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In a major breakthrough against organised cybercrime, the Mumbai Police Crime Branch has busted an international cyber fraud syndicate that allegedly facilitated online scams and illegal gaming transactions through fake bank accounts and SIM cards. Twelve accused have been arrested from Goa, while investigators say the racket was being operated by handlers based in Dubai. The action followed a probe into a case registered at Paydhuni Police Station in Mumbai.

England pacer John Turner has announced his retirement from professional cricket after a prolonged battle with a back injury. He represented the Three Lions in four white-ball internationals, claiming three wickets, during 2024, but hasnt featured in professional cricket since June 2025 because of a stress fracture in his back.

In an effort to strengthen its organisational structure, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Thursday announced formation of its National Working Committee, with founder Abhijeet Dipke (30) being appointed as its national convener. The party announced that CJP's chief spokesperson Saurav Das (27) and spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka (30) will be the co-conveners of the outfit.

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has called for greater engagement with India's younger generation, saying Gen Z should not be branded anti-national for expressing their views. Addressing an audience in Mumbai, Bhagwat said...

France has submitted its detailed technical and commercial proposal to India for the procurement of 114 Rafale fighter jets, marking a significant step forward in the deal. The proposal includes plans for large-scale local manufacturing and production of the multi-role combat aircraft in India.

Real Madrid have completed the signing of teenage sensation Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig. The 19-year-old Ivory Coast forward joins the club after a standout season in the Bundesliga, where he scored 12 goals and registered eight assists for Leipzig. He further enhanced his reputation during the World Cup, playing a key role as Ivory Coast progressed to the round of 32.

With various reports suggesting that the Central government is likely to introduce 'Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act Amendment (FCRA) Bill' in the Lok Sabha next week, various churches and Christian organisations in India are strongly opposing...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (August 6) received a telephone call from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu andexchanged views on the recent developments in West Asia and India-Israel bilateral ties,a statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office said.

India on Thursday (August 6) successfully test-fired the medium-range Agni-4 ballistic missile from the integrated test range in Odisha's Chandipur. According to the Ministry of Defence, the test-firing of the missile was carried out by the Strategic Forces Command.

The University Grants Commission (UGC) NET 2026 aspirants are left in limbo with no response from National Testing Agency (NTA) over the reason behind the delay in releasing the answer key followed by result. It's now 37 days since the conclusion of UGC NET on June 30, NTA is yet to release the answer key which is being released with 10 to 15 days from the conclusion of exam. India TV Digital has tried to contact NTA to know the reason behind the delay, but no officials responded.

The forthcoming womens Asia Cup is set to begin on August 28 with Thailand taking on Hong Kong, China. India will open their campaign against Thailand on August 30. Meanwhile, the marquee clash between India and Pakistan will be played on September 5 in Dubai.

Amid rising protests from Gen Zs in various parts of the country over paper leaks, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday said their grievances are genuine and India's education system needs reformation. ...

Delhi has recorded 1,179 dengue cases so far, while another 210 patients receiving treatment in the city's hospitals are from outside the capital. This takes the total number of dengue patients reported at Delhi hospitals to 1,389.

The student-led agitation over alleged recruitment examination irregularities in Jharkhand has entered a crucial phase, with protesters announcing an 11-member delegation to hold talks with the state government. The move comes a day after Chief Minister Hemant Soren invited the agitators for discussions, saying his government's doors were open to resolving the issue. The delegation has been constituted following the government's offer for dialogue and is expected to place the protesters' demands

Ameesha Patel has reacted to Preity Zinta's look from Batwara 1947. Ameesha, who has worked with Sunny Deol in the blockbuster Gadar films, reacted to a social media user comparing her look as Sakina to Preity Zinta.

After Real Madrid, Barcelona have now entered the race to sign Manchester City and Spanish midfielder Rodri. The FIFA World Cup Golden Ball winner has entered the final year of his contract and hence, the England club is also open to selling him before he walks away for free.

To ensure an open, safe, trusted and accountable cyberspace for users, the Central government has strengthened the regulatory framework to prevent Artificial Intelligence (AI)-generated content, introducing tougher rules to curb the spread of deepfakes, including AI-generated audio, video and text.

The written apology tendered to the Government of India by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is a clear reflection of the power of Indian laws. Zuckerberg apologised for the temporary removal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Facebook post. His top executives admitted to significant content moderation failures, including issues with child sexual abuse material, deepfakes, and the paid boosting of certain content.

For nearly three weeks after the Parliament remained paralysed, Kiren Rijiju again on Thursday spoke to Rahul Gandhi and the talks were held regarding ending the deadlock in the House and on extending support for women's reservation and delimitation. Rahul Gandhi stated that he would consult with all parties of the INDIA alliance before engaging with the government on the matter.

Ahead of the annual Dahi Handi festival in Maharashtra, the Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis-led government has rolled out a comprehensive insurance scheme for nearly 1.60 lakh Govindas participating in the celebrations across the state. According to the government order, Govindas will be entitled to an accident insurance cover of up to Rs 10 lakh. The move aims to provide financial protection to participants who often perform high-risk human pyramid formations during the festivities.

The Cabinet on Thursday (August 6) approved the development of 135.871 km, four-lane access-controlled Guwahati-Tezpur Corridor of NH-15 in Assam. According to an official statement, the project will be developed on a build-operate-transfer (BOT) Toll...

Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu on Thursday rejected claims of ethanol blending in aviation turbine fuel (ATF). Naidu said there is no proposal to do so and that spreading misinformation on aviation safety creates...

Emraan Hashmi is returning as Shivam Pandit after almost two decades, and the film's loyalists can't keep calm. The trailer for Awarapan 2 was released on August 6, and cinephiles were taken back to simpler...

The Maharashtra resident doctors on Thursday called off strike after Bombay High Court took cognisance of the matter. Notably, the Bombay High Court earlier in the day came down heavily on Maharashtra resident doctors and directed them to call off their strike with immediate effect , and rejoin their services post lunch. Following the Bombay High Court's order, Dr Atharva Shinde (President, Maharashtra Central MARD), Dr Amol Gite (Treasurer, IMA Maharashtra), and Dr Rutuja Raut (President, BMC M

India captain Shubman Gill suffered a blow to his right thumb while batting in the nets ahead of the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka , slated to begin on August 15. The 26-year-old was struck by a delivery from one of the pacers during training and Gill was visibly in a lot of pain. He immediately received treatment from the team physio. According to Revsportz, the injury was not serious, as Gill resumed his batting session shortly afterwards.

The Lok Sabha on Thursday passed a key amendment to the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, empowering the Central government to allow banks and payment service providers to levy charges on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions and other notified digital payment modes. While the amendment does not immediately impose charges, it removes the legal barrier that prevented banks from collecting Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on such transactions.

A passenger was arrested for allegedly attempting to open the emergency exit of a Kuala LumpurKochi flight, threatening fellow passengers and cabin crew, and damaging the emergency exit's window panel, police said on Thursday. The accused was identified as Jamsheer Athanikkal, who was travelling on Batik Air flight OD231 from Kuala Lumpur to Kochi on Wednesday.

The Rudraprayag district administration in Uttarakhand has issued a high alert after continuous rainfall led to a sharp rise in the water levels of the Alaknanda and Mandakini rivers. The District Disaster Management Department has appealed to residents to stay away from riverbanks and remain in safe locations until the weather improves. Authorities have also urged people to remain vigilant and strictly follow advisories issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), as rainfall is expecte

Former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal on Thursday (August 6) said he is a victim of 'political vendetta' after the Goa Bench of the Bombay High Court sentenced him to 10 years'rigorous imprisonment in the 2013 sexual assault case filed by a former junior colleague.

Cockroach Janta Party(CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipkeon Thursday announced a nationwide campaign with the name 'Kya Bolti Public', stating the CJP would travel across the country from September to engage with everyone and make issues such as unemployment, education reforms and social justice central to its political agenda.While addressing the media, Dipke further added that the party will continue to act as apressure group instead of transforming into a political party.

England have recalled Ollie Pope and Dan Lawrence for the opening two Tests of the upcoming three-match series against Pakistan, starting August 19 at Headingley. It is also confirmed that Jacob Bethell will miss the series, owing to a knee injury. In his absence, Jordan Cox is expected to feature at number three.

Alliance, Prime Video's reality show, has found its first-ever winner. Mini Mathur lifted the trophy after defeating Aly Goni and Ruhee Dosani in the grand finale, and her victory has now received an outpouring of love from celebrities and fans alike.

Tarun Tejpal sentenced to 10 years in jail for raping former Tehelka colleague in 2013 case.

The Bombay High Court on Thursday came down heavily on Maharashtra resident doctors, who are protesting over the state government's proposal to grant Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC) registration to homoeopathy practitioners, and directed them to...

Bigg Boss 20 has been officially announced, and the show's loyalists can't keep calm. After announcing the release date, the makers have dropped a new promo featuring host Salman Khan, and perhaps a big clue...

Paneer has long been a staple in Indian households, valued for its high-quality protein and calcium. Whether it's a bowl of shahi paneer at a restaurant or a homemade paneer bhurji, most people assume they're eating a dairy product made from milk. But that's not always the case.

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat is scheduled to visit the United States and Canada in the last week of August as part of the organisation's centenary year global outreach programme, according to sources.

The highly anticipated ODI World Cup 2027 is looming on the horizon, the biggest tournament in world cricket. The tournament will see sides from all over the globe battle it out in hopes of getting their hands on the marquee title. Ahead of the tournament, many eyes will be set upon the Indian team.

Authorities on Thursday urged people to avoid stepping out of their residences unless absolutely necessary in Haryana's Gurugram and urged private offices to allow their employees to 'work from home (WFH)', as heavy rainfall continued to batter Delhi-NCR, leading to waterlogging in many areas.

The Indian government is preparing to introduce polymer, or plastic, notes. However, the common man will have to wait a little longer to get their hands on polymer currency notes. For those who have been eagerly awaiting plastic notes and wondering when they will be made available, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra has shared an important update on the planned issuance of plastic notes.

Prime Video's reality show, Alliance, has crowned its first-ever winner - Mini Mathur. After six weeks of strategy, shifting loyalties and intense competition, Mini emerged victorious in the grand finale.Hosted by Kunal Kemmu, Alliance challenged contestants to build alliances, survive betrayals and make difficult decisions, with every episode changing the course of the game.

The wait is finally over. The trailer of Awarapan 2 is here, bringing back Emraan Hashmi as Shivam Pandit nearly two decades after the first film. Packed with action, emotion and nostalgia, the trailer promises a darker and more intense chapter in the franchise. And the internet can't seem to get enough of the trailer.

The Board of School Education Haryana (BSEH) has announced the Haryana Teacher Eligibility Test (HTET) result 2026. The candidates who had appeared for HTET can check and download scorecard PDF on the official website - htet.eapplynow.com . The HTET scorecard PDF login credentials are - application ID/ registration number, date of birth. The HTET final answer key has also been released and is available on the official website - htet.eapplynow.com .Over 2.33 lakh (2,33,294) candidates appeared fo

Atiq Ahmed's youngest son Aban dies in car crash in Jhansi.

Samajwadi Party (SP) supremo Akhilesh Yadav has one of the most fierce opposition leaders in India, who keeps giving aggressive speeches in an attempt to corner the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over multiple issues such as the allegations of theft the Ram Temple in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya and also the Delimitation.

Delhi has been placed on high alert ahead of the Independence Day celebrations following intelligence inputs warning of possible snap protests and potential threats from Pakistan-backed terrorist organisations and Khalistani elements.

The latest Premier League season is right around the corner, and the transfer market is in full force. Several huge names have already changed clubs, with veteran Scottish full-back Andy Robertson being one of the many. After giving nine years of his career to Liverpool FC and winning every title imaginable, Robertson made the decision to move to Tottenham Hotspur.

Karnataka Urban Development Minister Dr Yathindra Siddaramaiah has stirred a massive controversy after he claimed that a 'Hindu Rashtra' would lead to a return of oppressive social order in India, as he took a dig at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its ideological mentor, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).

We all have to agree on one thingthat the electricity prices are climbing month after month, and more people across India are waking up to the benefits of rooftop solar. With government pushes like the PM Surya Ghar Yojana dangling some pretty generous subsidies, solar panels are popping up on rooftops everywhere.

The trailer of Awarapan 2 has finally been unveiled, giving fans their first glimpse of the much-awaited sequel starring Emraan Hashmi. Directed by Nitin Kakkar, the film also features Disha Patani and Shabana Azmi in pivotal roles.