FIR filed over ‘fake’ video of waterlogged Noida International Airport; UP cops scan FB handles

IANS | August 17, 2026 1:50 PM

Greater Noida, Aug 17 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh Police on Monday launched a probe into the circulation of some ‘fake and misleading’ videos of waterlogging at Noida International Airport during the recent incessant rainfall. The police also lodged a case against a Facebook account operating under the name ‘Sach Bolo’, following a complaint filed by the Airport management.

‘3.6.9’ director Shiv Madhav to next direct sci-fi superhero film

IANS | August 17, 2026 1:48 PM

Chennai, Aug 17 (IANS) Director Shiv Madhav, who is best known for having directed the science-based film ‘3.6.9’ which went on to set a world record as being the first film to be shot in a matter of just 81 minutes, has now announced that his next film will be a sci-fi superhero entertainer.

India highlights BRICS role in fighting climate change

IANS | August 17, 2026 1:46 PM

New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) India highlighted on Monday that the BRICS alliance has expanded from an economic dialogue into an increasingly influential platform for defining its approach to the critical challenges facing the environment, including pressing global issues of increasing pollution, biodiversity loss as well as global warming.

President, V-P condole Bihar stampede deaths; pray for injured

IANS | August 17, 2026 1:30 PM

New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) President of India Droupadi Murmu and Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Monday described the stampede incident in Bihar’s Lakhisarai, in which seven devotees were killed and over 13 injured, as heartbreaking and expressed their condolences to the bereaved families.