Myanmar says over 3,00,000 Rohingya refugees verified for repatriation as exodus enters ninth year

Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, does not recognise the Rohingya as one of the country’s 135 lawful ethnic minorities, instead referring to them as Bengalis to imply they are natives from Bangladesh and are illegally settled in Myanmar. | Photo Credit: AP Myanmar’s military-backed government said on Saturday (August 15, 2026) that more than 3,00,000…

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Coimbatore district police arrest man for derogatory posts about Lord Murugan

COIMBATORE: The Periyanaickenpalayam police in Coimbatore district arrested a man on charges of posting derogatory comments about Hindu deity Lord Murugan on social media.Police arrested Michael of Rakkipalayam based on a complaint filed by M Shankar, who is the Narasimhanaickenpalayam union general secretary of Hindu Munnani. He alleged that Michael, through posts on Instagram and…

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Hrithik Roshan, Saba Azad spotted hand-in-hand after a movie date, amid break-up rumours after a screenshot claimed the ‘Krrish’ actor to be on a dating app

On Saturday morning, a viral screenshot sparked rumours of Hrithik Roshan and Saba Azad‘s break-up. For those not in the know, a purported screenshot from the exclusive dating app Raya has surfaced online, reigniting speculation surrounding Hrithik Roshan and Saba Azad’s relationship. The screenshot appears to feature a profile bearing Hrithik’s photograph, age and Instagram…

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‘I now know I was wrong’: Hikaru Nakamura breaks silence after chaotic EWC match against Alireza Firouzja

Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura has explained what happened during his chaotic third-place match against Alireza Firouzja at the Esports World Cup 2026, after a series of technical problems eventually brought the contest to an unexpected end.Nakamura was competing against his Falcons Esports teammate Firouzja for third place. The match was already close and complicated when multiple…

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Ukraine attacks Russia’s Samara industrial site as Kyiv ramps up long-range strikes

Russian President Vladimir Putin (C) listens to explanations as he visits the JSC “Progress” state research and production rocket space centre in Samara Region. File | Photo Credit: Reuters A large-scale Ukrainian attack struck industrial infrastructure in Russia’s southwestern Samara region Saturday (August 15, 2026), a Russian official said. Ivan Noskov, head of the region’s…

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Capricorn, Weekly Horoscope, August 16 to August 22, 2026: Increased clarity in work and love life; manage interruptions with grace for continued harmony

CAPRICORN Weekly Horoscope – Discipline, Stability, and Steady Progress Build Lasting Success (AI Image) This week moves in your favour with a quiet, steady strength that suits you well. The opening days bring warmth from family, especially children or younger people in the house, and their support can fill you with fresh energy. You may…

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