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There was no immediate claim of responsibility from any group for the attack

Over 1,000 people have recovered, while 730 remain in hospitals or isolation

Myanmar says repatriation will begin only when security conditions in Rakhine State become more stable

The Taliban marked five years in power on Saturday (August 15, 2026), seeking to portray their government as in control even as aid and rights groups warned of escalating crises.

If the U.S. does not meet that deadline and diplomacy fails, Tehran would conduct a timely and precise military attack to break the U.S. naval blockade on the Islamic Republic, the official added

The agreement was signed by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif

Iranian and Omani officials have been talking for weeks on future maritime navigation arrangements through the shipping route, and the Foreign Ministry in Tehran said earlier August 17, that the two sides were working on a joint declaration

The 15th edition of the India-Thailand joint military exercise, MAITREE-XV, is scheduled to take place in Surat Thani from August 18 to 31

The Trump administration says it is seeking to extend that lethal campaign to land, pursuing deals that would put U.S. forces on the ground in allied nations across the region

Jared Kushner was joined in the Jerusalem meeting with Mr. Netanyahu by Nickolay Mladenov, Mr. Trumps Board of Peace envoy for Gaza

Former Uttarakhand CM Tirath Singh Rawat, former Union Minister Bharti Pawar, Manpreet Singh Badal, and Tariq Mansoor also named as vice-presidents

China Conducts a Comprehensive Wind-Induced Vibration Check-Up for a Super Bridge in Georgia, withstanding Gale-Force Winds of Level 9 and Temperatures as Low as -20C

A quiz on Indonesia, as the Asian country observes its Independence Day on August 17

Healthcare does not need AI everywhere. It needs it where delays can be reduced, clinicians can make better-informed decisions, and more patients can receive appropriate care.

Carrying placards and party flags, the BJP activists gathered at Dogra Chowk, Maheshpura and Panjtirthi before marching separately toward the Civil Secretariat via Shalimar Road

Loan amount should be determined in such a way that it does not exceed the estimated amount of the project

The State probe agency has arrested 20 people in connection with recruitment exam irregularities, including former JPSC Chairman L Khiangte.

The Minister said he had already given his explanation that he was powdering a tablet for his child on a mobile phone screen using a bank card

Mr. Hariprasad's comments reinforce Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge's recent demand for the RSS to publicly clarify under which Indian laws it holds property, bank accounts, and receives donations.

Mid-season adversity clause invoked

Directed by Aditya Datt with music by Himesh Reshamiya, the film also stars Aparshakti Khurana

Manju is accused of grabbing traffic police personnel Arun Manjappa by the collar and assaulting him

Leader of Opposition R. Ashok demanded compensation of 1 crore each for the families of the three deceased, whom he described as having been murdered by Forest Department personnel

Administration sanction of funds to ensure additional nutrition for children who will be given peanuts, peanut candy, sesame seed balls, dates or other dried fruits, and cashews

The court said it would watch the progress while seeking a fresh status report. It posted the case to August 24

On April 7, 2015, 20 woodcutters from Tamil Nadu were brutally gunned down by a team of personnel from the Andhra Pradesh Police and Forest Departments in the Seshachalam forest area at the foot of the Tirumala Hills

In this year's Budget, the Finance Minister had proposed a high-level committee on 'Banking for Viksit Bharat', to comprehensively review the sector and align it with India's next phase of growth

The Government order comes in the backdrop of protests in some Government schools across the State over alleged lack of amenities and shortage of teachers

influenced by weather system over Bay of Bengal

India needs unity, not uniformity; dissent must not be seen as divisive

The envoy's remarks came as uncertainty looms over Rahmans proposed visit to India amid fresh strains in bilateral ties over Dhakas demand for the extradition of Sheikh Hasina

The SHANTI Act permits private companies to set up civil nuclear power plants but exempts them from liability beyond 3,000 crore in the event of any unfortunate incident

Ujjain Collector Roshan Kumar Singh told The Hindu that the situation was now under control and that some people who felt uneasy are being given medical care

If the courts want to issue directions [for inquiry/investigation], the courts are expected to fulfill the principles of natural justice, Chief Justice Kant addressed the CBI counsel, Additional Solicitor General S.V. Raju.

Directed by Aravind Kaushik, the Kannada-Telugu film Next Level is touted to be a mix of Upendras iconic style and a modern twist

Paddy and cotton continue to command lions share in sowing area despite deficit rain. Major reservoirs serving Telanganas needs still have over 300 tmc ft of flood cushion.

The bench said no ground was made out to interfere with the ECIs decision to fix 2002 as the base year, and dismissed the petition

Social Justice Minister Vanni Arasu and Backward Classes Minister V. Sampath Kumar met Amuthans parents and offered 6 lakh in compensation and government job to his brother.

The session is expected to run for four days, to Thursday; Amaravati works, Polavaram, rainfall deficit and farmers' issues are expected to be addressed

An international team of astronomers has found an unusual object that may help explain what at least some of these red dots actually are: unusually young and rapidly growing black holes surrounded by an enormous amount of dense gas

In Adilabad, a group of Kolam families have put their gratitude on the map by naming their new settlement after Collector Rajarshi Shah

Hayden Panettieres cause of death has not been revealed. Fans mourn the demise of the actor, known for her roles in Heroes, Scream 4, and Nashville

Syndicates imported arecanuts into India from Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and other South-East Asian countries by mis-declaring country of origin as Bangladesh; estimated loss to exchequer is over 2,500 crore

Social Justice Minister Vanni Arasu and Backward Classes Minister V. Sampath Kumar met Amuthans parents and offered 6 lakh in compensation and government job to his brother.

Social Justice Minister Vanni Arasu and Backward Classes Minister V. Sampath Kumar met Amuthans parents and offered 6 lakh in compensation and government job to his brother.

Owing to incessant rain since August 16, many thoroughfares in Kolkata and its adjoining Salt Lake and Howrah got waterlogged.

While rain by itself is not a cause of atrial fibrillation, which is irregular or rapid heart rhythm, a few factors that occur with the monsoon can trigger it, especially in individuals who are at risk