Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that popular singer Zubeen Garg will be cremated with full state honors on September 23 at Kamarkuchi NC village near Guwahati, respecting the family's wishes. The decision followed a cabinet meeting that considered proposals from both Guwahati and Jorhat.

The Delhi High Court has barred online platforms from using Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchans name, image, or AI-generated likeness without permission. The court noted unauthorized use harms his reputation and goodwill and granted an interim ex-parte injunction to prevent irreparable financial and personal harm. The order protects Bachchans personality rights and restrains commercial exploitation of his persona.

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has addressed a newspaper report regarding a defect in the Tail Drive Shaft of ALH Helicopters, terming it a one-sided view with misleading commentary. HAL clarified that the One-Time Check is a routine maintenance practice and they are collaborating with the Indian Army to determine the root cause. The ALH Dhruv fleet has logged over 4.

Malayalam director Sanal Kumar Sasidharan was detained at Mumbai airport following a lookout notice issued by Kerala police concerning an alleged harassment case. Sasidharan, upon arrival, acknowledged his detention via Facebook, stating unawareness of the case. Kochi Police confirmed contact with Mumbai airport authorities to take him into custody.

Piotr Szczerek, a Polish millionaire, faced criticism after a video surfaced showing him taking a signed cap from a child at the 2025 US Open. He issued an apology and denied making online comments about the incident. Szczerek clarified that neither he, his wife Anna Szczerek, nor his sons posted anything online.

China expressed surprise at India's clarification regarding External Affairs Minister Jaishankar's comments on the One-China policy during talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. India affirmed its position on Taiwan remains unchanged, emphasizing economic, technological, and cultural ties. China claims India's stance is inconsistent with facts and undermines its sovereignty, urging adherence to the One-China principle.

Solar Eclipse Rumors NASA Clarification is here. When will next total solar eclipse happen, on August 2, 2025 or 2027? False claims about a global blackout on August 2, 2025, have gone viral. NASA confirms no such solar eclipse will occur then. The actual total solar eclipse is scheduled for August 2, 2027. It will pass over 11 countries and last more than six minutesmaking it the longest eclipse in decades.

Deerfield Township: An emergency alert, intended for a small area in Deerfield Township due to an active SWAT standoff, was mistakenly sent county-wide in Warren County and even reached neighboring counties, causing widespread confusion. Authorities clarified the error, assuring residents outside the immediate area of Woodfield development that there was no threat and urging them not to call 911.

Astronomer has placed CEO Andy Byron and Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot on leave after a viral video from a Coldplay concert showed them in a compromising situation. The company confirmed an ongoing investigation. Byrons resignation talks reportedly delayed the response. No other employees were involved in the incident, Astronomer clarified.

The Delhi High Court has sought clarification regarding the Supreme Court's observations on the movie Udaipur Files, based on the Kanhaiya Lal murder. The Supreme Court had refused to urgently list a plea challenging the film's screening, noting, Let the film be released. Petitioners seeking a ban argued the Supreme Court didn't fully review the case.

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Sambit Patra criticised the West Bengal government regarding the alleged Kolkata gang-rape case. He questioned the insensitivity towards women in the state. Patra claimed the crime was state-sponsored and politically motivated, linking the accused to the Trinamool Congress student wing. The BJP formed a committee to investigate.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is facing scrutiny over a report alleging policy changes that could allow discrimination against veterans based on marital status and political affiliation. While the Guardian reported that new rules, stemming from a Trump executive order, have removed protections, the VA denies these claims and declared core elements in The Guardians report to be false