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Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have intensified after another commercial tanker was struck while moving through the strategic waterway, as the United States prepares to deploy an additional aircraft carrier strike group to the Middle East. The latest incident has added to concerns over the safety of commercial shipping between Iran and Oman. The vessel reportedly caught fire after being hit, but the crew was said to be safe. Responsibility for the attack has not been independently

Houston residents should keep umbrellas nearby on Friday, August 28, as scattered showers and thunderstorms return to parts of Southeast Texas. The day is expected to remain hot and humid, with rain developing in some areas while other neighborhoods stay mostly dry. The unsettled weather pattern could bring a mix of sunshine, clouds and brief downpours throughout the day. Coastal areas may see showers and thunderstorms earlier, while additional activity could develop farther inland

A newly formed lake along the Nepal-China border began overflowing on Friday, raising fears of another major flood only days after a devastating flash flood struck Nepal. Authorities temporarily suspended rescue operations in some high-risk areas as officials assessed the possibility of another surge of water, landslides and avalanches. The fresh warning comes after Wednesday’s disaster, which killed at least 469 people across Nepal and left hundreds more missing. The earlier flas

Mumbai will host the second edition of the Global Impact Forum on September 5 and 6, bringing together diplomats, business leaders, scholars, artists and investors from BRICS countries ahead of the bloc’s leaders’ summit in New Delhi. The two-day event, titled Global Impact Forum II: Civilisational Legacy, will be held at The Taj Mahal Palace. It will be the forum’s first edition in India and is expected to serve as a cultural and economic platform in the run-up to the BRICS S

An Indian man wanted in connection with the killing of 27-year-old Nikitha Godishala in Maryland has been taken into custody in India, months after authorities said he fled the United States. The suspect, 26-year-old Arjun Sharma, was traced to a flat in Agra during an investigation by Hyderabad police into a separate cheating complaint filed by Godishala’s father, Anand Godishala. Authorities in the United States had obtained an arrest warrant for Sharma on first- and s

Former NASA astronaut Jonny Kim is returning to active-duty military service after nearly a decade with the space agency, closing a remarkable chapter that included work as an astronaut, engineer and International Space Station crew member. Kim will continue serving as a lieutenant commander in the U.S. Navy and is expected to work in naval aviation training after leaving NASA. Reflecting on his time with the agency, Kim said serving NASA and contributing to space explorat

Silo season 3 episode 9, titled “Farewell,” delivers one of the most consequential chapters of the season as the story continues across two timelines. In the present, the fight for Silo 18 reaches a critical point, while events in the past finally reveal how the original Silos came into existence. The penultimate episode brings major developments for Bernard, Juliette and the resistance inside Silo 18, while Daniel and Helen’s storyline moves toward the catastrophe that shaped

A major power outage across Washington County left tens of thousands of Southern Utah residents without electricity Thursday evening, forcing utilities to begin rolling blackouts while crews worked to restore the main transmission system. More than 40,000 residents were affected during the outage. By around 8 p.m., Dixie Power reported that approximately 33,000 of its customers were still without electricity. Utility officials said breakers serving Washington County had tripped at a

The latest episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 18 featured a warm and entertaining conversation as host Amitabh Bachchan shared a few light-hearted details about his life at home with wife Jaya Bachchan. The discussion began after New Delhi homemaker Preeti Raj reached the hot seat and spoke about shopping, food habits and everyday household matters. During the conversation, Preeti asked Amitabh whether he helps with household work when domestic staff members are unavailable. The veter

Skywatchers across the United States are preparing for one of the most striking lunar events of 2026 as a deep partial lunar eclipse unfolds from Thursday, August 27, into Friday, August 28. At maximum eclipse, about 96.3% of the Moon’s visible disc will move inside Earth’s dark central shadow, or umbra, giving the Moon an almost-total-eclipse appearance. Although the event is officially classified as a partial lunar eclipse, only a thin portion of the Moon will remain directly

Milad-un-Nabi, also known as Eid-e-Milad or Mawlid, is listed for observance in India on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. The occasion commemorates the birth of Prophet Muhammad and is observed by many Muslim communities through prayers, religious gatherings, devotional recitations, charity and acts of community service. The date is included in India’s Central Government holiday calendar and the Reserve Bank of India calendar. However, because the Islamic calendar follows the lunar cyc

India strengthened their position in the opening Test against Sri Lanka on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, after setting the hosts a challenging target of 372 runs. The visitors were bowled out for 193 in their second innings, but their strong first-innings advantage ensured that Sri Lanka were left facing a difficult fourth-innings chase. Earlier in the match, India had posted an imposing 462 in their first innings, putting significant pressure on the Sri Lankan batting lineup. The hosts

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay’s proposed new office at Namakkal Kavignar Maligai has come under scrutiny following allegations over the renovation tender process. The office is reportedly being shifted to the 10th floor to allow the Chief Minister to work closer to senior government officials and improve administrative coordination. ₹5.54 Crore Renovation Tender Draws Scrutiny Questions have been raised over the reported ₹5.54 crore renovation te

Iran has issued a fresh warning against any possible US ground intervention, while diplomatic communication between Tehran and Washington continues through intermediaries. The commander of Iran’s army ground forces, Brigadier General Ali Jahanshahi, warned that any foreign military intrusion would face a strong response. “If any US military personnel set foot in Iran, we will cut them off,” Jahanshahi said, according to Iranian state media. He said Iranian

Political tensions within the ruling alliance have surfaced in Ongole, with TDP MLA Damacharla Janardhan and Jana Sena leader and former minister Balineni Srinivasa Reddy exchanging allegations. Damacharla, who defeated Balineni in the 2024 Andhra Pradesh Assembly elections, responded strongly to recent accusations made against him and questioned Balineni’s political approach after joining the Jana Sena Party. Damacharla Accuses Balineni Of Creating Alliance Differences

Dr Kanike Priyanka, a 28-year-old postgraduate medical student who was critically injured in a hit-and-run incident in Rajamahendravaram, died at KIMS Hospital in Secunderabad on Sunday, August 9. Priyanka, a postgraduate student at GSL Medical College, sustained severe injuries in the incident near Prasad Aditya Mall on August 3. She was travelling as a pillion rider on a two-wheeler with a friend when a car allegedly rammed into their vehicle. Police Detail Alleged Inci

Tamil Nadu politics has traditionally been shaped by intense rivalries, making political consensus among the state’s major parties difficult even when they broadly agree on an issue. Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay encountered that reality during his latest attempt to build a common Tamil Nadu position on delimitation. Vijay chaired an all-party meeting of Tamil Nadu MPs at Kalaivanar Arangam in Chennai on Saturday, August 8, to discuss the proposed delimitation exercise and its pos

The South Indian film industry is in mourning following the reported passing of veteran actor and director K. Bhagyaraj, who died at the age of 73 after suffering a cardiac arrest in Chennai. According to reports, he was admitted to a hospital in the city, where he breathed his last early this morning. The news comes shortly after the industry also grieved the loss of legendary filmmaker Bharathiraja, making it a deeply emotional period for Kollywood. Bhagyaraj was also closely asso

The Tamil Nadu government has appointed K Venkata Narayana as its Special Representative in New Delhi for a period of one year. According to an official government order issued on Friday, the appointment is temporary and will be effective from the date he assumes office. The state government stated that the detailed terms and conditions of his role will be issued separately. The appointment has attracted political attention and criticism due to Narayana’s professional association

Vertigo is a medical condition that creates a false sensation of movement. A person feels as if they or their surroundings are spinning or rotating even when there is no actual motion. It is not a disease itself but a symptom of an underlying problem, usually related to the inner ear or brain. Symptoms of Vertigo Common symptoms include: Sp