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9-year-old boy killed after being run over by Innova in Mumbai's Bandra, woman driver arrested

A nine-year-old boy was run over and killed by an Innova Crysta in Mumbai's Bandra area on Sunday afternoon. The child, identified as Ansh Ravindra Gupta, was crossing the road near Jijamata Garden on John Baptist Road when the car hit him.

30 Aug 2026 9:42 pm
Donald Trump's son Barron keeps low profile amid death threats from Iran: 'He doesn't go out'

US President Donald Trump's youngest son, Barron Trump, has largely stayed out of public view and within a tight security bubble amid threats linked to Iran and a wider backdrop of political violence in the US.

30 Aug 2026 8:44 pm
India set to add five more S-400 'Sudarshan' squadrons in Rs 50,000 crore deal as Russia responds to tender

In a major development, Russia has submitted a detailed proposal to the Defence Ministry in response to India's tender for the acquisition of five additional squadrons of S-400 Sudarshan long-range air defence systems for the...

30 Aug 2026 8:33 pm
Delhi Police arrests four members of Himanshu Bhau gang from Rajasthan's Kota

The Delhi Police has arrested four alleged members of the Himanshu Bhau syndicate, including two criminals wanted in connection with multiple cases of murder, attempted murder and firing in Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, an...

30 Aug 2026 7:16 pm
Yash's Toxic surpasses lifetime worldwide collection of Mohanlal's Drishyam 3; check latest box-office figures

Yash's Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups continues its strong run at the worldwide box office. The Kannada action thriller which hit theatres on August 26, has been attracting audiences despite seeing fluctuations in its daily earnings. The film has now achieved another milestone by surpassing the lifetime worldwide collection of Mohanlal's Drishyam 3.

30 Aug 2026 6:39 pm
Nandan Nilekani-led High-Powered Task Force invites suggestions to reform public examinations | Details

The government has opened a public consultation process to seek suggestions on overhauling India's public examination system, with a High-Powered Task Force (HPTF) headed by Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani inviting inputs from students, parents, teachers,...

28 Aug 2026 6:51 pm
320 Indian nationals still missing in Nepal flash flood even as rescue ops underway: MEA

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday that 320 Indian nationals remain uncontactable while around 100 persons of Indian origin are also yet to be reached out to even as the rescue and...

28 Aug 2026 5:45 pm
Former India cricketer hails Dhruv Jurel after latter's stellar show with the bat in SL series

The Indian team put forth a good showing in the recently concluded two-game Test series against Sri Lanka. The two sides met in the first Test in Galle, and for the second Test, the two sides met in Colombo. India registered a dominant 165-run win in the first Test of the series but ended up drawing the second game.

28 Aug 2026 5:24 pm
'They want to kill my father': Imran Khan's sons level serious allegations against Pakistan government

The health and well-being of jailed former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan have once again triggered a political storm in the country. Amid growing criticism of the Pakistan government over his treatment in prison, Khan's...

28 Aug 2026 5:19 pm
OPINION | Deluge in Nepal: Is China tinkering with Tibet's ecosystem?

A fresh danger is looming after the deluge that swept away more than 1,500 people on the Nepal-Tibet border. There are fears that a newly formed lake of rising water could burst its banks in Tibet. China has warned there is a high risk that a lake which formed after the recent landslide may breach its banks, causing a second flood downstream.Till today, an estimated 2.5 million cubic metres of water has accumulated at the barrier lake near the Nepal-Tibet border, official Chinese television said

28 Aug 2026 4:48 pm
Ravichandran Ashwin questions team India's approach after draw against Sri Lanka in Colombo

The Indian team failed to register a victory as they took on Sri Lanka in the second Test of the series. After a win in the first Test of the series, India hoped for another good showing in the second Test, but Sri Lankas resilience on the fifth day saw the game end in a draw as India won the series 1-0.

28 Aug 2026 4:42 pm
Air India Express crew member ties Rakhi to passenger during flight, 'bro-zone' moment goes viral

An Air India Express cabin crew member gave a passenger an unexpected Raksha Bandhan surprise during a flight by tying a Rakhi on his wrist. The light-hearted moment was captured on video and later shared on Instagram by Sudhanshu Kaushik, turning an ordinary flight into a rather unusual festive celebration.

28 Aug 2026 4:39 pm
Salman Khan steps out of sister Alvira's house after Raksha Bandhan celebrations, proudly flaunts his rakhis

Salman Khan celebrated Raksha Bandhan with his family and was spotted leaving sister Alvira Khan's house after the festivities. The actor was all smiles as he stepped out, but it was the rakhis tied around his wrist that caught everyone's attention.

28 Aug 2026 4:35 pm
Jaishankar takes stock of rescue ops in flood-hit Nepal as India puts relief efforts on highest priority

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday reviewed the ongoing rescue and relief operations in flood-hit Nepal as the neighbouring country faced a fresh threat from a barrier lake breach following the devastating flash floods...

28 Aug 2026 4:00 pm
'Kanda Express' carrying 453.65 tonnes of onion from Nashik reaches Delhi amid its rising prices

Amid rising prices of onions in the country, the first 'Kanda Express', a dedicated rail rake carrying about 453.65 tonnes of onion from Nashik in Maharashtra, arrived in Delhi on Friday. This has been done...

28 Aug 2026 3:58 pm
Two minor among four killed in collision between bike and two-wheeler in Madhya Pradesh's Rewa

A 55-year-old man and his four-year-old granddaughter were among three individuals killed in a collision between their two-wheeler and a motorcycle in Madhya Pradesh's Rewa district.The deceased included Vindhyavasini Tiwari, his two granddaughters - 4-year-old Shivai, 5-year-old Shakti and 22-year-old driver Pankaj Singh.As per police, Shivi Tiwari, died on the spot while her sister Shakti Tiwari, maternal grandfather Vindhyavasini Tiwari, and the bike rider, Pankaj Singh died during treatment

28 Aug 2026 2:43 pm
'Hatred, vindictiveness': BJP lambasts Congress for suspending two govt teachers for attending in RSS event

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday launched a scathing attack on the ruling Congress in Karnataka for suspending two government school teachers for participating in route marches of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), demanding that the action must be revoked.

28 Aug 2026 2:40 pm
Hrithik Roshan's son Hrehaan makes debut in music; Rakesh Roshan has special praise for Sussanne Khan

Hrithik Roshan and his former wife Sussanne Khan's son Hrehaan, has followed his family's long-standing association with music and has made his debut by launching his music video-This Heavenly Place. While the War actor posted a crisp note in appreciation of his son, Rakesh Roshan and Sussanne dropped heartwarming wishes too.

28 Aug 2026 2:27 pm
Five killed in bus accident in Madhya Pradesh's Rajgarh district

At least five people lost their lives in a bus accident in Madhya Pradesh's Rajgarh district. According to police, the speeding bus lost control and crashed into safety wall of a bridge here.

28 Aug 2026 2:19 pm
Tourist bus carrying wedding party overturns in Kerala, CCTV captures driver's attempt to avoid scooter

A wedding party's journey in Kerala took a frightening turn after a tourist bus carrying around 35 passengers overturned near a petrol pump in Ernakulam district. The accident took place on August 27 after the bus driver made a sharp manoeuvre while trying to avoid a scooter that had suddenly come in front of the vehicle.

28 Aug 2026 1:39 pm
Miles away from Nepal, seven bodies wash ashore in Uttar Pradesh after devastating flash floods

At least seven bodies washed into Uttar Pradesh from Nepal after devastating floods days ago caused the death of 469 people till now. Thebodies were found floating in rivers in the Maharajganj and Kushinagar districts...

28 Aug 2026 1:20 pm
India TV issues helpline email for Nepal devastation; share photos of missing family members with us

The catastrophic flash floods that struck Nepal and Tibet on Wednesday have claimed over 460 lives so far, but authorities fear that the death count could rise, as hundreds still remain missing. Nepali authorities are...

28 Aug 2026 1:13 pm
Little girl's plea to 'DM Uncle' over water-filled potholes in Barabanki goes viral, officials take action

A little girl in Uttar Pradesh's Barabanki had one very straightforward request for the district administration: she wanted the badly damaged road outside her home to be repaired. After she directly appealed to the District...

28 Aug 2026 12:55 pm
Nepal issues fresh flood alert after dam burst in Tibet, urges officials to move to safer locations

The Nepal authorities on Friday issued a fresh flood warning as a barrier lake upstream on the Tibet side of the border has broken its banks. The Nepal Police in a statement said, information has...

28 Aug 2026 12:34 pm
Chiranjeevi pays his last respects to close friend GV Narayana Rao, writes 'I was deeply shocked

GV Narayana Rao, a veteran Telugu actor and producer, died at age 73. His demise has left the Telugu film industry in mourning, with several actors and other members of the film fraternity remembering the...

28 Aug 2026 12:32 pm
Two days after Nepal-Tibet flash floods that killed over 460, 5.1 magnitude earthquake strikes China

Two days after Nepal-Tibet flash floods that killed over 460, 5.1 magnitude earthquake strikes China

28 Aug 2026 11:44 am
FIR against Abhishek Banerjee, Derek O'Brien after civic body's acts over 'unauthorised' TMC billboard

The police have registered a case against Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders Abhishek Banerjee, Derek O'Brien and other for assaulting personnel and obstructing their work during their action over party's 'unauthorised' billboard on Camac Street in...

28 Aug 2026 11:31 am
UGC NET result 2026 at ugcnet.nta.nic.in soon; official websites to check

The University Grants Commission (UGC) NET result 2026 will be announced soon, the candidates can check and download scorecard on the official portal - ugcnet.nta.nic.in. Along with UGC NET result, the result of CSIR-NET, ICAR...

28 Aug 2026 11:21 am
'Sent SIM cards, sensitive information to Pakistan': Inside the ISI-backed espionage module busted in Delhi

The Delhi Police has arrested a young couple for allegedly working at the behest of Pakistan's notorious spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), busting an espionage module in the capital, said officials on Friday. The duo...

28 Aug 2026 10:28 am
Nepal flash floods: Death count rises to 469 as authorities step up rescue efforts

Nepal flash floods: Death count rises to 469 as authorities step up rescue efforts

28 Aug 2026 8:42 am
'Will send him to hell': Iran threatens Netanyahu as war drags on, rejects plot to kill Trump's son

In yet another indication that the situation in the Middle East could further escalate, Iran has warned Israel and said a renewed conflict could start a different phase of confrontation that would be different from the previous rounds, while also threatening the United States (US) over its naval blockade.

28 Aug 2026 8:28 am
'Fail' word to be dropped from Bihar Board students' marksheets: Education Minister

The word fail will be dropped from Bihar Board students' marksheets, instead, the phrase Eligible for Skill Training will be used on the certificates, said Education Minister Mithilesh Tiwari. The education minister stated that rules will be amended to this effect, and the Education Department will soon issue the necessary directives to the Bihar School Examination Board.A child's talent is not diminished simply by failing to secure expected marks in an examination, therefore, words like Fail wi

28 Aug 2026 7:48 am
'Impacts of warming trends': Scientists analyse satellite imagery to trace what caused Nepal flash floods

The apocalyptic flash floods in Nepal and Tibet have killed hundreds, while many more remain missing, as authorities fear that the death count may rise. Many aerial footages and photos have surfaced since then showing the devastation, as authorities scramble for a search and rescue operation.

28 Aug 2026 7:28 am
'Putin won't attack a NATO territory,' says Trump amid CIA director's Russia trip speculation

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday (local time) that his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin would not attack a country that is a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), de-emphasising reports that Washington has warned Moscow against a likely strike on its European partners.

28 Aug 2026 6:50 am
Swami Avimukteshwaranand demands Rahul Gandhi's apology over Manusmriti remarks, warns of Congress boycott

Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi is facing criticism over his remarks on the Manusmriti, with religious leaders now opposing his comments. Jyotirmath Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati on Thursday...

27 Aug 2026 11:19 pm
Uttarakhand govt sets new benchmark in soldiers' welfare; launches dedicated employment cell for Agniveers

Uttarakhand has emerged as a model for other states in the country in the field of soldiers' welfare. The hill state is at the forefront of implementing various welfare schemes for serving soldiers, ex-servicemen, Veer...

27 Aug 2026 9:42 pm
Pakistan deployed spies, activated sleeper cells to find S-400 systems: Air Marshal's big reveal on Op Sindoor

Pakistan deployed spies and activated sleeper cells in India to locate the S-400 air defence systems during Operation Sindoor, Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra has revealed. The S-400 emerged as a key component of India's air defence during Operation Sindoor, playing a crucial role in countering aerial threats from Pakistan.

27 Aug 2026 8:48 pm
How much did India's defence production and exports surge since 2014? Rajnath Singh reveals

India's defence manufacturing sector has recorded a major expansion over the past decade, with domestic production rising nearly four-fold since 2014 and defence exports witnessing a sharp increase. Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday that domestic defence production has grown from around Rs 46,000 crore in 2014 to approximately Rs 1.80 lakh crore, while exports have climbed from nearly Rs 1,000 crore to around Rs 39,000 crore.

27 Aug 2026 8:40 pm
Akanksha Chamola's Mumbai home has warm interiors, a plant-filled balcony and a cosy kitchen

Farah Khan recently opened the doors to actor Akanksha Chamola's family home in Mumbai, giving viewers a look at the comfortable space where she is currently living with her parents. During the home tour, Akanksha also spoke about what life has been like since her stint on the reality show Lock Upp.

27 Aug 2026 8:27 pm
Anupam Kher prays for Nepal amid devastating floods: 'I feel such helplessness'

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday, August 27, that 288 Indian nationals are missing in Nepal following the devastating flash floods. The disaster has claimed 359 lives, while thousands of people are still reported missing. It is among the worst disasters Nepal has witnessed in recent years. Anupam Kher has reacted to the destruction caused in Nepal.

27 Aug 2026 7:58 pm
Alia Bhatt and Sharvari's Alpha OTT release date out; how much did the film earn in theatres?

Alia Bhatt and Sharvari's Alpha is now releasing on OTT after its release in theatres on July 3. The film performed moderately in cinemas after its release. Ahead of the Raksha Bandhan weekend, the film has been added to the list of OTT releases for the week.

27 Aug 2026 7:37 pm
Lucknow sweets factory raided; 200 kg contaminated sweets destroyed, 180 litres oil seized

A food safety team in Lucknow raided an illegally operating sweets manufacturing unit and destroyed around 200 kg of sweets that were found unfit for human consumption. The team also sealed 180 litres of refined soybean oil after suspecting its quality during the inspection.The action was carried out at Rinku's sweets factory in Neeva Qasim Kheda after officials received information about the unit. The factory was allegedly operating without a valid food licence and was subsequently ordered to s

27 Aug 2026 6:48 pm
Telegram celebrates 13th anniversary by bringing new features: Welcome Messages, Interactive Buttons and more

Telegram just marked its 13th anniversary with a hefty update, rolling out a bunch of new tools for groups, channels, messages, and even digital gifts. Now on the platform, you will see Welcome Messages for new members, sleek interactive buttons for developers, better text editing, and more options in the Telegram Marketplace. If you are running an older version of the app, there iseven a visual nudge to update.

27 Aug 2026 1:15 pm
IIT Delhi student suicide: Panel led by ex-HC judge begins probe, report sought in 2 weeks

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT Delhi) has formed the probe panel to investigate the tragic death of 31-year-old MSc student in the institute's campus on August 22. The student allegedly died by suicide after jumping from a building.

27 Aug 2026 9:06 am
CIA chief John Ratcliffe secretly travelled to Russia aboard US mystery plane that landed in Moscow: Report

US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Director John Ratcliffe visited Moscow on Tuesday for meetings, US media reported, after a mysterious military flight landed in the Russian capital. According to the New York Post, Ratcliffe arrived aboard a C-17 transport plane that departed Joint Base Andrews, a base outside Washington used for high-ranking official travel.

25 Aug 2026 11:50 pm
Amid sugar price rise, Centre allows import of 1 million tonnes of raw sugar to boost local supplies

Amid sugar price rise, the Central government on Tuesday extended the time period for processing and domestic sale of imported raw sugar to two months from the date of its entry, in response to the...

25 Aug 2026 11:16 pm
Stones pelted at Vande Bharat near Surat with UP Governor Anandiben Patel onboard

A Mumbai-Ahmedabad Vande Bharat Express was allegedly targeted with stones near Utran railway station in Gujarat's Surat district on Tuesday. Uttar Pradesh Governor AnandibenPatel was onboard the train at the time of the stone-pelting but...

25 Aug 2026 10:49 pm
Kuku Kohli, Phool Aur Kaante director and Aruna Irani's husband, dies at 77

Veteran filmmaker Kuku Kohli, best known for launching Ajay Devgn's Bollywood career with the 1991 film Phool Aur Kaante, died on Tuesday after suffering a massive heart attack. He passed away at Kokilaben Hospital in Mumbai. He was 77.

25 Aug 2026 10:15 pm
Did India hit Pakistan's Kirana Hills? Ex-CDS Anil Chauhan explains what happened during Operation Sindoor

During Operation Sindoor, an Indian loitering munition had struck Pakistans Kirana Hills during last year, but the hit was accidental, former Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan said on Tuesday. While addressing an event...

25 Aug 2026 10:08 pm
India to face Panama in FIFA Men's international friendly on September 26 ahead of Brazil clash

The Indian senior men's football team is set for another major international test before its much-awaited showdown against five-time world champions Brazil. The All India Football Federation (AIFF) announced on Tuesday that India will host...

25 Aug 2026 9:30 pm