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Sriram Balaji and Anirud Chandrasekar Clinch Cancun Country Open Doubles Crown

Cancun, August 24, 2026; Indian tennis players N Sriram Balaji and Anirud Chandrasekar secured the doubles championship at the Cancun Country Open after overcoming Mexico’s Miguel Angel Reyes-Varela and Belarus’ Ivan Liutarevich in straight sets. The Indian duo prevailed 6-3, 7-6(4) in a closely contested final, maintaining their composure during the crucial stages to claim…

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Hailey Bieber Marks Son Jack Blues’ Second Birthday With Sweet Family Celebration

Washington [US], August 24, 2026; Hailey Bieber celebrated her son Jack Blues Bieber’s second birthday with an intimate family moment, giving fans a glimpse into the special occasion through her social media posts. The Rhode founder shared a picture of a homemade birthday breakfast featuring chocolate chip pancakes, whipped cream and candles. The simple celebration…

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Priyanka Chopra Remembers Father Ashok Chopra on His Birth Anniversary

New Delhi, August 24, 2026; Actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas marked the birth anniversary of her late father, Dr Ashok Chopra, by sharing a touching memory of him with her followers. Priyanka posted a photograph of her father on her Instagram Story, remembering the former Indian Army doctor with a brief but emotional birthday message. Dr…

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India Drives Asia-Pacific Office Leasing With Over 70% Share in First Half of 2026

New Delhi, August 24, 2026; India emerged as the dominant force in Asia-Pacific’s office real estate market during the first half of 2026, accounting for more than 70 per cent of total office leasing across the region, according to a latest Colliers report. The Asia Pacific Office Market Insights H1 2026 report said office leasing…

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Indian Aviation Outlook: International Traffic Shows Signs of Recovery as Domestic Demand Slows

New Delhi, August 24, 2026; India’s aviation industry may witness a gradual improvement in international passenger demand in the coming months, even as the domestic market faces a period of moderation, according to an assessment by brokerage firm Equirus. International operations recorded a sequential improvement during August, with passenger traffic handled by Indian carriers estimated…

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Tamil Nadu Announces Three Free LPG Cylinders and Wider Free Bus Travel for Women

Chennai, August 24, 2026; Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Monday announced a major expansion of the state’s welfare measures, including three free LPG cylinders every year for eligible women-headed households and broader free bus travel for women and transgender persons. Under the newly introduced ‘Annapoorani Super 6’ scheme, eligible families will receive…

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Parandur Airport Row Deepens as DMK Warns of Economic Setback

Chennai, August 24, 2026; The political dispute over the proposed Parandur Greenfield Airport intensified on Monday after former Tamil Nadu minister and DMK MLA Thangam Thennarasu criticised the state government’s decision to abandon the project, warning that the move could have wider economic consequences for Tamil Nadu. Thennarasu argued that Parandur had been selected only…

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R Ashoka Accuses Karnataka Government of Suppressing BJP Protest Over Nagendra

Bengaluru, August 24, 2026; Tensions rose outside Vidhana Soudha on Monday after BJP leaders attempting to march into the state legislature were stopped by police during a protest seeking the resignation of Karnataka Minister B Nagendra. Karnataka Leader of the Opposition R Ashoka alleged that police used excessive force against BJP workers and leaders who…

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Rakesh Gangwal Pledges ₹300 Crore More for IIT Kanpur Medical School

Kanpur, August 24, 2026; IIT Kanpur alumnus and IndiGo co-founder Rakesh Gangwal has announced an additional contribution of ₹300 crore to support the expansion of the Gangwal School of Medical Sciences and Technology at the institute. The latest commitment takes Gangwal’s total contribution towards the school to ₹400 crore, following his earlier donation of ₹100…

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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Remembers Arun Jaitley on Death Anniversary, Calls His Legacy an Inspiration

New Delhi, August 24, 2026; Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday paid tribute to former Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on his sixth death anniversary, recalling his contribution to public life, governance and economic reforms. Gupta offered floral tributes to the former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and remembered his long political career, from…

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