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India-origin man arrested for fatally shooting Nepalese student at her US flat

A 51-year-old Indian-origin man was arrested and charged with capital murder in connection with the fatal shooting of 21-year-old Muna Pandey in her apartment in Houston, United States (US).

CT 2025: Former Pakistan spinner admits 'safety' concerns for India, advises PCB to opt for hybrid model

Uncertainty remains around the 2025 Champions Trophy's venue. Pakistan, the defending champions, are scheduled to host the mega event early next year. However, the bigger question is whether the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will send Team India to Pakistan.

SEBI chief Madhabi Puri Buch oversaw Adani probe despite conflict of interest, claims board member

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) chairperson, Madhabi Puri Buch, did not recuse herself from the investigation launched into the alleged stock manipulation carried out by the Adani Group, a board member has revealed, according to a report in Scroll.

Ukraine: Air force commander dismissed after F-16 crash

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy fired the country's air force chief on Friday, four days after an F-16 warplane that Ukraine received from Western partners crashed during a Russian assault.

Prehistoric bridge inside a cave in Spain was built by humans 6,000 years ago

An underwater structure in the Mediterranean Sea is much older than earlier thought, a new study has revealed. The discovery has brought to the fore new highlights about the early human settlement of the Balearic Islands that comprises Mallorca, Menorca and Ibiza.

A mysterious 'doughnut' is sitting in molten metal inside Earth's core

Earth's core is a gigantic ball of liquid metal and is located nearly 2,890 kilometres below us. Scientists have made a fascinating discovery in the outer core where they say a ring-like structure, similar to a doughnut is present.

Russia says five killed, dozens injured in Ukraine strike on Belgorod

At least five people were killed and dozens injured in Ukrainian airstrikes on Russia’s Belgorod region Friday evening, local authorities said.

Selena Gomez sparks engagement rumours with Benny Blanco as she flaunts gold ring

The internet is convinced that Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco have taken their relationship to the next level. And, her recent viral photos have made their case a tad bit stronger.

'Factually incorrect': Centre schools Mamata Banerjee on 2nd letter to PM on Kolkata rape

The central government has hit back at Mamata Banerjee after the West Bengal chief minister wrote a second letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, requesting stringent central legislation, in connection to the Kolkata horror rape-murder of a doctor.

India at Paris Paralympics, Day 3 full schedule: All you need to know

On Friday (Aug 30), India got off the mark in the medal-tally at the Paris Paralympics 2024 edition. Shooters Avani Lekhara (gold) and Mona Agarwal (bronze) made India proud in the 10m air rifle SH1 before Preethi Pal clinched bronze in the women's T35 100m race and Manish Narwal grabbed silver in the men's 10m air pistol SH1.

Putin gifts Kim Jong-un consignment of horses

Russian President Vladimir Putin has gifted North Korean leader Kim Jong Un 24 Orlov trotters. Watch to know more.

Actor Radhika Sarathkumar claims men secretly record nude videos using hidden cameras in vanity vans

The findings of the Justice Hema Committee report has revealed the dark side of the glamorous world of the Malayalam film industry. Several actresses have spoken out sharing the challenges and harassment they had gone through over the years.

Watch: Helicopter being airlifted by MI-17 aircraft crashes in Uttarakhand's Kedarnath

A helicopter that was being airlifted by an MI-17 chopper for repair after it malfunctioned, crashed in Uttarakhand's Kedarnath on Saturday (August 31) morning. The helicopter was earlier trying to make an emergency landing after facing some technical fault and was later transported when the MI-17 chopper began losing balance from the helicopter's weight and wind.

Russian helicopter goes missing in Kamchatka Peninsula

A Russian helicopter carrying three crew members and 19 passengers has gone missing in the far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula of the country, according to preliminary information from the federal air transport agency.

Modi to visit Brunei on Sept 3; in a first ever visit by Indian Prime Minister

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on official visits to Brunei and Singapore from September 3 to 5, at the invitation of Brunei and Singapore leaders. On his first leg visit, PM Modi will visit Brunei on September 3, marking the first-ever bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister.

North Korea's Kim Jong Un receives new consignment of horses from Russia

North Korea's Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un has received a new consignment of horses from Russian President Putin. This development was reported by The Telegraph on Friday (Aug 30).

Suryakumar Yadav gets injured in domestic competition ahead of key Bangladesh series

India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav could face a tough time in the coming days after he got injured in the Buchi Babu Trophy (domestic competition in India) on Friday (Aug 30).

Gujarat braces for Cyclone Asna as several towns, villages face deluge

Although rainfall has stopped in the flood-hit Indian state of Gujarat, many towns and villages are still suffering from water logging due to high water levels of the rivers, reported news agency ANI, on Friday (Aug 30).

PM Modi to visit Brunei and Singapore in first week of September

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Brunei and Singapore in the first week of September, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Friday (August 30, 2024).