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Month: <span>August 2026</span>

Sports

Commonwealth Games: India’s 39 Medals and a Women-Led Gold Rush Before Ahmedabad 2030

India ended the Commonwealth Games with 39 medals and a fourth place finish, then took the flag for Ahmedabad 2030 as women won eight of the 13 golds.

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

Bankipur Shock: How Prashant Kishor Ended the BJP’s 30-Year Hold

Politics

Bankipur Shock: How Prashant Kishor Ended the BJP’s 30-Year Hold

Prashant Kishor won Bankipur by over 19,000 votes, but the RJD's collapse from 46,363 votes down to 14,273 is what actually decided the BJP…

Diurna Editorial Team 8 August 2026, 8:27 AM

World

Russia Sanctions Bill: US Senate Backs 100% Tariff Threat on India and China

The US Senate passed a Russia sanctions bill authorising 100% tariffs on top buyers of Russian oil and gas, a list that names India…

Diurna Editorial Team 8 August 2026, 8:27 AM

Business

RBI Loan Pricing Rules Change From October 1: Why Banks and NBFCs Must Change How They Calculate Interest

The RBI loan pricing overhaul will standardise day count conventions and reset dates across banks and NBFCs from October 1, without changing what you…

Diurna Editorial Team 8 August 2026, 8:27 AM

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.

Diurna Editorial Team 8 August 2026, 8:27 AM

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

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

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