R Rajesh, a 36-year-old swimming and rappelling instructor from Thiruvananthapuram, died while rescuing a stranded farmer during floods in Kerala's Kannur district after giving away his own life jacket. His body was recovered after a three-day search. Rajesh had also participated in rescue operations during the 2018 Kerala floods and the 2024 Wayanad landslides, drawing tributes from leaders across the state.
A 26-year-old man in North Wales has been fined after climbing onto the roof of Ysbyty Glan Clwyd hospital dressed in a 'Grim Reaper'-style outfit, alarming staff, patients and visitors. Leon Gillespie pleaded guilty to causing a nuisance on NHS premises. He also admitted separate shoplifting offences involving cat food, litter, food and drinks, and was ordered to pay fines, costs and compensation.
Seven years after Jet Airways suspended operations, its first Boeing 777 aircraft departed Mumbai on Monday after being sold to Malta-based Ace Aviation. The aircraft, one of three Boeing 777s acquired after the airline’s liquidation order, took off following additional regulatory clearances. Two more Boeing 777s are being prepared for departure, while other aircraft sales remain underway.
Onam is Kerala's 10-day harvest festival honoring King Mahabali. Celebrations begin on Atham, marked by the creation of initial floral carpets, and culminate on Thiruvonam, the grand final day featuring elaborate feasts and cultural events. Aligned with the Malayalam calendar, Atham falls on August 16 and Thiruvonam on August 26, 2026.
Lambert, an orange tabby cat with a congenital facial malformation, has gone viral on TikTok via @lambercillo. His widely set eyes and flattened nose give him a distinct, human-like appearance that attracted millions of views. Despite his asymmetrical features, Lambert lives a normal life, reflecting a popular social media trend.
A viral post on X has sparked a debate over Income Tax Return (ITR) filing deadlines after a woman claimed a first-time filer was charged a INR 5,000 late fee for submitting a return 2.5 hours late. The post said an INR 850 tax payment increased to INR 5,850 after the penalty was added. Users debated whether tax rules should allow more flexibility for minor delays.
A 60-year-old man in Chandrapur’s Neri village allegedly disguised his voice as a female government official to coerce a widow into s*xual relations. Invoking astrology and divine wrath, the suspect pressured the woman to approach her neighbor, who was the suspect himself. Police have registered an offense against Dattu Pise, who remains absconding as investigation continues.
The Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI) has declared the CMA Intermediate and Final June 2026 examination results. A total of 7,885 candidates completed the Intermediate course, while 4,220 cleared the Final course. Candidates can now access their scorecards online through the official ICMAI result portal using their login credentials.
Chipotle has removed jalapeños from restaurants in Minnesota and other affected locations after identifying the peppers as a potential source of a salmonella outbreak under investigation by health authorities. The FDA is leading a traceback probe as Minnesota reports 110 cases. The company says it acted proactively while the investigation continues.
Gold rate in India opened on a steady note on August 5, reflecting recent trends across domestic and global bullion markets. Scroll down to check the gold rate today, August 5, in Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai, Kolkata, Lucknow, Pune, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Jodhpur, Jaipur, Srinagar, Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram and Ahmedabad.
An Ohio father faces a felony assault charge after allegedly using his 11-year-old daughter’s TikTok account to lure her alleged rapist to his home, where he shot him twice. The suspect, Diego Montoya Gonzalez, was hospitalized and later indicted by a grand jury on eight counts, including rape and pandering s*xually oriented material involving minors.
Air India flight AI2379 from Phuket to Delhi encountered severe turbulence during cruise, injuring around 14 people, including passengers and crew, after the aircraft reportedly lost about 300 feet of altitude. The flight landed safely at Delhi's IGI Airport, where those injured received medical attention. Air India said no serious injuries have been reported.
An eight-year-old girl from Maharashtra's Palghar district died after an Indian spectacled cobra bit her through a bedsheet while she was lying on a mattress with her sister watching videos on a mobile phone. Experts have renewed calls for action against unsafe snake-handling content on social media that may encourage dangerous imitation.
FSSAI has issued a prohibition order against Dabur India, barring the sale of several products carrying unverifiable '100%' claims, including honey, ghee, coconut oil and apple cider vinegar. The regulator said the labels violate food advertising rules and directed Dabur to submit a compliance report within 15 days. The company's shares fell over 3%.
Students at Chhapra Engineering College in Bihar have raised concerns after alleging that the college principal and his driver entered the girls’ hostel late at night. The reported incident triggered protests by students over safety concerns and administrative conduct. Authorities have not yet issued a detailed statement, and further clarification is awaited.
A woman from Narmadapuram, Madhya Pradesh survived a severe snake bite after being attacked five times while cleaning her kitchen. Doctors treated Radha Bai Ahirwar with 35 anti-snake venom injections within 24 hours, including 10 doses in the first 40 minutes. She later underwent surgery for swelling caused by venom and has now been discharged.
A screening of Spider-Man: Brand New Day in Cartagena, Colombia was evacuated after a strong odor spread through a cinema auditorium, forcing hundreds of moviegoers to leave their seats. The incident happened at Cine Colombia’s Plaza Bocagrande multiplex, with the source of the smell still unidentified. The film itself continues to receive positive reviews and strong box office results.
New Zealand Green Party MP Tamatha Paul has criticised the country’s new English Language Bill, arguing Parliament should focus on cost-of-living pressures, job losses and other public concerns. Her remarks came after MPs voted to make English an official language alongside Māori and New Zealand Sign Language, sparking debate over priorities and language protection.
A customer has filed a food safety complaint against a restaurant in Vidyavihar West, Mumbai, alleging that a dead cockroach was found in a dish after it was partly consumed. The complainant claimed the diner was eight months pregnant and alleged the restaurant altered a bill after the incident. Authorities have been requested to investigate the matter.
Apple briefly removed Telegram from its App Store after a review found content violating its guidelines prohibiting child s*xual abuse material. The app was restored after Telegram removed the content and banned the user responsible. Existing users were unaffected, while the incident comes amid growing global regulatory scrutiny of the messaging platform.
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