National Handloom Day 2026: From Alia Bhatt to Samantha Ruth Prabhu; Actresses who celebrated India's textile heritage as brides

The Royals enter the Doctor Who universe: King Charles and Queen Camilla beam into Commonwealth Games in TARDIS

No connection between Jantar Mantar protesters and Pakistan-based ISI terror module, Punjab Police clarify

'Massive attack coming... wait, never mind': Iran mocks US 'theatre diplomacy,' rejects Trump's claim of Hormuz progress

Reels vs Results: Why political messaging alone won't win over India's young voters

Major relief for TN CM Vijay as wife Sangeetha withdraws infidelity and divorce petition

France offers deal for 114 Rafale fighter jets, with 94 to be made in India

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Vishal Bhardwaj to develop film on Tarun Tejpal case after latest court verdict: Report

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Lightning bolt strikes football field in Thailand, killing a player during a match

Thailand teen killed grandparents before shooting teachers at school – What we know about suspect

New Friday OTT releases (August 7, 2026): Operation Safed Sagar, Vadhandhi, Main Vaapis Aaunga- 6 movies and TV shows on Netflix, Prime Video and more

The genetic roots of Tamils: 75,000 DNA markers decoded in latest study of Sangam-era settlement

NZ female politician joins meeting from bathroom with underwear hanging - 'You can see my washing, you can see me'

‘We are ready to talk’: Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren reaches out to protesting students

Squadron Leader Bhawana Kanth scripts history as Indian Air Force gets its first woman ‘Top Gun’ pilot

Trump says Iranian school bombing photos could be AI-generated - 'I don’t think...'

Bluefly: Priyanka Chopra joins Russell Crowe for new sci-fi action thriller

'Dhoni Made Fleming Great': Panesar says ECB made the wrong choice for England Test coach

Why the Su-30MKI doesn't need external fuel tanks to fly vast distances

Born in the USA? Trump targets 'birth tourism' with new birthright citizenship executive order

Michael 2 plans revealed: Makers to start filming soon with THIS release window

OpenAI reportedly building donut-shaped ChatGPT smart speaker for homes

‘Certain munitions are unlimited, others...’: Did Trump admit some US weapons supplies were limited?

At least 4 killed 15 injured in shooting at school near Bangkok

US may force more visa applicants to make social media accounts public under Trump's new plan

Why the Su-30MKI is one of the heaviest fighters ever built

China is developing cutting-edge technologies that could revolutionize anti-submarine warfare. New research claims AI-powered systems combined with magnetic wake detection can potentially expose even the stealthiest submarines, threatening the naval dominance of major powers. Could this mean the end of underwater invisibility? Here's how the tech works — and why it matters.


Are submarines becoming redundant? | AI takes over warfare

President Donald Trump announced he will attend the funeral of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was fatally shot on September 10 during an outdoor event in Arizona. Kirk, a co-founder of Turning Point USA, was known for his polarizing rhetoric.



Charlie Kirk Murder: Trump Attacks 'The Left' Over Kirk's Murder

Tensions spike in the Taiwan Strait as Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence reports 27 PLA aircraft sorties, with 26 breaching the median line into Taiwan’s ADIZ. The incursion—featuring J-16 fighter jets, H-6 bombers, and KJ-500 aircraft—was part of a large-scale air-sea drill involving Chinese navy vessels. Taiwan’s forces monitored and responded as the aircraft entered the Western Pacific.

China-Taiwan tensions intensify: 26 PLA jets breach strait Median line

In his first interview as pontiff, Pope Leo XIV took aim at extreme wealth inequality, singling out Elon Musk's projected status as the world's first trillionaire. The pope condemned the growing gap between CEOs and workers, saying it reflects a troubling loss of societal values. He also questioned the effectiveness of global institutions like the United Nations and reflected on his transition into a role of global spiritual and diplomatic leadership.

Pope Leo, born in Chicago and shaped by years in Peru, follows in the footsteps of Pope Francis in denouncing the "idolatry of money" and calling for a more just economic system. His remarks come amid growing political polarization and public scrutiny of billionaire influence on global affairs.

Pope Leo criticizes Elon Musk’s trillionaire status in first interview 

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned violent scenes at a massive far-right rally in London led by Tommy Robinson. With over 110,000 anti-immigration protesters and multiple arrests, Starmer said Britain “will never surrender” its national flag to extremists who promote fear and division. Hope Not Hate called speeches at the rally “extremely disturbing” as police confirmed 26 officers were injured in clashes.

'UK will not surrender flag’ to far-right after violent London rally: Keir Starmer 

Belarus freed 52 political prisoners on Thursday as part of a deal brokered by the United States, which lifted some sanctions on the country’s national airline. It was another sign of a possible rapprochement between Washington and Minsk, a close ally of Russia that has faced Western isolation for years. U.S. President Donald Trump and Belarus’ Alexander Lukashenko spoke on the phone last month, and the American leader even suggested a face-to-face meeting could be in the works.



Belarus Frees 52 Political Prisoners as US Lifts Some Sanctions on Its National Airline | WION

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been sentenced to 27 years and three months in prison, shortly after a majority of a Supreme Court panel voted to convict him on charges related to an attempted military coup.



Brazilian Ex-President Jair Bolsonaro Sentenced to More Than 27 Years in Prison | WION

Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and close ally of US President Donald Trump, was shot dead at a Utah college event. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has released photos of the "person of interest" in connection with the murder, in which a young man wearing a baseball cap and sunglasses can be seen walking in a building.


Charlie Kirk shooting: Enhanced images & video of suspect released, authorities urge public’s help

US President Donald Trump’s nominee for the next ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, said on Thursday that the Trump administration wants India, with its massive middle-class market larger than that of the US, to buy American crude and oil products, adding that the ongoing trade talks are aimed in that direction.



India-US Trade Deal: Trump's India Envoy Pick Says Talks Ongoing | WION

Nepal's Gen Z protesters are still divided over who should lead the next interim government, despite their massive demonstrations that ousted Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli's government. In a recent online vote on Discord, a majority of participants favored former Chief Justice Sushila Karki, known for her anti-corruption stance, to lead the interim government. However, another contender has emerged in the form of Kul Man Ghising, the former head of the Nepal Electricity Authority, credited with ending the country's chronic power blackouts.


Nepal unrest: 51 dead, over 1,300 injured, Nepal youth divide over PM face 

The Toronto International Film Festival kicked off an event that’s meant to celebrate the Canadian titles in this year’s lineup by apologising for pulling and then reinstating a documentary about a retired Israeli general’s rescue mission during the Hamas attacks on Oct. 7, 2023.


Canada: TIFF apologises for mishandling controversial film 

Bengaluru is set to house India’s first and largest artificial intelligence-powered township, as the Karnataka government pushes ahead with the Greater Bengaluru Integrated Township (GBIT) at Bidadi.


India: Karnataka to launch India's first AI-powered city near Bengaluru

Thai-Cambodia: Cambodia and Thailand have agreed to gradually pull back heavy weapons from their disputed border and collaborate on landmine clearance, key steps in easing tensions after July clashes that killed dozens.


Thailand-Cambodia clashes: Both countries to consider reopening border crossings 

Child obesity has become increasingly common in parts of the world where undernutrition was once more prevalent.


UN report reveals child obesity tripled between 2000 & 2025 |

France Block Everything:  New French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has vowed a ‘profound break’ from previous politics after taking over from centrist François Bayrou, who was ousted this week over a proposed budget squeeze. At 39, Lecornu emphasizes ‘humility’ as his guiding principle but faces the challenge of securing parliamentary support to pass a budget, or risk being removed like Bayrou and former right-wing PM Michel Barnier, who lasted just three months. 


France protest: New PM faces protest on day 1, third PM in a year takes office 

In an unprecedented escalation, furious Gen Z protesters have reportedly set the Nepal Parliament building ablaze amid nationwide anti-government protests. Public outrage over corruption, police violence, and political failure has reached a boiling point. With key government buildings under attack and top leaders resigning, Nepal is in full-blown crisis mode. 


Nepal unrest affects neighbouring India, additional police force deployed in UP

Nepal's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has resigned in the wake of public outrage over the killing of 22 people in police clashes with anti-corruption protesters.

His office said he had stepped down to pave the way for a constitutional solution to the massive youth-led protests over widespread allegations of corruption and sparked by a social media ban, which has since been withdrawn.

Nepal GenZ protest: Protesters demand Lamichhane to be appointed as next PM

Trump Defamation Case: US Court Upholds $83M Sex Assault Defamation Order Against Trump | WION Newspoint

A U.S. appeals court upheld Monday (September 8, 2025) a jury's $83.3 million penalty against President Donald Trump for defaming author E. Jean Carroll, whom he was found to have sexually assaulted.



Trump Defamation Case: US Court Upholds $83M Sex Assault Defamation Order Against Trump

Nepal Social Media Ban: Government Lifts Social Media Ban After Protests | 19 Dead, PM Orders Probe | WION Newspoint

Following the deadly protests and mounting international pressure, the Nepal government has officially lifted its controversial social media ban. The move comes after nationwide unrest led by Gen Z protesters demanding digital freedom and government accountability.


Nepal Social Media Ban: Government Lifts Social Media Ban After Protests | 19 Dead, PM Orders Probe

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the successful test of a new solid-fuel rocket engine for intercontinental ballistic missiles, hailing it as a “significant change” for the country’s strategic nuclear force. The engine, capable of producing nearly 2,000 kilonewtons of thrust, marks the final ground test before full deployment of what analysts say could target the U.S. mainland.

North Korea's new ICBM engine marks “major shift,” says Kim

Amid rising tensions with Venezuela, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told sailors aboard the USS Iwo Jima that they were not deployed for training but are on the “front lines” of a high-stakes counter-narcotics mission. The remarks came during a surprise visit near Puerto Rico, as Washington faces criticism over a deadly strike on a Venezuelan vessel.

Us vs Venezuela: Hegseth tells troops off Puerto Rico: ‘This isn’t training’ 

A third earthquake has struck southeastern Afghanistan, marking the third major tremor in days that have collectively killed over 2,200 people and injured more than 3,600. Thousands of homes in provinces like Kunar and Nangarhar have been destroyed, leaving tens of thousands displaced. Aid agencies warn of worsening humanitarian conditions amid funding cuts and challenging Taliban policies. Rescue efforts continue as survivors face an uncertain future.



Afghanistan Earthquake: Major Aftershocks Follow 6.2 Magnitude Earthquake | Death Toll Tops 2,200

Muslim worshippers visit the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem's Old City and chant hymns as they celebrate the birth of Prophet Mohammed according to Islamic calendar.



Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque Hosts Prayers On The Occasion of Prophet Mohammed's Birth

A chilling new investigation reveals that Chinese state-backed hacker group Salt Typhoon may have stolen sensitive data from nearly every American citizen — including President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance. The cyberattack spanned over 80 countries and is believed to be part of a years-long operation. How did it happen? What was stolen? And what does it mean for America's national security? 


China’s hackers breached Trump and JD Vance? | Massive U.S. cyberattack

India’s GST Council has rolled out a bold 40% tax slab for super luxury and sin goods  the highest-ever GST rate. From private jets to pan masala, this move targets extravagance while easing the burden on essentials. Here’s a breakdown of what falls under this new slab, what it means for you, and how it fits into the broader GST reform to benefit the common man.



GST Reform: Government Unveils Next-Generation Changes; Daily Essentials Get Cheaper

The 21st edition of India–U.S. military exercise “Yudh Abhyas 2025” has begun at Fort Wainwright, Alaska, from September 1 to 14, despite ongoing tensions over tariffs and trade policies. Over 450 Indian troops, including a battalion from the Madras Regiment, are training alongside the U.S. 11th Airborne Division in subarctic conditions.

The two-week drills include heliborne operations, surveillance and counter-drone tactics, mountain warfare, casualty evacuation, and electronic warfare training—demonstrating the resilience of the India–U.S. defense partnership, even as diplomatic relations face economic strain.

Yudh Abhyas 2025: India-U.S. joint military exercises amid ongoing trade tensions

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