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Speaking to Fox News on Sunday Night in America, Donald Trump defended US actions against Iran and claimed that Washington's military and economic measures had significantly weakened the country

Built by Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), 'Nipun' was delivered to the Indian Navy on July 30, 2026, at Visakhapatnam. The vessel has been designed and constructed in accordance with the classification rules of the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS)

The Indian team is working alongside the Nepali Army in the flood-hit areas of Rasuwa and Nuwakot, where communication with hundreds of people associated with hydropower projects has been disrupted

During the interaction, students recited verses and poems written by Modi, an experience he described as emotional. He appreciated the students for conveying the emotions and meaning of his Hindi poems despite the language not being their mother tongue

The Shiv Sena (UBT) accused BJP leaders at the Centre and in several states of contributing to an environment of social and political polarisation

Residents of Chakdahwa and nearby villages reported severe difficulties travelling through the flooded areas, with people having to wade through water for nearly three kilometres

The Great Khali was involved in a minor accident at a toll plaza in Panipat, Haryana. After visuals went viral, the former WWE star reassured fans that he was unharmed, saying he initially avoided discussing the incident because he didnt want attention

A high tide of 4.36 metres is expected at 1:33 pm on August 31. The next high tide, measuring 4.26 metres, is forecast at 2:09 am on September 1

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said India became a Vishwaguru through selfless service to humanity rather than by becoming a superpower. Speaking in Toronto, he highlighted Indias tradition of offering refuge, respecting diversity and embracing the philosophy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam

As the US Open began on Sunday with no Indian in the singles draw, tennis ace Sania Mirza tells mid-day that developing Grand Slam-level talent is a 15-year project, requiring more commitment and sacrifice from players and their parents

India and Uzbekistan have elevated their ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and set a target of $5 billion in annual bilateral trade by 2030. The countries also agreed on a framework for long-term uranium supplies to India

Billie Eilish officiated her brother Finneas OConnells wedding to Claudia Sulewski in Montecito, California. The couple tied the knot in an intimate ceremony attended by family, celebrity friends and their dogs, Peaches and Moose

An eight-year-old boy died after allegedly being run over by an Innova Crysta while crossing a road in Bandra West on August 30. The Bandra police have arrested the woman driver

Speaking to mid-day on Sunday, a senior railway official said he had issued instructions to the zonal railway to preserve some of the old iron brackets and other surviving GIPR relics for display at a heritage gallery and the National Rail Museum

Having been put to bat first, Team India's star opening batswoman Smriti Mandhana lost her wicket on 19 runs. Facing 10 balls, she smashed four boundaries. Pratika Rawal departed after scoring 22 runs in 18 balls, including two boundaries and a maximum

Thailand's regular skipper Naruemol Chaiwai will not be available for the match against the Women in Blue. Pratika Rawal is set to make her T20I debut for Team India. Initially, she was not a part of India's squad for the continental event, but a hamstring injury to Jemimah Rodrigues earned Rawal a call-up

The NEET PG 2026 examination at iON Digital Zone Sitapura 2 in Jaipur has been rescheduled to September 5 after concerns over a power outage at the centre. Nearly 300 candidates allotted to the centre will appear for the exam on the revised date

Television actress Urvashi Dholakia has opened up about an emotional chapter of her life. She revealed why it took her 16 years to bid a final farewell to her father

While performing at Madison Square Garden, Harry Styles made a friendly joke about his ex-girlfriend Taylor Swift's wedding to Travis Kelce at the venue. The two dated breifly a decade ago

Mumbai woke up to partly cloudy to generally cloudy skies on Sunday, with the IMD forecasting moderate rain during the day. Temperatures are likely to range from 26.7C to 31.5C. A high tide of 4.41 metres is expected at 1:04 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm welcome from the Indian diaspora in Tashkent during his two-day Uzbekistan visit. Calling the diaspora a living bridge between the two nations, Modi also praised Indian-Uzbek cultural performances and met President Shavkat Mirziyoyev

Amid the ongoing row surrounding Kriti Sanon's Raksha Bandhan ad, actor Urvashi Rautela has now reacted to the controversy, saying we need to draw a line. She further added that one must respect the country

The Maharashtra government has decided to provide drivers of public transport vehicles with a one-year period to learn and become proficient in Marathi

CM said the development of Pandharpur is being planned with a 50-year vision, focusing on facilities for devotees as well as boosting the local economy. With the number of devotees visiting Pandharpur increasing every year, he said integrated and long-term planning for the entire city was necessary

The seized stock, valued at Rs 1,07,463, was found during a surprise inspection conducted by the FDA's Pune Division at Kalwadi in Junnar on August 21, a release issued by FDA chief Tukaram Mundhe stated

RSS national publicity chief Sunil Ambekar said Bhagwat would engage with people from different faiths and cultural backgrounds at the Universal Oneness Celebration scheduled for August 29

BMCs pre-Ganeshotsav inspection of idol routes highlights a larger concern: Mumbais potholes and unsafe roads need the same urgent attention to protect human lives year-round

US President Donald Trump has sharply escalated the trade dispute with Canada, accusing Ottawa of unfair trade practices and saying the country could not survive without access to the US market. Canada has vowed to retaliate with matching tariffs on American goods

According to the complaint, the incident took place at the Zilla Parishad Urdu school in Jawali near Ausa area of Latur in Maharashtra, located more than 500 km from Mumbai

The woman told Gandhi that tribal students had been observing a hunger strike at Manjari in Pune since the past 10 days over their demands. She said two girls were also participating in the protest and one of them had been hospitalised after her health deteriorated

Former national office-bearers are also expected to be assigned responsibilities in the campaign. The BJP's organisational preparations for upcoming Assembly elections were also discussed, with emphasis on strengthening the party's grassroots network and improving organisational readiness

Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency Commissioner A V Ranganath, who visited the site, said the building, comprising seven storeys and a penthouse, was being constructed on a plot measuring about 50-60 square yards

The calf has reportedly been swimming towards the beach each time it is released or pushed back into the water, raising concerns among local residents and animal lovers about its condition and chances of survival

Last month, India's Ambassador to Greece, Ravi Shankar, met Lt. Gen. Demosthenes Grigoriadis, Chief of Hellenic Air Force General Staff, and discussed the ongoing initiatives of cooperation between the two Air Forces

Double-stack trains allow containers to be carried in two layers, enabling more cargo to be moved in a single rake. The introduction of long-haul double-stack services is therefore expected to improve the capacity and efficiency of rail freight movement from JNPA

According to a traffic notification, the restrictions will remain in place for 12 hours, from noon to midnight, along S.V. Road and nearby roads. The measures have been introduced to manage the expected crowds and ensure public safety during the Eid-e-Milad procession on Aug 26

Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO, Betul), Manoj Hurmade, said that the accident occurred near Paregaon junction, Multai, in the district and the injured were brought to the Community Health Centre in Multai via 108 ambulance at around 3 am on Saturday

The resolution was passed during the first meeting of partys new national office-bearers at party headquarters and it reiterated partys reverence for Bharat Mata as well as the National Song, representing the essence of Indias freedom struggle and serving as symbol of national consciousness

According to the police, the suspect was involved in a fake vehicle rental scam linked to the Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL) office in Jabalpur

The Congress rejected the allegation, with party spokesperson Sachin Sawant claiming that the BJP was rattled by Gandhi's growing support among young people, particularly Gen Z

Trump disclosed the expected visit while addressing a Republican campaign rally in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on Friday. He did not provide a date, venue or agenda for his meeting with Xi

Carney described the incident as appalling and said people should never feel unsafe while visiting a place of worship. He also thanked the Edmonton Police Service for its response to the incident

A lion was found dead inside a 30-foot-deep water-filled well in Dhokadva village of Gujarats Gir Somnath district on Friday

At least 61 people have been affected after allegedly consuming spurious liquor containing methanol in Gujarats Bhavnagar district, officials said on Friday

An Indian national from Gujarat has been arrested and charged in the US for allegedly acting as a money mule in a fraud scheme targeting elderly victims. Jay Sunilbharthi Goswami, 21, is accused of collecting cash and gold from victims in New York and New Jersey on at least nine occasions

An 18-year-old armed with a sword attacked a school in the central Swedish town of Fagersta on Friday, killing one person and seriously injuring two others, police said

In a letter dated August 20, 2026, Raut also copied Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and NCP president Sharad Pawar. He questioned recent decisions concerning assets linked to the state's urban cooperative banking sector

According to Airport Director Gopalakrishnan, the aircraft developed the technical issue after take-off and began circling over the area. Necessary arrangements had been made at the airport to ensure a safe landing

The CM said India-Germany ties are built on trust, knowledge, trade, innovation and people-to-people connections, adding that state-level economic cooperation would further strengthen the relationship

The remarks came after Trump on Wednesday threatened what he described as the MOST CRUSHING ECONOMIC OPERATION EVER TAKEN AGAINST ANY COUNTRY against Iran, calling it Economic Warfare and Isolation on an unprecedented scale