Iran is preparing for the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, scheduled for tomorrow in Mashhad, after week-long mourning ceremonies held across multiple cities. Hundreds of thousands have taken part in funeral processions, with many Iranians saying the former Supreme Leader's death during the U.S.-Israel conflict has united the country in an unprecedented way. The public mood marks a dramatic shift from the widespread anti-government protests earlier this year, when thousands demanding an end to Khamenei's rule were reportedly killed in a military crackdown. NDTV speaks to Iranian political experts Seyed Emamain, founder of the Iran Governance and Policy Think Tank, and Ali Salehi on how the war and Khamenei's death have transformed Iran's politics, society, and public sentiment.
A key accused in the brutal rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl in Kolkata's Baruipur has been killed in a police encounter. According to police, accused Pravash Mondal was taken to the crime scene for reconstruction when he allegedly tried to snatch a policeman's firearm and escape, prompting the police to open fire.
A fresh confrontation has erupted between the Tamil Nadu government and the Governor over the control of state universities. The state government has once again demanded that Chief Minister Vijay be appointed Chancellor of state universities instead of the Governor.
A senior Tamil Nadu minister said it is time to revisit the existing system, arguing that elected governments should have a greater role in governing higher education institutions and that the Chief Minister should head state universities.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Melbourne for the second leg of his Indo-Pacific tour after concluding his visit to Indonesia. During the two-day visit, PM Modi will hold the India-Australia Annual Leaders' Summit with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, meet Governor-General Sam Mostyn, attend a CEO Forum, and participate in the 'Melbourne Meets Modi' community event.
A major international crackdown has targeted the alleged Lawrence Bishnoi crime network. Under Operation Hardball, authorities from the United States, Canada and Europe have arrested 24 suspects, while 37 individuals, including jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and his close aide Goldy Brar, have been named in three U.S. federal indictments.
According to U.S. prosecutors, the network was involved in contract killings, kidnappings, extortion and drug trafficking across multiple countries. The indictment also alleges that the Bishnoi network played a role in the assassination of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada.
The US president says Iran views him as its "number one target" but insists the conflict is unlikely to spiral into another prolonged war despite renewed military exchanges.
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The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards nominations are out. The Pitt leads with 25 nominations, while Hacks creates history. Check the full list of nominees across major categories.
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FIFA has rejected France's appeal against Michael Olise's yellow card, leaving the winger one booking away from suspension ahead of the World Cup quarterfinal against Morocco.
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Videos showed long queues of passengers wading through flooded tracks.
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The application window will close on September 7, and the opening of bids is slated for September 8. The selected applicant is expected to be declared on October 21.
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Trump's comments came as tensions in the region remain elevated, with Iran warning it could close the Strait of Hormuz if attacked
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The number of daily crossings is presently around one-third of what it was before the war. The situation is expected to worsen following the fresh US-Iran faceoff.
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India and the Maldives reaffirmed their commitment to sign the Bilateral Investment Treaty and fast-track the proposed Free Trade Agreement.
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The winners in the Outstanding Narrator and Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special categories will be announced during the Creative Arts Emmy Awards
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The Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, on Wednesday announced that Telangana will host the upcoming edition of Khelo India Youth Games 2026
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