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Latest News Today Live Updates: Two US soldiers were killed after an AH-64E Apache attack helicopter assigned to Fort Hood crashed near Salado in central Texas on Wednesday. Officials have not disclosed the mission the helicopter was carrying out, while an investigation into the cause is underway.
Meanwhile, Iran has called for environmental safeguards in any future arrangement governing the Strait of Hormuz after reporting oil pollution along its southern coast. Tehran has also linked the reopening of the strategic waterway to demands on the United States, including ending the war and blockade, releasing frozen Iranian assets, and agreeing to a regional ceasefire covering Lebanon and Gaza.
The U.S. is preparing to send the aircraft carrier USS George Washington to the Middle East to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln as part of a previously scheduled rotation plan, according to U.S. officials familiar with the matter.
Speaking at the Ratchnatmak Congress National Convention in Delhi Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in the parliament Rahul Gandhi took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
“Our job is very simple and we can drive them crazy...I am telling you, (PM) Narendra Modi does not sleep at night,” Rahul said.
A fire broke out on a ferry boat running excursions for children in Turkey's Southern Fethiye district. Eleven passengers "affected by the smoke" have been sent to hospital, according to the Directorate General of Maritime Affairs.
Investigators during a recent search operation at Bengaluru’s Parappana Agrahara Central Prison reportedly recovered a mobile phone from former MP and Janata Dal (Secular) leader, Prajwal Revanna's jail cell that had dozens of pornographic videos saved in it.
: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke to Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief Sukhbir Singh Badal's wife, Harsimrat Kaur Badal, over the phone and inquired about his health following the attack on him at a gurdwara in Maharashtra's Nanded.
PM Modi spoke to Harsimrat Kaur Badal and inquired about Sukhbir Badal's health after the SAD chief was attacked by a Nihang inside the gurdwara premises in Nanded, ANI reported, citing sources.
Following the incident, Badal was taken to a hospital with an injury to his hand, Nanded Police said.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis ordered an inquiry into the attack and sought details from the Nanded Superintendent of Police.
Barely 48 hours before Independence Day, an interception on the India-Bangladesh border has ignited a major espionage investigation in West Bengal after a suspected Pakistani operative was caught carrying a map and photographs of Fort William- the Indian Army's Eastern Command headquarters.
After it was confirmed in a test that the pilot in command (PIC) of the Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi that encountered a sudden loss of altitude last week was on marijuana, and was also taking medicines for "sleep difficulty", according to the airline's internal flight safety report, the airlines has ordered a fresh mandatory dope test for all its pilots.
Shiromani Akali Dal chief and former Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal was allegedly attacked by a Nihang with a kirpan, inside a gurdwara in the Mata Sahib Kaur area of Nanded, Maharashtra, on Thursday. The incident took place around 11 am, shortly after Badal arrived in Nanded from Punjab. He was on a personal visit and had been provided Z-plus security as per the scheduled security arrangements.
A senior Iranian official said on Thursday that the Strait of Hormuz remains under the control of the Islamic Republic after President Donald Trump claimed US control over the strategic waterway.
"Today, you see that the Strait of Hormuz is under the management and control of the Islamic Republic, and our country continues on its path in complete security," said Hossein Taeb, head of the paramilitary Basij forces affiliated with Iran's Revolutionary Guards, according to state television.
The five-time champions have not announced a new coach as of now after Stephan Fleming parted ways recently, but retired Indian off-spinner Ravi Ashwin thinks a former England player could land the job. The absence of coach, according to Ashwin, hampers CSK's trade window deals as well with the franchise being linked to Hardik Pandya trade from Mumbai Indians.
Both Houses of the Parliament - the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha was adjourned sine die on Aug 13 - resulting in the Monsoon Session being a complete washout. Parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju addressed media after conclusion of Monsoon Session of Parliament. He said that it was not successful. READ MORE
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Delhi: Opposition MPs, led by Congress MP Pawan Khera, protest with a toy monkey and sloganeer, ''56-inch ka chhota bandar, jaldi aao sadan ke andar'', on the Parliament premises<br><br>Source: ANI <a href="https://t.co/ecelJmZoRk">pic.twitter.com/ecelJmZoRk</a></p>— WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://x.com/WIONews/status/2087779639737586088?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 13, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
A 17-year-old Indian-origin teenager has been charged with murdering his mother and 14-year-old brother at their Massachusetts home. Investigators say he had previously searched online and on ChatGPT for fictional stories and fantasies involving the killing of his family.
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Days after Gen Z protest in India made waves forcing the country's education minister to resign over the paper leak in medical entrance examination, Gen Alpha, the generation next to the GenZs have also stepped up. In several states, Gen Alpha are protesting against the administration to demand better roads, schools and basic amenities. READ MORE
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The pilot of the Air India Phuket-Delhi flight that suddenly lost altitude mid-air on August 4 reportedly slept for 30-35 minutes during the flight. This comes as an investigation continues into the incident in which 13 passengers and four crew members were injured when the plane suddenly dropped 300 feet in altitude.
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Aug 12) signed a national security presidential memorandum aimed at expanding the government’s ability to use cyber operations against “transnational criminal organisations” operating from abroad. The White House said the directive is intended to help federal law enforcement target foreign-based networks involved in ransomware attacks, financial fraud and other cyber-enabled crimes affecting Americans.
Bengaluru Police have urged residents to remain calm and continue their daily activities during Thursday's Karnataka bandh over the Cauvery water dispute. Schools, offices, shops, and public transport are expected to function, while police have warned against forced shutdowns.
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Karnataka is facing a 12-hour bandh today (August 13), but the state is unlikely to come to a complete standstill. Here is where disruption is most likely. Here's what's open and what will remain closed during the statewide protest.
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Argentina football star Lionel Messi, after the recent death of his father, has hinted at the end of his career as well. Messi's father, Jorge, was a constant presence throughout his careeer including from the early days of Barcelona. The FIFA World Cup 2026 was the first event where Messi was without his father. The footballer, after scoring the opening goal of his hat-trick in the first match against Algeria, was ery emotional which he later described as "matter other than football."
The annual Kanwar Yatra is over and it has left the holy city of Haridwar with over 7000 tonnes of garbage. The two-week ‘Kanwar Yatra’ in which approximately 48 million pilgrims participated was the the highest number on record. FULL STORY
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Two US soldiers were killed after an AH-64E Apache attack helicopter assigned to Fort Hood crashed near Salado, Texas. The Army has not revealed what mission the helicopter was carrying out, while investigators work to determine what caused the deadly crash.
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Iran has demanded environmental safeguards be included in any future deal on the Strait of Hormuz, after oil pollution was reported along Qeshm Island. Tehran is also tying the reopening of the vital waterway to US concessions, including an end to the war and blockade.
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Latest News Today Live Updates: Two US soldiers were killed after an AH-64E Apache attack helicopter assigned to Fort Hood crashed near Salado in central Texas on Wednesday. Officials have not disclosed the mission the helicopter was carrying out, while an investigation into the cause is underway.
Meanwhile, Iran has called for environmental safeguards in any future arrangement governing the Strait of Hormuz after reporting oil pollution along its southern coast. Tehran has also linked the reopening of the strategic waterway to demands on the United States, including ending the war and blockade, releasing frozen Iranian assets, and agreeing to a regional ceasefire covering Lebanon and Gaza.
The U.S. is preparing to send the aircraft carrier USS George Washington to the Middle East to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln as part of a previously scheduled rotation plan, according to U.S. officials familiar with the matter.
Speaking at the Ratchnatmak Congress National Convention in Delhi Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in the parliament Rahul Gandhi took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
“Our job is very simple and we can drive them crazy...I am telling you, (PM) Narendra Modi does not sleep at night,” Rahul said.
A fire broke out on a ferry boat running excursions for children in Turkey's Southern Fethiye district. Eleven passengers "affected by the smoke" have been sent to hospital, according to the Directorate General of Maritime Affairs.
Investigators during a recent search operation at Bengaluru’s Parappana Agrahara Central Prison reportedly recovered a mobile phone from former MP and Janata Dal (Secular) leader, Prajwal Revanna's jail cell that had dozens of pornographic videos saved in it.
: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke to Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief Sukhbir Singh Badal's wife, Harsimrat Kaur Badal, over the phone and inquired about his health following the attack on him at a gurdwara in Maharashtra's Nanded.
PM Modi spoke to Harsimrat Kaur Badal and inquired about Sukhbir Badal's health after the SAD chief was attacked by a Nihang inside the gurdwara premises in Nanded, ANI reported, citing sources.
Following the incident, Badal was taken to a hospital with an injury to his hand, Nanded Police said.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis ordered an inquiry into the attack and sought details from the Nanded Superintendent of Police.
Barely 48 hours before Independence Day, an interception on the India-Bangladesh border has ignited a major espionage investigation in West Bengal after a suspected Pakistani operative was caught carrying a map and photographs of Fort William- the Indian Army's Eastern Command headquarters.
After it was confirmed in a test that the pilot in command (PIC) of the Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi that encountered a sudden loss of altitude last week was on marijuana, and was also taking medicines for "sleep difficulty", according to the airline's internal flight safety report, the airlines has ordered a fresh mandatory dope test for all its pilots.
Shiromani Akali Dal chief and former Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal was allegedly attacked by a Nihang with a kirpan, inside a gurdwara in the Mata Sahib Kaur area of Nanded, Maharashtra, on Thursday. The incident took place around 11 am, shortly after Badal arrived in Nanded from Punjab. He was on a personal visit and had been provided Z-plus security as per the scheduled security arrangements.
A senior Iranian official said on Thursday that the Strait of Hormuz remains under the control of the Islamic Republic after President Donald Trump claimed US control over the strategic waterway.
"Today, you see that the Strait of Hormuz is under the management and control of the Islamic Republic, and our country continues on its path in complete security," said Hossein Taeb, head of the paramilitary Basij forces affiliated with Iran's Revolutionary Guards, according to state television.
The five-time champions have not announced a new coach as of now after Stephan Fleming parted ways recently, but retired Indian off-spinner Ravi Ashwin thinks a former England player could land the job. The absence of coach, according to Ashwin, hampers CSK's trade window deals as well with the franchise being linked to Hardik Pandya trade from Mumbai Indians.
Both Houses of the Parliament - the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha was adjourned sine die on Aug 13 - resulting in the Monsoon Session being a complete washout. Parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju addressed media after conclusion of Monsoon Session of Parliament. He said that it was not successful. READ MORE
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Delhi: Opposition MPs, led by Congress MP Pawan Khera, protest with a toy monkey and sloganeer, ''56-inch ka chhota bandar, jaldi aao sadan ke andar'', on the Parliament premises<br><br>Source: ANI <a href="https://t.co/ecelJmZoRk">pic.twitter.com/ecelJmZoRk</a></p>— WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://x.com/WIONews/status/2087779639737586088?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 13, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
A 17-year-old Indian-origin teenager has been charged with murdering his mother and 14-year-old brother at their Massachusetts home. Investigators say he had previously searched online and on ChatGPT for fictional stories and fantasies involving the killing of his family.
Days after Gen Z protest in India made waves forcing the country's education minister to resign over the paper leak in medical entrance examination, Gen Alpha, the generation next to the GenZs have also stepped up. In several states, Gen Alpha are protesting against the administration to demand better roads, schools and basic amenities. READ MORE
The pilot of the Air India Phuket-Delhi flight that suddenly lost altitude mid-air on August 4 reportedly slept for 30-35 minutes during the flight. This comes as an investigation continues into the incident in which 13 passengers and four crew members were injured when the plane suddenly dropped 300 feet in altitude.
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Aug 12) signed a national security presidential memorandum aimed at expanding the government’s ability to use cyber operations against “transnational criminal organisations” operating from abroad. The White House said the directive is intended to help federal law enforcement target foreign-based networks involved in ransomware attacks, financial fraud and other cyber-enabled crimes affecting Americans.
Bengaluru Police have urged residents to remain calm and continue their daily activities during Thursday's Karnataka bandh over the Cauvery water dispute. Schools, offices, shops, and public transport are expected to function, while police have warned against forced shutdowns.
Karnataka is facing a 12-hour bandh today (August 13), but the state is unlikely to come to a complete standstill. Here is where disruption is most likely. Here's what's open and what will remain closed during the statewide protest.
Argentina football star Lionel Messi, after the recent death of his father, has hinted at the end of his career as well. Messi's father, Jorge, was a constant presence throughout his careeer including from the early days of Barcelona. The FIFA World Cup 2026 was the first event where Messi was without his father. The footballer, after scoring the opening goal of his hat-trick in the first match against Algeria, was ery emotional which he later described as "matter other than football."
The annual Kanwar Yatra is over and it has left the holy city of Haridwar with over 7000 tonnes of garbage. The two-week ‘Kanwar Yatra’ in which approximately 48 million pilgrims participated was the the highest number on record. FULL STORY
Two US soldiers were killed after an AH-64E Apache attack helicopter assigned to Fort Hood crashed near Salado, Texas. The Army has not revealed what mission the helicopter was carrying out, while investigators work to determine what caused the deadly crash.
Iran has demanded environmental safeguards be included in any future deal on the Strait of Hormuz, after oil pollution was reported along Qeshm Island. Tehran is also tying the reopening of the vital waterway to US concessions, including an end to the war and blockade.