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Nikhil Chinappa is excited to return as a gang leader for MTV Roadies season 21 but misses the original version of the show.

Hanuman Ansh, based on the life of spiritual leader Neem Karoli Baba, was reportedly made on a budget of 2 crore. The film has earned 122.13 crore in net collections in India within 31 days of its release.

Aviation company has filed a Rs 3 crore defamation suit against Nora Fatehi over her alleged oy and Lego aeroplane remarks about its chartered aircraft. Dunes Aviation has claimed that her social media posts caused reputational and commercial damage, including a 15-20 per cent drop in bookings.

Samay Raina took several hilarious digs at Ashneer Grover over his much-talked-about confrontation with Salman Khan on Bigg Boss 18. From the 'farmhouse' jibe to a brutal Bigg Boss punchline, Ashneer also came up with witty comebacks for Samay.

Nisar was best known for a voice similar to award-winning Bollywood singer Udit Narayan's and was popularly known by his stage name that included the name of the district, Wayanad, in Kerala, where he hailed from.

Salman introduced 16 new celebrities who will compete for the trophy. Apart from Mary Kom, the show also features Badshah's ex-wife and actor Isha Rikhi, actor Kanika Mann, and more.

Salman introduced 16 new celebrities who will compete for the trophy. Apart from Mary Kom, the show also features Badshah's ex-wife and actor Isha Rikhi, actor Kanika Mann, Manoj Tiwari's daughter Rhiti Tiwari, singer Qazi Touqeer, Arishfa Khan, Uditi Singh, Kushal Tanwar aka Gullu, YouTuber ScoutOP, actor Aman Gandhi and more.

Dominican Republic's Joheirry Mola Dominguez has been crowned Miss World 2026 at the grand finale in Nha Trang, Vietnam, and was seen crying tears of joy after her victory.

The posts alleged that the intern was handling multiple responsibilities and facing financial difficulties. Screenshots sparked reactions and memes online, with users debating unpaid internships and Gen Z's approach to workplace grievances.

Celebrities joined the Dahi Handi festivities in Mumbai. Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D'Souza removed their footwear before participating in the matki-breaking ceremony. Randeep Hooda, Suryakumar Yadav and Veer Pahariya were also spotted at celebrations across the city.

DMRC has warned social media creators against attaching mobile phones to Metro train windows to shoot viral reels. The warning comes after videos of influencers performing such stunts gained popularity online.

Isha Rikhi has reacted to the rumours surrounding her separation from Badshah, calling the reports shocking and urging people not to believe unverified claims. Her statement comes amid speculation that she could be the mystery contestant featured in an emotional Bigg Boss 20 promo. H

Mouni Roy was seen visiting a temple and participating in a sacred abhishek ceremony dedicated to Lord Krishna, while also sharing a special moment with spiritual leader and speaker Gaur Gopal Das.

Jesse Eisenberg revealed on Jimmy Fallon's show that losing his passport turned his challenging Turks and Caicos holiday into an incredible experience.

Lily Collins marked five years of marriage with Charlie McDowell, sharing heartfelt photos and a message on Instagram.

Salman Khan is back on the sets of Bigg Boss 20 ahead of the show's grand premiere on September 6. The actor was spotted in a cowboy-inspired look and was seen getting upset with the media amid the crowd and noise.

Nora Fatehi, Sonnalli Seygall, Mahieka Sharma, Shalini Passi and Sophie Choudry brought '90s-inspired glamour to the GQ Best Dressed 2026 event in Mumbai. Nora flaunted her abs in a stylish white cropped shirt and denim skirt, while Sonnalli opted for a sultry black plunging-neckline gown

A report by HSBC states lower export tariffs and trade deals could help India's struggling mid-tech export sector recover.

The photograph was taken during the SCO summit in Bishkek on Tuesday, featuring leaders of the 10 member countries posing together. However, in the image posted by the Pakistan PMO, PM Modi, the Iranian President, and a few other leaders have been cropped out.

LIC has launched two new insurance plans, Bima Platinum and Jeevan Raksha, offering customers different combinations of savings and life protection. Bima Platinum provides guaranteed additions and income benefits, while Jeevan Raksha is a pure-risk plan offering a fixed death benefit during the policy term.

During the session, the 30-share Sensex climbed as much as 730 points, or 0.95 per cent, to hit an intraday high of 76,883.14. It touched a low of 76,515.43.

Security forces on Friday eliminated one terrorist during a 12-hour-long joint operation in the Ashdar Gali area of Budgam district. The operation was conducted by the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police and CRPF following specific intelligence inputs.

Bitcoin's latest rally has changed the market narrative but not yet the market structure.

Chakravarthy, a former Informatica CEO, has led Adobe's Digital Experience business and enterprise operations. He now takes charge as AI-native rivals intensify pressure on Adobe's Creative Cloud and other products.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed ISRO's successful GSLV-F17 launch carrying EOS-05, calling it a proud moment for India. The 2,367-kg satellite was precisely placed in orbit, marking a major space milestone and strengthening India's Earth-imaging capabilities and ISRO-industry collaboration.

OpenAI has launched GPT-6 Astra, a new AI model designed to handle complex tasks, use computers, browse the web, write code and create documents. The model marks a major step towards more autonomous AI systems and has renewed discussions around the arrival of artificial general intelligence (AGI).

Janmashtami 2026 celebrations began across India with massive crowds gathering at temples for Mangla Aarti, special prayers and darshan. Mathura and Vrindavan witnessed particularly heavy footfall, while devotees in Delhi, Mumbai and other cities joined religious ceremonies marking the birth of Lord Krishna.

Sectoral indices traded on a mixed note. The Nifty IT index emerged as the top performer, gaining 0.65%, followed by Nifty Realty, which rose 0.50%. The Nifty Consumer Durables index declined 0.50%.

PM Modi's Central Asian tour strengthened India's ties with Uzbekistan, while highlighting challenges posed by geography and China's regional influence.

Genomics expert Manan Chandra examines how long-read sequencing technologies, laboratory workflow adjustments, and AI are transforming genome assembly and structural analysis.

UPI is currently operational in 11 countries, with Uzbekistan joining the list on August 30. Cross-border UPI transactions nearly doubled to 14.86 lakh in FY2026 from 7.55 lakh in FY2025, but still account for less than 0.01 per cent of total UPI transactions

Ultrahuman has raised $70 million from Qualcomm Ventures, Labcorp, Alpha Wave, Blume and other investors to expand its wearable technology, AI, health research and personalised health platform.

Tag Markets expands the online brokerage experience beyond trade execution by integrating trader education, CopyX copy trading, flexible account models, and partner infrastructure.

ATM withdrawals at other banks can attract charges once customers exhaust their monthly free transaction limit. SBI charges 21 plus GST per financial transaction. Customers generally get three free transactions at other bank ATMs in metro cities and five in non-metro locations.

The ruling National Conference and opposition BJP staged parallel demonstrations in Srinagar, trading accusations over governance, unfulfilled promises and statehood as police detained activists and blocked both marches from reaching their targets.

The Chatroo case in Kishtwar has taken a fresh turn with police arresting four more persons, including Health Department employees, amid allegations of an infant being swapped. A nurse has also been detained for questioning, while the SIT continues to investigate the alleged sexual assault, illegal pregnancy termination and death of the minor.

Ahead of India's 80th Independence Day, Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing a massive wave of Tiranga rallies, with students, farmers, government employees, security personnel, youth and residents participating across cities, villages and border areas. From Jammu city to the Suchetgarh International Border and Srinagar, the celebrations have highlighted patriotism, national unity and growing public participation in the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign.

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, while observing Partition Horrors Remembrance Day in Srinagar, paid tribute to the millions who suffered during the 1947 Partition and said its wounds continue to linger in India's collective consciousness. He urged people, particularly the youth, to learn from the past, reject communal bitterness and work towards peace, harmony, national unity and a Viksit Bharat

J&K Transport Minister Satish Sharma has reportedly sought the immediate removal of Transport Commissioner Vishesh Paul Mahajan, accusing him of defiance, insubordination and bypassing the ministry. The letter, dated August 6, has gone viral on social media, though the government has neither confirmed nor denied its authenticity.

Over Rs 62,683 crore remains unclaimed in Public Sector Banks across India as of June 30, 2026, according to the Union Government. To help depositors, nominees and legal heirs recover their money, the Centre and the RBI have introduced a series of measures, including simplified claim procedures, special outreach drives, the UDGAM portal, and the nationwide Your Money, Your Right campaign.

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha announced the launch of the first-ever Rehabilitation and Socio-Economic Reintegration Scheme for Drug Abuse Victims, 2026. The pilot project will begin in the two worst-affected districts of Jammu and Kashmir, focusing on treatment, counselling, skill development, employment, and long-term reintegration of drug abuse victims.

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh reviewed the implementation roadmap of the Ujh Multipurpose Project in Jammu and Kashmir, saying it will generate up to 212 MW of electricity, irrigate nearly 90,000 hectares across J&K and Punjab, supply drinking water to Kathua, and strengthen water security, agriculture and border management.

The Crime Branch's Economic Offences Wing has chargesheeted a former ICICI Prudential Life Insurance employee for allegedly siphoning off over 10.75 lakh by fraudulently surrendering an insurance policy using forged documents and a fake SBI account. The investigation found evidence of forgery, cheating and attempted fraud involving multiple insurance policies, with the case now before a Jammu court.

Thousands of residents reportedly boycotted the first phase of PoJK Assembly elections as JAAC-led protests intensified, with demonstrators calling the polls a sham and demanding political rights.

The Union Government informed the Rajya Sabha that it has launched the National Mental Health Survey-2 to assess mental health disorders, including those linked to prolonged conflict, natural disasters and substance abuse in Jammu and Kashmir. It said the Union Territory has around 120 psychiatrists, 40 clinical psychologists, 21 addiction treatment facilities and expanded Tele-MANAS services as part of efforts to strengthen mental healthcare across all districts.

The Centre informed the Rajya Sabha that 35 workers lost their lives and three others suffered serious injuries at NHPC and CVPPL hydropower projects in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district over the past five years. It also stated that compensation has been paid in most cases, safety audits are being conducted regularly, and there is no evidence that project-related blasting or tunnelling has caused damage to nearby houses or structures.

Mehbooba Mufti's remarks at Jantar Mantar on Kashmir protests have triggered a political storm, with the NC, Apni Party and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah demanding a public apology.

The Jammu and Kashmir Sarnarthi Action Committee (JKSAC) has demanded a high-level probe into the alleged misappropriation of lakhs of kanals of evacuee land meant for the rehabilitation of families displaced from PoJK. The demand comes after the ACB unearthed a major Custodian land scam and registered multiple FIRs against revenue officials and beneficiaries.

FASTag-based toll collection on National Highways reached a record 70,278.18 crore in 2025-26, marking a steady rise over the past three years, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari informed the Rajya Sabha. The Centre said it has reviewed the toll pricing mechanism to reduce the burden on commuters through measures such as an annual pass, rationalised toll charges and lower penalties for UPI payments.

The Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway Corridor has come under the spotlight after official data tabled in the Rajya Sabha revealed that 58 of J&K's 73 identified black corridors are located in Jammu, Samba and Kathua districts, through which the mega highway project passes.