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The Datacenter Backlash Unites Political Spectrum Against Big Tech Billionaires
A nationwide revolt against the rapid expansion of hyperscale datacenters is forging an unusual political alliance, as rural conservatives, suburban liberals, and urban progressives…
Karnataka Minister's 'Islam Great Religion' Remark Sparks BJP Backlash
Karnataka state transport minister Basavaraj Rayareddi triggered a political controversy on August 30, 2026, after publicly describing Islam as a "great religion" during an…
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Calls for FIR Against Those Who Conducted Haldwani Rally 'Purification
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has publicly urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to direct the registration of a first information report against individuals she…
Benaka to Organise Month-Long 'Karantha Maasa' Celebration in September
Bengaluru-based cultural organisation Benaka has announced plans to host a month-long 'Karantha Maasa' celebration in September, positioning the programme as one of the wider…
Kandela Khap Condemns Restrictions on Inspections of Haryana Government Schools
The Sarv Jatiya Kandela Khap has issued a sharp condemnation of restrictions placed on inspections of government schools in Haryana, alleging that the move…
Five Arrested in Andhra Pradesh Sexual Assault Case as Police Launch Investigation
Police in Andhra Pradesh have arrested five individuals in connection with a sexual assault case, marking what authorities describe as an active and ongoing…
Keralam Islamic Scholar Says Women's Public Appearances Will Cause 'Great Destruction
A prominent Islamic scholarly body in Kerala has issued a directive warning that women appearing alongside men in public spaces would cause "great destruction,"…
Four Persons Arrested in Ambur for Alleged Baby Sale as Investigation Into Infant Trafficking Network Continues
Police in Ambur, Tamil Nadu have arrested four individuals suspected of involvement in the sale of an infant, according to reporting by The Hindu.…
NASA’s Roman Space Telescope Launches to Map Dark Energy and Hunt Exoplanets
August 31, 2026 — Cape Canaveral, Fla. NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope lifted off from Kennedy Space Center on Sunday morning aboard a…
WhatsApp Chat Used to Launder Cash for Crime and Extremism
An investigation by the BBC has uncovered evidence that a WhatsApp messaging group served as an operational hub for coordinating money laundering activities connected…
Transfer roundup: Ollie Watkins completes move to Al-Hilal from Aston Villa
Ollie Watkins has completed his move from Aston Villa to Al-Hilal, ending a six-year spell at the Birmingham club that transformed him from a…
Messi's Four-Goal Outburst Powers 7-1 Miami Rout of Montreal as Argentine Star Sets New MLS Mark
Lionel Messi produced one of the most commanding individual performances of his Major League Soccer career on Sunday, scoring four goals and adding an…
15 Missing, 62 Evacuated After Flash Flood Hits Grand Canyon; More Storms Feared
A flash flood struck the Grand Canyon on Thursday, leaving 15 people missing and forcing the evacuation of 62 others, according to emergency officials.…
India and Uzbekistan Upgrade Ties to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, Target $5 Billion in Annual Trade
NEW DELHI — India and Uzbekistan elevated their bilateral relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership during high-level talks, announcing an annual trade goal of…
Right to Question Not Defiance, Every Dissent Not a Threat: SC Judge
Supreme Court Justice Ujjal Bhuyan has delivered a pointed defence of dissent in a democracy, asserting that the right to question authority is a…
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Claims Third Place on All-Time Global Box Office List
Sony Pictures and Marvel's Spider-Man: Brand New Day has surpassed James Cameron's Avatar: The Way of Water to become the third highest-grossing film in…
GHMC Intensifies Mosquito Awareness Drive in Hyderabad as Monsoon Season Approaches
The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation has launched an intensified public awareness campaign urging residents and commercial establishments to eliminate mosquito breeding sites, marking a…
Three Youths Killed in Motorcycle Crash in Sri Sathya Sai District, Andhra Pradesh
Three young people died in a motorcycle accident in Sri Sathya Sai district, Andhra Pradesh, on Saturday, according to local authorities. The incident has…
Tamil Nadu Urges Supreme Court to Direct Karnataka to Release Accumulated Cauvery Water Backlog
Tamil Nadu has escalated its campaign to secure water it believes is owed under decades of court-ordered allocations, filing an application before the Supreme…
Children and Families Drive Growing Adoption Programme at Vizag's Indira Gandhi Zoological Park
VISAKHAPATNAM — The Indira Gandhi Zoological Park in Visakhapatnam has drawn strong public participation through its animal adoption initiative, with children and families emerging…
Andhra University Statistics Alumni Hold Reunion, Mark Department's Legacy
The Department of Statistics at Andhra University convened a reunion of its alumni in Visakhapatnam, drawing former students and faculty to mark the academic…
Melukara and Kottathoor Kaithakkodi Win Aranmula Uthrittathi Boat Race
Melukara Palliyodam claimed victory in the A-Batch final at the 2026 Aranmula Uthrittathi Boat Race on the Pampa River, underscoring the enduring place of…
US Strikes Iran for First Time in a Month as Tehran Vows Retaliation Against Jordan Base
The United States launched strikes against Iranian rocket launchers near the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, ending a month-long pause in direct American military…
Flash Floods Strike Grand Canyon National Park, Around 15 Reported Missing
More than 15 people were reported missing on Sunday after flash floods swept through a remote corridor of Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona…