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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday (August 24) claimed that Iran tried to assassinate one of his two sons, without offering further details. In a phone interview with Israel's Channel 14, Netanyahu said, Something...

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken major action against five food establishments operated at the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA), suspending their food licences over alleged violations of food safety and hygiene norms. The establishments facing action include the Permit Room, Pavilion, Mediterranean, Oriental Swing and Club Vay and Pastry Counter. The FDA conducted inspections at the MCA establishments on August 20. During the inspections, officials found several short

As retail onion prices surge 59 per cent year-on-year, the Centre has begun transporting bulk onion stocks through dedicated railway rakes the 'Kanda Express' from Nashik in Maharashtra to major consumption centres, Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare said on Monday. The move is aimed at boosting supplies and containing the seasonal rise in onion prices.

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has taken cognisance of a viral video involving a Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) examination controller and directed the General Administration Department to suspend the concerned official. The action comes after a video of BPSC Examination Controller Rajesh Kumar Singh went viral on social media following an objectionable remark he allegedly made during a press conference.

TV actor, Bigg Boss 19 winner and also Celebrity MasterChef season 1 champion, Gaurav Khanna, was competing against Rubina Dilaik and Shagun Sharma in the elimination task when the injury occurred. While the actor has now left the show, the episode has left fans wondering whether he could return as a wild card contestant after recovering. However, neither Gaurav nor host Rohit Shetty has confirmed or hinted at a wild card return.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has spoken out on the ongoing controversy over the requirement to learn Marathi, saying the issue is being politicised and assuring that the state government will not allow anyone's livelihood...

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscowon Monday (August 24). He conveyed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's greetings and a personal message to the Russian leader.

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) chief and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday (August 24) moved the Madras High Court, challenging Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) candidate VS Babu's election victory from the Kolathur Assembly constituency in the April 2026 Tamil Nadu elections.

India and Sri Lanka took on each other on day 2 of the ongoing second Test, and the clash saw India continue to showcase their batting prowess. Beginning the day on a score of 300/5, it was the performances of Dhruv Jurel and Rishabh Pant that stood out. While Pant departed on a score of 63 runs, Jurel went on to complete his century, hitting his second Test ton, achieving the milestone in 171 deliveries.

Australia is gearing up for several ODI assignments, with the ODI World Cup 2027 looming on the horizon; the various teams are hard at work preparing for the tournament. However, the Australian cricket team is...

The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) examining the 'One Nation, One Election' (ONOE) proposal held a crucial meeting on Monday, with several prominent opposition leaders also participating in the deliberations. JPC Chairman PP Chaudhary said that...

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday (August 24) said three fugitive gangsters linked to the Bambiha Gang, wanted for multiple crimes including extortion, cross-border arms and narco-trafficking, have been deported from Malaysia. He said...

Shriya Reddy, an actress who has carved a niche for herself in Indian cinema through her commanding presence and powerful acting, is currently making headlines. The teaser for the highly anticipated film Mahakali, directed by Prashanth Neel, created a stir on the internet immediately after its release. While Bollywood actor Akshaye Khanna appears in the formidable role of Asura guru Shukracharya in this mythological thriller, Shriya Reddy's fierce avatar as Mahakali has completely captivated the

Travelling between Delhi and the NCR could become much easier in the future, as the Delhi Master Plan 2047 proposes better connectivity between the national capital and key areas like Gurugram, Ghaziabad, Greater Noida, Jewar Airport, and Jhajjar. As part of this, the plan proposes developing four strategic link corridors. These corridors will not only improve connectivity but also help reduce traffic congestion on Delhi's major roads.

DMK chief MK Stalin on Monday (August 24)slammed Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay for dropping the Parandur greenfield airport project, calling it an 'irreversible setback' for Tamil Nadu's growth. He said that the TVK government's decision 'will set the State's development back by several years.'

According to Cushman & Wakefield (C&W), retail space leasing across malls and high streets in Delhi-NCR rose 78 per cent year-on-year to 1.3 million sq. ft during January-June 2026 or H1 2026. Fashion brands accounted...

Shares of Hyderabad-based defence electronics company Apollo Micro Systems Limited are trading in the green even in a weak market, after the company announced the incorporation of a new associate entity, ShauryAstra Defence Systems Private Limited. According to information available on the BSE website, Shauryastra Defence Systems Private Limited has been incorporated in India on August 21, 2026, under the Companies Act, 2013. The new company has been set up as a dedicated technology and developm

Shares of Blue Cloud Softech Solutions Ltd are trading in the green even as benchmark indices remain volatile despite supportive global cues, with US equities ending higher on Friday and early Asian markets mixed. Oil prices have eased ahead of expected US sanctions on Iran, although Brent remains elevated near USD 93, keeping geopolitical risks relevant. Amid this, the counter started the trading session in the green at Rs 22.99 against the previous close of Rs 22.11 on the BSE. It gained furth

The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has put an end to all rumours and confusion surrounding the TRE-4 exam pattern. Controller of Examinations Rajesh Kumar Singh on Monday said that no changes are being made to the TRE-4 exam pattern. He also clarified that several other states, such as Uttar Pradesh and Haryana, also conduct exams in two stages. Based on suggestions from the Economic Offenses Unit (EOU) and to maintain transparency, the TRE-4 exam will be conducted in two stages.

Team India is putting in a brilliant performance against Sri Lanka. The two sides met in Colombo for the second Test of the series. On day 1 of the clash, India posted a total of...

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has appealed to seers of Haridwar to spread awareness about One Nation, One Election (ONOE). Singh, who has repeatedly spoken in favour of One Nation, One Election, described frequent...

The fallout between Bigg Boss 13 contestants Asim Riaz and Himanshi Khurana has taken another turn. Days after Himanshi spoke about their relationship and differences in faith on Paras Chhabra's podcast, Asim has made a fresh claim about their past.

Hundreds of teacher aspirants continued their protest in Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal on Monday, calling for an increase in the number of posts under the Secondary and Primary Teacher Recruitment 2025 and also raising concerns over the condition of government schools across the state.

ISRO is reportedly gearing up for a big shiftits stepping back from building rockets and routine satellites. Instead, the space agency wants to zero in on research, advanced tech, and those high-stakes scientific missions that really need its special expertise. Dr Pawan Goenka, who heads IN-SPACe, said at the India @ 100 Economy Summit that ISRO will eventually pull out of launch vehicle manufacturing altogether. Private companies and public sector units will take over.

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar has started shooting for Samuk, taking on a genre that marks a new territory for the actor. The film is being mounted as a pan-India theatrical project, with survival, action and alien mythology at its core. Directed by Kanishk Varma, the film is produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah and co-produced by Aashin A Shah.

The makers of Mahakali, RKD Studios and Prasanth Varma, have unveiled the first glimpse of the upcoming film. Titled Shukracharyas WarCry, the 2-minute-55-second video sets up a conflict involving the forces of Dharma and Adharma. At the centre of the glimpse is Shukracharya, the guru of the Asuras, played by Akshaye Khanna. The actor appears in a striking new avatar, with an intense look and a commanding presence that hints at the scale of his character.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday targeted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on Manusmriti. The Chief Minister said the country has few expectations of Rahul Gandhi. Recently, I was also reading a statement by Rahul Gandhi, the MP from Raebareli. He made a statement in Maharashtra, saying that women should break free from the shackles of Manusmriti and come out. As Rahul Gandhi, the country does not have many expectations of you. But as the Leader of the Opposit

Kaziah Liz Mejo, from Mavelikkara in Kerala, was crowned Miss Universe India 2026 on August 23 at the grand finale in Jaipur. She won the national title after competing against 52 finalists.

The Indian team continues their ongoing second Test of the series against Sri Lanka. The two sides met at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo, and day 1 of the clash ended with India scoring...

Heavy rains on Monday lashed Delhi and neighbouring areas, affecting traffic movement and causing waterlogging in several parts of the national capital region (NCR).

Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn is reprising the role of Vijay Salgaonkar in the third and final instalment of the Drishyam franchise. The actor has announced the official title of the third film as Drishyam: The Conclusion. The film is set to release in theatres on October 2, 2026. It is expected to reveal the final outcome of the story.

Apple has not yet officially announced the launch date for its next iPhone series, but all signs point to September 9. That is what most leaks and industry leaders are agreeing on, and honestly, the date lines up well with Apple's usual early September tradition.

Hollywood actress and singer Shelley Fabares has died at the age of 82. Her family confirmed her passing; she had been battling various health issues. Her family informed the media that she passed away in Los...

Stampede-like situation at Singheshwar Temple in Bihar's Madhepura; several injured More to follow...

TN CM Vijay drops Parandur airport project amid protests; announces 3-free cooking gas cylinders

Around 40 people fell ill after a chlorine gas leak was reported in Maharashtra's Nagpur following which a rescue operation was launched in the area, said officials on Monday. The gas leak was reported at a...

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced a free bus travel facility for women in the state on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan. The Chief Minister said that the free travel service will be available from 6 am on August 27 until midnight on August 29. The ticket for someone accompanying a woman will also be free. However, if travelling with more than one person, only the woman and her companion will be eligible for free tickets. The other companion will have to pay the full fare.

Iran on Monday threatened to launch an 'economic war' by halting oil exports from the Strait of Hormuz, lodging strong protest over US President Donald Trump's claims on the critical waterway through which nearly one-fifth of global crude transits.

Three newborns died after a fire broke out in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of Amravati District Women's Hospital. According to information available, the fire began around 3:30 am following an explosion in a ventilator on the third floor of the hospital. A total of 39 infants were being treated in the hospital when the incident took place. The prompt action of doctors, nurses, and other staff on duty saved the lives of several infants, but three of them died. Six of them have been shi

The police have foiled a terror plot in Chandigarh and apprehended three persons who are reportedly linked with the Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), a pro-Khalistani terror outfit sponsored by Pakistan's notorious spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence...

Iran has been reportedly invited to join the trilateral defence pact between Saudi Arabia, Trkiye and Pakistan, and Tehran is reportedly considering the option, a senior Iranian official has claimed.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has announced that the United States is launching an economic D-Day against Iran. Stressing that the Trump administration has dismantled Irans military capabilities and buried its nuclear program, Bessent said this would be the single largest economic campaign ever deployed against an adversary. President Trump has dismantled Irans military capabilities, destroyed nearly 100 per cent of its military factories, and buried its nuclear program...We are now enteri

Tensions erupted in Mumbai's Mazgaon area after eggs were allegedly thrown during the arrival of a Ganpati procession leading to clashes between two groups, said officials on Monday.

Two MLAs including Anil Jha, the current MLA from Kirari, Delhi, and Abhay Patel, a Karnataka MLA were among six people who sustained minor injuries in a road accident at Delhi's ITO on Sunday night.The accident occurred around 9:30 pm when two cars collided near the PWD office in central Delhi. As per police, a Swift car travelling from Laxmi Nagar towards ITO hit the divider and after crossing the railing, collided with the Innova coming from ITO towards Laxmi Nagar.

The Maharashtra government has proposed legislation to regulate private coaching centres in the state. The draft of the Maharashtra Private Coaching Centres (Registration and Regulation) Bill, 2026 has been published by the School Education and Sports Department, and the government has invited suggestions and objections from the public.

Two inmates arrested under POCSO Act have reportedly escaped from Srinagar Central Jail in Jammu and Kashmir. The escaped inmates have been identified as Farman Khan, a resident of Sadanpora, Rajasthan, and Mukhtar Ahmed Gujar, a resident of Sanglan Chittergul in south Kashmir's Anantnag district .Police have launched a massive manhunt to trace and apprehend the escaped inmates and issued a lookout notice in this regard. The notice also included photographs of the two prisoners and urged people

China on Sunday (August 23) postponed the launch of its ambitious Chang'e-7 lunar mission, which was aimed at exploring the Moon's south pole and searching for water ice. The spacecraft was scheduled to launch in...

Ashmith has emerged as the winner of Zee Kannadas Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Lil Champs. Along with the coveted trophy, he also takes home a cash prize of Rs 20 lakh. The two-day Grand...

The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (UPSTF) arrested a candidate red-handed at an exam centre in Lucknow while he was cheating using a Bluetooth device during the UP Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) graduate-level main examination . The accused also paid Rs 10 lakh in advance to an exam racketeer to clear the exam held on Sunday, August 23.The arrested candidate has been identified as Brijesh Kumar Yadav (son of Dan Bahadur Yadav), a resident of Prayagraj. Originally hailing f

Where is India's most wanted terrorist and Mumbai attacks mastermind Hafiz Saeed? According to Former NIA DG Yogesh Chander Modi, Hafiz Saeed is protected by the Pakistani ISI and the Pakistani government.In an interview, YC...