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Some locals suspected that the lock of the shop was picked and some men were inside. They immediately pulled down the shutter leaving the burglars trapped inside.

The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) has been cancelled this year due to financial and administrative challenges, putting the popular T20 tournament on hold for the season.

Donald Trump has once again highlighted his relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, saying it is "very important" for the two leaders to get along. Trump reaffirmed that he shares good ties with Kim and pointed to North Korea's growing nuclear arsenal, claiming Pyongyang possesses 57 nuclear weapons. His remarks also included praise for North Korea while drawing criticism toward South Korea, sparking fresh debate over Washington's approach to the Korean Peninsula and regional security.

Russia and Ukraine have exchanged some of the deadliest attacks in weeks. Kyiv came under a fresh wave of ballistic missiles and drones, while a Russian drone strike on a civilian minibus in Kherson killed four people. In Zhytomyr, two police officers were killed and at least 20 people were injured. At the same time, deadly drone attacks were reported inside Russia, showing how the war is now reaching deeper into both countries. Here's everything you need to know about the latest escalation.

Did you notice how late comedian Raju Srivastav was mentioned at the end of each episode of Netflix's new drama Operation Safed Sagar? Turns out Srivastav played an integral part in inspiring his nephew and Operation Safed Sagar writer Kushal Srivastav's life.

An upcoming series titled Jagamae Sangeetham is all set to premiere on an OTT platform. The musical drama will feature Prakash Raj, Meka Srikanth, and Madhubala, among others.

A woman died after an elevator reportedly moved with its door open at a residential complex in Ongole, Andhra Pradesh. The incident was caught on camera.

Protests over the National Register of Citizens (NRC) have intensified across Manipur, prompting the state government to temporarily shut schools, colleges and universities. Educational institutions will remain closed until Sunday as authorities cite concerns over the law-and-order situation. The move comes amid heightened tensions surrounding the NRC exercise, with officials closely monitoring developments across the state.

The Trump administration is turning up the pressure on imports of brass instruments, with the US considering new tariffs on products including trumpets, trombones and other brass instruments. Officials are invoking national security concerns as the basis for the trade action. The unusual move could affect musicians, manufacturers, music stores and consumers, potentially making instruments more expensive in the US.

AB de Villiers said Sachin Tendulkar set the benchmark for India overseas, but Virat Kohli took it to another level.

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor has arrived in Leh, beginning the Ladakh leg of his two-day India visit. This is Gor’s first visit to the Union Territory, putting the strategically important region in focus. His trip comes as India and the US continue to deepen ties on defence, trade and regional security. The visit is also being closely watched because of Ladakh’s sensitive location near India’s borders with China and Pakistan.

India and Japan have signed key agreements to deepen defence and maritime security cooperation. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi signed MoAs aimed at strengthening bilateral defence ties, while both sides are also exploring joint development of naval ships. The agreements come as New Delhi and Tokyo seek closer strategic cooperation amid growing security challenges across the Indo-Pacific.

The Delhi Master Plan 2047 lays out a blueprint for the capital's growth, featuring 40 lakh new homes, enhanced FAR, in-situ slum rehabilitation, expanded metro connectivity, and transit-oriented development.

The Centre approved a High Court bench in Ladakh to improve access to justice for residents in remote areas and reduce the time and travel needed to access legal services, Amit Shah said.

The sudden death of Hayden Panettiere has left the entire industry and her fans in shock. Known for her roles in Heroes and Nashville, she passed away at the age of 36 on August 16

Syria rejected Israeli claims that a bombed airbase hosted Turkish forces, stating repairs were solely for its own air force, while warning the US not to trust Israel’s intentions.

Reacting to President Trump’s announcement of a “crushing economic operation” against Iran, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said it is a diversion from America’s own crisis of debt and surging interest costs. He added that the “economic terrorism” will threaten global economy.

USS George Washington has entered the Arabian Sea to begin operations in West Asia, replacing USS Abraham Lincoln after more than 250 days in the region.

According to prosecutors, the killer on 13 February 1970 poured petrol into the wooden stairwell at a retirement home housed inside the Jewish community building and set it on fire.