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Tina Ahuja shared glimpses of her Raksha Bandhan celebrations with brothers Yashvardhan Ahuja and Krushna Abhishek, along with mother Sunita Ahuja and Arti Singh. The family gathering came amid ongoing public speculation surrounding Govinda and Sunita’s marriage
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Two alleged Gogi gang shooters, accused of killing Haryanvi singer and YouTuber Ankit Balyan, were killed in a police encounter in Shamli. Police recovered weapons and said two other suspects remain absconding as the murder investigation continues
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G20 finance ministers and central bank governors are meeting in Asheville to address global growth, trade disputes, debt vulnerabilities and supply-chain resilience. The talks are complicated by the Iran conflict, Strait of Hormuz disruptions, US sanctions proposals, tariffs and concerns over China
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Iran’s IRGC said it launched missile and drone strikes on US bases in Jordan, targeting military infrastructure and fighter jet areas, in retaliation for a US-Israeli attack on Larak Island. Tehran warned that further aggression would trigger stronger responses
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US forces struck two Iranian launchers on Larak Island after observing IRGC personnel preparing to deploy sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran reported casualties and vowed retaliation, while Washington warned of a zero-tolerance policy against renewed mine placement
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A minor girl was allegedly molested and assaulted by an unidentified man in Himachal Pradesh’s Sirmaur district on Raksha Bandhan. Police registered a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and POCSO Act, while raids are underway to apprehend the accused
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India has provided 68.5 tonnes of relief materials to flood-hit Nepal and deployed tunnel experts, forensic teams and rescue equipment. A fourth flight carrying 11 tonnes of aid arrived Sunday, while Indian teams assist efforts to rescue workers trapped inside hydropower tunnels
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ONGC is exploring acquiring deepwater drillships or forming a joint venture to secure dedicated offshore drilling capacity under Mission Samudra Manthan. The initiative aims to accelerate deepwater exploration, reduce reliance on foreign rigs and support India’s efforts to boost domestic oil and gas production
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Kolkata Police summoned TMC Rajya Sabha MP Derek O’Brien over FIRs related to resistance against the removal of an illegal billboard from Abhishek Banerjee’s party office. Banerjee was also summoned, while police have arrested 14 people following clashes with KMC officials
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Authorities said 261 foreign nationals from 23 countries remain unaccounted for after a mudslide hit Gyirong Port on the Tibet-Nepal border, including 49 Indians. Nepal separately reported 675 deaths and 2,498 missing following devastating floods and mudslides across affected districts
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A gunfight between Bihar Police and criminals allegedly extorting boatmen along the Son River in Patna left two police personnel injured. Suspected kingpin Avinash Kumar was shot, arrested and hospitalised. Police recovered multiple weapons, ammunition and a boat while searching for accomplices
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Former Telangana DGP Anjani Kumar discussed changing crime patterns, technology-driven policing and civic responsibility at a Hyderabad event on Patrick Radden Keefe’s London Falling. He highlighted the rise of cybercrime, digitised policing initiatives and the need for citizens to actively oppose criminal behaviour
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Actor Mihir Ahuja discussed portraying real-life Air Force officer CH Bal Reddy, or “Baldi,” in Netflix’s ‘Operation Safed Sagar’. He said mastering military posture and the character’s emotional journey was challenging, while filming at real locations made the experience especially fulfilling
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined a yoga session organised by the Yoga Federation of Uzbekistan during his two-day visit to Tashkent. He also visited the Yangi Uzbekistan Monument, interacted with the Indian diaspora and highlighted strong cultural and people-to-people ties between both nations
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank villages of Qusra and Jalud, calling the attacks criminal and urging arrests. The incidents reportedly injured Palestinians and foreign journalists amid rising settler violence across the territory
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Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said the judiciary is proactively addressing emerging economic crimes such as digital arrest scams. Speaking in London, he stressed due process, proportionality and presumption of innocence, while highlighting India’s legal framework against money laundering and financial offences
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Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal criticised RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat over his New York remarks on India’s unity in diversity, saying actions matter more than words. Sibal accused Bhagwat of using “wise words abroad” while remaining silent on issues at home
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Six cars were gutted after a fire broke out in the cellar of a residential building at HUDA Enclave in Journalist Colony, Filmnagar, Hyderabad. Firefighters evacuated 15 residents safely and brought the blaze under control. No casualties were reported
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Indian Army Aviation pilots conducted a daring casualty evacuation at 18,600 feet near the Nun Kun massif in challenging weather and terrain. With limited fuel and a lightened helicopter, the crew executed a precise one-skid landing, rescuing a stranded person
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Friction has emerged between Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam and Congress after posters and videos projected Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay as a potential prime ministerial candidate. Congress leaders reportedly fear the campaign could confuse the alliance’s national positioning and undermine plans to promote Rahul Gandhi
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Nepal reported 675 bodies recovered and 2,498 people missing after devastating floods and mudslides. India dispatched its fourth C-130 aircraft carrying 11 tonnes of relief and rescue equipment, while additional bridge materials, forensic experts and technical teams were sent to support operations
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Nepal issued a fresh flood warning as water levels in the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli rivers rose following flooding and a natural obstruction in the Lhende Khola. Authorities warned of another major flood, while the August 26 disaster killed 675 people
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RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said India’s civilisational mission is to promote unity amid diversity through example, not preaching. Addressing an event in New York, he highlighted dharma, mutual responsibility and harmony among individuals, society and the environment as key Indian values
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Raksha Bandhan with schoolchildren at his 7 Lok Kalyan Marg residence, sharing smiles, high-fives and warm interactions. He also extended festive greetings, wishing for lasting bonds of love, affection and mutual trust among people
