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HT Morning Brief Aug 30: PM Modi in Uzbekistan, Mohan Bhagwat stresses unity in diversity

India, Aug. 30 -- Good morning! Here is your quick five-minute briefing on the biggest stories today, covering politics, India, the world, entertainment and sports. Prime Minister Narendra Modi reach... Read More


"Our President is Making America, and our partners, Great Again": Ambassador Sergio Gor hails US-Bangladesh Boeing deal

New Delhi, Aug. 30 -- US Ambassador to India and Special Envoy to South and Central Asia, Sergio Gor, praised President Donald Trump's economic policies following a significant multi-billion-dollar tr... Read More


Sonam Wangchuk Reacts To Salman Khan's 'It's Done Bro' Remark: 'Majbooriyan Rahi Hongi Sabki'

India, Aug. 30 -- Activist and educator Sonam Wangchuk has finally reacted to Salman Khan's viral "It's done, bro" remark, which the actor made while urging him to end his hunger strike during the stu... Read More


Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unveils statue of Queen Avantibai Lodhi in Lucknow

Lucknow, Aug. 30 -- Defence Minister and Lucknow MP Rajnath Singh on Sunday paid tribute to Rani Avanti Bai Lodhi by unveiling her statue, lauding her courage, patriotism, and supreme sacrifice during... Read More


A brief history of youthful rebellion

New Delhi, Aug. 30 -- Dear Reader, Throughout history, if there is one thing that the establishment or the state has been terrified of, it is the youth. This is not a new phenomenon, going back a mer... Read More


Only 41% of Tests now reach Day 5: Has cricket outgrown the five-day format, or does the fifth day still matter?

India, Aug. 30 -- Australia and Bangladesh required only 425.3 overs to complete an entire two-Test series this month. Put another way, the two teams played two Tests in fewer deliveries than the 450 ... Read More


"Lucknow has BrahMos, smart roads and clean Gomti river": CM Yogi highlights city's transformation

Lucknow, Aug. 30 -- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday highlighted Lucknow's transformation into a city combining modern infrastructure and defence technologies with its cultural h... Read More


Naya Rivera's son cast in first film - six years after Glee star's tragic death

United Kingdom, Aug. 30 -- Naya Rivera's son has landed his first movie role - six years after her tragic death. Josey, 10, has been cast in the upcoming film The Burning Valley alongside his 43-year... Read More


New policies take effect from September 2026

Hanoi, Aug. 30 -- Pension and allowance payments via VNeID Decree No. 320/2026/ND-CP on electronic identification and authentication shall take effect on September 28. For the first time, the Decree... Read More


Waiting for 5% mortgage rates? Why homebuyers may be waiting years - and what it could cost them

India, Aug. 30 -- Many homebuyers are waiting for mortgage rates to fall before buying a house. But a new survey shows that many buyers may not even know what mortgage rates are today. A survey by Nei... Read More