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Vin Diesel has celebrated 25 years of the ‘Fast’ franchise, recalling how it began as a small street-racing film before becoming a global phenomenon. He also thanked the cast, crew and fans who helped turn the saga into a family.

SpaceX founder Elon Musk has pitched Starlink's satellite internet services as a way to connect underserved and rural parts of India. His comments came amid reports that Starlink has made a fresh application to offer satellite communication services in the country

The Congress has demanded an immediate review of the E20 fuel policy, alleging that ethanol blending has contributed to higher food and travel costs. Jairam Ramesh also sought non-ethanol fuel options, citing concerns over mileage, vehicle compatibility and consumer choice

The rupee gained 9 paise to 95.65 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday, supported by a weaker American currency. However, elevated crude oil prices and geopolitical uncertainty continued to weigh on the domestic currency, forex traders said

Amitabh Bachchan has reflected on his relentless work routine, saying his tightly mapped schedule leaves little time for rest. The veteran actor also spoke about his desire to keep learning, gather knowledge and push himself further professionally.

New York Jets owner Woody Johnson has acquired a minority stake in Formula 1 team Aston Martin. He will join the team's board as vice chairman and focus on commercial growth, particularly in the United States, without handling daily management

Indian equity benchmarks opened higher for a second straight session on Friday, led by realty, metal and pharmaceutical stocks. Sensex gained 163 points while Nifty rose over 52 points, although analysts cautioned that elevated crude prices could limit the recovery

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd will increase prices of its vehicles by up to Rs 25,000 from September 1. The company said the hike across internal combustion engine and electric models is aimed at partly offsetting rising input costs and inflationary pressures

An underground structure was reportedly discovered near the Qutb Shahi tombs at Golconda during excavation work on Thursday. The discovery has revived speculation about historic secret passages, while the ASI is expected to inspect the site and determine its origin

Delhi is likely to witness partly sunny and generally cloudy conditions on Friday, with light to moderate rain possible in some areas. Temperatures may range between 27 and 35 degrees Celsius, while the city's air quality remains in the poor category

Chandrayangutta police detained a man after his 12-year-old daughter allegedly alerted Dial 112 following an attempted sexual assault. The girl reportedly told police that her father had been sexually assaulting her over a period of time

The Telangana High Court questioned the State government's financial priorities while hearing a plea challenging Kalyana Lakshmi and Shaadi Mubarak schemes. The Court sought details of Telangana's debt, scheme funding and unpaid dues, while retaining its interim stay on disbursements

The Telangana High Court declined to stay the government auction of lands in Raidurgam, Ranga Reddy district, amid a dispute over 11.12 acres. The court directed authorities to file a detailed counter-affidavit and adjourned the hearing to August 27

An Indian national and director of seven Singapore companies has been declared bankrupt after 407 workers lodged claims for unpaid wages. The companies provide air-conditioning, plumbing and building services, while authorities have been investigating the wage-related complaints

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will attend programmes in Siliguri on Friday during his three-day West Bengal visit. His schedule includes SSB infrastructure projects, interaction with personnel, an exhibition on new criminal laws and reviews of border security arrangements

Progressive Democrat Aisha Wahab has won a special election in California's 14th congressional district, becoming the first Afghan-American elected to the US Congress. Wahab defeated fellow Democrat Melissa Hernandez and will serve the remainder of Eric Swalwell's term

A charter plane carrying two pilots and six passengers crashed near the Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site in western Alaska. The aircraft had taken off from Anchorage, while authorities launched a search and rescue mission following the reported incident

The NTA has defended its Rs 200 answer key challenge fee, saying the system is designed to benefit all candidates. The agency said the fee discourages frivolous objections and is refunded when a candidate’s challenge to an answer is upheld.

A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck Peru’s southern Andes on Thursday, according to the US Geological Survey. The quake was centred near Upahuacho in the Ayacucho region at a depth of 66.7 kilometres and was felt across several southern regions.

Iran has accused the US of waging an “economic war” and warned that Washington’s latest pressure threatens global economic stability. The remarks came after President Donald Trump announced tougher economic measures against countries providing Iran with a lifeline.

Despite the High Court’s landmark judgement, landowners in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh continue to face harassment and denial of property rights due to the persistent misuse of Section 22-A of the Registration Act, 1908

Yemen’s Houthis claimed two drone attacks targeting Najran airport and an Aramco facility in southern Saudi Arabia. The claims came as Yemeni government forces reported 81 operations against Houthi positions amid intensifying fighting across several fronts in the war-torn country.

Though Washington remains India’s biggest customer, it no longer has to be the only one that matters

India’s Under-20 men’s team were held to a goalless draw by Yemen in the first of two closed-door friendlies in Bengaluru. The Blue Colts will face Yemen again on Sunday before travelling to Uzbekistan for the AFC U20 Asian Cup qualifiers.