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A man checks a destroyed home that was hit by an Israeli airstrike in Ansar village, southern Lebanon. | Photo Credit: AP An Israeli airstrike on southern Lebanon killed seven people and wounded three early Saturday (August 15, 2026), one of the deadliest attacks since a precarious truce between Israel and Hezbollah went into effect on June 20.State-run National News Agency said the airstrike targeted a home on the edge of the village of Ansar and that paramedics were still searching through the rubble.West Asia LIVEIsrael and the Lebanese government announced a “framework agreement” on June 26, laying out a…

SRA steps up Mumbai slum redevelopment with cluster projects The Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) has set a target of developing 5,09,873 rehabilitation homes by December 2030 as Maharashtra seeks to accelerate stalled and ongoing slum redevelopment projects across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.SRA chief executive officer Mahendra Kalyankar outlined the targets while presenting Maharashtra’s affordable housing and cluster development policies at a national conference organised jointly by the ministry of housing and urban affairs and Niti Aayog.The authority has set year-wise targets of 90,264 rehabilitation homes by December 2026, 1,48,219 by December 2027, 2,44,356 by December 2028, 3,61,026 by December 2029…

As the Tricolour flutters in the breeze, patriotic songs play on loudspeakers and neighbourhoods gather to celebrate the 80th Independence Day, Bengaluru eco-activists are urging citizens to rethink the use of balloons in festive décor. Reviving their “No balloons please” campaign, the group is encouraging people to opt for sustainable alternatives that don’t leave behind environmental waste.Sustainability changemaker and writer Odette Katrak, who is leading the awareness drive, says the idea is to make people aware of the impact of balloons while showing how celebrations can be colourful and creative without them. “Last year, we had an owl hanging from…

Representative Image of a cemetery with solar panels surrounded by wildflowers and native grasses (AI-generated image) At the back of a Catholic cemetery in Torrington, Connecticut, a wide field once sat empty for years, too far from the graves to ever be needed. Then came rows of dark solar panels, built on land owned by the Catholic Cemeteries Association of the Archdiocese of Hartford. According to reporting by Connecticut Public, the array holds roughly 7,000 solar panels across about a dozen acres, developed by the Hartford-based firm Verogy under a 20-year lease with the cemetery association. None of the panels…

Gina said they had an “amazing” day and worked out they and their guests had collectively donated more than £1k to charities.She said she and Jacob, who are both 32, love buying from charity shops and wanted to encourage more people to do so.The barista and musician, who works at Short and Stout in Hoole, said she spotted her dress after finishing work one day and “it fitted me perfectly”, before her friend, seamstress Grace Patton, modified it for her big day.Gina also bought a range of other wedding dresses for her wedding-themed hen do. She said she and Jacob,…

Cristian Romero says he “wasn’t perfect” during his five years with Tottenham Hotspur, with his move to Atletico Madrid confirmed.The La Liga side have paid £34.2m for the 28-year-old Argentina centre-back, who has joined on a five-year deal.Romero’s last game for Tottenham was against Sunderland in April, when he left the field in tears with a knee injury that would rule him out of Spurs’ last six Premier League games of the season.The team were in a relegation battle and Romero upset fans by planning to be in Argentina for their final game, to watch his first club Belgrano play…

Australia are struggling in the ongoing first Test against Bangladesh at home in Darwin but from Mitchell Starc’s point of view, there is good news as on the second day on Friday he went past India great Kapil Dev on the Test wickets tally.Mitchell Starc is some sight in full flight. (AP)Starc, who on Thursday had removed opener Shadman Islam to equal Kapil’s record of 434 wickets in the longest format, picked up the wicket of Bangladesh wicketkeeper batsman Litton Das for a duck to move past the Indian legend into the 11th position among the highest wicket-takers in Tests.Also…

For August 15, 2026, traditional Panchang guidance suggests a day that favours disciplined effort, practical planning and steady progress. With Shanivar, Shukla Tritiya and Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra influencing the day, the best results are likely to come from organised work, clear communication and thoughtful decisions rather than impulsive action or uncertain commitments.Panchang TodayHow to use it: Prefer this period for constructive work and meaningful plans. Avoid new beginnings during Rahu Kaal.What Today’s Panchang MeansIn traditional Panchang interpretation, Shanivar (Saturday) is associated with patience, discipline and practical thinking. Combined with Shukla Tritiya, the day supports gradual progress, refining plans and strengthening…

As India celebrates its 80th Independence Day today on August 15, one of the most remarkable places to experience the spirit of the Tricolour remains at the Attari-Wagah border in Punjab. Rising 418 feet above the ground, the monumental national flag at Attari is also the tallest national flagpole in India. Not many must be aware of this interesting fact about the country that the structure was commissioned by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).India’s Tallest FlagAttari Border near Amritsar in Punjab holds the prestigious title of being home to India’s tallest flag. The border lies roughly 30–35 km…

New Delhi , August 15 : President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday paid homage at the National War Memorial on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day.Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General NS Raja Subramani, Chief of the Army Staff General Dhiraj Seth, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Krishna Swaminathan and Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal AP Singh paid homage to the country’s fallen heroes at the National War Memorial on Independence Day.Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid floral tributes to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, at Rajghat on the occasion of…