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Actress Rasika Dugal won Best Actor (Series) for “Delhi Crime Season 3” at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2026. She thanked the festival and the show’s team, celebrating eight years of portraying IPS officer Neeti Singh in the acclaimed series
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US technology, cryptocurrency and financial executives backed President Donald Trump’s push for lighter regulation and clearer digital-asset rules. Leaders from Coinbase, Robinhood, Kraken and others praised policies encouraging investment and innovation, while urging Congress to pass the CLARITY Act
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A Russian missile barrage struck Kyiv overnight, killing at least six people and injuring 33, Ukrainian authorities said. The attacks damaged residential buildings, a medical facility and an educational institution across three districts, while emergency crews rescued people trapped under rubble
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An Indian national, Rajiv Acharya, has died in Israel, the Indian Embassy in Tel Aviv said. Israeli authorities have arrested a suspect in connection with the incident and launched an investigation. The embassy expressed condolences and assured assistance to Acharya’s family
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Congress leaders paid tribute to former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi on his 82nd birth anniversary, recalling his contributions to youth empowerment, technological progress, education and India’s IT transformation. Rahul Gandhi said his father’s vision of India will continue guiding him
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Bangladesh is set for its first contested presidential election in 35 years, with ruling BNP leader Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir the frontrunner against opposition candidate Oli Ahmed. Parliament will vote Thursday, with Alamgir expected to become the country's 23rd president
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Indian equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade, supported by easing US Treasury yields, gains in global markets and fresh foreign fund inflows. Despite geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East, all Sensex stocks traded higher, led by technology and financial shares
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Sunita Ahuja was spotted at Mumbai’s Bandra Family Court with her son Yashvardhan amid ongoing public tensions with husband Govinda. The family dispute has intensified following Sunita’s comments about Govinda’s association with younger actress Komal Rani Swarnkar, with both spouses responding publicly
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A 16-year-old girl in Raipur was allegedly repeatedly raped by her father and forced into an abortion before becoming pregnant again. Police said her father used forged documents to portray her as an adult and married, after which she delivered a baby who was allegedly sold
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan discussed strengthening the India-Singapore Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and exchanged views on geopolitical developments. They also laid the foundation stone for India’s new High Commission Chancery complex ahead of the fourth Ministerial Roundtable
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India’s makhana sector is projected to reach Rs 11,000–12,000 crore by 2029-30, driven by rising demand, higher prices, improved productivity and exports. Bihar remains the leading producer, while government initiatives including the National Makhana Board aim to boost research, farming, value addition and international marketing
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The Baloch American Congress has urged US President Donald Trump to investigate reported Pakistani airstrikes in Balochistan’s Surab district that allegedly killed more than 30 civilians. The group seeks scrutiny of possible US-origin military equipment use, an independent probe and accountability for potential violations
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Astronauts Anil Menon and Sophie Adenot removed a failed space-to-ground antenna from the International Space Station during a six-hour-23-minute spacewalk but could not install its replacement due to delays. NASA said the installation will be completed during a future spacewalk, planned for August 25
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The Supreme Court has directed the National Testing Agency to report steps taken to implement recommendations of the Radhakrishnan panel and Nandan Nilekani committee on NEET reforms. The court stressed the need to institutionalise examination reforms, while the government maintained that existing safeguards make the system difficult to breach
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Gold prices surged over 9 per cent this month, outperforming broader equity markets, while investors shifted gains toward safer assets. Precious-metal inflows declined sharply, whereas money-market and fixed-income funds attracted substantial investments. Micro-cap stocks led equity gains, while large-cap funds saw increased inflows
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More than two dozen children fell ill after consuming a Mid-Day Meal at Parasi Middle School in Bihar’s Noorsarai area. The children suffered vomiting and dizziness after a cook mistakenly added detergent powder instead of salt. They were treated at Bihar Sharif Sadar Hospital and were reported out of danger
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Pakistan has extended its airspace restrictions on Indian-registered aircraft and Indian airlines until September 24. The ban, imposed after the 2025 Pahalgam terror attack, applies to both Karachi and Lahore flight information regions. India continues to maintain reciprocal restrictions on Pakistani aircraft
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Thousands of Indians seeking US green cards could face greater scrutiny under new public charge guidance effective September 18. USCIS may consider housing assistance, food stamps and other means-tested benefits, along with applicants’ finances, health, family status, education and skills, when assessing eligibility
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Kiara Advani said working on ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups’ pushed her beyond her comfort zone and helped her embrace unfamiliar challenges and learn new skills. The Yash-starrer also features Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria and Rukmini Vasanth
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The Enforcement Directorate searched 10 locations linked to jailed Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan, including Jauhar University and its trust, over alleged money laundering and diversion of government funds. The SP and Congress accused the BJP-led Uttar Pradesh government of political vendetta against Khan
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Nearly 59 per cent of new EPFO subscribers in FY25 were aged 18–25, highlighting the growing participation of young workers in India’s formal economy. The report also noted rising apprenticeships, women’s workforce participation, tier-2 and tier-3 employment, and increasing educational qualifications
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Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh defended data-centre projects in Visakhapatnam, rejecting concerns over their water and environmental impact. He said the proposed 6.5 GW ecosystem would use industrial water from Polavaram, while new cooling technologies could reduce consumption. Critics continue opposing the projects
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Scottish National Party politician and Scottish Parliament member Martyn Day married his partner Nitin Chand at the Guruvayur Sree Krishna Temple in Thrissur, fulfilling Nitin’s long-held wish. The couple, who previously married in the UK, later held a traditional ceremony attended by relatives and friends
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India has signalled a willingness to strengthen ties with Bangladesh, with High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi saying Prime Minister Tarique Rahman would receive an honourable welcome in India. Both sides are seeking to resolve differences and expand cooperation in trade, business, education, healthcare and employment
