8 on board as twin-engine Cessna charter plane crashes in remote Alaska
8 on board as twin-engine Cessna charter plane crashes in remote Alaska
Day: August 21, 2026
Powerful earthquake of magnitude 6.7 strikes Peru’s southern Andes
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake shook Peru’s southern Andes Mountains on Thursday, according to the US Geological Survey. There were no immediate reports of damage. The USGS said the quake occurred at 1 pm local time and was centred 38 kilometers northwest of the city of Upahuacho, in the Parinacochas province of the Ayacucho region. It…
Perez Hilton was granted supervised visits with his children after custody was temporarily transferred to his mother
Perez Hilton has been granted supervised visitation rights with his children following a recent hospitalization due to self-harm. Currently, his mother has temporary custody of the three young kids, and the court has sealed all related documents to safeguard their privacy. During this challenging time, Hilton is prioritizing his health and recovery under medical supervision.
Stocks to watch: Tata Motors, Tata Power, Mankind Pharma, SBI, RailTel
Stocks to watch today: Tata Motors, Tata Power, Mankind Pharma, SBI, RailTel, KIMS, DEE Development Engineers, L&T Finance, KIMS, sugar stock, among others, will be in focus today.
Ayush Viz on life after Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai: Directing ads now, always open to acting
For actor Ayush Viz, his portrayal of Mohit has been transformative, enhancing his own traits of patience and empathy. With experience as an assistant director on prominent Bollywood projects, he now focuses on directing commercials, while still cherishing opportunities to act. His passion for acting drives him to seek new roles in the future.
HDFC Sec suggests Bear Spread on Nifty Midcap, Bull Spread on Canara Bank
Long build-up was seen in Canara Bank futures, with open interest rising alongside a 0.7 per cent increase in price.
Fungal onions, plastic in idlis: Karnataka food raids expose rampant violations at railway stations
A food safety inspection at 36 Karnataka railway stations found suspected non-permitted colours in sweets. Expired dairy products and fungal growth on vegetables were also discovered during the inspections. Unhygienic conditions were noted in some railway station hotels and food preparation areas. Vande Bharat trains were found to be maintained clean, though some food products…
China to be India’s main long-term competitor, says ex-Army chief Naravane
India’s attention towards Pakistan was driven largely by the continuing threat of terrorism, but China is going to be New Delhi’s main competitor across multiple domains in the long-term, asserted former Army chief General Manoj Naravane on Thursday. While refraining from using the term “enemy” in context of China, he stressed the need for a…
‘Some encounters feel like a dream, but the expression turned out a little comical’; ‘Khalifa’ actor Shammy Thilakan recalls meeting Shammi Kapoor
Actor Shammy Thilakan shared a memorable meeting with Bollywood icon Shammi Kapoor. He posted a photograph of their handshake, calling the encounter a dream. Thilakan humorously described his own expression in the picture as comical. He recalled being stunned by Kapoor’s star presence and personality. The actor connected the moment to Shammi Kapoor’s iconic ‘Yahoo’…
Canadian provincial leader calls Trump a ‘bad person’ amid trade talks
The premier of a Canadian province launched a blistering attack on US President Donald Trump on Thursday, calling him a “bad person” and “not to be trusted” and urging Canada to keep fighting rather than rush to make concessions in trade talks with Washington. Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew said Canada has leverage in the talks…