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West Asia war LIVE: Iran defiant on strait as Trump tells Americans to accept high gas prices

This strait will be opened and closed only under Irans command, and so long as you do not accept the reality of defeat and stop indulging in fantasies, Iran will continue to enforce the blockade, Irans Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said

15 Aug 2026 6:59 am
Strong 7.7-magnitude quake strikes off Indonesia: USGS

Indonesias Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) warned of the possibility of tsunami waves being generated by the earthquake

15 Aug 2026 4:55 am
Satisfied with the offer but would be happy when those killed Bharat Tiwari be punished, hanged: demands Tiwaris family members

Tiwari was killed in an alleged police encounter on June 17, 2026, at Bilauti village in Bhojpur district of Bihar

15 Aug 2026 3:43 am
Maharashtra government to set a task force for drone policy implementation

The policy need is to strengthen existing drone ecosystem and for that government has to assist the existing companies as well attracting new investments, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said

15 Aug 2026 3:34 am
Government removes 12-minute ad duration cap for TV channels

The Ministry says there is adequate competition within the TV industry and between TV and digital media, and the government has therefore decided to remove the duration cap

15 Aug 2026 2:25 am
Jason Arday, former Cambridge University professor at centre of plagiarism scandal, found dead

Arday died after being found unresponsive in south London, according to British media; the plagiarism scandal erupted after some academics and media reports accused Arday, who became Cambridges youngest black professor in 2023, of plagiarising parts of his doctoral thesis

15 Aug 2026 1:55 am
Death of wild boars raises concerns in Keralas Kasaragod

Carcasses of 10 animals found in Vorkady panchayat over the past two weeks; residents urge authorities to ensure that the carcasses are safely disposed of to prevent any possible health risk

15 Aug 2026 1:53 am
Three police officers suspended for allegedly taking money from scrap dealer in Kochi

Action was taken against the officers following allegations of misconduct during the investigation into a theft case

15 Aug 2026 1:34 am
Financial democracy, the Jan Dhan transformation

Twelve years of Jan Dhan have led to financial inclusion and independence

15 Aug 2026 1:05 am
I shot Mr Thompson: Luigi Mangiones stunning confession UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompsons killing

Mangione has long denied his role in the killing but pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges on August 14, 2026

15 Aug 2026 12:55 am
Defence production rises nearly four-fold to 1.78 lakh crore, says Rajnath Singh

Addressing soldiers through Akashvani on the eve of the 80th Independence Day, Mr. Singh highlighted the transformation of the defence sector over the past 12 years under initiatives such as Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India

15 Aug 2026 12:25 am
Trump dismisses concerns over conditions on U.S. aircraft carrier

Asked by reporters whether family members were worried about the situation on the Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier, Mr. Trump said no, theyre not

15 Aug 2026 12:10 am
14 Aug 2026 11:24 pm
India reaffirms longstanding ties with Afghanistan

In the last few months and over a year now, we have had several engagements and several ministerial visits from Afghanistan, says Randhir Jaiswal

14 Aug 2026 11:05 pm
Lower oil prices, not Irans nuclear programme, now top priority: U.S.

Goal number one is to keep oil and gas cheap for Americans; and then obviously goal number two is ensure that Iran never gets a nuclear weapon, says Vice President J.D. Vance; the U.S. is set to announce new economic punishment for Iran soon

14 Aug 2026 10:26 pm
Italian police recover stolen Renoir, Czanne and Matisse artworks worth millions

The three recovered artworks are Fish, a painting by Auguste Renoir, Still Life with Cherries, a pencil and watercolour by Paul Czanne, and Odalisque on the Terrace, a colour aquatint by Henri Matisse

14 Aug 2026 10:18 pm
Israels Katz calls for police to replace military in handling West Bank settlers

The measure, if implemented, would be a step towards Israeli annexation of the occupied Palestinian territory something several Ministers in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahus right-wing government openly call for

14 Aug 2026 10:16 pm
Russia seeks answers from U.S. about help for Ukraine: Sergei Lavrov

Sergei Lavrov said the alleged U.S. support included the supply of intelligence

14 Aug 2026 10:08 pm
Airbus dossier corroborates hydraulic, flight-control abnormalities in Air India Phuket-Delhi incident

The observations were based on the companys preliminary analysis of the aircrafts decoded digital flight data recorder

14 Aug 2026 9:37 pm
India-focused funds see moderate outflows, ETFs cushion impact

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) pullback has resulted in net outflows of 2.4 lakh crore as of August 14

14 Aug 2026 9:31 pm
SBI loan fraud case: man who escaped police custody in 2025 held in Hyderabad

A local court on Friday sent the accused, Kavala Venkata Narasimham, to Rajamahendravaram Central Prison on judicial remand

14 Aug 2026 8:21 pm
Centre allocates 25.10 lakh MT fertilizers to A.P. for rabi season

The fertilizer requirements assessed based on anticipated crop acreage, cropping pattern, soil fertility status and consumption trends, says official

14 Aug 2026 7:44 pm
France's constitutional authority strikes down social media ban for under-15

The Constitutional Council found that Article 1 of the legislation constitutes an infringement that is neither appropriate, necessary, nor proportionate to the freedom of expression and communication of those under 15.

14 Aug 2026 7:41 pm
#THTalksBengaluru: Bengalurus interior roads to get 5,000 crore worth facelift, says Krishna Byre Gowda

While the focus will be on taking up more roads, the Minister acknowledged that the quality of existing road works has been a persistent concern.

14 Aug 2026 7:21 pm
TNPL player comes under the anti-corruption scanner

The player was found to be in possession of a mobile phone in the restricted Players and Match Officials Area during his teams match

14 Aug 2026 7:09 pm
Rights panel orders officials to ensure safety measures around abandoned quarries in Ernakulam

Officials told to identify owners of abandoned quarries and legally instruct them to construct protective fencing around them

14 Aug 2026 6:58 pm
Pallaburusu movie review: A dramatic yet compelling tale of human relationships

Sudhakar Reddy and Muralidhar Goud anchor director Uday Chauhans fine tale of familial bonding and the loneliness of ageing with layers of social commentary

14 Aug 2026 6:56 pm
Are Satellite Towns the way ahead to decongest our megacities? | In Focus podcast

Champaka Rajgopal speaks to us about Bengalurus proposed greenfield city, the politics of land acquisition, and whether satellite cities are the answer to Indias urban congestion.

14 Aug 2026 6:55 pm
NALSAR row: Can BCI freeze enrolment of an entire graduating batch?

The BCI Council subsequently modified the Chairmans order and said that all NALSAR 2026 graduates would be entitled to enrol with the State Bar Council of their choice

14 Aug 2026 6:53 pm