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‘Still searching for truth’: Daughter of Sikh activist killed 30 years ago

Jaswant Singh Khalra's daughter Navkiran reflects on slain father's life and legacy, which also inspired a recent film.

The News Flicker·August 7, 2026

Why Trump seems so obsessed with talking about grass

President Donald Trump loves talking about grass, even in settings where such a topic might seem out of place. Since returning to the White House a year and a half ago, he has spoken about grass at least 45 times in public events or interviews. That adds up t…

The News Flicker·August 7, 2026

Strait of Hormuz deal may require a compromise from Trump

To reach a deal with Iran that reopens the economically vital Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump may need to do something out of character — compromise. Any concession would be tough for the Republican president. He's insisted there's no truth to his sa…

The News Flicker·August 7, 2026

Iran says it’s in the final stage of drafting an agreement with Oman on the Strait of Hormuz

The News Flicker·August 7, 2026

Trump signs immigration actions on birthright citizenship, 'birth tourism'

President Donald Trump says he is once again trying to limit birthright citizenship in the U.S. He says he's signing two executive actions on immigration. One action aims to limit the number of people eligible for U.S. citizenship after being born in the coun…

The News Flicker·August 6, 2026

Mitch McConnell says he's leaving rehab center to recover at home

Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky says he’s been discharged from a rehabilitation center and will continue his recovery from home. McConnell gave no specific date for his return to the Capitol, but senators are expected to soon leave Washington for …

The News Flicker·August 6, 2026

Sen. Jon Husted of Ohio says Rep. Max Miller should resign

Republican Sen. Jon Husted of Ohio is calling on Rep. Max Miller to resign his House seat and abandon his fall reelection bid. Husted's comments on X Thursday add pressure after Ohio's senior senator, Republican Bernie Moreno, said Miller is unfit to serve. M…

The News Flicker·August 6, 2026

Swan Defence bags Rs 251-750 crore tug order from Denmark’s Svitzer

Swan Defence and Heavy Industries landed a big deal with Svitzer A/S, building four cutting-edge TRAnsverse 3200 tugs. These super-efficient, biofuel-ready vessels will start shipping out in early 2028, boosting SDHI's global standing for top-notch shipbuildi…

The News Flicker·August 6, 2026

AP’s FDI inflows surge over sixfold in two years

Andhra Pradesh has witnessed a sharp rise in FDI under the Chandrababu Naidu-led NDA government, according to official data shared by the Union Government in Parliament.

The News Flicker·August 6, 2026

Lulu Group to expand in central Kerala with second hypermarket in Kottayam

Lulu Group expands in central Kerala with a new hypermarket in Kottayam’s KGA Mall, creating over 550 jobs.

The News Flicker·August 6, 2026

2 Israeli soldiers killed in Lebanon in the first Israeli deaths under truce

The Israeli military said two of its soldiers were killed in combat in southern Lebanon in the first Israeli deaths since the implementation of a shaky truce between Israel and the Iran-backed Lebanese militant group Hezbollah in June. The Israeli army launch…

The News Flicker·August 6, 2026

Trump's IndyCar race: Up to 200 mph speeds along Pennsylvania Avenue

President Donald Trump is hosting an IndyCar street race in Washington, D.C., as part of America’s 250th anniversary celebrations. The Freedom 250 Grand Prix, set for Aug. 22 and 23, will see cars speeding down Pennsylvania Avenue at up to eight times the usu…

The News Flicker·August 6, 2026