AI summaryPriyanka Chopra's mother, Dr. Madhu Chopra, and the actress herself paid tribute to late Dr. Ashok Chopra on his birth anniversary on August 23. The tributes come as Priyanka prepares for her Telugu debut in the S.S. Rajamouli film 'Varanasi.'
AI summaryThe Food Safety and Standards Authority of India suspended the licence of Delhi-based Marche Retail Pvt Ltd for 30 days and prohibited Daman-based SDP Industries from selling all ghee variants, citing serious violations and adulteration concerns. The actions were announced in a social media post on Sunday, part of a broader enforcement drive that included 150 notices to major food companies.
AI summaryPakistan-backed candidates won all three Asian Cricket Council board seats in a closely contested election in Bangkok, defeating an India-backed panel. The ACC also approved Afghanistan as a full member and discussed preparations for upcoming tournaments.
AI summaryOn National Space Day, Minister Hardeep Singh Puri highlighted India's space achievements, including 100 launches and 548 satellites, with around 460 in the last decade. The day also commemorates the Chandrayaan-3 lunar landing, which made India the fourth nation to soft-land on the Moon.
AI summaryUnion Minister Kiren Rijiju posted videos of himself swimming in Arunachal Pradesh's rivers, saying it is child's play for him while Rahul Gandhi may need training. The remarks continue a series of good-humoured fitness challenges between the two political rivals, including a jiu-jitsu exchange.
AI summaryIndia have named a 12-member swimming squad for the 2026 Asian Games, led by Vedaant Madhavan, Srihari Nataraj, and Sajan Prakash. The team will compete at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre from September 20-25, aiming to end a 12-year medal drought.
AI summaryNeeraj Chopra will spearhead India's 73-member athletics contingent at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, aiming for a third consecutive javelin gold. The squad includes several Hangzhou champions and rising stars, with the team looking to build on a record 29-medal haul.
AI summaryKevin Chaderton, 47, of Woodville, was sentenced to five years in prison at Derby Crown Court after police found a black revolver-style air weapon in his car. The weapon, along with a tin of air cartridge pellets, was recovered from the front footwell of the passenger seat during a search in February. A police officer warned that illegal firearms pose a serious risk to public safety and that courts take a dim view of such offences.
AI summaryAs summer gatherings bring garlic, onions, beans, and dairy to the table, a digestive enzyme powder called FODZYME is drawing attention. Designed to be sprinkled on food before eating, it targets common FODMAP triggers, potentially offering relief to millions with IBS or food sensitivities.
AI summaryAfter an unusually hot, dry summer, wildlife specialists at outdoor furniture firm TDP are urging gardeners to leave shallow dishes or saucers of fresh water to help hedgehogs and other animals recover from dehydration. The advice includes topping up water on hot days, providing shade, and ensuring ponds have escape routes to prevent drowning.
AI summaryBayern Munich's Harry Kane has been voted Germany's Player of the Year for 2026, with teammate Michael Olise finishing second. Vincent Kompany took the coach's award and Giulia Gwinn won the women's prize, completing a clean sweep for the Bavarian club.
AI summaryAn Air India Express flight from Ranchi to Bengaluru was delayed by about five hours after a passenger on the incoming flight experienced breathing difficulty and was given oxygen on board. Oxygen cylinders were arranged from New Delhi for the return journey, which departed around 13:51.
AI summaryArjun Prasad, 27, has joined the Indian Golf Premier League ahead of its four-week second half starting late September. The announcement was made by IGPL CEO Uttam Singh Mundy, adding Prasad to a roster that includes Aman Raj, Karandeep Kochhar, and Pukhraj Singh Gill. Prasad, who won the Tamil Nadu Open in late 2025, cited the league's player-centric approach and Asian Tour pathway as key reasons for joining.
AI summaryNewcastle United host Liverpool in the Premier League opener on Sunday, August 23, with both clubs debuting new managers. Matthias Jaissle takes charge of a much-changed Newcastle, while Andoni Iraola begins his Liverpool tenure. The match airs on Sky Sports in the UK and USA Network in the US.
AI summaryA new study analyzing UK Biobank data finds that babies born during sugar rationing in post-war Britain had lower rates of several cancers in adulthood, along with slower biological aging. Researchers suggest both early nutritional programming and lasting dietary habits may explain the long-term effects.
AI summaryChief Secretary Eric Chan said the current-term government's efforts, including dedicated care teams, have brought 'real impact' for ethnic minorities. At the Carnival of Care and Harmony, he highlighted that teams have reached about 18,000 households since 2022, with two new support centres opened last year.
AI summaryDuring his Angelus address on August 23, 2026, Pope Leo XIV called on the international community to help contain the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which health officials warn is spreading exponentially. He also expressed closeness to victims of a mine collapse in the Central African Republic and remembered the 10th anniversary of a devastating earthquake in central Italy.