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Backing the continued suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, J&K CM Omar Abdullah said Kashmir has borne the brunt of restrictions on the use of its rivers.

Google will launch Fitbit Air in India in October 2026. The screenless fitness tracker offers 24/7 heart-rate tracking, SpO2, sleep monitoring and up to seven days of battery life. Google has not yet announced the official Indian price or exact launch date.

Iran is increasingly using nationalism to unite society amid war with Israel and the US. Weaker hijab enforcement is an example of how Iranian identity is gaining ground against the regime’s Islamist narratives.

Tamil Nadu’s investment plans have triggered a political confrontation between the ruling TVK government led by Chief Minister Vijay and the opposition DMK. The TVK government says 97 MoUs were signed during the Vetri Tamil Nadu Investment Conclave 2026, with investment commitments from the first 100 days of the government expected to cross ₹1 lakh crore, potentially generating around 1.2 lakh jobs. However, the DMK has questioned the claims, arguing that a significant portion of the projects were initiated or finalised during its previous tenure. Former Industries Minister TRB Rajaa also questioned the uncertainty surrounding key infrastructure projects, particularly the proposed Parandur airport and Hosur airport. The opposition argues that major infrastructure projects are crucial for attracting new investments to Tamil Nadu and has questioned the TVK government's position on their status.

NATO fighter jets shot down a rogue drone over eastern Latvia's Balvi region early Friday, marking the second such interception in the country in just a week. Latvia's defence ministry linked the drone's entry to "Russian electromagnetic warfare," triggering a brief air alert with residents told to seek shelter before it was lifted.

The Supreme Court on Friday quashed all FIRs against comedian Samay Raina and four others over derogatory comments made against persons with disabilities.

Delhi Police uses artificial intelligence to secure Independence Day at the Red Fort. Nearly 1,000 AI CCTV cameras, facial recognition vans, and the Abhigyan fingerprint app help forces instantly detect suspicious individuals and abandoned objects.

Iga Swiatek defeated Elena Rybakina 6-2, 6-3 in the National Bank Open final in Toronto to claim her first WTA Tour title of 2026 and 26th career title.

Colombia is assessing the devastating impact of a 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck the country's western region. The death toll has risen to 281, with hundreds still missing and thousands injured. Nearly 45,000 families have reportedly been affected, while rescue teams continue searching collapsed buildings and remote areas for survivors. International assistance is also arriving as authorities work to provide food, medical aid and other essential supplies.

India is facing a fresh food inflation warning as rising edible oil prices, global supply disruptions and weather risks threaten to put additional pressure on household budgets. Inflation is now expected to average around 5.1%, more than double last year's 2% level, with risks tilted to the upside. Edible oil has emerged as a major pressure point, with packed sunflower oil prices rising around 18%, palm oil around 14%, soybean oil nearly 12%, groundnut oil over 9% and mustard oil more than 7%. India imports more than half of the edible oil it consumes, making domestic prices highly sensitive to developments in global markets. The Russia-Ukraine war and disruptions in the Black Sea are adding further uncertainty, as Russia and Ukraine remain major suppliers of sunflower products and other agricultural commodities. At the same time, El Niño-related weather risks could affect India's monsoon and reduce yields of oilseeds such as soybean, groundnut and mustard. While India's food-grain inventories remain relatively strong and rainfall has improved, rising energy and transport costs, global commodity pressures and weather uncertainty could keep food inflation elevated.

Europe's brutal 2026 fire season shows no signs of slowing. Wildfires have scorched 37,000 hectares in Spain, while crews in Bosnia battle to contain a vast forest fire of their own. Meanwhile, England is grappling with a historic drought, with dry conditions fueling blazes that have damaged properties across the country.

Scientists in Alabama, US, have discovered a completely new genus and species of cavefish after studying an underground cave system for around 30 years. The eyeless, pale fish has been named the “Demon Cavefish” and represents a previously unknown evolutionary lineage.

South actress Shakeela has shared a serious health scare, revealing she underwent major neck surgery after years of lying sideways in bed for hours, playing phone games and scrolling reels.

This is not the first time that Badal was attacked, two years ago an attempt to assassinate him was made at the entrance of the Golden Temple in Amritsar.

Black Mirror director Ally Pankiw has revealed that she turned down an opportunity to direct the upcoming Harry Potter series. Read to know more.

A major rescue operation is underway in Chamoli, Uttarakhand, after water and debris flooded an under-construction THDC tunnel at Pipalkoti, trapping workers inside. At least seven people have died, while others were rescued and taken to Gopeshwar District Hospital. NDRF and SDRF teams continue searching the tunnel as rising water complicates the operation.

The White House has dropped a bombshell trade report, accusing over 40 countries, including Mexico, Canada, India, and the EU, of helping China dodge US tariffs through what it calls "The Great Transshipment Scam." Goods are allegedly relabeled or lightly processed in these countries before reaching American shores at lower duty rates.

Rani Mukerji received the La Trobe Honorary Doctorate on August 14 (Friday). Filled with emotion, the actress broke down in tears during the ceremony.

Trump orders the navy to restore steam-powered carrier systems, permits limited foreign warship construction and imposes new tariffs on drones and parts