News from India

Amrit Udyan at Rashtrapati Bhavan opens to the public from August 16 to September 14, featuring new attractions like the Babbling Brook and various gardens. Entry is free, with online booking available.

Rajiv Gandhi International Airport introduces a Therapy Dog Program with Toy Poodles to ease travel anxiety and enhance passenger experience, receiving positive feedback.

The All India Loco Running Staff Association alleges railway zones are falsifying duty breaks in the Crew Management System to hide loco pilots' overutilisation, violating safety norms. Ashok Kumar Raut highlights specific cases and a Dhanbad division warning against such practices.

PM Narendra Modi in Varanasi linked Operation Sindoor's success to Lord Shiva's blessings, avenging the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26, while inaugurating projects worth Rs 2,000 crore.

PM Modi to release Rs 20,500 crore under the 20th PM-KISAN scheme today in Varanasi, benefiting over 9.7 crore farmers including those in Odisha.

A terrorist was killed in an encounter with security forces in Kulgam district, Jammu and Kashmir, following intelligence inputs about terrorist presence in Akhal forest area.

Uttar Pradesh districts on high alert as Saryu, Ken, Yamuna, and Chambal rivers flow above danger levels due to continuous rainfall and dam water release. Rescue operations underway in Ayodhya, Banda, and Etawah.

A Russian Duma member, Viktor Vodolatsky, claims Russia's nuclear submarines outnumber the US's, dismissing Trump's redeployment as unnecessary. The statement follows Trump's reaction to Dmitry Medvedev's comments, sparking global tensions.

US President Donald Trump commented on India potentially stopping oil purchases from Russia, calling it a 'good step'. He also announced new US tariffs affecting India, citing trade deficits and India's ties with Russia.

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla shares his post-space mission experiences, including gravity readjustment challenges and his role in India's Gaganyaan mission, after returning from the Axiom-4 mission.

Aamir Khan is basking in the success of his recent release Sitaare Zameen Par. After six weeks of its theatrical release, the spiritual sequel to Taare Zameen Par is heading to YouTube. To make the announcement, the Laal Singh Chaddha actor teamed up with his sons Junaid Khan and Azad Khan for a hilarious video and recreated a bone-tickling scene from his iconic movie Andaz Apna Apna.

Shah Rukh Khan bagged the 'Best Actor' award for his powerful performance in 2023's Jawan and shared the Best Actor award with Vikrant Massey at the 71st National Film Awards, which were announced on Friday evening. He shared an emotional video expressing his gratitude for his fans, team, family and colleagues.

Aneet Padda has made a powerful, roaring entry into showbiz with her performance in Saiyaara. From critics to fans and industry peers, everyone lauded Aneet's 'emotionally rooted' performance. Amid the celebrations, Aneet was surprised by her former school teachers and left teary-eyed for their touching gesture. The actress took to social media to share the heartfelt surprise and the deep emotions it evoked.

Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane excluded from West Zone squad for Duleep Trophy, signaling potential end to their Test careers. Shardul Thakur to lead the 15-man squad.

A 43-year-old woman in Govandi, Mumbai, confessed to smothering her six-month-old son due to financial distress and HIV diagnosis, following a workplace altercation.