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After the Modi-Putin hug in Moscow, Modi-Zelensky embrace in Kyiv

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his one-day visit to war-torn Ukraine on Friday (Aug 23). This is the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Ukraine since its independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. Modi's visit also comes as the war between Russia and Ukraine rages on.

WATCH VIDEO: Seven Suns spotted over China sky. Real or illusion?

A fascinating video shot from a hospital in China shows seven suns in the sky. No magic or miracle took place, instead, it is merely an optical illusion. The video has captured the attention of social media users who are awe-struck to see seven suns in the sky.

Israel-Hezbollah tensions: Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon kill 8

Israeli airstrikes across southern Lebanon on Friday killed at least eight fighters and one child, according to security sources, as armed group Hezbollah responded with artillery rounds and rockets across the border.

RFYC Naupang League kick starts in Mizoram as India's premier grassroots football competition returns

After two successful seasons, RFYC in collaboration with the Mizoram Football Association announced the return of the third season of the Naupang League, a grassroots initiative aimed at developing football at the community level in Mizoram commencing on August 24.

SCAM! Men lured through dating apps being forced to pay massive bills

A dating scam has been reported from Mumbai where a woman approaches men, takes them to a bar, orders drinks and food and the bill then runs into thousands. What's the scam here?

Microsoft to convene cybersecurity summit following CrowdStrike-induced disruption

Microsoft will convene a summit for the improvement of cybersecurity systems in September, it said on Friday, after last month's CrowdStrike faulty update propelled a global IT outage.

Indian Whiskey Exports Soar 26% to $78.5 Million in the first half of 2024 

India's whiskey exports have experienced a remarkable surge, climbing 26 per cent to reach $78.5 million in the first half of 2024. This growth highlights a robust performance in the country's liquor export sector, complementing its success in other industries like electronics and smartphones.

India and Africa aim to double trade by 2030, focus on economic integration 

India is setting ambitious goals for its trade relationship with Africa, aiming to double trade volumes to $200 billion by 2030. This goal was announced at the India Africa Business Conclave held by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in New Delhi on August 22.

Japan's core inflation rises, but demand-driven growth remains under 2 per cent

Core consumer inflation in Japan picked up for a third straight month in July, data showed on Friday, but further interest rate hikes by the central bank could be complicated by slowing demand-driven price growth in the coming months.

Australian sugar production faces delays due to strikes and heavy rainfall

Strikes and heavy rainfall across major growing areas are now delaying Australia's sugar crush, threatening exports and the ability of farmers to plant next year's crops.

Intel's Director Lip-Bu Tan departs from the board of the struggling chipmaker

Lip-Bu Tan has resigned as a director of Intel Corp., the semiconductor industry veteran who was brought in two years ago to help in the chipmaker's comeback effort.

Nicaragua's crackdown on NGOs sparks turmoil in trade and investment landscape

The Nicaraguan government closed another 151 nongovernmental organisations Thursday, which includes some of the most important trade organisations, such as the American Chamber of Commerce, days after the government shuttered some 1,500 nongovernmental organisations, many of which were religious in nature.

India: Devotees wearing 25 kg of gold visit Sri Venkateswara temple in Tirupati

Devotees from Pune visited the famous Tirumala's Venkateswara Temple in Andhra Pradesh wearing 25 kg gold worth nearly ₹ 18 crore earlier today.

Shop owner popular for 'revealing outfits' forced to close down following altercation with men

A woman who opened a shop in China only about three months back was forced to shut down because of rowdy behaviour by men. The shop owner made headlines for wearing skimpy outfits to work and went viral on social media.

WION speaks to Ukrainian President | Zelensky addresses his condemnation of 'Modi-Putin' hug

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his one-day visit to war-torn Ukraine on Friday (Aug 23). This is the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Ukraine since its independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. Modi's visit also comes as the war between Russia and Ukraine rages on.

Dinesh Karthik issues public apology for omitting MS Dhoni from his all-time India XI

Two former India keeper-batters, Dinesh Karthik and MS Dhoni, are again back at making headlines. Karthik, who picked his all-time India XI from past eras on Independence Day (August 15) this year, not only omitted ex-captain and batting great MS Dhoni but also didn’t name an outright gloveman, with netizens taking a dig at him on social media.

Kolkata hospital horror case: Polygraph test begins on the main accused and six others

Lie detection tests begin for main accused and six others in Kolkata rape and murder case. Watch to know more!

Nagarjuna reacts to bulldozer action on his convention centre in Hyderabad

The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Monitoring and Protection (HYDRAA) agency has demolished actor Akkineni Nagarjuna’s property, N Convention, as part of an ongoing drive to remove illegal constructions that have encroached on water bodies and public lands.

Bomb blast in southwestern Pakistan kills two children, injures 16 others

A bomb blast in southwestern Pakistan killed two children and injured 16 people on Saturday (Aug 24), police officials said. A powerful explosion occurred near the police headquarters in Pishin when a remote-controlled bomb, planted on a motorcycle, detonated.