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'Mirzapur The Movie' continues to add small but steady sums to its overall tally as it enters Day 16, with its India net collection now at Rs. 206.91 crore. The Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal and Ravi Kishan starrer, well past its opening surge, is now running on the strength of a loyal audience base in its third week, with the worldwide gross closing in fast on the symbolic Rs. 300 crore mark.

Sehrawat was named Indias co-flag-bearer alongside double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker after a late change. Tajinderpal Singh Toor, who was earlier named as a flag-bearer, was ruled out due to technical issues. The 2022 Asian Games gold-medal-winning captain said the honour made him so excited that he stayed awake through the night.

A video of Union Minister Jyotiraditya M Scindias interaction with a local youth in Guna, Madhya Pradesh, has gone viral on social media. During Scindias visit to the Gulabganj area, a youth raised the issue of a road and said that people would not vote if it was not built on time. Scindia responded by telling the youth not to use this language with him. The exchange has drawn reactions from social-media users.

Indian and American troops are participating in Exercise Yudh Abhyas, focusing on modern warfare challenges. Discussions cover electronic warfare resilience and AI-enabled intelligence analysis. Expert exchanges address high-altitude and cold-weather operational tactics. This exercise is part of a broader ecosystem of joint military training. These combined efforts build interoperability between the two nations' armed forces.

President Donald Trump has decided to maintain H-1B visa restrictions for an additional twelve months, extending their duration until September 21, 2027. Alongside this, a $100,000 fee will be required for select foreign professionals entering the U.S. This measure poses significant challenges for Indian engineers and skilled workers looking to advance their careers in America and may lead employers to alter their international recruitment strategies.

Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works has revealed Vectis, a stealthy Collaborative Combat Aircraft. This tailless design features a unique air intake and lambda wing planform. Construction of the first prototype is underway, with a first flight targeted next year. India is developing its own advanced unmanned combat systems through parallel programs. Vectis represents a significant step in uncrewed combat aircraft development.

Abhishek Sharma's returns in international cricket haven't been the best since the T20I World Cup in March. The runs have come at a premium for him. He wasn't going to let this opportunity re-establish himself as India's undisputed first-choice opener in T20Is even as the buzz around 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi only keeps growing. He finished the series with 209 runs off 85 balls.

Abhishek Sharma smashed the fastest T20I century by an Indian batter, reaching the milestone in just 30 balls during the third and final T20I at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Abhishek smashed 11 sixes and nine fours during his 108-run whirlwind knock off just 34 balls as he broke former India captain Rohit Sharma's record for the fastest T20I century by an Indian.

Abhishek Sharma set the Arun Jaitley Stadium on fire with a stunning display of power hitting against Afghanistan in the third T20I on Thursday. Abhishek smashed a blistering century off just 30 balls. It is the fastest T20I century by a batter from a Test-playing nation.

Google has made significant changes to its European search results to meet EU antitrust rules. These mandated adjustments will reportedly lower search quality for consumers and raise operational costs. The company warns these changes are the most severe downgrade in its search history. Similar concerns were previously raised by Apple regarding EU regulatory impacts. These modifications prioritize online intermediaries over direct local business listings.

Penguin Random House India has decided to pause the publication of Sonia Gandhi's memoir, citing an editorial disagreement. The publisher clarifies that this choice was not influenced by outside pressure but rather emerged from routine editorial evaluations. During the review process, some proposed changes were accepted while others were not. In the end, an unresolved issue led to the book's non-release in India, which the author's team acknowledged.

A five-member bench is set to examine the plea from Indiabulls Housing Finance against Subhash Chandra. This review follows the NCLAT's validation of a Rs 6.5 crore payment order. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta contends that this ruling undermines the principles of the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code. The NCLT delivered a divided opinion regarding Chandra's repayment strategy.

Russia has formally responded to Indias biggest air defence tender in years five additional S-400 Sudarshan squadrons worth over 50,000 crore.After the S-400s reported combat success during Operation Sindoor, India is looking to expand its long-range air defence coverage across both the western and eastern fronts. But can 10 S-400 squadrons protect India against threats from Pakistan and China? Shreya Chandra with more

India has locked in Uzbekistan as another long-term uranium supplier, weeks after operationalising a major nuclear fuel export agreement with Australia. But why is New Delhi suddenly securing uranium from across the world?The answer lies in Indias massive nuclear ambitions: expanding capacity from around 8 GW today to 100 GW by 2047. With China already operating around 60 reactors and building more, Indias global uranium hunt could be about much more than just energy.Watch: https://youtu.be/oOWJ

India has firmly rejected the Permanent Court of Arbitrations latest position on the Indus Waters Treaty, saying the Hague-based body has no jurisdiction over Indias sovereign decisions. The court said the treaty remains in force and questioned Indias suspension of the agreement. New Delhi, however, says the treaty remains in abeyance following the Pahalgam terror attack and will stay suspended until Pakistan takes verifiable action against cross-border terrorism. The dispute also involves Pakis

Sobhana Mostary believes Bangladeshs 2018 Asia Cup triumph over India brought a huge change in womens cricket in her country, with greater facilities and financial support. From moving to Dhaka as a young cricketer to waiting years for regular opportunities, Mostary has steadily grown into a dependable international batter. She also recalls how Harmanpreet Kaurs batting inspired her and why facing India remains exciting for Bangladesh.

Ryan Williams opens up about his journey from Australia to Bengaluru FC and the Indian national team, adapting to Indian football, Bengaluru FCs trophy ambitions, sports passports and his pride in playing for India.

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has criticised RSS chief Mohan Bhagwats remarks on Hindu-Muslim unity, questioning the RSSs position on minorities. Bhagwat, speaking at a One World One Humanity event in New York, said that a Hindu cannot believe Muslims should have no place in Bharat, stressing that all human beings have dignity and that different paths lead to the same goal. Owaisi alleged that Bhagwats remarks presented a different image of the RSS from views expressed by its past thinkers and wr

Addressing the One World One Humanity event in New York, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said Hinduism teaches that different paths ultimately lead to the same truth. He also stressed human dignity and equality.

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, speaking at a multi-faith dialogue in New York, called for Hindu-Muslim unity and religious harmony, saying that all paths lead to the same goal and that every human being has equal dignity. He clarified that Hindutva does not mean excluding Muslims from India, adding that anyone who believes Muslims should have no place in Bharat cannot truly call himself Hindu. His remarks received a positive response from Muslim leaders Maulana Khalid Rashid Firangi Mahali and Maulana

Air-to-air missile ranges have dramatically expanded over the past decade. New systems now promise engagement distances of 400 to 500 kilometers. China's PL-17 and Russia's R-37M are examples of these advanced weapons. Europe's Meteor and India's Astra program also extend combat reach significantly. The United States is developing the AIM-424 Malice missile for even greater capabilities.

The Supreme Court has sought responses from 20 rebel Trinamool Congress MPs over a plea by party general secretary and Lok Sabha MP Abhishek Banerjee, challenging the delay in deciding their disqualification petitions. Banerjee has urged the court to direct Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to act expeditiously on the petitions pending before him. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Speaker and the Lok Sabha Secretary General, was asked to obtain instructions from the Speaker. The case co

TMC general secretary Abhishek Banerjee has moved the Supreme Court seeking an early decision on disqualification pleas against 20 rebel party MPs. The TMC alleges that the MPs abandoned the party and aligned with another political formation after being elected on the TMC symbol, arguing that this attracts anti-defection provisions. The rebel MPs, however, claim their move constitutes a valid merger. A Supreme Court bench headed by CJI Surya Kant is scheduled to hear Banerjees plea on August 25.

Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi responded to a woman at the Chhatron Ki Goonj event in Pune after she spoke about societal expectations around womens appearance and marriage.

KL Rahul reflects on Indias Test victory in Galle, praises Devdutt Padikkals maiden Test century and explains what makes Manav Suthar so effective. Rahul also discusses Indias preparation for spin, the teams first-class and India A structure, and the importance of preparation in Test cricket.

Manav Suthar became the youngest Indian to take ten wickets in an away Test. His performance secured India's victory against Sri Lanka in Galle. Suthar joined an elite group of Indian spinners with this achievement. Captain Shubman Gill praised the young bowler's promising future contributions. This win earned India crucial World Test Championship points.

Manav Suthar is making a strong case for a long-term place alongside Ravindra Jadeja. Is Indias new spin duo here to stay?

Manav Suthar played an important role in keeping the Sri Lankan batters under pressure. He also produced the highest percentage of deliveries with a large turn in the match so far. As many as 74% of his deliveries turned more than 4.5 degrees, the best among all the spinners. Suthar returned figures of 4/76 as India bowled Sri Lanka out for 284 after posting 462 in their first innings at the Galle International Stadium.

Ravindra Jadeja and Manav Suthar combined brilliantly to trouble Sri Lanka with their spin. Heres how Indias spin duo trapped the hosts in a web.

Ayush Shetty produced the biggest win of his career on Day 1 at the BWF World Championships, stunning top seed and defending champion Shi Yu Qi in a thrilling contest. Led by the young Indian's heroics and PV Sindhu's comfortable win, India made a perfect 5-0 start on the opening day of the tournament in New Delhi.

Armenia has quietly become Indias biggest defence export customer, spending nearly $2 billion on radars, missiles, rockets and drones since 2020. This video breaks down how Swathi radars, Akash air defence and Pinaka rockets turned Armenia into Indias top arms buyer, why Yerevan walked away from decades of Russian dependence to do it, and what it means that Pakistan is deepening ties with Turkey and Azerbaijan, Armenias rivals, at the very same time. Full explainer on Indias fastest growing defe

Russia is back with a smaller Su-57E offer for India: just eight fifth-generation fighters, along with R-77M missiles and a renewed pitch for technology transfer and production in India.The timing is crucial. India faces a fighter squadron shortage, Tejas deliveries are still ramping up, and the indigenous AMCA is years away from becoming operational.So why just eight Su-57s? Is Moscow offering India a practical stopgap or trying to get the Su-57 inside the Indian Air Force before AMCA arrives?

England secured a 4-2 victory over India in their Hockey World Cup Pool D match. India led 2-1 at halftime after goals from Harmanpreet and Dilpreet Singh. England responded strongly in the second half, scoring three times to seal the win. This defeat means India must draw against Pakistan to advance. The result extends India's winless streak against England in the World Cup.