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.
Veteran Malayalam actor Devan quits BJP, accuses party’s State unit of giving social reformer Sree Narayana Guru’s ideals the go-by
Veteran actor Devan resigns from BJP, citing the party's departure from the social ideals of Sree Narayana Guru.
FDA notice to Shah Rukh, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff over Vimal Elaichi ad
FDA issues notice to Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, and Tiger Shroff for misleading Vimal Elaichi ad promoting banned products.
Rahul lauds courage of India's youth for standing firm against 'Modi's violent regime'
Rahul Gandhi praises India's youth for their bravery against Modi's regime, highlighting girls' resilience amid violence and harassment.
Coventry agree deal for Forest striker Awoniyi
Coventry City agree a deal worth about £17m for Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi.
WorldAll world
Europe's tallest Virgin Mary statue unveiled in rural Poland
The 55.6-metre (182ft) concrete figure is head-and-shoulders above Rio de Jaineiro's Christ the Redeemer.
Cinema & Streaming
— reviews · box office · interviews
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‘VisionQuest’ trailer: Paul Bettany’s Vision faces Ultron in a twisted MCU mindscape
Watch the 'VisionQuest' trailer as Paul Bettany's Vision confronts Ultron in a surreal MCU mindscape, premiering October 14, 2026.
‘Percy Jackson’ Season 3 trailer: Percy faces the Titan’s Curse as Annabeth disappears
Watch the thrilling trailer for 'Percy Jackson' Season 3, where Percy confronts danger and seeks Annabeth amid growing chaos.
‘Don 3’ row: FWICE withdraws non-cooperation directive against Ranveer Singh after actor's legal notice
The Federation of Western India Cine Employees has decided to backtrack on its non-cooperation directive against Ranveer Singh after the actor set a legal notice about his exit from Farhan Akhtar's ‘Don 3’
PoliticsAll politics
Veteran Malayalam actor Devan quits BJP, accuses party’s State unit of giving social reformer Sree Narayana Guru’s ideals the go-by
Veteran actor Devan resigns from BJP, citing the party's departure from the social ideals of Sree Narayana Guru.
Local · BangaloreMore local
NLSIU students, alumni oppose CJI Surya Kant, BCI chairman attending convocation
NLSIU students and alumni protest CJI Surya Kant and BCI Chairman's attendance at convocation, citing recent controversial BCI actions.
Yakshagana, Dhol Tasha, Garba add colour to Bengaluru’s first Freedom Habba
Bengaluru's inaugural Freedom Habba celebrated Independence Day with vibrant cultural performances, showcasing diverse art forms and community spirit.
I-Day: CM announces new schemes to boost job creation, AI push in education
The State Government has begun the process of filling 72,000 key vacancies, with notifications for all the posts expected to be issued within the next six months.
Crime WatchAll cases
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'PM Modi didn't say…': Kiren Rijiju shares 'dimagi naxals' list after Opposition's 'proud to be' jibe
Earlier on Sunday, Congress leader P Chidambaram, pointing at PM Modi's speech, wrote in a post on X that he was "proud to be a Dimagi Naxal." | India News
Update16 Aug
'Will not be silenced': CJP demands arrest after Bengal school campaign volunteer's father dies in 'assault'
The 25-year-old Hafeez was allegedly attacked after inspecting a government school as part of the CJP's "School Thik Karo" campaign. | India News
Probe16 Aug
SAD's Harsimrat shows weapon used in Nanded attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal, stitches on his arm
In letter to Amit Shah, Harsimrat seeks NIA probe, says second attack in 2 years “part of political conspiracy hatched since 2015 to disrupt peace in Punjab”. | India News
Court16 Aug
11 people, including children, fall ill after 'dead lizard' found inside birthday cake in Maharashtra, FDA raids bakery
The incident took place on Saturday when local residents gathered to celebrate the birthday of a 25-year-old woman. | India News
Awards & Honours
— recognising the people behind the year's quieter wins★
Honour‘The Pitt,’ ‘Hacks’ and ‘Beef’ Among Astra TV Awards Winners
"The Pitt," "Hacks" and "Beef" were the big winners at the 2026 Astra TV Awards.
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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."
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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Crime
7 held in Karnataka over rape, abortion of woman with mental illness: Police
According to police, Sandeep, Dr Nagaraj and Rekha gave the victim 10 abortion pills and carried out the termination of her three-month pregnancy | India News
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Sports
Bangladesh thrash Australia in one of Test cricket's greatest upsets
Bangladesh thrash Australia by nine wickets on the fourth day of the series-opener in Darwin to complete one of Test cricket's greatest upsets.
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Cinema
How ‘Dhurandhar’ is a prime example of government-embedded filmmaking
Dhurandhar exemplifies government-embedded filmmaking, blending patriotism with a one-dimensional portrayal of Pakistan in contemporary cinema.
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Cinema
Ranveer Singh’s ‘Pralay’ goes on floors: Jai Mehta to direct post-apocalyptic survival thriller
Ranveer Singh's post-apocalyptic thriller 'Pralay' begins filming in Mumbai, directed by Jai Mehta and featuring Kalyani Priyadarshan.