The Savera News Capsule: Evening News Round-Up | Top India & World Headlines

August 23, 2026

Catch the top India and world headlines in The Savera News Capsule, covering the biggest national, international, political, business and entertainment news:

1. 1 Indian Killed, 9 Injured After Vehicle Overturns in Oman

Muscat: One Indian national was killed and nine others were injured after a vehicle veered off the road and met with an accident on Sultan Said bin Teymur Street in Oman, according to the Royal Oman Police.

The accident occurred on Saturday after the vehicle veered off the road. The exact cause of the accident has not been disclosed by authorities.

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2. Bangladesh: Four Hindu Family Members Found Dead Inside Locked Home, Police Probe Underway

Dhaka: A retired Hindu schoolteacher, his wife, daughter and 12-year-old son were found dead inside their locked home in Rangpur city, Bangladesh, under suspicious circumstances. Police have launched an investigation into the deaths.

The bodies were recovered around 11:30 p.m. on Saturday from a house in the Daspara (Machhuapara) area of Rangpur city.

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3. 27-Year-Old Indian National Shot Dead in New York City; Police Hunt Unidentified Shooter

New York: A 27-year-old Indian national was shot dead by an unidentified assailant in New York City following an alleged altercation over a pizza delivery, according to reports.

The victim, Gurdeep Singh, a Sikh immigrant from Punjab’s Kapurthala district, was fatally shot at around 10 p.m. on Friday near Stanley Avenue in the East New York neighbourhood.

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4. Pregnant Defence Ministry Officer Found Dead in Delhi; Parents Allege Harassment by Husband, In-Laws

New Delhi: A 30-year-old pregnant Assistant Section Officer working with the Ministry of Defence was found dead at her rented accommodation in southwest Delhi’s Dwarka, following which her parents approached police with allegations of mental and physical harassment by her husband and in-laws. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation.

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5. Around 440 Startups Now Operating in India’s Space Sector: ISRO Chief

Ahmedabad: India’s space sector now has around 440 startups, marking a major expansion of private participation in an industry that was once largely dominated by government institutions, ISRO Chairman and Department of Space Secretary Dr V. Narayanan said on Sunday.

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