Deportation case dismissed, but Andhra woman lands in ICE detention in US Venkata Narasamamba Vasamsetty, a lawful permanent resident, recently found herself in a troubling situation when ICE officials detained her, despite a judge terminating her immigration case in May. She has always been compliant with check-ins and carried the judge's order. Now, as she faces detention in Georgia, her family is urgently seeking help to ensure her release. Venkata Narasamamba Vasamsetty, a lawful permanent resident, recently found herself in a troubling situation when ICE officials detained her, despite a judge terminating her immigration case in May. She has always been compliant with check-ins and carried the judge's order. Now, as she faces detention in Georgia, her family is urgently seeking help to ensure her release. 15 newborns killed after fire breaks out at Islamabad hospital in Pakistan US halts visa appointments globally amid Trump's immigration crackdown United States visa appointments are paused worldwide for consular officer training. This initiative supports the administration's broader immigration enforcement efforts. Immigrant visa applicants are being notified of rescheduled interviews due to this program. The government is also tightening restrictions on legal immigration and visa issuances. These actions reflect ongoing reviews and adjustments to the US visa system. United States visa appointments are paused worldwide for consular officer training. This initiative supports the administration's broader immigration enforcement efforts. Immigrant visa applicants are being notified of rescheduled interviews due to this program. The government is also tightening restrictions on legal immigration and visa issuances. These actions reflect ongoing reviews and adjustments to the US visa system. Test cricketer takes legal action against school after forced retirement; here's why Pucovski retired from professional cricket in April last year at the age of 27 after suffering 13 documented concussions during his career. Pucovski retired from professional cricket in April last year at the age of 27 after suffering 13 documented concussions during his career. 6 killed, several hurt as private bus crashes into moving truck in Hyderabad Six people died and several others were injured in a bus accident. A private travel bus collided with a moving truck near Durgapuram stage. The bus was carrying forty-three passengers from Hyderabad to Vijayawada early Wednesday. Injured individuals were transported to local hospitals for immediate medical attention. Police have initiated an investigation to determine the precise cause of this tragic collision. Six people died and several others were injured in a bus accident. A private travel bus collided with a moving truck near Durgapuram stage. The bus was carrying forty-three passengers from Hyderabad to Vijayawada early Wednesday. Injured individuals were transported to local hospitals for immediate medical attention. Police have initiated an investigation to determine the precise cause of this tragic collision. Intel’s CPU market share hits 31-year low in ‘ugliest segment’ Intel has recently witnessed a decline in its PC and server CPU market share, dropping below seventy percent for the first time in thirty-one years. This downturn coincides with AMD achieving a historic high of thirty-point-seven percent, largely driven by increased shipments of gaming console chips. Moreover, the desktop CPU sector is grappling with a noteworthy drop in shipments, further emphasizing the industry shift. Intel has recently witnessed a decline in its PC and server CPU market share, dropping below seventy percent for the first time in thirty-one years. This downturn coincides with AMD achieving a historic high of thirty-point-seven percent, largely driven by increased shipments of gaming console chips. Moreover, the desktop CPU sector is grappling with a noteworthy drop in shipments, further emphasizing the industry shift. 'They had gone towards Sargodha': Ex-Navy officer backs ex-CDS on Kirana Hills remarks Former Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan discussed Operation Sindoor's success. He indicated loitering munitions were deployed near Sargodha during the operation. These munitions searched for radars and may have struck Kirana Hills. This occurred after failing to locate their intended targets in the region. Chauhan's comments clarified the operation's impact on the Pakistani hills. Former Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan discussed Operation Sindoor's success. He indicated loitering munitions were deployed near Sargodha during the operation. These munitions searched for radars and may have struck Kirana Hills. This occurred after failing to locate their intended targets in the region. Chauhan's comments clarified the operation's impact on the Pakistani hills. Mark Zuckerberg’s wife Priscilla Chan’s $125 million school to shut after 10 years The Primary School, known for its free education to low-income families, has officially closed after ten years. The cessation of funding from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative forced the board to make this difficult choice. Although the school offered a variety of support services, its academic performance failed to consistently align with state standards. Students will transfer to the Ravenswood City Elementary School District, with support provided for their educational transition. The Primary School, known for its free education to low-income families, has officially closed after ten years. The cessation of funding from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative forced the board to make this difficult choice. Although the school offered a variety of support services, its academic performance failed to consistently align with state standards. Students will transfer to the Ravenswood City Elementary School District, with support provided for their educational transition. Bank holiday today: Are banks open or closed on August 26? Check state-wise details Mark your calendars: many bank branches will observe closures on Wednesday, August 26, for the Id-E-Milad and Thiruvonam festivals. Although branches will be closed, customers can still use ATMs and online services. Don’t forget that banks will also shut down for a regular holiday on Sunday, August 30, followed by Raksha Bandhan closures on August 28. Mark your calendars: many bank branches will observe closures on Wednesday, August 26, for the Id-E-Milad and Thiruvonam festivals. Although branches will be closed, customers can still use ATMs and online services. Don’t forget that banks will also shut down for a regular holiday on Sunday, August 30, followed by Raksha Bandhan closures on August 28. Costa Rica spread 12,000 tonnes of orange waste; forest biomass later rose 176% In 1998, about 12,000 metric tonnes of orange peels and pulp were spread over a degraded pasture in Costa Rica as part of an unusual forest restoration experiment. Sixteen years later, researchers found that the site had developed into a dense forest, with richer soil, greater tree diversity and a 176% increase in aboveground biomass. In 1998, about 12,000 metric tonnes of orange peels and pulp were spread over a degraded pasture in Costa Rica as part of an unusual forest restoration experiment. Sixteen years later, researchers found that the site had developed into a dense forest, with richer soil, greater tree diversity and a 176% increase in aboveground biomass. Florida scientists found mosquito blood meals could help locate hidden pythons US court orders Guardant Health to pay $245 million for cancer patent infringement A federal judge ordered Guardant Health to pay over $245 million to TwinStrand Biosciences and the University of Washington. This judgment follows a jury verdict for infringing patented DNA sequencing technology. Guardant Health will pay an upfront amount and an ongoing royalty until March 2033. The company announced it will appeal the final judgment and is confident in its position. A federal judge ordered Guardant Health to pay over $245 million to TwinStrand Biosciences and the University of Washington. This judgment follows a jury verdict for infringing patented DNA sequencing technology. Guardant Health will pay an upfront amount and an ongoing royalty until March 2033. The company announced it will appeal the final judgment and is confident in its position. 'What the heck I was trying to do!': Ishan Kishan opens up on bizarre dismissal Ishan Kishan has played 32 ODIs and 55 T20Is for India, apart from 134 IPL matches. His last of two Test appearances came in July 2023. Despite his limited opportunities in Test cricket, his love for the red-ball format remains strong. Ishan Kishan has played 32 ODIs and 55 T20Is for India, apart from 134 IPL matches. His last of two Test appearances came in July 2023. Despite his limited opportunities in Test cricket, his love for the red-ball format remains strong. Four India-based companies, 3 Indians bear brunt of US's Iran sanctions 'Warned by FBI, Canadian police of credible plot': Pannun claims fresh threat to life ‘They opposed Ambedkar’s Constitution, wanted Manusmriti’: Owaisi targets RSS, BJP Asaduddin Owaisi has openly criticized the RSS and BJP for their connections to the Manusmriti, questioning their true allegiance to the Indian Constitution adopted in 1949. He emphasized the valiant efforts of Muslim freedom fighters during the resistance against British colonialism and pointed out VD Savarkar's letters to the British while imprisoned. The ongoing discourse regarding Manusmriti's relevance and constitutional principles is growing more fervent by the day. Asaduddin Owaisi has openly criticized the RSS and BJP for their connections to the Manusmriti, questioning their true allegiance to the Indian Constitution adopted in 1949. He emphasized the valiant efforts of Muslim freedom fighters during the resistance against British colonialism and pointed out VD Savarkar's letters to the British while imprisoned. The ongoing discourse regarding Manusmriti's relevance and constitutional principles is growing more fervent by the day. Stock market operations: Are NSE, BSE open or closed today for Eid-e-Milad? On Eid-e-Milad, the Indian stock market will continue its trading operations as usual. However, it's important to note that August 26 marks a settlement holiday for all stock exchanges. This implies that while daily trading activities proceed, the processing of funds and securities will be temporarily halted, leading to a one-day delay in eligible trade settlements. The commodity markets will function regularly, but the currency markets will be closed. On Eid-e-Milad, the Indian stock market will continue its trading operations as usual. However, it's important to note that August 26 marks a settlement holiday for all stock exchanges. This implies that while daily trading activities proceed, the processing of funds and securities will be temporarily halted, leading to a one-day delay in eligible trade settlements. The commodity markets will function regularly, but the currency markets will be closed. 12-year-old hailed ‘hero’ for calling 911 before Montana gunman killed her, 7 others India’s listless Hockey World Cup show sparks alarm Monday’s 3-5 defeat to Argentina summed up a campaign littered with familiar flaws. There have been moments of promise in Amstelveen, but they have been overshadowed by defensive lapses, poor decision-making and an attack that has often failed to convert pressure into goals. Monday’s 3-5 defeat to Argentina summed up a campaign littered with familiar flaws. There have been moments of promise in Amstelveen, but they have been overshadowed by defensive lapses, poor decision-making and an attack that has often failed to convert pressure into goals. India & China welcome border peace, Beijing seeks 'package solution' Watch: US military's 'lethal kinetic strike' destroys drug boat in Caribbean; 4 killed The US military conducted a strike on a boat in the Caribbean Sea. This operation resulted in the deaths of four individuals suspected of drug trafficking. Another strike in the eastern Pacific Ocean killed two people accused of similar activities. These recent attacks bring the total killed in such operations to at least 227. Human rights groups have criticized these actions as unlawful extrajudicial killings. The US military conducted a strike on a boat in the Caribbean Sea. This operation resulted in the deaths of four individuals suspected of drug trafficking. Another strike in the eastern Pacific Ocean killed two people accused of similar activities. These recent attacks bring the total killed in such operations to at least 227. Human rights groups have criticized these actions as unlawful extrajudicial killings. 'A tricky one': Dravid reveals big concern over Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's Test future The year 2026 has been particularly memorable for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. He ended the IPL season as Rajasthan Royals' highest run-scorer with 776 runs. He then produced another explosive performance, smashing 94 off 29 balls against Sri Lanka 'A' in the List A tri-series final in Colombo. He made his senior India debut against England in July and followed it up with an impressive tour of Zimbabwe. Sooryavanshi finished the series with 151 runs, the most by any batter, and was named Player of the Series. He has scored 193 runs in six T20I innings at a strike rate of 189.21. The year 2026 has been particularly memorable for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. He ended the IPL season as Rajasthan Royals' highest run-scorer with 776 runs. He then produced another explosive performance, smashing 94 off 29 balls against Sri Lanka 'A' in the List A tri-series final in Colombo. He made his senior India debut against England in July and followed it up with an impressive tour of Zimbabwe. Sooryavanshi finished the series with 151 runs, the most by any batter, and was named Player of the Series. He has scored 193 runs in six T20I innings at a strike rate of 189.21. Mumbai auto drivers learn to refuse rides... in Marathi Mumbai's auto and cab drivers are learning Marathi due to a new state rule. Some drivers are using basic Marathi phrases to refuse passengers for various reasons. The government has established training centers and a helpline for drivers facing issues. Drivers failing tests receive a notice and a suspension period for language acquisition. Passengers hope for more ride acceptances and fewer excuses from drivers. Mumbai's auto and cab drivers are learning Marathi due to a new state rule. Some drivers are using basic Marathi phrases to refuse passengers for various reasons. The government has established training centers and a helpline for drivers facing issues. Drivers failing tests receive a notice and a suspension period for language acquisition. Passengers hope for more ride acceptances and fewer excuses from drivers.

A ketchup cap inspired engineers to build a motor-free shape-shifting robot 'Toxic: A Fairy Tale For Grown Ups' X review: Netizens call it heavy KGF hangover Yash's new film 'Toxic' has opened to divided audience reactions after early screenings. Viewers praised the movie's technical presentation and Yash's strong screen presence. However, many criticized the screenplay and narrative substance of the action drama. Some netizens noted similarities between Yash's character and his KGF role. Despite mixed reviews, the film recorded strong advance booking figures. Yash's new film 'Toxic' has opened to divided audience reactions after early screenings. Viewers praised the movie's technical presentation and Yash's strong screen presence. However, many criticized the screenplay and narrative substance of the action drama. Some netizens noted similarities between Yash's character and his KGF role. Despite mixed reviews, the film recorded strong advance booking figures. Govt seeks 2 years to frame creamy layer criteria for PSU, private staff kids In its application, Centre said, “On account of the serious challenges and implications with the implementation of the directions of SC, govt is committed to bring out a policy which will effectively address the observations made by SC, while also ensuring that the direct and indirect impact of the policy is fair and just.” In its application, Centre said, “On account of the serious challenges and implications with the implementation of the directions of SC, govt is committed to bring out a policy which will effectively address the observations made by SC, while also ensuring that the direct and indirect impact of the policy is fair and just.” Dolly Parton’s final message to Travis Kelce is breaking hearts after her death Dolly Parton has passed away at the age of eighty, as confirmed by her family. A recent video showing her humorously discussing Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's potential child now carries a bittersweet weight. The beloved country singer had expressed gratitude to the duo for a generous contribution to her Imagination Library, a program dedicated to providing books for children and a cornerstone of her legacy. Dolly Parton has passed away at the age of eighty, as confirmed by her family. A recent video showing her humorously discussing Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's potential child now carries a bittersweet weight. The beloved country singer had expressed gratitude to the duo for a generous contribution to her Imagination Library, a program dedicated to providing books for children and a cornerstone of her legacy. Bill Belichick addresses son Steve’s UNC absence amid defensive play-calling call Bill Belichick says he feels confident taking over defensive play calling if North Carolina needs him while Steve Belichick remains on medical leave. Bill has not confirmed that he will call the defense against TCU. Steve’s return date is still unknown. UNC opens its season in Dublin on August 29, leaving the Tar Heels with an important coaching decision. Bill Belichick says he feels confident taking over defensive play calling if North Carolina needs him while Steve Belichick remains on medical leave. Bill has not confirmed that he will call the defense against TCU. Steve’s return date is still unknown. UNC opens its season in Dublin on August 29, leaving the Tar Heels with an important coaching decision. Vande Mataram row: Cong's calculated gamble or walking into BJP trap? The Congress party's choice to sing two stanzas of Vande Mataram sparked intense backlash from the BJP, with Union ministers accusing them of engaging in appeasement politics and being responsible for the partition. Congress leaders defended their actions by invoking historical importance, while they criticized the BJP for politicizing the issue. This controversy underscores Congress's struggle to navigate its revival strategy amidst opposing pressures. The Congress party's choice to sing two stanzas of Vande Mataram sparked intense backlash from the BJP, with Union ministers accusing them of engaging in appeasement politics and being responsible for the partition. Congress leaders defended their actions by invoking historical importance, while they criticized the BJP for politicizing the issue. This controversy underscores Congress's struggle to navigate its revival strategy amidst opposing pressures. 'I don't support the rally': Mamdani opposes RSS chief's Madison Square event Bhagwat is scheduled to address around 5,000 members of the Indian diaspora at the iconic New York venue on August 29. His visit to the United States is part of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's centenary-year global outreach programme. "I don't support the rally, but I don't know if the city has any jurisdiction on cancelling a private event,” Mamdani said at a news conference on Tuesday. Bhagwat is scheduled to address around 5,000 members of the Indian diaspora at the iconic New York venue on August 29. His visit to the United States is part of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's centenary-year global outreach programme. "I don't support the rally, but I don't know if the city has any jurisdiction on cancelling a private event,” Mamdani said at a news conference on Tuesday. Entertainment News Taylor Swift: 'Dolly Parton was true grace and true grit' Quote of the day by Yash When 'Toxic' actor Yash recalled falling for Radhika Pandit 'Toxic' X review: Netizens call it 'Heavy KGF hangover' Who will inherit Dolly Parton's USD 450 million fortune? Trump’s Iran oil sanctions, 100% Russian crude tariff threat: Can Venezuela fill the gap for India? Live Gold steady near three-month high; silver rises as investors await US inflation data Bank holiday today: Are banks open or closed on August 26? Check state-wise details Stock market operations on August 26: Are NSE, BSE open or closed today for Eid-e-Milad? Live Stock market today: Sensex opens 200 points higher; Nifty above 24,335 Ankur Warikoo shares MrBeast’s simple rule for success: What happens when you do something 100 times How to buy the right seeds for your balcony garden Jang Dong Yoon announces October wedding to Kim Seung Yoon in heartfelt handwritten letter ‘No stress for the kids’: Sohail Khan’s co-parenting lesson after separation from Seema Sajdeh These idols are often said to be unsuitable for a home temple, here’s what Hindu traditions and Vastu actually say 'We can't forget Pahalgam': Sehwag under fire for promoting IND vs PAK Sehwag junior arrives! 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