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Russia claims a Su-35 fighter jet struck a US-made Patriot air defence system in Odesa with a Kh-31PM anti-radiation missile from around 125 km away.

Three newborns tragically lost their lives and several others sustained injuries following a devastating fire in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of the District Women's Hospital in Amravati, Maharashtra. The early-morning blaze erupted at approximately 3:15 AM in the ward's outborn section after a sudden malfunction and explosion in a ventilator. Out of the 39 infants admitted across the unit's three sections, hospital staff, nurses, and security personnel rushed into the smoke-filled ward to spearhead a rapid evacuation, successfully rescuing 36 babies.

At least 30 people have been killed after a massive landfill collapse triggered by heavy rains engulfed homes and shelters in Guinea's capital, Conakry. The disaster struck in the early hours of the morning when a huge mound of waste gave way, burying residents as they slept. Rescue teams continue searching through debris for survivors and victims. The tragedy has renewed concerns about urban safety, waste management, and infrastructure in Guinea, where authorities had already warned about the dangers posed by the landfill.

Two undertrials facing charges under the POCSO Act have escaped from the high-security Central Jail in Srinagar, raising questions over prison security. Jammu and Kashmir Police have issued lookout notices and launched a manhunt to trace the accused. One of those named in the notices is Mukhtar Ahmad Gujjar, who is wanted in connection with a POCSO case registered at Soura police station.

From neighbourhood friendships to workplace romances to countryside escapes, several South Korean shows are being embraced as a form of comfort viewing. Read more to know how comfort shows with healing content brings emotional restoration amid the pressures of fast-paced modern life.

The father of 27-year-old Indian national Gurdeep Singh, who was shot dead in Brooklyn over a pizza payment dispute, demands justice and government help to repatriate his son's body from the US.

US President Donald Trump threatened 50 per cent tariffs on Canadian automobiles and steel starting 2027, escalating trade tensions after Canada vowed to match recent US tariffs dollar for dollar.

Kim Soo Hyun recently made a comeback on stage, a year after the controversy around his relationship with the late Kim Sae Ron dominated headlines and forced him to stay away from the public eye.

Panic gripped parts of Nagpur after a chlorine gas leak was reported at a water treatment plant. According to officials, a 900-kg chlorine cylinder developed a leak, prompting an emergency response at the facility. Authorities moved quickly to contain the situation and ensure public safety, while residents in nearby areas reported fear and confusion. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the leak and assess whether safety protocols were followed.

New Zealand is considering new legislation that would prohibit children under the age of 16 from accessing social media platforms. The proposal is aimed at strengthening online safety measures and protecting young users from harmful content, cyberbullying and excessive screen time.

An Se-young’s rise from teenage badminton prodigy to Olympic champion and two-time world champion is a story of resilience, setbacks and relentless evolution

Heavy rain swept across Delhi on Monday, bringing relief from sweltering humidity but leaving several parts of the capital waterlogged. Commuters faced disruption, officegoers stuck in traffic. The IMD issued a red alert for heavy rain and warned of more showers, thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds.

The Tamil Nadu government has ordered comprehensive quality and alcohol-content testing across all state distilleries following public concern and a political controversy surrounding the swift clearance of liquor variants produced by Enrica Enterprises. Prompted by consumer groups and TASMAC employees demanding tighter safety standards, the state-run monopoly has directed officials to verify that all spirits strictly conform to permitted alcohol-by-volume (ABV) limits—such as the standard 42.8% threshold for spirits, alongside specific ranges for beers and wines.

President Trump had vowed that the new US tactic in the war, which represents a shift from military strikes to sanctions-based financial warfare, would impose an “economic D-Day” on Iran. Tehran has been claiming that it has already withstood decades of economic punishment.

UK PM Andy Burnham backs continued defence aid for Ukraine as European allies discuss air defence, Patriot missiles and SCALP missile production in Kyiv

Jurel’s hundred and Pant’s explosive batting powered India to a commanding 503 before their bowlers reduced Sri Lanka to 8/2 at stumps on Day 2.

Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval arrived in Beijing on August 24 for a two-day visit to hold the 25th round of Special Representatives’ talks on the India-China boundary question. Doval is set to meet Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi as the two sides continue discussions on resolving outstanding border issues and maintaining stability along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

Given the giant icebergs, Antarctica does not use cables for the internet. Instead, the research bases are entirely dependent on satellites and hard drives that are sent out on ships. Now, a study has proposed an undersea fibre-optic cable across the Drake Passage to connect it to the world.

The meeting comes weeks before India hosts the BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12-13. Chinese President Xi Jinping is widely expected to attend his first visit to India in seven years, potentially opening the door for further bilateral engagement with India.