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Watch: iPhone EMI Dispute Turns Tragic As Teen Jumps From Hill, Parents Die Trying To Save Him

A dispute over money for an iPhone instalment ended in tragedy in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, where a 19-year-old boy and his parents died after a desperate rescue attempt at a hill. The incident took place at Khavda Hill in the

21 Aug 2026 10:55 pm
How Russian Hackers Are Hijacking WhatsApp, Microsoft Accounts Using Real Login Systems: Google Warning

Google is warning that there is an emerging cyber espionage threat from suspected Russian hackers who are exploiting login and authentication software to get access to online accounts. The campaign targets individuals from sensitive sectors including government, military, defense,

21 Aug 2026 5:04 pm
CM Yogi Adityanath Government Tightens Ola, Uber Rules In UP: What Passengers And Drivers Need To Know

The Uttar Pradesh government has introduced a new regulatory framework for app-based can and delivery services. This will directly affect the platforms like Ola, Uber and delivery apps. The Uttar Pradesh Motor Vehicle (Aggregator and Delivery Services Provider) Rules, 2026 were

21 Aug 2026 5:00 pm
Ashutosh Ranka-Led CJP Team Attacked In Jaipur Village, Chased Out During School Visit; BJP Denies Allegations

An attack was made on a group from the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) which was sent to visit a government primary school in Jaipur on Friday. The attack occurred in the Rampura Kanwarpura village in the Bagru Assembly Constituency.

21 Aug 2026 4:31 pm
Uttarakhand News: CM Dhami Says Government Committed to Making Women, Youth and Rural Entrepreneurs Self-Reliant

Uttarakhand's Chief Minister inaugurates Chaupal-2026 under the Udyamshala Yojana to empower women, youth and rural entrepreneurs, expanding markets and livelihoods across the state.

21 Aug 2026 4:01 pm
Rahul Gandhi Sits On Dharna At Delhi Police Station, Demands FIR Over Student's Pellet Injuries

Congress MP and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Friday visited the Parliament Street Police Station with 19-year-old Sahil Lochab, who claims he suffered pellet injuries during the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) 'Chalo Sansad' march on July 20.

21 Aug 2026 2:53 pm
Who Is Transgender TV Anchor Tasnuva Anan Shishir, Who Weds Hindu Man At Dhakeshwari Temple?

A wedding at Bangladesh's Dhakeshwari National Temple has shocked many after a transgender has married a Hindu man. Reportedly the wedding took place on 10 July after a transgender actor and former TV news anchor Tasnuva Anand Shishir married a Hindu

21 Aug 2026 2:12 pm
Divya Mishra Murder: CCTV Captures Husband Shooting Lucknow Bank Manager Wife Outside ICICI Bank

A CCTV footage has come into light from outside ICICI Bank branch in Lucknow's Gomti Nagar that captured Manas Vajpayee allegedly shot his wife Divya Mishra on Thursday noon. The CCTV video also shows argument between husband-wife that later turned into

21 Aug 2026 11:11 am
Morrocco: Migrants Caught Between Ceuta Dreams and Reality

There are only a few kilometers between the city of Fnideq in Morrocco and the Spanish enclave of Ceuta

21 Aug 2026 10:49 am
6-Year-Old Dies At Vizag School: CCTV Shows Teacher Slapping Boy Before He Collapses

A six-year-old LKG student died under suspicious circumstances at a private school in Vizag on Thursday. The victim's parents have alleged that he was assaulted by a teacher over incomplete homework, which led to his death. CCTV footage captured in the

21 Aug 2026 9:59 am
Who Is Aisha Wahab, The First Afghan-American Elected to US Congress?

Aisha Wahab, a progressive Democrat, won the special election to California's 14th congressional district, making her the first Afghan-American elected to the US Congress. Wahab, 39, defeated moderate Democrat Melissa Hernandez in the election for the seat vacated by Eric Swalwell

21 Aug 2026 9:25 am
Hum Indian Hain: 4-Year-Old Arunachal Girls Viral Video On Being Called Chinese Wins Hearts Online

A little girl from Itanagar in Arunachal Pradesh has caught the attention of netizens after a video of her went viral. Four-year-old Karga Tinkle has called herself an Indian while expressing her disappointment at being identified as Chinese. Hum

21 Aug 2026 9:02 am
Two Ships Hijacked with 22 Indians Onboard By Pirates Near Yemen, Somalia

Two commercial vessels carrying 22 Indian nationals were hijacked in separate incidents off Yemen and Somalia on Thursday, according to a report in Hindustan Times.

21 Aug 2026 7:28 am
Kejriwal Targets Centre Over Rising Sugar Prices, Raises Questions on Ethanol Policy

Arvind Kejriwal criticises the ethanol-blending policy after sugar prices jump, arguing cane diversion to ethanol impacts domestic supply and costs for households.

21 Aug 2026 1:31 am
Sugar Prices Rise: Centre Allows Duty-Free Import Of 10 Lakh Tonnes To Boost Supply

The Centre has taken steps to increase sugar availability and control rising prices by allowing duty-free imports of 10 lakh tonnes of raw sugar under the Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) system. The permission will remain valid until October 31, 2026,

20 Aug 2026 11:55 pm
Punjab Bandh On August 21: Will Schools And Colleges Remain Closed? Check Latest Update

Punjab will witness a statewide bandh (shutdown) on Friday (August 21) on the demand for the release of Sikh detainees, some of whom have been jailed for many years now. While the bandh will definitely disrupt transport and movement in

20 Aug 2026 11:28 pm
Send Her To Siachen: Ex-Army Officer Hits Back At Viral Kargil Tourists Gen-Z Rant

The viral video between a tourist and India security force at a checkpoint in Kargil has drawn criticism from retired Army officer Lt General DP Pandey, who said the incident unfairly portrayed India's younger generation and risked creating a divide between

20 Aug 2026 9:19 pm
Homework Turns Tragic: 6-Year-Old Boy Collapses And Dies After Teacher Allegedly Slaps Him

A six-year-old boy died after collapsing inside his classroom at a private school in Visakhapatnam's One Town area on Thursday. Police and education officials have launched separate investigations into the circumstances surrounding his death. According to officials, the child

20 Aug 2026 8:35 pm
He Played Hanuman Chalisa Loudly: Eyewitness Reveals What Man Did After Shooting Bank Manager Wife

A shocking incident in Lucknow's Gomti Nagar has shocked many after three members of family died on Thursday afternoon. According to police Manas Mishra allegedly shot his wife, who was a bank manager, outside the bank before killing his life around

20 Aug 2026 8:24 pm
America Is Not Our Master: Mehbooba Mufti Hits Back After Sergio Gor Calls J

PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti has dismissed the need for US approval on Jammu and Kashmir after US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor stated Jammu and Kashmir as an important part of India. Mehbooba Mufti said that US should not be treated

20 Aug 2026 8:00 pm
From Forgotten Heroes To Hidden Places: What Instagram Page Desh Is All About

Instagram is normally perceived as a platform for celebrities and their posts, reels, and memes or videos related to dancing or cooking. However, certain pages have started using Instagram for posting something totally different - short stories about the history, culture

20 Aug 2026 7:51 pm
Ladakh Gets High Court Bench: Modi Government's Move To Bring Justice Closer To People

The formation of the High Court Bench in Ladakh has been approved by the Union Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to an announcement made on Thursday by the Union Home Minister, Amit Shah. This move has

20 Aug 2026 7:38 pm
Who Is Mirza Fakhrul Alamgir? BNP Leader Replaces Sheikh Hasina Loyalist As Bangladesh President

Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has emerged as the president-elect of Bangladesh following a contested presidential election, which was held after a gap of 35 years in the country. The 78-year-old leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) beat Colonel

20 Aug 2026 6:49 pm
CM Yogi Adityanath Orders Major Overhaul of UP Sarvodaya Schools After Gen-Alpha Student Protests

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered a major revamp of the management and functioning of Jai Prakash Narayan Sarvodaya residential schools after students in Lucknow and Unnao protested over shortage of teachers and other problems in the schools. The

20 Aug 2026 6:45 pm
Amit Shah Slams Congress Over 2 Stanzas Of Vande Mataram, Calls Decision

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the Congress, saying its decision to sing just two stanzas of Vande Mataram was anti-national and aimed at appeasing its vote bank in defiance of the law.

20 Aug 2026 6:23 pm
Karan Adani Opens Up: Watched My Father Keep Building For The Nation Despite Every Challenge

Karan Adani discusses how Gautam Adani steered through scrutiny and DOJ proceedings, emphasising steady leadership and ongoing infrastructure projects that underpin India

20 Aug 2026 6:01 pm
'Today I Killed My Wife': Man Shoots Bank Manager Wife, Posts WhatsApp Status, Later Kills Sister, Himself

A shocking fatal murder sequence has taken place in Lucknow's Gomti Nagar on Thursday, 20 August after an SBI bank employee shot his wife Divya Mishra, who was ICICI bank relationship manager. Then the man who has been identified as Manas

20 Aug 2026 5:39 pm
Jharkhand HC Stays Soren Govt

In a major relief for newly appointed officers facing the prospect of losing jobs, the Jharkhand High Court has stayed the state government's order cancelling two recruitment examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC). The court passed the interim

20 Aug 2026 5:08 pm
What Happened In 1984 Riots Cases Against Sajjan Kumar? His Role And Court Verdicts Explained

Former Congress Member of Parliament (MP), Sajjan Kumar was always associated with the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. These riots broke out in Delhi following the murder of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on October 31, 1984. Thousands of Sikhs were killed in these

20 Aug 2026 3:52 pm
Who Was Sajjan Kumar? Former Congress MP Convicted In 1984 Anti-Sikh Riots Case Dies At 80

Former Member of Parliament from Congress Party Sajjan Kumar, who had been sentenced in relation to the 1984 Sikh riots, passed away at the age of 80 on Thursday. Sajjan Kumar, who was on life imprisonment in Tihar Jail,

20 Aug 2026 3:06 pm
Pakistan Sees Surge In Chinese, Turkish Military Flights Amid Defence Equipment Transfer Speculation

An increase in military air traffic from China and Turkey into Pakistan over the past several days has raised questions over possible defence equipment transfers to Islamabad, News18 reported, citing security sources. Heavy military transport aircraft were reportedly seen making multiple

20 Aug 2026 2:54 pm
Sajjan Kumar Dies at 80: Former Congress MP Was Serving Life Sentence in 1984 Riots Case

Former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar, who was serving a life sentence for his conviction in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case, died at the age of 80 on Thursday, August 20, 2026. Kumar was taken to Delhi's Safdarjung Hospital after his health deteriorated and was declared brought dead.

20 Aug 2026 1:58 pm
You Just Cannot Trust Mark Zuckerberg With Kids: Ex-Meta Executive Says Growth Came Before Safety

Former Meta engineering director Arturo Bejar has testified in a major US trial on Wednesday that CEO Mark Zuckerberg made a company culture where growth and user management take first seat over the child safety on its platforms Facebook and Instagram.

20 Aug 2026 1:50 pm
SBI Account Cash Withdrawal Charges Revised: New Fee After 4 Free Withdrawals From October 1

State Bank of India has revised the cash withdrawal charges for its Basic Savings Bank Deposit (BSBD) the accounts that operate through the branch from 1 October 2026. Although customers will get the free four cash withdrawals in a month and

20 Aug 2026 12:49 pm
Punjab to Launch Biggest-Ever 'Khedan Watan Punjab Dian' from Bathinda on September 5, Targets Over 10 Lakh Participants

Punjab hosts the 4th Khedan Watan Punjab Dian with more than 10 lakh participants across 38 sports, including para events, and a free online registration system.

20 Aug 2026 12:31 pm
The Agni Gambit: What Privatising India's Missile Programme Really Means

For nearly four decades, India's strategic missile arsenal has belonged to a single institutional universe: the Defence Research and Developmental Organisation (DRDO) laboratories. These laboratories have been feeding designs into their own universe of public sector manufacturers such as Bharat Dynamics

20 Aug 2026 11:08 am
India-Pakistan Tensions: Delhi Removes Barricades Outside Pak High Commission After Islamabad Move

Indian authorities on Wednesday removed the traffic bollards and barricades surrounding the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi. The move came three days after authorities in Pakistan removed protective security barricades outside the Indian High Commission in Islamabad. The

20 Aug 2026 10:23 am
US Religious Freedom Body Seeks Sanctions On RSS Ahead Of Mohan Bhagwat's Visit

The US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has called for sanctions against RSS ahead of Chief Mohan Bhagwat's visit to the United States. It has urged the US administration not to extend high-level meetings or diplomatic courtesies to the RSS

20 Aug 2026 9:18 am
Amit Shah Meets Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Ahead Of Southern Zonal Council Meet: What

Union Home Minister Amit Shah met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay in Chennai on Wednesday, a day before the 31st meeting of the Southern Zonal Council in Kovalam, Chengalpattu district. Shah posted photographs of the meeting on X, saying

20 Aug 2026 8:36 am
Amit Shah to Lead Southern Zonal Council Meeting in Tamil Nadu; Water Disputes on Agenda

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will chair the 31st meeting of the Southern Zonal Council on August 20 at Mamallapuram near here, with the chief ministers of southern states and Union Territories set to participate, the government said on Wednesday. {image-amitshahmeetingsouthernleaders1-82451787160225.jpg

19 Aug 2026 10:54 pm
Pakistan Summons US Diplomat Over Sergio Gor

Pakistan has summoned US charge ambassador in Islamabad and lodged a strong protest over remarks by US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor during his first visit to Jammu and Kashmir. Sergio Gor during his visit in Srinagar that the Jammu and

19 Aug 2026 10:45 pm
Why Did a Man Wear a Dog Mask in Khandwa? Protest Raises Questions Over Stray Dog Sterilisation in MP

A man wearing a dog mask reached to Municipal Corporation in Madhya Pradesh's Khandwa on Tuesday and joined opposition leader Deepak Mullu Rathore in protest over failure of stray dog sterilisation. Deepak Mullu Rathore asked for an inquiry into corporation's spending

19 Aug 2026 10:06 pm
Gautam Adani Visits Mahudi Jain Temple in Gujarat with Family Ahead of Paryushan

Gautam Adani and family visit Mahudi Jain Temple in Gujarat, emphasising the Seva Hi Sadhana Hai philosophy ahead of the Paryushan Mahaparva festival.

19 Aug 2026 9:31 pm
23 Killed, Five Injured After Minibus and Truck Collide Head-On in Brazil

A devastating road crash in southern Brazil's Parana state killed at least 23 people and left five others injured early Wednesday after a minibus carrying healthcare workers, patients and relatives collided head-on with a truck, police said. The crash happened around

19 Aug 2026 8:04 pm
Palestine Ambassador Trashes Trump Gaza Plan, Warns Israeli Politics Is Fuelling Bloodshed

The press briefing room in New Delhi was packed with reporters from national and international media, all seeking answers to the same question: where is the Israel-Palestine conflict heading, and what role can India play as diplomacy struggles to keep pace

19 Aug 2026 7:45 pm
IndiGo Website Down? Booking System Faces Technical Glitch, Web Check-In and Ticket Bookings Hit

IndiGo passengers have faced disruptions on Wednesday, 19 August after a technical issue on airline's core reservation platform. Many travellers have difficulties with flight bookings and web check-in, while the airline has said that their team is working with technology partner

19 Aug 2026 6:20 pm
Patna: Tejashwi Yadav Detained as RJD Protests Alleged AK-47 Use at Siwan Student Protest

RJD chief Tejashwi Yadav was arrested by the police in Patna on Wednesday as his party's protest against the alleged use of an AK-47 rifle during a student protest in Siwan turned into a major confrontation with the police Tejashwi Yadav,

19 Aug 2026 2:13 pm
13-Year-Old Girl Allegedly Plots Grandfather

A suspected robbery at a home in Kerala's Karuvatta took a shocking turn when Haripad police alleged that a 13-year-old girl had plotted the murder of her grandfather, 67-year-old Sivankutty Chettiyar. He was found dead at his Alappuzha home on Saturday

19 Aug 2026 1:50 pm
Cars To Lakhs Of Allowances: Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Announces Big Package For MLAs

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay announces several major decisions in the Assembly today relating to healthcare sector, MLA facilities, medical seats and dairy sector. Joseph Vijay announced one of the most awaited decision of the year- a five times increase in the

19 Aug 2026 12:03 pm