The Perseid meteor shower 2026 is peaking around August 12-13, with the predicted global maximum at 14:53 UTC on August 13, or 8:23 pm IST. The exact peak falls during daylight in the US, while Indian viewers should watch after midnight and before dawn. A New Moon means darker skies, improving chances of seeing bright meteors away from city lights.
Why Assam wants to cut Kaziranga’s eco-sensitive zone from 10 km to 1 km is at the centre of a fresh conservation and development debate. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said the state will approach the Centre within two months. The 10-km provision will remain in force until a revised ESZ is formally notified, while the proposal could affect infrastructure plans around Kaziranga.
A thief in Varanasi allegedly spent nearly four and a half hours inside a motorcycle showroom, drinking coffee, taking a shower, drying his clothes and performing a 'lungi' dance before stealing a brand-new KTM bike worth around INR 4.71 lakh. CCTV captured the entire sequence, and police are using the footage and fingerprints to identify the suspect.
A reel video reimagining a popular 'Friends' scene with Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe has gone viral on social media. The edit draws a parallel between fictional health inspector Larry, who repeatedly shuts down restaurants over health code violations, and Mundhe's recent food-safety enforcement drives across Maharashtra, giving the sitcom scene a current Indian context.
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) chief spokesperson Saurav Das on Wednesday alleged that Puducherry Police visited his family home and questioned his relatives, calling the action 'harassment'. Das claimed the police action was carried out at the direction of the BJP government and the Union government.
Tata Sons Chairman N. Chandrasekaran has urged employees across the conglomerate to ignore speculation and focus on business execution, following his announcement that he will step down at the end of his term on February 20, 2027.
Parsi New Year (Shahenshahi Navroz) in 2026 sees calendar confusion between August 15 and 16 due to non-leap year shifts in the Zoroastrian calendar. However, official holiday schedules from the Reserve Bank of India, as well as the Maharashtra and Gujarat state governments, designate Saturday, August 15, 2026, as the public holiday.
A parliamentary inquiry committee has found Justice Yashwant Varma guilty of misconduct after he failed to explain the source and ownership of substantial cash discovered at his official residence, according to a report tabled in both Houses of Parliament on Wednesday.
Malayalam YouTuber and actor Akhil NRD has been at the centre of social media discussions after reports claimed that his wife Megha left their home with another man. A CCTV video circulating online reportedly shows Megha leaving at night with luggage and meeting a man outside.
Skywatchers can spot a 'rainbow meteor shower' during the peak of the annual Perseids from August 12 to 13, 2026. The vivid colors occur as cosmic debris burns in Earth's atmosphere, releasing elements like magnesium (green) and sodium (orange). Dark skies and midnight viewing provide optimal conditions for observing the fireballs.
NHAI has launched a digital Local Pass on the RajmargYatra app, allowing eligible private vehicle users living within 20 km of select toll plazas to apply online without visiting the plaza. The first rollout is at Delhi’s Mundka-Bakkarwala Toll Plaza. Here’s how the pass works, how DigiLocker and VAHAN verify details, and who can apply.
Karnataka bandh on August 13 is set to be preceded by a border blockade at Attibele, where Kannada activists have stopped traffic between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The protest is linked to water disputes over Mekedatu, Mahadayi and Kalasa Banduri. Here's what is open and closed, what commuters can expect and what Vatal Nagaraj has announced ahead of the statewide bandh.
Newslaundry is facing questions from some former employees over its POSH mechanisms, Internal Complaints Committee and workplace culture after the portal withdrew a 2014 article on the Tarun Tejpal case. Former staffers raised concerns on social media, while Newslaundry said its ICC has acted on four complaints since 2017 and maintained that it is POSH compliant.
A stray dog menace in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri has prompted authorities to shut around 45 schools in Kotranka after at least seven people were bitten in two days. All victims received treatment and anti-rabies medication. Police and veterinary teams have been tasked with locating and safely capturing the suspected dogs as officials work to contain the threat.
Spotify announced a major policy update targeting synthetic creators, confirming it will begin tagging virtual and artificial intelligence-generated artist profiles with an “AI Persona” label starting in mid-September.
A Maine lifeguard with more than five decades of experience survived a suspected great white shark encounter at Scarborough Beach State Park. Greg Wilfert was pulled 5 to 6 feet underwater after a shark grabbed his rescue torpedo. He escaped and returned safely to shore. The beach was temporarily closed, while officials increased monitoring of the waters.
A gray cat covered in red dye or paint has sparked concern after being spotted roaming League City, Texas. League City Animal Care is working with local cat caregivers to safely trap the feline but has urged residents not to approach or feed her. Online users have speculated about a possible link to dog fighting, but authorities have not confirmed such a connection or announced an investigation.
The Union Government has blocked 3,718 mobile applications, including illegal loan platforms, and prevented financial losses worth over ₹11,158 crore as part of a nationwide effort to curb digital scams.
A security guard in Bengaluru narrowly escaped serious injury after a car rammed into the main gate of a residential apartment complex around 1:42 am on Sunday. The video shows the guard approaching the gate as the vehicle suddenly accelerates and crashes into it. Police are investigating whether the driver lost control or deliberately drove into the gate.
The bodies of a young man and a 17-year-old girl were recovered from a residence in Deshalpur village under the Suri police station limits in Birbhum district on Tuesday morning, triggering widespread concern in the area.
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