Ram temple trust CEO Jeetendra Mishra, a retired Indian Air Force officer, has been appointed to lead administration in Ayodhya. His selection followed 5,585 applications as the Trust strengthens governance, financial oversight and long-term temple management. The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust appointed retired Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra as its first full-time CEO on September 2, 2026, placing a veteran military

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and actor Pawan Kalyan celebrated his birthday on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, with greetings pouring in from political leaders, family members, film personalities and fans. The occasion once again highlighted his unique presence in both Telugu cinema and active politics. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was among the prominent leaders who extended birthday wishes to the Jana Sena Party chief. In his message, Modi praised Pawan Kalyan’s public ser

The US State Department is considering new passport procedures that could require parents or legal guardians to provide proof of their own citizenship or immigration status when applying for a passport for a child. The possible change is linked to the Trump administration’s efforts to implement new rules surrounding birthright citizenship and prevent what officials describe as misuse of US citizenship laws. The proposal has not yet been finalized, meaning families should continue

The Pentagon’s GenAI.mil platform has expanded access to commercial artificial intelligence across the US defence workforce, adding OpenAI’s ChatGPT Mil and Grok for Government alongside Google Gemini. More than 1.7 million users have already accessed the system, while Anthropic’s Claude remains absent following a high-profile dispute over military AI safeguards.

Israeli security agency Shin Bet has confirmed that a serious Yair Netanyahu threat prompted the urgent extraction of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s eldest son from Miami and his return to Israel. The agency confirmed the security threat but did not publicly identify who was behind it. Shin Bet Alert The Shin Bet said on August 29 that authorities had identified a “significant threat??

Actor Ram Kapoor has addressed the controversy surrounding his interaction with Shreya Kalra during Lock Upp 2, weeks after the incident became a talking point among viewers and on social media. The discussion began after Shreya spoke about Ram kissing her on the cheek following a task she won that helped protect him from elimination for the week. She later discussed the incident with fellow contestant Shilpa Shinde and spoke about the importance of respecting personal boundaries.

Zohran Mamdani celebrated Raksha Bandhan with South Asian seniors at India Home in New York City on Friday, August 28, 2026. The mayor received a rakhi, spoke about mutual support and community, and linked the festival’s message to a safer, more affordable city. Mamdani joins Raksha Bandhan celebration New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani celebrated Raksha Bandhan with South Asian seniors at India

Illinois medical cannabis rules now include PMOS with chronic pain and sickle cell disease as qualifying conditions. IDPH approved the additions after advisory review, allowing providers to certify eligible patients and bringing the state’s approved-condition list to 58. Illinois has added polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, or PMOS, with chronic pain and sickle cell disease to the conditions that can qualify patie

Iran sanctions pressure has intensified after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent claimed Tehran’s leadership is showing signs that Washington’s new economic campaign is working. Iranian officials rejected that assessment, while oil prices fell despite continuing US-Iran tensions. Bessent claim focuses on Iranian leaders Bessent said on

A Barron Trump Iran threat aired by Iranian state television has prompted scrutiny from the US Secret Service. The agency says it is aware of the broadcast and investigates anything perceived as a threat to its protectees, as tensions between Washington and Tehran remain high. USSS probe follows Iran TV video The US Secret Service confirme

Raksha Bandhan 2026 will not fall on the same civil date worldwide. Local Hindu Panchang calculations place the festival on August 27 in much of North America and Europe, while India and much of Asia-Pacific observe it on August 28, with city-specific Rakhi timings. Raksha Bandhan 2026 falls on two local dates Raksha Bandhan is observed on Shravana Purnima, but its Gregorian date can change dependin

The India Open 2028 will move from New Delhi to Guwahati, with the National Centre of Excellence set to host the major badminton tournament from January 25 to 30. BAI general secretary Sanjay Mishra said the Republic Day period would create logistical difficulties for players, practice sessions and tournament operations in the capital. Guwahati to host India

Iran has sharpened its defence rhetoric as pressure from Washington intensifies, with Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps chief Ahmad Vahidi saying the country has built a “solid defensive shield” against external threats. His remarks come as President Donald Trump expands economic pressure on Tehran. Vahidi plan In a message marking National Defence Industry Day, Vahidi said Iran was confron

Varalakshmi Vratam is a Hindu observance dedicated to Goddess Varalakshmi, a form of Lakshmi associated with prosperity, auspiciousness and family well-being. Observed especially in South India, the vratam brings together Lakshmi worship, Kalasha puja, traditional offerings and prayers for the welfare of the household. Varalakshmi Vratam meaning and significa

The AI model release pace is accelerating so quickly that independent evaluation is struggling to keep up. New releases from Meta, xAI and Z.AI arrived within days of one another this month, while recent launches from OpenAI and Anthropic show how quickly the competitive frontier is moving. AI model release pace keeps accelerating The broad

AI agent security is entering a tougher phase as companies move from experiments to production. Surveys now point to widespread agent breaches, access risk and data exposure, while researchers and AI developers have documented cases in which autonomous systems ignored instructions or crossed intended boundaries. Agent breaches expose enterprise risk Research associated with the Cloud Security A

A US Antarctic C17 mission turned back to New Zealand after a Russia alert prompted aviation authorities to warn of potentially hazardous activity over the Southern Ocean. The C17 return disrupted a WINFLY mission to McMurdo Station while New Zealand established a temporary NZ danger area. Russia alert triggers C-17 return A US Air Force C-17 Globemaster III flying from Christchurch to Antarcti

The UAE Iran missile dispute has opened a new front in already tense Gulf relations. Abu Dhabi says two ballistic missiles launched from Iran targeted maritime navigation, while Tehran rejects the allegation. The UAE has now halted Iran trade as the Hormuz crisis continues to threaten regional shipping. UAE Iran missile claim The United Arab Emirates has accused Iran of launching two ballistic

Former Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust General Secretary Champat Rai and former trustee Anil Mishra have received a clean chit from the Special Investigation Team probing alleged theft and irregularities involving donations at the Ayodhya Ram Temple. According to an official statement cited on August 18, the Uttar Pradesh Home Department submitted the SIT's final report and forwarded it to the temple trust for further consideration.

Shristi Selvan won the USTA Girls’ 16s national title in San Diego, defeating Aarini Bhattacharya in three sets after a comeback in the final. The victory gave Selvan her third national singles Gold Ball of 2026 and a main-draw wild card into the US Open Junior Championships. Shristi Selvan rallies for USTA Girls’ 16s title SAN DIEGO — Fifteen-year-old Indian-American tennis player Shrist