India

‘Ashoka-era stupa, bigger than Sanchi’: 90 years on, Ujjain mound comes under renewed focus

The Madhya Pradesh government has begun a push to excavate and restore monuments linked to Mauryan-era emperor Ashoka, beginning with a fresh excavation of Vaishya Tekri – after an almost 90-year-gap –…

By Sohail Khan · 17 Aug

India

Mere degree doesn’t prepare for market, that’s the fix we need: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

In an interview with , Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, responding to questions in the wake of the Jantar Mantar protest, spoke on concerns driving India’s youth — from exam paper leaks…

By Sohail Khan · 17 Aug

India

Arunachal student suicide in Kerala: Protesters blame ‘harsh’ credit score system

An engineering student from Arunachal Pradesh was found dead at his rented accommodation near his college at Kothamangalam in Ernakulam district on Saturday. The death triggered protests by students on Sunday who…

By Sohail Khan · 17 Aug

World

USS George Washington photos: New images raise questions over ship’s conditions after USS Abraham Lincoln complaints

Unverified USS George Washington photos raise questions about ship conditions, while its long overhaul highlights wider US Navy maintenance pressures. Published on: Aug 17, 2026, 05:00:38 IST Prefer HTon Google Share via…

By Sohail Khan · 17 Aug

World

Nancy Guthrie update: Will FBI take over the case? AG Todd Blanche sends clear message

Attorney General Todd Blanche said the FBI taking over the Nancy Guthrie investigation “is not necessarily the right thing to do.” Published on: Aug 17, 2026, 04:48:46 IST Prefer HTon Google Share…

By Sohail Khan · 17 Aug

World

Sorrento Valley fire: Evacuation map, latest updates as San Diego blaze spreads

A vegetation fire broke out near Sorrento Valley in San Diego on Sunday. Updated on: Aug 17, 2026, 04:34:15 IST Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link A vegetation fire is burning…

By Sohail Khan · 17 Aug

World

Downtown Dallas fire: Smoke seen across Grand Prairie, Arlington and Duncanville; videos emerge

A large smoke plume rises over downtown Dallas as fire crews respond. Updated on: Aug 17, 2026, 04:03:55 IST Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link A large plume of dark smoke…

By Sohail Khan · 17 Aug

World

‘US discussing nuclear weapons against Iran’: Marjorie Taylor Greene’s new claim as tensions rise

In a post on X, Marjorie Taylor Greene wrote, "It’s real. I’m not speculating, I know. And it’s pure evil." Updated on: Aug 17, 2026, 04:02:02 IST Prefer HTon Google Share via…

By Sohail Khan · 17 Aug

World

Claude AI down: Users report ‘authentication service unavailable’ error amid outage

Claude is facing a widespread outage, with users reporting authentication errors and difficulty accessing the AI chatbot. Updated on: Aug 17, 2026, 03:50:07 IST Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link Claude…

By Sohail Khan · 17 Aug

Headlines

Groundwater that glows yellow-green in U.P.

Patches of earth streaked a fluorescent greenish-yellow flank of National Highway 19 that connects the Kanpur Nagar and Fatehpur districts in Uttar Pradesh. Off the highway, a culvert also has yellow leaching…

By Sohail Khan · 17 Aug