Oil Prices Drop Over $1 Ahead of Toughest-Ever US Sanctions on Iran

India news Live Updates, 24 August 2026: ‘Parandur airport project will be dropped’, says TN CM Joseph Vijay

Israel accuses Gaza of launching balloons and kites; responds with airstrikes

MP Teachers Cross Flooded River on Tubes to Meet E-Attendance Deadline

Teachers in Bhind district, Madhya Pradesh, are crossing the swollen Baisali river on inflated tubes to reach their schools on time. The risky daily crossings are driven by the state government's mandatory e-attendance application, which requires teachers to mark their presence digitally within a set timeframe. Heavy monsoon rains have made the river difficult to cross through conventional means, leaving the tube crossings as the only viable option. The situation highlights the challenges faced by educators in flood-prone rural areas while trying to comply with digital accountability measures.

Rishabh Pant Retires Hurt After Blow to Left Arm in Colombo Test

Rishabh Pant was forced to retire hurt on Day 1 of the second Test between India and Sri Lanka in Colombo on Sunday. The wicketkeeper-batter was struck on his left arm by a delivery during India's innings. His participation on Day 2 came into question following the injury. India's head coach addressed the media to provide an update on Pant's availability for the remainder of the match.