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India-Bangladesh ties: Dinesh Trivedi holds key meetings with PM Modi in India

Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi to brief him on key diplomatic consultations held in Dhaka. Following high-level discussions with Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman, and Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed, Trivedi conveyed Dhaka's message focused on building a constructive, people-centric, and forward-looking bilateral framework.

‘Exercises in name, expansion in fact’: Taiwan slams planned China-Indonesia drill as ‘political manipulation’

Taiwan condemned a planned China-Indonesia naval drill near its east coast as “political manipulation” and a “military provocation,” warning Beijing against actions that undermine the status quo.

Banglalink gets Bangladesh Bank nod to enter digital payments market. All you need to know

Bangladesh Bank granted telecom operator Banglalink a Payment Service Provider licence for its Mukto Pay platform, expanding digital financial services to unbanked populations and supporting Bangladesh's cashless economy goals.

Iran backed Houthis hit vessel Tihamah, Yemeni coast guard team

At least six people—including four crew members and two rescue workers—were killed in a ruthless "double-tap" missile strike by Iran-backed Houthi rebels targeting the Tanzania-flagged cargo ship Tihamah in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

Mumbai landslide: At least eight trapped under debris, two feared dead

At least two people were killed and several others are feared trapped after a massive landslide struck Gaushiya Chawl in the Kurla West area of Mumbai following incessant heavy overnight rains. The Level-II disaster occurred in the early hours, bringing heavy mud and debris down onto multiple residential shanties.

India at 80: 7 forgotten female freedom fighters who outsmarted British intelligence
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India 80th Independence Day 2026: They carried secret messages, ran underground networks, slipped through police dragnets, and kept revolutionary movements alive when the British crackdown intensified. Here are 7 women freedom fighters whose stories deserve to be remembered.

Indian state imposes widow and orphan cess on petrol, diesel: What it means

Himachal Pradesh has imposed a 60-paise-per-litre Widow and Orphan Cess on petrol and high-speed diesel from August 11. The state government said the revenue will fund welfare measures for widows and orphaned children, while the BJP criticised the levy.

Trump dozes off in Oval Office again, as RFK Jr shakes uncontrollably - Watch

US President Donald Trump was once again caught sleeping during a meeting. After signing new orders on vaccine recommendations for children, he apparently closed his eyes, as is visible in the video. RFK Jr was also seen shaking uncontrollably behind him.

Damascus court delivers verdict against Bashar al-Assad | Syria sentences ousted ruler to death

A criminal court in Damascus has sentenced ousted Syrian president Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia. Following a landmark trial examining the atrocities of Syria's nearly 14-year civil war, the court convicted Assad, his brother Maher al-Assad, and several former security officials on charges including premeditated murder, torture, arbitrary detention, and crimes against humanity.

Jets CB Qwan’tez Stiggers carted off field after losing consciousness; coach shares health update

Jets CB Qwan’tez Stiggers briefly lost consciousness and was carted off during joint practice with the Bucs. Coach Aaron Glenn reported that the 24-year-old is doing well and recovering.

Two feared dead, several trapped after landslide in Mumbai’s Kurla; rescue operations underway

Two dead and several others were trapped after a rain-triggered landslide struck Mumbai’s Kurla early Wednesday. NDRF and emergency teams are conducting active search and rescue operations.

KATSEYE down two members on hiatus as new film, EP, and world tour arrive

Temporarily performing as a quartet, the global girl group KATSEYE prepares for a major EP release, concert documentary, and international tour while prioritising member wellness.

Russia exceeds missile production plans for up to 100%

According to intelligence reports from Ukrainian Defense Intelligence (HUR), Russia has significantly ramped up its defense manufacturing, exceeding baseline monthly missile production targets by up to 120% to 200% for specific variants.

Iran knew Trump’s exact Ankara location as US detected missile threat against Air Force One: Report

US intelligence uncovered a credible missile threat against Air Force One in Ankara, prompting a secret decoy operation where Donald Trump switched planes via a catering truck to leave Turkey safely.

Portugese star Cristiano Ronaldo ties knot with long-time partner Georgina Rodriguez

The wedding capped a decade-long relationship and came after days of intense media speculation in Portugal over the location and timing of the ceremony. Ronaldo, 41, shared a photo of the couple's hands with their wedding bands and the caption: "C (heart) G" on his Instagram account.

Rod Stewart cancels farewell tour after undergoing heart procedure

Stewart’s team said in a statement that the procedure went well and he is now recovering under medical supervision.

David Ellison will move Paramount out of California if the merger doesn’t close by October, amid legal opposition from 12 states

David Ellison's Paramount and Warner Bros merger is one of the biggest deals in the cinema world. While things were about to get finalised, it was the 12-state lawsuit that has now become the biggest nightmare for Ellison and his team.

Trump's trade adviser Peter Navarro slams Indians, claims they ‘firebombed’ him online over ‘Brahmins profiteering’ remark | WATCH

In 2025, Peter Navarro's attacks on India's trade policies and Russian oil purchases had triggered a fierce online backlash. Now, the Trump administration adviser says Indians went too far. All you need to know.

'Inalienable part of our country': India responds to China amid row over naming 27 places in Arunachal Pradesh

India rejected China’s objection to its renaming of 27 places in Arunachal Pradesh, asserting that the state is an integral part of the country. China called the move “illegal” and reiterated its territorial claims, as both sides continue talks on border management and the LAC.