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The 2026 U.S Open will offer a record-breaking $108 million in prize money, with the singles champions taking home $5.5 million each. It is the richest purse in grand slam history.

Indian shuttlers Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand ended India’s long wait for a women’s doubles medal at the BWF World Championships. The Unseeded duo defeated the fourth seeded Chinese pair of Jia Yi Fan and Zhang Shu Xian for a place in the quarter-final.

2002 World Cup Winner with Brazil and 2005 Ballon d'or Winner Ronaldinho has signed for Italian Serie C Club Ravenna FC. The Brazilian makes his return to professional football at the age of 46 after a gap of 11 years.

At the Bombay Presidency Radio Club, an inspection on August 19 reportedly found active flies in several kitchen areas, a dead cockroach and cockroach traps in the utensil-washing section.

President Droupadi Murmu congratulated Bangladesh President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and expressed confidence that India and Bangladesh can further strengthen their bilateral partnership based on shared history and close ties.

Indian scientists have developed RK-251, a promising “smart” cancer drug designed to activate mainly inside cancer cells while limiting damage to healthy tissue. Developed by researchers from IASST and IIT-Guwahati, the drug showed strong activity against aggressive triple-negative breast cancer cells in preclinical studies. The breakthrough could offer a more targeted alternative to conventional chemotherapy, but human clinical trials are still needed before its safety and effectiveness can be established.

A 15-foot python named Jodie Foster has made veterinary history after receiving electrochemotherapy, a cancer treatment commonly used in humans. The 23-year-old reticulated python at Chester Zoo had a recurring fibrosarcoma in her jaw that threatened her ability to eat. Vets removed the tumour and part of her damaged jawbone before using electrochemotherapy to target remaining cancer cells. Months later, Jodie is eating normally and shows no signs of the cancer returning.

A sword-wielding attacker injured several people at a high school in Fagersta, Sweden, on Friday before being detained by police. Local authorities locked down nearby schools during the response.

Turkey has sought Interpol red notices for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and another Israeli national over alleged genocide linked to the interception of a Gaza aid flotilla, amid worsening tensions between Ankara and Jerusalem.

In July, Harry and seven other high-profile figures: Elton John, Elizabeth Hurley, and Jude Law’s ex-wife, Sadie Frost faced a defeat after in their privacy case against Associated Newspapers Limited, the publisher of the Daily Mail.

From Virat Kohli to Sachin Tendulkar, here's a look at the five Indian batters fastest to 6000 Test runs. This list also includes Sunil Gavaskar, Virender Sehwag and Rahul Dravid

A Japanese father sparked outrage after leaving his tired seven-year-old son alone at Mount Fuji’s sixth station to summit with his older child. Authorities safely returned the boy and issued a warning.

Taiwan's coast guard shadowed Chinese research ship Tongji near Penghu, warning it to leave as Taipei cites repeated maritime 'grey zone' activity

Speaking further she alleged that no blood test was done and there was no clarity on who was the doctor attending to Khan at Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad.

At least 51 people are dead after a boat capsized in Sokoto State in northwest Nigeria on Thursday. Authorities say rescue operations are still underway. Boat accidents are frequent on Nigeria's rivers and waterways, with officials often pointing to overloading, poor maintenance and lax safety enforcement as contributing factors.

Bangladesh is weighing whether to join the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement involving Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey, as Dhaka reassesses its strategic and economic priorities amid shifting regional dynamics. Any decision, officials say, will be guided by Bangladesh’s national interests. Egypt is also weighing whether to join a new defence pact focused on protecting Mecca, as regional countries explore stronger security cooperation. The move could have wider implications for Middle East defence ties and regional stability.

Kashmir's tourism industry is watching a possible review of the US travel advisory with cautious optimism. Valley stakeholders believe any easing of the advisory could help restore international tourist confidence and give the region's tourism sector a much-needed boost. Hotels, tour operators and local businesses are hoping improved perceptions of safety will encourage more visitors to return to Jammu and Kashmir. The potential change comes as stakeholders push to revive tourism and rebuild the Valley's image as a global destination.

Satwik-Chirag lose to Liang-Wang in the BWF World Championships quarterfinals, while Treesa-Gayatri enter the semifinals after a stunning comeback win

India’s auto sector is witnessing strong growth, driven by rising consumer demand, new vehicle launches, and expanding electric mobility. However, intense competition, changing regulations, input costs, and evolving consumer preferences are creating fresh pressure on automakers.