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Mahakali OTT release: When and where to watch Akshaye Khanna's next film?

Mahakali, a groundbreaking female-led superhero film, is gearing up for its theatrical run during Sankranthi 2027. Starring Akshaye Khanna as Shukracharya, the film delves into mythological themes

24 Aug 2026 4:54 pm
Toxic full cast revealed: Who plays whom in Yash's underworld saga?

Yash's much-awaited Toxic hits theatres worldwide on August 26. The gripping crime drama features Yash in a challenging dual role as father and son, alongside Kiara Advani and Nayanthara

24 Aug 2026 11:23 am
How Bengaluru transformed from pensioners' paradise to India's IT capital

Bengaluru's transformation into India's tech capital has powered jobs, wealth and innovation, but rapid urbanisation has come at a steep cost to infrastructure, mobility and its natural ecosystems

23 Aug 2026 10:43 pm
Panama-flagged cargo ship sinks in Bay of Bengal, 22 crew members missing

Two of the 24 crew members aboard MV Ocean Winner have been rescued from life rafts so far, while search-and-rescue efforts are underway to trace the others

23 Aug 2026 3:21 pm
Search continues for 22 after Panama-flagged vessel sinks in Bay of Bengal

Search continues for 22 after Panama-flagged vessel sinks in Bay of Bengal

23 Aug 2026 11:25 am
Patanjali Foods Q1 result: Profit jumps 86% to 336 crore on higher income

Patanjali Foods Ltd has reported an 86 per cent increase in its consolidated net profit to Rs 335.73 crore in the quarter ended June, backed by higher total income. Its net profit stood at Rs 180.35 crore in the year-ago period. Total income rose to Rs 11,341.89 crore during the first quarter of this fiscal from Rs 8,779 crore in the corresponding period of the preceding year, according to a regulatory filing. Edible oil business contributed Rs 8,504 crore revenue during the April-June period of

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Nepal PM Balendra Shah greets PM Modi, India on 80th Independence Day

Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah on Saturday extended greetings and best wishes to his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi and the people of India on the occasion of the country's 80th Independence Day. Shah's message comes amid Nepal's efforts to strengthen ties with India, with the Himalayan nation seeking greater economic cooperation and connectivity with its immediate neighbour. On the occasion of India's 80th Independence Day, I extend my heartfelt greetings and best wishes to PM @narendramo

15 Aug 2026 2:18 pm
Maharashtra suspends licences of 12 Blinkit, Zepto, Swiggy warehouses

Reports of food contamination are common in India's local eateries, and Maharashtra's drive and Mundhe are gathering social media attention

15 Aug 2026 2:17 pm
PM Modi wants to set up a Civil Defence volunteer force: What does it mean?

The proposed network is not India's first civilian volunteer force, but Modi's announcement points to a larger, modernised role for citizens in national emergency preparedness

15 Aug 2026 2:13 pm
4 people killed after flash flood in Arunachal; 5 Army personnel missing

Five Army personnel went missing after a flash flood triggered by heavy rainfall washed away two shelters in Arunachal Pradesh's Dibang Valley district, while four people died in a major landslide on a road construction site in Upper Subansiri district, officials said on Saturday. According to the State Emergency Operations Centre here, both incidents occurred on Friday evening. The landslide occurred at the Keojaring-Byaching road cutting site in Upper Subansiri district. While several people w

15 Aug 2026 1:57 pm
Tata Sons AGM on Aug 18 may not happen as SRTT has no representative

The Tata Sons annual general meeting scheduled for August 18 may not take place after Sir Ratan Tata Trust, a key shareholder in the holding company of the Tata Group, was unable to nominate a representative due to a regulatory restriction imposed by Maharashtra's Charity Commissioner, people familiar with the matter said. The meeting is scheduled to consider, among other matters, the directorship of Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran, who has decided not to seek another term when his current t

15 Aug 2026 1:50 pm
Brigade Enterprises sales bookings dip 5% to 1,061 crore in Apr-Jun

Realty firm Brigade Enterprises Ltd's sales bookings fell 5 per cent to Rs 1,061 crore during the first quarter of this fiscal on lower volumes. Its sales bookings or pre-sales stood at Rs 1,118 crore in the year-ago period. In its latest investor presentation, the company said it achieved pre-sales of Rs 1,061 crore with a volume of 0.74 million sq ft in the April-June quarter of the 2026-27 fiscal. The sales volumes dropped 22 per cent from 0.94 million sq ft in the first quarter of the last f

15 Aug 2026 1:48 pm
India-Wales: Harmanpreet's men begin quest to end 51-year World Cup drought

India start their FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2026 campaign against Wales on August 15, hoping to make a strong start in a difficult Pool D that also features England and Pakistan

15 Aug 2026 1:43 pm
IIT Alumni Council invites Young Thought Leaders to present at the World Wisdom Connect, New Delhi on 23 August 2026

New Delhi [India], August 15: The IIT Alumni Council will host the World Wisdom Connect (wwCONNECT) in New Delhi on 23 August 2026. For this event, the Council will select and invite India's top young thought leaders to present their recommended pathways for Viksit Bharat 2047.

15 Aug 2026 1:30 pm
NIBE secures defence order worth Rs 563.35 cr

For supply of loiter munition system

15 Aug 2026 1:04 pm
PM Modi sets sights on global leadership in advanced defence technology

The Prime Minister called for greater capabilities in hypersonic technology, drones and counter-drone systems, adding that India must emerge as a global supplier of advanced military equipment

15 Aug 2026 12:57 pm
Mahindra launches new BE 6 SPORTEQ series

Mahindra today introduced the BE 6 SPORTEQ, an all-new series that marks the next evolution of its acclaimed electric origin SUV.

15 Aug 2026 12:50 pm
PM Modi seeks global push to India's films, gaming, VFX and digital content

The Prime Minister said India should turn its creative industries, handicrafts, yoga and Ayurveda into global capabilities, with WAVES showcasing its soft power

15 Aug 2026 12:26 pm
Hyderabad Drone Startup AkinAnalytics Launches Indigenous NIKA2 Kisan Medium Drone for Farmers

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], August 15: Hyderabad-based women-led DeepTech and Defence Technology startup AkinAnalytics has launched its indigenous NIKA2 Kisan Medium Drone, strengthening its focus on technology-led solutions for farmers and other field-intensive industries.

15 Aug 2026 12:00 pm
PM Modi calls upon farmers to leverage FTAs to build global agro brands

The Prime Minister also called for chemical-free farming and said the government had absorbed higher global fertiliser costs to keep urea and DAP affordable for farmers

15 Aug 2026 11:56 am
Govt opens one-time foreign assets' disclosure window starting Aug 16

Eligible taxpayers can disclose specified foreign income and assets under the one-time scheme till December 31, with a 60 per cent outgo in one category and a 1 lakh fee in another

15 Aug 2026 11:48 am
Dipke to launch 'School Thik Karo' campaign, flags neglect of govt schools

CJP convenor Abhijeet Dipke on Saturday alleged that government-run schools in India remain neglected irrespective of parties in power as he prepared to launch 'School Thik Karo' campaign from Hingoli in Maharashtra, marking Independence Day. Before leaving for his native village of Santuk Pimpri in Hingoli district of Maharashtra, Dipke criticised political parties for not doing enough to improve the infrastructure and standard of government schools. People have now understood that they should

15 Aug 2026 11:47 am
6 dead, including shooting suspect, in Michigan; police launch manhunt

Six persons including a suspect were found dead Friday in Michigan, where an extensive search unfolded around two homes and a wooded area, according to police. Law enforcement was responding to reports of a shooting at a home in Missaukee County, about 272 km northwest of Detroit, just before noon when they found three people dead and another in critical condition, Michigan State Police said in a statement. The wounded person was taken to hospital. The suspect, Chad Hickman, 39, fled before law

15 Aug 2026 11:47 am
PM Modi unveils seven-pillar 'Sapta Dhara' roadmap for Viksit Bharat

The framework places manufacturing, food processing and technology at its core, alongside infrastructure, defence, the green and blue economy, and India's soft power

15 Aug 2026 11:34 am
PM Modi's 75-minute I-Day speech shortest in 4 years, fourth shortest ever

Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a 75-minute Independence Day speech on Saturday, the shortest in four years and his fourth shortest ever. On India's 79th Independence Day last year, Modi had delivered a 103-minute speech, breaking his own record of a 98-minute address delivered on the 78th Independence Day in 2024. His longest Independence Day speech before 2024 was for 96 minutes in 2016, while his shortest speech was in 2017, when he spoke for 56 minutes. Modi delivered his 13th consecu

15 Aug 2026 11:24 am
Trump dismisses concerns over USS Abraham Lincoln crew's long deployment

Families of sailors and Marines aboard the aircraft carrier have raised concerns over food shortages, contaminated water and poor living conditions as its West Asia deployment nears nine months

15 Aug 2026 11:22 am
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Amazon's new user agreement seeks to curb class-action suits by shoppers

The e-commerce giant said its updated terms require customers to resolve most disputes through arbitration, while retaining the option to pursue eligible claims in small claims court

15 Aug 2026 11:13 am
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