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PV Sindhu, Satwik-Chirag Train Ahead of BWF Worlds

PV Sindhu and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty step up preparations as India gear up for the BWF World Championships.

15 Aug 2026 8:25 pm
India Nets Offer Clues on Playing XI

Indias nets session in Galle offered major clues about the Playing XI, with Manav and Prasidh Krishna emerging as potential picks for Shubman Gills side.

15 Aug 2026 8:25 pm
Mahindra BE6 Sporteq Puts on Independence Day Drift Show

The Mahindra BE6 Sporteq delivers an exciting drift show on the occasion of Indias Independence Day.

15 Aug 2026 8:25 pm
Mahindra Scorpio Lifestyler Pickup: First Look

Take a quick first look at the Mahindra Scorpio Lifestyler pickup, set to launch in April 2027 with an expected price below Rs 19.7 lakh.

15 Aug 2026 8:25 pm
Mahindra Scorpio Lifestyler Valley Edition Unveiled

Mahindra has unveiled the Scorpio Lifestyler Valley Edition, adding a new variant to its upcoming pickup truck lineup.

15 Aug 2026 8:25 pm
Mahindra Scorpio Lifestyler Reef Edition Showcased

The Mahindra Scorpio Lifestyler Reef Edition has been showcased, offering a new take on the upcoming pickup truck.

15 Aug 2026 8:25 pm
Aamir Khan Spotted Outside Pet Clinic

Actor Aamir Khan was spotted with his furry companion outside a pet clinic.

15 Aug 2026 8:25 pm
Rekha, Pankaj Tripathi Sing Jana Gana Mana in Melbourne

Rekha and Pankaj Tripathi join the crowd in singing Jana Gana Mana as the Tricolour is raised in Melbourne on Independence Day

15 Aug 2026 8:25 pm
Anupam Kher Reflects on Indias Journey Since 1947

Anupam Kher extends Independence Day wishes and reflects on growing up alongside independent India, recalling stories of the freedom struggle and sacrifices from his family.

15 Aug 2026 8:25 pm
Pankaj Tripathi Honoured at IFFM 2026

Pankaj Tripathi receives the Artist of Distinction Award at IFFM 2026 and shares a memorable moment with the audience while expressing gratitude for the honour.

15 Aug 2026 8:25 pm
Govinda Spotted With Komal Rani Swarnkar at Airport

Govinda is spotted with actress Komal Rani Swarnkar at an airport amid ongoing rumours and speculation about their relationship.

15 Aug 2026 8:25 pm
Sunita Ahuja Reacts to Govinda-Komal Rani Rumours

Sunita Ahuja reacts to reports about Govindas alleged association with Komal Rani Swarnkar after the two were spotted together at an airport.

15 Aug 2026 8:25 pm
'Don't Sideline Us': Europe Furious As Trump Pushes For Secret Deal With Putin Over Ukraine

Is Donald Trump planning to seal a secret pact with Vladimir Putin minus Europe to end the Ukraine war? European nations including France, Germany and Britain are concerned that Trump could shunt them out and hold talks with his Russian counterpart. According to media reports, there is little indication that Putin is ready for serious negotiations for ending the war that began in 2022. The Europeans expect that any negotiation with Russia over Ukraine would be led by the United States, and as Ru

15 Aug 2026 8:25 pm
US housing squeeze: Over 50% of families burdened by rent; here's how much tenants pay

Over 50% of renter families in America struggle with exorbitant housing costs, largely due to a chronic shortage of available homes that maintains high rental prices nationwide. Lower-income families bear the brunt of these escalating expenses, as zoning limitations and regulatory challenges obstruct new construction initiatives. Experts anticipate that upcoming housing legislation could eventually influence market pricing dynamics.

15 Aug 2026 8:01 pm
Came From The Top: Mahua Moitra Alleges Late-Night Pressure, Seeks Speaker Om Birlas Intervention

TMC MP Mahua Moitra has written to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla alleging that the Nadia district administration tried to force her out of a Circuit House in Krishnanagar late at night. Moitra claims she was allotted a room, served food and later asked to vacate, while a crowd allegedly gathered outside and shouted slogans. She says the incident raises serious concerns about the safety and dignity of women MPs. Moitra is considering a privilege motion and possible legal action. TMC, Congress and Sa

15 Aug 2026 7:46 pm
Mahaproloy Teaser : Saswata Chatterjee Starrer Mahaproloy Official Teaser

Mahaproloy : Watch the Official teaser from punjabi Web movie 'Mahaproloy' starring Saswata Chatterjee. Mahaproloy is directed by Raj Chakraborty. To know more about Mahaproloy, watch the video. Check out the latest punjabi teaser, new movie teaser, trending punjabi movie teaser, Saswata Chatterjee's videos at ETimes - Times of India Entertainment.

15 Aug 2026 7:46 pm
Russian Army Targets Arms Depot At Ukraine Port; Big Attack Caught On Cam

Russia has intensified its strikes on Ukraine's Black Sea ports, claiming to have destroyed military equipment depots, weapons warehouses, and fuel storage facilities in Odesa and Yuzhny. Meanwhile, Ukraine has continued its long-range campaign inside Russia, with drone attacks reported in the Moscow region and a major missile attack targeting the Samara region.Russian officials say air defenses intercepted multiple drones over Moscow, but casualties were reported, including a critically injured

15 Aug 2026 7:25 pm
'ONLY DIRECT ANSWERS': Putin Puts Trump On Spot, Exposes US Role In Ukraine Strikes Inside Russia?

Russia has officially sent an inquiry to the US State Department over alleged American involvement in Ukrainian strikes deep inside Russian territory. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says Moscow is seeking clarification on possible US intelligence support and insists the move is not an ultimatum but a request for answers.In this video, we break down Lavrov's latest remarks, Russia's accusations against Washington, the ongoing drone attacks on Russian territory, Russia's reported strikes o

15 Aug 2026 7:25 pm
Hugh Hefners 2005 Epstein Bombshell: Warning Calls To FBI Revealed

New court documents have alleged that Playboy founder Hugh Hefner repeatedly contacted the FBI in 2005 after former Playmate Audra Christiansen reported serious allegations involving Jeffrey Epstein. The lawsuit claims Christiansen was not contacted by the FBI until October 2020, about 15 years later. The case, brought by Epstein survivors, accuses the government of failing to properly act on early warnings. The FBI disputes liability and has moved to dismiss the lawsuit as the legal battle cont

15 Aug 2026 7:25 pm
Meghan Markle, Martha Stewart dinner row takes fresh twist as conflicting accounts emerge

Martha Stewarts remarks about meeting Meghan Markle at a California dinner have sparked a fresh controversy around the Duchess of Sussex. Stewart also questioned Meghans transition from actress to princess to lifestyle personality. An anonymous source claiming to have attended the dinner has disputed Stewarts account of their conversation, while commentators are now questioning whether the response made a minor celebrity anecdote into a much bigger Harry and Meghan story.

15 Aug 2026 7:25 pm
ON CAM: Trump Repeatedly Talks About Young, Beautiful Girls In MOST BIZARRE New York Speech

President Donald Trump is facing fresh controversy after making repeated remarks about young, beautiful girls during a law-and-order rally with New York police officers. In this video, we break down exactly what Trump said, the context behind his comments, the political reactions, and why the speech has gone viral across social media and major news outlets.We also examine Trump's claims about crime in Washington, D.C., the response from critics, and how the remarks are being interpreted by polit

15 Aug 2026 7:25 pm
BWF World C'ships: Beyond smashes, drops, the conditions could decide the winner

At the BWF World Championships in Delhi, starting from Monday, the biggest challenge may not come from the opponent across the net. Drafts, heat and humidity could prove decisive as the world's best adapt to tricky conditions.

15 Aug 2026 7:23 pm
OpenAI's S7 data centre drops plan to cool it with recycled water after permit snags

OpenAI has decided to discontinue its plans for implementing recycled water cooling at its Sydney data center due to regulatory hurdles that hindered the necessary pipeline's construction. Consequently, the facility will adopt a more energy-intensive closed-loop liquid cooling system. This transition comes amidst Sydney's growing demand for data centers. Notably, the S7 data center is projected to generate thousands of jobs during its construction phase.

15 Aug 2026 7:09 pm
Harmanpreet Singh's brace powers India to 3-1 win over Wales in World Cup opener

India began their FIH Hockey World Cup campaign with a strong 3-1 victory over Wales. Captain Harmanpreet Singh scored two goals, leading the team's dominant performance. Sanjay opened the scoring for India in the eighth minute of the match. Wales managed to pull one goal back late in the game. India secured three points from their opening Pool D fixture.

15 Aug 2026 6:53 pm
Perez Hilton Cut Off From Devices As He Pleads To See Livestream Video

Perez Hiltons family is reportedly keeping him away from the disturbing TikTok livestream that preceded his hospitalization, as they try to protect him from reliving what a source described as his lowest moment. According to a Daily Mail source who has known Hilton for nearly 20 years, the 48-year-old blogger wants to see the footage but currently has no access to electronic devices. Hilton remains hospitalized after the August 4 incident at his Miami home, following reports of alleged self-harm

15 Aug 2026 6:46 pm
Multiple people shot at US university; campus on lockdown

Virginia State University experienced a lockdown early Saturday following a shooting incident. Multiple suspects were involved, and several individuals sustained injuries near the Quad Annexes. Campus police confirmed that victims were transported to local hospitals for necessary medical treatment. Both university and county police are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting event. Authorities have not yet released specific details regarding the suspects or the injured

15 Aug 2026 6:43 pm
Indian-American CEO who sacked 900 over Zoom gets fired himself

Indian-American entrepreneur Vishal Garg has been ousted as Better Home & Finance CEO. The company cited concerns about his judgment and credibility after significant losses. Garg's removal follows his controversial 2021 mass layoff of 900 employees. He is now seeking to regain his position and is offering to work for one dollar annually. Better's market value has significantly decreased since its pandemic-era peak.

15 Aug 2026 6:38 pm
Shikarpur Season 2 Teaser : Monojit Roy, Korak Samanta and Debasish Mondal Starrer Shikarpur Season 2 Official Teaser

Shikarpur Season 2 : Watch the Official teaser from bengali Web series 'Shikarpur Season 2' starring Monojit Roy, Korak Samanta and Debasish Mondal. Shikarpur Season 2 is directed by Nirjhar Mitra. To know more about Shikarpur Season 2, watch the video. Check out the latest bengali teaser, new series teaser, trending bengali series teaser, Monojit Roy, Korak Samanta and Debasish Mondal's videos at ETimes - Times of India Entertainment.

15 Aug 2026 6:26 pm
India Signs 1,577 Crore Drone Deals As Army Powers Up Precision Strikes And Unmanned Warfare

India is accelerating its military drone push with two Defence Ministry contracts worth 1,577 crore for loitering munitions and associated equipment. Tata Advanced Systems and Nibe Limited will supply the systems under the Buy Indian scheme, strengthening the Armys precision-strike capabilities. The Army plans to induct tens of thousands of indigenous unmanned systems over the next five years, including drone swarms, FPV strike drones, surveillance platforms and long-range loitering munitions. W

15 Aug 2026 6:26 pm
Bol Bhavein Na Bol - Official Trailer

Watch the Official trailer from punjabi movie 'Bol Bhavein Na Bol' starring Sidak Gill, Jaanya Joshi, kaka ji, Anand Priya and Hardip Gill, Pavan Raj Malhotra. 'Bol Bhavein Na Bol' movie is directed by Rakesh Dhawan. To know more about 'Bol Bhavein Na Bol' trailer watch the video. Check out the latest punjabi trailers, new movie trailers, trending punjabi movie trailer, and more at ETimes - Times of India Entertainment.

15 Aug 2026 6:26 pm
Did Congress Leaders Signal Stop? Viral Vande Mataram Video Sparks Political Firestorm In New Delhi

A fresh political controversy has erupted after a video from the Congress Independence Day programme appeared to show Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi making gestures during the rendition of Vande Mataram. Critics alleged the Congress leaders were signalling for the National Song to be stopped. Congress MP Jairam Ramesh rejected the claim, saying the full version was sung and the gesture was about arranging a chair for Kharge. The row comes amid a wider political battle over Van

15 Aug 2026 6:26 pm
Ishqnama | Song - Duniya

Watch the song - Duniya Ka from punjabi movie 'Ishqnama' starring Jai Randhhawa, Shehnaaz Gill, Saurabh Sachdeva and Anjuum Batra. 'Ishqnama' song - Duniya Ka is sung by B Praak and music is also given by B Praak . Lyrics of 'Ishqnama' song - Duniya Ka are written by Jaani. To know more about song - Duniya Ka from Jai Randhhawa, Shehnaaz Gill, Saurabh Sachdeva and Anjuum Batra starrer 'Ishqnama' watch the video.

15 Aug 2026 6:26 pm
xperience The New Punjabi Music Video 'Safar' by Harvy Sandhu

Get ready to be swept away by the latest punjabi track 'Safar' beautifully sung by Harvy Sandhu. This captivating track feature mesmerizing music given by Harvy Sandhu and beautiful lyrics are also penned by Kuhliwala. Don't miss the chance to witness Harvy Sandhu's performance in the captivating punjabi video track 'Safar'. Dive into a world of musical excellence by exploring more punjabi tracks in the music videos section of punjabi ETimes. Discover the incredible vocal talents of Harvy Sandhu

15 Aug 2026 6:26 pm
A ton of class! Devdutt Padikkal makes the long wait count

Devdutt Padikkal last played a Test for India during the 2024 Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. After waiting 632 days, the left-hander seized his opportunity. Karnataka captaincy, role clarity and work on his game against spin reaped rewards as he put India in a dominant position with his maiden ton and a 150-run stand with his statemate and coffee partner KL Rahul on the opening day of the first Test in Galle.

15 Aug 2026 6:20 pm
US spent $33.1 million relocating town after dioxin contamination

The residents of Times Beach faced a critical situation when dioxin contamination was discovered, leading to their permanent relocation. Originally, this toxic substance was used on dirt roads for dust control during the 1970s. A devastating flood in 1982 heightened the community's concerns about contamination. To address the issue, an incinerator was constructed to manage over 265,000 tons of polluted materials.

15 Aug 2026 6:15 pm
Recycling old solar panels could generate nearly $1 trillion by 2060

Discarded solar panels will create significant waste by 2060, posing environmental risks. Proper recycling can unlock nearly one trillion dollars in economic value from these materials. Middle-income countries, especially China, will become major sources of retired solar panels. A phased subsidy strategy can ensure fairer economic benefits between richer and poorer regions. Building recycling capacity now prepares for a growing waste stream and strengthens supply chains.

15 Aug 2026 6:07 pm
'Remove bulletproof glass or I wont speak': PM told officers ahead of 2014 I-Day

Former defence secretary RK Mathur has recalled how Prime Minister Narendra Modi insisted on removing the bulletproof glass barrier from the Red Fort before delivering his first Independence Day address as Prime Minister in 2014. Speaking about the episode, Mathur said he and the then Director of the Intelligence Bureau (IB) had briefed Modi about the security arrangements ahead of August 15.

15 Aug 2026 6:03 pm
Khabib Nurmagomedov sends special message to Islam Makhachev ahead of UFC 330

Khabib Nurmagomedov has praised Islam Makhachev's dedicated journey ahead of his significant welterweight title defense. Makhachev will face Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 in Philadelphia this Saturday. While many expect Makhachev to win, Nurmagomedov respects Garry's fighting capabilities. Makhachev aims to extend his impressive winning streak to seventeen victories. Garry, an underdog, seeks to build his own significant fighting legacy.

15 Aug 2026 5:56 pm