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In 2026, Raksha Bandhan is set for Friday, August 28, accompanied by fortunate timings. Families should prepare the Rakhi thali thoughtfully and collect all puja essentials in advance. Commence the ceremony with a heartfelt prayer for your sibling's joy and welfare. As you tie the Rakhi with reverence, embrace the commitment to support one another, enhancing the bond through forgiveness and closeness.

A small plane crashed into shallow waters near Seldovia, Alaska on Wednesday. Four people on board the Piper PA-24 aircraft were killed in the incident. The plane was heading for Seldovia airport after taking off from Anchorage. Authorities waited for the tide to recede before recovering the submerged aircraft. The bodies of the four deceased individuals are being sent to the medical examiner's office.

At least 13 hydropower projects along the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli River corridors, including the 111 MW Rasuwagadhi, suffered extensive damage in Nepal

We urge the U.S. government to consider targeted sanctions against RSS members and Indian officials complicit in religious freedom ‌violations, including revoking the visa issued to Mohan Bhagwat, says Asif Mahmood, chair of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom

Adding personal touches, like wraps and stickers, to vehicles can result in legal trouble. For instance, a car marked with lipstick in Gwalior faced considerable penalties. Many aftermarket shops carry out modifications without proper RTO authorization. Any alteration to a vehicle’s core features should be documented with officials. Ignoring vehicle modification restrictions can result in hefty fines and potential jail time.

A 24-year-old NSUT engineering student has shared his struggle with unemployment, an incomplete degree and years of software development experience largely classified as internships. After academic setbacks and missed examinations, he lost his startup role and discovered he had failed a subject, leaving him without a degree or job. Reddit users advised him to resolve his academic issues, accept smaller opportunities if needed and rebuild his career. His story highlights the importance of balancing skills with formal qualifications.

A minor student from a private CBSE school in Prayagraj moved the Allahabad High Court through her mother, asking the court to issue a direction to the school authorities to permit her to wear a headscarf in addition to the uniform prescribed by the school

What were the main objections to the Parandur site? How much land had been acquired? What approvals had the plan secured? Why does Chennai need another airport? What will Terminal 5 add to Chennai airport’s capacity? How soon can Chennai get a second airport?

Recently, Microsoft announced that its Azure cloud revenue has exceeded one hundred billion dollars. Despite this impressive milestone, the tech giant continues to withhold crucial financial details from its investors. This opacity raises questions about the genuine profitability and capital intensity of Azure. In contrast, competitors like Amazon offer more detailed segment-level financial reports, leading shareholders to call for enhanced transparency regarding Microsoft's cloud and AI divisions.

A video shows a woman allegedly abusing security guards at a Greater Noida housing society. The incident occurred Wednesday night after guards stopped a food delivery person at the gate. She is heard making threats and insulting remarks to the security personnel. Police arrived at the scene and are investigating the altercation. Peace and order have since been restored at the society.

India and China must be transparent about the talks on boundary dispute

Anaya Bangar sets her sights on breaking into elite women's cricket in Australia by March 2027. With the support of Cricket Australia, she intends to follow a clear pathway toward achieving her ambition. However, her eligibility hinges on specific policy criteria, including maintaining testosterone levels and passing required blood tests. Anaya is committed to her training, knowing that dedication and performance are the keys to unlocking future opportunities.

In a shocking development, a 21-year-old woman was discovered murdered in her west Delhi apartment. The police have named Imran, a gym trainer, as the suspected perpetrator who absconded after the crime. Law enforcement is combing through CCTV footage and the victim's phone for vital evidence. Friends and relatives mentioned that the trainer frequently sought her attention. Authorities have heightened security and are on a manhunt for the elusive suspect.

The report paints a bleak picture of the free coaching scenario at a time when Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Independence Day speech announced a rollout of “free online coaching” for all students, following the Gen Z protests demanding accountability over NEET-UG paper leak; the road map of the coaching plan has not yet been made public

Top stock market recommendations: Vedanta, Central Depository Services (India) Ltd (CDSL), and Ashok Leyland - Aakash K Hindocha, Vice President - Research, Nuvama Professional Clients Group/Nuvama Wealth has picked these as the top stocks to buy on August 27, 2026. He has shared his views on Nifty and Bank Nifty:

Bijit Gwra Narzary represented the Bharatiya Janata Party from the Darrangajuli constituency of the Bodoland Territorial Council

UPTET Result 2026: UPTET Result 2026 was declared by the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission on August 26, 2026. A total of 5,71,435 candidates qualified at the Primary Level, while 7,59,513 candidates cleared the Upper Primary Level. The examination was held across five shifts on July 2, 3 and 4. UPESSC applied a normalisation process before preparing the final result. Candidates can check their qualifying status through the official UPESSC website and retain their result for future use.

Kailash Vijayvargiya made the remarks in a light conversation with the media in Indore, but ended up facing political backlash amid the recent surge in sugar prices ahead of the festive season