A viral video claims to show a Hindu woman with 24 children, including 16 sons and 8 daughters. However, the claim is false. The woman, identified as Khushbu Pathak, has only two children. The video was scripted for entertainment and was produced by a YouTube content team.
A Texas man visiting Yellowstone National Park said he was 'scared, but not super afraid' when a young wolf trailed him for about 10 minutes and even continued to hang around after he blasted it twice with bear spray.
Haryanvi singer and YouTuber Ankit Baliyan was shot dead by unidentified assailants outside a gym in Shamli, Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday evening. Police rushed him to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared him dead. Investigators are examining CCTV footage to identify the attackers and determine the motive. Baliyan was known for Haryanvi music, podcasts and vlogs.
Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe has rejected his growing public profile, saying, 'I am no celebrity' and that he is simply doing his duty. Speaking at a Mumbai Press Club event, Mundhe stressed stronger institutional systems, digital technology, food safety and transparency, while saying his only interest is to serve the people of Maharashtra.
World War 3 fears have grown after UK security sources warned Britain could face Russian retaliation over Andy Burnham’s support for Ukraine. Defence manufacturers are reportedly strengthening physical and cyber security, while a former Russian official raised the possibility of 'semi-military' action. The warnings come amid rising UK-Russia tensions.
Delhi dating app scam modus operandi: A Dombivli software developer allegedly lost INR 11,05,852 to a man she met on Aisle who promised marriage and claimed to work at PwC. He allegedly sought money for his father’s kidney treatment and later sent fake transfer screenshots. The woman continued paying until August 10 before realising she had been duped.
Nepal floods: India is preparing an immediate relief mission as devastating flash floods leave at least 19 dead and hundreds missing, including more than 100 Indians. IAF C-130 and C-17 aircraft carrying relief supplies are on standby, while an NDRF flood rescue team is ready for deployment subject to Nepal’s approval. PM Modi spoke to Balendra Shah.
Two hotels in Delhi's Aerocity, reportedly booked to accommodate foreign guests attending the upcoming BRICS Summit, have been flagged by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) for food safety, hygiene, and storage deficiencies.
Elon Musk has been awarded Ukraine’s Order of Freedom by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy amid Kyiv’s efforts to secure wider Starlink access for drones operating inside Russia. The honour recognises Musk’s contributions to human life, freedom and Ukraine-US relations, while Musk remains reluctant to allow Starlink terminals over Russian territory.
Professional services giant Deloitte has agreed to pay USD 21.5 million (nearly INR 178 crore) to settle allegations brought by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) that its internal diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies violated federal contracting regulations, the department announced.
Muslims worldwide are celebrating Eid Milad Un Nabi 2026 today, August 26, marking the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad on the 12th day of Rabi' al-Awwal. The occasion features prayers, spiritual gatherings, charity drives, and communal meals. To celebrate, people are sharing festive wishes, messages and HD wallpapers across social platforms.
At least 38 inmates at Guwahati Central Jail have tested positive for HIV during routine medical screening conducted after their admission in judicial custody, sources said. Several inmates reportedly have a history of drug use, but officials clarified that the cases were detected after admission and were not linked to drug use inside the prison.
Ayub's, Mumbai’s popular late-night eatery, has had its food licence suspended by the Maharashtra FDA after inspectors found eggs stored at room temperature, stagnant water, open drains and houseflies. The FDA also flagged poor segregation of raw and cooked food, inadequate pest control and hygiene facilities during an August 22 inspection.
Kuku Kohli, the director of Phool Aur Kaante, died on Tuesday, August 25, at a Mumbai hospital after suffering a heart attack. He had been admitted two days earlier and underwent a stent procedure. Kohli, who launched Ajay Devgn as a leading actor, is survived by his wife Aruna Irani and two children.
Rahul Gandhi has backed Kriti Sanon amid Kangana Ranaut's criticism over her outfit in a Raksha Bandhan jewellery advertisement, saying, 'What a woman wears, what she does and where she goes – is her choice. Stop trolling women for exercising their freedom.' Sanon had earlier defended the campaign and said, 'Culture & Traditions are in her heart, not in her neckline!'
Viral videos show a foreign youth allegedly creating a disturbance near a hotel on Station Road in Bareilly on Monday evening, drawing a crowd at the spot. The man was reportedly intoxicated, though this has not been officially confirmed. Police said the matter has been forwarded to the concerned authorities for investigation and necessary action.
A 17-year-old student was injured after an iron rod reportedly flew off during road-widening demolition work in Mumbai’s Vidyavihar East on Tuesday. In a separate incident, a 15-year-old girl was injured in an alleged hit-and-run in Juhu on August 18. Police are probing the Juhu case and working to identify the unidentified rider.
A US Air Force C-17 Globemaster III landed at Moscow’s Vnukovo Airport on Tuesday after flying from Riga, Latvia. The aircraft, registered 07-7181, had arrived in Riga from Camp Springs near Washington on August 23. The Kremlin said it had no information on the flight, while its purpose, passengers and cargo remain unclear.
Muslims worldwide are preparing to observe Eid Milad Un Nabi on August 25–26, 2026, commemorating the birth of the Prophet Muhammad. The occasion features night-long prayers, processions, charity, and reflection on the Prophet’s teachings. People mark the day by sharing reflective wishes, text messages and HD wallpapers with family.
A 20-year-old caretaker, Anil Kumar, died after being electrocuted while fixing an exposed live wire on the waterlogged terrace of an under-construction four-storey building in Gurugram’s Sector-67 on Sunday night. Police said his legs were in the water when the wire touched his forearm. His family did not allege foul play and the body was handed over after an autopsy.
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