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Arsene Wenger has broken his silence on FIFA's controversial proposal to sell a stake in its commercial operations to private investors. The former Arsenal manager, now FIFA's Chief of Global Football Development, said he had no involvement in the project and only learned about it through media reports. Wenger also backed the decision to withdraw the proposal, which faced strong opposition from UEFA, AFC, CONCACAF and several national football associations.

A fresh report claiming the US depleted 80 per cent of its THAAD and 50 per cent of Patriot interceptors during the Iran conflict was denied by US War Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Seven years after Article 370 was revoked, Jammu and Kashmir saw heightened security as opposition parties observed August 5 as a “Black Day”, while the BJP celebrated it as a milestone. PM Modi highlighted development, while opposition parties demanded restoration of statehood

Om Raut's Adipurush was released in theatres in 2023, but it soon caught controversy over how it misrepresented the Hindu epic Ramayana. Now, when Ranbir Kapoor's movie is set to release, netizens are again talking about the Prabhas-starrer.

A New York startup's Rs 6 million loss exposes the dangers of unmanaged flexible work. While AI handles logistics, the incident proves businesses must combine unlimited leave with strict outcome-based targets and active human leadership to survive.

Pradeep Ram Singh Rawat, best known for his memorable roles in films such as Ghajini and Lagaan, died on August 4, 2026, at the age of 74, leaving behind an impressive body of work in Hindi and South Indian cinema.

The Enforcement Directorate is investigating 32 bank fraud cases involving 54 accused who have fled India, with extradition proceedings underway against 18. The government also said assets worth over ₹35,166 crore have been attached under the PMLA.

The Supreme Court proposed a pilot project linking fuel supply at petrol pumps to valid vehicle insurance. IRDAI and MoRTH were asked to develop the mechanism, potentially using ANPR cameras linked to insurance and VAHAN databases to curb uninsured vehicles.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected the Board of Peace's Hamas disarmament plan, refusing to pull back Israeli troops from Gaza positions until Hamas completely disarms.

Flexible workplace policies like unlimited leave can severely harm business performance if unmanaged. While AI handles project logistics, human leadership and clear outcome-based targets remain essential to balance employee well-being with productivity.

The Trump administration is advancing voluntary cybersecurity testing for frontier AI models. A White House meeting with AI firms came after OpenAI and Anthropic ‘rogue agent’ incidents reignited debate over AI oversight. A ‘kill switch’ law in the future won't be surprising

A New York startup's experiment with an AI manager resulted in a massive Rs 6 million loss after algorithms prioritised unlimited leave over productivity. The incident proves that while AI excels at routine logistics, human empathy remains vital for success.

Guatemala remains on high alert following a violent, continuous eruption of the Volcán de Fuego (Volcano of Fire), one of Central America's most active and dangerous volcanoes. The eruption sent blazing rivers of lava and massive plumes of ash soaring nearly four miles into the sky, turning surrounding clouds an ominous red.

Chopra won the silver in men's javelin throw with a distance of 85.83m - his best in the season and only second to Sri Lankan sensation Rumesh Pathirage's 89.75m.

173 migrants were rescued from the sea after their boat caught fire off the Normandy Coast. In a rare joint operation, French and British forces rushed to the scene -battling rough waves to save lives. No casualties were reported, but the rescue highlights the growing danger of Channel crossings.

Bombay HC orders takedown of allegedly defamatory posts on Nitin Gadkari

An unprecedented migration crisis unfolded at Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta as an estimated 72,000 migrants—primarily young men and unaccompanied minors—breached the border from Morocco in a massive, coordinated rush. Triggered by viral online disinformation and smuggler networks exploiting rumors about border policies, tens of thousands swam around breakwaters or crossed on foot, instantly overwhelming local reception facilities.

A viral video of a mother dolphin carrying her dead calf has sparked fresh debate over whether animals experience grief. Scientists say dolphins and other highly social mammals have repeatedly shown behaviours that resemble mourning.

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke and senior members are holding a two-day strategy meeting in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar to decide the group’s future course. The meeting will discuss expanding beyond NEET protests to recruitment reforms, education and a nationwide outreach campaign.