A Schererville power outage left the northwest Indiana town without electricity as severe storms brought damaging winds, downed power lines and highway disruptions. Outages also affected NIPSCO and ComEd customers across Indiana and the Chicago suburbs. Severe storms knocked out power across Schererville, Indiana, on Tuesday as damaging winds swept through northwest Indiana and the Chicago region, disrupting highways, brin

Peter Navarro says Donald Trump and Narendra Modi can manage the Russian oil tariff dispute as Congress advances a sanctions package targeting major Russian energy buyers. The Senate passed the bill 86-11, while an identical House companion was introduced on August 11, 2026. A bipartisan U.S. sanctions push targeting major buyers of Russian energy is putting renewed pressure on India-U.S. trade ties, but White House Senior

Telugu language preservation took focus at an August 6, 2026, gathering in Melissa, Texas, where Manikonda Nageswara Rao and Annamneni Sriram Murthy discussed mother-tongue continuity, cultural roots, family ties and journalism’s shift from print to digital media. Telugu language and cultural preservation took center stage at a community gathering in Melissa, Texas, on Thursday, August 6, 2026, where editor Manikonda Nag

India e-visa entry points have expanded to 88 nationwide, including 37 airports, 38 seaports and 13 land ports. The additions include the Attari border crossing, several other land ports, and Bhopal and Tirupati airports. India has expanded its network of e-visa entry points to 88 locations, giving eligible international travelers more airports, seaports and land crossings through which they can enter the

Delhi is seeing a sharp rise in H1N1 influenza infections, with 1,344 cases reported so far in 2026 compared with 229 during the comparable period last year, according to recent reports. The increase has renewed attention on H1N1 symptoms, health risks, flu prevention and the importance of seeking medical care when warning signs develop. H1N1 symptoms can resemble common seasonal infections H1N

A 26-year-old Andhra engineer dies in Ohio after a head-on crash on Interstate 480 in Macedonia. Dileep Kumar Bungatavula, a Kent State graduate from Kadapa, was pronounced dead at the scene. The Indian Consulate is assisting his family as police continue investigating the crash. Ohio crash on Interstate 480 Dileep Kumar Bungatavula, a 26-year-old software engineer from Andhra Pradesh, died in

Jammu and Kashmir has tightened security ahead of August 15, with multi-layered checks, surveillance and deployments across Srinagar and the Valley. The Kashmir Independence Day alert follows recent militant violence and concerns over possible attempts to disrupt public celebrations. Kashmir security tightened across the Valley Security agencies have strengthened their presence across the Kashm

The Jharkhand exam stir intensified in Ranchi after JLKM leader Devendra Nath Mahto was admitted to hospital following a major student march toward the state Assembly. Aspirants protesting alleged JPSC and JSSC recruitment irregularities are seeking greater transparency and a CBI investigation. Mahto ill after nine-day hunger strike Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha leader Devendra Nath Ma

 India e-visa entry points now total 88 after the government notified Attari e-visa access, Bhopal Airport, Tirupati Airport and eight other land ports during 2026, giving eligible foreign travellers more authorised routes into the country.   India Opens Attari and 10 More Entry Points to E-Visa Holders New Delhi, August 11, 2026: India has expanded its electronic visa network by notifying 11

Hyderabad Police Warn of ‘Rent a Boyfriend’ Online Scam Hyderabad, August 11, 2026: Hyderabad Police have warned women and young girls about a “rent a boyfriend” online scam spreading through social media. Fraudsters are allegedly using attractive advertisements, fabricated companion packages and fake discounts to collect advance payments and personal information. Hyderabad City Police Commissioner VC Sajja

PM Modi, Gandhis join Revati Sule’s wedding reception The wedding reception of NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule’s daughter, Revati Sule, brought several of India’s leading political figures together in Delhi on Monday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra were among the prominent guests who attended the reception at the Pawar family’s residence at 6, Janpath. Revati, the daughter of Supriya Sule and granddaughter of NCP (SP) president Sharad Pawar, married Sarang Lakhani. The newlyweds welcomed the guests, posed for photographs and received their blessings during the evening. Leaders from different parties attend The guest list included RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. Several chief ministers and senior representatives from national and regional parties also attended. Photographs from the event showed Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra greeting the couple and interacting with members of the Pawar family. Congress MP Deepender Singh Hooda shared pictures from the reception. The photographs included his meetings with Sharad Pawar, the newlyweds, Praful Patel and Jitendra Awhad. Sharad Pawar and Supriya Sule personally received guests as leaders from different political parties arrived to congratulate Revati and Sarang. Wedding celebrations attract political attention The reception took place a day after the wedding ceremony, which was also attended by several senior leaders. Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann were among those present. One photograph showing Prime Minister Modi, Sharad Pawar and Amit Shah seated near one another attracted particular attention. The image appeared amid recent engagements between the NCP (SP) leadership and the central government. However, no formal political meeting was announced during the private celebration. The presence of leaders from rival parties highlighted the Pawar family’s wide political relationships. Sharad Pawar has worked with politicians across different parties during his long public career. Although the gathering attracted attention because of its high-profile guest list, it remained a family celebration. Leaders attended to congratulate the newlyweds and spend time with the Pawar family. The reception offered a rare sight of political rivals meeting away from election campaigns and parliamentary debates. From Prime Minister Modi and Amit Shah to the Gandhi family and regional leaders, the event brought many prominent political personalities together under one roof.

Parliament disruptions in India have repeatedly interrupted the Monsoon Session. While protests can spotlight important issues, they also weaken Question Hour accountability and parliamentary bill scrutiny, leaving Opposition MPs with fewer opportunities to challenge the government.  

Firmus AI infrastructure funding has put a relatively little-known Australian company at the center of the global compute boom. A multibillion-dollar equity placement involving investors including Nvidia and Blackstone has valued Firmus at about A$15.5 billion, as investors pour increasingly large sums into the physical infrastructure required to run artificial intelligence.

The Pakistan Saudi Turkiye defence pact is facing scrutiny only days after its signing in Makkah. A Houthi strike on a Saudi Aramco facility has raised an immediate question: what does the agreement's collective-defence commitment require when one member comes under attack? The answer is more complicated than simply expecting Pakistan or Turkiye to enter a war.

The Jharkhand JPSC-JSSC protest intensified in Ranchi on Monday as large groups of aspirants marched towards the state Assembly over alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations. Police used water cannons after protesters approached security barricades, while demands for examination reforms and a stronger investigation continued. Ranchi Protest Reaches Vidhan Sabha Thousands of students a

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has said the government is ready for a detailed discussion in Parliament over the July 20 student protest and the police response in Delhi. He said Home Minister Amit Shah is prepared to respond, even as Rahul Gandhi and other opposition leaders continue to demand accountability and a court-monitored investigation. Rijiju Says Government Ready for Discussion

Kani shawl artisans awarded national recognition have brought fresh attention to Jammu and Kashmir’s celebrated weaving heritage. Manzoor Ahmad Hajam and Fayaz Ahmad Wani were honoured for their Kani craft, highlighting the skill, cultural value and future potential of the region’s handloom sector. Handloom Recognition Celebrates Kashmir Weavers Jammu and Kashmir artisans Manzoor Ahmad Haja

The ED probe JPSC exams controversy has intensified as the Enforcement Directorate begins a money-laundering investigation into alleged recruitment examination irregularities, while the Ranchi stir and Assembly march keep pressure on the Jharkhand government. PMLA Case Opens Over Examination Irregularities The Enforcement Directorate on Monday, August 10, registered an Enforcement Case Informat

The UBT MPs merger case remains before the Supreme Court after Shiv Sena (UBT) challenged the Lok Sabha Speaker’s recognition of six of its MPs joining the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena. The Speaker order remains effective, leaving the Shinde faction with 13 Lok Sabha MPs while the legal dispute continues. UBT plea Shiv Sena (UBT), through party leader Arvind Sawant, moved the Supreme Court aga

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta distributed bicycles to around 200 Class 9 girls under the Vidya Vahini Yojana during the Monsoon Session of the Delhi Legislative Assembly. The initiative aims to improve mobility, school access and attendance while supporting girls’ education and empowerment across the capital. Mobility Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta handed over bicycles to around 200 Clas