stock, valued at Rs 1,07,463, was found during a surprise inspection conducted by the FDA's Pune Division at Kalwadi in Junnar on August 21, a release issued by FDA chief Tukaram Mundhe stated

Kabzaa director R Chandru backed Yashs Toxic amid negative reviews, calling it an attempt by a Kannadiga to conquer the world and urging Kannadigas to support it. Fans disagreed, with some criticising the film and pan-India approach

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, while briefing the media here, said the 21 rescued Indian nationals are from Tamil Nadu and had travelled for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra

Sitharaman was addressing a high-level business roundtable with CEOs, presidents, and senior executives of leading Canadian companies in Toronto. The roundtable brought together business leaders from a wide range of sectors

Alia Bhatt and Shaheen Bhatts Eternal Sunshine Productions joins Prime Video for Dont Be Shy, a coming-of-age film starring Aarushi Bajaj, Piyush Khati, Bianca Arora and Ansh Duggal. The colourful story of friendship, first love and growing pains

The FDA had carried out inspections as part of a surveillance exercise covering canteens and eateries operating in and around office establishments in the area, officials said

Shah Rukh Khan reportedly waived a Rs 42 lakh DCP bill for Marathi film Deool Band 2, helping the makers release it in theatres. The film later became a success, with its makers pledging profits towards educating children of farmers who died by suicide

A US Congress-constituted advisory body on religious freedom has urged the Trump administration to revoke the visa of RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, who is visiting New York as part of a three-nation tour

India will play two-time World Cup winners Uruguay in Kolkata on October 6, completing a home friendly schedule that includes clashes against Brazil and Panama

PM Modi will visit Uzbekistan from August 29 to 30 on a bilateral visit at the invitation of Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. From Tashkent, he will travel to Bishkek at the invitation of Kyrgyz Republic President Sadyr Zhaparov to participate in the 26th SCO Summit from August 31 to September 1

Sonal Dinusha's unbeaten 133 powered Sri Lanka's historic second-innings fightback to secure a draw in Colombo, though India clinched the Test series 1-0

The BCCI Women's Selection Committee has named the India A squads for the home series against Australia A Women, featuring multiple formats

A Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Zilla Parishad member has urged authorities to construct a high protection wall along the Khavdya Hill cliff after three members of a family died following fatal falls from the site

Catch up on top sports headlines, including Sri Lanka's comeback against India, Free-hits in Tests and Federer's US Open plea

Krystle DSouza slammed trolls commenting on her appearance during The Traitors 2. Questioning their focus, the actor said, You have nothing else to talk about, urging people to look beyond her looks and discuss her reality-show journey instead

Aaron Sorkins The Social Reckoning, inspired by Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugens revelations, is set to release in India on October 9, 2026. Mikey Madison stars as Haugen alongside Jeremy Strong as Mark Zuckerberg and Jeremy Allen White as reporter Jeff Horwitz

Kangana Ranauts criticism of Kriti Sanons Raksha Bandhan ad sparked controversy after netizens resurfaced her 2017 festive advertisement. Many users called Kangana a hypocrite for questioning Kritis outfit and its cultural relevance

Mukesh Khanna has once again spoken against Ranveer Singh playing Shaktimaan in the proposed film. The actor says Ranveer has the talent but not the positive image he associates with the superhero, suggesting he could instead play villain Kilwish

The emergency facility will provide assistance and information to people affected by the floods and those trying to contact family members in the disaster-hit areas, an official statement issued by the MEA stated

The incident took place in April in the Dhulijan forest area of Lakhipathar in Digboi. Mangal Singh's cries reportedly alerted local residents, who informed the Digboi Forest Department

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has directed officials and four ministers to coordinate rescue and relief efforts for people from the state affected by the Nepal floods. A team has been sent to Kathmandu, while ministers will coordinate with the Centre from Delhi

Addressing a special media briefing on the Nepal disaster in New Delhi, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to his Nepalese counterpart Balendra Shah on Wednesday and expressed India's solidarity with Nepal, offering all possible humanitarian assistance

YouTube reviewer Suraj Kumar received a legal notice over his negative review of Yash-starrer Toxic. The notice cites a Bengaluru court order restraining false, malicious, defamatory or derogatory content about the film

Among those unaccounted for are hikers, climbers, and tourists from across the world, many of whom travel to Nepal to take on some of the world's highest peaks, as well as Hindu devotees visiting the Himalayan nation on pilgrimage

Kareena Kapoor Khan and Meghna Gulzar have shared heartfelt notes on Daayra, offering a glimpse into the films morally complex world. Kareena opened up about becoming ACP Ajooni Kohli, while Meghna revealed how the story explores duality

Congress general secretary in-charge of organisation K C Venugopal said the scale of destruction caused by the floods was unprecedented and called for relief efforts to focus on saving as many lives as possible

Crime Patrol Crime Ka Current Season will premiere on August 31 with Ajay Devgn. Inspired by crime cases, the new season will explore changing human behaviour in the social media age, while urging viewers to remain cautious and aware

India has stepped up flood preparedness along its border with Nepal after devastating flash floods and suspected GLOF activity. NDRF IG Narendra Singh Bundela said there has been no adverse impact in Indian territory so far, while teams remain ready for rapid deployment

The Tecnam P2006T aircraft, operated by Kanpur-based Garg Aviation Ltd, crashed in the afternoon near the Ganga Barrage, around five nautical miles from Kanpur Civil Airport

Outpatient department (OPD) services at several government hospitals were also affected, while government offices and educational institutions in some districts reported thin attendance after employees took mass casual leave

A Chandigarh court has issued notices to Salman Khan, Alvira Khan Agnihotri and Being Human Foundation over an alleged franchise dispute. The franchisee claims he invested over Rs 2 crore but suffered losses due to lack of support

Shilpa Shirodkar shared a series of selfies, revealing that her daughter Anoushka Ranjit is teaching her how to take the perfect selfie. She also posted a cute mother-daughter selfie and pictures from a footwear store

Anne Hathaway paid tribute to late country music legend Dolly Parton, sharing a special memory involving a candle gifted to her and urging fans to honour the icon by donating to her Imagination Library

In separate replies filed before the High Court, the police also argued that the fresh bail pleas were not maintainable in view of the Supreme Court's January 5 order, which had rejected bail for Khalid and Imam while granting relief to five other accused in the case

Music composer Anirudh Ravichander surprised actor Simbu and the team of Arasan with a visit to the films sets. His unexpected appearance sparked excitement among the team, adding to the buzz surrounding Simbus upcoming project

It is a maiden India call-up for 18-year-old Aaryavir, who is currently playing in the Delhi Premier League. Meanwhile, Anvay, the younger son of former India captain and coach Dravid, retained his place in the ODI squad

People aged over 75 were the worst-affected group, with around 9,600 heat-related deaths recorded in a single week in late June, when temperatures in Germany rose above 40 degrees Celsius. Another 4,000 heat-related deaths were recorded between late July and mid-August, the institute said

Telugu filmmaker Pavan Sadineni has been arrested following a womans allegations of sexual exploitation and assault. She claimed he promised marriage and career opportunities before allegedly assaulting her. Sadineni was remanded to judicial custody, while his bail plea is pending

The problem is linked to height restrictions imposed by the Airports Authority of India (AAI), as the Metro structure falls within the air funnel zone of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA)

Sonal Dinusha has been exceptionally well out there in the middle. Shouldering him is Lahiru Kumara. Earlier, Prabath Jayasuriya's knock lasted for 28 balls, in which he scored just two runs. Keshara Nuwantha played a fighting knock of 46 runs, which came in 150 balls, including four boundaries

If Sri Lanka's lower-order batsmen continue to protect their wickets and consume the remaining time in the Test, they could prevent the visitors from coming out to bat