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Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan is reportedly facing a legal battle over similarities to the writer's script. Read to know more about the copyright lawsuit.

NATO allies are discussing options to support freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, but the alliance is carefully stressing that this is not a formal NATO mission. The discussions come as US President Donald Trump increases pressure on Iran and claims Washington has control over the Strait of Hormuz and the surrounding region. NATO’s top military commander convened a video conference with interested allies to assess what individual countries could contribute to efforts aimed at protecting shipping through the strategic waterway. The alliance says it is facilitating coordination rather than taking military ownership of the operation.

PM Modi meets BJP’s new team led by Nitin Nabin as the party prioritises youth outreach and passes a resolution defending Vande Mataram’s legacy

During her visit she said that Varalakshmi Vratam is a sacred festival rooted in faith and devotion and is associated with prayers for the well-being and prosperity of families.

President Donald Trump has unveiled a major new push to accelerate America’s commercial space ambitions, with the United States targeting more than 1,000 rocket launches and spacecraft re-entries from American soil every year by 2030. The new policy directs US government agencies to examine federal land for additional launch and re-entry sites while encouraging greater private-sector participation in space transportation. Trump’s plans extend beyond Earth orbit. NASA has been directed to support commercial transportation to and from the Moon, robotic missions to Mars and eventually commercial human transportation to the Red Planet. The announcement comes as the US-China space race intensifies, with both countries pursuing ambitious lunar programs. The United States is aiming to return astronauts to the lunar surface before 2030 and establish a more sustained presence on the Moon.

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey will arrive on OTT later this year. Starring Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, and Tom Holland, the film follows Odysseus, who goes on a perilous, decade-long journey back to Ithaca after the Trojan War.

Ukraine's Kryvyi Rih shopping centre strike killed 16 and injured 130. Rescuers continue searching the rubble as overnight attacks hit both sides

The BJP will launch a month-long nationwide 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan' to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 25 years in public office, with service activities and initiatives to help people access government welfare schemes.

Russell Brand is set to headline a conference in New York this week, despite facing multiple rape and sexual assault charges in the UK. Read to know more.

Neeraj Chopra narrowly missed out on another Diamond League win in Lausanne, finishing second by just nine centimetres, but his season-best 88.05m throw provided a timely boost ahead of next month’s Asian Games.

Sugar prices are soaring across India, with domestic prices rising by nearly 40% in just two months. The sharp increase has prompted the government to take major emergency measures ahead of the festive season. Retail sugar prices have reportedly climbed from around ₹48.18 per kilogram to ₹55.70 per kilogram, while wholesale and ex-mill prices have also increased across major producing regions. The government has attributed the price surge to lower-than-expected sugar production, weather-related damage, rising festive demand, tighter global supplies and speculation or hoarding. Initial sugar production estimates of around 343 lakh tonnes have reportedly been revised down to approximately 306 lakh tonnes — a shortfall of about 37 lakh tonnes. The Centre has also rejected claims that ethanol production is responsible for the current price spike, pointing out that the share of sugar diverted toward ethanol has declined compared with previous years.

A major building collapse in Hyderabad has left two people dead and another injured, with alleged illegal construction and violations now under investigation. According to reports, an unauthorized seven-storey under-construction building collapsed in Anjaya Nagar near Madhapur Circle, trapping workers beneath the rubble. Two workers reportedly died, while a resident of a neighbouring house sustained injuries and was taken to hospital. The collapse also reportedly damaged or crushed part of an adjacent apartment structure, raising serious questions about the safety of the construction and the conditions under which the building was being erected. Authorities are investigating allegations that the structure was built on a very small plot close to a drainage canal. Reports also indicate that officials had received complaints months earlier, seized the property and halted construction. However, construction allegedly resumed shortly before the collapse despite the reported stop-work order. Rescue and relief teams, including HYDRA, NDRF, fire services and police, have been deployed with heavy machinery to clear the debris and search for anyone who may still be trapped.

Karoline Leavitt is set to leave her position as White House press secretary at the end of August, and President Donald Trump has begun teasing possible contenders to replace her. At a rally in South Carolina, Trump praised Leavitt’s performance while joking about her decision to leave the demanding White House role after the birth of her second child. Leavitt became the youngest White House press secretary in U.S. history when she took the position at the age of 28. Trump said there is no shortage of interest in the position and suggested that the role has become more attractive under Leavitt. Among the names he mentioned are Scott Jennings, a CNN commentator and Trump supporter, and Margo Martin, a longtime Trump communications aide.

Kartik Aaryan has reportedly undergone successful knee surgery at a Mumbai-based hospital. The actor recently sustained an injury while performing an action sequence on the sets of Kabir Khan's film.

Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly win bronze at the BWF World Championships after pushing defending champions Liu Sheng Shu and Tan Ning in the semifinal

Hafiz Saeed summons in Pahalgam terror attack case: NIA court moves towards trial in absentia after chargesheet and non-bailable warrant

Prakash Jha has announced that Aashram 4 has gone on floors. Headlined by Bobby Deol, the filming commenced on August 22. The filmmaker shared the news on Instagram with a photo of an Aashram 4 clapperboard.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah chairs a key meeting in Siliguri with prominent Gorkha leaders and representatives. The meeting focuses on important issues concerning the Gorkha community and comes amid heightened political activity in West Bengal. Watch for the latest updates on Amit Shah, Siliguri, Gorkha leaders, West Bengal politics and Centre-Gorkha talks.

Former WBF flyweight and WBO bantamweight world champion Zolani Tete was killed outside his home in South Africa’s Eastern Cape.