2026 News Archive

CEOs of the country's two biggest theater chains say they support the merger of Paramount-Skydance with Warner Brothers-Discovery.

Gianni Infantino is facing intense heat over a failed plan to privatize the World Cup. He is a lawyer who rose to the pinnacle of soccer and is now trying to hold onto his job.

Economist and political analyst calls for collective effort to safeguard democracy, constitutional values and equal participation of citizens in the political process

At an exhibition organised on International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, the Chief Minister walks through the stalls admiring the handicrafts displaying tribal heritage, sipping the famous Araku Valley Coffee, and sampling unfiltered wild harvest honey

Emerging programmes such as Artificial Intelligence attract strong interest, whereas traditional core branches such as Civil and Mechanical Engineering continue to draw candidates with relatively lower ranks

Agriculture Minister T. Siddique says assessments up to August 9 have pegged the losses to the farm sector at ₹127.61 crore

The bill, renamed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, was approved by the Senate by an 86-11 vote

Høgh scored first goals since joining from Bodø/Glimt O’Neill ‘doing better’ after procedure in hospital Kasper Høgh scored a hat-trick, his first goals for Celtic, as the Scottish champions made light of the absence of their manager Martin O’Neill with a 5-1 win away to Kilmarnock on Sunday. Victory made it two wins out of two Scottish Premiership games for Celtic, with 74-year-old boss O’Neill missing the trip to Rugby Park after what the club had said earlier this week was a “small procedure” in hospital...

Youngsters are still feeling the effects of the 2025 famine, with another food emergency emerging.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday that as many as 50,000 North Korean soldiers could be deployed to Russia, reflecting growing military cooperation between the two countries. He did not elaborate on his sources for this information, but warned that Pyongyang could gain valuable battlefield experience and military technology through its support for Russia.

K.K. Xaviour has been selected for the Kera Kesary Award-2025 for promoting organic coconut cultivation. The 74-year-old farmer has followed sustainable farming practices for nearly three decades.

With their appointment the working strength of the High Court has increased to 66 as against the sanctioned strength of 75 judges

Participating as chief guest at a painting competition, G. Lakshmisha praises students for depicting themes such as the tricolour, national leaders, and the spirit of independence through their artwork

Block panchayat president Ambika Mangalath says the initiatives focused on making agriculture more remunerative and ensuring greater livelihood security for farmers

The Ernakulam Central police booked a direct selling agent of the bank, its managing director and director, along with 28 others, for allegedly cheating the bank

Addressing the closing ceremony of a two-day conference, the Twenty Points Programme (Viksit Bharat–Swarna Andhra Pradesh) Implementation Chairman says the future CAs cannot remain confined to traditional accounting and taxation practices

A Prayagraj court’s summons to Independent MP Pappu Yadav for his skit at Parliament complex over the alleged theft of donations at Ram Temple raises the question of territorial jurisdiction

The court observed that two of the accused, being ASIs, were in a position to influence the investigation

The situation is particularly bad on either side of the Edappally overbridge-Edappally Junction-Palarivattom stretch, where the agency has been constructing a pair of flyover-cum-underpasses for well over a year

Anitha M. Kasim of Fathimapuram, Changanassery, selected as the best ‘Urban rooftop farmer,’ another new award included on the list of 38 award categories

The protests will seek a legal guarantee for MSP based on the C2+50% formula for paddy and other major crops. SKM demands that the Union government legally guarantee the ₹3,243 MSP for paddy for 2026-27 and ensure procurement

The Union government may declare a drought situation at the end of August. We are preparing all necessary documents in this regard, says the Minister

It could set the stage for a profound transformation of regional security in the Gulf.

Hmeimim airbase and Tartus naval base will become joint training and capacity-building centres under the agreement.

After more than a year and a half of negotiations, Syria and Russia have agreed on new parameters of Russia’s military presence in Syria. Syria’s government said it opens the way for a new phase in relations between the two countries.

The Strait of Hormuz is Iran’s best leverage to get Washington to release Iran’s frozen assets, lift economic sanctions and end its naval blockade.

Imports this year now account for 14% of the market amid claims vehicles are being dumped in the EU and UK Chinese electric car sales have risen across Europe to a record high driven by strong demand and low tariffs in the UK and a surge in buyers in Italy. Against a backdrop of claims that Chinese carmakers are “dumping” state-subsidised vehicles in the EU and UK to gain market share, the figures will give impetus to calls for quotas and higher tariffs to protect European manufacturers...

Opportunities for the next generation could gradually diminish as better-capitalised external businesses enter the sector, say local hoteliers. Locals who understand the fragile environment and live with the consequences of development must have a meaningful stake in determining how tourism grows, they say

Chief Factory Inspector Manish Sinha said two critically injured workers have been referred to a private hospital in Ranchi

Project to enhance energy efficiency and urban sustainability through intelligent lighting, real-time monitoring and predictive maintenance

Government data tabled in the Lok Sabha last month show that only 14.24 lakh of the country’s 46.02 lakh registered nursing personnel have been enrolled on the Nurses Registration and Tracking System

Two aviators will take off from Iceland to take pictures of the sun while flying at high altitude along solar eclipse’s path After lunch on Wednesday, two Nasa aviators will climb into a research plane and take off from Keflavik airport on a western tip of Iceland. They will climb north towards Greenland and then bank to head south on a gently curving course 40 miles (64km) off the Icelandic coast. Their mission can be described as chasing an eclipse, but in reality the eclipse is chasing them. As the plane cruises at 50,000ft (15,000 metres), the shadow of the moon will race up from behind, crossing the ocean below at more than 2,000mph (3,200km/h). The pilot will aim to reach the point of greatest eclipse, when the largest fraction of the sun is obscured by the moon, at the moment the shadow catches up with them...

Aprilia rider's victory over Jorge Martin extends Silverstone’s run of different Grand Prix winners to twelve in a row.

Experts warn Israel's new administrative zones in Gaza seek to erase the Palestinian cause and force mass displacement.

More than 200 boat passengers were placed in quarantine on August 6 in the port of Maluku, 65 kilometres (40 miles) from Kinshasa, after one traveller who was previously aboard the boat died with symptoms matching the Ebola virus

Panum Kashmir says a threat issued by United Liberation Council “has specifically named members of the Kashmiri Pandit community and disclosed their telephone numbers”

The police, in the remand report, say granting bail to Arjun can lead to repetition of offences and that there is a possibility of him absconding and destroying evidence

Dedicated counters for the safe deposit of mobile phones are to be established in order to prohibit the use of the device inside the temple premises across the State.

PM Modi shared a short video clip of his interaction with the medallists on Instagram, describing the meeting as a special occasion and praising the athletes for making the country proud.

Government committed to protecting the rights and welfare of tribal communities and creating greater opportunities for their economic and social advancement, says the Chief Minister on International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples

Ratna Debnath had written to me, requesting a fresh investigation. After extensive discussions with the chief secretary and a team of experts, I am announcing a fresh investigation under the Special Commission Act, 1952, says CM Suvendu Adhikari

Influencers accused of using ‘pervert glasses’ amid fears about people being filmed without their consent It was hardly an offensive video. Amid the buzz of the Tour de France finale, Oliver Hooson filmed himself whipping up a delicious-looking flat white for a fellow cycling enthusiast. But after posting the footage on social media, the comments that soon rolled in were a real shock. “PERV,” read one. “Out here pushing creep glasses,” said another. His mistake? Documenting the moment with Meta’s “spy glasses”. Despite being marketed as the latest must-have gadget, Meta’s smartglasses, which can record video footage while being worn, have faced a vicious backlash, particularly relating to concerns about surveillance. There are widespread fears about the glasses being used to film people, especially women, without their consent, and the resultant footage being posted on social media. This has earned them the label of “pervert glasses”, and content creators, no matter how they are used, have faced a flood of negative comments for deploying them...

This summer's record wildfire season continued its devastation in the US state of Washington and parts of Europe, Thailand mourned after a school shooting left students and teachers dead, and cycling enthusiasts turned their attention to the women's Tour de France: here's a look at the week's most striking images.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday rejected the 15-point plan for Gaza promoted by US President Donald ​Trump and stressed that the Israeli military would not withdraw from the Palestinian territory until Hamas is "genuinely" disarmed. In Iran, the Revolutionary Guards said the Strait of Hormuz would not be reopened until the US accepts Tehran's conditions. France 24 correspondent Noga Tarnopolsky tells us the latest.

Barzani says Iraqi Kurdistan wants peace as regional tensions rise

On the second episode of Deja Vu, we look at Iran and the great powers that have tried to shape it.

Russia and Ukraine exchanged another round of overnight strikes, killing civilians and injuring many others on both sides. In Russia’s border region of Belgorod, Ukrainian drone attacks killed five people and wounded around two dozen others. Meanwhile, Russian missiles struck a high-rise apartment building in Kharkiv, killing two people, and injured several more in the Black Sea port of Odesa.

Iranians from all walks of life struggle under the weight of rising inflation and war pressure.

Investigators arrested Bangari Gawade and Rama Rana, who were allegedly having an extramarital affair.

Celebrations held across Chittoor and Sri Sathya Sai districts; Chittoor Collector directs the officials to expedite land titles for eligible tribal farmers cultivating in gap areas and improve drinking water and mobile connectivity in tribal habitations

CPI(M) accused the police of raiding homes without permission even after they had traced the accused to Kannur

He says instead of suppressing the protesting youth, the government should be ready to listen to and resolve their problems

Firefighters struggle to battle the growing blaze near Mount Bromo in thick forest and steep terrain.

Bavarians traditionally wash down a breakfast of boiled veal sausage, sweet mustard and a giant pretzel with beer — all before the church bells ring at midday.

After more than a week of gradually escalating criticism of the plan, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu explicitly opposed it as he faced pushback from his right-wing base ahead of elections

CEA projects energy deficit of up to 32,694 MU by 2035-36 with existing and planned capacity

Officials will be held responsible if people migrate owing to lack of employment, says Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister

The agency’s field verification revealed that 12 of the children died by suicide and 10 from accidental causes, with factors such as poverty and emotional distress cited as contributing reasons. The CBI added that final reports were submitted before respective Sub-Divisional Magistrate Courts by treating the cases as “further action dropped”.

The incident has been classified as a serious incident and is being investigated by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB).

Live cycling updates from 15.05 BST/16.05 CET That leaves us with an enthralling, nerve-jangling conclusion to a fierce and unpredictable battle for the general classification, with the 2023 champion Vollering leading Niewiadoma by a mere eight seconds overall...