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Identify, Eliminate Threats Before They Grow Big: Amit Shah Urges Security Agencies
India's Home Minister Amit Shah has called on the country's security and intelligence apparatus to adopt a more aggressive posture of early identification and…
Telangana Villagers Mobilize to Save 75-Year-Old Peepal Tree From the Axe
In a quiet corner of Telangana, a decades-old battle over land, faith, and ecology has erupted into a full-blown confrontation, as residents of a…
₹840-Crore Buttaigudem-Kovvur Highway Upgrade Approved to Strengthen Godavari Region Infrastructure Ahead of Pushkarams
The Union government has greenlit an ₹840 crore project to upgrade the Buttaigudem-Kovvur highway in Andhra Pradesh, with officials positioning the investment as critical…
Parandur Airport Project: What Happens Now to the Land Acquired?
The Tamil Nadu government's renewed push to acquire land for a second airport at Parandur, roughly 40 kilometers southwest of Chennai, has reignited a…
Six Militants Linked to UPPK Arrested in Manipur on Extortion and Kidnapping Charges
Six militants affiliated with the United People's Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) have been arrested in Manipur on charges of kidnapping, extortion, and intimidation, according…
Libyan Who Was Cleared After Lockerbie Bombing Trial Dies Aged 70
Al Amin Khalifah Fhimah, a Libyan intelligence officer who was acquitted alongside Abdelbaset al-Megrahi in connection with the 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight…
Why Mumbaikars are fighting to save this FIFA-standard ground
Mumbai residents in the Bandra neighborhood have rallied against a municipal proposal to turn the Neville D'Souza Ground into a convention centre, arguing that…
MG Hector Tomahawk Launched in India with Electric and Hybrid Powertrain Options
JSW MG Motor India has expanded its electric vehicle lineup with the introduction of the Hector Tomahawk, a new seven-seater SUV available with both…
Schools closed today? Check Delhi-NCR and state-wise holiday status for August 26
NEW DELHI — On Wednesday, August 26, 2026, schools in several Indian states and Union Territories observed a holiday for Eid‑e‑Milad, the commemoration of…
Salman Khan Reflects on Humble Bollywood Beginnings with Rs 75 First Paycheck
Mumbai — Salman Khan marked his journey in the Indian film industry with a modest financial start, recalling that his first paycheck in the…
Washington Post Ordered to Reinstate Opinion Writer Fired Over Charlie Kirk Social Media Posts
Arbitrator rules termination of Karen Attiah violated union contract, reigniting debate over press freedom and workplace policies in journalism An independent arbitrator has ordered…
Carlos Baleba Joins Manchester United in High-Profile Midfield Acquisition
Manchester United have finalized the transfer of Cameroonian midfielder Carlos Baleba from Brighton & Hove Albion, completing a deal valued at up to £70 million.…
Serena Williams thrills New York crowd on US Open return with Alcaraz
New York—Former world No. 1 Serena Williams returned to the US Open stage on Tuesday, partnering with rising Spanish star Carlos Alcaraz in mixed doubles. The pair…
Video: Gas cylinder catches fire at Rajasthan school, sparks panic among students
A video posted online on August 25, 2026, shows a gas cylinder igniting inside a school in Rajasthan, causing students to flee in panic.…
IIT Delhi Students Protest MSc Student's Suicide, Demand Compensation and Probe Into Harassment
On August 25, 2026, students at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi gathered on campus to protest the suicide of an MSc peer, according…
ACB detects ₹1.18 crore loss to Guntur civic body over tender irregularities
The Andhra Pradesh Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has identified an alleged financial loss of ₹1.18 crore to the Guntur Municipal Corporation (GMC) following preliminary scrutiny…
RLM, JD(U) clash over Nitish Kumar's political legacy in Bihar
A public claim by Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM) National President Upendra Kushwaha that he alone represents the political legacy of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish…
A.P., U.K. Sign MoU to Strengthen Urban Infrastructure, Develop Amaravati as Liveable Capital
Andhra Pradesh and the United Kingdom have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at boosting urban infrastructure and positioning Amaravati as a sustainable,…
VW workers boo boss as he urges them to ‘pull together’ amid job cuts
The recent incident at Volkswagen’s major manufacturing plant, where employees reportedly turned on their senior executive during a town‑hall meeting, has sparked widespread discussion…
Sex sells and wins votes – and the Democrats know it | Arwa Mahdawi
Democratic candidates across the United States are increasingly turning to provocative imagery and personal branding tactics that resemble social media marketing strategies, according to…
Judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell’s sex‑trafficking appeal, calling claims ‘demonstrably meritless
A federal judge on August 25, 2026 denied Ghislaine Maxwell’s request to vacate her 2021 conviction for sex trafficking and her 20‑year prison sentence, labeling her…
Real Madrid vs Sociedad: La Liga – prediction, team news, lineups
Real Madrid will host Real Sociedad at the Santiago Bernabéu on Saturday, aiming to secure a second consecutive La Liga victory as they begin…
Severe Waterlogging Hits BHU Campus In Varanasi; Vehicles Stuck, Classes Canceled As Water Rises
VARANASI, India — Heavy overnight rainfall triggered severe waterlogging across the Banaras Hindu University (BHU) campus in Varanasi on Monday, forcing the cancellation of…
BPSC Exam Row: Aspirants Stage Patna Protest, Face Police Lathi Charge And Water Cannons
Aspirants for the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) examination gathered in Patna on Monday, staging a demonstration that quickly escalated into a confrontation with…