Mass shooting at New York City restaurant, 3 feared dead, 8 wounded
At least three people were killed and eight others injured after multiple gunmen opened fire inside a Brooklyn restaurant early Sunday morning, according to reports. The incident reportedly occurred around 3:30 a.m. at the Taste of the City Lounge on Franklin Avenue in Crown Heights.
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‘Rajesh Khanna gave me mangalsutra,’ Anita Advani opens up about her secret relationship
Rajesh Khanna, a late actor from the Hindi film industry, is still remembered for his brilliant acting. Apart from this, there have been talks of his love story, marriage and separation with actress Dimple Kapadia.
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Namma Metro boost for Bengaluru: Yellow Line train services to start early | Check date and timings
The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) announced on Sunday (August 17) that Yellow Line trains will begin operations at 5:00 am on Monday (August 18), instead of the usual 6:30 am. The move comes in anticipation of a surge in passenger traffic after the extended Independence Day weekend. The first trains will depart simultaneously from RV Road and Delta Electronics Bommasandra stations at 5:00 am.
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Pilot’s quick thinking saves lives of 48 passengers after mid-air scare on Belagavi–Mumbai flight | Video
A major tragedy was averted on Saturday morning (August 16) when a Belagavi–Mumbai flight experienced a technical glitch in one of its engines. The aircraft, which took off from Belagavi at 7:50 am and was scheduled to land in Mumbai by 8:50 am, encountered trouble soon after takeoff.
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Janmashtami 2025: Devotees celebrate across globe, including Pakistan’s historic Krishna temples
The festival of Janmashtami, celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna, is being observed with great fervour and devotion across India. Long queues of devotees have been seen outside temples nationwide. However, what many might not know is that Janmashtami is also celebrated in Pakistan, where several historic Krishna temples still exist and continue to attract devotees during this auspicious occasion.
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Massive fire breaks out at Axis Bank ATM in Noida Extension’s Supertech Mart | Video
A fire broke out at an Axis Bank ATM located inside Supertech Mart in Noida Extension on Saturday (August 16), creating panic among those present in the building. Shoppers and staff were reportedly alarmed as smoke began to spread in the area.
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Kareena Kapoor, Soha and Saba share heartfelt wishes for Saif Ali Khan on his 55th birthday | See Post
Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan turned 55 on Saturday, August 16, 2025, and his special day was made even more memorable with heartfelt wishes from his family. His wife Kareena Kapoor Khan and sisters Soha and Saba Ali Khan took to social media to shower love for the actor.
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Pakistan again extends closure of Rahim Yar Khan airbase destroyed by Indian strikes during Operation Sindoor
Pakistan’s Rahim Yar Khan airbase in Punjab province will remain closed until August 22, 2025, following extensive damage caused by India’s precision strikes during Operation Sindoor in May 2025. Initially expected to reopen by August 6, the base central to Pakistan’s air defense network seems to have suffered irreparable damage to its runway and operational facilities. The Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) issued by Pakistan has been updated. Open-source intelligence expert Damien Saymon in a post on social media, wrote, “Pakistan once again issues a NOTAM for Rahim Yar Khan, the runway struck by India in May 2025 now remains offline till 22 Aug 2025 (estimated).”
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Andhra govt launches ‘Stree Shakti’ free bus travel scheme for women: All you need to know
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday rolled out the “Stree Shakti” scheme — a statewide initiative offering free bus travel for women. The launch event, held in Amaravati, was attended by key NDA allies and leaders. As part of the scheme, all girls, women, and transgender persons holding Andhra Pradesh domicile status will be eligible to avail free travel on state-run buses, allowing them to commute anywhere within the state without bearing travel expenses.
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‘If we remain silent…’: Assam CM Sarma warns of demographic threat on Independence Day
In a fiercely worded and emotionally charged Independence Day speech, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma issued a stark warning about what he described as a “demographic threat” posed by “unknown people,” urging the state’s indigenous population to rise in defense of their identity, land, and culture.
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