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QS Rankings 2027: Indian Institutions Rise From 11 To 52, Says Centre

India's representation in QS World University Rankings rose from 11 in 2015 to 52 in 2027, reflecting growth in higher education.

11 Aug 2026 6:59 am
Weather LIVE Updates: Delhi-NCR Sees 10 Days Of Satisfactory Air Quality

Weather Today, Delhi-NCRRain, Monsoon Live Updates: Delhi-NCR records 10th consecutive day of satisfactory air quality with light rain and cloudy skies.

11 Aug 2026 6:48 am
Libya Military Intelligence Chief Killed In Car Blast: Report

The head of military intelligence for eastern Libya's Libyan National Army was killed on Monday when an explosive device detonated in his car outside his home in the Hawari area of Benghazi, two security sources told Reuters.

11 Aug 2026 6:40 am
US Set To Make Online Filing Of Immigration Applications Mandatory

The US will soon make online applications mandatory for immigration benefits such as green card, citizenship, and asylum, among others, in a bid to improve efficiency and reduce operational costs.

11 Aug 2026 6:12 am
5 Killed, 20 Injured In Russian Attack On Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia

A Russian attack on the southeastern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia killed five people and wounded 20, the regional governor said early on Tuesday.

11 Aug 2026 5:00 am
Every Hour, 20 People Die On Our Roads, Says Nitin Gadkari

Union Road Transport & Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari issued a stark warning on India's road safety crisis, stating that no war or disease claims as many lives as India's roads do each year.

11 Aug 2026 4:50 am
Trump Insists Netanyahu Relationship Very Good Despite Gaza Rift

President Donald Trump insisted on Monday that his relationship with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is very good despite the Israeli leader's rejection of a US-led Gaza plan.

11 Aug 2026 4:06 am
Russia Court Bans Opposition Anti-War Party From Elections

Russia's Supreme Court on Monday barred the country's only anti-war party, Yabloko, from contesting September's parliamentary elections.

11 Aug 2026 3:47 am
'Vande Mataram' To Be Sung At Red Fort On I-Day For 1st Time. Here's Why

Defence Secretary R K Singh, addressing a press conference, said the plan to celebrate the success and contribution of youths during the event predates the students' protest at the Jantar Mantar.

11 Aug 2026 3:01 am
24 Kolkata Schoolgirls Fall Ill, Hospitalised: Official

At least 24 girl students at a Kolkata school were rushed to RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on Monday night after they fell ill, an official at the medical facility said.

11 Aug 2026 1:06 am
Activist Devendra Mahto Hospitalised After Joining Jharkhand Protest March

JLKM leader Devendra Nath Mahto, who has been on a hunger strike for nine days over alleged irregularities in Jharkhand recruitment examinations, was admitted to a hospital here as his health condition deteriorated.

11 Aug 2026 12:51 am
Colombian President Declares Emergency After Earthquake Kills More Than 100

Colombia's newly inaugurated President Abelardo de la Espriella on Monday declared a state of emergency after a powerful earthquake struck the west of the country.

11 Aug 2026 12:28 am
Assam Girl Wins National Karate Gold, Returns Home To Family Living In Tent

The family had earlier sold two buffaloes to help meet the expenses of Janmoni Konwar's participation in karate competitions.

11 Aug 2026 12:28 am
Under Trump, US Has Revoked Over 1,75,000 Visas. Here's Who's Been Targeted

Most visas were revoked following law enforcement encounters, with assault, driving under the influence, theft and drug crimes the leading causes, the department said.

11 Aug 2026 12:28 am
30 Years On, Man Accused Of Orchestrating Tupac Shakur's Murder Faces Trial

Family members of the famed rapper were among supporters who gathered outside a Las Vegas courthouse Monday morning for the beginning of jury selection, which could continue through much of this week.

11 Aug 2026 12:26 am
A Flight, An Airstrike, A Blockade: How Yemen's Truce Started Unraveling

The tit-for-tat attacks started July 13 with a Saudi airstrike that hit the runway of the airport in Yemen's capital, Sanaa, preventing the landing of an Iranian flight carrying a high-ranking Houthi delegation.

11 Aug 2026 12:26 am
Wasn't Taking Part In Protests: UK Man Killed In PoK Clashes By Stray Bullet

The case, reported by the Guardian, highlights how the unrest in the PoK region has affected British nationals with family links to the area.

11 Aug 2026 12:25 am
Monsoon Revival Offers India Relief, But El Nino Threat Looms Ahead

Uneven rainfall distribution and emerging global climate patterns present a mixed outlook for the current Kharif cropping season.

11 Aug 2026 12:24 am
Drought Grips Almost Three-Quarters of England And More Heat Is Coming

The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) said most of England is experiencing a flash drought, which develops quickly and is the result of very low rainfall and high temperatures.

11 Aug 2026 12:17 am
British Champion Shreyas Royal: 'Viswanathan Anand Is My Chess Hero'

At just 17, Shreyas Royal has become the 2026 British Chess Champion, but despite growing up in the United Kingdom, the teenager says India remains deeply woven into his identity. In an exclusive conversation, Royal reflected on his journey from being born in Bengaluru to becoming one of Britain's brightest chess stars. Though he moved to the UK at the age of three and has few memories of his early childhood in India, he continues to maintain a strong connection with his roots through family, cu

11 Aug 2026 12:10 am
Born In India, Crowned In Britain: Shreyas Royal's Fairytale Chess Journey

Indian-origin chess prodigy Shreyas Royal made history by winning the 2026 British Chess Championships recently. The 17-year-old Royal won the overall British title

11 Aug 2026 12:10 am
Gutter Mouth: Sanjay Jha And Rajat Sethi's Explosive Clash Over Jharkhand Protest

What began as a discussion on the JSSC-JPSC protest, the Ranchi police crackdown and Rahul Gandhi's response quickly escalated into an explosive on-air confrontation between political commentators Sanjay Jha and Rajat Sethi. The debate centred on whether political parties apply different standards when protesting students face police action under governments run by allies rather than opponents. Rahul Gandhi's response to the Jharkhand crackdown became a major point of disagreement. As the exchan

11 Aug 2026 12:04 am
Analysis: How Drugs Issue Could Become BJP's Trump Card in Punjab

At the national level, the BJP government has also launched an anti-drug programme, allowing the party to frame the Punjab drug crisis not simply as a state law and order issue but as part of a larger national campaign against narcotics.

11 Aug 2026 12:04 am
'Crazy Old Man': Rajat Sethi's Explosive Clash With Sanjay Jha Over Jharkhand Protest

What began as a discussion on the JSSC-JPSC protest, the Ranchi police crackdown and Rahul Gandhi's response quickly escalated into an explosive on-air confrontation between political commentators Sanjay Jha and Rajat Sethi. The debate centred on whether political parties apply different standards when protesting students face police action under governments run by allies rather than opponents. Rahul Gandhi's response to the Jharkhand crackdown became a major point of disagreement. As the exchan

11 Aug 2026 12:00 am
Jharkhand Protest Showdown | Air India Turbulence Probe | Govt Slams Congress Over Parliament Deadlock

Students lathi-charged, water cannons and tear gas deployed as protesters march towards the Jharkhand Assembly. Rahul Gandhi calls the use of force wrong; BJP chief J.P. Nadda asks Congress, Why the double standards? Investigation deepens into the Air India AI2379 mid-air scare after a 300-foot plunge leaves passengers injured. Fresh confrontation in Parliament over Home Minister Amit Shah's proposed response on the student protests.

10 Aug 2026 11:53 pm
Ex-Delhi Capitals Star Replaces Rohit Paudel As Nepal's ODI Captain

Leg-spinner Sandeep Lamichhane has been named Nepal's new ODI captain by the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) on Monday

10 Aug 2026 11:52 pm
BJP MP Shares ombie Drug Video as Punjab's, Turns Out It's From Rajasthan

BJP Rajya Sabha MP Harbhajan Singh shared the video on X, expressing concern over the situation in Punjab and saying the state's youth deserve better.

10 Aug 2026 11:34 pm
R&AW Chief Meets Bangladesh Defence Adviser Amid Diplomatic Reset

The meeting assumes significance amidst ongoing efforts to normalise the India-Bangladesh relationship through a reset, and several meetings have taken place at the top levels between the two countries.

10 Aug 2026 11:26 pm
Indian Billionaire Family To Host Rs 47 Crore Wedding In Vietnam With 1,400 Guests

Around 1,400 guests from India and other countries are expected to attend, making it one of the largest Indian weddings ever held in Vietnam.

10 Aug 2026 11:25 pm
Jaipur Viral News | Speeding Thar Crashes Into Jaipur Boys Hostel, Two Arrested

A speeding Mahindra Thar crashed through the entrance gate of a boys hostel in Jaipurs Mahesh Nagar late Sunday night, triggering panic among residents. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in the dramatic incident.

10 Aug 2026 11:25 pm
In A First, Vande Mataram To Be Sung At Red Fort On Independence Day

The BJP has taken up the cause of the national song, declaring that it deserves as much respect as national anthem Jana Gana Mana and advocating that all six stanzas of the song be sung instead of the traditional practice of limiting it only to two stanzas.

10 Aug 2026 11:17 pm
Iran Sought War Damages From US. Trump Flips Table, Sends Own Bill To Tehran

In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote that he likes the interesting idea about Iran asking for compensation for the damage done to them during the last five months of war, and in return, he will also demand compensation from the Islamic Republic.

10 Aug 2026 11:12 pm
Stephen Fleming Out, New Overseas Coach In? CSK Plot Major Transition

One thing is for sure: IPL 2027 will see most teams sporting a new look

10 Aug 2026 11:08 pm
Bengaluru Man Books 5-Star Hotel Room, Kills 2 Children, Attempts Suicide

40-year-old SG Imran was found lying in a pool of blood in the toilet with his neck slit. The bodies of his daughters, aged 10 and 5, were discovered just metres away.

10 Aug 2026 11:02 pm
Manipur's Meitei Alliance Seeks Census Delay Till Displaced People Return Home, Flags Data Concerns

The Meitei Alliance said census data collected under the current circumstances could have long-term consequences and even legitimise ethnic segregation

10 Aug 2026 10:59 pm
Tiger Shroff's Durand Cup Dream For Mumbay FC Put On Hold, Star Gives Reason

Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff said he is not playing for Mumbay FC in the team's Durand Cup group match against Nongkseh SS&CC of Meghalaya in Shillong

10 Aug 2026 10:42 pm
Amid Employee Protests, Punjab Government Bets On 2 Bills To Shift Narrative

Employee unions have been among the most vocal critics of the Mann government, with repeated protests over regularisation, salaries and service conditions, as well as criticism over police action during some agitations.

10 Aug 2026 10:34 pm
BJP Calls For Jharkhand Bandh Tomorrow Over Lathi-Charge On Students

BJP state president Aditya Sahu said the bandh will be effective from 8 am till midnight on Tuesday.

10 Aug 2026 10:29 pm
Brendon McCullum To CSK? Report Sparks Buzz After Stephen Fleming's Departure

One thing is for sure: IPL 2027 will see most teams sporting a new look

10 Aug 2026 10:25 pm
England, Bayern Munich Star Harry Kane Set To Receive 'Golden Shoe' Award

England and Bayern Munich star Harry Kane is set to receive the prestigious Golden Shoe honour for emerging as the top scorer in European football for the 2025-26 season

10 Aug 2026 9:41 pm
11 Injured In Assam-Arunachal Border Clash Over Encroachment Dispute

The clash broke out following a dispute over alleged encroachment by Arunachal residents on land claimed to be within Assam territory.

10 Aug 2026 9:33 pm
'How Was I Biased?' Farah Khan Addresses Qyuki Link With Lock Upp 2 Winner Shreya Kalra

Farah's comments were aimed at making it clear that Shreya's association with Qyuki was not something she was aware of when she first encountered her on the show

10 Aug 2026 9:29 pm
BJP's Organisational Reset In Punjab Faces Another Challenge: Alliance Buzz

Punjab BJP president Kewal Singh Dhillon was summoned to Delhi. The Central leadership is learnt to have conveyed a clear message: Contain the rebellion, avoid arbitrary decisions and take everyone along.

10 Aug 2026 9:24 pm
You Can Laugh, But You Have To Love: PV Sindhu's Thumbs Up As World Championships See Monkey Whisperers' Shield

The organisers of the upcoming BWF World Championships in India have taken extensive steps to upgrade the venue, the Indira Gandhi Stadium, to avoid the embarrassment that rocked the India Open earlier this year

10 Aug 2026 9:17 pm
After Rahul Gandhi's Want Debate In Parliament Demand, Kiren Rijiju's Don't Run Away Swipe

Dismissing the Opposition's demand for a statement from the prime minister as heatrics, Kiren Rijiju told Rahul Gandhi to stand his ground in the Lok Sabha.

10 Aug 2026 9:09 pm
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10 Aug 2026 8:42 pm
Rishabh Pant's Ancestral Home To Be Rebuilt, Village Awaits Cricket Star's Return

Days after Rishabh Pant's mother visited and stayed at their ancestral village in Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh district, a wave of happiness has swept among locals as the reconstruction of the cricketer's family house gets underway

10 Aug 2026 8:39 pm
Hindi OTT Releases This Week: 'Cocktail 2', 'Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata' And More

This week's Hindi OTT lineup brings reality shows, romance, comedy and intense dramas to SonyLIV, Prime Video, Netflix, ZEE5, JioHotstar and more.

10 Aug 2026 8:29 pm
Class 11 Student Dies By Suicide After Father Takes Away Phone In Rajasthan

Following the death of his only son, Mayank's father, Chauthmal Nagar, who is a heart patient, also suffered a deterioration in his health.

10 Aug 2026 8:15 pm
Students Lathi-Charged Outside Jharkhand Assembly Amid Exam Leak Protest

Thousands of students gathered near the Jharkhand Assembly demanding action over alleged exam irregularities and paper leaks. As tensions escalated during the Assembly march, police used force to disperse protesters, triggering political backlash and fresh questions over the government's handling of the agitation.

10 Aug 2026 8:13 pm