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.
Pickup van driver, 21, found dead in vehicle near Mussoorie: Uttarakhand police
A 21-year-old pickup van driver was found hanging from his vehicle near Old Maggi Point on the Mussoorie-Dehradun highway, police said. | India News
Harvey Nichols bought by Sports Direct owner
Harvey Nichols was founded in 1831, but had appointed an administrator in June.
Hodgkinson into 800m final after dramatic Werro fall
Keely Hodgkinson reaches the women's 800m final at the European Championships - moments after rival Audrey Werro suffers a dramatic fall that put her place in doubt.
UNSC sanctions report says Red Fort attack ‘officially attributed’ to Al-Qaeda in Indian Subcontinent
UNSC report attributes the Red Fort attack to Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent, raising concerns over regional terror threats.
WorldAll world
UK defends seizing shadow fleet tanker after Putin threat
The UK government says it is "disrupting and deterring shadow fleet vessels" in accordance with the law.
Cinema & Streaming
— reviews · box office · interviews
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Malayalam actor Rajesh Hebbar is going viral for his rock covers
Malayalam actor Rajesh Hebbar goes viral with rock covers, captivating young audiences and reviving classic rock through Instagram.
‘Prahaar’: Rajkummar Rao’s Ujjwal Nikam biopic gets new release date
Rajkummar Rao’s upcoming Ujjwal Nikam biopic, Prahaar, has been postponed. The Avinash Arun directorial was earlier set to be released in theatres on August 7.
‘7 Dogs’: Salman Khan-Sanjay Dutt starrer global actioner gets India release date; trailer unveiled
The international action thriller, 7 Dogs, which features Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt in cameos, will be released in India in Hindi and English. The film also stars Egyptian superstars Karim Abdel Aziz and Ahmed Ezz along with Monica Bellucci and Giancarlo Esposito
PoliticsAll politics
UNSC sanctions report says Red Fort attack ‘officially attributed’ to Al-Qaeda in Indian Subcontinent
UNSC report attributes the Red Fort attack to Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent, raising concerns over regional terror threats.
Local · BangaloreMore local
Beyond nachos: Why Bengaluru is finally ready for authentic Mexican cuisine
After years of Tex Mex and fast-food nachos, Bengaluru is finally opening up more authentic and regional versions of the cuisine. We speak to the restauranters behind this Mexican wave
Cockroaches found in restaurant of hostel for legislators in Bengaluru
Additionally, expired food items seized from Karnataka Health Department canteen in Arogya Soudha in Bengaluru.
Karnataka Cabinet: On the eve of Monsoon Session, portfolios finally allocated
Karnataka Cabinet allocates portfolios for newly inducted Ministers ahead of the Monsoon session, addressing prior grievances and strategizing for challenges.
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Pickup van driver, 21, found dead in vehicle near Mussoorie: Uttarakhand police
A 21-year-old pickup van driver was found hanging from his vehicle near Old Maggi Point on the Mussoorie-Dehradun highway, police said. | India News
Update13 Aug
Telangana school principal found dead with 27 stab wounds at her home: Police
Kallu Roopa Reddy, principal and director of Nagarjuna Grammar English Medium School in Kondamallepally, suffered around 27 stab wounds in the attack | India News
Probe13 Aug
Prayers, walk to gurdwara langar hall, then strike: Blow-by-blow of ‘kirpan’ attack on SAD's Sukhbir Singh Badal
Badal arrived in Nanded for a three-day visit with wife Harsimrat Kaur and close associates. He was attacked at a gurdwara in Nanded by a Nihang, a day later. | India News
Court13 Aug
'Do you not want India to stay healthy?' Top court grills Centre, FSSAI over food labels
The bench was particularly concerned by minutes of a recent meeting of the food regulator suggesting continued hesitation over front-of-pack warning labels. | India News
Awards & Honours
— recognising the people behind the year's quieter wins★
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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HonourJames Gray Says AI Is ‘Worthless’ and Young People Won’t Stand for It: They ‘Have a Real Hunger for Interesting, Honest Stuff’
'Paper Tiger' director James Gray talks 'worthless' AI and explains why his best work is still ahead of him – despite Locarno's lifetime achievement award
Health & WellbeingAll health
Leading doctor rebukes NHS chiefs over transplant failings
NHS Blood and Transplant's medical director says waiting lists for organ operations are unfair but leaders are not solving the issue.
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Politics
Vande Mataram row: Kerala govt’s stance will be ‘made clear’ on Independence Day, says CM Satheesan
Kerala CM Satheesan to clarify government's stance on Vande Mataram's recital during Independence Day celebrations amid ongoing controversy.
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Crime
Kurukshetra man stabbed to death in Germany, had planned to visit home on Diwali
The motive of the murder could not be immediately ascertained. | India News
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Sports
Football Association of Ireland withdraws Infantino support
The Football Association of Ireland [FAI] officially withdraws support for under-fire Fifa president Gianni Infantino, while the Irish Football Association [IFA] confirms it backs Uefa's stance.
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Business
UK economy grows but experts warn of challenging months ahead
Hot weather and the men's football World Cup boosted the economy but the Iran war may weigh on growth