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Srisailam Temple Reports Surge in Pilgrims on First Sravanam Sunday
The Srisailam temple witnessed a substantial increase in devotee turnout on the first Sunday of the Sravanam month, as thousands of pilgrims converged on…
Cauvery Water Dispute: Karnataka Chief Minister Balances Farmer Interests With Legal Compliance
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has asserted that the state government is committed to a dual strategy of protecting the livelihoods of farmers while…
South Lebanon Doctor Describes Escalating Humanitarian Toll Amid Israeli Strikes
Israeli military strikes in southern Lebanon have resulted in at least 11 deaths, marking what local authorities characterize as the most significant escalation in…
Ukraine Launches 600 Drones in Major Aerial Assault on Russia
Ukraine executed one of the most extensive aerial operations of the conflict on August 16, 2026, deploying a swarm of approximately 600 drones against…
Cate Blanchett to Star in Electra/Persona as Greek Tragedy Trends
LONDON — Cate Blanchett is set to headline the upcoming production of Electra/Persona, a theatrical project arriving amid a surge of renewed public interest…
Europe Faces Broad Economic Disruptions Amid Severe Heatwaves
Extreme summer temperatures across mainland Europe have triggered a wave of systemic economic disruptions, impacting critical infrastructure, energy production, and industrial productivity. From the…
The first anti-AI protester to be jailed has a message for OpenAI, Anthropic and Meta: ‘Regain your humanity
Wynd Kaufman, a 69-year-old activist and member of the group StopAI, has become the first person to be incarcerated for protests targeting the artificial…
Sri Lanka Regains Momentum After Rapid Indian Collapse in Galle
A rain-shortened second day in Galle has fundamentally altered the trajectory of the Test match, as a frantic 90-minute window of play saw Sri…
He said it was unloaded’: 2 screeners recall Varanasi airport ‘accidental’ firing incident
Two cargo screeners were injured at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport in Varanasi after a passenger discharged a pistol during a security screening process.…
Devdutt Padikkal Records Career-Best 167 to Anchor India in Galle Test
Devdutt Padikkal delivered a commanding performance in the Test match against Sri Lanka in Galle, scoring a career-high 167 runs to secure his maiden…
Government Investigates Fraudulent Salary Drawals Across Departments
The government has initiated a comprehensive investigation into systemic irregularities regarding the drawal of salaries and remuneration across various departments. The probe follows the…
Farmers Urged to Reduce Paddy Cultivation as El Nino Deepens Water Concerns
Agricultural authorities have issued an urgent advisory to farmers to scale back paddy cultivation as the deepening effects of the El Nino weather pattern…
Student Death Over Drugs Very Painful: Vice-President
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has expressed profound grief following the death of a student linked to drug use, describing the tragedy as "very painful"…
BRS Demands CAG Audit Over Use of Political Imagery on Smart Ration Cards
The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) has formally called for a Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) audit after the Telangana government included photographs of Chief…
Kerala Police Initiate Probe Against Educational Channels Offering Exam Clues
The Kerala Police have launched a criminal investigation into a network of YouTube and Instagram channels accused of misleading students by claiming to possess…
West Bengal Chief Minister Denies BJP Involvement in Assault of CJP Volunteer and Death of Father
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has formally denied allegations that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was responsible for the assault of a Citizens…
Returning to Dating After Long Absence Requires Internal Alignment and Real-World Engagement
Individuals re-entering the dating market after years of solitude face a landscape fundamentally altered by digital mediation and shifting social norms. Relationship expert Annalisa…
Deepfake Anthony Albanese Used in Investment Scams to Defraud Australians of $7.4 Million
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has issued an urgent warning to the public following a surge in sophisticated investment scams that utilize…
Ukraine Targets Wildberries Logistics Hubs to Disrupt Russian Economy
Ukraine has initiated a sustained campaign of precision strikes against the logistics infrastructure of Wildberries, Russia's largest online retailer. Since mid-July 2026, operations have…
Russian Strike Destroys Kyiv Book Market, Leaving Multiple Casualties
KYIV, UKRAINE — A Russian missile strike on a bustling outdoor book market in central Kyiv on Sunday killed at least four people and…
Italy: Four Renaissance Artworks Stolen From Messina Museum in Sicily
In a brazen overnight heist, four priceless Renaissance artworks by the renowned Italian painter Antonello da Messina were stolen from the Museo Regionale in…
Palestinian Families Besieged in Qusra as Settler Violence Escalates
Families in the West Bank village of Qusra have been trapped inside their homes for seven consecutive days under a siege conducted by Israeli…
Suvendu Adhikari Calls for Probe Into Death of Former TMC Legislator Asish Banerjee
The discovery of the body of Asish Banerjee, a veteran leader of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and five-time former legislator, has sparked immediate political…
PV Sindhu Integrates Sports Science and Conditioning for World Championships Bid
PV Sindhu is overhaulng her training methodology by integrating advanced sports science and specialized strength and conditioning (S&C) protocols as she targets a record-breaking…