The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is moving forward with a regulatory plan to expand an existing immigration surcharge on H-1B and L-1 visa petitions to include stay-extension applications.
Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology has issued a three-day ultimatum to Meta, demanding a personal apology from CEO Mark Zuckerberg following the temporary takedown of a video posted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Banyuwangi Police named a 17-year-old student, MD, as a suspect after an explicit video known as 'yang wes yang' went viral. Charged under the Child Protection Law, he faces up to 15 years in prison. The female minor involved withdrew from school, while authorities search for those who circulated the media, according to CNN Indonesia.
Sharing the footage on Tuesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the strike, describing it as part of a ongoing 'human safari' tactics used by Russian forces to target non-combatants in frontline regions.
Gold rate in Dubai remained unchanged at the start of the week on Wednesday, August 5. Bullion values consolidated following recent weekend sessions, maintaining stable pricing levels for consumers, expatriates, and international investors across standard purities. Scroll below to see the 18K, 21K, 22K and 24K Dubai gold rates (gold prices) for today, August 5, in AED, USD and INR.
A cab driver filmed a couple allegedly being intimate during a ride in a viral Instagram reel, sparking debate. This follows a July 2026 video where a driver stopped and scolded a pair for romancing in his cab, calling it 'not OYO'. The clips raise questions of privacy, public decency, and whether drivers act from moral concern or for online views.
ring a vlog shoot near Konark, Odisha, a new Audi Q3 Sportback of content creator Nishant Kumar got stuck in wet sand. A Mercedes-Benz GLS tried to tow it but also became trapped. A local tractor eventually rescued both after two hours. While the Audi escaped unhurt, water and sand damaged the Mercedes, causing major repair costs that warranty would not cover.
A widespread disruption affected WhatsApp users across India and globally on Monday evening after multiple accounts were unexpectedly placed 'under review', temporarily blocking access to messaging and app features without prior notice.
The Directorate of Kerala State Lotteries will officially announce the results of the popular Sthree-Sakthi SS-531 weekly lottery of today. Held at Gorky Bhavan in Thiruvananthapuram, the 3 PM draw attracts widespread participation from ticket holders across the state, offering substantial cash prizes structured including an INR 1 crore jackpot, under strict state government supervision.
Tej Pratap Yadav has gone viral after a video showed him approaching a parked car near the Ganga river in Patna's Digha area and advising its occupants to "go to a hotel." The clip has sparked widespread discussion and memes on social media. The circumstances shown in the video have not been independently verified.
Eminent educationist, philanthropist, and former Governor of Tripura, Bihar, and West Bengal, Padma Shri Dr. Dnyandeo Yashwantrao (D. Y.) Patil, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, in Kolhapur at the age of 90. He died due to age-related health complications.
Shortly after the app reappeared on the App Store, Telegram shared a brief post on its official X account saying, 'Reports of my demise are greatly exaggerated 🍎.' The phrase, widely associated with author Mark Twain, was seen as a tongue-in-cheek response to speculation surrounding the app's disappearance.
A Banyuwangi student issued a public apology following the leak of explicit videos that sparked an online uproar. The footage triggered a police investigation and spawned the viral 'Yang wes yang' Javanese audio meme ('Darling, stop'). The student was withdrawn from school, while police warned the public against sharing the clips.
DMK leader and Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin was detained by Tamil Nadu police on Tuesday following formal complaints filed by the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) regarding allegedly offensive comments directed at actor Trisha Krishnan.
Former India captain MS Dhoni made a high-speed appearance at the Madras International Circuit in Irungattukottai, near Chennai, on Monday, completing multiple laps on a superbike during a promotional event organized by tyre manufacturer TVS Eurogrip.
The ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) filed a formal complaint on Tuesday with the National Commission for Women (NCW) against DMK youth wing secretary and Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin over an allegedly offensive remark directed at a film actor during a political demonstration in Thanjavur.
Messaging platform WhatsApp temporarily blocked access for numerous users globally on Monday after placing their accounts under a 24-hour review process without prior warning.
Telegram has been restored on Apple's App Store after briefly disappearing from the platform worldwide, ending several hours of uncertainty for users attempting to download the messaging app. The company confirmed the restoration on Monday but did not explain why the app had been removed, while Apple has not commented on the incident.
A high school student in Banyuwangi, East Java, issued a public apology after an explicit video involving a school uniform went viral online. Local police have launched a juvenile justice investigation, secured physical evidence, and issued a stern warning against sharing content that reveals the identity of the minor involved.
Police in Banyuwangi are investigating leaked explicit videos involving two local high school students. The incident sparked a surge in Google searches for terms like 'MAN 3 Banyuwangi' and 'Yank wes yank' - a viral audio phrase extracted from the footage. One student was withdrawn from school, while authorities warned against sharing the clips.
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