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The Enigmatic Journey of Leena Chandavarkar: From Stardom to Personal Struggles

New Delhi, August 28: In the world of Bollywood, some actresses have captured the hearts of audiences with their beauty and talent in a remarkabl

Mangaluru railway bifurcation: When Keralam and Tamil Nadu fought over splitting Palakkad Railway Division

Memories of tensions between Keralam and Tamil Nadu from nearly two decades ago when Tamil Nadu sought to establish Salem Railway Division have r

Vice President Celebrates Raksha Bandhan with Children; Om Birla Commemorates with Laadli Sisters

New Delhi, August 28: Raksha Bandhan was celebrated across India on Friday. Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan marked the occasion with school chi

Renewables accounted for a record one-fifth of Indias power generation in July

Power demand surged by almost 11% Y-o-Y last month to roughly 171 billion units the highest on record for any month

Industrial growth slowed to 6.7% in July

Within the Manufacturing sector, 19 out of 23 industry groups have recorded a positive growth in July 2026 over July 2025

US actions in Iran war face scrutiny over possible war crimes

Washington: The Trump administration has consistently viewed itself as being above international law. Not only does it claim international law do

Kolkata High Court Denies Interim Order in Trinamool Billboard Controversy

Kolkata, August 28: The Kolkata High Courts single-judge special bench has refused to issue an interim order regarding a petition filed by a fact

Yash's Toxic Becomes 6th Film to Hit a Century in India; Opens at Rs 140 Crore Globally

Yash-starrer Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups has made a strong start at the box office, earning around Rs 140 crore worldwide on its opening da

Baripada Girl Kulsum Nigar Safe in Nepal Floods, Calls Family

Bringing immense relief to her family and hometown, Kulsum Nigar (20) from Baripada has been confirmed safe in Nepal after days of uncertainty fo

Sensex, Nifty snap two-day losing streak as IT, pharma and metal stocks lead gains

Sensex, Nifty, Indian stock market, IT stocks, pharma stocks, metal stocks, TCS, Tech Mahindra, Infosys, Nifty IT, Nvidia earnings, AI investment

Kangana Ranaut and Baba Ramdev bury the hatchet on Rakhi

Mumbai: A public disagreement between Kangana Ranaut and yoga guru Baba Ramdev appears to have taken a softer turn on Raksha Bandhan. After tradi

Norway's King Harald V dies at 89, his son becomes King Haakon VIII

Norway's King Harald V, Europe's oldest monarch, has died at the age of 89. He reigned for over three decades, modernizing the royal house and se

Water supply cut: Minority-majority Kolkata colony alleges bias

Kolkata: Several hundred families in a minority-majority colony in West Bengals Kolkata have been living without water for nearly a month, with r

Helpline set up in Kundrathur to lodge Census-related complaints

Padikkal, Suthar rise as India

Colombo: India arrived in Sri Lanka three weeks ago with several questions surrounding its Test team but Devdutt Padikkals assured batting at num

Nepal flash floods: 23 Gujaratis untraceable; PM Balendra Shah, ministers to donate one month's salary to relief fund

Nepal PM Balendra Shah and ministers will donate a month's salary to the Disaster Relief Fund after devastating floods in Rasuwa. The cabinet als

India state fiscal health: Telangana tops guarantees burden in FY25

Business Standard's India State Fiscal Health Tracker compares states and Union Territories on outstanding state guarantees as a share of GSDP. H

Thane Cook Arrested After 22 Minor Girls Allege Molestation; Had Faced Earlier POCSO Case

A Thane government ashram school cook accused by 22 minor girls had previously faced a POCSO case and was later reinstated.

West Bengal CM to Attend Raksha Bandhan Event at Jadavpur University Amid Heightened Security

Kolkata, August 28: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari will participate in a Raksha Bandhan event at Jadavpur University (JU) in South K

Kangana Ranaut accepts Baba Ramdev

Actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut has accepted yoga guru Baba Ramdevs gesture to end their recent public feud, with the actor saying that fe

Is Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Marie Wilson the King of England to avoid court appearance, asks Madras High Court judge

Justice V. Lakshminarayanan raises the query during the hearing of a petition filed by the Minister to quash an assault case pending against him

ABD Maestro eyes 200 crore revenue next FY as premiumisation bets pay off

The company has built a portfolio of eight to nine brands across whisky, gin, vodka and rum, spanning Indian and international categories; bollyw

Rupee gains this week as dollar supply surges ahead of deposit window's close

Market participants seek greater clarity from Federal Reserve on its stance towards persistent inflation, policy approach to tackling it, and whe

Barrier lake risk 'manageable': China, Nepal resume rescue operations

Rescue operations have resumed downstream after they were briefly suspended, triggered by concerns over rising water from a barrier lake near the

President Droupadi Murmu Celebrates Raksha Bandhan with Children, Highlights Its Deeper Significance

New Delhi, August 28: Raksha Bandhan was celebrated across India on Friday. On this occasion, President Droupadi Murmu commemorated the festival

ACME Solar Holdings secures SECI contract for 300 MW capacity

A tariff of 6 per kWh has been finalised for the entire PPA

Nayanthara and Kavin's Hi releases in theatres; here's what X users have to say about the film

Nayanthara and Kavin's upcoming rom-com, Hi, has finally been released on August 28, after a delay in release from August 14, 2026. The film was

Who is Norway's new King Haakon VIII?

Haakon becomes the king at a turbulent time for Norway's monarchy.

Govt's Onion Buffer Stock Quality Is Good: Consumer Affairs Secy Khare

Consumer affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare asserts storage with CWC aids shelf life

Nepal Floods Raise Alarm for Northeast India Amid Concerns Over Chinese Activities

New Delhi, August 28: Concerns are mounting among Congress leaders regarding the recent floods in Nepal and the potential threats they pose to th

Euro holds in tight range, inflation sees sharp uptick in France and Spain

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'78% of world will be devastated': Did Baba Vanga foresee a disastrous 2026? The truth behind the viral prediction

Baba Vangas alleged predictions have once again drawn attention following the recent devastation in Nepal. However, there are no verified primary

PCB considered pulling players out of Test against England after Sky aired interview with Imran Khans sons

Former England skipper Mike Atherton conducted the 18-minute interview with Imran's sons, Kassim and Suleman, in which the two expressed fears ab

Tamil Nadu Assembly | Self-certification limit for residential building approvals raised to 5,000 sq. ft.: Housing Minister

Minister B. Rajkumar said a scheme would be introduced for small commercial buildings with a floor area of up to 1,500 sq. ft. to obtain building

Archdiocesan Movement for Transparency opposes announcements after 34th Synod of Syro Malabar Church

Archdiocesan Movement for Transparency terms the appointment of a third Auxiliary Bishop in the Kottayam Archdiocese as a violation of norms that

July credit card spending slips 2.4% Y-o-Y, issuances outpace transaction

Average spending per card continues to face downward pressure as the pace of card issuance outpaces aggregate transaction volume growth

Record-breaking dividend of 94 per share; shares hit 10% upper circuit as soon as the news broke.

Federal-Mogul's shares surged after announcing a special dividend of 86.50 percent. Shares hit a 52-week high amid heavy buying.Federal-Mogul Goe

Explosion in Pakistan's Makeen bazaar area kills one, injures nine

An explosion in Pakistan's Makeen bazaar killed one person and injured nine others. The blast occurred Friday in the restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa p

Abhishek, Meraj, Karthik, Neev Best in Cricket League

The innings was characterised by sustained batting depth, with five Sporting batters reaching at least fifty. Shaunak Kulkarni returned the notab

Another YouTuber claims legal notice from Toxic team over review, calls out Yash

The controversy surrounding Yash-starrer Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups has intensified, with another YouTuber claiming to have received a leg

'Regulations should be tightened': Annamalai slams Yash's film 'Toxic'

The real world will be seen in GTA 6. Is the gaming world going to change?

GTA 6 is going to be a world where your decisions matter. Rockstar Games is working to make the game more interactive and realistic than ever bef

Norway's King Harald V dies at 89, ending a reign of reform and resilience

Norway's King Harald V dies at 89, ending a reign of reform and resilience

Keralam govt to step up market interventions to check price rise

Keralam agriculture department will increase market interventions to prevent price hikes. Steps will be taken to curb exploitation by middlemen d

If Kohli played in Colombo, result would have been different: Ex-IND batter

If Kohli played in Colombo result would have been different ExIND batter

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iPhone 17e is available at its lowest price yet on Vijay Sales

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Jaishankar takes stock of rescue ops in flood-hit Nepal as India puts relief efforts on highest priority

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday reviewed the ongoing rescue and relief operations in flood-hit Nepal as the neighbouring country

Meet Reyha Raghavaraju, the 16-year-old baker bringing birthday joy to families in need

UPenn researchers copied elephant skin in porous cement tiles; a mockup home stayed near 32C versus 42C and 52C with commercial stucco surfaces

Researchers developed innovative cement tiles inspired by elephant skin for passive cooling. These tiles feature engineered cracks that absorb an

Bihar Minister Nishant Kumar Receives Rakhi from Brahma Kumari Women, Commits to Anti-Drug Campaign

Patna, August 28: On the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, Bihar Minister Nishant Kumar received a Rakhi from women associated with the Brahma Kumari A

Penguin India Refuses to Publish Sonia Gandhis Autobiography Belonging

New Delhi, August 28: Penguin Random House India has declined to publish senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhis autobiography titled Belonging in I

Opener 'Zero', No. 9 and 10 batsmen 'Hero'; amazing performance in the Sri Lanka series

In the India-Sri Lanka Test series, batsmen at No. 9 and 10 were more successful than the openers. So let's explore this interesting statistic.IN

40 drunk driving cases booked after screening 1,476 water tanker drivers in Bengaluru

Bengaluru Traffic Police has written to the respective RTOs recommending suspension of the driving licences of all persons found to be driving wa

'Kanda Express' carrying 453.65 tonnes of onion from Nashik reaches Delhi amid its rising prices

Amid rising prices of onions in the country, the first 'Kanda Express', a dedicated rail rake carrying about 453.65 tonnes of onion from Nashik i

Hyderabad: Case over obscene videos targeting Congress leaders

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police has registered a case against two X account holders for allegedly posting obscene deepfake videos tar

Chennai man shares how treating workers, service staff well made him rethink kindness

Chennai man shares how treating workers service staff well made him rethink kindness

SP Group seeks Tata Sons stake deal as lenders demand a clear exit

SP Group seeks Tata Sons stake deal as lenders demand a clear exit

Nepal faces further devastation! Lake breach threatens; China issues alert

China has said that the dam of a lake formed after a recent landslide near the border of Nepal and Tibet is in great danger of bursting, and this

FM Sitharaman highlights India's investor-friendly policies, tax certainty, ongoing reforms

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted India's investor-friendly policies, greater tax certainty and ongoing reforms while urging Canadi

Karnataka Dy CM admits he wanted to be CM, but has accepted high command's decision

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara acknowledged that he had wanted to become Chief Minister and confirmed that former CM Siddaramaia

Former President Ram Nath Kovind Celebrates Raksha Bandhan with Children

New Delhi, August 28: On the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, children tied rakhi to former President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday. He was seen interacti

Supriya Sule remembers Ajit Pawar on Raksha Bandhan, says his absence left unfillable void

NCP(SP) MP Supriya Sule remembered her late brother and former Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Raksha Bandhan, saying his sudden

Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo spreads to 2 new health zones; 60 total areas affected

The fastest-growing Ebola outbreak has now affected sixty health zones in eastern Congo. Two new zones, Biena and Manguredjipa, are now experienc

No move to replace E20 petrol with E10: BPCL chief

BPCL Chairman and Managing Director Sanjay Khanna clarified that there is no proposal to replace E20 petrol with E10, saying the ongoing debate i

Tim Cook announces Apple donation as Trump offers aid after Nepal-Tibet floods

Nepal continues search-and-rescue operations as hundreds remain dead and more than 800 people are unaccounted for, with India, China and other in

Chandra Grahan 2026: Lunar eclipse on August 28, will it be visible in India? Check timing, Sutak Kaal and Raksha Bandhan impact

The final lunar eclipse of 2026 will occur on August 28, coinciding with Raksha Bandhan. The partial Chandra Grahan will begin at 8:04 am IST and

Why do thousands of foreign tourists reach the places where floods hit Nepal?

The presence of foreign tourists in the flood-affected areas of Nepal is not just due to adventure, but also due to the beauty of the Himalayas,

538 Killed In Nepal Floods, 85 Indians Rescued, Hundreds Remain Missing

TGSRTC hikes bus ticket fares for Raksha Bandhan, commuters fume

Hyderabad:The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) has raised bus ticket fares for the Raksha Bandhan festival period, even as it

RC Cancellation Alert For Over 20 Lakh Vehicles In Odisha

State transport department flags vehicles lacking insurance, fitness, permits, pollution and tax documents

Rs 350 cr uniform plan hits legal wall in Madhya Pradesh, 52 lakh kids left waiting

Rs cr uniform plan hits legal wall in Madhya Pradesh lakh kids left waiting

Nepal floods: 117 tourists rescued, 85 Indians among them; death toll rises over 500

How much is Emraan Hashmi charging for his Hyderabad show?

Hyderabad is gearing up for a nostalgic Bollywood evening as actor Emraan Hashmi is all set to perform live in the city. The actor, who has been

Three Booked for Waving Palestinian Flag Atop Eid Milad Cutout in Shivamogga

Police said the act had the potential to create tension between communities, promote hostility and disturb public order

Odisha Food Safety Drive: 3,605 Kg Food Destroyed, Rs 2.84 Lakh Fines

In a statewide drive to ensure safe and hygienic food during the festive season, the Food Safety Department under Commissioner Dr Poma Tudu has c

UEFA Champions League: Holders PSG to meet Barcelona, Man City; Real Madrid to play Inter, Arsenal

Premier League, La Liga dominate Champions League with five teams each; final to be played at Atletico's Metropolitano

Bigg Boss Audiences Will Accept Common As Contestants: Krishnan Kutty

The response to the Common Man format has awoken the team to the reach of Bigg Boss, with tens of thousands of video entries received across the

Gaurs Group enters into 150 crore tie up with Seaform Germany for luxury kitchens

The association will extend Seaforms solutions across Gaurs Groups under-development and forthcoming residential projects

OpenAI asks court to dismiss Apple's trade secret lawsuit

OpenAI has filed a new petition, along with Chang Liu, Tang Tan, and io Products, asking the court to dismiss Apple's trade secret misappropriati

Board of Asian Tea & Exports approves change in Managing Director

At meeting held on 28 August 2026

Iran warns Washington that pressure doesnt work

Putting diplomacy back on track isn't impossible. It hinges on U.S. understanding of one simple fact: pressure doesn't work, Iranian Foreign Mini

Bengaluru Police shoot suspected arms smuggler in leg after he attacks cops

A police personnel was also injured in the confrontation, and both were admitted to Sanjay Gandhi Hospital. Police have registered a case under r

India Stands Strong with Nepal Amid Flood Crisis, Says BJP Spokesperson Guru Prakash

Patna, August 28: BJP National Spokesperson Guru Prakash Paswan emphasized that Indias relationship with Nepal extends beyond mere diplomacy; it

Country's First Quantum And AI University To Come Up In Amaravati With Rs 731 Crore Central Grant

Gold prices drop marginally as investors await US Fed Chair remarks

Gold prices fell marginally on Friday as investors awaited US Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's remarks at the Jackson Hole economic symposium