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"As a society, we will have to think seriously about the atrocities against women that are happening. The country, society, state governments will have to take this seriously. Speedy investigation of crimes against women is important, those executing these monstrous deeds be awarded strict punishment at the earliest", says PM Narendra Modi.

Security forces in northeast India's Assam state responded with a heightened state of alert after the banned outfit United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) on Thursday (August 15) delivered a bomb threat.

One week after issuing the warning, Japan has withdrawn its alert on a possible "megaquake". The warning stated that although there was a larger-than-usual chance of a major earthquake, it was not imminent, and residents were advised to remain vigilant but not to flee.

Former India cricketer and legendary Test batter VVS Laxman is all set to extend his stay as the head of the National Cricket Academy (NCA), according to the latest reports on Thursday (Aug 15).

While addressing the nation from Red Fort, Indian PM Modi says, "Today is the day to pay tributes to the uncountable 'Azaadi ke deewane' who made sacrifices for the nation. This country is indebted to them."

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas told a special session of the Turkish parliament on Thursday (August 15) that he would travel to Gaza, while adding, "Our life is not more worthy than the life of a child.

PM Modi says that 'Viksit Bharat 2047' is not mere words and that they are the reflection of the resolve and dreams of 140 crore people. He also added that "People have given many suggestions to make India developed by 2047, including making nation manufacturing hub, seed capital".

On Wednesday, Ukrainian soldiers moved deeper into the Kursk region of Russia, claiming that their advances would create a strategic buffer to shield its border regions from Russian aggression.

Columbia University President Minouche Shafik resigned on Wednesday (Aug 14), nearly four months after the university's handling of campus protests over Israel's war in Gaza drew criticism from pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian sides alike.

A NATO air base in Geilenkirchen, Germany, about 622 km west of Berlin, was sealed off on Wednesday (August 14) due to a suspected sabotage incident, according to a spokesperson from the German military’s Territorial Command in Berlin.

On Wednesday, former president Donald Trump cast his ballot early in the Florida Republican primary at a polling place close to his Palm Beach residence.

Both vice Presidential picks Tim Walz and JD Vance have agreed for a debate on 1st of October it will be hosted by CBS news in New York City. Watch in for more details!

A would-be Miss South Africa who quit the pageant amid a row over her nationality said in a video Thursday she has agreed to run for the Miss Universe Nigeria title.

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou said midfielder Yves Bissouma has been suspended for Monday's trip to Leicester after he was seen inhaling laughing gas in a video on social media.

Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal has started an investigation against former prime minister Sheikh Hasina and nine others on charges of genocide and crimes against humanity that took place from July 15 to August 5 during the students' mass movement against her government.

The interim government of Bangladesh has announced that August 15 will not be observed as a national holiday, but instead will be marked as National Mourning Day to commemorate the assassination of the country's founding father Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.

New details have emerged around Ukraine’s ongoing offensive deep inside Russian territory, throwing light on the extent of unpreparedness of President Vladimir Putin’s regime.

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump spoke on the phone with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday (Aug 14) and discussed the Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal, Axios reported, citing two US sources.

NASA on Wednesday (August 14) addressed a press conference on Sunita Williams and Barry 'Butch' Wilmore, the two astronauts who are currently stuck on the International Space Station (ISS).