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In what President Bola Tinubu hailed as the country's largest single-day rescue operation, Nigerian security forces have successfully freed over 300 abducted citizens from forest captivity. The landmark mission secured the release of 163 villagers—predominantly women, children, and patients—who were originally snatched six months ago during a brutal militant raid on the Woro community in Kwara State, alongside 145 others primarily from neighboring Niger State.

During his tenure, the Tata Group made some of its most significant strategic moves, including the acquisition of Air India and its expansion into semiconductors, electronics, electric vehicles, batteries, and digital businesses.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has announced she will step down from her high-profile role at the end of August, describing the choice as a "bittersweet" transition. Leavitt, the youngest person ever to hold the position at 28 years old, stated that balancing the intense, around-the-clock demands of the West Wing with raising her two young children—including a newborn daughter born in May—became increasingly difficult following her return from maternity leave.

Citing the cumulative investment MoUs inked during the first 100days of their Government, Minister Keerthana said that the commitments exceeded Rs 1 lakh crore ($10.5 bn) and that they had the potential to generate over 1.2 lakh jobs.

In 80 years, a lot has changed. And if we talk about cinema, it has evolved in every aspect of storytelling. But do you know which was the first movie released after India gained independence?

Ha Young is facing backlash over her great-grandfather's alleged pro-Japanese activities. Read to know more about how the revelation of her family history led to controversy.

Trump has announced Karoline Leavitt will leave as White House press secretary at the end of August to spend more time with her family. Reports cite burnout after her maternity leave, while unverified conspiracy theories link her exit to an Air Force One incident.

Plans for a highly anticipated Barbie sequel are reportedly hanging in the balance as Warner Bros. and the film's core creative team lock horns over a high-stakes pay dispute. Despite the original 2023 movie grossing a staggering $1.4 billion globally, director Greta Gerwig, co-writer Noah Baumbach, and star-producers Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling have turned down multiple studio offers.

BLACKPINK’s Lisa is rumoured to be dating Thai actor Blue Pongtiwat after being spotted with him in Thailand, Hong Kong, and Japan, alongside attending family events together. The news comes amid break-up news of Lisa and LVMH heir Frédéric Arnault.

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has revealed how discipline and regular exercise helped him lose 46 kg, from 135 kg to 89 kg. He credits the COVID-19 pandemic and personal losses with changing his approach to health, making exercise a non-negotiable part of his daily routine.

Following Stephen Fleming's departure after 18 years, Ashwin predicts Eoin Morgan could be CSK's next head coach, noting the vacancy complicates active IPL trade window negotiations.

Dylan Walsh's cameo message about Heated Rivalry season 2 has sparked a widespread discussion and has reportedly landed him in trouble. Read to know more.

Kashmir Valley steps up preparations for Independence Day with a full-dress rehearsal at Srinagar’s Bakshi Stadium. Thousands of students performed patriotic programmes as security forces conducted a march-past amid heightened security and terror threat alerts.

Seven labourers in Madhya Pradesh’s Panna district found a 17.96-carat gem-quality diamond worth at least Rs 50 lakh in a jointly leased mine. The stone will be auctioned in October.

Vladimir Putin’s visit to the disputed Kuril Islands has reignited a decades-old territorial dispute with Japan. Tokyo has strongly protested the trip, insisting the four southernmost islands are Japanese territory. Here’s why the Kurils remain a major flashpoint between Moscow and Tokyo.

On August 12, the RRR star Jr NTR underwent shoulder surgery at Hyderabad's KIMS Hospitals after reportedly sustaining an injury during the filming of Dragon. After the surgery went well, the actor took to social media and thanked fans, friends, and family for their prayers and support.

The Monsoon Session of Parliament has ended on Aug 13 as the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha was adjourned sine die. The session is being termed as a washout as total number of bills passed was 12 amid repeated interruption from Opposition and no statement by Home Minister Amit Shah

Looking for the perfect name for your dog? Explore the most popular dog names that definitely mirror the charm and unique personality. To help you find the ideal fit for your furry friend, take a look at the curated list below.

In Italy, the number 17 has a bad reputation. Ancient Romans probably did not consider it a lucky number, and so the belief seems to have stretched till today. Some think the reason is the way it is written in ancient Roman numerals.