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US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said the MEA had requested “no questions” from the press ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump’s meeting at the G7 Summit in France. India’s Ministry of External Affairs said discussions around media arrangements and public appearances are standard protocol ahead of high-level VVIP visits.

The three-match series will begin on Sep 13, with all games scheduled to be played at New Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium.

Karnataka's Vidhana Soudha turned into a battleground on Monday as BJP workers and leaders tried to force their way into the state legislature, demanding Minister B Nagendra's resignation over the alleged ₹180 crore Valmiki Corporation scam. Police blocked their entry, leading to scuffles and detentions, including senior leader CT Ravi.

A study published in The Lancet has proved that cutting traffic emissions improves lung development and function in kids. The paper was based on a 2019 measure taken in London, which shows that it is important to cut out toxins from the air for the health of kids.

The Indian government said discussions over public appearances by leaders are normal practice after US Ambassador Sergio Gor's remarks on the Modi-Trump G7 meeting.

After the massive buzz around Dhurandhar, Akshaye Khanna is all smiles as he begins work on his Telugu debut Mahakali. Director Puja Kolluru shared a selfie with the actor from the film’s sets, giving fans a glimpse of Khanna’s new project. The actor, who won praise for his portrayal of Rehman Dakait in Dhurandhar, is now stepping into the Telugu film industry with Mahakali. The behind-the-scenes picture has already sparked curiosity among fans eager to see what Khanna brings to his next role.

The Tamil Film Producers Council (TFPC) and the Tamil Film Active Producers Association have jointly announced a complete industry freeze starting September 1, 2026, halting all new theatrical releases, film shootings, and post-production work.

A viral video showing a woman in a short black dress stepping out of a car sparked an unnecessary political storm after social media accounts falsely claimed it was Tamil Nadu Industries Minister S Keerthana. The 29-year-old minister firmly clarified it wasn't her, but didn't stop there, calling out what she described as a "fragile, regressive mindset" behind the trolling. "But even if it were, why should it matter?" she wrote on X, accusing DMK and AIADMK supporters of turning women's clothing choices into political ammunition.

A rift has opened in the Cine and TV Artistes Association (CINTAA) after President Poonam Dhillon and Senior VP Padmini Kolhapure have been accussed of running a ‘dictatorship.’ The conflict has led to the resignation of 11 of 21 Executive Committee members.

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay unveiled a fresh set of welfare measures in the Assembly, headlined by the "Annapoorani Super 6" scheme, offering three free LPG cylinders annually to women heads of households, starting Pongal 2027. With a ₹4,000 crore annual outlay, it's expected to benefit over 1.30 crore families. Vijay also expanded the "Vetri Payanam" free bus travel scheme to cover Express, Deluxe, and hill-area buses for women and transgender persons from October 2, with no trip limits or income cap

27-year-old Indian national Gurdeep Singh was shot and killed near Stanley Avenue in Brooklyn, New York. The Consulate General of India has expressed condolences and is providing assistance to his family.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow will increase fertiliser supplies to India as he praised growing trade and strong bilateral ties during talks with S Jaishankar.

Iran’s rial fell past 2 million to the dollar as US President Donald Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned of a massive economic warfare on the Islamic Republic. The “economic D-Day” could include secondary sanctions. The crushing inflation and war are fomenting a crisis

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay has officially confirmed his government will scrap the long-proposed Parandur greenfield airport project, citing the interests of farmers and local communities who had protested for years against losing their land. Vijay assured the Assembly that a new site will be identified where there's no local opposition, and announced plans to expand Meenambakkam airport with a new Terminal-5, raising its capacity to 55 million passengers annually. DMK has slammed the move, arguing the state lacks authority to unilaterally scrap the project since civil aviation falls under the Centre.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar travelled to Moscow for a two-day visit, co-chairing the 27th Session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission with First Deputy PM Denis Manturov, and holding talks with Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on regional and global issues. The visit comes as India prepares to host Russian President Vladimir Putin for his expected visit next month around the BRICS Summit.

A US sailor deployed in West Asia expressed heartbreak after ICE detained his father, who was awaiting green card approval, as DHS cited illegal entry despite military family status.

Rishabh Pant surpassed legendary Australian wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist to become the third-highest six-hitter in Test cricket during India’s second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has rejected calls for national elections during the ongoing war with Russia, warning that holding a vote under wartime conditions could split Ukrainian society and threaten the country’s stability. The debate intensified after former Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov called for wartime elections on August 18. Under Ukraine’s current martial law, presidential and parliamentary elections remain suspended.

Former diplomat Navdeep Suri has raised concerns over Punjab’s ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls after officials sought documents to verify his Indian citizenship. Suri said his details did not match the 2003 legacy electoral roll, prompting officials to ask for his passport. He questioned how ordinary citizens without passports or older records would meet similar documentation requirements.