As tensions continue in the Middle East following the fallout of peace deal between the United States (US) and Iran, President Donald Trump on Saturday (local time) shared an image of the Strait of Hormuz, describing the critical waterway as an American territory.
Two people died and five others were injured after a massive Ganesh idol of ‘Bhuleshwaracha Raja’ fell during its arrival procession in Mumbai’s Bhuleshwar area on Saturday night. The incident took place at around 9:51 pm during the arrival ceremony of the Ganesh idol near Kabutarkhana at Jay Ambe Chowk in Bhuleshwar, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said.
Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh appeared in a Reliance documentary on their channel, Reliance Updates, where he spoke candidly about his blockbuster films Dhurandhar and Dhurandhar: The Revenge, as well as the challenges involved in bringing the massive project to the big screen. The actor thanked the Ambani family for supporting the film and standing by him during a difficult period in his career. He described his association with the Ambani family as a blessing, an honour and a stroke of good fortune.
A Panama-flagged cargo ship sank in the Bay of Bengal, 240 nautical miles off the Odisha’s Paradip Coast while sailing towards Singapore, as reported by news agency PTI.
Australia pacer Mitchell Starc wreaked havoc in the second Test against Bangladesh in Mackay. He claimed a six-wicket haul as Bangladesh were dismissed for only 64 runs in the first innings. With that, Starc became the leading wicket-taker in World Test Championship history. Pat Cummins also improved his standings with a three-wicket haul, climbing to joint-second alongside Nathan Lyon, who was previously at the top. They both claimed 225 wickets each.
The Delhi-NCR on Saturday received light to moderate early morning rains, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting that showers will likely continue across the region for next 24 hours.
Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju’s latest Malayalam release, Bethlehem Kudumba Unit, opened in theatres on Friday and witnessed a steady start at the Indian box office. The film, which has been receiving positive reactions from audience, recorded a decent opening on its first day, August 21, 2026.
Neeraj Chopra will compete at the Lausanne Diamond League as he looks to strengthen his position in the race for qualification to the Diamond League Final and the Ultimate Athletics Championships in Budapest.
The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh is preparing a major security measure ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections. As part of the arrangements, around 44 prominent political leaders, including Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president Mayawati, are set to be provided bulletproof jackets.
Delhi Police to register FIR on pellet gun complaint as Rahul Gandhi stages dharna outside police station
