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According to the German weekly Der Spiegel, the blackmailers are demanding 30 bitcoins -- the equivalent of about two million euros or $2.5 million.

National Testing Agency's overhaul: The fresh appointments are part of an overhaul of the agency's examination system. The government has created 16 new posts, eight each at the director and joint director levels.

Ottawa City Council on Wednesday (Aug 26) voted unanimously to rename Trump Avenue to Taco Avenue.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on his two-nation visit to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan on Saturday, expressing confidence that the diplomatic engagement will reinforce India's strategic partnerships across Central Asia.

The upcoming festive season could bring an added burden for Mumbai households, with a fresh revision in tabela milk prices set to kick in from September 1.

Penguin Random House India on Friday said it was not the publisher of Sonia Gandhi's memoir, Belonging: A Journey of Love.

From a jhalmuri-inspired cookie to a lighter nalli nihari, Gaggan Anand's new Delhi restaurant Raga reimagines beloved Indian flavours through his signature creative lens.

A 28-year-old pedestrian was electrocuted in Surajmal Vihar after a small section of the road near an electricity pole reportedly caved in, trapping him up to his waist and bringing him into contact with a live wire, police said on Friday.

Government jobs attract lakhs of candidates because they offer a clear and stable career path.

A woman paying Rs 29,000 for a semi-furnished flat in Noida shows the various amenities available to her within the residential society.

A tragic incident at the Chinchinada Vasishta Bridge in West Godavari district has left a three-year-old child without his parents after a couple allegedly jumped into the Godavari River late Thursday night.

A green house remained standing amid devastating flash floods in Nepal, while a later video reportedly confirmed the trapped family was safe.

Nikitha Godishala was found dead with stab wounds in the apartment of her ex-boyfriend, Arjun Sharma, in Columbia on January 3.

At least 17,000 children have been affected by the floods across Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading districts north of Kathmandu, the U.N. children's agency UNICEF said

The incident happened on July 21 at San Francisco International Airport, a busy hub for domestic and international flights.

Indians had a fruitful day at the English County Championship on Friday

The incident comes as the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) intensifies its crackdown on food safety violations across the state.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said he was looking forward to advancing India's vision for the SCO, anchored in security, connectivity and opportunity, and to working with fellow members for a region free from the scourge of terrorism.

For 21 pilgrims from Tamil Nadu, returning home on Friday was nothing short of a second birth.

Police on Friday arrested the driver of an SUV and a woman accompanying him for allegedly running over and killing a security guard after he tried to stop them from speeding inside a housing colony.

UGC NET June 2026 Result Out: Out of 7,73,806 candidates registered for the examination in 84 subjects, 6,07,151 candidates appeared.

A Thane court on Friday held that the CBI arrests of a senior IRS officer and two others in an alleged Rs 1.5-crore bribery case were ot legal and ordered their release on personal bonds of Rs 15,000 each.

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Friday said student union elections would soon be held across colleges and universities in the state, amid demands from the opposition and other quarters for conducting the polls.

From the ITR and LPG e-KYC deadlines to higher Mumbai milk prices and new banking rules, here are the key financial and household changes around September 1, 2026.

Nepal Flash Flood Death Count LIVE News Updates: At least 579 bodies have so far been found, with more than 2,000 still unaccounted for.

A private tutor was arrested in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district on Friday for allegedly raping and impregnating a Class 9 student of a residential school during her stay at home on summer vacation, police said.

The United States is competing with China in the race to land astronauts on the Moon before 2030, more than 50 years after humans first walked the lunar surface.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a four-day diplomatic tour of Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan, aimed at deepening India's strategic engagement with Central Asia. His talks are expected to focus on trade and investment, critical minerals, healthcare, defence, counter-terror cooperation, connectivity and regional security. In Tashkent, PM Modi is also scheduled to visit the Lal Bahadur Shastri Memorial, commemorating India's second Prime Minister, who died there in 1966. #PMModi #NarendraModi #Centra

Elon Musk's company is now in the process of shipping Starship back to its home base in Texas, a trip expected to take several months.

Zohran Mamdani joins the Raksha Bandhan celebrations at India Home, a community centre for South Asian seniors

NRI in the UK plans to move back to India after the honeymoon phase had worn off, aiming for financial stability and a career restart.

Day 4 of the Nepal flood rescue operation sees the death toll cross 580, with more than 300 Indians still reported missing. India has sent a third flight carrying 10 tonnes of HADR aid, an 11-member medical team and a tunnel rescue team. Around 400 Indian tourists are reportedly safe on the Chinese side in Tibet, while 152 have crossed into Nepal. Meanwhile, 21 Tamil Nadu tourists have returned to New Delhi, as the state government says around 400 Tamil Nadu tourists were in Nepal, with 80 still

Day 4 of the Nepal flood rescue operation sees the death toll cross 580, with more than 300 Indians still reported missing. India has sent a third flight carrying 10 tonnes of HADR aid, an 11-member medical team and a tunnel rescue team. Around 400 Indian tourists are reportedly safe on the Chinese side in Tibet, while 152 have crossed into Nepal. Meanwhile, 21 Tamil Nadu tourists have returned to New Delhi, as the state government says around 400 Tamil Nadu tourists were in Nepal, with 80 still

Ahead of the SIR, West Tripura District Magistrate and Collector Vishal Kumar held discussions with media representatives on the upcoming Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, asserting the exercise would help prepare a clean, accurate and updated electoral register.

Trump in a social media post announced the agreement he said was negotiated by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez.

The New York Times reported that Trump originally intended to commemorate the day with remarks at the site of the Twin Towers but changed his plans because the memorial's organizers do not allow speeches.

Milo Yiannopoulos is a well-known champion of conservative causes and has frequently taken provocative public positions criticizing feminism, Islam and immigrants.

From Nalli Nihari with emulsified mutton fat to saffron-pistachio soft serve, Chef Gaggan Anand takes us through the final courses of his ambitious 22-course Indian menu. He explains why technology matters in his kitchen, how he reimagines Delhi favourites, and why authentic Indian flavours and memories remain at the heart of his food.

The 77-member group, led by Isha Foundation, an organisation founded by Indian spiritual leader Jaggi Vasudev, Sadhguru, has remained out of contact.

Chef Gaggan Anand takes us inside his bold, theatrical approach to Indian cuisine, where familiar flavours meet unexpected textures and surprises. From his signature yoghurt explosion to his reinvention of the Bombay sandwich, he explains why taste comes first, why he prefers ethics over sustainability, and how memories of India shape his food.

Chef Gaggan Anand opens up about his bold, theatrical approach to Indian cuisine, from reimagining street food to challenging ideas of sustainability. At Raga in New Delhi, he explains why food should surprise diners while staying rooted in Indian memories, flavours and traditions.

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said, Six people from Assam were missing in the devastating flood in Nepal.

Boardman, an appointee of Democratic President Joe Biden, said because the plaintiffs' lawsuit did not even mention Trump's 2026 order, she was unable to block it from being implemented at this time.

The Indian men's hockey team went down 3-4 in a shoot-out to co-hosts Belgium after a thrilling draw in regulation time to finish their FIH World Cup campaign in eighth place on Friday.

Balyan was leaving a gym in the Kotwali area of Shamli on Wednesday evening when four persons travelling on two motorcycles opened fire on him. Balyan was rushed to a nearby community health centre, where he was declared dead.

The unusual mission comes as Trump searches for a new diplomatic route to end Russia's war in Ukraine, while Moscow continues to escalate attacks and resist Washington's efforts to reset relations.

Chouhan said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had made it clear that India would not sign any trade agreement with the United States or any other country if it harmed Indian farmers.

Addressing devotees at the temple, Bhagwat spoke about the importance of consciousness in bringing people together despite differences and conflicts.

Hockey India on Friday announced a cash award of Rs 50 lakh for the Indian Women's Hockey Team in recognition of their historic fifth-place finish at the FIH Hockey Women's World Cup Belgium and Netherlands 2026.

The official UGC-NET portal currently lists the final answer key for 84 subjects among its latest updates.