- newWatch: US military's 'lethal kinetic strike' destroys drug boat in Caribbean; 4 killed
The US military conducted a strike on a boat in the Caribbean Sea. This operation resulted in the deaths of four individuals suspected of drug trafficking. Another strike in the eastern Pacific Ocean killed two people accused of similar activities. These recent attacks bring the total killed in such operations to at least 227. Human rights groups have criticized these actions as unlawful extrajudicial killings.
- 1 hour ago 26 Aug 26, 7:36am -
- newMumbai auto drivers learn to refuse rides... in Marathi
Mumbai's auto and cab drivers are learning Marathi due to a new state rule. Some drivers are using basic Marathi phrases to refuse passengers for various reasons. The government has established training centers and a helpline for drivers facing issues. Drivers failing tests receive a notice and a suspension period for language acquisition. Passengers hope for more ride acceptances and fewer excuses from drivers.
- 1 hour ago 26 Aug 26, 7:31am -
- new'A tricky one': Dravid reveals big concern over Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's Test future
The year 2026 has been particularly memorable for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. He ended the IPL season as Rajasthan Royals' highest run-scorer with 776 runs. He then produced another explosive performance, smashing 94 off 29 balls against Sri Lanka 'A' in the List A tri-series final in Colombo. He made his senior India debut against England in July and followed it up with an impressive tour of Zimbabwe. Sooryavanshi finished the series with 151 runs, the most by any batter, and was named Player of the…
- 2 hours ago 26 Aug 26, 7:05am -
- new'What the heck I was trying to do!': Ishan Kishan opens up on bizarre dismissal
Ishan Kishan has played 32 ODIs and 55 T20Is for India, apart from 134 IPL matches. His last of two Test appearances came in July 2023. Despite his limited opportunities in Test cricket, his love for the red-ball format remains strong.
- 2 hours ago 26 Aug 26, 6:43am -
- newDolly Patron passes away: Dollywood site crashes after news is confirmed
Dolly Parton's death at the age of eighty sent shockwaves through her fanbase, resulting in a crash of the official Dollywood website. Many admirers flocked online to express their grief, overwhelming the platform and causing it to malfunction. Her nephew has openly shared the sad news, and the website has now been revitalized, proudly displaying a tribute to her enduring legacy.
- 2 hours ago 26 Aug 26, 6:40am -
- new'Toxic: A Fairy Tale For Grown Ups' X review: Netizens call it heavy KGF hangover
Yash's new film 'Toxic' has opened to divided audience reactions after early screenings. Viewers praised the movie's technical presentation and Yash's strong screen presence. However, many criticized the screenplay and narrative substance of the action drama. Some netizens noted similarities between Yash's character and his KGF role. Despite mixed reviews, the film recorded strong advance booking figures.
- 2 hours ago 26 Aug 26, 6:39am -
- newPost-Covid, profits rise faster than investment
One explanation identified by the study is that strong profitability from assets companies already own does not necessarily make a new investment equally attractive. Its analysis found evidence that the initial returns associated with fresh fixed-asset investment have weakened in the post-pandemic period, putting downward pressure on what the paper calls “marginal profitability”.
- 4 hours ago 26 Aug 26, 4:32am -
- new'I don't support the rally': Mamdani opposes RSS chief's Madison Square event
Bhagwat is scheduled to address around 5,000 members of the Indian diaspora at the iconic New York venue on August 29. His visit to the United States is part of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's centenary-year global outreach programme. "I don't support the rally, but I don't know if the city has any jurisdiction on cancelling a private event,” Mamdani said at a news conference on Tuesday.
- 5 hours ago 26 Aug 26, 3:46am -
- newDolly Parton passes away at 80: Miley Cyrus, Donald Trump, JK Rowling pay tribute
Stars are paying tribute to Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday at 80. Her passing has left a void in music and entertainment circles. Many shared their personal experiences and admiration for her spirit. Her legacy as a songwriter and performer will endure for generations. The world remembers her kindness, generosity, and immense talent.
- 5 hours ago 26 Aug 26, 3:36am -
- new‘Separatist’ OCI card holder in SC, seeks nod to visit Kashmir
Appearing for Qazi, whose OCI card cancellation was annulled by a single judge bench of Delhi high court and appeals against which is pending before a division bench, senior advocate Parag Tripathi told the Supreme Court that the 82-year-old medical practitioner had visited India in the past and given his age and that of his relatives, this may be the last time he would be able to visit Kashmir.
- 5 hours ago 26 Aug 26, 3:32am -
- newCongress raises ‘pellet guns’, BJP counters with 1984 riots at panel meet
A BJP member brought up the “glorification” of anti-Sikh riots convict Sajjan Kumar to counter the Congress’s move to raise a matter that was not part of the agenda of “crimes against children”. Chugh’s remarks drew a sharp reaction from Congress MP Jai Prakash, who said the issue was not relevant at all. BJP has accused Congress MP Deepender Hooda of being laudatory in his tribute to Kumar.
- 5 hours ago 26 Aug 26, 3:14am -
- newRam Temple donation ‘scam’ whistleblower gets protection from arrest
Appearing for the petitioner, senior advocate Pradeep Rai told a bench of CJI Surya Kant that Upadhyay was the whistleblower and the first to report the alleged misappropriation of monies donated by devotees at the Ayodhya temple. He said since UP Police is vindictive, investigations into the alleged road accident case lodged against him coupled with charges under SC/ST Act should be transferred to an independent agency.
- 6 hours ago 26 Aug 26, 3:03am -
- newAll Banke Bihari donations must go to deity: Supreme Court
Senior advocate Maninder Singh said the sevayats cover the donation box put up by the temple management committee with flowers to prevent devotees from putting their donations into it. These donations are then taken away by the sevayats, he said. Senior advocate Maninder Singh said the sevayats cover the donation box put up by the temple management committee with flowers to prevent devotees from putting their donations into it.
- 6 hours ago 26 Aug 26, 2:56am -
- newRevised bullet train cost Rs 2 lakh crore, 2x of original estimate
Sources said most of the additional funding would come from budgetary support. So far, the funding of Rs 1.1 lakh crore has been from Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and budgetary allocation. They added that Railways has said high-speed trains will be manufactured in India and each of these would cost around Rs 390 crore to Rs 400 crore.
- 6 hours ago 26 Aug 26, 2:51am -
- newSurrender within 3 weeks, SC tells ex-Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal
Goa govt opposed his plea for exemption from surrendering and said his appeal was not admissible since he had not filed a separate application seeking exemption from surrender or shown a certificate that he has already surrendered as per Order XXII Rule 5 of the Supreme Court Rules, 2013. The Goa Police subsequently registered an FIR against Tarun Tejpal.
- 6 hours ago 26 Aug 26, 2:48am -
- newNMC pushes old doctors to re-register, but can’t net new ones
With over 91,000 MBBS seats available in 2020-21, even with an estimated 75-90% pass percentage, at least 68,000 MBBS graduates should have registered to practice in 2025. Yet the Indian Medical Register shows just over 44,400 entries. That means at least 24,000 of those who graduated just last year are missing from the registry.
- 6 hours ago 26 Aug 26, 2:44am -
- newGovt seeks 2 years to frame creamy layer criteria for PSU, private staff kids
In its application, Centre said, “On account of the serious challenges and implications with the implementation of the directions of SC, govt is committed to bring out a policy which will effectively address the observations made by SC, while also ensuring that the direct and indirect impact of the policy is fair and just.”
- 6 hours ago 26 Aug 26, 2:16am -
- newNo intention to quit politics, Nitin Gadkari clarifies
Nitin Gadkari’s office said, “In that context, Gadkari said that he could no longer take on as much work as before and that the younger generation should be given an opportunity to take greater responsibility. His remarks were clearly related to the functioning and future leadership of the Trust. However, some television channels are presenting the statement as a political remark, taking it out of its actual context.”
- 7 hours ago 26 Aug 26, 1:57am -
- newOf 27 lakh ‘logical discrepancy’ deletions in West Bengal, only 7 lakh appealed
A bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana was informed by senior advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan that of total 38.1 lakh appeals filed before the SIR appellate tribunals, an overwhelming 31 lakh were filed by those who challenged inclusion of names in the rolls claiming they were ineligible to be voters in Bengal.
- 7 hours ago 26 Aug 26, 1:57am -
- new‘Do we need a 4th-party audit?’ PM raps secretaries over quality of public projects
Chairing the monthly Pragati meeting on Tuesday, Modi is learned to have told the top bureaucrats that such things are “unacceptable” and the system won’t work like this. Modi reviewed six infrastructure projects across railway, road and power sectors, spanning nine states with a cumulative cost of over Rs 30,000 crore. He said infrastructure projects should be viewed and monitored as an integrated whole, rather than as isolated sections, stretches or packages.
- 7 hours ago 26 Aug 26, 1:44am -
- newPasaquan: How a Georgia artist spent 29 years building a 900-foot visionary art world
Eddie Owens Martin, an innovative and unconventional artist, dedicated nearly three decades to transforming his land in Georgia into the vibrant, visionary art space known as Pasaquan. He intricately combined various cultural elements through his painted totems and impressive masonry. After years of exposure and deterioration, the Kohler Foundation intervened with a major restoration, breathing new life into this unique site.
- 7 hours ago 26 Aug 26, 1:23am -
- new1903 Laysan Island rabbit release stripped island bare, drove 3 bird species extinct
German immigrant Max Schlemmer introduced rabbits to Laysan Island in 1903 for business and entertainment. These rabbits rapidly consumed vegetation, leading to the extinction of three unique landbird species. President Theodore Roosevelt established the Hawaiian Islands Bird Reservation to protect the remaining wildlife. Federal authorities later removed Schlemmer and eradicated the invasive rabbit population by 1923. Conservationists have since worked to restore the habitat and reintroduce…
- 8 hours ago 26 Aug 26, 1:09am -
- newResidents petition against power plant: Southaven neighbors say xAI site threatens health
A family's cherished ancestral land was taken over by a new power plant essential for fueling Elon Musk's artificial intelligence data centers. The relentless din emitted by the facility compelled the family to leave their residence, prompting local residents to voice worries about pollution and degradation in quality of life. They are passionately advocating for cleaner air and a commitment to responsible community development.
- 8 hours ago 26 Aug 26, 12:49am -
- newIndia & China welcome border peace, Beijing seeks 'package solution'
- 8 hours ago 26 Aug 26, 12:35am -
- new2 killed at NHAI construction sites in J&K
- 8 hours ago 26 Aug 26, 12:12am -
- newHydel project shutdown triggers power crisis in J&K
The prolonged shutdown has widened the region’s power deficit. Jammu & Kashmir’s peak electricity demand stands at about 2,500MW in summer and 3,000MW in winter. With both Baglihar units largely unavailable for most of the past week, Jammu & Kashmir faced a shortfall of nearly 900MW. Built on the Chenab river, Baglihar stages I and II are among Jammu & Kashmir’s key power sources.
- 9 hours ago 26 Aug 26, 12:07am -
- new8 terror suspects held in Kashmir; arms-ammo, posters seized
Six arrests were made in south Kashmir’s Shopian district and two in Pulwama, also in south Kashmir. A cache of arms and ammunition was recovered in north Kashmir’s Sopore district, J&K Police said Tuesday, claiming the action had dealt a major blow to terror networks operating in the Union Territory.
- 9 hours ago 26 Aug 26, 12:03am -
- newWorld's first mobile phone call: Cooper dials rival on New York City street
Dr Martin Cooper made the first mobile phone call on April 3, 1973. He called his rival Joel Engel from a New York City street. Motorola and Bell Laboratories pursued different mobile communication approaches then. Cooper's call demonstrated a truly portable mobile phone concept. This event marked an early step in mobile communication evolution.
- 9 hours ago 26 Aug 26, 12:01am -
- newDolly Parton, legendary country singer and songwriter, dies at 80
Born on January 19, 1946, in Tennessee, Parton grew up in a poor family and was one of 12 children. She began writing songs when she was about six years old. Her first known song, "Little Tiny Tasseltop", was about a corncob doll made with corn-silk hair. Parton was married to Carl Dean from 1966 until his death in 2025. He generally stayed away from the public spotlight.
- 9 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 11:48pm -
- new'Nation is not a dharamshala': Shah sets target for illegal immigration-free India
Home Minister Amit Shah has announced a strategic vision to rid India of illegal immigration in the near future. This initiative involves collaborating with border states through a four-pronged strategy aimed at bolstering security. The plan includes the participation of border forces, state administrations, central agencies, and local communities. Shah further highlighted the commitment to tackle terrorism and drug issues with proactive interventions, aiming for a developed nation by 2047.
- 9 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 11:28pm -
- new'Clear Class 10 together': Prashant Kishor's challenge to Bihar CM & Tejashwi
Prashant Kishor has thrown down the gauntlet to both Bihar's Chief Minister and opposition leader, challenging them to take their matriculation exams. He proposed that the education minister raise this topic at the upcoming cabinet meeting. This challenge follows the education minister's suggestion for Tejashwi Yadav to pass his exams. Kishor emphasized the need for leaders who inspire trust among the youth by demonstrating their academic capability.
- 9 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 11:18pm -
- newChad Ochocinco hints at Week 3 crossroads for Deshaun Watson's Browns future
Chad Ochocinco believes Deshaun Watson could lose his Browns starting job before Week 4 if Cleveland struggles early. Watson will start against Jacksonville, Tampa Bay and potentially Carolina, while Shedeur Sanders remains his backup. Ochocinco pointed to Week 3 as a possible turning point. Watson’s uneven preseason numbers have already added pressure before the regular season begins.
- 10 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 11:09pm -
- new9,000-year-old arrowheads covered in strange markings leave archaeologists puzzled
Unearthed from the depths of Turkey, ancient arrowheads reveal enigmatic hand-carved symbols. These Neolithic treasures showcase intentional incisions rather than random scratches, prompting researchers to ponder their origins. Despite thorough investigations, the specific purpose behind these markings remains unknown. Observations indicate that this intriguing practice was limited to select communities, leaving archaeologists grappling with unanswered questions about their significance.
- 10 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 11:00pm -
- newCole Tucker, Vanessa Hudgens' combined net worth in 2026: MLB, Hollywood and more
Cole Tucker and Vanessa Hudgens have amassed wealth through very different careers. Tucker earned his from Major League Baseball, and Hudgens built up a long career in Hollywood. Their combined estimated net worth in 2026 is in the millions, considering Hudgens’ entertainment earnings, Tucker’s baseball income and their wider commercial and investment projects.
- 10 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 11:00pm -
- newBengaluru clubs under FDA scanner, 10 flagged for violations
Food and Drugs Administration officials inspected ten prominent Bengaluru clubs on Tuesday. Several clubs were found violating food safety and hygiene regulations. Issues included unhygienic food handling and improper storage practices. Label violations were also noted on food products found at one club. These inspections are part of an ongoing drive to ensure compliance.
- 10 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 10:56pm -
- newIsraeli military sent US universities millions for weapons research: Report
- 10 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 10:29pm -
- new‘Incredibly emotional’: Anaya Bangar gets CA nod for women’s cricket, eyes WBBL
Anaya Bangar can play elite women's cricket in Australia starting March 2027. Cricket Australia confirmed her eligibility under its inclusion policy. This decision offers a pathway to the Women's Big Bash League. She must still earn a franchise contract through her performances. Her journey offers a potential path for transgender athletes in sports.
- 11 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 9:45pm -
- new'Will defend interests': China puts US on notice after new sanctions on Iran
- 11 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 9:43pm -
- newIs Darcy Kuemper’s future the Kings’ biggest question before opening night?
Darcy Kuemper has a new challenge in Los Angeles Kings training camp, with the starter’s spot no longer a given after a difficult 2025-26 season. Anton Forsberg was a strong presence, starting all four playoff games against the Colorado Avalanche. Kuemper’s play could determine if Los Angeles sticks with its veteran netminder or eventually goes another way with the two goaltenders competing for starts.
- 11 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 9:20pm -
- new'Her choice': Rahul defends Kriti Sanon after Kangana's barb over Rakhi ad
Rahul Gandhi has publicly supported Kriti Sanon over her outfit in a Raksha Bandhan ad, asserting that women's clothing choices should be respected as personal. Sanon further pondered the absurdity of judging cultural values based on attire, affirming that genuine traditions stem from the heart rather than the neck. Earlier, Kangana Ranaut also attacked Sanon's fashion choice and the advertisement's overall styling.
- 12 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 8:34pm -
- newFour India-based companies, 3 Indians bear brunt of US’s Iran sanctions
- 13 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 7:51pm -
- newDefence minister okays DRDO missile tech transfer to private domestic industry
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has given the green light for the transfer of missile technology from the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). This strategic decision is set to significantly enhance domestic industries, curtail reliance on imports, and elevate India’s capabilities in defence manufacturing, enabling the local production of guided weapon systems for military applications. Furthermore, this initiative will fortify the defence industrial landscape and encourage the…
- 16 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 5:00pm -
- newCrude awakening: As Russia, Iran face Trump heat, can Venezuela fill India’s oil gap?
What happens when the world stops buying Iran oil due to the threat of secondary sanctions? Where will India procure crude from if it faces tariffs of up to 100% for its Russian crude oil imports? The Middle East crisis has pushed Russia’s share in India’s crude oil basket to over 50%.
- 16 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 4:28pm -
- newAI-powered hackers: The new cyberwar is faster, smarter & harder to stop
Artificial intelligence is transforming the landscape of cyber warfare by automating intricate tasks. Recent reports depict AI agents taking charge of substantial segments of cyber operations, drastically cutting down the expertise and duration needed for traditional attack strategies. On the flip side, AI also equips cybersecurity professionals with enhanced capabilities to detect weaknesses. This ongoing battle depicts both sides racing to leverage AI innovations to outsmart each other.
- 16 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 4:17pm -
- newVande Mataram row: Cong's calculated gamble or walking into BJP trap?
The Congress party's choice to sing two stanzas of Vande Mataram sparked intense backlash from the BJP, with Union ministers accusing them of engaging in appeasement politics and being responsible for the partition. Congress leaders defended their actions by invoking historical importance, while they criticized the BJP for politicizing the issue. This controversy underscores Congress's struggle to navigate its revival strategy amidst opposing pressures.
- 17 hours ago 25 Aug 26, 3:57pm -
- Zuckerberg’s wife Priscilla Chan’s $125m school to shut after 10 yrs
The Primary School, a tuition-free institution for low-income families, has closed its doors after a decade. Funding from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative ceased, prompting the board's unanimous decision to shut down. While offering extensive support services, the school's academic results did not meet state benchmarks. The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative is providing financial support for the transition and educational savings accounts.
- 2 days ago 24 Aug 26, 10:27am -