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BJP Condemns TVK MLA's Comments on Amaran Movie; Urges CM Vijay to Reprimand Him
The Bharatiya Janata Party has demanded disciplinary action against a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam legislator following remarks about the 2024 Tamil film Amaran, intensifying the…
Two Killed, Six Injured as SUV Rams into SETC Bus Near Cuddalore
Two men from Chennai were killed and six other people were injured when an SUV collided with a Tamil Nadu State Express Transport Corporation…
NIA Court Sentences Accused in Bengaluru Al-Hind ISIS Conspiracy Case to Seven Years Imprisonment
A special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court has sentenced an accused in the Bengaluru Al-Hind ISIS conspiracy case to seven years of imprisonment, according…
Trump’s ‘economic D‑day’ against Iran risks driving the stakes even higher | Sina Toossi
A senior White House briefing on August 30, 2026, unveiled a sweeping economic offensive against Iran that the administration is branding a decisive “D‑day” strategy. The…
Messina Mystery Deepens as Theft of Renaissance Masterpiece Leaves Investigators Baffled
By Herald Express, August 30, 2026 Messina, Sicily — A brazen theft of a 15th-century painting attributed to Antonello da Messina from a Sicilian…
Iceland Rejects Restarting EU Accession Talks in National Referendum
Icelanders have voted to reject the reopening of European Union membership negotiations, according to official results released Sunday, ending the government's renewed push to…
US and Venezuela Seal 25-Year Oil Deal, Drawing "Biggest in World History" Claim From Trump
The United States and Venezuela have announced a 25-year agreement covering an estimated 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil, a transaction President Donald Trump…
Influencer who died after being ‘tied to tree, burnt alive’ was 7 weeks pregnant
A social media influencer who was allegedly tied to a tree and set ablaze died from her injuries, with authorities confirming she was seven…
Mohammad Amir Calls Himself 'British Local' and Rules Out Pakistan Comeback After Acquiring UK Passport
Former Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir has confirmed that he will not return to international cricket for Pakistan, declaring that his "Pakistan chapter" is…
Karnataka IAS officer arrested in KPSC recruitment exam row
Karnataka CID arrests former Controller of Examinations for alleged non-cooperation in recruitment probe The Karnataka Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested Indian Administrative Service…
PM Modi Joins Yoga Session in Uzbekistan During State Visit
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in a yoga session in Uzbekistan on August 29, the concluding day of a two-day state visit that…
NEET-PG 2026: Power failure disrupts exam at two Jaipur centres; retest for those affected on Sept. 5
A power failure at two National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Postgraduate (NEET-PG) 2026 examination centres in Jaipur on Sunday disrupted the digital testing process…
DGCA Flagged Safety Issues With Tecnam Aircraft Before Kanpur Crash
India's civil aviation regulator had raised safety concerns about Tecnam aircraft at least twice since 2025 before a crash involving the aircraft type occurred…
Iceland Votes Against Restarting EU Membership Talks
Icelanders have rejected a proposal by the government to resume accession negotiations with the European Union, according to results reported by national broadcaster RÚV,…
They Fell in Love. Then Discovered They Were Both Conceived by Sperm Donors. Now France's DNA Testing Ban May Prevent Them From Confirming They're Not Related
A French couple who discovered they were both conceived through sperm donation are facing an unusual legal and biological dilemma: they have no straightforward…
AA Could Face £5bn Takeover Move by German Insurer Allianz
Allianz, the German-based financial services and insurance company, is weighing a potential £5bn takeover bid for AA, the British roadside assistance and vehicle recovery…
WhatsApp Chat Used to Coordinate Cash Transfers for Crime and Extremism, UK Trial Reveals
A criminal network relied on WhatsApp conversations to arrange international cash transfers linked to money laundering, drug trafficking, and the financing of extremism, a…
DDA Releases Master Plan Delhi 2047 FAQs Outlining New Property and Development Regulations
The Delhi Development Authority has published a comprehensive set of frequently asked questions for Master Plan Delhi 2047, the city's new urban planning document…
India Emerges as Key Petrol Supplier to Russia as Refinery Attacks Disrupt Fuel Supplies
India has become a significant supplier of refined petrol to Russia in recent months, according to trade data reviewed by The Hindu, as Ukrainian…
Poonch Custodial Deaths: Gujjar Leaders Express Outrage as Armed Forces Tribunal Clears Brigadier's Record
The Armed Forces Tribunal has cleared the service record of a Brigadier connected to the 2023 Poonch custodial deaths case, a decision that has…
Patna Police Arrest Criminal in Son River Gunfight; 62 Rounds Fired, Two Officers Injured
PATNA — Bihar police arrested one criminal and sustained injuries to two personnel during a gunfight along the banks of the Son River in…
Congregation-Facing Mass Resumes at St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica in Kochi
Congregation-facing Mass has resumed at St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica in Kochi, bringing to a close at one of Kerala's most prominent religious landmarks a…
India Delivers 68.5 Tonnes of Relief, Bailey Bridge and Tunnel Expertise to Flood-Hit Nepal
India has dispatched 68.5 tonnes of relief assistance to Nepal as the Himalayan nation confronts severe flooding that has damaged infrastructure, displaced communities, and…
Gas pipeline leak disrupts traffic on Samruddhi Highway in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
A gas pipeline leak along a stretch of the Samruddhi Highway in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district forced authorities to divert traffic as repair crews…