Dominican Republic’s Joheirry Mola takes home the Miss World 2026 crown
Joheirry Mola of the Dominican Republic has been crowned Miss World 2026, bringing home the coveted title after an exciting grand finale held in Vietnam today, September 5. Representing the Dominican Republic, she emerged as the winner after competing against contestants from across the globe.
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Iran claims new attacks on US warships over naval blockade; Pete Hegseth vows to sink oil tankers
Iran’s retaliatory strikes against the United States continued as the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force claimed to have fired several ballistic missiles at a US aircraft carrier and a destroyer. The IRGC alleged that the two warships had been harassing Iranian vessels and were involved in a naval blockade against the Islamic Republic.
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Putin meets Witkoff, Kushner in Kremlin as US pushes to revive Russia-Ukraine peace process
Russian President Vladimir Putin met US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner at the Kremlin on Saturday as Washington sought to revive stalled efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war. The closed-door meeting lasted more than three hours and came amid an intensifying wave of aerial attacks between Russia and Ukraine.
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President Murmu appoints Dr Dinesh Sharma as LG of Andaman and Nicobar Islands
President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday appointed Dr Dinesh Sharma as the Lieutenant Governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, with effect from the date he assumes charge of office, Rashtrapati Bhavan said in a statement. “The President of India is pleased to appoint Dr. Dinesh Sharma as Lt Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands with effect from the date he assumes charge of his office,” the Rashtrapati Bhavan said in a communique issued late Saturday night.
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Fede Valverde, Ronald Araujo, Darwin Nunez named as Uruguay announce provisional squad for India clash
Uruguay have announced a 46-man provisional squad for their upcoming tour of Asia, where they will play Japan, South Korea and finally India at Salt Lake Stadium on October 6. The fixture will also mark the beginning of Diego Forlan’s tenure as Uruguay’s senior head coach. The former Inter Milan striker took responsibility after the two-time world champion flopped miserably at the 2026 FIFA World Cup under Marcelo Bielsa.
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Kashmir to host its first International Film Festival with 135 films from 41 countries; check schedule
After remaining a favourite destination for filmmakers across India for decades, Kashmir is set to begin a new chapter in its cinematic journey as the Valley hosts its first International Film Festival from September 7 to 10, 2026.
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Mirzapur: The Movie crosses Rs 30 crore in India in two days; know Day 2 collection as per early updates
Mirzapur: The Movie continued its theatrical run on Saturday, September 5, following a strong opening on its first day, Friday. The film, which brings the popular Mirzapur franchise to the big screen, has been receiving positive responses from audiences and has also crossed the Rs 30 crore mark within two days of its release.
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Police complaint flied against Nishu Azad in Delhi for insulting Hindu deities
Supreme Court lawyer Amita Sachdeva has lodged a complaint with the Delhi Police against Nishu Azad for insulting Hindu deities. The complainant claims she had previously given an opportunity to remove the objectionable posts concerning Lord Shiva, Lord Krishna, Goddess Saraswati, and Durga.
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Miraculous rescue: Two people, found alive under debris, rescued after 11 days of Nepal flash flood
When God plans your long life, no devastation can kill you. In a miraculous way, two precious lives were saved by the rescue team who are engaged in the rescue operations on the 11th day since the devastating floods that struck Nepal on August 26th. While one 64-year-old woman was rescued after 11 days of the flash flood, another Chinese national was rescued from the Edit-4 tunnel of the flood-affected Upper Trishuli-1 (216 MW) hydropower project.
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Bengaluru PGs under scanner, 23 served notices over food safety and hygiene violations
The Food Safety Division of the Food Safety and Drug Administration Department conducted a special inspection drive across paying guest (PG) accommodations in Bengaluru on Friday, following widespread public complaints about poor food quality and unhygienic conditions. The inspection campaign covered PGs across Bengaluru city, Bengaluru Rural and areas under the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA). Officials inspected a total of 64 PG accommodations during the drive.
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