US President Donald Trump claimed Washington had near-total control of the Strait of Hormuz in a Truth Social post reported Wednesday, September 2, 2026. The remarks came from Washington amid renewed US strikes, Iranian retaliation and rising concerns over shipping and global oil supplies. US President Donald Trump has claimed that the United States has “almost total control” of the Strait of Hormuz as the military co

Thursday, August 27, 2026, from 9:24 PM EDT across most of the United States. The near-total lunar eclipse will cover 96.3% of the Moon but will not be visible in India due to daylight. Partial Lunar Eclipse 2026 Detailed Description A deep partial lunar eclipse will occur during the night of Thursday, August 27, and the early hours of Friday, August 28, 2026. At maximum eclipse, approximately 9

Raksha Bandhan 2026 will be observed on Friday, August 28. The festival celebrates the enduring bond between siblings through the tying of a rakhi, prayers for well-being and a shared promise of love and support. The occasion falls on Shravan Purnima, the full-moon day of the Hindu month of Shravan. Families across India mark the day through rituals, sweets, gifts, home gatherings and regional traditions. Raksha Bandhan 2026 Date And Muhurat Details

Chef Mantra Project USA is now streaming on aha, bringing the Telugu reality-entertainment format to the United States. Hosted by popular television personality Suma Kanakala, the show combines food challenges, Telugu culture, humour and personal stories in an international setting. Chef Mantra Project USA Takes Telugu Entertainment to America aha is expanding its Telugu non-fiction programming

UEFA Blasts FIFA After Balogun Red Card Ban Reversal Sparks World Cup Row UEFA has strongly criticised FIFA after the governing body suspended the automatic red-card ban of United States striker Folarin Balogun during the FIFA World Cup 2026, allowing him to be available for the Round of 16 clash against Belgium. The decision has triggered a major football controversy, with UEFA warning that the move could damage the integrity and credibility of the tournament.

BTS Busan Concert 2026: Group Marks 13th Anniversary With Emotional Homecoming BTS marked its 13th debut anniversary with an emotional return to Busan, turning the final night of its two-day “Arirang” tour concert into a powerful homecoming for the group and its fans. The concert was held at Busan Asiad Main Stadium on June 13, the same date BTS complete

Kerala health officials have stepped up precautionary monitoring in Kozhikode after a 43-year-old man was placed under observation for suspected Nipah infection. Authorities have clarified that the case remains only suspected at this stage and final confirmation from the National Institute of Virology in Pune is still awaited. Health officials are closely monitoring the patient’s contacts and have advised the public to remain alert, follow hygiene precautions and seek medical help

Hyderabad Man Killed In US Pizza Delivery Shooting A Hyderabad family is seeking justice after 28-year-old Anshul Kuncha was shot dead in North Philadelphia on the night of June 5, 2026, while doing part-time pizza delivery work. Police reportedly rushed him to Temple University Hospital, where he was declared dead shortly after arrival. Hyderabad Family Seeks Justice

Patna Police Probe Chaos Outside Khan Sir’s Coaching Centre Police are investigating a reported firing incident outside Khan Sir’s coaching centre in Patna, while CCTV footage is being checked to identify suspects.   Patna Coaching Hub On Alert A reported firing incident outside educator Khan Sir’s coaching centre in Patna has put the Musallahpur Haat area under police focus. The area is one of Bihar’s busy coach

Historic First For St Stephen’s St Stephen’s College, one of Delhi University’s most recognised institutions, is set to appoint Professor Susan Elias as its first woman principal in its 145-year history. She is expected to take charge from June 1 and will become the 14th principal of the college. Her appointment is being seen as a major milestone for gender representation in leadership roles at top In

Peddi June 3 premieres approved in AP with Rs 600 ticket price   Peddi Premiere Shows From June 3 Ram Charan’s much-awaited Telugu film Peddi has received official approval for special premiere shows in Andhra Pradesh. The movie is scheduled for a grand theatrical release on June 4, while the premieres will begin on June 3 at 8 PM. The Andhra Pradesh government has allowed premier show tickets to be priced at Rs 600, i

Team Udaan’s sugarcane waste sanitary pads offer a low-cost and eco-friendly period care solution Delhi Students Develop Eco-Friendly Period Pads Ahead of World Menstrual Hygiene Day, Delhi-based all-girls student innovation group Team Udaan has created reusable sanitary pads from sugarcane waste. Led by Anupriya Nayak, the team used sugarcane bagasse, the dry fibrous material left after juice extraction, to build a low-cost m

Ram Charan Says Sorry To Bumrah After Viral Comment At Peddi Bhopal Music Launch   Ram Charan’s Viral Comment At Peddi Event Telugu star Ram Charan became the centre of social media discussion after a light-hearted interaction at the music launch event of his upcoming film Peddi in Bhopal. During the event, the actor was asked to describe popular Indian cricketers in a few words. He called Sachin Tendulkar’s career a legendar

From New Delhi today, Indian H-1B visa holders are confronting a critical situation as major US tech companies like Meta, Amazon, and LinkedIn announce layoffs. Thousands of Indian professionals on H-1B visas now face a strict 60-day grace period to secure a new employer willing to sponsor their visa, switch to a different visa category, or leave the United States. The combination of rising Silicon Valley layoffs, AI-driven restructuring, and a slowing job market has intensified pressure on t

A disturbing crime unfolded in Outer Delhi on May 11, 2026, when a woman was allegedly gang-raped inside a moving private sleeper bus. She boarded the bus at Saraswati Vihar bus stand around midnight. CCTV cameras along the 7-kilometer route recorded the journey, including passages near Deepali Chowk Metro, Mangolpuri flyover, Peeragarhi, and Udyog Nagar Metro, before the bus stopped near Nangloi railway road. The seized private bus was brought to Rani Bagh Police Station, with auth