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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.
Independence Day 2026 LIVE: PM Modi extends wishes, remembers freedom fighters on I-Day, to address nation from Red Fort
Independence Day 2026 LIVE: Celebrations will feature ceremonial proceedings, with this year’s programme also putting the spotlight on 150 years of Vande Mataram. PM Narendra Modi will deliver the Independence Day speech from Red Fort today. | India News
Weather Bee: Dry second week of August erased monsoon gains from the first week
India monsoon: Dry second week of August erased gains from the first week, pushing the cumulative rainfall deficit back to 10.5%, IMD data shows. | India News
Deflating the wind in the willows
Kashmir’s famed ₹700-crore bat-making industry supports at least 50,000 livelihoods. Since 2021, its bats have made their way to cricket grounds around the world, with 47 international players using Kashmir willow bats in major tournaments. But a shortage of willow, climate chang
Welfare schemes and achievements must reach the people, says Uttar Pradesh Information Director
Uttar Pradesh's Information Director emphasizes the need to communicate government achievements and welfare schemes effectively to the youth.
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Mangione admits killing healthcare CEO and pleads guilty to federal charges
"I shot Mr Thompson in Manhattan and he died," the 28-year-old said after pleading guilty to charges of stalking resulting in death.
Cinema & Streaming
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Cover Review★★★★½
‘Magudam’ movie review: This Vishal-starrer can make paint-drying look tempting
‘Magudam’ movie review: ‘Magudam,’ also directed by Vishal, is a tedious, three-hour exercise in how not to make a masala film
Comedian Manjeet Sarkar on his latest special ‘Meanwhile’ and being restricted by labels
Join comedian Manjeet Sarkar as he discusses his latest special 'Meanwhile,' navigating labels and his inspiring journey from childhood hardship.
‘Pallaburusu’ movie review: A dramatic yet compelling tale of human relationships
Sudhakar Reddy and Muralidhar Goud anchor director Uday Chauhan’s fine tale of familial bonding and the loneliness of ageing with layers of social commentary
PoliticsAll politics
Deflating the wind in the willows
Kashmir’s famed ₹700-crore bat-making industry supports at least 50,000 livelihoods. Since 2021, its bats have made their way to cricket grounds around the world, with 47 international players using Kashmir willow bats in major tournaments. But a shortage of willow, climate chang
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Rowdy-sheeter arrested under Goonda Act
Bengaluru police arrest rowdy-sheeter Vijay S. under the Goonda Act for multiple serious offenses, ensuring public safety.
Couple found dead at their house in Bengaluru’s Rajagopalnagar
A couple found dead in Bengaluru's Rajagopalnagar, suspected murder-suicide following a domestic dispute, police investigating.
Woman’s death in Bengaluru accident becomes flashpoint for residents’ anger over bad roads in Electronics City Phase 2
Residents in Electronics City Phase 2 protest for better roads and civic infrastructure following a young woman's tragic death in a road accident.
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Independence Day 2026 LIVE: PM Modi extends wishes, remembers freedom fighters on I-Day, to address nation from Red Fort
Independence Day 2026 LIVE: Celebrations will feature ceremonial proceedings, with this year’s programme also putting the spotlight on 150 years of Vande Mataram. PM Narendra Modi will deliver the Independence Day speech from Red Fort today. | India News
Update15 Aug
Weather Bee: Dry second week of August erased monsoon gains from the first week
India monsoon: Dry second week of August erased gains from the first week, pushing the cumulative rainfall deficit back to 10.5%, IMD data shows. | India News
Probe14 Aug
Catholic body urges govt to withdraw FCRA bill
Catholic body urges govt to withdraw FCRA bill | India News
Court14 Aug
NHRC notice to states, UTs, FSSAI over concerns raised about sale, consumption of 'analogue paneer'
NHRC notice to states, UTs, FSSAI over concerns raised about sale, consumption of 'analogue paneer' | India News
Awards & Honours
— recognising the people behind the year's quieter wins★
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.
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HonourWilliam H. Macy, Shawn Hatosy and Troy Kotsur Among Astra TV Awards Honorees; Lisa Ann Walter Set as Host
William H. Macy, Shawn Hatosy and Troy Kotsur are all receiving honors from the Astra TV Awards while Lisa Ann Walter will host the ceremony.
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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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Upset by Centre’s response on business rules, reservation report, Omar Abdullah warns of Gen Z-style agitation in J&K
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Human-elephant conflict logs more deaths in southern India
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Proposed parking charges a solution or a price on Bengaluru’s traffic problem?
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Actor Prakash Raj questions SIR, Form-6 requirement
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