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Rescue operations are continuing amid difficult weather and terrain, while authorities remain alert to further flooding and landslides. The disaster has also affected foreign nationals, with India among the countries reporting missing citizens.

Trump said the opping out process would begin soon and described the oil as a gift to Americans. However, questions remain over how quickly Venezuela can increase production, given its ageing infrastructure and other challenges. A

Citizens, environmental groups and walkers have been staging protests at Lalbagh against the proposed tunnel road and a recent amendment allowing up to 5% of park land to be alienated for specified infrastructure projects.

After responding to Aamir Khan's claim that his 3 Idiots character Phunsukh Wangdu was not based on him, activist, educator and environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk has now reacted to Salman Khan's remarks on his hunger strike during the NEET protests.

More than 2.64 lakh aspirants appeared for the NEET-PG examination across India, while a re-examination was announced for candidates at two centres in Jaipur after a power failure disrupted the test. The re-exam aims to ensure that affected candidates are not disadvantaged.

HDFC Bank CEO and MD Sashidhar Jagdishan will retire on October 26, 2026, after deciding not to seek reappointment, the bank said. Jagdishan informed the board on August 29, which acknowledged his leadership and role in the bank's growth, including the HDFC merger.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned settler violence in the West Bank, describing attacks in Qusra and Jalud as criminal and calling for those responsible to be arrested. The statement followed reports of Palestinians being injured in attacks by Israeli settlers, including assaults on a Palestinian family and foreign journalists

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas' daughter Malti Marie celebrated her first Rakhi with her cousin Neer, son of Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chadha. Malti sent Neer a Rakhi, with Parineeti sharing a picture of the special moment on Instagram

Union Minister of State Shobha Karandlaje said a new aerospace and materials testing facility in Bengaluru will help Indian industries reduce their dependence on private agencies and foreign laboratories for testing critical materials.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday laid a wreath at Yangi Uzbekistan Park in Tashkent, honouring Uzbekistan's history, heritage and national spirit. Accompanied by Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, Modi also viewed artwork depicting Uzbek culture and history. T

While some leaders criticised the comments and stressed the painful history of Kashmiri Pandit displacement, others said the remarks should be viewed in the context of comedy and entertainment

The producers said the minister assured them that their concerns would be brought to Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay and that tripartite talks involving producers, distributors and theatre owners would be facilitated to find a permanent solution.

While the wholesale price of tabela buffalo milk will rise from 93 to 102 per litre, consumers buying directly from local farms could end up paying around 110 per litre. Packaged milk brands such as Gokul have separate pricing, with the cooperative having recently raised its buffalo milk price to 78 per litre in Mumbai and Pune

Hollywood star Sylvester Stallone announced that his daughter Sophia Stallone is engaged to her boyfriend Michael Sheehan. Stallone shared pictures on Instagram with Sophia and the couple, expressing his excitement over their engagement.

'The Biggest Oil Deal In World History': President Trump Unveils Landmark US-Venezuela Pact To Tap 65 Billion Barrels Of Oil Reserves

The department urged eligible taxpayers to complete their returns through the e-filing portal before the deadline. More than 6.5 crore ITRs had been filed for AY 2026-27 as of August 20, including over 2 crore ITR-3 and ITR-4 returns.

The death toll from devastating flash floods in Nepal's Bhote Koshi River has risen to 177, while 826 people remain out of contact, authorities said on Thursday. The Nepali Army rescued 95 Nepali citizens and 21 Indians from Timure, one of the worst-hit areas

Congress has once again refused to join Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's government in Jammu and Kashmir, maintaining that it will not accept any cabinet berth until statehood and the constitutional rights of the people are restored. JKPCC chief Tariq Hamid Karra said the party would continue supporting the National Conference government against any attempt by the BJP to destabilise it.

The Chatroo case in Kishtwar has taken a fresh turn with police arresting four more persons, including Health Department employees, amid allegations of an infant being swapped. A nurse has also been detained for questioning, while the SIT continues to investigate the alleged sexual assault, illegal pregnancy termination and death of the minor.

India's foreign exchange reserves rose by $12.4 billion to a record $729.3 billion in the week ended August 21, supported by strong overseas inflows following RBI measures to attract foreign capital. The higher reserves give the RBI greater room to support the rupee amid elevated crude oil prices and global uncertainties.

Yash-starrer Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups has made a strong start at the box office, earning around Rs 140 crore worldwide on its opening day. Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, the Geetu Mohandas directorial has delivered one of the biggest opening days for an Indian film.

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Nepal PM Balendra Shah and ministers will donate a month's salary to the Disaster Relief Fund after devastating floods in Rasuwa. The cabinet also approved 25,000 MT of DAP fertiliser from India and ordered a relief package for flood-hit people and businesses.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted India's investor-friendly policies, greater tax certainty and ongoing reforms while urging Canadian businesses and institutional investors to explore new opportunities and partnerships across sectors.

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara acknowledged that he had wanted to become Chief Minister and confirmed that former CM Siddaramaiah had proposed his name to the Congress high command.

NCP(SP) MP Supriya Sule remembered her late brother and former Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Raksha Bandhan, saying his sudden death has left an unfillable void. Recalling their childhood memories, sibling bond and family moments

BPCL Chairman and Managing Director Sanjay Khanna clarified that there is no proposal to replace E20 petrol with E10, saying the ongoing debate is only about offering E10 fuel as an option for older vehicles. He said switching between the two blends would pose no major operational or logistical challenge if the government changes its policy.

Nepal continues search-and-rescue operations as hundreds remain dead and more than 800 people are unaccounted for, with India, China and other international institutions also supporting relief efforts.

The final lunar eclipse of 2026 will occur on August 28, coinciding with Raksha Bandhan. The partial Chandra Grahan will begin at 8:04 am IST and peak at 9:43 am, but it will not be visible from India as the Moon will be below the horizon.

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir recovered two hand grenades from a man during a naka checking operation in Baramulla district and registered a case for further investigation

A police personnel was also injured in the confrontation, and both were admitted to Sanjay Gandhi Hospital. Police have registered a case under relevant sections of the law and the Arms Act, while further investigation is underway.

Gold prices fell marginally on Friday as investors awaited US Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's remarks at the Jackson Hole economic symposium for clues on the central bank's interest-rate outlook.

Indian benchmark indices opened higher on Friday, with the Sensex gaining 193 points and the Nifty rising 33 points, led by strong gains in IT stocks. Investors remained cautious ahead of US Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's remarks at Jackson Hole

India is coordinating with Nepalese and Chinese authorities to locate and evacuate Indians stranded or missing on both sides of the border. Nepal's flood death toll has crossed 270, while more than 800 people remain uncontactable

Gold prices fell Rs 800 to Rs 1,65,700 per 10 grams in Delhi on Thursday, extending losses for a second straight session, while silver remained unchanged at Rs 2,50,500 per kg

Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar dismissed speculation that Planning and Statistics Minister B. Nagendra may resign over the tribal welfare scam, saying he is innocent and that the party has confidence in his leadership.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis felicitated comedian Samay Raina for his contribution to the Digital Arrest cyber-awareness short film and the 1930 Maharashtra Cyber Anthem. Reflecting on his past run-ins with the Maharashtra Cyber Cell during the India's Got Latent controversy, Samay

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma sparked speculation with his cryptic post on X, saying, Now watching #Dhurandhar again, shortly after the release of Yash-starrer Toxic. Although RGV did not mention Toxic, netizens interpreted the post as an indirect dig at the film, especially given his earlier criticism of the Dhurandhar 2 and Toxic clash.

An old Raksha Bandhan advertisement featuring Kangana Ranaut in a strapless dress has resurfaced after she criticised Kriti Sanon for wearing a bralette in a Rakhi ad, with netizens accusing her of double standards.

This Raksha Bandhan, choose between gold, fixed deposits and mutual funds according to your sister's age, goals, investment horizon and risk appetite.

The Indian rupee settled 11 paise lower at 95.55 against the US dollar on Thursday, pressured by a stronger American currency and weak domestic equities. Easing crude oil prices provided some support amid discussions between Iran and Oman over a possible shipping corridor through the Strait.

At least four people, including the principal of a private school, were killed and another injured in an ambush by armed militants in Manipur's Kangpokpi district on Thursday. All four victims belonged to the Liangmai Naga community.

While removing ratings via court orders is rapidly becoming an observable industry pattern during major theatrical rollouts, seeing a movie of this magnitude see its ratings impacted by broad legal directives on literal Day One marks a major shift.

The government is spending Rs 635 crore on drought management, while declining soil moisture, groundwater levels and reservoir storage have raised concerns. Drinking water is already being supplied through tankers and private borewells in several areas, while the government is also taking measures to ensure adequate fodder and

HDFC Bank is facing a federal securities class-action lawsuit in New York over allegations that it disguised around Rs 45 crore in differential interest payments to Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) as marketing expenses.

At the closing bell, the Sensex was down 539 points, or 0.70 per cent on an intraday basis at 76,933. The Nifty dipped 116 points, or 0.48 per cent, to close at 24,090.

Domestic sugar prices have started declining after the government permitted 1 million tonnes of duty-free raw sugar imports and tightened stock limits for bulk buyers. Prices in Kolhapur fell sharply, while additional sugar stocks may be diverted to the domestic market. Traders, however, are watching miller profitability closely

Akanksha Chamola opened up about the revelation her estranged husband Gaurav Khanna made during his appearance on Lock Upp 2. She recalled how the unexpected development back home made it difficult for her to stay focused on the reality show.

OpenAI said advertisers will not have access to users' chats, memories, chat history or personal details, and ads will not appear alongside sensitive topics such as health, mental health and politics.

Tension erupted in Mumbai's Parel-Chinchpokli area on Wednesday night after a scuffle and stone pelting were reported between two groups during an Eid Milad-un-Nabi procession. Reports said slogans allegedly raised by both sides triggered an altercation.