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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle could be breaking from a long-standing royal education tradition with their reported school choice for Archie. The couple are said to be considering a co-educational British school where Archie could potentially study alongside his younger sister, Lilibet. The move would mark a very different path from the single-sex schools attended by several senior royals, including Harry and Prince William at Eton. However, Archies school has not been publicly confirmed, and th
The death of 28-year-old Punjabi social media influencer Manjeet Kaur has raised serious questions nearly two months after her alleged abduction from Chandigarh. According to her mothers complaint, Kaur was allegedly called to Sector 34 by acquaintances Shubhi and Pinda on July 3-4, assaulted, abducted and taken to a forested area near Morinda, where she was reportedly tied to a tree and set on fire. She suffered severe burns and died at PGIMER on August 26. Her autopsy revealed that she was nea
The deceased has been identified as Vuke Shirisha, who was working as a nurse at Prime Care Hospital in Thukkuguda and was residing in the residential rooms of the hospital along with her friends, according to Shamshabad Police.
Regen Fiber has opened a wind turbine blade recycling facility in Fairfax, Iowa, using an all-mechanical process that avoids heat and chemicals. The plant shreds old blades into fibres and additives for use in concrete, mortar and asphalt. It expects to process more than 30,000 tons of blades each year.
MrBeast, the popular YouTuber, launched an ambitious initiative known as #TeamTrees. This groundbreaking campaign garnered viral attention, resulting in the planting of millions of trees funded by generous online donations. Partnering with various influencers and environmental organizations, it has successfully restored vast tracts of land and sequestered significant amounts of carbon. His innovative use of social media demonstrates how digital platforms can drive meaningful charitable endeavors
Mumbai is buzzing with devotion as Kherani Cha Raja 2026 makes its grand arrival. Devotees gathered to welcome Bappa amid vibrant celebrations and chants of Ganpati Bappa Morya.
A divine morning unfolded at Ujjains Mahakaleshwar Temple as the sacred aarti filled the temple with chants, prayers and spiritual energy, drawing devotees into an atmosphere of deep devotion.
The Nepali Army carried out a rescue operation to evacuate people trapped inside a hydropower tunnel following devastating floods and landslides in Nepals Himalayan region.
India has emerged as a major gasoline supplier to Russia, exporting nearly 1 million barrels over the past two months as Moscow turned to overseas supplies amid a worsening domestic fuel shortage.
Abhijeet Dipke highlighted poor conditions at a government school, pointing to unhygienic drinking water, missing benches and inadequate washroom facilities. He urged people to inspect schools in their areas and raise concerns about basic amenities.
For over thirteen years, music enthusiasts and dedicated volunteers have joined forces to rejuvenate the dunes at Fort Lauderdale Beach, a tradition that began alongside the Tortuga Music Festival in 2013. By planting resilient sea oats, they bolster coastal defenses against storm surges and erosion, while also creating essential nesting grounds for sea turtles. This inspiring initiative exemplifies how large-scale public events can embrace sustainability.
Catastrophic flash floods struck villages along the Nepal-China border after a glacier broke. Nepal's death toll reached 538, while China reported only five deaths. China's tight information control in Tibet hampers disaster assessment and rescue coordination efforts. Independent reporting from Tibet is severely restricted due to its sensitive status. The information vacuum obscures the full human cost and extent of destruction.
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon considers device use in meetings disrespectful. IBM CEO Arvind Krishna differentiates between small and large meeting device policies. He believes large gatherings are primarily for information sharing, not discussion. Krishna expects full attention during smaller, face-to-face meetings with fewer attendees. Dimon advocates for complete focus, calling device checking a waste of valuable time.
Two brothers died and their sisters were injured by a speeding Toyota Fortuner. The vehicle struck them while they waited for a bus on Gurgaon-Faridabad Road. Doctors declared the brothers dead at BK Civil Hospital in Faridabad. Their injured sisters were referred to AIIMS Trauma Centre in Delhi. Police are using the recovered number plate to trace the fleeing driver.
Pakistan launched Operation Gibraltar in 1965, sending infiltrators into Jammu and Kashmir. Indian forces then launched Operation Bakshi to capture the Haji Pir Pass. Major Ranjit Singh Dayal led a successful assault, securing the strategic mountain pass. Pakistani forces launched counter-attacks but failed to retake the captured position. The pass was later returned to Pakistan under the Tashkent Agreement.
A secret CIA mission to Moscow has revealed a dramatic new push to end the Russia-Ukraine war. CIA Director John Ratcliffe reportedly proposed a trilateral summit between Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky during his meetings with Russia's top intelligence chiefs. According to Axios, Ratcliffe also explored whether Moscow's intelligence leadership could help bring Putin back to US-mediated peace talks. The New York Times reported that Ratcliffe delivered a bleak assessment of th
Iran is likely to seek a Russian technology to counter Starlink terminals inside the country. Russia has reportedly begun mass production of the Volna Kupol Garant, a new electronic-warfare system designed to disrupt Starlink signals in targeted areas. Starlink has become a crucial communications technology in modern warfare, making satellite connectivity an increasingly important strategic target. If Tehran were to obtain Russian electronic-warfare systems capable of disrupting Starlink signals
Iran's Supreme Leader urged Gulf rulers to identify their real enemy and confront it. He also called for Muslim unity and mutual defense against external threats. The message comes amid ongoing war and significant economic pressure on Iran. Iranian President dismissed speculation about the leader's health, stating he is healthy. Diplomacy and defense remain Iran's complementary approach to national interests.

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