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Delhi Capitals wicketkeeper Abishek Porel has been arrested by Bengal's Mogra Police in a rape and sexual assault case following Calcutta High Court orders.

Deepika Padukone is gearing up to wrap up the shooting for Allu Arjun's Raaka, directed by Atlee. The actress is reportedly playing a pregnant woman in the film.

Tamil Nadu Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson defended his mixed Tamil-English speaking style in the Assembly after DMK MLA TM Rajendran criticized his Budget presentation over grammatical errors and language switching. Wilson said his delivery was his “unique style” and asked critics to accept it.

FCRA Amendment Bill 2026 faces Opposition resistance as Centre seeks JPC consensus. Know Amit Shah's assurance, Church concerns and what happens next

Cambridge University added a warning to the famous children's story Little Red Riding Hood, stating it contained “adult content” and “themes of violence”. Humanities students were asked to take a critical look at childhood stories.

A tragic domestic incident unfolded at a luxury hotel near Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport, where a 40-year-old manager, S.G. Imran, allegedly strangled his two minor daughters, 10-year-old Shaik Zoya and 5-year-old Shaik Zehara, before attempting to take his own life.

Former Australian all-rounder Moises Henriques will captain his birth nation Portugal in the 2028 T20 World Cup qualifiers starting August 14.

Heatwaves are reshaping French real estate as buyers look for summer comfort, shuttered facades, and homes protected against extreme heat.

The reception at the Pawar family’s 6, Janpath residence in Delhi celebrated Revati Sule's marriage to Nagpur-based industrialist Sarang Lakhani. The couple married in Mumbai in Jun. The reception saw leaders from across parties rub shoulders, exchange pleasantries, and have conversation.

India Independence Day 2026: Partition was the ugly truth faced by millions of people as India gained independence from British rule in 1947. Millions left their homes, and around two million lost their lives to violence. Here are some books that capture the pain of the times.

India isn't alone on August 15. Learn how South Korea, North Korea, Congo, Bahrain, and Liechtenstein share this historic date for their independence.

Former SA star Chris Morris tells WION how SA20 is building depth for South Africa's cricket future by pairing young talent with international legends.

Iran-backed Houthis escalated attacks on vessels in the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb, particularly targeting Saudi-linked ships. The Tihamah attack that killed three crew members is a major turning point, as it involves Pakistani casualties, amid the wider Iran-US-Israel war.

NASA has invited ISRO to join its Moon Base programme near the lunar South Pole. Here is what the project aims to achieve and its timeline beyond 2029.

Typhoon Dolphin threatens Beijing with more than 150mm of rain in 24 hours. See China flood alerts, evacuations, closures and Japan's storm threat

The makers of Mirzapur: The Movie have finally unveiled the trailer of the highly-awaited film. Marking the return of Pankaj Tripathi, Divyenndu, and Ali Fazal, the cast also features new faces including Jitendra Kumar, and Ravi Kishan.

The Tamil Nadu Assembly passed a resolution urging the Centre to abolish NEET and restore Class 12 marks-based admission for undergraduate medical courses.

Ex-Pakistan captain Rashid Latif urges the PCB to keep Babar Azam away from English media during the UK Test tour and let Shan Masood handle pressers.

India also firmly rejected China’s objections to the naming of 27 places in Arunachal Pradesh, asserting that the state is an integral part of India and stressing that peace and tranquillity along the border remain vital to bilateral ties.