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PM Modi, President Putin Attend World Nomad Games Following Bilateral Talks at SCO Summit in Bishkek
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin held bilateral talks on the margins of the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit in Bishkek,…
Kerala Ministers Condemn Muslim Cleric's Remark Restricting Women to Homes
Kerala cabinet ministers have publicly condemned a Muslim cleric for remarks suggesting women should be confined to their homes, denouncing the comments as sexist…
I Wasn't Even Born: Telangana Voters Question SIR Notices Seeking Old Documents
Telangana's voter registration exercise has descended into administrative chaos after thousands of residents received government notices demanding historical documents that predate their own birth,…
U.P. Congress Chief Ajay Rai Flags IAS Officer Divya Mittal's Resignation, Seeks Governor's Intervention
Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Rai has formally sought the intervention of the state Governor over the resignation of IAS officer Divya Mittal, describing…
Tamil Nadu Police Launch Campaign to Clear National Highways of Illegally Parked Vehicles
The Tamil Nadu Police have launched a statewide enforcement campaign targeting the illegal parking of vehicles along national highway corridors, an initiative authorities say…
Tamil Nadu Handlooms Minister Announces Revised Dhoti Length for Pongal Gift Scheme
Tamil Nadu Handlooms Minister R. Gandhi told the state Legislative Assembly on Wednesday that the government will revise the length of dhotis distributed under…
Ice Island Survives Run-In With Joe Island
Arctic ice islands — massive, detached slabs of glacial ice — continue to drift through some of the most strategically and ecologically significant waters…
Airlink Defends Low-Level Jet Flyby Before Cape Town Rugby Match
Two of South African regional carrier Airlink's Embraer jets flew at low altitude over DHL Stadium in Cape Town on August 31, 2026, moments…
Europe Emerges as the Only Actor With Leverage to Halt the AI Arms Race, Analysts Argue
A growing chorus of political figures, technologists, and labor leaders has converged on a single diagnosis: the unregulated escalation of artificial intelligence capabilities is…
Madrid residents brace for noise and disruption from new F1 circuit
Madrid residents are preparing for anticipated noise and disruption as the newly built Madring Formula One circuit readies to host its inaugural Spanish Grand…
Tennessee Volunteers to Wear Dolly Parton Tribute on Helmets During 2026 College Football Season
The University of Tennessee announced Monday that its football program will honor the late Dolly Parton with a helmet decal throughout the 2026 college…
Vijay Backs Rahul Gandhi as Prime Ministerial Candidate, Says Tamil Nadu Congress Leader Tharahai Cuthbert
Actor-turned-politician Vijay has endorsed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi as the opposition's prime ministerial face, according to Tamil Nadu Congress spokesperson Tharahai Cuthbert. The statement…
₹28.87 Crore Rice Diversion Case: CBI Books Eight in Subsidised Grain Scam Linked to FCI and NERAMAC
The Central Bureau of Investigation has registered a case against eight individuals in an alleged ₹28.87 crore scheme to divert subsidised rice that was…
Haryana Private Hospitals to Halt Ayushman Bharat Services for 24 Hours Over Rs 1,200 Crore in Pending Dues
Private hospitals across Haryana are set to suspend services under the central government's Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme for 24 hours beginning September 1,…
PM Modi Urges Iran to Ensure Peace, Freedom of Navigation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi pressed Iran to ensure peace and freedom of navigation during bilateral talks with President Masoud Pezeshkian at the Shanghai Cooperation…
Onions Arrive From Nashik to Ease Wholesale Prices in Chennai
Wholesale onion prices in Chennai are expected to decline following the arrival of fresh stock from Nashik, Maharashtra, one of India's largest onion-producing regions,…
State Liable to Compensate for Injury or Damage Caused by Wild Animal Attacks: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has ruled that the state government bears liability to provide compensation to individuals who suffer injury, death, or property damage…
Andhra Pradesh Government Moves to Resolve Journalists' Housing Issue in Amaravati
The Andhra Pradesh government has initiated steps to address a longstanding housing concern faced by journalists in and around Amaravati, the state's designated capital…
Over 55,000 Students Get Provisional Allotment Through Upward Movement After Round 3 of TNEA 2026
More than 55,000 candidates have received provisional seat allotments under the upward movement provision following Round 3 of the Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA)…
A Plane Lunar Eclipse: NASA Highlights Lunar Event in September 1 APOD Feature
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD) for September 1, 2026, showcases a lunar eclipse, pairing a featured image with an astronomer-authored explanation of…
Trump Suggests US Support for UK Falkland Islands Sovereignty Under Review
Donald Trump has indicated he is reconsidering American backing for British sovereignty over the Falkland Islands, a move that would mark a significant departure…
The Music That Made Dolly Parton a Global Icon
Dolly Parton's decades-long status as a global music figure rests on a foundation of Appalachian folk traditions, gospel hymnody, and bluegrass instrumentation that distinguished…
Priyank Kharge Vows to Quit Politics If Role in KPSC Recruitment Irregularities Is Proved
Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge has issued a public challenge to his critics, declaring he would exit politics entirely if evidence demonstrates his involvement in…
FIR Against Rahul Gandhi in Haldwani 'Purification' Row Sparks Fresh BJP-Congress Confrontation
An FIR has been registered against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in connection with the Haldwani "purification" controversy, triggering a sharp political confrontation between the…