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Coordinated attacks rekindle Thailands southern insurgency

Dozens of coordinated night-time attacks across the three southernmost provinces near Malaysia over the weekend injured three people and left government buildings and vehicles burned

26 Aug 2026 10:26 am
Sensex, Nifty tank nearly 1% on selling in pharma, IT shares after new Trump tariffs on drugs

The 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 733.22 points or 0.90% to settle at a three-week low of 80,426.46

26 Aug 2026 10:22 am
Man dies after village headman in Uttar Pradesh opens fire at his child's naming ceremony

The village headman, Sukhdev, arrived at the venue and began firing as he was not invited to the function

26 Aug 2026 10:21 am
No one should engage in 'narrow politics': Mayawati on hijab row

The BSP is an Ambedkarite party that guarantees respect for all sections of society and the safety of their lives, property and religion, says BSP supremo Mayawati

26 Aug 2026 10:20 am
'Phool Aur Kaante' director Kuku Kohli dies at 77

Kuku Kohli, whose real name was Avtar Kohli, worked under Raj Kapoor and other filmmakers before making his directorial debut with Phool Aur Kaante, which also marked the beginning of Ajay Devgn's career in the industry.

26 Aug 2026 10:16 am
Stock markets open higher as crude oil prices drop

The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 285 points to 77,944.02 in early trade

26 Aug 2026 10:14 am
Apple launches faster Mac mini, Mac Studio to tap AI boom

Pricing starts at $2,499 for the M5 Max version and $5,499 for the M5 Ultra model, up from $1,999 for the previous generation

26 Aug 2026 10:06 am
Villagers in Telangana wage a war to protect 75-year-old Peepal tree

I got the platform demolished and constructed the compound wall around it, because the platform was attracting drunkards and vagabonds. Villagers who are protesting now had helped me construct the wall. Now, an issue is being made out of it purely due to personal rivalries, says owner who applied for felling permission

26 Aug 2026 9:46 am
H1N1 in India: A seasonal surge, not a new strain, says ICMR

Delhi has reported 1,777 H1N1 cases this year, while Karnataka had recorded 4,212 laboratory-confirmed influenza cases across 32 districts by August 22. Maharashtra, too, has reported a rise in H1N1 infections

26 Aug 2026 9:39 am
Get in the mood with Bengalurus Kiara Academy of Performing Arts annual show

The Kiara Academy of Performing will present Out of the Ordinary as part of their In The Mood series

26 Aug 2026 9:33 am
Brillio Recognized with Two Gold Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Awards for AI Native Talent Development

Brillio Recognized with Two Gold Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Awards for AI Native Talent Development

26 Aug 2026 9:30 am
14 infants killed in fire at Pakistans Islamabad hospital, report says

According to reports, the fire was triggered by a fault in the air conditioning system.

26 Aug 2026 9:26 am
26 Aug 2026 9:09 am
We need to be doing defence at computer speed, says Google Threat Intelligence Groups Senior Director

There is far more to cyber-defence than black-and-white debates about closed AI models versus open-weight models, according toShaneHuntley, CTO and Senior Director at the Google Threat Intelligence Group

26 Aug 2026 9:01 am
From Bournvita to 100% Pure: Why is FSSAI tightening the rules on food claims? | Explained

The regulator said it has issued more than 150 notices to food companies in recent months over misleading advertisements, false claims and labelling non-compliance.

26 Aug 2026 8:49 am
9 to 5, then forever: Dolly Partons Era will never end

At the end of the day, I hope that I will be remembered as a good songwriter. The songs are my legacy, Dolly Parton, Songteller

26 Aug 2026 8:42 am
Six killed, 12 injured as speeding bus crashes into lorry in Telanganas Suryapet

The bus was carrying 42 passengers who were travelling from Hyderabad to Eluru via Vijayawada when the accident took place at about 5 a.m.

26 Aug 2026 8:32 am
SynbioTech to Present TWK10 Research and Microbiome CDMO Platform in the Emerging GLP-1 Companion-Nutrition Market at Vitafoods Asia 2026

SynbioTech to Present TWK10 Research and Microbiome CDMO Platform in the Emerging GLP-1 Companion-Nutrition Market at Vitafoods Asia 2026

26 Aug 2026 8:30 am
Trump submits civil nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia to Congress for review

Under law, Congress has 90 days while in session to review the agreement.

26 Aug 2026 8:01 am
El Salvador, Panama sound alarm on El Nino-fueled drought

Panama's Interior Minister Dinoska Montalvo said the declaration will allow authorities to o be prepared for what may come with El Nino, which has fueled a severe drought that is ravaging harvests, sparking fears of famine.

26 Aug 2026 7:43 am
Cost of being parentless: Odisha rights panel orders probe into wrong parents names in certificates

A parentless student finds difficulties in his academic journey and life as different imaginary parents names were recorded by child care institutes (orphanages). The mismatch deprives him of government assistance

26 Aug 2026 7:24 am
Trump's new economic squeeze on Iran has big challenge: China

Trumps economic pressure on Iran faces challenges from Chinas strong trade ties, complicating U.S.-China relations ahead of a key summit

26 Aug 2026 7:11 am
Roger Federer celebrated upon his return to the U.S. Open for an exhibition against Andy Roddick

Five-time U.S. Open champion Roger Federer returned to Arthur Ashe Stadium to play one last match for fun against longtime rival and friend Andy Roddick

26 Aug 2026 6:55 am
U.S. military says it struck vessel in the Caribbean, killing four

Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International, and independent U.N. experts have called the strikes unlawful extrajudicial killings

26 Aug 2026 6:40 am
Pune tribal students protest enters 13th day as talks with Tribal Minister yield no breakthrough, say students

Vijay Waghmare, a Secretary in the Tribal Department, said that the Ministry has issued a stay order on the major demand of the students, that is, regarding the Government Resolution (GR) issued on August 14, 2026

26 Aug 2026 4:53 am
Suvendu vows to keep Mamata off the streets, TMC chairperson says not taking political sanyas

Over the past few years, the politics in West Bengal has hinged on the electoral contest between Suvendu Adhikari and Mamata Banerjee

26 Aug 2026 4:43 am
Iran, Oman hold talks on managing Strait of Hormuz

A joint statement by the two countries said the proposed framework includes a joint temporary navigational corridor and both countries working to clear mines from the waterway

26 Aug 2026 4:17 am
Village in Raebareli tense after mud smeared on Ambedkars statue

The police assured the villagers of swift identification of the culprits and strict legal action; police have been deployed in the village as a precautionary measure, and the situation is under control

26 Aug 2026 3:44 am
We've developed winning culture, hungry for more, says Harmanpreet ahead of Asia Cup, Asian Games

Fresh from winning the first-ever women's Test match at Lord's by defeating England last month, India will now turn their attention to the UAE Asia Cup T20

26 Aug 2026 3:12 am
26 Aug 2026 2:51 am
BJD criticises proposal to lease out Bhubaneswar airport to private entity

Biju Patnaik International Airport is estimated to be worth between 5,000 crore and 7,000 crore, while around 50 lakh people use this airport every year, BJD says

26 Aug 2026 2:50 am
U.P. Congress president urges PM Modi to review ethanol-blended fuel policy; questions rising sugar prices

Ajay Rai reminded the Prime Minister that he had previously written to the latter on July 7, addressing scientific, economic, environmental, and consumer interest-related inquiries regarding ethanol-blended fuels

26 Aug 2026 2:50 am
Village in Rae Bareli tense after mud smeared on Ambedkars statue

The police assured the villagers of swift identification of the culprits and strict legal action; police have been deployed in the village as a precautionary measure, and the situation is under control

26 Aug 2026 2:21 am
Bombay High Court to hear PIL against Marathi rule for drivers

The petition challenges the August 12 notification of the Home (Transport) Department, which amended the Maharashtra Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 to include this condition for licence grants, renewals, and permit holders

26 Aug 2026 2:13 am
Identify, eliminate threats before they grow big: Amit Shah urges security agencies

Indias security policy must be framed keeping in view emerging global challenges, including geopolitical instability, energy and resource insecurity, rising radicalisation and cyber misinformation campaigns, says Home Minister

26 Aug 2026 2:00 am
Bitter half: HC frees man who forced wife to ingest insect killer

Delhi HC acquits man, saying the prosecutions case lacked cogent evidence about the intention and knowledge as contemplated in Section 307 of the Indian Penal Code. The court said many spouses recently resorted to extreme violence that were incomprehensible some decades ago

26 Aug 2026 1:55 am
CJP expands its footprint with fresh appointments

Names 5 joint secretaries and two national spokespersons; forms coordination committees for the north, west and east zones; members to visit southern and north-eastern States in coming weeks

26 Aug 2026 1:48 am
Loitering munition may have hit Kirana Hills during Operation Sindoor: former CDS Anil Chauhan

Nuclear-related facilities are located in the Kirana Hills area near Pakistans Sargodha

26 Aug 2026 1:44 am
Kochi wakes to Thiruvonam festivities

Kochi embraces the festive spirit as Onam celebrations gather pace; Thrikkakara temple draws visitors as Onam rituals continue; traffic police deploy additional personnel as festive crowds take to roads

26 Aug 2026 1:34 am
IAMC and allied faith organisations protest against Mohan Bhagwats event at Madison Square Garden

Held under the banner No Platform for Hate, the protest brought together representatives of Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, Christian, Dalit and interfaith organisations

26 Aug 2026 1:26 am
Delhi High Court gives six weeks to residents of slums near PMs residence to move to Savda Ghevra

The court emphasised that the rehabilitation process must be meaningful and must safeguard the residents right to live with dignity, an integral component of the right to life guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution

26 Aug 2026 1:08 am
As deadline for completing e-KYC nears, consumers line up at gas agencies

Some consumers find that they are unable to link theirAadhaar withthe14-digit long LPG IDs

26 Aug 2026 12:59 am