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Navy commissions INS Nipun, boosts deep-sea diving & submarine rescue capability

Times of India - Mon, 08/31/2026 - 05:17
The Indian Navy commissioned INS Nipun, a new diving support vessel, in Mumbai. This vessel enhances deep-sea diving and submarine rescue operations for the Western fleet. INS Nipun joins its sister ship INS Nistar, completing a two-coast capability. Built domestically, the ship supports saturation diving and submarine rescue missions. It also features advanced medical facilities for deep-sea diving emergencies.
Categories: National News

Jharkhand CID arrests one more person in ‘exam irregularities’ case

Hindu - Mon, 08/31/2026 - 05:14
With the latest apprehension, a total of nine people have been arrested by the agency since August 18
Categories: National News

Nirmala Sitharaman in U.S. Asheville city for G-20 finance ministerial meet

Hindu - Mon, 08/31/2026 - 05:09
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is hosting the G-20 Finance Ministers and central bank governors meeting in Asheville
Categories: National News

City City Bang Bang | Too young to know better?

Times of India - Mon, 08/31/2026 - 05:01
Schoolchildren across India are protesting for essential infrastructure and accountability. Their demands precede politics and focus on tangible, life-impacting issues. This new form of protest uses smartphones to present undeniable evidence of neglect. The state faces a dilemma when confronted by these young, uncompromised voices. These children represent a future demanding change from an entrenched system.
Categories: National News

Watch: Djokovic in tears during his first-round US Open defeat to Navone

Times of India - Mon, 08/31/2026 - 04:50
Novak Djokovic was knocked out in the first round of the US Open by Mariano Navone in a four-hour, 36-minute five-set battle. The 39-year-old struggled with physical issues, including cramps and back pain, while making 70 unforced errors. Djokovic also became emotional during the match, with tears highlighting the frustration of a painful defeat and uncertain Grand Slam future.
Categories: National News

Rubina Dilaik questions ‘item songs’; calls them ‘obscene’

Times of India - Mon, 08/31/2026 - 04:50
In a candid discussion, Rubina Dilaik, Hina Khan, and Abhinav Shukla explored the changing landscape of music. Rubina remarked on the rising controversy around item songs, mentioning their sometimes explicit nature. Meanwhile, Abhinav and Rocky delved into the themes present in contemporary rap, drawing comparisons to its traditional roots which focused on struggles and storytelling. Their dialogue shed light on the evolving nature of popular music's subject matter and presentation.
Categories: National News

Rupee falls 13 paise to 95.56 as crude rises, Fed hike bets strengthen dollar

Times of India - Mon, 08/31/2026 - 04:33
On Monday, the Indian rupee began its trading session lower versus the US dollar. The decline was influenced by rising crude oil prices and increasing geopolitical tensions. Furthermore, the prospect of a Federal Reserve rate hike has strengthened the dollar. In response, the Reserve Bank of India is taking measures to stabilize the rupee, while domestic stocks face downward pressure from foreign investors offloading shares.
Categories: National News

16-year-old girl gang-raped inside moving bus during 47-km ride to Delhi

Times of India - Mon, 08/31/2026 - 04:26
A 16-year-old student was allegedly gang-raped inside a moving sleeper bus. She had boarded the vehicle seeking help while stranded in heavy rain. The driver and conductor then allegedly raped her and threatened her life. They abandoned the terrified teenager near Kashmere Gate bus terminal. Police arrested the accused and seized the bus for examination.
Categories: National News

Muslim law bars elder brother from selling minor siblings’ land: Gauhati HC

Times of India - Mon, 08/31/2026 - 04:25
The Gauhati high court upheld a woman's land ownership acquired in 1975. The court found the sale invalid for minor shares but acknowledged prolonged possession. Family members challenging the sale were deemed late in their legal action. The woman's continuous possession for over thirty years proved decisive. Her successors are entitled to recover the land's possession.
Categories: National News

‘Beaten, eyes swollen, vomiting, dizzy’: Father on 3-year-old’s ordeal in school

Times of India - Mon, 08/31/2026 - 04:05
A horrifying incident has unfolded at a Delhi playschool where a three-year-old boy reportedly endured physical and sexual abuse. Disturbing CCTV footage captures the child being restrained to a chair amid mistreatment. Following the event, his father noted alarming symptoms, including swollen eardrums, signaling urgent medical concerns. Authorities have detained one caretaker and are probing additional staff members.
Categories: National News

Delhi cabbie sexually assaults 3-year-old nursery student, held

Times of India - Mon, 08/31/2026 - 03:56
A cab driver employed at a Delhi school was arrested for allegedly assaulting a three-year-old student. The child identified the accused driver through photographs and CCTV footage shown by school staff. Police registered an FIR under the POCSO Act after the incident came to light. Preliminary investigation revealed the driver offered chocolates and assaulted the minor near a washroom.
Categories: National News

Jilted man attacks ex-fiancée, her sister with acid in Hapur

Times of India - Mon, 08/31/2026 - 03:34
A 22-year-old man attacked two sisters with acid after his marriage proposal was rejected. The victims sustained burn injuries and are currently in stable condition. Their father had previously agreed to the alliance but later called it off due to behavioral issues. The accused was arrested by police shortly after the incident occurred. Legal proceedings are now underway as authorities investigate the crime.
Categories: National News

Police form three teams to trace gang that stabbed AIMIM leader to death in Vattepally

Hindu - Mon, 08/31/2026 - 03:34
AIMIM leader Mahboob Ali was stabbed to death on August 30
Categories: National News

Ankit Balyan murder case: Two suspects killed in encounter with Shamli Police

Hindu - Mon, 08/31/2026 - 03:33
Police said the two sharpshooters were ‘injured by gunfire during retaliatory firing carried out by the police in self-defence’
Categories: National News

Maratha quota: Maharastra Govt hints at willingness to discuss ‘legally valid’ demands

Hindu - Mon, 08/31/2026 - 03:21
Activist Manoj Jarange set a September 12 deadline for the government to accept his demands and warned of demonstrations by members of the Maratha community in Mumbai
Categories: National News

Babar Azam confronted over Pakistan’s alleged protest after Imran Khan interview

Times of India - Mon, 08/31/2026 - 03:17
Pakistan captain Babar Azam firmly dismissed rumors regarding a potential protest by the team at Lord's. He emphasized his ignorance about any talks of the players refusing to come back after lunch. This controversy flared up following an interview on Sky Sports featuring Imran Khan's sons discussing their father's treatment.
Categories: National News

No roofs, no toilets, no teachers: TOI check finds minuses in Rajasthan govt schools

Times of India - Mon, 08/31/2026 - 03:05
TOI reporters visited govt schools in 6 Rajasthan districts after the CJP row. The findings show how basic govt schooling has collapsed in pockets of the state, from the coaching capital of Kota to desert villages and Jhalawar’s tragedy-hit Piplodi.
Categories: National News

Video: Powerful flash flood ravages Grand Canyon; 20 missing, 60 evacuated

Times of India - Mon, 08/31/2026 - 02:47
A fierce flash flood surged through Arizona's Grand Canyon on August 29, transforming Bright Angel Canyon and the Colorado River into raging torrents of debris-laden water. Reports confirm that at least twenty people are missing following this alarming occurrence. Over sixty individuals were evacuated from Phantom Ranch and Bright Angel Campground, leading to the closure of affected park areas, with officials requesting assistance from the public.
Categories: National News

17 days on, Parliament yet to be prorogued after end of Monsoon Session

Hindu - Mon, 08/31/2026 - 02:40
Congress questions unusual delay, amid continuing speculation about whether the delay is to allow the government to call a special sitting to revive the delimitation Bill defeated in the Budget Session in April
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