Month: August 2026

​More than 35 people have been killed, and at least 72 others hospitalised in recent US airstrikes across Iran, according to Hossein Kermanpour, spokesperson for the Iranian Health Ministry. The escalation comes after the United States reimposed a naval blockade on Iran and intensified its air campaign in response to Tehran’s attacks on ships attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears of a renewed full-scale conflict in the Middle East.

The Centre is considering making certification by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) mandatory for films before they are released on OTT platforms, according to government sources. The proposal comes in the wake of the controversy surrounding the release of the film Satluj on ZEE5 without CBFC certification.

A shopping trip at a mall in Utah turned into a violent incident after a kiosk employee was allegedly stabbed because of his religion. Police say the suspect specifically targeted the victim after asking whether he was Muslim.

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Madan Mitra on Tuesday announced his resignation from the party, accusing its leadership of sidelining senior leaders and focusing excessively on promoting Abhishek Banerjee. His exit comes amid political churn in West Bengal and has added to speculation over developments within the ruling party.

Spain booked their place in the FIFA World Cup final for only the second time in history after defeating France 2-0 in the semi-final at Dallas Stadium on Tuesday. First-half penalty from Mikel Oyarzabal and a second-half strike by Pedro Porro secured a deserved victory for Luis de la Fuente’s side, who will now face the winner of the second semi-final between England and Argentina.

A meeting between Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and senior leaders from both factions of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) on Tuesday has sparked fresh political buzz in the state, with the purpose of the discussions still unclear.

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday withdrew his proposal to impose a 20% fee on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, saying the idea would be replaced with trade and investment agreements involving Gulf nations. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the decision followed “highly productive conversations” with leaders in the Middle East.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday July 14, came down heavily on comedian Samay Raina during the hearing in India’s Got Latent matter, making a series of sharp observations over alleged non-compliance with its earlier directions.

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday dismissed concerns surrounding the E20 fuel (petrol blended with 20% ethanol) and flex-fuel vehicles, saying the Centre brought the technology only after extensive testing and that there is no evidence linking E20 fuel to engine damage.

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Monday rejected a media report that claimed India had rejected a ‘quick trade agreement’ with the United States, aiming for a ‘better deal’. Gor called it a ‘fake news’, while reaffirming that the two sides are committed to finalising a trade deal and remain engaged with each other.