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Michael Strahan and Kayla Quick Welcome First Child Together, His Fifth Overall

NFL legend and TV host Michael Strahan has welcomed a baby girl with girlfriend Kayla Quick in 2025. The couple, who have maintained a largely private relationship, chose to keep the birth away from public attention. Quick, 33, is a wellness brand owner and has a prior criminal record. The new arrival is the first child for the couple together, bringing Strahan's total number of children to five.

Gujarat woman ties rakhi to man living with her late brother's donated heart

Nidhi Patel, a woman from Gujarat, tied a rakhi on Raviraj Mahida, a heart transplant recipient who received her late brother Shaishav Patel's heart through organ donation. The emotional ceremony has become an annual tradition observed by both families. The ritual symbolises the deep human bond that can arise from personal tragedy and loss. The gesture celebrates the life Mahida was given through Shaishav's organ donation, while keeping the latter's memory alive. The growing connection between the two families highlights the profound relationships that organ donation can foster.

Expert Calls Indo-Nepal Flash Floods a Signal to Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation

Strategic analyst Major General Binoj Basniyat shared his views with NDTV on the implications of recent flash floods affecting India and Nepal. He described the floods as a natural warning urging both nations to work more closely together. Basniyat emphasized that collaboration should extend across nature, ecology, and institutional frameworks. His remarks highlight the broader diplomatic and environmental dimensions of the recurring flood crisis between the two neighboring countries.

Ratko Mladic, Convicted Bosnian War Criminal, Dies in Prison

Ratko Mladic, the former Bosnian Serb military commander infamously known as the 'Butcher of Bosnia', has died while serving a life sentence for genocide. He had been convicted by the International Criminal Tribunal for crimes committed during the Bosnian War in the 1990s. In his final years, Serbian state officials and his family had repeatedly appealed to the Hague tribunal for his release on humanitarian grounds, citing his deteriorating health. However, the tribunal rejected all such appeals, and Mladic remained in custody until his death.

Man acquitted of 2018 child rape-murder arrested for killing 76-year-old woman

Ramesh Vaidhukiya, who was acquitted earlier this year by the Gujarat High Court in a 2018 child rape-murder case, has been arrested for allegedly raping and killing a 76-year-old woman. The elderly victim's body was found near Aji Dam on August 21. Police tracked down Vaidhukiya by reviewing CCTV footage across a 13-kilometre stretch. He had previously been sentenced to death in the 2018 case before the High Court overturned the conviction in February 2025.

xAI Sued for Allegedly Using Child Survivor Images to Generate Abusive Content

Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company xAI is facing a lawsuit over allegations that it used photographs of child abuse survivors to generate sexually exploitative content. The legal action has been filed by survivors or their representatives, targeting xAI's use of such sensitive material in AI training or output. The suit invokes Masha's Law, a United States federal statute that allows victims of child pornography offenses to seek damages. Under this law, each plaintiff may be entitled to a minimum of $150,000 per violation. The case raises serious legal and ethical questions about the safeguards AI companies employ when handling sensitive or protected content.

Gurugram Woman, 44, Dies By Suicide Following Dispute With Husband

A 44-year-old woman from Gurugram died by suicide following an argument with her husband, according to local police. The incident was reported to authorities, who have since begun an investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death. The deceased was employed at a real estate company, while her husband, identified as Yuvraj, works for an aviation company. Police are looking into the details of the dispute that preceded the tragic incident.

Karnataka Suspends Two Govt School Teachers for Joining RSS March

The Karnataka government has suspended two government school teachers for participating in an RSS march. The action was taken against Gururaj Joshi, an assistant teacher at Government Girls' High School in Hunasagi, and Anna Saheb Deshmukh, head teacher of Government Lower Primary School at Kuppi in Surpur taluk. Official suspension orders were issued against both individuals. Government school teachers are generally bound by conduct rules that restrict participation in activities of political or ideological organizations.

Kremlin Dismisses Reports of Planned NATO Attack After CIA Chief's Visit

Moscow has rejected US media reports suggesting Russia plans to attack NATO. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov described the claims as speculation and dismissed them as scare stories. The reports emerged following an unusual visit to Moscow by CIA Director John Ratcliffe. Peskov offered no further explanation for the nature of Ratcliffe's visit to the Russian capital.

Amit Shah Says Gandhi's Ideas Will Remain Relevant for Another Century

Union Home Minister Amit Shah paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, asserting that his ideas and principles will continue to hold relevance even a hundred years from now. Shah emphasized that Gandhi's message was deeply rooted in Indian values, the Indian way of life, and the country's rich knowledge tradition. The minister's remarks highlighted the enduring significance of Gandhian philosophy in contemporary times. Shah's comments underscored the view that Gandhi's teachings remain a guiding force for India and the world.

VHP members disrupt silent reading protest in Ahmedabad, eight injured

A silent reading protest in Vastrapur, Ahmedabad was disrupted by members of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad. The demonstration was held in response to a school's decision to remove books by Malala Yousafzai and Anne Frank from its curriculum or library. The clash left eight to ten participants injured. Authorities are working to identify those involved, and vandalism allegations are under investigation. No FIR has been registered in the case so far.

Tamil Nadu Sends 4 Ministers to Delhi to Coordinate Nepal Pilgrim Rescue

Four Tamil Nadu ministers have traveled to Delhi to coordinate rescue efforts following an incident in Nepal involving the state's pilgrims. The state government is currently focused on locating 86 pilgrims who remain unaccounted for. Minister Raj Mohan confirmed that tracing the missing individuals is the administration's top priority. The deployment of senior ministers signals the seriousness with which the Tamil Nadu government is treating the situation.

Bajrang Dal Members Attack Ahmedabad Group Reading Malala Yousafzai Book

A group of civil society members assembled at a ground in Ahmedabad to read a book by Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai. Workers from Bajrang Dal objected to the reading activity and allegedly assaulted the participants. The incident highlights rising tensions over the public reading of literature connected to the Pakistani activist. No further details about injuries or arrests have been immediately confirmed from the report.

Congress MLA Blocked from Displaying 1984 Apology Placard in Haryana Assembly

A Congress MLA in the Haryana Assembly was allegedly stopped by a fellow Congress legislator while attempting to display a placard demanding an apology over the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. The incident has highlighted internal divisions within the Congress party at a sensitive time. The confrontation took place inside the Haryana Assembly premises. The episode comes as the Congress party already faces mounting external pressure to formally apologize for the 1984 violence. The incident is seen as particularly significant given the upcoming Punjab Assembly elections, where the issue holds deep political weight.

TMC Leader Abhishek Banerjee Clashes With Police Over Billboard Removal at Office

High drama erupted at Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee's office on Camac Street when police and municipal officials arrived to remove a billboard deemed illegal. Banerjee confronted the officials in a heated argument at the entrance of the building. The dispute centred on authorities taking action against what they classified as an unauthorised billboard on the premises. The incident highlighted tensions between the ruling party leader and civic enforcement agencies carrying out the removal.

Indians lead UK immigration, but also top voluntary returns list

Trump Signs Order Renaming Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' Amid US-Canada Tensions

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario to 'Lake America'. The move was formalized at the White House and comes as trade tensions between the United States and Canada continue to escalate. Trump accompanied the decision with sharp criticism of Canadian officials, calling them 'nasty'. The renaming is the latest in a series of provocative gestures by Trump directed at Canada during the ongoing trade dispute between the two neighbouring countries.

Harry and Meghan criticise Meta's business model after £13bn child harm settlement

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have publicly criticised Meta following the tech giant's agreement to pay up to £13 billion to settle a child harm lawsuit in the United States. The couple took aim at what they described as Meta's 'data-extraction business model', arguing it poses risks to young users. While welcoming the new protections for teenagers included in the settlement, Harry and Meghan stressed that the deal represents only a partial step in the right direction. Meta, led by CEO Mark Zuckerberg, has not yet publicly responded to the couple's remarks.

India, US officials discuss nuclear energy cooperation in Washington

400-year-old Polish grave reveals a young woman buried to prevent her return