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Dolly Parton streams jump 2,458% in US after her death
Hindustan TimesArchived
Dolly Parton's US audio and video streams climbed 2,458% on the day of her death versus Monday, Luminate data showed. US streams rose from 1.2 million Monday to 30.5 million Tuesday and 46.3 million Wednesday. Worldwide audio streams jumped 1,549% Monday to Tuesday. On Wednesday
Amrutanjan targets 100,000 direct chemist outlets in FY27
Business StandardArchived
Amrutanjan Health Care plans to reach 100,000 direct chemist outlets in FY27 after adding 44,000 outlets in FY26, CMD S Sambhu Prasad said. Revenue from operations rose 11.23 percent to Rs 502.55 crore in FY26. Net profit grew nearly 14 percent to Rs 57.92 crore. Pain management
Assam approves ₹600 crore proton beam therapy unit
NDTVArchived
The Assam cabinet approved a proton beam therapy unit for cancer treatment at Guwahati Medical College and Hospital at ₹600 crore. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said Assam will be the first state with this facility in the public healthcare sector. The World Bank will provide
FIR lodged against Rahul Gandhi in Haldwani on Sunday
The Indian ExpressArchived
An FIR was lodged against Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi in Uttarakhand's Haldwani on Sunday under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the SC/ST Act. The FIR followed Gandhi's August 29 press conference demanding an FIR over a purification ritual held at Ramlila Maidan
Telangana reports ₹3.97 lakh crore IT exports after 1,000 days
The HinduArchived
As the Congress government completes 1,000 days in office, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy cited investments worth ₹1.29 lakh crore through TG-iPASS and IT exports of ₹3.97 lakh crore in 2025-26. Government figures show direct IT employment reached 12.14 lakh and Hyderabad now ha
Gen Z Airbnb hosts in India grew 40% this year
Hindustan TimesArchived
Airbnb reported nearly 40% year-on-year growth in its Gen Z host community in India during the first half of 2026. Nearly two in every five new Airbnb hosts in India during this period were aged between 18 and 29. Indore recorded more than 120% year-on-year growth in its Gen Z ho
US strikes Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island
The Indian ExpressArchived
US forces struck two Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, Reuters reported. It was the first known American military action against Iran in a month. Central Command said Guard forces were preparing rockets fitted with sea mines. Jordan's arm
Sensex falls 475.73 points as US-Iran tension returns
The Hindu BusinessLineArchived
At about 10.50 am on Monday, the Sensex traded 475.73 points or 0.62 percent lower at 76,788.78. The Nifty 50 fell 167.75 points or 0.69 percent to 24,007.90. Brent crude was around $90 a barrel, up about 2 percent after US strikes on Iranian launchers. HDFC Bank rose more than 2
CBSE opens Class 12 supply answerbook photocopy window
Hindustan TimesArchived
CBSE has opened applications for photocopies of Class 12 Supply Result 2026 answer books on cbse.gov.in. The last date to apply is September 1, 2026. The processing fee is Rs 100 per subject, payable only online. Verification and re-evaluation applications run from September 7 to
Cochin Port unions seek ICTT extension disclosure
The Hindu BusinessLineArchived
Cochin Port Joint Trade Unions Forum demanded disclosure of the rationale for a reported two-year extension to the Vallarpadam ICTT operator. India Gateway Terminal Pvt Ltd, a DP World company, has run the terminal since February 2011. Unions said it handled 0.77 million TEUs in
Suresh Gopi seeks return of Kerala victims' remains
The HinduArchived
Union Minister Suresh Gopi said on August 31 that Kerala victims Anjana of Thrissur and Ann Mathew of Thiruvananthapuram would have remains repatriated from California. Relative Vinod said suspect Anila of Kottayam is in US police custody. Gopi said San Francisco Consulate orders
Grand Canyon flash flood leaves 15 people unaccounted
The Indian ExpressArchived
A flash flood hit Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch in Grand Canyon National Park on August 29, the National Park Service said. It sought information on about 15 people who may be missing. By Sunday morning, 62 people had been evacuated from Phantom Ranch and the lower North
Navy commissions deep-sea diving vessel INS Nipun
The HinduArchived
The Indian Navy commissioned INS Nipun, a deep-sea diving vessel with rapid submarine rescue capability, in Mumbai on August 31. It is the second such vessel inducted. Built by Hindustan Shipyard Ltd, the ship is 119.4 metres long with a capacity of 10,500 tonnes. It can supportShamli police kill Balyan suspects with Rs 50,000 rewards
The HinduArchived
Suspects Sumit and Mohit, linked to Haryanvi singer Ankit Balyan's murder, were killed in a Shamli Police and SWAT encounter on Monday. Police said each carried a reward of Rs 50,000. Balyan was shot outside a Shamli gym on August 26 by four assailants on two motorcycles. Two pis
Bengaluru relocate couple gets 21-day Leela suite stay
Hindustan TimesArchived
Instagram creators Shivangi and Manuj said Manuj's employer arranged a 21-day stay at The Leela Palace Bengaluru after a job relocation. They stayed in a tower suite with a living room, kitchenette and workspace. Shivangi posted a video tour on August 30. The hotel website lists
Randy Quaid criticises Anne Hathaway Days of Thunder casting
Hindustan TimesArchived
Randy Quaid criticised Tom Cruise's casting of Anne Hathaway in the Days of Thunder sequel, calling her a horrible choice on X. He urged a return for Nicole Kidman from the original film. Cruise and Hathaway announced a summer 2028 release date. Paramount set a June 2028 theatric
Megha MD seeks $700 million for uncle stake buyout
The Hindu BusinessLineArchived
Megha Engineering managing director PV Krishna Reddy is seeking about $700 million in private credit to buy uncle Pamireddy Pitchi Reddy's stake, Bloomberg reported. Krishna Reddy owns 57 percent; Pitchi Reddy holds 43 percent as executive chairman. Davidson Kempner, Elham Credit
Sukesh Chandrasekhar jailed for Supreme Court judge impersonation
LivemintArchived
A Delhi court jailed Sukesh Chandrasekhar for eight years for impersonating a Supreme Court judge to influence bail in a 2017 corruption case, Livemint reported. Chief Judicial Magistrate Harshita Mishra of Tis Hazari Court ordered the term on August 20. Terms covered IPC Section
Sanyal links Kolkata talent flight to Bengaluru IT rise
LivemintArchived
Economist Sanjeev Sanyal said Bengaluru's rise as India's technology capital was linked to talent leaving Kolkata. On a podcast with Abhijit Majumder, he recalled a Kolkata strike against IBM mainframes. He said that when he was born in 1970, Kolkata was still India's biggest eco
FIR filed against Rahul Gandhi over Haldwani remarks
The HinduArchived
An FIR was registered against Rahul Gandhi in Haldwani after a Valmiki community member alleged his remarks on a purification ritual hurt religious feelings. Police invoked Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita provisions and the SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act. Complainant Amit Kumar cited
Russian drone strike kills 37 near Kyiv warehouse
BBC NewsArchived
A Russian drone strike set off warehouse explosions in Ukraine's Kyiv region on Friday, killing 37. Almost 400 people were evacuated. Tymur Tkachenko said 42 people were injured, including 4 children. President Volodymyr Zelensky said homes and a care home in Myla were damaged. R
Indian carmakers widen powertrain bets as petrol share weakens
The Economic TimesArchived
Petrol's share has fallen in India's automobile market, but carmakers are widening their powertrain bets, industry executives said. CNG, diesel, hybrids, EVs and plug-in hybrids are all competing as buyers have not moved en masse to a single alternative. JSW MG Motor India MD Anu
BJP's Nainar Nagenthran accuses TVK of religious politics in Assembly
The HinduArchived
BJP Tamil Nadu president Nainar Nagenthran accused the TVK government of allowing religious politics into the Assembly, alleging the dignity of the House was compromised. He criticised Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakar for identifying with a religion while seeking reservation for that com
South Carolina police officer, 29, killed in park shooting
The HinduArchived
A Columbia police officer died and a second was injured in a shooting at a park in South Carolina's capital on Saturday. Police Chief W H Skip Holbrook said two officers responded to a reported domestic dispute. The deceased officer was 29 and had served two years with the depart
First Sardar Patel National Unity Award set for October 31
The Indian ExpressArchived
Seven years after the Ministry of Home Affairs instituted the Sardar Patel National Unity Award in September 2019, the first winner is set to be announced on October 31. Over 150 nominations were received this year. Sources said the award will be given by the President alongside
Kannada stars back Yash as Toxic hits Rs 227.50 crore
The Indian ExpressArchived
Yash's Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups drew mixed reviews after its August 26 release. Rishab Shetty, Kichcha Sudeep and Upendra publicly backed Yash's turn in the Geetu Mohandas film. Sacnilk said Saturday India net was Rs 24.50 crore across 17,612 shows. India gross reached R
Karnataka CID arrests IAS officer Gangwar in exam case
NDTVArchived
Karnataka CID arrested IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar late Saturday after questioning over alleged KPSC exam irregularities. Hindustan Times reported the FIR alleges he received Rs 1.1 crore from two candidates to tamper with OMR sheets. Officials said he was questioned for
Modi receives Uzbekistan's highest state honour
The HinduArchived
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Sunday conferred Uzbekistan's Oliy Darajali Do'stlik Order by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in Tashkent. Modi dedicated the award to India-Uzbekistan friendship and to 1.4 billion Indians. The leaders elevated ties to a Comprehensive Strategic P
India, Uzbekistan target $5 billion trade by 2030
Hindustan TimesArchived
India and Uzbekistan elevated ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership on Sunday. They set a $5 billion annual trade target by 2030, up from over $1 billion now. The sides agreed to build a long-term uranium supply framework for India. MEA secretary Sibi George said talks we
Student rejected by 16 colleges wins partial court ruling
LivemintArchived
A US District Judge partially granted Stanley Zhong's Title VI claims against the University of Washington to proceed, allowing his lawsuit alleging discriminatory admissions practices against Asian-American applicants. Stanley Zhong drew national attention after being rejected b
RBI seeks bids for 68,000 reams of polymer notes
The Indian ExpressArchived
Indian and foreign firms have bid to supply polymer substrate sheets for low-denomination plastic banknotes after Bharatiya Reserve Bank Note Mudran issued a global Expression of Interest. Bidders certified their polymer will not contain animal tallow and agreed to firewall opera
403 Indians cross into Nepal from China on Sunday
The Indian ExpressArchived
As many as 403 Indian nationals safely crossed into Nepal from China on Sunday, and 500 Indians are still in China and safe, the Ministry of External Affairs said. A 19-member specialized forensics team from India began functioning in Kathmandu to augment DNA sample analysis. The
US to sanction another bank to curb Iran transactions
LivemintArchived
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Trump administration plans to impose sanctions on another bank this week to clamp down on Iran transactions. He spoke ahead of Group of 20 meetings in Asheville, North Carolina, urging counterparts to participate in economic isolation of
Air NZ posts NZ$336 million pretax loss
LivemintArchived
Air New Zealand reported a pretax loss of NZ$336 million for the 12 months through June 30, smaller than the NZ$390 million loss it had indicated. Rising fuel costs from the Middle East war cost the airline NZ$135 million after fare hikes. Engine maintenance issues added NZ$190 m
US strikes 2 Iranian launchers on Larak Island
BBC NewsArchived
US forces struck two Iranian launchers on Iran's Larak Island, a US official said, marking the first known American attack on Iran since late July. US Central Command said IRGC forces were preparing to launch rockets with sea mines into the Strait of Hormuz. Jordan's army said it
Spider-Man adds $22 million in fifth US week
Hindustan TimesArchived
Sony's Spider-Man: Brand New Day held the North American box office for a fifth consecutive week with a $22 million haul. US and Canada takings reached $891.5 million, with Exhibitor Relations reporting an additional $1.44 billion internationally. Coyote vs ACME debuted second wi
15 hikers missing after Grand Canyon flash flood
BBC NewsArchived
About 15 people are thought to be missing after flash flooding hit Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch on Saturday. The National Park Service said 62 people have been airlifted out. NPS initially estimated more than 20 people were unaccounted for, then revised the figure to app
Congress ministers to quit if Vijay blocks Rahul for PM
The HinduArchived
Tamil Nadu Tourism Minister S. Rajesh Kumar warned he and Higher Education Minister Viswanathan will quit the C. Joseph Vijay-led Cabinet if the TVK continues projecting Vijay as Prime Minister candidate for the 2029 parliamentary elections. Kumar said both Congress ministers wil
Deepti Sharma takes 171 wickets to top women's T20I list
NDTVArchived
Deepti Sharma became the leading wicket-taker in women's T20I cricket with 171 wickets after a 3/0 spell against Thailand in Dubai on Sunday. Playing her 150th T20I, she moved past Thailand's Thipatcha Putthawong, who finished on 170 wickets. India beat Thailand by 94 runs, bowli
794 dead in Nepal as rescuers reach Trishuli-3A tunnels
The Indian ExpressArchived
Nepal has intensified rescue efforts to reach hundreds believed trapped inside tunnels at hydropower projects, including Trishuli-3A, days after Wednesday's flash floods. Rescue teams including experts from China and India have attempted contact but received no response from with
Boat with 270 capsizes off northern Cyprus
BBC NewsArchived
A passenger boat carrying some 270 people capsized off northern Cyprus, with search and rescue under way. Kyrenia mayor Murat Senkul told CNN Turk that 159 of those aboard had been reached. Transport minister Erhan Arikli said 100 passengers had been taken to shore. The vessel re
Bengaluru office projects face 15-month approval lags
The Hindu BusinessLineArchived
Bengaluru commercial developers report long gaps between paying sanction fees and starting work. One project was delayed nearly 15 months from March 2024 to August 2025. Featherlite's Aditya Chellaram linked delays to the BBMP-to-GBA shift. ANAROCK said Grade A office absorption
Gnani.ai launches 30-billion-parameter Indic AI stack
The Hindu BusinessLineArchived
Bengaluru firm Gnani.ai launched Gnani Artha, a sovereign AI stack for Indian enterprises and public bodies, backed by the India AI Mission. The stack centres on Gnani Evon v3.3, a 30-billion-parameter open-weights model trained across 11 Indian languages, plus Gnani Plexus. CEO
HDFC Bank weighs Bharucha and outsider for CEO
LivemintArchived
HDFC Bank plans to include Kaizad Bharucha among CEO candidates after Sashidhar Jagdishan retires in October, two people familiar with the matter said. Bharucha is deputy managing director. The lender is also seeking an external name to meet Reserve Bank of India rules. Neither t
Chelsea signs World Cup keeper Martinez on 3-year deal
LivemintArchived
Chelsea signed Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa on a three-year contract, the club said on Sunday. Martinez, the 2022 World Cup winner, called the move an easy decision for his family. His six-year Villa stint ends after helping win the UEFA Europa League i
Madhya Pradesh revives student union polls after 9 years
The Indian ExpressArchived
Madhya Pradesh is preparing student union elections for the first time since 2017. ABVP and NSUI are mobilising campuses. On August 3 the High Court directed colleges to hold September polls listed in the 2026-27 calendar. Direct elections stopped in 2003 after clashes. A 2017 in
Karnataka forms 6-member panel on case withdrawals
The HinduArchived
The Karnataka government has formed a six-member Cabinet sub-committee headed by Home Minister Priyank Kharge to review criminal cases pending in courts and recommend withdrawals. Members include ministers K. H. Muniyappa, U.T. Khader, Krishna Byre Gowda, H. C. Balakrishna and Dr
IIT Madras delays GATE 2027 registration start again
The Indian ExpressArchived
IIT Madras has again postponed GATE 2027 registration, and the portal says new dates will open soon. The window was first due August 14, then August 27, and now has no revised schedule. Indian applicants register through DigiLocker. Regular-window fees are Rs 2,000 for male and u
Nepal flood death toll crosses 700 on Sunday
The HinduArchived
Nepal's flash flood death toll crossed 700 on Sunday, with around 2,500 people still missing after the August 26 deluge. Five-year-old Ishara Tamang was rescued in Rasuwa and told hospital staff her mother was swept away. Another girl, Manisha, was pulled from rubble near Syabrub
Santoshi rejects Azmi claim on Batwara flop
The Indian ExpressArchived
Director Rajkumar Santoshi dismissed Shabana Azmi's view that Batwara 1947 flopped because audiences rejected Sunny Deol as a Muslim character. Santoshi told Variety India the claim makes no sense, citing Amitabh Bachchan in Coolie. Azmi had said viewers could not accept Deol as