The Long Read
Messi's father Jorge dies aged 68 after illness
Lionel Messi's father and agent Jorge dies at the age of 68 following a long illness.
Rescuers search for survivors of powerful Indonesia earthquake
Officials say a rapid assessment into the impact of the earthquake that destroyed hundreds of buildings and killed 47 is under way.
Taken by one of the big four: Snakebite at Maharashtra tribal school
Tragic snakebite at a tribal school in Gadchiroli raises urgent questions about infrastructure and safety for vulnerable students
Hunt wins third gold as Asher-Smith makes history
Amy Hunt claims the third gold medal of her bid for a historic quadruple and Dina Asher-Smith makes history as Great Britain win two relay golds at the European Athletics Championships.
Jharkhand students demand CM Soren’s resignation, ask Congress to ‘withdraw support’ from JMM coalition
Jharkhand students protest, demanding CM Soren's resignation and Congress to withdraw support from JMM coalition over recruitment exam irregularities.
WorldAll world
Rescuers search for survivors of powerful Indonesia earthquake
Officials say a rapid assessment into the impact of the earthquake that destroyed hundreds of buildings and killed 47 is under way.
Cinema & Streaming
— reviews · box office · interviewsCover Review★★★★½
Inde Navarrette, Adam Driver join Sadie Sink in Marvel's 'X-Men' film
Marvel Studios has announced the star cast for the X-Men film, which will comprise Sadie Sink, Kit Connor, Adam Driver, Christopher Abbott, Samara Weaving, Inde Navarrette and Maya Boyd.
Inside ‘Wild Kashmir’, a documentary taking viewers on an immersive journey into Dachigam National Park
A conversation with Malaika Vaz and Nitye Sood of Untamed Planet, who are behind ‘Wild Kashmir’, a new documentary which premieres on August 15 on Animal Planet.
Sony Pictures Networks India unveils Tamil entertainment channel Sony VIZHA
Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) announced its new Tamil general entertainment channel, Sony VIZHA, on Saturday (August 15, 2026). It is set to launch in October 2026.
PoliticsAll politics
Taken by one of the big four: Snakebite at Maharashtra tribal school
Tragic snakebite at a tribal school in Gadchiroli raises urgent questions about infrastructure and safety for vulnerable students
SportsAll sports
See live resultsCricket scores · ball-by-ball updatesHunt wins third gold as Asher-Smith makes history
Amy Hunt claims the third gold medal of her bid for a historic quadruple and Dina Asher-Smith makes history as Great Britain win two relay golds at the European Athletics Championships.
Local · BangaloreMore local
SIR: Karnataka races to issue PRCs, but no clarity on whether document will pass muster
Karnataka's PRC issuance raises concerns as clarity on document acceptance for voter eligibility remains uncertain ahead of the enumeration deadline.
Security guard held for alleged terror plot targeting Pakistan Army, TTP links in Bengaluru
During questioning, he allegedly told police that he was angry with the Pakistan Army over alleged atrocities against mosques and people in Pakistan.
Parking rates may double on Bengaluru’s busiest commercial stretches under draft rules
Bengaluru's draft parking rules could double fees on major commercial roads, impacting commuters and office-goers financially.
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Suryapath Tiranga: Global relay of tricolour spirit from Fiji to mark 80th I-Day concludes in San Francisco
Suryapath Tiranga: Global relay of tricolour spirit from Fiji to mark 80th I-Day concludes in San Francisco | India News
Update15 Aug
Jharkhand protest: Students demand CM Hemant Soren's resignation, ask Congress to ‘withdraw support’
The protesters announced that they will burn effigies of Soren and Rahul Gandhi on Sunday. They also said that they will gherao the CM's residence on August 20. | India News
Probe15 Aug
'India will move forward when...': Rahul slams BJP after meeting Ankita Bhandari's family
Rahul Gandhi said he met Ankita Bhandari's family in New Delhi two days ago. | India News
Court15 Aug
‘His health is priority’: Jharkhand Congress leader defends police stopping Mahto from Tiranga Yatra
Jharkhand Congress leader Kumar Raja accused the BJP of trying to politicise the issue and said the party was “playing politics over dead bodies”. | India News
Awards & Honours
— recognising the people behind the year's quieter wins★
HonourDarren Walker Opens His Home to Friends and Anonymous Content Emmy Nominees in Celebration of ‘Joy, Reflection, Delight and Awe’
Anonymous Content chief Darren Walker opens his home to the company's Emmy nominees and friends as he settles into a famous Los Angeles address.
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Honour‘Hacks’ Star Lauren Weedman on Appearing in Four Emmy-Nominated Comedies This Year and How Bell’s Palsy Changed Her Career
Lauren Weedman appeared on "Abbott Elementary," "Hacks," "Wonder Man" and "Nobody Wants This" this year.
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HonourCharlie Hunnam on His Physical and Vocal Transformation to Play Ed Gein in ‘Monster’
Charlie Hunnam on transforming into Ed Gein for "Monster."
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HonourSpies in the Woods: Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys on Their Emmy Nominations, Watching ‘Widow’s Bay’ and That ‘Diplomat’ Cliffhanger
Matthew Rhys and Keri Russell are a TV power couple with five Emmy nominations among them this year for "The Diplomat," "Widow's Bay" and more.
Health & WellbeingAll health
Did the eclipse damage your eyes?
An eye surgeon says that fewer people have been seeking treatment for eye damage than after the UK's last total solar eclipse in 1999.
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Devendra Mahto alleges assault by Ranchi police after being stopped from joining Tiranga Yatra
Devendra Mahto alleges police assault after being blocked from joining the Tiranga Yatra during protests over recruitment exam reforms.
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Sports
'Fury' at Tarling death as cycling union calls for better helmets
The cyclists' union expresses "fury" over the death of British rider Fin Tarling during Friday's stage of the Volta a Portugal.
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Sports
Fernandez booed by Chelsea fans as Alonso offers glimpse of blueprint
Enzo Fernandez is booed by sections of the Chelsea support, Morgan Rogers scores on his first appearance and Xabi Alonso offers a glimpse of what could be his blueprint for the season.
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Crime
‘Sincerely regret, apologise’: Bar Council chief to students after CJI Kant's rap amid NALSAR row
“If anything connected with the controversy has hurt the feelings of our students, I sincerely apologise," Bar Council Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra said. | India News