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"If he’s 17 or 18, who cares?" Australian fast bowling legend Brett Lee defends Indian batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi amid ongoing age debates.

The Tokyo governor said detailed surveys for the renovation work would get underway this fiscal year. Highlighting the need for stronger shelters, Koike cited North Korea's launch of what appeared to be a ballistic missile on Thursday.

Michael B. Jordan and singer RAYE have found themselves at the centre of fresh romance speculation after being spotted together during an outing in Los Angeles. Read to know more.

A Mathura woman, her daughter and the daughter’s boyfriend have been accused of sedating a man, killing him with a stone and burning his body in a forest. Police are searching for the missing remains.

Sarma said once the park's final notification is issued, the government will push for a scientifically based 1-km Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) instead. He explained that this change would relax restrictions on civic projects, including plans for a modern stadium in Bokakhat.

Sai Sudharsan's foot injury has ruled him out of the first Sri Lanka Test. Sarfaraz Khan and Shaik Rasheed are in line to replace him in the Indian squad.

The 2030 Commonwealth Games baton has officially been handed over to India, marking the beginning of preparations for the next edition of the Games in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. India is planning a larger, multi-sport event featuring 15 to 17 disciplines, significantly expanding on Glasgow's scaled-down edition. Two sports being strongly considered for inclusion are Yoga and Kabaddi, both deeply rooted in Indian heritage. Officials believe the 2030 Commonwealth Games could become a major milestone in India's sporting ambitions while also strengthening Ahmedabad's bid to host the 2036 Olympic Games. The inclusion of Yoga and Kabaddi could provide both disciplines with unprecedented global exposure.

BLACKPINK reunited as a four-member group for their 10th anniversary livestream, marking 10 years since their debut. Member Jisoo apologised to fans during a recent livestream.

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka suffered a stunning Round of 16 exit at WTA Toronto, falling to Ekaterina Alexandrova in a three-set thriller. Read full report.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced that talks between Iran and Oman regarding a temporary shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz are nearing completion, but the strategic waterway will remain closed until the United States meets separate conditions

Turkey is rapidly surging ahead in the global defense sector, spearheading a technological arms race to develop next-generation unmanned combat aerial vehicles (UCAVs). Building on the global success of the Bayraktar TB2 and Akıncı, Turkish aerospace giants Baykar and TAI are introducing cutting-edge platforms like the carrier-capable Bayraktar Kızılelma stealth fighter drone and the flying-wing ANKA III.

US Vice President JD Vance spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, August 8, 2026, as India and the United States look to deepen their Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. The call comes amid heightened tensions and major geopolitical developments in West Asia.

In his first remarks after resignation almost two weeks later, former Union education minister and Sambalpur BJP MP Dharmendra Pradhan said that he requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to allow him to announce resignation to avoid the students being misled

Perez Hilton's family has provided a new update on his condition following his hospitalisation earlier this week. Reportedly, his condition remains serious but stable and might require surgery. Read to know more.

The protest by Kerala’s LPST rank holders has entered its 35th day as candidates demand appointment orders after clearing the PSC selection process. Their agitation comes amid a separate probe into alleged irregularities in a Kerala PSC examination.

The Cockroach Janta Party has sent a delegation to join the student protest in Jharkhand with its spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka stating that he is in complete solidarity with the students and the team of CJP will extend all help possible to the protesting students

Amid renewed conversations and speculations around the health of Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, a new video showing him speaking to supporters has been released. However, it isn't clear how old the video is or if it was taken before or after Mojtaba became the supreme leader

US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Dan Caine has urged senior Trump advisers to seek an off-ramp from the Iran war, as Washington and Tehran explore ways to secure commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

Yellow heat health alert, was issued at 9am on Saturday, covering most of England, apart from the North East and North West.