AI summaryRoger Federer made a one-night return to Arthur Ashe Stadium, playing an exhibition against Andy Roddick and teaming with John McEnroe against Roddick and Andre Agassi. The 45-year-old, who retired in 2022, said the event gave him a chance to say thank you and goodbye to New York fans ahead of his Hall of Fame induction.
AI summaryTwo Dallas firefighters were hospitalized with burn injuries after battling a house fire in South Dallas on Sunday morning. The fire, which broke out in the 4600 block of Wadsworth Drive, displaced three residents, none of whom were home at the time. The cause remains under investigation.
AI summaryTwo undertrials facing POCSO Act charges escaped from Central Jail Srinagar on Sunday after scaling the front-side wall. Police have launched a massive manhunt and issued lookout notices, appealing to the public for information.
AI summaryTelangana Congress president B. Mahesh Kumar Goud announced that 70% of government posts will go to long-standing party workers and 20% to newcomers, while also defending the party's disciplinary stance and criticizing opposition parties. Goud expressed confidence in winning 100 assembly seats under Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's leadership.
AI summaryEnzo Maresca's Manchester City came from behind to beat Bournemouth 2-1 in his first Premier League match as manager, with Marc Guehi equalising late and Josko Gvardiol scoring a stoppage-time winner. Substitute Rayan Cherki set up both goals after Marcus Tavernier had given the visitors a first-half lead. Maresca described it as a perfect day while calling his side a work in progress.
AI summaryA SEBI study reveals that traders under 30 now make up 43% of individual derivatives participants, up from 31% four years ago, but 89% of them incurred losses in FY26. The study also shows that three-fourths of traders earn less than ₹5 lakh annually, and they account for 53% of aggregate losses, even as the overall trader base contracted 18%.
AI summaryAvon and Somerset Police shut down an illegal rave in South Gloucestershire on Saturday, August 22, after early complaints from residents. Officers found 100-150 people at the site off Marshwall Lane, seized sound equipment, and issued a dispersal notice.
AI summaryFour banks—HDFC Bank, Federal Bank, Slice Small Finance Bank, and ESAF Small Finance Bank—revised their fixed deposit rates in mid-August 2026. Senior citizens can now earn up to 8.50% at ESAF SFB, while HDFC Bank offers a maximum of 7.10% and Federal Bank up to 7.20%.
AI summaryUnion Home Minister Amit Shah met the Indian Mixed Disability Men's Cricket Team in New Delhi on August 23, congratulating them on their 4-3 series victory in England. Shah praised the team's efforts and determination, saying they inspire the youth of India.
AI summaryBritain's Got Talent comedian Mike Newall, 45, is recovering in hospital after suffering a brain haemorrhage while on a family holiday in Wales. His wife Nico drove him 40 minutes to hospital, where he was later transferred to a specialist unit in Liverpool. A GoFundMe set up by promoter Peter Vincent has raised over £12,000.
AI summarySen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland said he is considering a 2028 presidential bid, telling NBC's 'Meet the Press' that Democrats must stand against the status quo. He also addressed speculation about challenging Chuck Schumer for party leader, saying his focus is on what Democrats stand for, not on leadership positions.
AI summaryWelsh crime drama Cleddau is set to return for a second six-part series on S4C this October, with its English-language version The One That Got Away airing on BBC iPlayer. The new season sees DI Ffion Lloyd and DS Rick Sheldon hunt a killer who uses a dating app, with returning and new cast members confirmed.
AI summaryManchester United midfielder Jacob Devaney has joined Hibernian on a season-long loan with an option to buy. The 19-year-old Republic of Ireland Under-21 international returns to Scotland after a successful spell at St Mirren.
AI summaryAt the National Conclave of the Federation of Press Clubs in Hyderabad, N. Ram of The Hindu Group called for a return to core journalistic practices and media literacy in schools to rebuild public trust. He advocated self-regulation with statutory backing and cited Alt News and The Wire as alternative models.
AI summarySeveral senior White House aides, including Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt and legislative affairs director James Braid, are leaving as the administration braces for a potentially turbulent second half. Officials and analysts cite concerns about Republican losses, congressional investigations, and post-government career prospects.
AI summaryJeanie Kassandra Ditty, 33, was sentenced to life in prison without parole for the first-degree murder of her daughter Macy Grace, who died in 2015. The case drew attention after Ditty commissioned 'afterlife' photos of herself with her deceased daughter, lying to the photographer about the cause of death.
AI summarySuperhealth Bengaluru hosted a live music event on its non-clinical floors, citing strict house rules to separate the event from patient care. While organisers emphasised safety and decorum, social media users questioned the appropriateness of holding a party in a hospital, with some calling it 'tone deaf'.
AI summaryThe government's Summer Bus Fare Offer gives children aged 5 to 15 free travel on most local buses across England throughout August. With the scheme ending soon, here's what families should check before relying on the perk.
AI summaryDraftKings is offering new users $150 in bonus bets after a $5 first wager, valid for Sunday's Titans-Seahawks preseason game and the Braves-Brewers MLB matchup. The bonus is distributed as six $25 bonus bets over two weeks, with no promo code required.