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Lata Mangeshkar's song was played at a government event in Maharashtra, attended by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. The clip has taken over the internet and sparked a conversation.

New research is shedding light on a concerning link between fatty diets and colon cancer risk. Studies from Salk Institute, UC San Diego, and Harvard suggest high-fat diets can alter gut bacteria and bile acids in ways that trigger inflammation, disrupt the gut's protective barrier, and interfere with the body's ability to repair intestinal cell damage. While much of this evidence comes from mouse studies, researchers say it offers a clearer picture of how diet may influence colorectal cancer risk, and points toward new prevention strategies built around gut health.

In a dramatic night operation, Uttarakhand SDRF personnel rescued two people trapped inside an overturned vehicle swept away by the raging Bein River. Watch the heroic rescue video shared by Uttarakhand Police.

Australia drop Jake Weatherald and recall Matt Renshaw for the must-win 2nd Test against Bangladesh in Mackay. Check out the updated 13-man squad.

A threat actor going by "TheHatman" claims to have stolen 3.6 million employee records from major global companies, including McDonald's, Vodafone, TCS, HCL Technologies, and IHG, using compromised Microsoft Azure credentials. McDonald's alone reportedly accounts for over 1.7 million records. The leaked data allegedly includes names, employee IDs, email addresses, job titles, phone numbers, and postal addresses, information that could fuel serious phishing and impersonation attacks.

Russia and Japan are once again at odds after Vladimir Putin visited the disputed Kuril Islands, known in Japan as the Northern Territories. Tokyo swiftly renewed its territorial claim and lodged a protest, while Japanese politician Sanae Takaichi criticised the visit. The islands have remained a major point of contention since the Soviet Union seized them at the end of World War II, preventing the two countries from signing a formal peace treaty.

Tamil Nadu's principal opposition DMK has raised an objection to actress Trisha getting a front-row seat during the official Independence Day event held in Chennai on August 15. Videos of Chief Minister Vijay and Trisha smilingly saluting each other had gone viral.

Senior National Conference leader and party spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq linked the timing of the elections to the restoration of statehood, arguing that the government would respond to the SEC at the appropriate time

A newly opened Chabad House in Hiriketiya, southern Sri Lanka, has faced protests, harassment and alleged threats from some local residents. A demonstration led by Buddhist monks called on authorities to investigate whether the site has the required permits and to consider closure if it is found to be operating illegally. The Chabad House was established to serve Israeli and Jewish tourists visiting the popular coastal area.

Footage of President Donald Trump appearing to close his eyes and nod off during a recent White House event has gone viral online, reigniting public debate and political jokes about his stamina. Critics and political opponents have seized on the moment, turning his past "Sleepy Joe" attacks back onto him, while the White House insists he is merely listening or resting his eyes during long sessions.

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has thanked African Union forces for years of support while calling for their eventual departure from the country. Arguing that Somalia is now better equipped to handle its own security challenges, the president said the nation can increasingly take responsibility for protecting its people and territory. The announcement marks a significant moment in Somalia’s long journey toward stability, sovereignty and self-reliance.

Israel’s far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has called for Israeli forces to kill 30-40 people in Gaza every night and advocated Jewish settlements and Palestinian displacement.

UK PM Andy Burnham exchanged messages with a person posing as Trump’s chief of staff, Susie Wiles. The contact was reportedly brief and flagged to authorities after Burnham became suspicious.

Sunny Deol needs no introduction. While the actor is currently enjoying his 2.0 phase in his career. But before this, the actor had gone through a major financial crisis. Scroll to read the story.

Trump's approval rating falls to 33% as Americans worry the Iran war could drag on, fuel prices rise and Republicans face midterm election risks

Rishabh Pant scripts history in Galle as the fastest player ever to reach 100 Test sixes. Discover the full top-4 list and see how he shattered Adam Gilchrist’s record.

Days after Anupama Parameswaran revealed she was in a relationship with someone who was controlling and ‘narcissistic’ in nature, an old interview clip featuring her and Dhruv Vikram has resurfaced adding more speculation to their alleged relationship.

Researchers have developed a device that can be plugged into the Boeing 737 and then hacked and controlled externally. The team said it had alerted Boeing about the vulnerability in 2020. Meanwhile, the company says there are no risks at this time.

Mallikarjun Kharge defends Congress's Vande Mataram rendition, challenges BJP over Gandhi, Nehru and Patel, and targets BJP-RSS in Goa