- new‘UK participating in Ukraine war’: Why Russia issued ‘outrageous threat’ to Britain
- 21 mins ago 24 Aug 26, 6:22pm -
- newWhy Leon Draisaitl backs Mike Babcock as Oilers coach for 2026-27 NHL season
Leon Draisaitl has publicly advocated for Mike Babcock to be the coach of the Edmonton Oilers in the 2026-27 NHL season, citing the coach’s accountability, clear plan and high standards. Following a rollercoaster 2025-26 campaign that ended with a first-round playoff exit, Draisaitl said Edmonton needs a new way of thinking. His comments add to a growing chorus of support for Babcock from Edmonton’s leadership group.
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- newHarvard urges int'l students to return to US before Sept 15; here's why
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- newPutin credits PM Modi for growing Russia-India trade in talks with EAM Jaishankar
Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged Prime Minister Narendra Modi's role in strengthening bilateral ties. He noted that trade turnover between Russia and India has significantly increased this year. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar conveyed good wishes and discussed economic cooperation details. Both leaders anticipate future meetings at upcoming international summits. The India-Russia partnership demonstrates resilience and adaptability amidst global complexities.
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- newCops used electrocution gloves to subdue high school students in Omaha, now the school district and parents are pleading with police to stop
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to acquire electric-shock gloves for $20 million. These devices were recently used on two Omaha high school students by officers. Omaha's superintendent requested the police stop using the gloves in schools. Bellevue police will continue carrying the controversial devices for student safety. Experts and parents criticize the gloves as abusive and inappropriate for schools.
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- new1,600-year-old Roman bridge emerges as Danube water levels plunge
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- new'Govt has played delay games': CJP announces march from India Gate on Sept 5
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- newScottie Scheffler reveals painful battle with viral illness: What happened?
Scottie Scheffler revealed he battled hand, foot and mouth disease during the BMW Championship, where blisters on his hands made it painful to grip a golf club. Despite admitting he probably should have withdrawn, Scheffler pushed through to finish tied for 12th, citing his reluctance to quit mid-tournament. He now turns his attention to the season-ending Tour Championship at East Lake, hoping his health clears up in time to chase a second FedExCup title after a dominant win the week before he f…
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- newRandi Mahomes reveals sacrifices as a single mother behind Patrick’s NFL rise
Randi Mahomes has opened up about the sacrifices she made while raising Patrick Mahomes and his siblings as a single mother. She recalled working long hours, missing school events, holidays and social moments, while carrying the responsibilities of both parent and provider. Despite the difficult trade-offs, Randi says she would make the same choices again. Her emotional reflections reveal the often unseen foundation behind Patrick’s NFL success.
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- new'Have right to know': CJP demands clarity on funding, facilities in govt schools
Abhijeet Dipke is on a mission to uncover the state of government school infrastructure and staffing. He is probing ministers about the conditions of renovations and the number of teacher vacancies across various states. Additionally, he seeks insights on school funding and emphasizes the pressing need for more institutions. With an urge for immediate enhancements in public education, he raises flags about basic facilities and the workloads faced by educators.
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- newMumbai Marathi rule protest: Auto driver beaten, passengers dragged out amid outcry
An autorickshaw driver faced assault from protesters opposing the Marathi language proficiency drive. Demonstrations occurred in several Mumbai locations, including Kandivali and Malad West. Some protesters disrupted services and forced passengers to deboard their vehicles. Misinformation about fines fueled panic among drivers unable to speak Marathi. The situation normalized later in the day after police intervention.
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- newDhruv shines like a jewel in Colombo; makes the opportunity(ies) count
With his place under pressure and Sarfaraz Khan breathing down his neck, Dhruv Jurel delivered when India needed him most. His hard-earned hundred in Colombo could be the knock that turns a make-or-break series into a career-defining one. India declared their first innings at 503 for 9 as only 53 overs were possible on Day 2.
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- new'Monstrous, mindless': Chidambaram criticises 'One Nation, One Election' plan
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- new'Insult to 4cr people of Telangana': CM Reddy flays Centre over US visit block
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- newUPI instant payments network grows from 1.78 cr annual transactions to 24,162 crore
India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) is currently facilitating an impressive 66 crore transactions each day. Since 2016, the growth in its transaction volume has skyrocketed by an astounding 13,000 times. UPI has established itself as a foundational component of India's digital public infrastructure and has been recognized by the International Monetary Fund as the leading real-time payment system globally.
- 2 hours ago 24 Aug 26, 4:58pm -
- new‘Free water parks for kids’: AAP takes dig at Rekha Gupta govt over Delhi waterlogging
Heavy rainfall lashed Delhi on Monday afternoon, causing widespread waterlogging and traffic disruption. Several key areas experienced significant water accumulation, impacting daily commutes and businesses. An Aam Aadmi Party leader criticized the Delhi government's handling of the waterlogging situation. The India Meteorological Department predicted continued light rain across various parts of the city. Similar rainfall was reported across several other Indian states on Sunday.
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- newWhat is the scholarship that awards students for playing games? Roehampton’s esports scheme puts gaming on the university balance sheet
Roehampton University’s esports scholarship is challenging traditional ideas about student funding by offering financial support to students who excel in competitive gaming while maintaining academic progress. The initiative comes as concerns over university costs intensify, highlighting a wider issue: many students remain unaware of scholarships and bursaries that could ease financial pressure and reduce reliance on additional work.
- 2 hours ago 24 Aug 26, 4:14pm -
- newNo relief for Rial: Iranian currency sinks to record low as US works on new sanctions
Iran's rial reached a record low as the United States prepared new economic sanctions. Existing restrictions and a naval blockade have already severely impacted Iran's economy. The currency's decline has not yielded concessions from the US President. Iran and Oman are reportedly nearing an agreement on managing the Strait of Hormuz. The United Arab Emirates suspended all trade with Iran following discussions with the US.
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- new'One tip one hand': English batter out in bizarre fashion in County match - Watch
Northamptonshire pacer Luke Procter bowled a short delivery that angled into left-handed Moores. The batter went back and defended the ball, which bounced close to the crease and appeared to be heading towards the stumps.
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- new'No sugar shortage': ISMA says India has enough stocks, prices to cool down soon
Industry representatives from India's sugar sector have assured that there is no shortage of sugar in the domestic market. The surge in retail prices is attributed to stockpiling speculation and adverse weather impacting production. To mitigate this, the government is facilitating duty-free sugar imports, particularly from Brazil, with some raw sugar expected to arrive before mid-October. Current domestic supplies are predicted to meet future demands adequately.
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- newWhy Vijay scrapped Chennai’s second airport plan at Parandur
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- newHungarian Gripen fighter jet crashes: Pilot ejects safely, probe launched
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- newWhat Flock Safety CEO said on people vandalising Flock cameras across America
Flock Safety's CEO advocates for a compromise between privacy and public safety concerns. The company faces criticism and vandalism over its surveillance technology deployment. Reports detail police misuse of Flock cameras, prompting an apology from the CEO. Flock has reduced data retention and requires case codes for access. The CEO also calls for stronger regulations on surveillance data misuse.
- 3 hours ago 24 Aug 26, 3:51pm -
- new'We can ask Pakistan and request them': Kapil asks 'better treatment' for Imran
Former India captain Kapil Dev has joined 21 former international captains in urging Pakistan to provide jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan with proper medical care and humane conditions. The group has asked Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to follow court orders allowing medical treatment and weekly family visits. Kapil stressed that the appeal is about Khan’s health, not his legal cases.
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- newMK Stalin moves HC against TVK MLA VS Babu's Kolathur win, seeks recount
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- newDelhi-NCR rain: 10 videos capture waterlogging, traffic chaos across region
Heavy rain lashed Delhi-NCR on Monday, causing significant waterlogging across the region. Commuters faced severe traffic disruptions and slow movement on key roads and highways. Several areas reported knee-deep and waist-deep water, impacting daily commutes and vehicle movement. Flight operations were also disrupted, with fifteen Delhi-bound flights being diverted to other airports. The India Meteorological Department had issued red and orange alerts for the severe weather conditions.
- 3 hours ago 24 Aug 26, 3:34pm -
- new‘You don't know what happened’: After Maha cliff tragedy, aunt rejects iPhone claim
The aunt of a deceased teenager has released an emotional video pleading for an end to unverified claims. She stated that false narratives about the family's tragedy are circulating widely on social media. The family is already struggling with immense grief and distress from the recent deaths. She appealed to social media users to consider the family left behind before posting.
- 3 hours ago 24 Aug 26, 3:34pm -
- newScientists overturned hundreds of rocks in Barbados and found the world's smallest snake
After a long absence of 20 years, scientists in Barbados have triumphantly rediscovered the world's tiniest snake, the Barbados threadsnake. This remarkable find, located under a rock during an ecological survey, measures just 3 to 4 inches long. The rediscovery is crucial for understanding the species' diminishing forest habitat, and conservationists are optimistic that this will bolster efforts to protect the remaining forests on the island.
- 3 hours ago 24 Aug 26, 3:30pm -
- newAjit Doval in Beijing as India-China border tensions rise; what's on agenda?
- 3 hours ago 24 Aug 26, 3:24pm -
- newGovinda-Sunita Ahuja unfollow each other on Instagram amid marriage trouble
Govinda and Sunita Ahuja are in the news amid marital discord, having unfollowed each other on Instagram. Sunita had filed for divorce in December 2024, citing adultery and cruelty, but has since withdrawn it. She reportedly told Rakhi Sawant that Govinda planned to remarry. Sunita also reacted sharply to Govinda's outing with co-star Komal Rani Swarnkar.
- 4 hours ago 24 Aug 26, 3:09pm -
- newBopanna blasts sports ministry rule as five tennis players miss Asian Games squad
The sports ministry's guidelines limited the Asian Games tennis squad to players ranked among the top eight in Asia. As a result, Manas Dhamne, Vaishnavi Adkar, Sahaja Yamalapalli, Vaidehee Chaudhari and Prarthana Thombare missed out on selection.
- 4 hours ago 24 Aug 26, 3:04pm -
- newAt 13, UAE student builds AI education platform: How did he do it?
At 13, UAE student Adam Ahmed developed ScoolBot, an AI-powered, gamified education platform aligned with UAE Ministry of Education standards. After his first project reached the Top 20 in a DDS AI challenge, ScoolBot placed fourth and later earned Gold at the International AI Awards 2026 and TeenTech Awards 2026. While developing the platform, Adam also created Bothread, a free, open-source tool that helps AI coding agents coordinate tasks and avoid conflicts.
- 4 hours ago 24 Aug 26, 3:03pm -
- new‘Most expensive’: Iran war, Hormuz closure forces India to pay high prices for LNG
State-backed energy companies are increasingly going to the spot LNG market and bidding up prices as the government seeks to support fertilizer producers that use natural gas.
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- newKashmiri Pandits under PM Package flag fresh threats; seek security
- 4 hours ago 24 Aug 26, 2:41pm -
- newRashmika Mandanna makes 1st public appearance post hip injury with Vijay
After overcoming a painful hip injury, Rashmika Mandanna graciously stepped into the public eye, attending an engagement ceremony in Hyderabad alongside her husband, Vijay Deverakonda. The couple’s stylish matching dark outfits turned heads at the event. Rashmika, who recently updated her fans about her recovery journey on social media, is taking the time she needs to restore her health while resting at home.
- 5 hours ago 24 Aug 26, 1:58pm -
- new‘We'd be in office if educated’: Mumbai auto drivers block road over Marathi rule
Autorickshaw drivers in Mumbai began a three-day strike on Monday. They are protesting the Marathi language requirement for their licenses. Many older drivers lack formal education and struggle with the new rule. Protesters face significant fines and demand reconsideration of the directive. They seek justice and time to comply with the language mandate.
- 5 hours ago 24 Aug 26, 1:53pm -
- newManipur violence: Houses burnt, CRPF jawan injured in gunfight in Senapati
- 5 hours ago 24 Aug 26, 1:19pm -
- new‘Fix schools, not lavish homes’: CJP targets Rs 92cr bill for ministers’ bungalows
The Cockroach Janta Party criticized the Centre's spending on ministers' residences. They stated this money could build new world-class government schools. The party noted a significant increase in renovation and repair expenditures. They are reviewing the Centre's commitments after withdrawing their nationwide agitation. Any failure to honor assurances will be considered a betrayal of the youth.
- 6 hours ago 24 Aug 26, 1:05pm -
- newRed, orange alerts in Delhi: 15 flights diverted amidst heavy rain, thunderstorms
On Monday, Delhi-NCR experienced torrential rainfall, leading to severe waterlogging and significant traffic disruptions. A total of fifteen flights had to be redirected from Delhi airport as severe weather conditions unfolded. Commuters took to social media, sharing snapshots of inundated streets and halted transportation. Many areas reported water buildup, hindering daily travel and services. Passengers were advised by airlines to verify flight statuses before heading to the airport.
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- newTamil Nadu CM Vijay announces 3 LPG cylinders, free bus travel for women, transgenders
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- newMark Zuckerberg’s wife Priscilla Chan’s $125 million school to shut after 10 years
The Primary School, founded by Priscilla Chan, has closed after a decade of operation. Funding from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative ceased, leading to the board's decision. Academic results fell short of state benchmarks and leadership expectations. Around 540 students will now join the Ravenswood City Elementary School District. The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative provided financial support for the transition and student savings.
- 8 hours ago 24 Aug 26, 10:27am -
- newStamping of boarding passes for immigration clearance to be discontinued from Sept 1
From September 1, international travelers departing from India are set to benefit from a new policy that eliminates the necessity for boarding pass stamping at immigration counters. This initiative aims to enhance the efficiency of the travel process. Passengers have the option to present their boarding passes, either in electronic format or as a printed copy.
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- newWash rice twice, not 7 times: Drought-hit England targets faith, cultural habits
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- newUP man marries 2nd time for son, kills wife after child’s birth
Police arrested a man for allegedly murdering his second wife eighteen months after their son's birth. He had married her hoping for a male child after having five daughters. The victim had left her first husband and married the accused, facing family opposition initially. Tensions escalated after the accused refused to accept her daughter from her first marriage.
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