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Japan has marked the 81st anniversary of the Hiroshima atomic bombing, with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba reaffirming the country's commitment to its long-standing non-nuclear principles. Thousands gathered at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park to honor the victims of the world's first atomic bombing on August 6, 1945. During the ceremony, Japan pledged to continue supporting global nuclear disarmament while maintaining its commitment to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. The commemoration comes as Japan undertakes its largest military buildup since World War II, citing growing regional security challenges from China, North Korea, and closer Russia-China-North Korea cooperation. The country recently conducted its first live-fire test of a U.S.-made Tomahawk cruise missile, highlighting its expanding conventional defense capabilities.

The minister clarified that Sustainable Aviation Fuel or SAF is an internationally certified aviation fuel recognised by International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO).

ED's Patna zonal office raided the premises under Section 17 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), and the search is still underway at the locations of suspects connected to the case.

The Centre spent ₹74.59 crore on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foreign visits till July 2026, while 2025 recorded the highest annual expenditure, the government informed the Rajya Sabha.

The most detailed photo ever of our Sun has revealed turbulent whirlpools that form when fast-moving plasma slides past slower-moving fluid. This photo can help solve the question of why the corona is hotter than the surface.

Assam and Kerala are known to have seen some of the worst floods in recent years. Kerala is using AI, IoT sensors and community-based warning systems to improve flood preparedness. Assam faces severe Brahmaputra floods driven by geography and climate change.

Bihar's revenue deficit rose from 0.04 per cent to 0.25 per cent of GSDP after the audit. Its fiscal deficit, already exceeding the prescribed target, climbed further too, from 4.16 per cent per the Finance Accounts to 4.37 per cent on a post-audit basis.

Jos Buttler became the highest run-scorer in T20 cricket after surpassing Kieron Pollard's tally, taking his career total to 14,833 runs in his 522nd T20 match, while Pollard is now second with 14,803 runs.

A sharp and alarming escalation in public health concerns has emerged as health authorities report over 1,000 new measles cases within a single 24-hour period. Driven by declining vaccination rates and gaps in herd immunity, the highly contagious viral infection continues to surge across active global hotspots, placing immense strain on pediatric units and local hospitals.

An alarming public health crisis has emerged in western India as a severe outbreak of the Chandipura virus (CHPV) claims the lives of 22 children in Gujarat, with mounting cross-border cases and heightened surveillance reported in neighboring Rajasthan. State health officials confirmed that out of 184 suspected cases tested during the monsoon season, 35 have laboratory-confirmed infections, all affecting children under 15.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are investigating an air safety incident involving U.S. President Donald Trump's military helicopter, Marine One, and a commercial passenger jet near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. According to the FAA's preliminary review, the two aircraft experienced a momentary loss of separation shortly after the passenger plane took off. Officials said both aircraft then continued moving away from each other, and there was no immediate danger. The White House has maintained that President Trump was never at risk, while aviation authorities continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident. The investigation is expected to determine whether additional safety measures are needed around one of the nation's busiest and most tightly controlled airspaces.

Trump denied claims that the Iran conflict depleted US military stockpiles, saying the country has more than enough munitions and threatening legal action against leakers.

Sony reportedly has cancelled the Spider-Man spin-off universe. Chairman Tom Rothman acknowledged that audiences were not satisfied with the recent spin-offs. Read to know more.

A major multistate Salmonella outbreak has sickened at least 345 people across 27 U.S. states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The outbreak has been officially linked to imported jalapeño peppers grown in Sinaloa, Mexico, and distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors.

Sajeeb Wazed Joy, the son of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and a senior Awami League leader, has claimed that Bangladesh is becoming "another Pakistan" while raising concerns over the alleged growing influence of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) in the country. Speaking virtually from the United States ahead of Sheikh Hasina's address at the Foreign Correspondents' Club in New Delhi, Joy alleged that foreign intelligence agencies now operate freely in Bangladesh. He also claimed that hundreds of individuals convicted on terrorism charges during the Awami League government have been released from prison. Joy further alleged that extremist groups are becoming increasingly active and warned that the developments could pose serious security concerns for India and the wider region. His remarks come amid continuing political tensions following the change in Bangladesh's leadership.

House of the Dragon season three is coming to an end on Aug 10 with the final eight episodes. But ahead of its release, here are the questions that the finale of the show must answer.

Student protests in Jharkhand have intensified as thousands continue demonstrating against alleged irregularities in JPSC and JSSC recruitment examinations. The movement, centered in Ranchi, has drawn nationwide attention, with protesters demanding transparency and accountability in government recruitment. The Jharkhand government has formed a task force to engage with the students and asked them to nominate a five-member committee for discussions. However, the protesters have rejected closed-door negotiations and are insisting on a public dialogue with government representatives. The protest, led by the JPSC-JSSC Reform Manch, has been ongoing at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium since July 25. Activist Devendra Nath Mahto has been on an indefinite hunger strike since August 2, vowing to continue until the government accepts the students' demands. Following an appeal from activist Sonam Wangchuk, he agreed to drink water but continues his fast.

A shocking new study from Villanova University published by Cambridge University Press reveals that readers consistently rate AI-written short stories higher in quality and engagement than human-written ones. Researchers found that participants struggled to tell the difference between ChatGPT-generated prose and human authorship, frequently scoring AI text better—especially when it carried a "human" label.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has acknowledged that communicating with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is currently "very difficult". Mojtaba Khamenei, who succeeded his late father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has remained completely out of the public eye and has communicated primarily through written statements following injuries sustained in a US-Israeli strike.