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Yashasvi Jaiswal's viral "IPL deal" banter with Niroshan Dickwella sparked a key wicket on Day 5 in Galle. Watch the hilarious on-field exchange here.

A new Reuters investigation reveals that China's Unitree Robotics, now a global leader in robot dogs and humanoids, built its most successful designs on innovations originally funded by the US military. Unitree's $1,600 Go2 model reportedly matches, almost to the millimetre, a robot called Mini Cheetah developed under the US Army's DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory program

Robin Williams' children, Zak, Zelda, and Cody, have reactivated their late father's Instagram account after 12 years of silence, aiming to push back against what they call "rampant AI abuse" of his voice and likeness. In a joint statement marking what would have been his 75th year, the siblings said they want the page to be a "safe, trusted place" for authentic photos and memories, standing in contrast to the wave of AI-generated deepfakes that have gone viral in recent years.

An alert Rajdhani Express loco pilot brought the train to a complete stop to allow a herd of elephants to cross the railway tracks safely.

A blast at a CNG station in Delhi's Tikri Kalan area left one person dead and six others injured while a truck was being refuelled with compressed natural gas. According to preliminary information, the blast occurred during the CNG-filling process at the station. The injured individuals were reportedly present at the pump when the explosion took place.

President Donald Trump has paused the proposed 50% tariffs on Canada, while signalling that a new U.S.-Canada trade deal could be taking shape. Trump also raised the possibility of reviving the Keystone XL pipeline, adding another major issue to the trade negotiations. However, key documents are still pending, leaving the future of the deal uncertain.

Ukraine faced a chaotic 24 hours as Russian drones forced Ukrainian and Belgian foreign ministers to hold talks in a Kyiv bomb shelter, even as a drone strike near the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant killed one staff member and injured 16 others at a bus stop, an incident the plant's director called "the worst event" it has faced. Russia blames Ukraine for that strike. Separately, Russian missiles killed at least 10 people in a Kharkiv region village, destroying homes and vehicles. Adding to the tension, Russia's Lavrov warned the UK over reports of British-made drones being supplied to Ukraine.

The makers of Kala Hiran have moved the Supreme Court against a Delhi High Court order that asked them to remove the film’s teaser and all promotional material.

The Iranian regime also warned Gulf countries against assisting the US military, saying that any support to its "enemy" would amount to participation in American military operations against Tehran.

S-400 launchers are parked far apart to prevent chain-reaction explosions and survive anti-radiation missile strikes. Using re-transmitters, launchers can sit up to 100 km from the command post, hiding in forests while expanding the defensive zone.

A helicopter carrying tourists crashed near Mount Ololokwe in Kenya's Samburu County on Wednesday, killing everyone on board. Investigations into the cause of the crash are currently underway.

President Trump says the Strait of Hormuz is open and operating normally, but global shipping markets appear unconvinced. While oil exports have begun to recover, commercial shipping traffic remains below normal levels, reflecting lingering concerns over security risks in one of the world's most important energy corridors. As oil prices approach $92 a barrel, traders continue to price in a Hormuz risk premium despite claims that the crisis has eased.

Nick Kyrgios is provisionally suspended by the ITIA after testing positive for cocaine in Mallorca. Read his apology for his "huge mistake."

Fast & Furious has completed 25 years. The cult classic continues to win fans' attention with its iconic cars, thrilling street races, unforgettable characters, and high-octane action.

Hollywood star Will Smith is reportedly in discussions to play the main antagonist in director Atlee’s upcoming sci-fi action epic Raaka, starring Allu Arjun. The film will feature an ensemble cast including Deepika Padukone, Rashmika Mandanna, Janhvi Kapoor, and Mrunal Thakur.

Climate change added around 2 degrees Celsius to Mediterranean sea temperatures this summer, driving marine heatwaves across Europe and putting ecosystems, fisheries and coastal communities under growing pressure, study finds.

With comedy, chaos, and a larger-than-life festive celebration, Nayyi Navelli promises an entertaining big-screen experience. Save the date and get ready to witness a spectacular family fantasy unfold in a cinema near you!

Syrian Airlines resumed direct flights between Damascus and Moscow on Sunday, marking the first round trip between the two capitals since services were suspended in December 2024. The route will now operate weekly, every Sunday. This comes alongside a broader push to rebuild Syria's global connectivity: the airline also restored Amsterdam service in July, resumed flights to Madinah, Saudi Arabia, on August 11, and welcomed Damascus's first direct Berlin flight in nearly 14 years just a day before the Moscow relaunch. Here's what this means for Syria's aviation comeback.

Gor said his meeting with Omar Abdullah covered a range of issues concerning Jammu and Kashmir and India-US relations. He added that follow-up discussions would be held in Delhi and Washington.