August 2026

File photo: Former CDS Anil Chauhan NEW DELHI: Former director of naval operations and intelligence commodore Ranjit Rai (Retd.) on Tuesday said former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan’s remarks on Pakistan’s Kirana Hills indicated that Operation Sindoor was a “total success”, particularly highlighting India’s use of loitering munitions during the 87-hour military…

Bill Belichick sends clear message on Steve Belichick’s UNC absence as defensive play calling decision looms Bill Belichick says he is ready to step in if North Carolina needs him to handle defensive play calling while his son, Steve Belichick, remains on medical leave. With UNC set to open the 2026 season against TCU in…

Bank operations will vary state to state on Wednesday If you are planning to visit a bank branch on Wednesday, August 26, you may need to reschedule your visit depending on where you live. Bank branches in several cities will remain closed today for Id-E-Milad, Milad-un-Nabi and Thiruvonam, while branches in other parts of the…

Travis Kelce’s sister-in-law, Kylie Kelce, revealed that the singer is called ‘Aunt Taylor’ in their home and how she has managed to influence her daughters to get CTs. (Image Source: Instagram/@killatrav) Dolly Parton has died at 80. Her family confirmed she “died peacefully today in Nashville” after dealing with health issues for the past few…

The fire reportedly started after an air-conditioner compressor exploded inside the nursery, according to rescue sources. 15 newborns died after a fire broke out in the gynaecology ward of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad on Wednesday.According to PIMS officials, the nursery housed 16 newborns when the fire broke out, with only…

Police said they responded to the home on Sunday evening and heard gunshots coming from out back, just before the house was completely engulfed in flames. (Photo: AP) A 12-year-old girl called 911 from inside a Montana home as a gunman killed eight relatives, including four children, during a Sunday family dinner outside Billings. The…

Stock markets have been quite volatile this week With Eid-e-Milad being observed on Wednesday, August 26, investors may be wondering whether they will get a trading holiday on the stock market. The festival is a holiday for several government offices and institutions, and banks in many states are also closed. But the stock market follows…