Saudi Aramco is assessing damage after a reported fresh strike on its Jizan oil complex near the Yemen border. The extent of damage and impact on production remain unclear, with no group claiming responsibility so far.


Houthis launch missile Salvo on Saudi Arabia, Aramco oil facilities hit

The Delhi building collapse in a student hub has sparked outrage across India. With seven people reported dead and anger growing over accountability, questions are mounting over how long such tragedies can continue.


Delhi hostel collapse tragedy exposes administrative loopholes, neglect & corruption

Congress has drawn a political red line for Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) ahead of the 2029 battle, with questions intensifying over who could emerge as the Opposition’s prime ministerial face. Congress has also suggested that TVK remains more of a “fan mode” phenomenon than a serious political force. What does this mean for Vijay’s political ambitions and the evolving alliance arithmetic in Tamil Nadu?

Congress draws red line for Vijay's TVK over 2029 PM face 

Telangana’s political battle escalates as the BRS stages a massive protest marking 1,000 days of the Congress government. BRS working president K T Rama Rao was detained by police as party workers took to the streets, intensifying the confrontation between the ruling Congress and the opposition BRS. What is driving the latest political showdown in Telangana, and what does it signal for the state’s next electoral battle?

BRS stages massive protest against 1,000 days of Congress government

The controversy began on August 26 after the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) advised keeping non-vegetarian food away from Durga Puja pandals, saying it was necessary to preserve the festival’s “sanctity.”

BJP says food choices are a matter of individual preference

A five-storey building used as a paying guest accommodation for students collapsed in Delhi’s Satya Niketan area, triggering a massive rescue operation. The building, reportedly known as Hostel Daze, was located near Nanakpura Gurudwara and close to several educational institutions.

The latest reports say 7 people have died, while several others remain feared trapped under the rubble. Rescue teams have already pulled multiple people out alive, with students among those shifted to hospital for treatment.

The building reportedly had a basement and five upper floors. Police said repair work was underway in the basement when the structure collapsed. The cause of the collapse is still being investigated, while questions are being raised about the condition and safety of the ageing structure.

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta visited the site and said multiple agencies were working in coordination to ensure the safe rescue of those trapped. The NDRF, Delhi Police, fire services, ambulances and other emergency teams have been deployed.


Delhi hostel collapse: 7 killed, still no clear tally of trapped 

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will undertake a three-day official visit to Sri Lanka from September 8 to 10. He will hold consultations with Sri Lankan leadership as both sides seek to strengthen bilateral ties.

Rajnath Singh to undertake 3-day visit to Sri Lanka from Tuesday

Could sound waves become a new weapon against enemy drones? Researchers are exploring how powerful acoustic frequencies could disrupt, damage or disable unmanned aerial systems.

Can sound frequencies bring down enemy drones?

Former Sierra Leone President Ernest Bai Koroma landed in Freetown on Sunday after more than two years of Nigeria-brokered exile, escorted by Nigeria's Foreign Minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu and ex-Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan. Koroma fled to Nigeria in January 2024 days after being charged with treason over a deadly 2023 army uprising — charges since dropped. 


Nigeria facilitates safe return of ex-Sierra Leone Prez Ernest Koroma

Nicolas Cage’s Spider-Noir has won five Emmy Awards at the 2026 Creative Arts Emmys, delivering a bittersweet victory just two days after Prime Video cancelled the series. The 1930s-set superhero drama led Prime Video with 11 nominations and emerged as one of the weekend’s biggest winners.

Honouring the best of television: 'Spider Noir' wins in multiple categories

Nepal's flood catastrophe keeps deepening. The death toll from the devastating flash floods near the China border has climbed to 1,341-1,344, while nearly 5,000 people, including 589 foreign nationals, remain unaccounted for nearly two weeks after the disaster struck. Nepal's Foreign Ministry has set up an emergency control room to trace missing citizens and foreigners as DNA sampling continues for unidentified bodies.

 Nepal death toll rises: 1,355 killed, rescue operations continue

A 20-year-old student from Madhya Pradesh has gone viral for taking on a solo mission to clean the heavily polluted Ajnar River. Surendra Singh Choudhary, known online as “Bittu Tabahi,” waded into the garbage-choked river in Biaora, taking matters into his own hands after becoming frustrated with its condition.

Boy uses social media to raise awareness about polluted river 

A five-storey building used as a paying guest accommodation for students collapsed in Delhi’s Satya Niketan area, triggering a massive rescue operation. The building, reportedly known as Hostel Daze, was located near Nanakpura Gurudwara and close to several educational institutions.

The latest reports say 7 people have died, while several others remain feared trapped under the rubble. Rescue teams have already pulled multiple people out alive, with students among those shifted to hospital for treatment.

The building reportedly had a basement and five upper floors. Police said repair work was underway in the basement when the structure collapsed. The cause of the collapse is still being investigated, while questions are being raised about the condition and safety of the ageing structure.

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta visited the site and said multiple agencies were working in coordination to ensure the safe rescue of those trapped. The NDRF, Delhi Police, fire services, ambulances and other emergency teams have been deployed.

Delhi PG collapse: atleast 7 killed, 3 critical | Still no clear tally of trapped

Dhirendra Shastri: Keep non-veg food away from puja venues 

Donald Trump’s key broker for a major U.S.–Venezuela oil venture is Venezuelan businessman Alejandro Betancourt. A controversial figure who built his fortune during Hugo Chávez’s presidency, Betancourt has faced international investigations and is now working with the administration to secure U.S. access to Venezuela’s vast oil reserves.

US-Venezuela oil deal: Who is Trump's new Venezuela oil 'fixer'?

A week before Xi Jinping is expected in New Delhi for the BRICS Summit, India and China's militaries opened a new line of dialogue — the first-ever Corps Commander-level talks at the Wacha-Damai point in Arunachal Pradesh, led by Lt Gen Girish Kalia. The meeting comes amid reported tensions in Arunachal's Taksing area and follows an August 25 Beijing meeting between NSA Ajit Doval and Chinese FM Wang Yi on an eight-point border management plan.


India-China commander-level meeting ahead of BRICS summit 

The Kerala Police have emerged as one of the most popular law enforcement departments globally on social media, outranking major international agencies like the New York Police Department (NYPD).

Keralam cops now world's most popular police force on social media 

An AIIMS Bibinagar study found that nearly one in three rural Telangana students who use smartphones met the criteria for smartphone addiction. While it was not linked to poorer academic performance, smartphone addiction was strongly associated with poor sleep. Boys, personal smartphone owners and early users faced higher odds.

Study: Smartphones stealing sleep of students

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) is set to hold a second meeting with its post-poll alliance partners in Chennai on September 9. The meeting will focus on formalising the existing arrangement into a political alliance, a day after the Assembly’s Budget session concludes.

Tamil Nadu: TVK's post-poll partners to meet on September 9

A stockpile of fireworks stored inside a room at the Nuestra Señora de la Luz church in Temascalcingo, Mexico State, detonated during a patron saint festival mass, collapsing a wall and triggering chaos among worshippers. At least 10 people are dead and 64 injured, several of them children, with two priests among the wounded. Witnesses say people were trampled trying to flee as rescue crews worked through the night to pull survivors from the rubble. The cause of the blast is still under investigation.

Mexico fireworks blast: More than 60 injured as deadly blast strikes festival crowd 

Australia is proposing new rules aimed at increasing oversight of social media algorithms and how platforms recommend content to users.

The proposed measures could bring greater scrutiny to algorithmic systems, content recommendations and the way social media platforms influence what users see online. The move comes amid growing global concerns over online safety, transparency and the impact of social media algorithms.


Australia proposes new rules for algorithm control 

The "flavour first" trend improves the appeal of healthy food by prioritizing rich, bold tastes and sensory satisfaction over strict nutritional deprivation.

'Flavour First' trend makes healthy food more appealing 

North Korea is rapidly expanding its naval and nuclear capabilities under Kim Jong Un, commissioning a new 5,000-ton Kang Kon destroyer and integrating advanced warships into its nuclear response strategy. The latest developments highlight Pyongyang’s efforts to modernize its navy, strengthen maritime deterrence and develop more diverse nuclear delivery options. The expansion is raising concerns across the Korean Peninsula as North Korea continues to pursue advanced missiles, submarines and nuclear weapons capabilities.

North Korea expands naval, nuclear capibilities 

A five-storey building used as a paying guest accommodation for students collapsed in Delhi’s Satya Niketan area, triggering a massive rescue operation. The building, reportedly known as Hostel Daze, was located near Nanakpura Gurudwara and close to several educational institutions.

The latest reports say two people have died, while several others remain feared trapped under the rubble. Rescue teams have already pulled multiple people out alive, with students among those shifted to hospital for treatment.

The building reportedly had a basement and five upper floors. Police said repair work was underway in the basement when the structure collapsed. The cause of the collapse is still being investigated, while questions are being raised about the condition and safety of the ageing structure.

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta visited the site and said multiple agencies were working in coordination to ensure the safe rescue of those trapped. The NDRF, Delhi Police, fire services, ambulances and other emergency teams have been deployed.

Delhi building collapse: Rescue efforts underway at collapse site

Indian refineries are emerging as a major supplier of diesel to Europe, accounting for around 60% of the region’s diesel imports. The development highlights India’s growing role in global fuel markets and the importance of its refining capacity to European energy supplies.

Indian refineries account for about 60% diesel to Europe 

Fireworks blast in Central Mexico: More than 60 injured as deadly blast strikes festival crowd 

Russian President Vladimir Putin has told US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner that Moscow remains confident it can achieve its military objectives in Ukraine if a negotiated settlement is not reached.

Witkoff and Kushner held more than three hours of talks with Putin at the Kremlin as Washington renewed efforts to find a path toward ending the Russia-Ukraine war. The White House said the discussions focused on substantive plans for the next steps, with further developments expected in the coming weeks.

The talks come as Russia continues to press for territorial concessions, while Ukraine maintains that it will not accept any settlement that undermines its territorial integrity.

The US envoys are now heading to Kyiv for talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Meanwhile, Putin has ordered a temporary pause in strikes during the US delegation's visit, while Ukraine has accused Russia of continuing attacks.

RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR:  Putin Tells Trump Envoys Russia Will Pursue War Goals As US Pushes Peace Deal

Oil, war and rising deficits are forcing Riyadh to rethink Saudi Arabia’s economic and strategic future. As regional conflict disrupts trade and energy routes, the kingdom faces growing pressure to protect its oil revenues while continuing its ambitious Vision 2030 transformation. 

Saudi seeks billions in loans as economic pressures mount 

Zheng’an has emerged as an unlikely guitar-making hub in China, with more than 140 guitar factories now operating in the town. The booming industry is also drawing local workers back home, creating jobs and transforming Zheng’an into a major centre for guitar production.

Zheng'an becomes China's unlikely guitar hub

The armies of India and China are scheduled to hold their first Corps Commander-level talks in Arunachal Pradesh on Sunday, with the meeting set to take place at the Wacha-Damai border meeting point along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

India & China to hold Corps Commander-level talks in Wacha

Donald Trump’s latest appearance has sparked fresh online speculation over his hair. Photos of the U.S. president stepping off Air Force One show his hair appearing noticeably darker than usual, prompting social media users to question the change and revive long-running rumors about his hairstyle.

New photos seem to show Trump's new brunette coiffure

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