Tehran, Iran — Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf criticised US sanctions threats as Iranian officials vowed to counter new economic pressure. Ghalibaf Mocks US Sanctions Threat With Frozen Economy Jibe Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has ridiculed the United States after President Donald Trump signalled a renewed economic pressure campaign against Tehran. In a post on

Washington, DC - President Donald Trump criticised Canada after Prime Minister Mark Carney announced retaliatory tariffs following stalled trade negotiations. Trump Hits Back At Canada After Tariff Announcement US President Donald Trump has sharply criticised Canada after Prime Minister Mark Carney announced retaliatory tariffs in response to new American duties on Canadian goods. The exchange signal

The Enforcement Directorate arrested former Andhra Pradesh minister Karumuri Nageswara Rao in its ongoing liquor transportation tender investigation. AP Liquor Scam: ED Arrests Ex-Minister Karumuri Nageswara Rao The Enforcement Directorate has arrested former YSR Congress Party minister Karumuri Nageswara Rao in connection with its investigation into the alleged Andhra Pradesh liquor scam. Karumuri w

The proposed auto drivers strike has been withdrawn after talks between the Telangana government and Auto Workers JAC leaders. Hyderabad Auto Strike Called Off After Government Talks Hyderabad commuters received major relief on Sunday night after the Telangana auto drivers’ strike, which was set to begin from midnight, was called off at the last minute. The decision came after the state government

Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu: The Mekedatu dam dispute resurfaced after Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar backed the project and DMK questioned Vijay’s response. The long-running Mekedatu dam dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu has returned to the political spotlight after the issue was raised at the 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting in Mahabalipuram. Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar strongly defended the proposed project, while the opposition DMK accused Tamil

New Delhi: H1N1 infections are rising across Delhi-NCR, with doctors reporting severe respiratory symptoms and falling oxygen levels in some patients. Delhi-NCR is witnessing a noticeable rise in H1N1 influenza, commonly known as swine flu, along with other respiratory infections as humid and changing monsoon weather continues across the region. Doctors have reported an increase in patients with fever, cough, body aches and breathing difficulties, while some cases h

Washington, DC: The US is pressing allies and China to support President Donald Trump’s intensified economic campaign aimed at isolating Iran. The United States has stepped up pressure on its allies and China to support President Donald Trump’s new economic campaign against Iran, as Washington prepares additional measures designed to deepen Tehran’s financial isolation. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said countries maintaining economic links wit

Washington, DC: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has warned Iran of sweeping new sanctions while urging China and other countries to support Washington’s economic pressure campaign. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has warned that Iran will face what he described as the “toughest sanctions in history” as Washington prepares a new phase of economic pressure against Tehran. Bessent said the United States intends to coordinate with other countries to isolat

Thursday, August 20, 2026 | 12:15 PM Alaska Time Cape Newenham, Alaska: A chartered Cessna 441 crashed near a remote radar site, killing two pilots and six passengers aboard. Eight people were killed after a civilian-contracted charter aircraft crashed near the Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site Airport in remote western Alaska on Thursday, August 20. The US military confirmed there were no survivors among the six passengers and two pilots aboard the aircraft. The ai

Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu: Southern state leaders came together for a striking group photograph during the 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting. A rare political frame featuring some of South India’s most prominent leaders has grabbed attention following the 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting held near Chennai. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and Kerala Chief Minist

Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh: Pawan Kalyan is reportedly planning a 20-day Kerala stay for rehabilitation following his recent shoulder surgery. Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan is reportedly preparing to spend around 20 days in Kerala as part of his post-surgery recovery. The reported stay is expected to focus on rehabilitation following the right shoulder surgery he underwent in Mumbai on July 11, 2026. Kalyan had been diagnosed with seriou

Tadepalli, Andhra Pradesh: A viral clip of YS Jagan’s APPSC-DSC remarks has triggered a fresh political clash with Education Minister Nara Lokesh. The political fight over Andhra Pradesh recruitment intensified after a video clip of former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy became a fresh flashpoint between the YSR Congress Party and the ruling TDP. During a press interaction on the Mega DSC controversy, Jagan appeared to use APPSC and DSC interchangeably while c

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy will return from London after the Centre denied political clearance for his planned official US visit. Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s planned official visit to the United States has been cancelled after the Ministry of External Affairs denied political clearance for the US leg of his overseas tour. The Chief Minister began a 10-day UK-US programme on August 20, with meetings planned at major universities and institutions.

Reliance Industries has proposed a ₹2.73 lakh crore investment in Andhra Pradesh for an Underground Coal Gasification project. The proposed UCG complex will be developed around the Chintalapudi and Recherla coal blocks in Eluru district. Reliance Plans ₹2.73 lakh crore investment in Andhra Pradesh Reliance Industries Limited has proposed investing around ₹2.73 lakh crore over 30 years to develop what is planned as India’s first integrated U

The West Bengal Bar Council results have delivered a major boost to the TMC after its Assembly setback. Where the Trinamool Congress retained control of the lawyers body by winning 15 of the 23 elected seats. TMC Wins 15 of 23 seats in West Bengal Bar Council polls Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress has scored a commanding victory in the West Bengal Bar Council election, winning 15 of the 23 elected seats and retaining its influence over t