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Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for August 24, 2026. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Our astrologer has analyzed the movements of the planets and the alignment of the stars to bring you the most accurate and up-to-date horoscope predictions for the day ahead. Get ready to discover what the stars have in store for you today.AriesToday, you are blessed by Jupiter and the Moon. You may receive rewards for your social service and charitable efforts. Your seniors are likely to appreciate your work, and you may…
For years, the monsoon came with an unspoken travel warning: stay home, wait for the rain to pass and plan that holiday later. That thinking is changing. Indian travellers are increasingly looking at the rainy season as a good time to take a break, particularly when the idea of travel itself is shifting from one big annual holiday to shorter, more experience-led escapes.According to Mr Vishal Vincent Tony, Managing Director, Aratt Developers, the change has a lot to do with what travellers now want from their time away.“The perception of the monsoon as an off-season for travel has changed significantly…
The number of bank fraud cases reported in Andhra Pradesh fell sharply to 522 in 2025-26 from 2,436 in the previous financial year, even as frauds involving ₹371.96 crore were reported during the year, according to Reserve Bank of India data cited by the Centre in Lok Sabha.The state reported 3,864 bank fraud cases involving ₹174.08 crore in 2023-24. While the number of cases fell to 2,436 in 2024-25, the amount involved surged to ₹915.68 crore. In 2025-26, the number of reported cases fell by nearly 79%, while the amount involved declined by around 59% to ₹371.96 crore.The data also…
There was a time when music and art in Kashmir were not merely forms of entertainment. They were woven into the very fabric of life. A song accompanied a wedding, a wanwun brought women together in celebration, a mystic verse became a vehicle of spiritual contemplation, and a craftsman transformed wood, paper, wool or stone into an expression of an inherited aesthetic. Poetry was sung, stories were narrated, and music travelled from one generation to another without the need for institutions, archives or digital platforms. Culture lived because people lived it.Today, that world is changing.The Kashmir of the present is…
Sweden has taken a major step toward developing a long-range precision strike capability after a Gripen C fighter conducted the country’s first live launch of a Taurus KEPD 350 missile. The August 21 test at the Vidsel Test Range verified the aircraft-weapon interface during an actual airborne launch, according to Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration. The Taurus has a reported range of more than 500 kilometres and is designed to strike hardened targets such as command centres, bunkers, airfields, bridges and ports. The missile uses terrain-following flight and a combination of INS, GPS, terrain-reference and image-based navigation systems. Source link
Beirut: Kurdish women hold a portrait of Iranian Mahsa Amini who died in Iran after being arrested by Iran’s morality police for allegedly violating its strictly-enforced dress code. (Photo: AP) Iran’s long-running debate over mandatory hijab has resurfaced as hardliners push for stricter enforcement, even as the country grapples with the fallout of its conflict with the US.During the height of the conflict, women without headscarves were seen at pro-government gatherings and in state media, suggesting that authorities were reluctant to enforce the rules amid more pressing concerns.In recent weeks, however, conservative clerics and politicians have intensified calls for a…
India vs Australia Live Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: The Netherlands have kept India’s FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 semifinal hopes alive by defeating China 4-1 in their final Pool E match on Sunday. The result was crucial for India, who needed China to either lose or draw against the defending champions before facing Australia in their own must-win encounter.China started the day with two points, while India and Australia had one point each. A victory for China would have taken them to five points and eliminated both India and Australia from semifinal contention. Instead, the Netherlands comfortably secured a…
Srinagar: Union minister Jitendra Singh on Sunday said that the youth of Kashmir are highly aspirational and keen to be part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s growth story.Addressing a two-day meeting of J&K BJP office-bearers in Srinagar, he said greater engagement with citizens, particularly the younger generation, would help strengthen their participation in the opportunities emerging from the country’s development journey.The meeting, which began on Sunday, is being held after the constitution of the new team of functionaries at the national level by the BJP’s national president. Besides party affairs, the members will discuss the strategy for the upcoming assembly…
Ahmedabad, Aug 23 (IANS) Merely passing examinations should not be treated as the measure of success, Gujarat Science and Technology Minister Arjunbhai Modhwadia said at the conclusion of the three-day Space Festival-2026 in Ahmedabad on Sunday, urging students to make continuous learning part of their lives.Ahmedabad, Merely passing examinations should not be treated as the measure of success, Gujarat Science and Technology Minister Arjunbhai Modhwadia said at the conclusion of the three-day Space Festival-2026 in Ahmedabad, urging students to make continuous learning part of their lives.Addressing students at Gujarat Science City, where the festival was organised from August 21 to…
A video of a Taiwanese man hugging and twirling with an Indian woman has been doing the rounds on social media. The man in the video is Taiwanese actor and model Cheng Chang Fan.Cheng Chang Fan dating an Indian girl?What is the viral video?In 2025, Cheng Chang Fan posted a video of himself looking affectionately at a hotel staff member who welcomed him with a customary aarti and tilak. Their polite and warm interaction was captured on camera and went viral, with many viewers noticing their apparent chemistry and speculating that their encounter could eventually turn romantic.A year after sharing…