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.
Trump says US to scale back military drills with South Korea after it stayed out of Iran war
Trump cites his "very good relationship" with North Korea's leader in deciding to downsize the exercises.
Groundwater that glows yellow-green in U.P.
Groundwater in Uttar Pradesh is dangerously contaminated with chromium (VI), posing severe health risks to local villagers.
What has been the impact of new owners on The Hundred?
BBC Sport looks at the impact new owners have had on The Hundred as the first season since private stakes were sold in teams ends.
Don’t just adapt but lead in determining use of technology to reshape legal system: CJI to NLUs
CJI Surya Kant urges national law universities to lead in legal technology, emphasizing responsible AI use and academic integrity.
WorldAll world
Trump says US to scale back military drills with South Korea after it stayed out of Iran war
Trump cites his "very good relationship" with North Korea's leader in deciding to downsize the exercises.
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
Groundwater that glows yellow-green in U.P.
Groundwater in Uttar Pradesh is dangerously contaminated with chromium (VI), posing severe health risks to local villagers.
Local · BangaloreMore local
BMTC adds 62 daily trips on Magadi route with new express service
BMTC launches 62 daily trips on the new Vegadootha Vistara express service from Magadi Road to Magadi.
Metro trains skip two stations for nearly three hours amid heavy crowds during Freedom Habba
BMRCL temporarily skipped two metro stations for three hours during Freedom Habba to manage heavy crowds and congestion.
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.
Crime WatchAll cases
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Vande Mataram row: Amit Shah attacks Sonia Gandhi, Congress hits back, cases filed
The development came days after Parliament passed a bill that makes any insult to the national song a punishable offence. | India News
Update16 Aug
'Putzer for Ritzer, Parsow for Parsons': What are the typos, errors that forced NTA to cancel 3 UGC-NET papers?
Candidates and coaching teachers alleged several questions were repeated from the earlier UGC-NET cycles, particularly December 2024 and 2025. | India News
Probe16 Aug
CISF personnel caught secretly taking woman's photos on Delhi metro, suspended
A viral video of the incident shows the woman and other passengers confronting the CISF personnel. | India News
Court16 Aug
‘Explanation unacceptable’: CM Vijay condemns killing of three Tamil men by Karnataka forest department
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay called for an “honest investigation” into the “brutal incident”. | 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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Politics
Five-member panel to hold talks with Haryana CM Over Jeevan Kundu murder
A five-member panel will negotiate with Haryana's CM over demands following the murder of dairy operative Jeevan Kundu amid protests.
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Sports
Nightmare Man City start for Maresca - are Arsenal really so far ahead?
Did Arsenal show just how far above Manchester City they are with their dominant Community Shield win?
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Sports
Barcelona agree £65m Rodri deal - who could replace him at Man City?
Barcelona agree a deal to sign Spain captain Rodri from Manchester City.
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Crime
Maharashtra BJP leader blames Trump’s shifting Iran war tactics for rise in alcohol consumption, delay in road work
Speaking in Ahilyanagar, Sujay Vikhe-Patil criticised Trump over what he described as his frequently changing positions on the war and missile attacks. | India News