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Self-enumeration for Census 2027 began on August 17 in snow-bound areas of Jammu and Kashmir and across Ladakh. The online exercise will run till August 31, followed by physical verification from September 1-30, ahead of winter snowfall that could isolate remote areas.

Ariana Grande brought her Wicked co-star Cynthia Erivo onto the stage at the O2 Arena, giving the audience an unexpected reunion as the pair performed songs from the hit musical. Read more to know.

Indonesia’s earthquake-hit Flores region was struck by a magnitude 5.9 quake on Monday. The tremor comes days after a deadly 7.7 earthquake killed at least 53 people and triggered hundreds of aftershocks.

Kenya’s Linda Mwananchi movement is stepping up its grassroots mobilisation campaign as political activity builds ahead of the 2027 elections. Led by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, the movement is expanding its outreach across counties, with rallies and constituency-level meetings planned in Homa Bay, Nairobi and Meru. Leaders say the focus is on building a stronger nationwide support network and taking political engagement beyond boardrooms and into communities. The movement is also seeking to work with other political figures as it broadens its base. With limited time before the 2027 polls, Linda Mwananchi leaders say they intend to maintain momentum and reach constituencies across Kenya.

At least eight devotees were killed and several others injured in a stampede outside the Ashok Dham Temple in Bihar's Lakhisarai district on Monday, with reports of electrocution after an electric pole fell at the site. Watch the full video on know more on this.

India’s defence strategy evolved from Kargil's defensive stance to active deterrence, as seen in Op Sindoor. Modern focus on joint operations, tech, and firm response deters border misadventures.

Popular Pakistani TikToker Ayesha Gilamana was fatally shot in Taxila when two gunmen opened fire while she was travelling in a car with her siblings. The attack left Ayesha's 15-year-old sister seriously injured.

Rahul Gandhi wrote to Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren, urging him to personally meet students protesting alleged JPSC and JSSC recruitment exam irregularities and resolve their legitimate concerns peacefully.

This year we have had more than 9,600 earthquakes, with 11 that were between 7.0 and 7.9 in magnitude. Major temblors hit Japan, Venezuela, Colombia and Indonesia. Could they all be related to the Kamchatka earthquake in 2025 that disturbed the Ring of Fire?

Before coming into politics, Ossoff served as a national security staffer and legislative assistant to US Representative Hank Johnson, and later became managing director of a documentary production company focused on investigative journalism.

India is seeking to join France’s FCAS sixth-generation fighter programme, expanding defence ties beyond Rafale jets and Scorpène submarines. The move is towards advanced technology, co-development and aerospace cooperation

The US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding has expired, raising fresh uncertainty over the fragile ceasefire and the future of negotiations. Both Washington and Tehran have accused each other of violating the June agreement, while Iran says it has not decided whether to resume talks with the US. At the same time, the Strait of Hormuz has emerged as a critical flashpoint, with discussions over shipping routes and control of the strategic waterway continuing through regional mediators. As Qatar, Pakistan and Oman remain involved in diplomatic efforts, the end of the MoU could determine whether the conflict moves toward renewed negotiations or another dangerous escalation. What happens next between Washington and Tehran?

The Awarapan 2 vs Batwara 1947 box-office clash has turned decisively in Emraan Hashmi's favour after the opening weekend. Read more to know how much both the films earned on day three.

While Zimbabwe, Bangladesh and even Afghanistan have gained Test status and continue to rise in world cricket, beating Australia remains the most crucial win for the lower-ranked teams. Here are five such occasions when the underdogs shocked the six-time world champions across formats.

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay has called for strict action against those responsible for the alleged forest firing. Tensions erupted in Karnataka following a forest firing incident that 3 claimed lives, following which the families of the deceased clashed with forest officials. The confrontation has raised questions over the circumstances of the incident and the response of authorities.

Japan is seeing strong tourism growth as visitors from Asia, the US, Europe and South Korea help make up for shifts in travel patterns. The surge highlights Japan’s continued appeal as a major global tourism destination and provides a boost to its travel and hospitality sectors.

The trailer of Ramayana: Part 1 has taken China by storm, with many in the country stating it looks better than many Chinese films. Ramayana: Part 1 features Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash.

From The Amanda Show and What I Like About You to films such as She's the Man, Hairspray and Easy A, Bynes built a diverse screen career before stepping away from acting. Here are a few movies and shows of actress you can add to your watchlist.

Kasautii Zindagii Kay actress Antarra Banerjee has clarified that she is not associated in the Aravali Express case in which a 31-year-old model-actor was arrested following an alleged altercation with RPF personnel.