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In his speech, Modi warned that while armed Naxalism had been largely eliminated from the country’s forests, an ideological threat from what he described as ‘dimagi Naxals’ remained. He called for such elements to be identified and isolated

Iran says three pilots missing after an alleged operation against the US Al Udeid Air Base are being treated as prisoners in Qatar until their fate is clarified.

BJP MLA Sumitro Chatterjee, who is a descendant of Vande Mataram’s author Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, has written to Sonia Gandhi seeking an unconditional apology. The row comes days after the Parliament passed a law extending specific criminal protection to Vande Mataram.

Heart Aerospace just made aviation history. Its X1 demonstrator, the largest battery-electric aircraft ever flown, completed a 27-minute test flight over Plattsburgh, New York, reaching 1,100 feet, all powered by less than $5 worth of electricity. With a 106-foot wingspan and a takeoff weight over 25,000 pounds, the X1 is a full-scale precursor to Heart's production model, the 30-seat hybrid-electric ES-30, backed by $9.4 billion in orders from United Airlines, Air Canada, and JSX. The company is targeting commercial service by 2031, promising operating costs up to 40% lower than conventional regional aircraft.

US President Donald Trump has praised the new defence pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan, calling it a “BIG, BOLD, IMPORTANT FIRST STEP.” Signed on August 7, the three-way agreement comes amid escalating regional tensions and a wider rethink of Middle East security arrangements.

Tensions have flared between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka after three Tamil men were shot dead by Karnataka Forest Department officials in the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary on August 15. The department claims it was an anti-poaching operation where the men opened fire first, but locals dispute this, alleging the men were shot in the neck rather than restrained. TN CM Vijay called the incident a "massacre," demanding a high-level probe, while Karnataka CM Shivakumar has ordered a magisterial inquiry and announced compensation.

The Supreme Court has told Karnataka to follow the CWMA's order and release enough Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu. Tamil Nadu says it hasn't received its fair share this year, while Karnataka says it's already increased the water flow after recent rains. The court will hear the case again around August 24 to check on the latest situation.

The third day of the opening Test in Galle ended early due to rain on Monday, with India firmly in control after dismissing Sri Lanka for 284 to take a 178-run first-innings lead.

Mohanlal announced his collaboration with Jude Anthany Joseph and Anoop Sathyan through social media, confirming that the director's next project will feature him. Read to know more.

An aircraft powered by electricity flew for nearly half an hour in New York. The 11-tonne plane is meant to test the systems for Heart Aerospace's main aircraft, which will be a hybrid and is meant to fly 800 kilometres.

Two Iranian drones targeted the Iraqi Kurdistan prime minister's office and the home of the autonomous region's intelligence chief overnight, authorities said Monday. "Following an investigation by the Kurdistan Counter-Terrorism Unit, my personal office and the home of the head of the Security and Intelligence Agency were targeted by Iranian drone attacks earlier today," Kurdistan Prime Minister Masrour Barzani said, in a post on X. "This is a dangerous escalation and a direct threat to the security and stability of the Kurdistan region."

Thousands of people rallied across Pakistan to protest soaring inflation and the rising cost of living. Demonstrators voiced anger over higher prices and growing economic pressure on households, highlighting the deepening concerns over Pakistan’s inflation crisis.

US envoy Jared Kushner held a rare direct meeting with Hamas chief Khalil al-Hayya in Egypt, pushing the group to take real, tangible steps toward disarmament under Trump's 15-point Gaza peace plan. Hamas reaffirmed its commitment, though it's asking the Board of Peace to "compel" Israel to accept the plan too, since PM Netanyahu rejected the roadmap just last week, calling it "unacceptable." Kushner is set to meet Netanyahu next to discuss what Israel must do in return.

Russia and Ukraine have exchanged a fresh wave of intense strikes, leaving casualties and widespread destruction on both sides. A prominent market in Kyiv was reportedly gutted in Russian strikes, while Ukraine claimed to have targeted a missile fuel production facility in Russia's Rostov region.

The Recording Academy is reconsidering its new Asian pop category just two months after announcing the award. The move comes weeks after BTS said they would not submit music for the 2027 Grammys, citing concerns about the awards' limitations.

Trump threatens Oman over the Strait of Hormuz as the US-Iran ceasefire deadline nears, escalating tensions over Iran, shipping and regional security

The Indian Ministry of Defence has signed a $203 million (₹1,943 crore) contract with US-based General Atomics to lease two MQ-9B SeaGuardian HALE drones for 30 months to boost Indian Navy surveillance in the Indian Ocean Region.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a nationwide free online coaching initiative for competitive exam aspirants during his Independence Day address. The initiative aims to make exam preparation more accessible and reduce the financial burden of coaching on low- and middle-income families.

Crypto wallet provider SafePal has disclosed a data breach involving unauthorized access to the order information of about 39,798 customers. The exposed data reportedly included personal details such as names, addresses and purchase information.