- newRakshabandhan in NYC: Zohran Mamdani celebrates with South Asian seniors
During a heartfelt celebration of Rakshabandhan at India Home, NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani emphasized the festival's profound themes of protection, support, and unity. Drawing parallels to the rakhi's significance, he reaffirmed his dedication to ensuring the welfare of all New Yorkers. The mayor commended India Home for nurturing a sense of community and belonging among seniors, encouraging residents to foster these values citywide.
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- new'No need for general assistance’: Nepal lists conditions for foreign help
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- newA Pocso case. A man in coma. A murdered model: Delhi gym trainer's trail of violence
In a chilling revelation, Mohammad Imran, charged in the murder of Muskan, carries a record of alarming criminal behavior. He faced a POCSO allegation in 2018 involving the harassment of a young minor and was later implicated in an assault case that rendered the victim comatose in 2021. Muskan had voiced concerns about harassment at home prior to her death.
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- newRSS chief visits Iskcon’s birthplace in New York, joins food distribution drive
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat visited the New York Iskcon temple during his US tour. He participated in a food distribution initiative for homeless individuals. Bhagwat spoke about Krishna consciousness and its role in overcoming global conflicts. The visit precedes his address to the Indian diaspora at Madison Square Garden. Iskcon aims to promote shared values amid world polarization and conflicts.
- 45 mins ago 29 Aug 26, 10:24am -
- newPM Modi begins four-day Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan visit for SCO summit; what's on agenda
Prime Minister Narendra Modi began a four-day visit to Uzbekistan and the Kyrgyz Republic. He will hold bilateral talks with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in Tashkent. Modi will then attend the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit in Bishkek. This visit aims to strengthen India's strategic partnerships in Central Asia. The summit will bring together leaders from ten member nations.
- 1 hour ago 29 Aug 26, 9:41am -
- new'Like a movie scene': Chain of events that led to Nepal floods that killed over 600
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- newOver 300m sq ft of office space an acquisition opportunity for REITs: Report
India's vibrant office market is ripe for REIT acquisitions, with developers and affluent investors sitting on more than 300 million square feet of prime office space. This expanding inventory paves the way for REITs to secure lucrative assets that promise both income and growth. The notable uptick in REIT involvement reflects a strategic move, as anticipated rental hikes in key markets create further opportunities for portfolio growth.
- 2 hours ago 29 Aug 26, 9:30am -
- newTCS techie on way home dies after reversing JCB rams his bike in Gurgaon
A 27-year-old systems engineer died after a reversing earthmover struck his motorcycle. The incident occurred late Thursday night near Moulsari Avenue Rapid Metro station. Tushar Kumar was returning home from his work at Tata Consultancy Services. His father alleged the road work lacked proper directions and indicators. Police have seized the earthmover and are examining the allegations.
- 2 hours ago 29 Aug 26, 9:27am -
- newCalifornia turns to an AI-powered ‘Iron Dome’ to fight deadly mosquitoes
California faces rising West Nile Virus cases due to warmer temperatures. A new AI device uses LiDAR and lasers to eliminate mosquitoes effectively. This high-tech zapper targets various mosquito types while sparing other insects. The outdoor version costs $1,088, and the indoor model is priced at $988. This chemical-free solution offers a novel approach to mosquito control.
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- newSIMs, WhatsApp, Dubai route: How Delhi couple aided Pakistan-linked espionage
Delhi Police arrested a city couple for their alleged involvement in anti-national acts. The couple supplied Indian SIM cards used for espionage activities by ISI-backed entities. They procured and sent eight SIM cards to Pakistan via Dubai for payment. Sahil was also tasked with recruiting individuals for reconnaissance and gathering military information. Forensic evidence from seized phones linked them directly to foreign handlers.
- 2 hours ago 29 Aug 26, 8:58am -
- newSumeet Sachdev on Kyunki 2, reuniting with Smriti Irani
Sumeet Sachdev returns as Gautam Virani in the Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi reboot. He discusses the pressure of reprising a beloved character and finding his rhythm. The actor shares that Gautam has evolved, becoming more mature and experienced over time. He learned the importance of family and relationships from the iconic television show.
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- new'I still struggle': Landlady recalls Saudi man who brought 9/11 hijackers to her office
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- newUganda’s King Oyo Nyimba, once the world’s youngest king, dies at 34
- 3 hours ago 29 Aug 26, 8:30am -
- newBCCI stance on Sports Bill creates confusion within Board
State cricket associations find themselves perplexed as the BCCI navigates the National Sports Governance Act. The board asserts that its electoral procedures must reflect its constitution, challenging the government's notice that allows for elections to be postponed until December 2026. This discord highlights key issues surrounding cooling-off periods for officials and conflict of interest regulations, clouding the governance framework across various state cricket bodies.
- 3 hours ago 29 Aug 26, 8:08am -
- newPak drone detected in J&K's Poonch, security forces put LoC sector on high alert
Security forces are on high alert after a Pakistani drone was detected near the LoC. Military personnel tracked the unmanned aerial vehicle over the Rajouri sector on Friday evening. This incident follows several other suspected drone sightings reported in Jammu and Kashmir recently. Security forces have intensified search operations in forward areas to detect any dropped materials. Border monitoring remains active as authorities await further official updates on the situation.
- 3 hours ago 29 Aug 26, 8:02am -
- new'He keeps faking injuries': Ex-Pak chief selector's allegation against Imam
Former chief selector Mohammad Wasim has claimed that Imam-ul-Haq has a history of faking injuries. During the recent Lord's Test match, Imam-ul-Haq sustained a calf injury that scans later confirmed to be a low-grade strain, sidelining him from the game. Meanwhile, Pakistan continues to face challenges in the ongoing Test series as England's pace bowlers exerted authority over Pakistan's batting lineup.
- 3 hours ago 29 Aug 26, 7:56am -
- newCNG price hike: Compressed natural gas gets costlier; check city-wise rates
Consumers in Delhi and surrounding areas brace for higher compressed natural gas prices as Indraprastha Gas Limited implements a price hike due to escalating imported liquefied natural gas costs. Effective August 29, this change is linked to surging international LNG prices and ongoing Middle East conflicts, impacting both freight and passenger fares in the region, following several prior increases.
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- new‘India messed up big time’: Ex-captain sounds alarm after costly Colombo blunder
India's ambitions for World Test Championship qualification took a blow following a drawn Test match in Colombo. This result denied them a chance to sweep the series against Sri Lanka. Cricketer Krishnamachari Srikkanth expressed concerns about the implications for the team's future. With only seven matches left, India must secure victories in at least six to stay in contention for the title.
- 4 hours ago 29 Aug 26, 7:09am -
- newDelhi model murder: Accused Imran was booked for sexually harassing minor in 2018
A gym trainer accused of murdering a young woman was injured in a police encounter. He opened fire at officers while resisting arrest in Rajouri Garden. Police retaliated, and three bullets struck the suspect in his legs. Investigators are probing his social media activity and past criminal cases. The suspect had allegedly harassed the victim before her death.
- 4 hours ago 29 Aug 26, 7:07am -
- newBangladeshi illegal who broke into Saif Ali Khan’s home & knifed him pleads guilty
Shariful Islam, accused in the Saif Ali Khan attack, has pleaded guilty. He seeks leniency from the court after charges were framed. The accused is facing severe charges for armed robbery and attempted grievous hurt. Islam illegally entered India and attacked the actor and others with a weapon. His fingerprints and DNA evidence link him to the crime scene.
- 4 hours ago 29 Aug 26, 7:01am -
- newWhy Aug 29 Matters? National Sports Day honours Dhyan Chand; story of the Wizard
On August 29, National Sports Day commemorates Major Dhyan Chand, the iconic figure in Indian hockey whose brilliance led to three Olympic gold medals. This day not only celebrates his legacy, but also promotes the spirit of sportsmanship, fitness, and healthy living among the youth, as well as acknowledging the accolades of India's sports heroes, fueling inspiration for future generations.
- 4 hours ago 29 Aug 26, 7:00am -
- newHow Naomi Osaka overcame mental battles and motherhood to make a comeback
Naomi Osaka’s tennis comeback is about much more than Grand Slam titles. After speaking openly about her mental health and becoming a mother to daughter Shai in 2023, she slowly rebuilt her career. Now ranked No. 13, Osaka is competing deep into major tournaments again. Her journey shows how family, patience and self-belief can change an athlete’s idea of success.
- 4 hours ago 29 Aug 26, 6:45am -
- newPCB’s Lord’s Test threat exposed? Sarfaraz Ahmed breaks silence amid controversy
Pakistan's head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed stated players were unaware of a reported PCB threat. This controversy emerged during the lunch break on the first day. The interview featured Imran Khan's sons discussing their father's situation. Pakistan's players returned to the field after lunch and the Test continued. England ended the second day in a strong position.
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- newAncient Greeks wore jewellery forged from meteorite iron, study finds
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- newToxic Day 3: Yash starrer dips 29.3%, earns Rs 23.75 cr overseas
Yash and Nayanthara's film 'Toxic' continues its theatrical run after a strong opening. The movie recorded a drop in its domestic earnings on its third day. However, it managed to cross the Rs 150 crore net mark in India. Its worldwide gross collection now stands at Rs 221.45 crore after three days. The Geetu Mohandas directorial has garnered significant attention from audiences.
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- newNoel Tata, Shapoorji discuss share swap for Tata Sons stake sale
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- new'Biggest oil deal in history': Trump announces US control of 65bn barrels in Venezuela
Trump said the deal was negotiated by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez. He announced the agreement in a social media post. The announcement comes almost nine months after the US military, acting on Trump's orders, carried out an operation to capture Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro. Maduro was taken to the US to face federal charges related to narcoterrorism, drug trafficking.
- 6 hours ago 29 Aug 26, 4:52am -
- newJio Platforms gets Sebi nod for 37.7k cr IPO, set to be India's biggest
Jio Platforms received Sebi clearance for its initial public offering. The company aims to raise up to four billion dollars in this debut. This offering is expected to become India's largest stock market listing. Jio plans a pure primary issue, with proceeds retiring debt. Reliance Industries holds a majority stake in Jio Platforms.
- 7 hours ago 29 Aug 26, 4:15am -
- newIndia has 7,500 Himalayan glacial lakes, 200 are high risk amid flood fears
Nepal's alarming glacial lake outburst flood serves as a wake-up call for India, which is home to about 200 vulnerable glacial lakes in the Himalayas. The GLOF incident in Sikkim resulted in severe damage, highlighting the urgency of proactive measures. In response, the Indian government has launched a National GLOF Risk Mitigation Programme focused on thorough assessments, continuous monitoring, effective early warnings, and raising awareness within local communities.
- 8 hours ago 29 Aug 26, 2:46am -
- newJunk foods will soon have labels warning of high salt, sugar and fat
Junk foods will soon feature prominent red warning labels on their packaging. These labels will highlight high levels of salt, sugar, and fat content. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has agreed to this new regulation. This move aims to help consumers make more informed purchasing decisions. The phased implementation will allow the industry time to adjust product formulations.
- 9 hours ago 29 Aug 26, 2:29am -
- newNational Testing Agency gets three senior officers amid exam overhaul
IPS officer Ravi Kumar Singh and IAS officer Prasanna Venkatesh V have been appointed directors at NTA, while Amit Samdariya, a 2016-batch Indian Revenue Service (customs and indirect taxes) officer, will join as joint director. The appointments were cleared through separate personnel ministry orders dated August 27. The personnel ministry has directed all three officers to take charge within three weeks.
- 9 hours ago 29 Aug 26, 2:21am -
- newSonia Gandhi's memoir row deepens, Congress alleges government pressure
Penguin Random House India has made the decision not to publish Sonia Gandhi's memoir, leading to allegations from Congress regarding external pressure to omit references to Modi and China. In response, Penguin emphasized its commitment to editorial integrity and its role in verifying facts. They remain open to publishing the memoir in India, but uncertainties linger surrounding the rights for its release in the country.
- 9 hours ago 29 Aug 26, 2:21am -
- newFrom Reds to NGOs: RSS weekly expands ‘dimagi Naxal’ label
In an editorial, ‘Organiser’ termed NAC as marking the “classic takeover of the ‘dimagi Naxals’ of governance”. It said, “As the armed rebellion has failed miserably, the dimagi variant has taken charge.” The editorial added penetrating bureaucracy, policy machinery, legal system, academia, media and NGOs formed part of this “revolutionary strategy”.
- 9 hours ago 29 Aug 26, 2:17am -
- newNepal floods: Spooked by visuals, tourists cancel bookings, tour operators hit
A Darjeeling couple had planned a 15-day trip to Mansarovar via Kerung in Sept. The Rs 4.4-lakh tour package included permits for entering Tibet. They cancelled the trip after watching videos of Kerung being swept away. Kolkata travel agents Anil Punjabi and Anjani Dhanuka had furrowed brows over rising cancellations even as many sought updates on the safety of other Nepal destinations like Kathmandu, Pokhara, Patan and Lumbini.
- 9 hours ago 29 Aug 26, 2:13am -
- newNepal floods: Missing tally rises to 2,482, including 320 Indians; disaster toll hits 584
Hundreds died and thousands are missing after a disaster in Nepal and Tibet. Rescue operations faced repeated setbacks due to overflowing barrier lakes and new avalanches. Indian nationals in Nepal remain uncontactable, with authorities seeking clarity from Nepalese officials. Several Indian nationals have been safely rescued from affected areas in Nepal. The situation remains dynamic as authorities work to reconcile missing persons reports.
- 9 hours ago 29 Aug 26, 2:12am -
- newMilo Yiannopoulos, far-right British commentator, detained by ICE
- 9 hours ago 29 Aug 26, 1:56am -
- newGujarat horror: How 'good touch-bad touch lesson' uncovered rape of sisters
Udhna police arrested a 56-year-old labour contractor for allegedly raping two minor sisters. The younger girl disclosed the assault during a school awareness session in Nandurbar. The sisters were sexually assaulted in May while visiting their mother in Udhna. The accused allegedly threatened the girls with dire consequences if they spoke. Medical examinations of both victims have been arranged by the police.
- 11 hours ago 29 Aug 26, 12:33am -
- new‘Most prisoners there due to circumstances’: TN CM Vijay visits Puzhal jail
Chennai Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay visited Puzhal Central Prison on Friday. He urged authorities to provide inmates with rehabilitation and vocational training opportunities. The Chief Minister stressed the importance of reading and ensuring prisoners receive adequate books. He inspected prison facilities, including the kitchen and medical areas. The visit followed assembly discussions on prison department grant demands.
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- newWC: Belgium break Indian hearts in shootout as Harmanpreet’s side finishes eighth
India's spirited hockey fightback concluded with heartbreak against Belgium. The teams played to a thrilling 3-3 draw in regulation time. Belgium ultimately prevailed in a tense penalty shootout after the match. India had initially taken the lead through Abhishek's early field goal. Harmanpreet Singh scored twice to force the shootout, but Belgium won.
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- newCNG price hiked by Rs 3.89/kg in Delhi-NCR from today amid LNG cost rise
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- newIn 1996, MapQuest put maps online before Google Maps; now it rejects ‘Lake America’
MapQuest is resisting President Trump's effort to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America. The online mapping service gained significant attention for its humorous response to the proposal. This renaming attempt follows a similar executive order concerning the Gulf of Mexico. Trade tensions between the United States and Canada have reignited the dispute. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney also rejected the proposed name change for the lake.
- 12 hours ago 28 Aug 26, 10:58pm -
- newShohei Ohtani and wife Mamiko Tanaka’s combined net worth in 2026
The successful careers of Shohei Ohtani and his wife Mamiko Tanaka in the industry of professional sports have led to them amassing a fortune. The lion’s share of the couple’s estimated fortune stems from Ohtani’s record-breaking contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, MLB earnings and international endorsements, with Tanaka’s basketball career completing their financial profile. Their combined wealth also represents long-term business opportunities, investments and financial security.
- 13 hours ago 28 Aug 26, 10:15pm -
- newZohran Mamdani forms business council as JPMorgan, BlackRock, Google & others push back
Mayor Zohran Mamdani has established a new Business Advisory Council. This group includes fifteen prominent business leaders from various sectors. Some major corporate executives declined to join the new council. The council will meet quarterly to offer strategic guidance to the mayor. This initiative aims to foster collaboration between city hall and business leaders.
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- newDramatic rescue in Nepal as survivors crawl through mud from flood-hit tunnel - video
- 16 hours ago 28 Aug 26, 6:40pm -
- newTravis Kelce turns childhood nostalgia into $200 million business move
Travis Kelce is expanding his business portfolio with a major investment alongside JANA Partners, taking a 9% stake in an amusement park company. The move has a personal connection for the Kansas City Chiefs star, who grew up in Ohio near Cedar Point and has long loved theme parks. The investment comes as the company faces financial challenges, while Kelce continues building interests beyond football, including Formula 1 and brand partnerships.
- 17 hours ago 28 Aug 26, 6:02pm -
- Oklahoma woman's $1,373 power bill tops rent, sparks petition over soaring costs
As intense summer heat sweeps through the region, many households are grappling with skyrocketing electricity bills. Raelynn McMurchy's monthly statement doubled, igniting discussions on much-needed policy reforms. Oklahoma's power provider continues to disconnect customers in alarming numbers, leaving local charities to struggle for emergency support. Residents are calling for robust measures to prevent power shutoffs during the scorching months.
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- Sailor spent years alone on Suwarrow before it became a national park
Suwarrow atoll, once the secluded refuge of hermit Tom Neale, has transformed into the Cook Islands' inaugural conservation sanctuary. After Neale spent sixteen years in seclusion on Anchorage Island, the atoll was designated as a national park and bird haven. This vital area now protects critical seabird nesting grounds and marine ecosystems, allowing Neale's legacy to be honored through his preserved hut and a tribute on the island.
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