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Brad Pitts Cliff Booth film with David Fincher retitled The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth

Written by Quentin Tarantino, the film will be released in IMAX worldwide on November 25, before streaming on Netflix on December 23

27 Aug 2026 12:24 pm
Despite 51% rainfall deficit, AP sustains kharif cultivation through advance planning: Atchannaidu

The Minister said Andhra Pradesh received only 192.8 mm of rainfall between the first week of June and August 25, against the normal 393.7 mm, recording a deficit of 51%. Despite the adverse conditions, kharif crops had been raised in 20.35 lakh hectares, he said.

27 Aug 2026 12:23 pm
Naidu hails UPI as transformative as India marks 10 years of digital payments

Responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modis post on X, Mr. Naidu said UPI had become an integral part of everyday life, making financial transactions simpler and more convenient for people across different sections of society.

27 Aug 2026 12:11 pm
Two brothers electrocuted at poultry farm near Perinthalmanna in Keralam

The police suspect that the power lines had been erected without authorisation to keep wild boars away. An investigation is under way

27 Aug 2026 12:09 pm
Tim Curry, The Rocky Horror Picture Show and It star, dies at 80

The British actor, best known for playing Dr. Frank-N-Furter and Pennywise, died at his Los Angeles home after a career spanning stage, film and television

27 Aug 2026 11:57 am
Nepal flash floods: 30 tourists from Keralam stranded; State govt. coordinating rescue efforts

The number of stranded tourists expected to rise given the tourist flow during vacation season; those seeking assistance can contact the NoRKA Global Contact Centre at 1800 425 3939 (toll-free) or +91 88020 12345 (missed call from abroad)

27 Aug 2026 11:56 am
27 Aug 2026 11:55 am
Akali leadership on 'knees' to forge alliance with BJP: Punjab CM Mann

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said the people of Majitha were now ready to write a new political chapter, contrasting the politics of FIRs, hooliganism and fear under previous regimes with his government's record of providing jobs, schools, hospitals, roads and development.

27 Aug 2026 11:46 am
10 years of UPI: How can it expand new frontiers for digital payments? | Explained

Faster penetration of affordable smartphones and Internet, Aadhaar-based identity framework, and the governments push to digital payments created a perfect environment for the exponential growth of UPI, making it a volume giant. However, it is not yet a value goliath

27 Aug 2026 11:39 am
India tour of New Zealand drives record early ticket sales

Early sales have also been strong for matches in Wellington, which will host the third T20I and second ODI, while the Basin Reserve will stage the opening Test from November 19.

27 Aug 2026 11:29 am
Consent forms, notices, prison terms: Maharashtra anti-conversion law | Explained

Governments stated case for the law is the need to curb conversion obtained through force or fraud but sections of the Christian and Muslim communities have set out the opposite concern: that a wide reading of terms such as inducement could reach conduct that has nothing to do with coercion, from a personal relationship to attendance at a weekly service

27 Aug 2026 11:24 am
Trump says he believes Iranian leader Mojtaba Khamenei still alive

Officially, Mr. Khamenei continues to lead his country under U.S. and Israeli attack. However, his public absence and the rise to power of veteran Revolutionary Guards figures has fuelled speculation that he is either dead or not fully in command

27 Aug 2026 11:16 am
Andhra Pradesh government steps up efforts to trace Telugu people stranded in Nepal flash floods

The AP Bhavan control room can be contacted at 011-23384016 and 011-23387089; Indian citizens requiring assistance can contact the designated 24/7 helpline at +977-9851316807.

27 Aug 2026 11:14 am
U.S. Open: Muchova and Mensik win mixed doubles title

The 16-team mixed doubles draw is in the second year of the tournament's revamped format, which features leading singles players and is aimed at drawing bigger crowds in the week before the singles main draw

27 Aug 2026 11:11 am
4000 scammed by fake government job recruitment in U.P.s Ballia; FIR lodged

The accused claimed to be running Laghu Udyog Vikas Parishad, Ujjwala Shiksha Mission and Audyogik Prashikshan Mahila Vikas Yojana from a rented place in Tikhampur in Ballia district to carry out the fraud

27 Aug 2026 10:49 am
Nepal flash floods: SDRF on high alert in Uttarakhand's border district of Champawat

According to officials, apart from the SEOC numbers0135-2710334, 2710335, 2664314, 2664315, 2664316, and 8218867005people can also contact the toll-free number 1070

27 Aug 2026 10:41 am
Nepal flash flood: Massive flood sweeps through Northern Nepal

The Hindus complete coverage of the Nepal flash floods

27 Aug 2026 10:37 am
Nvidia doubles revenue, forecasts even more AI spending

Nvidia's biggest customers (Amazon, Microsoft, Google-parent Alphabet and Meta) are on track to spend roughly $800 billion on data centres and AI infrastructure this year

27 Aug 2026 10:34 am
From Urjas naturopathy to marine conservation, explore a different side to wellness at Kuda Huraa in the Maldives

Kuda Huraa, rooted in the five elements, sits alongside Reefscapers coral restoration, turtle conservation, and marine research, offering travellers a deeper connection with wellness

27 Aug 2026 10:34 am
Former Malaysian PM Ismail Sabri charged with concealing assets

The anti-graft agency in March last year said Ismail Sabri had submitted an assets declaration after being ordered to do so as part of its investigation into alleged graft and money laundering, following the seizure of nearly $40 million in assets allegedly linked to him.

27 Aug 2026 10:18 am
Understanding the historic $17.1 billion Meta settlement

The settlement came with certain conditions on how Meta should change its safety features on Instagram and Facebook

27 Aug 2026 10:16 am
Nvidia agrees to buy Hugging Face for $12.9 billion: Report

Nvidia has agreed to buy AI platform Hugging Face for $12.9 billion, The Information reported

27 Aug 2026 9:50 am
Food, music and Chennai favourites come together at The Hindus Food and Music Festival

As Chennai turns 387, the Made of Chennai festivities draw to a close with an evening of music, food, games and city-wide nostalgia at YMCA, Nandanam

27 Aug 2026 9:48 am
Recent museum thefts in Europe | Explained

Unlike robberies in banks or other institutions that notoriously become violent and traumatic, law enforcement agencies and popular culture have long associated museum thefts with the same elegance and sophistication that the targets are known for

27 Aug 2026 9:37 am
Exascend Deploys Advanced Medical-Grade Storage Solutions to Power Next-Generation Healthcare Systems

Exascend Deploys Advanced Medical-Grade Storage Solutions to Power Next-Generation Healthcare Systems

27 Aug 2026 9:30 am
Nearly 700 OpenAI agents coordinated Hugging Face attack, says report

The episode drew wide attention and fed worries that the biggest AI companies cannot keep their own models under control

27 Aug 2026 9:30 am
Why did Allahabad High Court rule that wearing a headscarf is not an essential religious practice? | Explained

A minor student from a private CBSE school in Prayagraj moved the Allahabad High Court through her mother, asking the court to issue a direction to the school authorities to permit her to wear a headscarf in addition to the uniform prescribed by the school

27 Aug 2026 9:28 am
Apple sets September 9 date for next iPhone launch event

The device is also expected to be Apples challenge to the dominance of Samsung Electronics in the niche but growing foldable smartphone market

27 Aug 2026 9:17 am
Why was Parandur airport scrapped? | Explained

What were the main objections to the Parandur site? How much land had been acquired? What approvals had the plan secured? Why does Chennai need another airport? What will Terminal 5 add to Chennai airports capacity? How soon can Chennai get a second airport?

27 Aug 2026 9:07 am
GVMC expansion proposal gains momentum; Bhogapurams merger mooted

Authorities conduct garama sabhas to gather feeback; villagers express concern over loss of employment opportunities under VB-G RAM G scheme and imposition of taxes

27 Aug 2026 9:04 am
Shiv Sena launches Mission Gen Z for a direct party connect with the young generation

Over 250 young elected representatives from the States urban and rural areas, in the age group of 20 to 30 years, participated in it in Mumbai

27 Aug 2026 8:42 am
Assam tribal council Deputy Speaker found dead

Bijit Gwra Narzary represented the Bharatiya Janata Party from the Darrangajuli constituency of the Bodoland Territorial Council

27 Aug 2026 8:36 am
Nepal flash floods: Karnataka sets helpline desk to assist stranded people and their families

The Helpline number for those who are stranded is 1070 / 080-22253707 and individuals can write an email to seockarnataka@gmail.com

27 Aug 2026 8:34 am
Japan's polka dot queen Yayoi Kusama dies aged 97

Throughout an extraordinary lifetime devoted entirely to artistic creation, Kusama pursued an internationally acclaimed career as a pioneering avant-garde artist whose creative practice encompassed visual art, performance, fiction, and poetry, a statement said.

27 Aug 2026 8:31 am
Klook and Mastercard collaborate to enhance travelers' experiences across Asia Pacific

Klook and Mastercard collaborate to enhance travelers' experiences across Asia Pacific

27 Aug 2026 8:30 am
ViewSonic Launches XG2738-2K-OLED Gaming Monitor with QD-OLED Technology and OLED Care

ViewSonic Launches XG2738-2K-OLED Gaming Monitor with QD-OLED Technology and OLED Care

27 Aug 2026 8:30 am
Seven killed as bus collides with auto-rickshaw in Andhra Pradeshs Palnadu

The victims had reportedly travelled to Kondamanjuluru to attend a celebration and were returning to Veluru in the auto-rickshaw when the accident occurred.

27 Aug 2026 8:19 am
CIA director warned Russia not to attack NATO members: U.S. media

The Wall Street Journal and CBS News reported that CIA Director John Ratcliffe aimed to dissuade Russia from attacking NATO members amid US intelligence assessments that Moscow could seek to test the alliance

27 Aug 2026 8:13 am
Greater Bengaluru Authority to clean vacant plots at owners cost from August 27

The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) will undertake the cleaning of private vacant plots thatremainuncleared, with the cost of the work recovered from property owners through their property tax.

27 Aug 2026 8:08 am
U.S. religious freedom panel urges sanctions on RSS members over Mohan Bhagwat visit

We urge the U.S. government to consider targeted sanctions against RSS members and Indian officials complicit in religious freedom violations, including revoking the visa issued to Mohan Bhagwat, says Asif Mahmood, chair of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom

27 Aug 2026 7:57 am
Glacial collapse caused seismic activity, catastrophic Nepal floods: USGS

Additional analysis of nearby seismic stations, long period seismic waves, and satellite imagery led to the determination that the seismic event was instead a glacial collapse and debris flow, and that no earthquake had occurred, U.S. Geological Survey said.

27 Aug 2026 7:33 am
After Nepal flash floods, Sikkim group urges PM Modi to halt hydropower projects

At least 13 hydropower projects along the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli River corridors, including the 111 MW Rasuwagadhi, suffered extensive damage in Nepal

27 Aug 2026 7:33 am
Nepal flash floods LIVE: Nearly 160 killed, over 750 missing; rescuers search for survivors

For assistance and information related to Indian nationals who have been affected by the flash floods in Nepal today, the following emergency numbers may be contacted: +977 985 131 6807, +977 970 910 7500, said a post by the Indian Embassy in Nepal

27 Aug 2026 7:11 am
Death toll from Algeria wildfire rises to 12

The tolls rose from earlier local media reports of two deaths and an unspecified number of injuries in coastal Bejaia province, around 300 kilometres (190 miles) from the capital Algiers

27 Aug 2026 6:45 am
Delhi HC asks National Mission for Clean Ganga to review Delhi Jal Boards plan for 13 sewage treatment plants

The court was informed that detailed project reports for the proposed 13 DSTPs have been prepared and sent to the Namami Gange Project Authority. The Bench directed the Director General of the NMCG to examine the proposal.

27 Aug 2026 6:39 am