Wednesday, August 19, 2026

INDIA

Noted Assamese singer Arun Das passes away

Noted Assamese singer Arun Das, who is known for his heartfelt interpretations of love songs, passed away on Sunday following a protracted illness. The...

Small tsunamis reach areas along Japan’s Pacific coast

The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said that small tsunamis were observed in areas along the country's Pacific coast on Sunday after earthquakes struck...

Ivanka Das: ‘Frustrating when I don’t get the kind of roles I deserve’

Actress and choreographer Ivanka Das, who has been part of projects like 'Bombay Begums', 'Haddi', 'Ghoomer' shared how being a trans actor, she...

With PA’s image in tatters, hard to visualise a future for Gaza sans Hamas

Gaza has been governed by Hamas since 2007, when the political arm of the militant outfit took charge of the coastal strip. The administration...

As early trends favour BJP in two states, celebrations begin in Delhi

Celebrations began in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters here as the party has established substantial leads in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. BJP...

3 genes that cause neurodevelopmental disorders identified

An international team of researchers have identified how three novel genes cause neurodevelopmental disorders, particularly developmental delay, intellectual disability and autism. Identification of the...

Mitchell Johnson lashes out at Warner over farewell Test series against Pakistan

Former Australia fast-bowler Mitchell Johnson has lashed out at David Warner over his upcoming farewell Test series against Pakistan, questioning over why the...

Revanth Reddy wins Kodangal by huge margin

Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) President A. Revanth Reddy on Sunday won the election from Kodangal Assembly constituency by a huge margin. Revanth...

Formation of medical board for Sujay Bhadra’s voice test hangs fire

Despite a clear order from a special court in Kolkata, complications continue over the formation of a special medical board at Centre-run ESI...

Fatima, Shawaal lead Pakistan to historic women’s T20I win over NZ

Fast-bowler Fatima Sana's superb 3-18 and a batting effort led by Shawaal Zulfiqar’s 41 helped Pakistan win the T20I series opener over New...