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US Elections 2024: Trump faces backlash over Arlington incident

During Trump's visit to Arlington National Cemetery, his campaign staff carried cameras, breaching the regulations and clashing with officials. The Trump team disputes the officials' conduct, claiming that the families welcomed him, as per reports.

Passenger removed from Delta flight for wearing 'Hawk Tuah' Donald Trump t-shirt

A passenger was reportedly removed from a Delta Airlines flight for wearing a t-shirt depicting former president Donald Trump making an obscene gesture, accompanied by a reference to the viral Hawk Tuah girl.

IDF finds bodies in Gaza, possibly of hostages

The Israel Defense Forces announced Saturday night that they had discovered six bodies in the Gaza Strip that could be the remains of Israeli hostages, although they had yet to be confirmed.

Cyclone Asna moves away, heavy rainfall to continue in Gujarat for next five days: IMD

Incessant rains have wreaked havoc in the state of Gujarat, disrupting normal life. As the state is gripped with a flooding situation in many areas, Cyclone Asna is expected to continue the severe weather conditions in the state till September 5.

Weight-loss drug Ozempic reveals new benefits like slowing down ageing process

Weight-loss drugs are poised to revolutionise healthcare by slowing the ageing process and allowing people to live for longer and in better health. That is the dramatic message from leading scientists after studies were presented last week at the European Society of Cardiology Conference in London.

#Metoo haunts Malayalam cinema: Actor Mohanlal breaks silence on sex scandal

Actor Mohanlal on Saturday broke his silence on the Justice Hema Committee's report on alleged sexual abuse in the Malayalam film industry, saying those guilty must be punished. Meanwhile, a man accused director Ranjith of sexual misconduct. Watch to know more.

Israel-Hamas war: Countdown to peace pauses for polio shots

UN aid teams have reached a tentative agreement with parties involved in the war in Gaza for humanitarian pauses to allow 640,000 children to be vaccinated amid an outbreak of the virus, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday.

India-US Defence Deal: India joins US list of 18 SOSA countries

With the SOSA and liaison officer agreements in place, India joins an elite group of Washington’s partners preparing for potential conflicts. Captain (Retd.) Alok Bansal, Director, India Foundation and a Defence Expert from New Delhi brings you more insights.

US-India deal allows access to vital defence resources, Indian officers at US Command Centers

With the SOSA and liaison officer agreements in place, India joins an elite group of Washington’s partners preparing for potential conflicts. Captain (Retd.) Alok Bansal, Director, India Foundation and a Defence Expert from New Delhi brings you more insights.

At least 49 minority community teachers in Bangladesh forced to resign since Sheikh Hasina’s ouster

At least 49 teachers in Bangladesh belonging to minority communities were forced to resign following the ouster of Sheikh Hasina as prime minister on August 5, The Daily Star reported on Saturday (Aug 31) citing a minority organisation.

Champions Trophy 2025: 'Security is guaranteed...,' Harbhajan Singh on India travelling to Pakistan

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh believes that Indian cricket team should not travel to Pakistan for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025. Pakistan are scheduled to host the ICC tournament from February 19 to March 9 next year - their first ICC tournament since jointly hosting ICC World Cup 1996 with India and Sri Lanka.

Poland marks 85th anniversary of World War II

Poland on Sunday marked 85 years since the outbreak of World War II during an annual commemoration ceremony held at dawn to remember Nazi Germany’s first attacks that triggered the deadly conflict.

Taiwan to purchase over 1,000 Stinger missiles from US as Chinese military threat increases

Taiwan Ministry of National Defence (MND) plans to purchase more than 1,000 additional Stinger missiles from the United States, to deal with increased Chinese military threat to the island nation.

Were Italians consuming cocaine in 17th century to curb hunger and thirst? Study says...

A new discovery in the mummified brains of residents who lived in 17th-century Italy has left scientists wondering if they were addicted to cocaine or perhaps were consuming its leaves to curb their hunger and thirst.

Heavy rains triggers massive waterlogging in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh

Heavy rainfall caused significant disruptions in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, leading to severe flooding and waterlogging. The weather forecast predicts more rain due to a depression in the Bay of Bengal.

West Bank Raid: Palestinian militants shot 3 Israeli policemen in West Bank, says IDF

Israel’s military is conducting raids in Jenin, in the occupied West Bank, blocking access to aid for Palestinians in the besieged refugee camp on the fifth day of its assault. Dozens of Israeli soldiers were stationed on the outskirts of the Jenin refugee camp, with Israeli military jeeps and armoured personnel carriers moving into the area.

Aliens are hiding here on Earth and Pentagon is aware of it, claims former US intelligence officer

Former US intelligence officer Luis Elizondo, who has served in the US military in Afghanistan and Kuwait and was part of various anti-terrorism missions, has claimed that the aliens are hiding on the Earth and threatening humanity.

NASA is on alert as 140-foot giant asteroid zooms towards Earth. Is it threatening our planet?

A massive 140-foot-wide asteroid, which is called 2007 RX8, is set to make its closest approach to Earth on September 2. The asteroid, which is travelling at a shooting speed of 25,142 km/h, is an Apollo asteroid and will fly past Earth at a speed which will be almost equal to the launch of a rocket.

Explosive Trump biopic to hit US theatres before election: Reports

A controversial biopic of Donald Trump that depicts the former president raping his wife and which has drawn legal threats from his attorneys will hit US theatres this October, it was reported Friday.