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Latest News Today Live Updates: US President Donald Trump says he “views the Strait of Hormuz as an American territory right now” and that Iran “would love to make a deal, but they’re not ready to make the right deal in my opinion”.
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps chief Ahmad Vahidi stated amid escalating tensions with the United States that Iran has built what it describes as a "solid defensive shield" against external threats. In a message to Iran's Defence Ministry chief marking National Defence Industry Day, the newly appointed Iran Revolutionary Guards commander-in-chief stated that the nation was experiencing new forms of "combined and military aggression".
At least 16 people have been killed in a Russian double-tap drone strike on a shopping centre in the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih, local officials have said. Another 130 people - including 23 children - were injured in the attack on the city's biggest mall. More people are also reported to be trapped in the rubble.
The Assam government on Friday (Aug 22) issued helpline numbers to help people from the state who may be stranded in Meghalaya or facing difficulties travelling after violence broke out in Shillong's Khanapara area during a protest rally on August 19. The violence occurred during a black flag bike rally organised by the Khasi Students' Union (KSU). Several vehicles, including some registered in Assam, were damaged during the clashes.
A Red Corner notice has been issued by Interpol against fugitive gangster Shariq Sata, who has been identified by police as the alleged mastermind behind the violence that erupted in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal on November 24, 2024, a police officer said on Friday. Sambhal Superintendent of Police Krishna Kumar Bishnoi told reporters that Sata had earlier been declared a fugitive offender by a court, with proceedings initiated to attach his property.
Rescuers in Ukraine continued searching for survivors on Saturday after a major shopping centre in Kryvyi Rih was struck by two Russian drones in quick succession on Friday. Sixteen people were killed and 130 injured in the attack.
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney has described a fresh wave of US tariffs on Canadian goods as a ‘miscalculation’ aimed at ‘hurt and divide us’, following the collapse of trade talks between Ottawa and Washington.
Seven people, including two police officers, were killed early Saturday in a head-on collision in northeast England following a pursuit.
Pakistan has deployed three companies of its army in Rawalpindi for six months to undertake "sensitive security duties", according to an official order issued by the country’s Interior Ministry.
DMK president MK Stalin on Saturday mocked Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay over his conduct in the State Assembly. He accused Vijay, previously an actor, of treating the House like a movie set and focusing on delivering punch dialogues.
Search and rescue operations were ongoing on Saturday after a boat carrying 15 irregular migrants capsized off the coast of Tunisia.
Ukraine is seeking Elon Musk’s approval to use Starlink-equipped attack drones against Russian ballistic missile launchers deep inside Russia, as Kyiv faces growing pressure on its air-defence capabilities, according to people familiar with the discussions.
The proposal would allow Ukrainian drones using SpaceX’s Starlink satellite network to operate up to 200km inside Russian territory. Kyiv believes the move could help target missile launchers, command centres and other military infrastructure responsible for attacks on Ukraine.
The request was reportedly raised by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during his meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House in July. Zelensky asked Trump to speak to Musk about permitting the use of Starlink beyond Ukraine’s borders.
As H1N1, commonly known as swine flu, continues to spread across the country, particularly in Delhi and neighbouring areas, the Centre has asked states to closely monitor influenza trends and act swiftly on any unusual rise or clustering of cases.
Union Health Minister JP Nadda reviewed the prevailing situation, with a focus on the national capital, which has reported more than 1,700 swine flu cases this year.
Nadda called for stronger surveillance, early detection, timely testing and appropriate clinical management to contain the spread and ensure prompt treatment of influenza cases.
India’s space programme is set for a major structural shift, with ISRO gradually moving away from manufacturing launch vehicles and routine satellites and transferring these activities to private companies.
IN-SPACe Chairman Dr Pawan Goenka said the transition is already underway. The move will allow ISRO to focus more on research, advanced technologies, scientific missions and critical infrastructure that the private sector may not be able to develop independently.
Under the new approach, private companies are expected to take on a larger role in producing launch vehicles and satellites, while ISRO concentrates on developing next-generation technologies and undertaking complex scientific missions.
TikTok Inc. and Chinese parent ByteDance Ltd. agreed to pay a $400 million settlement with the US Department of Justice over claims that the platform has violated online privacy law. The settlement, which needs court approval, followed months after ByteDance closed a long-awaited deal to transfer parts of its US operations to American investors to fix national security concerns.
US President Donald Trump faced backlash after reports suggested that a Navy aircraft carrier could be named after him instead of a Black war hero, delivering a “slap in the face” to US military veterans. Previously, the US Navy announced that the under-construction carrier would be named the USS Doris Miller, in tribute to a sailor martyred during the attack on Pearl Harbour in the Second World War.
The developing El Niño could become one of the strongest on record, raising concerns for India's monsoon, agriculture and water resources. The UK Met Office expects Pacific Ocean temperatures to rise more than 3°C above normal, while some forecast models point to an even higher peak.
India impact
El Niño is generally associated with weaker Indian monsoon rainfall, particularly during the latter part of the season. India's Earth Sciences Ministry has said El Nino conditions are likely to persist through February 2027, while IMD has alreadyNiñoned of below normal monsoon rainfall in 2026.
Why it matters
A stronger El Niño could be below normal for crops, reservoirs, and water availability. However, Indian officials stress that El Niño is not the only factor influencing the monsoon, with the Indian Ocean Dipole and other climate patterns also playing a role.
Turkey's presidency hit back at Israel, calling Netanyahu's remarks "outrageous ravings" and accusing his government of trying to evade accountability. Erdogan's office also dismissed the Israeli criticism as "cheap politics", suggesting Netanyahu's response was aimed at gaining an electoral advantage ahead of upcoming polls.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office rejected Turkey's move to seek an Interpol red notice, accusing Ankara of "hypocrisy". Israel also accused Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of being an "antisemitic dictator" and said it would continue to act against what it described as Turkish attempts to destabilise the region.
Turkey's Justice Minister Akin Gurlek said Ankara has asked its Interior Ministry to seek an Interpol red notice for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israeli national Afek Moskovitch over the interception of a Gaza-bound aid flotilla.
Turkish authorities accuse the two of crimes including "genocide", crimes against humanity, aggravated deprivation of liberty, torture, and hijacking of transport vehicles.
Senior Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir was sworn in as the country's 23rd President at a ceremony at Bangabhaban in Dhaka on Friday.
Alamgir took the oath at the Darbar Hall in the presence of the Speaker, Prime Minister, Chief Justice, cabinet members, foreign dignitaries and senior civil and military officials. Deputy Speaker Kaiser Kamal administered the oath.
The veteran BNP leader, who previously served as the party's General Secretary, was elected President on Thursday after securing 255 votes in Bangladesh's parliamentary presidential election.
The PTI on Friday accused the government of committing contempt of court by “flouting” the Supreme Court’s order to shift incarcerated party founder Imran Khan to Shifa International Hospital, and announced that it would approach the apex court on Saturday.
Public transport services on the Imphal-Dimapur-Guwahati route resumed on Friday after a gap of nearly three years as Manipur took another step towards restoring normalcy and inter-State connectivity.
Tamil Nadu minister Aadhav Arjun on Friday said that chief minister C Joseph Vijay conveyed to Union home minister Amit Shah that existing freeze capping Lok Sabha seats at 543 nationally and 39 in the state should continue. His clarification came amid a row over Vijay's meeting with Amit Shah in which, according to DMK and AIDMK allegation, changed his stand on delimitation.
Trade talks between the US and Canada collapsed on Friday, resulting in the development of steep tariffs of up to 50 per cent on a wide range of Canadian goods. After days of talks, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney declared that while important progress had been made, “that progress has not been enough to meet our objectives for Canadians.”
“As a result, this evening, I have decided to suspend trade negotiations with the U.S. and have directed Canada’s negotiators to return to Ottawa,” Carney said. According to the US Trade Representative’s office, the tariffs impact nearly $20 billion worth of the country's imports from Canada. The import taxes will hit across every industry, with tariffs impacting about $20 billion worth of U.S. imports from Can
Official reports of sexual assault in the US military, along with the estimated number of sexual assaults, both fell in fiscal year 2025, according to the Pentagon's annual sexual assault review released on Friday (August 21). The report draws on an anonymous survey conducted every other year that seeks service members' responses on whether they've experienced unwanted sexual conduct or harassment, a measure officials consider a more reliable gauge of the true scope of the problem than official reports alone.
Two workers were killed and nine others injured after a reactor blast triggered a fire at a pharmaceutical company in Telangana's Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district, police said on Saturday (Aug 22). The incident took place late Friday night at a unit in Pochampally mandal, reportedly as workers were changing shifts. A police official said two people died in the incident, while nine others were injured. Among the injured, two suffered burns affecting more than 50 per cent of their bodies, while seven sustained minor injuries.
US President Donald Trump claims that he “views the Strait of Hormuz as an American territory right now” and that Iran “would love to make a deal, but they’re not ready to make the right deal in my opinion”.
Latest News Today Live Updates: US President Donald Trump says he “views the Strait of Hormuz as an American territory right now” and that Iran “would love to make a deal, but they’re not ready to make the right deal in my opinion”.
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps chief Ahmad Vahidi stated amid escalating tensions with the United States that Iran has built what it describes as a "solid defensive shield" against external threats. In a message to Iran's Defence Ministry chief marking National Defence Industry Day, the newly appointed Iran Revolutionary Guards commander-in-chief stated that the nation was experiencing new forms of "combined and military aggression".
At least 16 people have been killed in a Russian double-tap drone strike on a shopping centre in the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih, local officials have said. Another 130 people - including 23 children - were injured in the attack on the city's biggest mall. More people are also reported to be trapped in the rubble.
The Assam government on Friday (Aug 22) issued helpline numbers to help people from the state who may be stranded in Meghalaya or facing difficulties travelling after violence broke out in Shillong's Khanapara area during a protest rally on August 19. The violence occurred during a black flag bike rally organised by the Khasi Students' Union (KSU). Several vehicles, including some registered in Assam, were damaged during the clashes.
A Red Corner notice has been issued by Interpol against fugitive gangster Shariq Sata, who has been identified by police as the alleged mastermind behind the violence that erupted in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal on November 24, 2024, a police officer said on Friday. Sambhal Superintendent of Police Krishna Kumar Bishnoi told reporters that Sata had earlier been declared a fugitive offender by a court, with proceedings initiated to attach his property.
Rescuers in Ukraine continued searching for survivors on Saturday after a major shopping centre in Kryvyi Rih was struck by two Russian drones in quick succession on Friday. Sixteen people were killed and 130 injured in the attack.
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney has described a fresh wave of US tariffs on Canadian goods as a ‘miscalculation’ aimed at ‘hurt and divide us’, following the collapse of trade talks between Ottawa and Washington.
Seven people, including two police officers, were killed early Saturday in a head-on collision in northeast England following a pursuit.
Pakistan has deployed three companies of its army in Rawalpindi for six months to undertake "sensitive security duties", according to an official order issued by the country’s Interior Ministry.
DMK president MK Stalin on Saturday mocked Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay over his conduct in the State Assembly. He accused Vijay, previously an actor, of treating the House like a movie set and focusing on delivering punch dialogues.
Search and rescue operations were ongoing on Saturday after a boat carrying 15 irregular migrants capsized off the coast of Tunisia.
Ukraine is seeking Elon Musk’s approval to use Starlink-equipped attack drones against Russian ballistic missile launchers deep inside Russia, as Kyiv faces growing pressure on its air-defence capabilities, according to people familiar with the discussions.
The proposal would allow Ukrainian drones using SpaceX’s Starlink satellite network to operate up to 200km inside Russian territory. Kyiv believes the move could help target missile launchers, command centres and other military infrastructure responsible for attacks on Ukraine.
The request was reportedly raised by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during his meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House in July. Zelensky asked Trump to speak to Musk about permitting the use of Starlink beyond Ukraine’s borders.
As H1N1, commonly known as swine flu, continues to spread across the country, particularly in Delhi and neighbouring areas, the Centre has asked states to closely monitor influenza trends and act swiftly on any unusual rise or clustering of cases.
Union Health Minister JP Nadda reviewed the prevailing situation, with a focus on the national capital, which has reported more than 1,700 swine flu cases this year.
Nadda called for stronger surveillance, early detection, timely testing and appropriate clinical management to contain the spread and ensure prompt treatment of influenza cases.
India’s space programme is set for a major structural shift, with ISRO gradually moving away from manufacturing launch vehicles and routine satellites and transferring these activities to private companies.
IN-SPACe Chairman Dr Pawan Goenka said the transition is already underway. The move will allow ISRO to focus more on research, advanced technologies, scientific missions and critical infrastructure that the private sector may not be able to develop independently.
Under the new approach, private companies are expected to take on a larger role in producing launch vehicles and satellites, while ISRO concentrates on developing next-generation technologies and undertaking complex scientific missions.
TikTok Inc. and Chinese parent ByteDance Ltd. agreed to pay a $400 million settlement with the US Department of Justice over claims that the platform has violated online privacy law. The settlement, which needs court approval, followed months after ByteDance closed a long-awaited deal to transfer parts of its US operations to American investors to fix national security concerns.
US President Donald Trump faced backlash after reports suggested that a Navy aircraft carrier could be named after him instead of a Black war hero, delivering a “slap in the face” to US military veterans. Previously, the US Navy announced that the under-construction carrier would be named the USS Doris Miller, in tribute to a sailor martyred during the attack on Pearl Harbour in the Second World War.
The developing El Niño could become one of the strongest on record, raising concerns for India's monsoon, agriculture and water resources. The UK Met Office expects Pacific Ocean temperatures to rise more than 3°C above normal, while some forecast models point to an even higher peak.
India impact
El Niño is generally associated with weaker Indian monsoon rainfall, particularly during the latter part of the season. India's Earth Sciences Ministry has said El Nino conditions are likely to persist through February 2027, while IMD has alreadyNiñoned of below normal monsoon rainfall in 2026.
Why it matters
A stronger El Niño could be below normal for crops, reservoirs, and water availability. However, Indian officials stress that El Niño is not the only factor influencing the monsoon, with the Indian Ocean Dipole and other climate patterns also playing a role.
Turkey's presidency hit back at Israel, calling Netanyahu's remarks "outrageous ravings" and accusing his government of trying to evade accountability. Erdogan's office also dismissed the Israeli criticism as "cheap politics", suggesting Netanyahu's response was aimed at gaining an electoral advantage ahead of upcoming polls.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office rejected Turkey's move to seek an Interpol red notice, accusing Ankara of "hypocrisy". Israel also accused Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of being an "antisemitic dictator" and said it would continue to act against what it described as Turkish attempts to destabilise the region.
Turkey's Justice Minister Akin Gurlek said Ankara has asked its Interior Ministry to seek an Interpol red notice for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israeli national Afek Moskovitch over the interception of a Gaza-bound aid flotilla.
Turkish authorities accuse the two of crimes including "genocide", crimes against humanity, aggravated deprivation of liberty, torture, and hijacking of transport vehicles.
Senior Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir was sworn in as the country's 23rd President at a ceremony at Bangabhaban in Dhaka on Friday.
Alamgir took the oath at the Darbar Hall in the presence of the Speaker, Prime Minister, Chief Justice, cabinet members, foreign dignitaries and senior civil and military officials. Deputy Speaker Kaiser Kamal administered the oath.
The veteran BNP leader, who previously served as the party's General Secretary, was elected President on Thursday after securing 255 votes in Bangladesh's parliamentary presidential election.
The PTI on Friday accused the government of committing contempt of court by “flouting” the Supreme Court’s order to shift incarcerated party founder Imran Khan to Shifa International Hospital, and announced that it would approach the apex court on Saturday.
Public transport services on the Imphal-Dimapur-Guwahati route resumed on Friday after a gap of nearly three years as Manipur took another step towards restoring normalcy and inter-State connectivity.
Tamil Nadu minister Aadhav Arjun on Friday said that chief minister C Joseph Vijay conveyed to Union home minister Amit Shah that existing freeze capping Lok Sabha seats at 543 nationally and 39 in the state should continue. His clarification came amid a row over Vijay's meeting with Amit Shah in which, according to DMK and AIDMK allegation, changed his stand on delimitation.
Trade talks between the US and Canada collapsed on Friday, resulting in the development of steep tariffs of up to 50 per cent on a wide range of Canadian goods. After days of talks, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney declared that while important progress had been made, “that progress has not been enough to meet our objectives for Canadians.”
“As a result, this evening, I have decided to suspend trade negotiations with the U.S. and have directed Canada’s negotiators to return to Ottawa,” Carney said. According to the US Trade Representative’s office, the tariffs impact nearly $20 billion worth of the country's imports from Canada. The import taxes will hit across every industry, with tariffs impacting about $20 billion worth of U.S. imports from Can
Official reports of sexual assault in the US military, along with the estimated number of sexual assaults, both fell in fiscal year 2025, according to the Pentagon's annual sexual assault review released on Friday (August 21). The report draws on an anonymous survey conducted every other year that seeks service members' responses on whether they've experienced unwanted sexual conduct or harassment, a measure officials consider a more reliable gauge of the true scope of the problem than official reports alone.
Two workers were killed and nine others injured after a reactor blast triggered a fire at a pharmaceutical company in Telangana's Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district, police said on Saturday (Aug 22). The incident took place late Friday night at a unit in Pochampally mandal, reportedly as workers were changing shifts. A police official said two people died in the incident, while nine others were injured. Among the injured, two suffered burns affecting more than 50 per cent of their bodies, while seven sustained minor injuries.
US President Donald Trump claims that he “views the Strait of Hormuz as an American territory right now” and that Iran “would love to make a deal, but they’re not ready to make the right deal in my opinion”.
Latest News Today Live Updates: US President Donald Trump says he “views the Strait of Hormuz as an American territory right now” and that Iran “would love to make a deal, but they’re not ready to make the right deal in my opinion”.
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps chief Ahmad Vahidi stated amid escalating tensions with the United States that Iran has built what it describes as a "solid defensive shield" against external threats. In a message to Iran's Defence Ministry chief marking National Defence Industry Day, the newly appointed Iran Revolutionary Guards commander-in-chief stated that the nation was experiencing new forms of "combined and military aggression".
At least 16 people have been killed in a Russian double-tap drone strike on a shopping centre in the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih, local officials have said. Another 130 people - including 23 children - were injured in the attack on the city's biggest mall. More people are also reported to be trapped in the rubble.
The Assam government on Friday (Aug 22) issued helpline numbers to help people from the state who may be stranded in Meghalaya or facing difficulties travelling after violence broke out in Shillong's Khanapara area during a protest rally on August 19. The violence occurred during a black flag bike rally organised by the Khasi Students' Union (KSU). Several vehicles, including some registered in Assam, were damaged during the clashes.
A Red Corner notice has been issued by Interpol against fugitive gangster Shariq Sata, who has been identified by police as the alleged mastermind behind the violence that erupted in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal on November 24, 2024, a police officer said on Friday. Sambhal Superintendent of Police Krishna Kumar Bishnoi told reporters that Sata had earlier been declared a fugitive offender by a court, with proceedings initiated to attach his property.
Rescuers in Ukraine continued searching for survivors on Saturday after a major shopping centre in Kryvyi Rih was struck by two Russian drones in quick succession on Friday. Sixteen people were killed and 130 injured in the attack.
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney has described a fresh wave of US tariffs on Canadian goods as a ‘miscalculation’ aimed at ‘hurt and divide us’, following the collapse of trade talks between Ottawa and Washington.
Seven people, including two police officers, were killed early Saturday in a head-on collision in northeast England following a pursuit.
Pakistan has deployed three companies of its army in Rawalpindi for six months to undertake "sensitive security duties", according to an official order issued by the country’s Interior Ministry.
DMK president MK Stalin on Saturday mocked Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay over his conduct in the State Assembly. He accused Vijay, previously an actor, of treating the House like a movie set and focusing on delivering punch dialogues.
Search and rescue operations were ongoing on Saturday after a boat carrying 15 irregular migrants capsized off the coast of Tunisia.
Ukraine is seeking Elon Musk’s approval to use Starlink-equipped attack drones against Russian ballistic missile launchers deep inside Russia, as Kyiv faces growing pressure on its air-defence capabilities, according to people familiar with the discussions.
The proposal would allow Ukrainian drones using SpaceX’s Starlink satellite network to operate up to 200km inside Russian territory. Kyiv believes the move could help target missile launchers, command centres and other military infrastructure responsible for attacks on Ukraine.
The request was reportedly raised by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during his meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House in July. Zelensky asked Trump to speak to Musk about permitting the use of Starlink beyond Ukraine’s borders.
As H1N1, commonly known as swine flu, continues to spread across the country, particularly in Delhi and neighbouring areas, the Centre has asked states to closely monitor influenza trends and act swiftly on any unusual rise or clustering of cases.
Union Health Minister JP Nadda reviewed the prevailing situation, with a focus on the national capital, which has reported more than 1,700 swine flu cases this year.
Nadda called for stronger surveillance, early detection, timely testing and appropriate clinical management to contain the spread and ensure prompt treatment of influenza cases.
India’s space programme is set for a major structural shift, with ISRO gradually moving away from manufacturing launch vehicles and routine satellites and transferring these activities to private companies.
IN-SPACe Chairman Dr Pawan Goenka said the transition is already underway. The move will allow ISRO to focus more on research, advanced technologies, scientific missions and critical infrastructure that the private sector may not be able to develop independently.
Under the new approach, private companies are expected to take on a larger role in producing launch vehicles and satellites, while ISRO concentrates on developing next-generation technologies and undertaking complex scientific missions.
TikTok Inc. and Chinese parent ByteDance Ltd. agreed to pay a $400 million settlement with the US Department of Justice over claims that the platform has violated online privacy law. The settlement, which needs court approval, followed months after ByteDance closed a long-awaited deal to transfer parts of its US operations to American investors to fix national security concerns.
US President Donald Trump faced backlash after reports suggested that a Navy aircraft carrier could be named after him instead of a Black war hero, delivering a “slap in the face” to US military veterans. Previously, the US Navy announced that the under-construction carrier would be named the USS Doris Miller, in tribute to a sailor martyred during the attack on Pearl Harbour in the Second World War.
The developing El Niño could become one of the strongest on record, raising concerns for India's monsoon, agriculture and water resources. The UK Met Office expects Pacific Ocean temperatures to rise more than 3°C above normal, while some forecast models point to an even higher peak.
India impact
El Niño is generally associated with weaker Indian monsoon rainfall, particularly during the latter part of the season. India's Earth Sciences Ministry has said El Nino conditions are likely to persist through February 2027, while IMD has alreadyNiñoned of below normal monsoon rainfall in 2026.
Why it matters
A stronger El Niño could be below normal for crops, reservoirs, and water availability. However, Indian officials stress that El Niño is not the only factor influencing the monsoon, with the Indian Ocean Dipole and other climate patterns also playing a role.
Turkey's presidency hit back at Israel, calling Netanyahu's remarks "outrageous ravings" and accusing his government of trying to evade accountability. Erdogan's office also dismissed the Israeli criticism as "cheap politics", suggesting Netanyahu's response was aimed at gaining an electoral advantage ahead of upcoming polls.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office rejected Turkey's move to seek an Interpol red notice, accusing Ankara of "hypocrisy". Israel also accused Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of being an "antisemitic dictator" and said it would continue to act against what it described as Turkish attempts to destabilise the region.
Turkey's Justice Minister Akin Gurlek said Ankara has asked its Interior Ministry to seek an Interpol red notice for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israeli national Afek Moskovitch over the interception of a Gaza-bound aid flotilla.
Turkish authorities accuse the two of crimes including "genocide", crimes against humanity, aggravated deprivation of liberty, torture, and hijacking of transport vehicles.
Senior Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir was sworn in as the country's 23rd President at a ceremony at Bangabhaban in Dhaka on Friday.
Alamgir took the oath at the Darbar Hall in the presence of the Speaker, Prime Minister, Chief Justice, cabinet members, foreign dignitaries and senior civil and military officials. Deputy Speaker Kaiser Kamal administered the oath.
The veteran BNP leader, who previously served as the party's General Secretary, was elected President on Thursday after securing 255 votes in Bangladesh's parliamentary presidential election.
The PTI on Friday accused the government of committing contempt of court by “flouting” the Supreme Court’s order to shift incarcerated party founder Imran Khan to Shifa International Hospital, and announced that it would approach the apex court on Saturday.
Public transport services on the Imphal-Dimapur-Guwahati route resumed on Friday after a gap of nearly three years as Manipur took another step towards restoring normalcy and inter-State connectivity.
Tamil Nadu minister Aadhav Arjun on Friday said that chief minister C Joseph Vijay conveyed to Union home minister Amit Shah that existing freeze capping Lok Sabha seats at 543 nationally and 39 in the state should continue. His clarification came amid a row over Vijay's meeting with Amit Shah in which, according to DMK and AIDMK allegation, changed his stand on delimitation.
Trade talks between the US and Canada collapsed on Friday, resulting in the development of steep tariffs of up to 50 per cent on a wide range of Canadian goods. After days of talks, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney declared that while important progress had been made, “that progress has not been enough to meet our objectives for Canadians.”
“As a result, this evening, I have decided to suspend trade negotiations with the U.S. and have directed Canada’s negotiators to return to Ottawa,” Carney said. According to the US Trade Representative’s office, the tariffs impact nearly $20 billion worth of the country's imports from Canada. The import taxes will hit across every industry, with tariffs impacting about $20 billion worth of U.S. imports from Can
Official reports of sexual assault in the US military, along with the estimated number of sexual assaults, both fell in fiscal year 2025, according to the Pentagon's annual sexual assault review released on Friday (August 21). The report draws on an anonymous survey conducted every other year that seeks service members' responses on whether they've experienced unwanted sexual conduct or harassment, a measure officials consider a more reliable gauge of the true scope of the problem than official reports alone.
Two workers were killed and nine others injured after a reactor blast triggered a fire at a pharmaceutical company in Telangana's Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district, police said on Saturday (Aug 22). The incident took place late Friday night at a unit in Pochampally mandal, reportedly as workers were changing shifts. A police official said two people died in the incident, while nine others were injured. Among the injured, two suffered burns affecting more than 50 per cent of their bodies, while seven sustained minor injuries.
US President Donald Trump claims that he “views the Strait of Hormuz as an American territory right now” and that Iran “would love to make a deal, but they’re not ready to make the right deal in my opinion”.
Latest News Today Live Updates: US President Donald Trump says he “views the Strait of Hormuz as an American territory right now” and that Iran “would love to make a deal, but they’re not ready to make the right deal in my opinion”.
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps chief Ahmad Vahidi stated amid escalating tensions with the United States that Iran has built what it describes as a "solid defensive shield" against external threats. In a message to Iran's Defence Ministry chief marking National Defence Industry Day, the newly appointed Iran Revolutionary Guards commander-in-chief stated that the nation was experiencing new forms of "combined and military aggression".
At least 16 people have been killed in a Russian double-tap drone strike on a shopping centre in the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih, local officials have said. Another 130 people - including 23 children - were injured in the attack on the city's biggest mall. More people are also reported to be trapped in the rubble.
The Assam government on Friday (Aug 22) issued helpline numbers to help people from the state who may be stranded in Meghalaya or facing difficulties travelling after violence broke out in Shillong's Khanapara area during a protest rally on August 19. The violence occurred during a black flag bike rally organised by the Khasi Students' Union (KSU). Several vehicles, including some registered in Assam, were damaged during the clashes.
A Red Corner notice has been issued by Interpol against fugitive gangster Shariq Sata, who has been identified by police as the alleged mastermind behind the violence that erupted in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal on November 24, 2024, a police officer said on Friday. Sambhal Superintendent of Police Krishna Kumar Bishnoi told reporters that Sata had earlier been declared a fugitive offender by a court, with proceedings initiated to attach his property.
Rescuers in Ukraine continued searching for survivors on Saturday after a major shopping centre in Kryvyi Rih was struck by two Russian drones in quick succession on Friday. Sixteen people were killed and 130 injured in the attack.
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney has described a fresh wave of US tariffs on Canadian goods as a ‘miscalculation’ aimed at ‘hurt and divide us’, following the collapse of trade talks between Ottawa and Washington.
Seven people, including two police officers, were killed early Saturday in a head-on collision in northeast England following a pursuit.
Pakistan has deployed three companies of its army in Rawalpindi for six months to undertake "sensitive security duties", according to an official order issued by the country’s Interior Ministry.
DMK president MK Stalin on Saturday mocked Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay over his conduct in the State Assembly. He accused Vijay, previously an actor, of treating the House like a movie set and focusing on delivering punch dialogues.
Search and rescue operations were ongoing on Saturday after a boat carrying 15 irregular migrants capsized off the coast of Tunisia.
Ukraine is seeking Elon Musk’s approval to use Starlink-equipped attack drones against Russian ballistic missile launchers deep inside Russia, as Kyiv faces growing pressure on its air-defence capabilities, according to people familiar with the discussions.
The proposal would allow Ukrainian drones using SpaceX’s Starlink satellite network to operate up to 200km inside Russian territory. Kyiv believes the move could help target missile launchers, command centres and other military infrastructure responsible for attacks on Ukraine.
The request was reportedly raised by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during his meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House in July. Zelensky asked Trump to speak to Musk about permitting the use of Starlink beyond Ukraine’s borders.
As H1N1, commonly known as swine flu, continues to spread across the country, particularly in Delhi and neighbouring areas, the Centre has asked states to closely monitor influenza trends and act swiftly on any unusual rise or clustering of cases.
Union Health Minister JP Nadda reviewed the prevailing situation, with a focus on the national capital, which has reported more than 1,700 swine flu cases this year.
Nadda called for stronger surveillance, early detection, timely testing and appropriate clinical management to contain the spread and ensure prompt treatment of influenza cases.
India’s space programme is set for a major structural shift, with ISRO gradually moving away from manufacturing launch vehicles and routine satellites and transferring these activities to private companies.
IN-SPACe Chairman Dr Pawan Goenka said the transition is already underway. The move will allow ISRO to focus more on research, advanced technologies, scientific missions and critical infrastructure that the private sector may not be able to develop independently.
Under the new approach, private companies are expected to take on a larger role in producing launch vehicles and satellites, while ISRO concentrates on developing next-generation technologies and undertaking complex scientific missions.
TikTok Inc. and Chinese parent ByteDance Ltd. agreed to pay a $400 million settlement with the US Department of Justice over claims that the platform has violated online privacy law. The settlement, which needs court approval, followed months after ByteDance closed a long-awaited deal to transfer parts of its US operations to American investors to fix national security concerns.
US President Donald Trump faced backlash after reports suggested that a Navy aircraft carrier could be named after him instead of a Black war hero, delivering a “slap in the face” to US military veterans. Previously, the US Navy announced that the under-construction carrier would be named the USS Doris Miller, in tribute to a sailor martyred during the attack on Pearl Harbour in the Second World War.
The developing El Niño could become one of the strongest on record, raising concerns for India's monsoon, agriculture and water resources. The UK Met Office expects Pacific Ocean temperatures to rise more than 3°C above normal, while some forecast models point to an even higher peak.
India impact
El Niño is generally associated with weaker Indian monsoon rainfall, particularly during the latter part of the season. India's Earth Sciences Ministry has said El Nino conditions are likely to persist through February 2027, while IMD has alreadyNiñoned of below normal monsoon rainfall in 2026.
Why it matters
A stronger El Niño could be below normal for crops, reservoirs, and water availability. However, Indian officials stress that El Niño is not the only factor influencing the monsoon, with the Indian Ocean Dipole and other climate patterns also playing a role.
Turkey's presidency hit back at Israel, calling Netanyahu's remarks "outrageous ravings" and accusing his government of trying to evade accountability. Erdogan's office also dismissed the Israeli criticism as "cheap politics", suggesting Netanyahu's response was aimed at gaining an electoral advantage ahead of upcoming polls.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office rejected Turkey's move to seek an Interpol red notice, accusing Ankara of "hypocrisy". Israel also accused Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of being an "antisemitic dictator" and said it would continue to act against what it described as Turkish attempts to destabilise the region.
Turkey's Justice Minister Akin Gurlek said Ankara has asked its Interior Ministry to seek an Interpol red notice for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israeli national Afek Moskovitch over the interception of a Gaza-bound aid flotilla.
Turkish authorities accuse the two of crimes including "genocide", crimes against humanity, aggravated deprivation of liberty, torture, and hijacking of transport vehicles.
Senior Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir was sworn in as the country's 23rd President at a ceremony at Bangabhaban in Dhaka on Friday.
Alamgir took the oath at the Darbar Hall in the presence of the Speaker, Prime Minister, Chief Justice, cabinet members, foreign dignitaries and senior civil and military officials. Deputy Speaker Kaiser Kamal administered the oath.
The veteran BNP leader, who previously served as the party's General Secretary, was elected President on Thursday after securing 255 votes in Bangladesh's parliamentary presidential election.
The PTI on Friday accused the government of committing contempt of court by “flouting” the Supreme Court’s order to shift incarcerated party founder Imran Khan to Shifa International Hospital, and announced that it would approach the apex court on Saturday.
Public transport services on the Imphal-Dimapur-Guwahati route resumed on Friday after a gap of nearly three years as Manipur took another step towards restoring normalcy and inter-State connectivity.
Tamil Nadu minister Aadhav Arjun on Friday said that chief minister C Joseph Vijay conveyed to Union home minister Amit Shah that existing freeze capping Lok Sabha seats at 543 nationally and 39 in the state should continue. His clarification came amid a row over Vijay's meeting with Amit Shah in which, according to DMK and AIDMK allegation, changed his stand on delimitation.
Trade talks between the US and Canada collapsed on Friday, resulting in the development of steep tariffs of up to 50 per cent on a wide range of Canadian goods. After days of talks, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney declared that while important progress had been made, “that progress has not been enough to meet our objectives for Canadians.”
“As a result, this evening, I have decided to suspend trade negotiations with the U.S. and have directed Canada’s negotiators to return to Ottawa,” Carney said. According to the US Trade Representative’s office, the tariffs impact nearly $20 billion worth of the country's imports from Canada. The import taxes will hit across every industry, with tariffs impacting about $20 billion worth of U.S. imports from Can
Official reports of sexual assault in the US military, along with the estimated number of sexual assaults, both fell in fiscal year 2025, according to the Pentagon's annual sexual assault review released on Friday (August 21). The report draws on an anonymous survey conducted every other year that seeks service members' responses on whether they've experienced unwanted sexual conduct or harassment, a measure officials consider a more reliable gauge of the true scope of the problem than official reports alone.
Two workers were killed and nine others injured after a reactor blast triggered a fire at a pharmaceutical company in Telangana's Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district, police said on Saturday (Aug 22). The incident took place late Friday night at a unit in Pochampally mandal, reportedly as workers were changing shifts. A police official said two people died in the incident, while nine others were injured. Among the injured, two suffered burns affecting more than 50 per cent of their bodies, while seven sustained minor injuries.
US President Donald Trump claims that he “views the Strait of Hormuz as an American territory right now” and that Iran “would love to make a deal, but they’re not ready to make the right deal in my opinion”.
Latest News Today Live Updates: US President Donald Trump says he “views the Strait of Hormuz as an American territory right now” and that Iran “would love to make a deal, but they’re not ready to make the right deal in my opinion”.
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps chief Ahmad Vahidi stated amid escalating tensions with the United States that Iran has built what it describes as a "solid defensive shield" against external threats. In a message to Iran's Defence Ministry chief marking National Defence Industry Day, the newly appointed Iran Revolutionary Guards commander-in-chief stated that the nation was experiencing new forms of "combined and military aggression".
At least 16 people have been killed in a Russian double-tap drone strike on a shopping centre in the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih, local officials have said. Another 130 people - including 23 children - were injured in the attack on the city's biggest mall. More people are also reported to be trapped in the rubble.
The Assam government on Friday (Aug 22) issued helpline numbers to help people from the state who may be stranded in Meghalaya or facing difficulties travelling after violence broke out in Shillong's Khanapara area during a protest rally on August 19. The violence occurred during a black flag bike rally organised by the Khasi Students' Union (KSU). Several vehicles, including some registered in Assam, were damaged during the clashes.
A Red Corner notice has been issued by Interpol against fugitive gangster Shariq Sata, who has been identified by police as the alleged mastermind behind the violence that erupted in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal on November 24, 2024, a police officer said on Friday. Sambhal Superintendent of Police Krishna Kumar Bishnoi told reporters that Sata had earlier been declared a fugitive offender by a court, with proceedings initiated to attach his property.
Rescuers in Ukraine continued searching for survivors on Saturday after a major shopping centre in Kryvyi Rih was struck by two Russian drones in quick succession on Friday. Sixteen people were killed and 130 injured in the attack.
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney has described a fresh wave of US tariffs on Canadian goods as a ‘miscalculation’ aimed at ‘hurt and divide us’, following the collapse of trade talks between Ottawa and Washington.
Seven people, including two police officers, were killed early Saturday in a head-on collision in northeast England following a pursuit.
Pakistan has deployed three companies of its army in Rawalpindi for six months to undertake "sensitive security duties", according to an official order issued by the country’s Interior Ministry.
DMK president MK Stalin on Saturday mocked Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay over his conduct in the State Assembly. He accused Vijay, previously an actor, of treating the House like a movie set and focusing on delivering punch dialogues.
Search and rescue operations were ongoing on Saturday after a boat carrying 15 irregular migrants capsized off the coast of Tunisia.
Ukraine is seeking Elon Musk’s approval to use Starlink-equipped attack drones against Russian ballistic missile launchers deep inside Russia, as Kyiv faces growing pressure on its air-defence capabilities, according to people familiar with the discussions.
The proposal would allow Ukrainian drones using SpaceX’s Starlink satellite network to operate up to 200km inside Russian territory. Kyiv believes the move could help target missile launchers, command centres and other military infrastructure responsible for attacks on Ukraine.
The request was reportedly raised by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during his meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House in July. Zelensky asked Trump to speak to Musk about permitting the use of Starlink beyond Ukraine’s borders.
As H1N1, commonly known as swine flu, continues to spread across the country, particularly in Delhi and neighbouring areas, the Centre has asked states to closely monitor influenza trends and act swiftly on any unusual rise or clustering of cases.
Union Health Minister JP Nadda reviewed the prevailing situation, with a focus on the national capital, which has reported more than 1,700 swine flu cases this year.
Nadda called for stronger surveillance, early detection, timely testing and appropriate clinical management to contain the spread and ensure prompt treatment of influenza cases.
India’s space programme is set for a major structural shift, with ISRO gradually moving away from manufacturing launch vehicles and routine satellites and transferring these activities to private companies.
IN-SPACe Chairman Dr Pawan Goenka said the transition is already underway. The move will allow ISRO to focus more on research, advanced technologies, scientific missions and critical infrastructure that the private sector may not be able to develop independently.
Under the new approach, private companies are expected to take on a larger role in producing launch vehicles and satellites, while ISRO concentrates on developing next-generation technologies and undertaking complex scientific missions.
TikTok Inc. and Chinese parent ByteDance Ltd. agreed to pay a $400 million settlement with the US Department of Justice over claims that the platform has violated online privacy law. The settlement, which needs court approval, followed months after ByteDance closed a long-awaited deal to transfer parts of its US operations to American investors to fix national security concerns.
US President Donald Trump faced backlash after reports suggested that a Navy aircraft carrier could be named after him instead of a Black war hero, delivering a “slap in the face” to US military veterans. Previously, the US Navy announced that the under-construction carrier would be named the USS Doris Miller, in tribute to a sailor martyred during the attack on Pearl Harbour in the Second World War.
The developing El Niño could become one of the strongest on record, raising concerns for India's monsoon, agriculture and water resources. The UK Met Office expects Pacific Ocean temperatures to rise more than 3°C above normal, while some forecast models point to an even higher peak.
India impact
El Niño is generally associated with weaker Indian monsoon rainfall, particularly during the latter part of the season. India's Earth Sciences Ministry has said El Nino conditions are likely to persist through February 2027, while IMD has alreadyNiñoned of below normal monsoon rainfall in 2026.
Why it matters
A stronger El Niño could be below normal for crops, reservoirs, and water availability. However, Indian officials stress that El Niño is not the only factor influencing the monsoon, with the Indian Ocean Dipole and other climate patterns also playing a role.
Turkey's presidency hit back at Israel, calling Netanyahu's remarks "outrageous ravings" and accusing his government of trying to evade accountability. Erdogan's office also dismissed the Israeli criticism as "cheap politics", suggesting Netanyahu's response was aimed at gaining an electoral advantage ahead of upcoming polls.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office rejected Turkey's move to seek an Interpol red notice, accusing Ankara of "hypocrisy". Israel also accused Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of being an "antisemitic dictator" and said it would continue to act against what it described as Turkish attempts to destabilise the region.
Turkey's Justice Minister Akin Gurlek said Ankara has asked its Interior Ministry to seek an Interpol red notice for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israeli national Afek Moskovitch over the interception of a Gaza-bound aid flotilla.
Turkish authorities accuse the two of crimes including "genocide", crimes against humanity, aggravated deprivation of liberty, torture, and hijacking of transport vehicles.
Senior Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir was sworn in as the country's 23rd President at a ceremony at Bangabhaban in Dhaka on Friday.
Alamgir took the oath at the Darbar Hall in the presence of the Speaker, Prime Minister, Chief Justice, cabinet members, foreign dignitaries and senior civil and military officials. Deputy Speaker Kaiser Kamal administered the oath.
The veteran BNP leader, who previously served as the party's General Secretary, was elected President on Thursday after securing 255 votes in Bangladesh's parliamentary presidential election.
The PTI on Friday accused the government of committing contempt of court by “flouting” the Supreme Court’s order to shift incarcerated party founder Imran Khan to Shifa International Hospital, and announced that it would approach the apex court on Saturday.
Public transport services on the Imphal-Dimapur-Guwahati route resumed on Friday after a gap of nearly three years as Manipur took another step towards restoring normalcy and inter-State connectivity.
Tamil Nadu minister Aadhav Arjun on Friday said that chief minister C Joseph Vijay conveyed to Union home minister Amit Shah that existing freeze capping Lok Sabha seats at 543 nationally and 39 in the state should continue. His clarification came amid a row over Vijay's meeting with Amit Shah in which, according to DMK and AIDMK allegation, changed his stand on delimitation.
Trade talks between the US and Canada collapsed on Friday, resulting in the development of steep tariffs of up to 50 per cent on a wide range of Canadian goods. After days of talks, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney declared that while important progress had been made, “that progress has not been enough to meet our objectives for Canadians.”
“As a result, this evening, I have decided to suspend trade negotiations with the U.S. and have directed Canada’s negotiators to return to Ottawa,” Carney said. According to the US Trade Representative’s office, the tariffs impact nearly $20 billion worth of the country's imports from Canada. The import taxes will hit across every industry, with tariffs impacting about $20 billion worth of U.S. imports from Can
Official reports of sexual assault in the US military, along with the estimated number of sexual assaults, both fell in fiscal year 2025, according to the Pentagon's annual sexual assault review released on Friday (August 21). The report draws on an anonymous survey conducted every other year that seeks service members' responses on whether they've experienced unwanted sexual conduct or harassment, a measure officials consider a more reliable gauge of the true scope of the problem than official reports alone.
Two workers were killed and nine others injured after a reactor blast triggered a fire at a pharmaceutical company in Telangana's Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district, police said on Saturday (Aug 22). The incident took place late Friday night at a unit in Pochampally mandal, reportedly as workers were changing shifts. A police official said two people died in the incident, while nine others were injured. Among the injured, two suffered burns affecting more than 50 per cent of their bodies, while seven sustained minor injuries.
US President Donald Trump claims that he “views the Strait of Hormuz as an American territory right now” and that Iran “would love to make a deal, but they’re not ready to make the right deal in my opinion”.
