US vs China over South China Sea: Washington backs Philippines, Beijing hits back

Bigg Boss 20: Isha Rikhi evicted after three weeks in Salman Khan’s show

Musk plans to more than double xAI's chips to over 1.2 million Nvidia GPUs by year-end

After JU, clash erupts at SRFTI: BJP’s ‘Dimagi Naxal’ jibe sparks political firestorm after students protest RSS-linked event

‘Anti-social elements spreading false rumours’: LPU issues statement amid massive unrest over alleged rape

LPU students go on rampage, vandalise campus amid widespread protest: What's happening

Trump asked Xi to pressure Iran. China did not say yes — here’s what Beijing wants

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hails global crackdown on Iranian banks and airlines

An OpenAI agent escaped its locked test cage again, by hiding questions in DNS lookups

'Our video was trimmed': LPU girls who featured in rape-denial video make U-turn

3 males killed, four others injured in shooting after fight at strip club in Detroit

'Victory for low-budget consumers': Raghav Chadha hails 30-day telecom recharge rules

Claude rebuilt the 1989 game 'Prince of Persia' by reusing the original's own code

Beyond metros: How Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities could drive India’s next AI wave

Tesla builds first Cybertruck with its own refined lithium: Elon Musk's $1 billion Texas bet pays off

IndiGo flight suffers tail strike in Bengaluru while landing; DGCA to probe incident

The US and China set up an AI 'red telephone', but skipped the rulebook

‘Terror suspects arrested near UK air base were looking to do big damage’: Trump

Russian envoy claims US tactics to contain India were revealed in ‘Freudian slip’

IND vs WI 1st ODI: Kohli breaks Sachin's most runs in one country record with unbeaten 139 as India thump West Indies by 8 wickets

Researchers rebuilt exactly how 700 AI agents hacked Hugging Face: a 900-link chain trick

‘Olympic inclusion is our major target’: WPA President Ishaun Singh on pool’s global ambitions

Nations League: Spain sink England at Wembley; Modric shines for Croatia

Why has Iran released no proof of life of Mojtaba Khamenei? Araghchi reveals...

'What kind of confession is this?': Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif’s 'terrorists would be roaming New York' remark goes viral, raises alarm online. Watch

South Korea demands apology from Ukraine over North Korean prisoners' transfer

Beyond BrahMos: India targets Rs 50,000 crore in defence exports with unmatched price edge

Sri Lankan Tamil migrant worker gets death sentence in Saudi Arabia, help sought from India

Muslim marriage cannot shield sex with minor wife from prosecution under POCSO: Delhi HC

'Can't help but draw painful parallels to Nirbhaya case': SC on latest incidents of rape cases in Delhi-NCR

99.9% more powerful - Scientists find boy who can recall memories from just 3 months of age

'FIRST LOOK from inside Noah’s Ark': Researchers share video from inside mysterious mound in Turkey

UNSC reform momentum grows: Russia, Portugal, Mauritius push for India's permanent seat bid

8 US marines injured in Iranian missile attack on vessel in Strait of Hormuz: Report

New OTT releases this week (September 28-October 4, 2026): Dupahiya 2, Pooja Meri Jaan, Ohh My Dog- 5 titles coming on Netflix, Prime Video and more

Afghanistan says 28 fighters killed in clash near Pakistan border, Islamabad denies

Ceuta migrant crisis: Protesters take to streets as Spain grapples with migrant challenge

LPU suspend classes, postpones exams as violence escalates over rape claims: What's happening

New York City wants a 'kill switch' on every AI, and will pay whistleblowers who report violations

In a major boost for Kashmir's apple growers, Indian Railways has introduced dedicated parcel train services to transport fresh apples from the Valley to key markets in northern India. The initiative is aimed at reducing transit times, cutting logistics costs and ensuring farmers receive better prices during the peak harvest season. Railway officials are coordinating with horticulture departments, grower associations and traders to streamline shipments.


Indian railways rolls out special trains to transport Kashmiri apples 

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal appeared to take a veiled swipe at China while courting Japanese investors in Tokyo, using the case of Alibaba founder Jack Ma to highlight India's business environment. Goyal said entrepreneurs in India do not have to worry about "disappearing one day" and later emerging as professors at a Japanese university—a remark widely interpreted as a reference to Ma, who vanished from public view for months after criticizing Chinese regulators in 2020. Goyal used the example to pitch India as a stable destination where entrepreneurship is celebrated, intellectual property is protected and data security is respected.


Piyush Goyal alludes to Jack Ma's 'disappearance' while pitching to Japanese investor 

West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari has ordered a probe into alleged ‘anti-national’ graffiti and violent drawings reported inside Jadavpur University’s Arts Division Boys Hostel. He has directed officials to verify the material, remove it if confirmed, fix accountability and initiate administrative and legal action against those responsible.


West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari orders probe into 'anti-national' graffiti in Jadavpur University 

Russia launched around 150 drones, Iskander-M ballistic missile and a Kh-31P missile at Ukraine overnight on August 25, according to Ukraine's Air Force. Kyiv says 124 drones were destroyed or jammed, while impacts were recorded at multiple locations.  
At the same time, Russia is advancing its strategic underwater weapons programme. The nuclear-powered Khabarovsk submarine has entered sea trials and is designed to carry Poseidon underwater drones. Poseidon is a nuclear-powered autonomous underwater vehicle intended to deliver nuclear weapons against distant naval or coastal targets.  
The developments come as Ukraine continues to face a shortage of Patriot interceptors and presses Western allies for additional air-defence systems. Kyiv is also intensifying long-range attacks against Russian energy infrastructure, including the reported strike on the Afipsky refinery.

Russia-Ukraine war: Russia launches nuclear-capable missile strike on Ukrainian targets

Iran has dismissed the latest U.S. sanctions threat as a sign of desperation, insisting that Washington's pressure campaign will fail to change Tehran's policies. The response comes as the Trump administration prepares what officials describe as the toughest sanctions package yet, targeting Iran and countries that continue doing business with it. Iranian leaders argue that years of economic pressure have failed to achieve U.S. objectives, while Washington says tougher measures are needed to increase pressure on Tehran. As tensions escalate, the debate is shifting beyond sanctions: who is becoming more isolated on the global stage—Iran or the United States?


US-Iran war: Iran faces deeper isolation, but its global trade network endures

China has issued a chilling warning over Japan's nuclear potential, pointing to Tokyo's huge stockpile of separated plutonium. Japan held about 44.4 tonnes of separated plutonium at the end of 2025, according to Japanese figures. Beijing says the stockpile gives Japan the technical ability for a rapid nuclear breakout. But Japan remains a non-nuclear-weapon state under the NPT and says its plutonium is for peaceful civilian use.


China says Japan has plutonium for 5,500 nukes

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor has arrived in Leh, beginning the Ladakh leg of his two-day India visit. This is Gor’s first visit to the Union Territory, putting the strategically important region in focus. His trip comes as India and the US continue to deepen ties on defence, trade and regional security. The visit is also being closely watched because of Ladakh’s sensitive location near India’s borders with China and Pakistan.


US Amb Sergio Gor arrives in Leh on his maiden visit to Ladakh

Gujarat is taking its investment pitch global. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel is in the US and Canada for the first international roadshow ahead of the 11th Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2027. The focus goes beyond big-ticket investments, with Gujarat also seeking technology partnerships and new global markets for its MSMEs and artisans. Meetings with companies including Google, Micron and Walmart have put AI, semiconductors, data centres, advanced manufacturing and global supply chains in the spotlight.


Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel in US for 11th VGGS roadshow 

 North Korea denied any direct communication between leader Kim Jong Un and U. S. President Donald Trump. The statement rejects Trump's claim of recent contact. 


North Korea 'snubs' Trump, has no desire to talk to America 

The UK government has faced criticism over a booklet distributed to asylum seekers outlining expected standards of behaviour. The guidance reportedly tells recipients not to commit rape, harass others or make unwanted “kissing sounds”.

The booklet has sparked debate over whether such basic conduct guidelines are necessary and how the government is communicating behavioural expectations to asylum seekers.

UK tells asylum seekers: no rape, harassment or “kissing sounds” 

A political storm has erupted after Congress reaffirmed it will stick to its 1937 resolution, singing only the first two stanzas of Vande Mataram at party functions, even as the Centre now mandates the complete version at official events. Union Home Minister Amit Shah called the decision "anti-national," accusing Congress of reviving "appeasement politics" that he claims paved the way for Partition. BJP chief Nitin Nabin went further, branding Congress the "new Muslim League" and saying it had "formalised its insult into a resolution."

Political row erupts as Congress adopts 1937 Vande Mataram version 

Astronomers have discovered the fastest known star in the Milky Way, racing around the supermassive black hole Sagittarius A* at an astonishing 25,000 kilometers per second. The star, named S301, is also the closest known star to our galaxy’s central black hole, completing an orbit in just 8.7 years.

Scientists say S301’s extreme proximity to Sagittarius A* could help them directly measure the spin of a supermassive black hole for the first time. The discovery offers a rare opportunity to test Albert Einstein’s theory of general relativity in one of the most extreme environments in the universe.

Space news: Astronomers track record-breaking star racing at 25,000 km/sec

South Korea and the United States have shortened their joint military drills following an order from U.S. President Donald Trump. The move comes amid growing questions over military readiness, alliance commitments and Washington’s approach to security on the Korean Peninsula.


S Korea-US drills cut short: Seoul says drills did not reflect any intention to attack North Korea

The Pentagon is weighing a possible reduction or repositioning of U.S. forces in the Persian Gulf after months of war with Iran exposed vulnerabilities at American bases and pushed the conflict’s estimated cost to $37.5 billion. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has also sought billions in additional funding to replenish weapons and sustain military readiness. The debate could reshape America’s long-standing military footprint in West Asia.


$37.5 billion Iran war cost adds pressure to US decisions

Iran is seeking deeper strategic and security cooperation with Iraq as Tehran pushes for a regional security framework without outside powers. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf is in Baghdad for talks focused on security, economic cooperation and the future of the region.


Tehran seeks a regional order without foreign interference 

Indonesia's Gen Z-led student protests are challenging what demonstrators see as growing political power centralisation. Students have taken to the streets to voice concerns over government policies, democratic institutions and the concentration of political authority.

Indonesian students challenge power centralisation

The U.S. national debt stands at $39.9 trillion and is on track to surpass the historic $40 trillion milestone. This acceleration happens months ahead of previous forecasts, driven by high interest rates, rising debt-servicing costs, and lost revenue from invalidated tariffs, outpacing the administration's federal spending-cut goals.


US debt nears $40 tn despite Trump’s spending cut push 

U.S. President Donald Trump sparked widespread diplomatic shockwaves after issuing a severe military threat against Oman, warning he would "bomb the s* out of them" if the Gulf nation interferes with Washington's position or blockades regarding the Strait of Hormuz. The escalation occurs as a crucial 60-day U.S.–Iran memorandum of understanding expired on Monday with no breakthrough.

US President Donald Trump threatens to bomb US ally Oman

Ukraine's parliament returned from its summer recess amid uncertainty over the country's defence and foreign ministry leadership. Acting ministers Yevhenii Khmara and Andrii Sybiha had been running the two ministries, but President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has now submitted their nominations for permanent appointments, with parliament expected to vote on August 19.


Ukraine yet to vote on new defence minister

 From presidents in their eighties to political veterans who have spent decades at the heart of power, the world is seeing the rise of what could be called the '80s brigade.' Leaders over the age of 80 continue to dominate politics. 


Trump: Would love to run for a third term in 2028

The BJP has announced a major reshuffle of its national organisation, naming 13 national vice presidents and 16 national secretaries. The revamped core team brings fresh faces into key organisational roles as the party prepares for its next phase of political mobilisation. 


BJP unveils major reshuffle, names 13 vice presidents and 16 secretaries 

Bangladesh has officially linked Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's proposed visit to India to its demand for the extradition of former PM Sheikh Hasina. Dhaka stated that a "propitious environment" must be created by New Delhi before any high-level bilateral trip can move forward.


Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman’s India visit in doubt amid Hasina extradition demand

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.


Cauvery row: Supreme Court directs Karnataka to comply with CWMA order 

A Class 11 student in Uttar Pradesh's Sant Kabir Nagar allegedly staged his own kidnapping in a bid to extort ₹1 lakh from his father, after racking up gaming debts online. To make it convincing, he sent his father an AI-generated photo showing what looked like a serious eye injury, reportedly with help from a friend. Police tracked him down using surveillance footage and a public Wi-Fi trail, finding him hiding at a friend's house. He later admitted the entire plan was staged to settle his debts. Here's how the hoax unraveled.


India: Student 'stages' his own kidnapping to settle gaming debts

Selena Gomez, her mother Mandy Teefey, and co-founder Daniella Pierson are facing a federal fraud lawsuit from investors in their mental health startup, Wondermind. Five investors say they poured $1.2 million into the company in 2022, believing Gomez would actively promote it using her massive social media following. Instead, the lawsuit claims the company "quietly collapsed" over three years while founders stayed silent, with promised partnerships, an app, and marketing initiatives never materializing. The plaintiffs are seeking to recover their investment along with damages.


Investors allege Selena Gomez misled them about mental health startup

France's Constitutional Council has struck down President Macron's high-profile bill banning social media for children under 15, calling it a "disproportionate infringement" on freedom of expression. The court said the blanket ban failed to account for individual factors like a child's age, maturity, or family situation, and raised serious privacy concerns. The setback comes just weeks after French lawmakers overwhelmingly passed the bill, which would have made France the first EU country with such an age limit.


France court blocks Macron's social media ban for under-15s 

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