16 Aug 2026
Men's Hockey World Cup: India face England in crucial tie
The Indian men's hockey team is all set to face world number three, England, in a crucial Pool D clash at the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2026.
Arsenal win their 18th FA Community Shield honor: Key stats
Premier League champions Arsenal have won the FA Community Shield with a brilliant performance to start the 2026-27 season.
This season could be my last in football: Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo, the legendary Portuguese footballer, has hinted that he could be nearing the end of his illustrious playing career.
Devdutt Padikkal vs Sai Sudharsan: India's ideal No. 3 (Tests)
Devdutt Padikkal, India's latest No. 3 batter in Tests, made a strong case for his permanent inclusion in the Playing XI with an impressive century during the Galle Test against Sri Lanka.
Highest Test scores from India's No. 3 in Sri Lanka
Devdutt Padikkal bolstered India with his marathon knock against Sri Lanka in Galle.
Premier League: Leeds United agree £8.5m deal for Gladbach's Elvedi
Leeds United have struck an £8.5 million deal to acquire Swiss defender Nico Elvedi from Borussia Monchengladbach.
Pakistan beat PCC Select XI in warm-up match: Details here
Saud Shakeel's unbeaten century guided Pakistan to a comfortable seven-wicket victory over the Professional County Club (PCC) Select XI in their warm-up match before the first Test at Headingley versus hosts England on Wednesday.
Decoding Aston Villa's goalkeeping situation in 2026 summer transfer window
Aston Villa are embracing themselves for a busy period in terms of goalkeeping situation this summer.
Dhruv Jurel smashes his maiden Test half-century overseas: Stats
Wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel bolstered India with a counter-attacking half-century against Sri Lanka in the 1st Test in Galle.
Galle Test: SL bounce back after Devdutt Padikkal's splendid knock
After a rain-delayed start to Day 2, India crossed the 400-run mark by stumps against Sri Lanka in the ongoing 1st Test in Galle.
Amber to manufacture OPPO, OnePlus, and Realme smartphones
Amber Enterprises India, a leading electronics manufacturing services company, expects to start manufacturing smartphones for Chinese brands OPPO, OnePlus, and Realme from the March 2027 quarter.
China launches Long March 12, days after recent rocket setback
China has successfully launched a Long March 12 rocket, carrying the SatNet LEO Group 24 satellites.
Shah Rukh Khan to feature in Asha Bhosle tribute video
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan will appear in a special tribute music video for the late legendary singer Asha Bhosle.
Telangana to convert over 18,700 autos into EVs
The Telangana government has announced a ₹200 crore scheme to convert 18,766 petrol and diesel auto-rickshaws into electric vehicles (EVs).
E20 petrol isn't the only factor affecting vehicle mileage: Centre
Amid the ongoing debate over ethanol-blended petrol (E20), the Indian government has clarified that vehicle mileage is not solely dependent on fuel.
Russia: Drone attack sets online retailer Wildberries's warehouse on fire
A massive drone attack in the Moscow region has set ablaze a large warehouse of Wildberries, Russia's largest online retailer.
7 companies set to launch IPOs next week
The primary market is gearing up for a busy week with seven companies, including Blackstone-backed Horizon Industrial Parks and Lalithaa Jewellery Mart, planning to raise over ₹6,400 crore through initial public offerings (IPOs).
Apple's smart home roadmap is getting bigger: Here's what's coming
Apple is gearing up to expand its smart home product line, with new devices expected to be launched in the coming months.
WhatsApp may soon let you customize emoji reaction sets
WhatsApp is working on a new feature that would allow users to customize their emoji reaction sets.
'Self-serving, disgusting': Why Flipkart's 'Freedom Sale' ad is facing backlash
E-commerce giant Flipkart is facing severe criticism over its latest advertisement for the "Freedom Sale."
This SRK-backed company wants to raise ₹660cr via IPO
Purple Style Labs, the parent company of Pernia's Pop-Up Shop and backed by Shah Rukh Khan and Sachin Tendulkar, is gearing up to launch a ₹660 crore initial public offering (IPO) by the end of August.
How Modi government plans to protect India from LPG shortage
In a major policy shift, the Indian government has set refinery- and company-specific maximum LPG production levels for the first time.
Divyastra Mk3: India's 1st jet-powered loitering munition successfully flown
Kawa UAV Pvt Ltd, a defense start-up based in Lucknow, has successfully flown India's first indigenous jet-powered loitering munition, Divyastra Mk3.
Will Formula E return to India?
Formula E, the all-electric racing series, is keen to make a comeback in India.
'Tangled' live-action film: Caitriona Balfe to play Queen Arianna
Caitriona Balfe, known for her role in Outlander, has been cast as Queen Arianna in Disney's live-action adaptation of Tangled.
Prosenjit Chatterjee remembers filmmaker Raja Sen, honors his legacy
Veteran Bengali filmmaker Raja Sen passed away on Sunday at the age of 71.
Congress must apologize for 'Vande Mataram' insult: Suvendu Adhikari
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has demanded an apology from the Congress party over an alleged incident during its Independence Day event.
No India visit for Tarique Rahman without Hasina's extradition: Bangladesh
Bangladesh has made it clear that Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's proposed visit to India is unlikely to take place without the extradition of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina and other fugitives.
Cincinnati Open 2026: How Novak Djokovic suffered second-round exit
In a stunning upset, Argentine tennis player Thiago Agustin Tirante defeated 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic at the 2026 Cincinnati Open.
'Haiwaan': Akshay teases 1st song on Saif Ali Khan's birthday
Bollywood actors Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan are reuniting on the big screen after a long hiatus in their upcoming film Haiwaan.
Galle Test: Devdutt Padikkal sets record with 167 against SL
Batter Devdutt Padikkal bolstered India with his marathon knock against Sri Lanka in Galle.
US opposes Apple using Chinese memory chips
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has advised Apple against sourcing memory chips from China.
Sonia Gandhi's 'sin' won't be forgiven by people: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has slammed Congress leader Sonia Gandhi for allegedly asking party leaders to stop the national song, Vande Mataram, during an Independence Day program.
OTT: When, where to watch Prithviraj Sukumaran's 'I, Nobody'
The Malayalam thriller I, Nobody, starring Prithviraj Sukumaran and directed by Nisam Basheer, will be available for streaming on JioHotstar from August 25.
Apple launches ads on Maps to help businesses reach customers
Apple has launched a new advertising platform called "Ads on Maps" in the US and Canada.
Chidambaram 'proud' to be 'dimagi naxal': What we know
Former Union minister and senior Congress leader P Chidambaram has taken a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "dimagi naxal" remarks.
AI fires human employee for being late
In a first-of-its-kind incident, an artificial intelligence (AI) system has fired a human employee from a retail store in San Francisco.
Did you know 'Khakee's shocking twist was kept from Aishwarya?
The 2004 neo-noir action thriller Khakee, directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, is known for its shocking plot twist.
AI could cure most diseases within 10 years: Anthropic CEO
Dario Amodei, the CEO of Anthropic, has made an ambitious prediction that artificial intelligence (AI) will help humans cure most diseases within the next five to 10 years.
Here's why Heinrich Klaasen retired early from international cricket
Former South African cricketer Heinrich Klaasen, who is currently playing for Manchester Super Giants (MSG) in the Men's Hundred, has opened up about the impact of his international retirement.
Word of the Day: Amorphous
"Amorphous" is an adjective used to describe something that has no clear shape, structure, or definite form.
Word of the Day: Mettle
"Mettle" is a noun that refers to a person's courage, determination, and ability to stay strong when facing difficulties.
Word of the Day: Ruminate
"Ruminate" is a verb that means to think deeply and repeatedly about something.
Word of the Day: Vacillate
"Vacillate" is a verb that means to keep changing your mind or to move between different choices, opinions, or feelings.
Draft rules for nuclear-plant operators released: What do they say?
The Department of Atomic Energy has released draft rules for the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy (SHANTI) Act.
Scientists to use Moon's far side for Big Bang clues
UK scientists are gearing up to use the Moon's far side as a unique vantage point to study the early universe.
Project Insight-2.0 debuts on January 27: How it helps taxpayers?
The Finance Ministry is gearing up to launch Project Insight 2.0, on January 27, 2028.
This billionaire hedge fund manager might lose $6.2B in divorce
Billionaire hedge fund manager John Overdeck is embroiled in a multi-billion dollar divorce battle with his wife, Laura.
Low-cost and high-efficiency solar panels might become reality soon
A team of researchers from China and Canada, led by Nanjing University, has made a major breakthrough in the commercialization of perovskite solar technology.
This sensor can help robots 'feel' objects without touching
Chinese scientists have developed an innovative sensor, inspired by electric eels, that enables robots to "feel" objects without any physical contact.
Why Meta is staring at potential $200B penalty in US
A coalition of US states is seeking around $200 billion in damages from Meta.
Can India be a $20T economy by 2036?
India has the potential to become a $20 trillion economy by 2036, according to a report by Equirus.
Market cap of India's top 5 companies down ₹1L crore
The combined market capitalization of five out of India's top 10 most valued companies fell by a whopping ₹1 lakh crore last week.
These tiny drones can run on sound waves
Scientists at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL) have developed tiny drones that are powered by sound waves.
Navy sailor, family found dead in Mumbai
An Indian Navy sailor, his wife, and their two young children were found dead in their Mumbai home.
Delhi HC to hear CBI's plea challenging Kejriwal, Sisodia discharge
The Delhi High Court will hear the Central Bureau of Investigation's (CBI) petition challenging a trial court order discharging Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia from the liquor policy case.
Boat operator fined for waking polar bear with foghorn
A boat operator has been fined 50,000 Norwegian kroner (around ₹4.5-5 lakh) for waking a sleeping polar bear with a ship's foghorn.
Ukraine's launches massive drone strike at Moscow, kills 1
Ukraine launched a massive drone attack on Moscow, killing at least one person and injuring three, local officials were quoted as saying by Al Jazeera.
'Mirzapur' movie: 'Vaaroon Forever' posters out; song releasing soon
Excel Entertainment and Amazon MGM Studios have released two new posters for the upcoming song Vaaroon Forever from Mirzapur: The Movie.
Word of the Day: Palpable
"Palpable" is an adjective used for something that can be felt or sensed clearly.
Word of the Day: Exemplary
"Exemplary" is an adjective used to describe something or someone that is an excellent example of a particular quality.
Global AI investment to hit $1 trillion: Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs Research has predicted that global investment in artificial intelligence (AI) will reach around $1 trillion by 2026.
New Apple Watch models launching alongside iPhones: What to expect
Apple is all set to unveil its latest smartwatch models, the Apple Watch Ultra 4 and Apple Watch Series 12, at a special event in September.
AI can track your location from social media photos
A new study has revealed that artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to track people's locations through their social media photos.
'Conscience doesn't allow': Why Sunny Deol rejects pan masala ads
Sunny Deol has revealed his reason for not endorsing pan masala products.
How many Asian teams boast Test triumphs on Australian soil?
Team Bangladesh has achieved a remarkable milestone by winning its first-ever Test match in Australia.
Anthropic CEO says AI rules won't necessarily favor big companies
Dario Amodei, the CEO of Anthropic, has rejected the notion that regulating artificial intelligence (AI) would lead to a concentration of power in the hands of a few companies and governments.
India deliberating ₹70,000cr Project 75(I) submarine program with Germany: Report
India's long-pending Project 75(I) submarine program is finally moving forward.
How to check if your ChatGPT account has been hacked
Just like any other online service, popular AI platforms such as ChatGPT and Claude can also be targeted by hackers.
Veteran Bengali filmmaker Raja Sen (71) dies after prolonged illness
Veteran Bengali filmmaker Raja Sen (71), who made his directorial debut with the National Award-winning film Damu, passed away on Sunday at a Kolkata hospital, reported PTI.
Listing Bangladesh's landmark Test wins away from home
In a historic upset, Team Bangladesh has registered its first-ever Test victory on Australian soil, defeating the hosts by nine wickets in Darwin.
Changes coming? Pat Cummins drops hints after defeat to Bangladesh
Australian skipper Pat Cummins has hinted at possible changes in the team after their shocking Test defeat to Bangladesh in Darwin.
Selena Gomez denies defrauding investors in mental health startup
Selena Gomez has denied allegations of defrauding investors in Wondermind, a mental health startup she co-founded with her mother Mandy Teefey and former business partner Daniella Pierson.
'Biggest win for Bangladesh in any format': Najmul Hossain Shanto
Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto has dubbed their historic victory over Australia in the first Test as the "biggest so far for Bangladesh in any format."
Bengal Congress leader Anisur Rahman, son shot dead
Anisur Rahman, a senior Congress leader, and his son Abu Sufiyan were allegedly shot dead in West Bengal's Nadia district on Saturday.
Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff did '1942: A Love...' for free?
In a recent interview with India Today, director Vidhu Vinod Chopra revealed that Anil Kapoor and Jackie Shroff were not paid for his 1994 film 1942: A Love Story.
'My confidence was disturbed': Ravindra Jadeja on early career challenges
Star Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has opened up about the challenges he faced at the start of his international career.
'Ramayana': Yash explains 'Hollywood math' behind ₹4,000cr budget
Yash, the star and co-producer of the upcoming two-part film Ramayana, has clarified that the reported budget of ₹4,000 crore is for both parts.
Hasan Mahmud scripts numerous records in Darwin Test: Details here
In a stunning upset, Bangladesh defeated Australia by nine wickets in the first Test at Marrara Oval, Darwin.
Varanasi airport: 2 AAICLAS screeners injured in accidental firing
An incident of accidental firing occurred at the Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport in Varanasi on Sunday.
Woman claims stepfather used Grok to create 7,000+ explicit images
A woman, identified as Jane Doe 4, has joined a lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI.
Actor Antara Banerjee arrested for attacking RPF officer with razor
A 31-year-old model-actor, Antara Banerjee, was arrested for allegedly attacking a Railway Protection Force (RPF) officer with a razor blade on August 12.
WB ex-deputy speaker found dead at TMC office; note found
Asish Banerjee, the former Deputy Speaker of the West Bengal Assembly, was discovered dead at a Trinamool Congress (TMC) office in Rampurhat city.
Bangladesh become fastest Asian team with this Test landmark: Details
In a historic achievement, Bangladesh have become the second Asian team after India to win a Test match in Australia in the last 30 years.
MacBook Ultra: What we know about Apple's OLED touchscreen laptop
Apple is said to be developing a high-end laptop, potentially dubbed the "MacBook Ultra."
'Believed in our process': Hasan Mahmud after Darwin Test triumph
Bangladesh made history by defeating Australia by nine wickets in the opening Test in Darwin, their first-ever Test victory on Australian soil.
Anthropic explains how Claude's new AI watermarking will work
Anthropic has published a blog post addressing basic questions about how it plans to watermark text generated by its Claude chatbot.
Construction workers find €9 million gold stash in Belgium
Construction workers in Dendermonde, Belgium, stumbled upon a treasure trove of gold bars and coins worth around ₹98 crore (€9 million) during excavation work for a sewer system.
FPIs invest ₹16,621cr in Indian equities in August
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have invested ₹16,621 crore in Indian equities during the first half of August.
Spyker bids adieu to V8 supercars with C8 Preliator XXV
Spyker, the Dutch automaker known for its ornate mid-engined supercars, has unveiled the C8 Preliator XXV Coupe. The launch took place at The Quail during Monterey Car Week.
Defender Dakar is the most powerful Land Rover SUV yet
Land Rover has unveiled its latest off-road marvel, the Defender Dakar.
Gordon Murray's new touring-focused supercar is limited to 64 units
Gordon Murray Special Vehicles (GMSV) has unveiled its latest supercar, the S1. The new model is a more touring-focused version of last year's S1 LM.
Dissecting WTC table following Bangladesh's historic triumph over Australia
In a historic achievement, Bangladesh defeated Australia by nine wickets in the first Test at Marrara Cricket Stadium, Darwin.
Ranveer Singh's 'Pralay' begins filming in Mumbai
Bollywood star Ranveer Singh's upcoming film Pralay, an action thriller exploring the apocalypse, has begun filming in Mumbai.
'Awarapan 2': Producer says film is 'not a cash-grab'
Producer Vishesh Bhatt recently defended the romantic thriller Awarapan 2, starring Emraan Hashmi.
PM, President, VP lead tributes to Vajpayee on death anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu paid tributes to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee at his memorial, Sadaiv Atal, in New Delhi on his eighth death anniversary.
SpaceX completes Cursor acquisition for $60B
SpaceX has officially completed the acquisition of artificial intelligence (AI) coding start-up Cursor for a whopping $60 billion.
Ranbir Kapoor's 'Ramayana' to be trimmed for China release?
The highly anticipated film Ramayana, directed by Nitesh Tiwari and starring Ranbir Kapoor and Yash, will be released in China with a different title and a shorter runtime.
Low-pressure area over northwest Bay of Bengal: Squally weather likely
A low-pressure area has formed over the northwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining West Bengal-North Odisha coasts, according to the Andhra Pradesh weather department.
Indian-origin CEO who fired 900 employees over Zoom loses job
Vishal Garg, the Indian-origin CEO of Better Home & Finance, has been ousted from his position.
Meet VIHAAN, an indigenous broadband networking chip
Chennai-based fabless semiconductor start-up Aheesa Digital Innovations has successfully developed its first silicon chip, called VIHAAN.
X will now show you content removal requests by governments
Elon Musk has announced that his social media platform, X, will be more transparent about government censorship requests.
NVIDIA to invest $3B in this SoftBank Group subsidiary
NVIDIA is in talks to invest up to $3 billion in SB Energy, a SoftBank Group subsidiary.
Why Japan wants to explore the moons of Mars
Japan is gearing up for an ambitious space mission, the Martian Moons eXploration (MMX), to explore the moons of Mars.
'Awarapan 2': Why producer chose Disha Patani opposite Emraan Hashmi
Actor Disha Patani plays the female lead opposite Emraan Hashmi in the recent action-thriller Awarapan 2.
Assam: Man arrested for threatening CM Sarma during I-Day speech
The Assam Police have arrested a man in Morigaon district for allegedly threatening Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Darwin Test: Record-breaking Bangladesh register historic win over Australia
Team Bangladesh has scripted a ton of records with a stunning win over Australia in the opener of the two-Test series in Darwin.
'Government's policies have pushed youth into dark road': Mallikarjun Kharge
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has accused the Narendra Modi-led government of stifling the dreams of India's youth.
Sunny Deol's 'Batwara 1947' shows growth, nears ₹30cr globally
Sunny Deol's latest release, Batwara 1947, has witnessed a significant surge in its box office collections on the second day of release.
Qatar rejects Iran's claim of detaining 3 pilots
Qatar has rejected Iran's claims of detaining three Iranian pilots.
Darwin Test: Mehidy Hasan Miraz dismantles Australia with five-wicket haul
Mehidy Hasan Miraz, the all-rounder from Bangladesh, stole the show on Day 4 of the first Test match against Australia at Marrara Stadium in Darwin.
Veteran Bengali filmmaker Raja Sen critically ill, on ventilator
Veteran Bengali filmmaker Raja Sen (70) has been admitted to the state-run SSKM Hospital in Kolkata, reported PTI.
Anthropic CEO's wife pitched 'luxury porn' business to Jeffrey Epstein
Cami Clark, the entrepreneur and wife of Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, is under renewed scrutiny over her past business dealings with convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
'Awarapan 2' is on fire; nears ₹75cr worldwide
Emraan Hashmi's latest film, Awarapan 2, has taken a flying start at the box office.
'No Ozempic, no fat-burners': Sohail Khan talks about weight loss
Actor Sohail Khan's recent appearance at the wrap-up party of the reality show The Alliance sparked concern among fans due to his noticeable weight loss.
Darwin Test: Cameron Green's century helps Australia avoid innings defeat
Cameron Green scored his first Test century in over two years, helping Australia avoid a humiliating innings defeat in the opening Test against Bangladesh in Darwin.
Tamil Nadu: BJP's state president faces flak over 'mother' remark
A political controversy has erupted in Tamil Nadu after Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state president Nainar Nagendran made a controversial remark about Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay's mother.
SRK, Ajay, Tiger Shroff get show-cause notices over Vimal ad
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reportedly issued show-cause notices to Bollywood actors Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, and Tiger Shroff for their advertisement of Vimal Elaichi.
Karnataka: 9kg expired chicken seized from Mysuru hotel
A statewide food safety crackdown in Karnataka has uncovered major hygiene and quality violations at various food establishments.
Iranian lawmaker mocks Trump over Hormuz 'bluff'
An Iranian lawmaker has mocked United States President Donald Trump over his recent threat to take control of the Strait of Hormuz.
Jharkhand students to gherao CM Soren's residence over exam scam
Protesting job aspirants in Jharkhand have announced that they are planning to gherao Chief Minister Hemant Soren's official residence on August 20.
Former Bengal deputy speaker found dead at TMC office
Asish Banerjee, the former deputy speaker of the West Bengal assembly, was found dead this morning.
5th ODI, Sediqullah Atal and Rahmat Shah floor Ireland: Stats
Afghanistan overcome Ireland in the 5th and final ODI on Saturday in Belfast.