2.5 kg gold seized from Air India flight
On August 29, 2016, an Air India flight arrived at Goa from Dubai.
Death toll in Yemen suicide bombing rises to 60
A suicide car bomb attack in the southern Yemeni city of Aden, killed pro-government troops who were preparing to fight in Yemen's northern border area.
Olympics Gold medallist sacked from police job
Gurmail Singh, an Arjuna Awardee and an Olympian Gold winner, was abruptly fired from his position in the Punjab Police.
Russian Journalist, a critic of Vladimir Putin, found dead
A renowned critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, journalist Alexander Shchetinin was found dead in his apartment in Kyiv.
Rain plays spoil sport in second India-WI game
After a 40 minute technical delay, rain played spoil sport in the second T20 match between India and West Indies.
Union Minister's advice for female foreign tourists
Union Minister, Mahesh Sharma, advised female foreign tourists to be aware of cultural differences between India and the Western world and be mindful of their clothing.
Hockey legends protest, demand Bharat Ratna for Dhyan Chand
On Sunday, several former hockey legends assembled at Jantar Mantar to reiterate the demand of awarding Bharat Ratna to Dhyan Chand posthumously.
Blast rips through Institute of Criminology in Brussels
In the early hours of 29 Aug, a car rammed through three fences of the Brussels Institute of Criminology.
Mass evacuations as 'active shooter' suspected in LAX
Police authorities have begun mass evacuations at LAX airport in Los Angeles, California, after the presence of at least one 'active shooter' was reported.
AI's Plane Wing nearly Collided with SpiceJet's Airport Shuttle
On 27th August, 2016, 30 passengers on a SpiceJet bus at the Jabalpur airport descended in fright due to an Air India aircraft taxiing in their direction.
A data leak and an earthquake mar this week
A massive leak of the technical details of India's Scorpene submarines severely hurt India's national security after The Australian made the details public.
Turkey's President opens suspension bridge connecting Europe and Asia
Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan inaugurated Turkey's latest suspension bridge that links two continents - Europe and Asia, together.
Smith sent back to Australia; coach Lehmann backs the move
Following a defeat in second ODI against Sri Lanka, Australian captain Steve Smith has been sent back to Australia to prepare for South Africa tour.
Changing legal and societal landscape of childcare law
On August 11, 2016, the Maternity Benefit Act was amended to increase maternity leave from the current 12 weeks to 26 weeks.
Nearly 450 private hospitals in Jaipur on indefinite strike
Around 450 private hospitals in the city of Jaipur, in Rajasthan, went on strike after Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) sealed Khandaka hospital.
Trump's campaign manager Bannon's ex-wife accuses him of anti-Semitism
According to court papers, an ex-wife of Bannon, Mary Piccard, has claimed that Bannon made anti-Semitic remarks when they fought over sending their daughters to private school a decade ago.
Syria peace agreement in the coming days
In continuation of peace-talks held in July, Russia and US indicated that in the coming days a 'peace agreement' for cessation of hostilities would be finalised.
12 coaches derailed in train accident in Kerala
12 coaches got derailed after the Thiruvananthapuram-Mangaluru express (Train no. 16347) met with an accident at around 2.20 am on Sunday near the Karukutty station.
Pakistani shoemaker's deer chappals for SRK land him in jail
A Pakistani shoemaker named Jahangir was jailed by Pakistani authorities after his proclamation that he had made sandals from deer skin for actor Shah Rukh Khan.
Obama proposes 'start-up visas' to encourage foreign entrepreneurs
The Obama administration has proposed new immigration rules allowing foreign entrepreneurs to stay in the US for up to five years (two-year parole and an additional three-year extension).
MS Dhoni becomes the most experienced International Captain
Adding another feather to his cap, MS Dhoni became the most experienced captain in international captain after his latest match, a T20I against West Indies in Florida.
