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Shubman Gill took a stunning one-handed catch at extra cover to dismiss Kamindu Mendis as India strengthened their position against Sri Lanka in Galle.

Two drones reportedly launched from Iran targeted the KRG prime minister's office in northern Iraq, raising tensions as no casualties were reported

Producer Jerry Bruckheimer has confirmed that Johnny Depp is in talks to reprise his role as Captain Jack Sparrow in the next installment of Pirates of the Caribbean. Read on to know more.

At least eight devotees were killed and several others injured in a stampede outside the Ashok Dham Temple in Bihar's Lakhisarai district on Monday, with reports of electrocution after an electric pole fell at the site. Watch the full video on know more on this.

U.S. President Donald Trump has cited his "very good relationship" with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as a key factor behind his decision to significantly scale back joint military exercises between the United States and South Korea. Trump argued that the large-scale drills send an "inappropriate and hostile" message to Pyongyang and could undermine diplomatic efforts on the Korean Peninsula. The move has sparked debate among security experts and regional allies, with supporters viewing it as a confidence-building measure while critics warn it could affect military readiness. The decision comes amid renewed focus on U.S.-North Korea relations and broader security dynamics in East Asia.

Self-enumeration for Census 2027 began on August 17 in snow-bound areas of Jammu and Kashmir and across Ladakh. The online exercise will run till August 31, followed by physical verification from September 1-30, ahead of winter snowfall that could isolate remote areas.

Ariana Grande brought her Wicked co-star Cynthia Erivo onto the stage at the O2 Arena, giving the audience an unexpected reunion as the pair performed songs from the hit musical. Read more to know.

Indonesia’s earthquake-hit Flores region was struck by a magnitude 5.9 quake on Monday. The tremor comes days after a deadly 7.7 earthquake killed at least 53 people and triggered hundreds of aftershocks.

Kenya’s Linda Mwananchi movement is stepping up its grassroots mobilisation campaign as political activity builds ahead of the 2027 elections. Led by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, the movement is expanding its outreach across counties, with rallies and constituency-level meetings planned in Homa Bay, Nairobi and Meru. Leaders say the focus is on building a stronger nationwide support network and taking political engagement beyond boardrooms and into communities. The movement is also seeking to work with other political figures as it broadens its base. With limited time before the 2027 polls, Linda Mwananchi leaders say they intend to maintain momentum and reach constituencies across Kenya.

At least eight devotees were killed and several others injured in a stampede outside the Ashok Dham Temple in Bihar's Lakhisarai district on Monday, with reports of electrocution after an electric pole fell at the site. Watch the full video on know more on this.

India’s defence strategy evolved from Kargil's defensive stance to active deterrence, as seen in Op Sindoor. Modern focus on joint operations, tech, and firm response deters border misadventures.

Popular Pakistani TikToker Ayesha Gilamana was fatally shot in Taxila when two gunmen opened fire while she was travelling in a car with her siblings. The attack left Ayesha's 15-year-old sister seriously injured.

Rahul Gandhi wrote to Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren, urging him to personally meet students protesting alleged JPSC and JSSC recruitment exam irregularities and resolve their legitimate concerns peacefully.

This year we have had more than 9,600 earthquakes, with 11 that were between 7.0 and 7.9 in magnitude. Major temblors hit Japan, Venezuela, Colombia and Indonesia. Could they all be related to the Kamchatka earthquake in 2025 that disturbed the Ring of Fire?

Before coming into politics, Ossoff served as a national security staffer and legislative assistant to US Representative Hank Johnson, and later became managing director of a documentary production company focused on investigative journalism.

India is seeking to join France’s FCAS sixth-generation fighter programme, expanding defence ties beyond Rafale jets and Scorpène submarines. The move is towards advanced technology, co-development and aerospace cooperation

The US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding has expired, raising fresh uncertainty over the fragile ceasefire and the future of negotiations. Both Washington and Tehran have accused each other of violating the June agreement, while Iran says it has not decided whether to resume talks with the US. At the same time, the Strait of Hormuz has emerged as a critical flashpoint, with discussions over shipping routes and control of the strategic waterway continuing through regional mediators. As Qatar, Pakistan and Oman remain involved in diplomatic efforts, the end of the MoU could determine whether the conflict moves toward renewed negotiations or another dangerous escalation. What happens next between Washington and Tehran?

The Awarapan 2 vs Batwara 1947 box-office clash has turned decisively in Emraan Hashmi's favour after the opening weekend. Read more to know how much both the films earned on day three.

While Zimbabwe, Bangladesh and even Afghanistan have gained Test status and continue to rise in world cricket, beating Australia remains the most crucial win for the lower-ranked teams. Here are five such occasions when the underdogs shocked the six-time world champions across formats.