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Month: <span>August 2026</span>

Saudi Arabia Braces for Coordinated Houthi, Iraqi Militia Attacks on Ports and Energy Sites

World

Saudi Arabia Braces for Coordinated Houthi, Iraqi Militia Attacks on Ports and Energy Sites

Saudi Arabia expects coordinated Houthi and Iraqi militia attacks on ports, airports and energy sites, after a strike in Najran wounded 11 civilians.

By Diurna Editorial Team 8 August 2026, 8:27 AM

Delhi Swine Flu Cases Cross 1,300: 1,349 Infections Reported, But No Deaths So Far

Health Analysis

Delhi Swine Flu Cases Cross 1,300: 1,349 Infections Reported, But No Deaths So Far

Delhi swine flu cases have reached 1,349 this season against 229 by September last year, with dengue at 1,379 and no deaths reported from…

Diurna Editorial Team 8 August 2026, 8:27 AM

Why Microsoft’s Hyderabad Cloud Region Uses No Water for Cooling

India

Why Microsoft’s Hyderabad Cloud Region Uses No Water for Cooling

The Microsoft Hyderabad cloud region went live this week as the company's fourth and largest in India, built with air-cooled chillers that use no…

Diurna Editorial Team 8 August 2026, 8:27 AM

Quit India Movement: How Gandhi’s Arrest in 1942 Sparked a Leaderless Revolt

India

Quit India Movement: How Gandhi’s Arrest in 1942 Sparked a Leaderless Revolt

The Quit India Movement turns 84 this weekend. Its decisive phase began after Gandhi's arrest, driven by students, workers and peasants acting alone.

Diurna Editorial Team 8 August 2026, 8:27 AM

Dhurandhar Netflix Record: Why 37 Million Views Made Aditya Dhar’s Film 2026’s Biggest Non-English Hit

Dhurandhar Netflix Record: Why 37 Million Views Made Aditya Dhar’s Film 2026’s Biggest Non-English Hit

Dhurandhar Netflix views hit 37 million in six months, making Aditya Dhar's spy thriller the platform's most-watched non-English film of 2026 worldwide.

Diurna Editorial Team 8 August 2026, 8:27 AM

India Defence Exports Surge 63%: Why the Rs 38,424-Crore Record Marks a Major Shift

Defence

India Defence Exports Surge 63%: Why the Rs 38,424-Crore Record Marks a Major Shift

India defence exports reached Rs 38,424 crore in FY26, up 62.66%, with state firms up 151% and growth shifting to drones, munitions and guidance…

Diurna Editorial Team 8 August 2026, 8:27 AM

Maharashtra Doctors Strike Ends: What the CCMP Row Means for Modern Medicine

Health

Maharashtra Doctors Strike Ends: What the CCMP Row Means for Modern Medicine

The Maharashtra doctors strike ended on a High Court order, but the CCMP registration dispute over homoeopaths prescribing modern medicine remains unresolved.

Diurna Editorial Team 8 August 2026, 8:27 AM

India-US Tariff Timeline: From the 18% Deal to the New Forced-Labour Duties

Business

India-US Tariff Timeline: From the 18% Deal to the New Forced-Labour Duties

India-US tariffs have swung from 50% to 18% to a fresh 10% forced-labour duty in under a year. Here is the full timeline and…

Piyush Gupta 2 August 2026, 12:15 PM

BrahMos Missile Arc: How India’s Exports Are Reshaping the Indo-Pacific

Defence

BrahMos Missile Arc: How India’s Exports Are Reshaping the Indo-Pacific

India's BrahMos missile exports to the Philippines, Vietnam and Indonesia now top $1.7 billion. Here is how the supersonic cruise missile is redrawing Indo-Pacific…

News Desk 2 August 2026, 12:13 PM

BRICS Summit — World

World

BRICS Summit 2026 Explained: Why India Hosting Xi and Putin in Delhi Matters

BRICS Summit 2026 lands in New Delhi on September 12-13. Here is who is attending, what is on the agenda, and why India's fourth…

News Desk 2 August 2026, 12:11 PM