Rahul Kumar 
Two auto drivers from Chowara, Shibu and Swaraj, were injured after a man allegedly attacked them with an iron rod. The incident reportedly occurred following an argument over a trip. Police are looking into the circumstances of the assault and further details are awaited. A man has been arrested in Thiruvananthapuram for allegedly attacking two … Read more
A local BJP leader, Bikash Dhar, missing since August 12, was found murdered in an abandoned house in Assam’s Sribhumi district. Police have arrested two accused who led them to the body. One accused was shot while trying to escape custody. A local BJP leader who went missing on August 12 was found dead inside … Read more
In Bihubor, Sivasagar district, residents grapple with the aftermath of devastating floods. Though waters recede, thick silt covers homes, forcing families into single rooms or makeshift tents and destroying livelihoods and belongings. Life is still far from normal in Bihubor of Sivasagar district, one of the worst-hit areas in the devastating floods. Even as floodwaters … Read more
US Central Command forces have redirected 62 vessels, disabled 3, and boarded 2 to enforce the US blockade against Iran in the Arabian Sea. The action comes amid high tensions, with the US vowing to maintain the blockade indefinitely. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Friday (local time) that its forces had redirected 62 … Read more
A tie-up between two of America’s biggest refiners would have reshaped the industry, but antitrust concerns and operational complexity ultimately derailed the deal. The combined company would have reportedly controlled around a quarter of U.S. refining capacity, putting the deal under intense antitrust scrutiny. The talks highlight how the Trump administration’s more merger-friendly stance has … Read more
On Sridevi’s birth anniversary, filmmaker Shekhar Kapur shared a heartfelt tribute, recalling their collaboration on ‘Mr India’. He remembered her as a ‘director’s best friend’ and praised her magical and electric energy on camera. Director’s best friend Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur, who directed the legendary Sridevi in his 1987 sci-fi superhero classic ‘Mr India’, remembered the … Read more
Tripura’s Directorate of Skill Development has launched residential training for 55 beneficiaries under the Returnees Rehabilitation Initiative. The programme offers courses in tailoring and brick masonry to promote sustainable livelihoods and self-employment. The Directorate of Skill Development (DSD), Government of Tripura, has launched residential short-term skill development training programmes for 55 beneficiaries under the Returnees … Read more
Ladakh LG Vinai Kumar Saxena inaugurated a nine-day book festival in Leh, a joint effort by the National Book Trust, local admin, and the Indian Army. The festival aims to promote reading and connect Ladakh with the world through literature. Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Friday inaugurated a nine-day Ladakh Book Festival, organised … Read more
US state governors, senators, and representatives celebrated India’s 80th Independence Day in Seattle. Washington and Nebraska proclaimed August 15, 2026, as ‘India Day’, with officials praising the diaspora and strong US-India ties. US state governors, federal senators and members of the House of Representatives joined celebrations marking India’s 80th Independence Day in Seattle, underscoring the … Read more
Shimla Congress units staged a silent protest over allegations that BJP supporters ‘purified’ a venue in Haldwani with Gangajal after a rally by Dalit leader Mallikarjun Kharge, calling it an insult reflecting caste-based discrimination. Congress Protests ‘Purification’ Ritual The Shimla urban and rural units of the Congress in Himachal Pradesh on Friday staged a silent … Read more