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Filmmaker and actor Anurag Kashyap recently enjoyed a dinner outing with director Imtiaz Ali, friends and family. However, Kashyap's red T-shirt featuring the phrase dimagi nakal grabbed attention on social media.

Two snakes were spotted at Shah Rukh Khan's Mumbai residence, Mannat, on Monday evening, coinciding with the auspicious occasion of Nag Panchami. Snake rescuer Vicky Dubey and Forest Department officials reached the property, where one snake was identified as a non-venomous Dhaman, or Indian rat snake, and safely rescued and released.

Dolly Singh jokingly called Vijay Varma the 'nation's biggest red flag' on screen at IFFM 2026, referring to his intense characters. Vijay quipped that she should buy red cloth and 'make as many flags as you want.'

Yash has opened up about the decision to postpone Toxic amid its potential clash with Dhurandhar. The actor said he is not worried about losing 100-200 crore and stressed that his priority is delivering a film that lives up to audience expectations.

Hema Malini has praised Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta-starrer Batwara 1947, highlighting its message of humanity, mutual respect and harmony over hatred and division. She also lauded the performances of Sunny Deol, Shabana Azmi, Karan Deol and Preity Zinta

Alia took to Instagram to share snippets from their peaceful and serene vacation, with Raha Kapoor seen enjoying the exotic sea views while seated comfortably between Ranbir and Alia. In another picture, Alia was seen sleeping beside Raha on the bed.

Sobhita Dhulipala exuded South Indian vibes in a traditional orange saree as she attended Janani Bandla and Surya Teja Chilukuri's wedding celebrations in Hyderabad with husband Naga Chaitanya. The actress flaunted her sindoor and posed with Naga, who complemented her look in an ivory outfit.

Ranveer Singh's father, Jagjit Singh Bhavnani reportedly, is set to meet IMPPA amid the ongoing dispute surrounding Don 3. Meanwhile, Ranveer's upcoming film Pralay has officially gone on floors.

Ananya Raj was a young Indian actress who worked in Hindi and regional cinema. She appeared in films including 7 Hours to Go, The Final Exit, Ghost and Thaggede Le. She had also spoken publicly about her journey in the film industry and the challenges she faced as an acto

Yash addressed wife Radhika Pandit's reaction to his intimate scenes in Toxic, admitting she won't be happy about them. However, he said the actress understands that the scenes are required by the story and trusts him, separating his on-screen work from their personal relationship

Deepika Padukone was spotted at Mumbai airport on Saturday evening as she travelled to Bengaluru, her hometown, ahead of her second baby's arrival. Flaunting her baby bump in an oversized blue shirt, she skipped paparazzi poses.

Aamir Khan was spotted outside a Mumbai pet clinic with Kiran Rao and their son Azad Rao Khan. The actor was carrying a cat carrier, while Kiran looked distressed and Azad was seen crying.

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan celebrated India's 80th Independence Day by sharing an AI-tagged picture of himself in a white Pathani suit and expressing pride in being Indian. He highlighted India's diversity, unity and spirit while urging people to contribute towards making the country proud.

Yash discussed vulgarity, intimate scenes and Gen Z in a recent interview. He said the younger generation is often labelled spoilt by those before it, calling this a lifelong pattern.

Govinda hit back at his wife Sunita Ahuja after she criticised his reported closeness with actress Komal Rani Swarnkar. He urged her to stop using abusive language, saying such remarks demean the words mother and sister. Govinda also said Sunita's comments were affecting his reputation and business.

Rekha hoisted the Indian National Flag in Melbourne on Independence Day 2026, with actor Pankaj Tripathi joining her as they sang the National Anthem, 'Jana Gana Mana'. Rekha also shared a fun moment with Pankaj by teaching him to greet the crowd in English, to which he jokingly said he was a Hindi-medium student

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Independence Day address on Saturday came just days after student-led protests demanding reforms in competitive exams and the resignation of then education minister Dharmendra Pradhan, following the NEET-UG paper leak that sparked outrage across the country.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi skipped the 80th Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort for the second consecutive year, amid continued political tensions between the government and Opposition.

India celebrates its 80th Independence Day as Prime Minister Narendra Modi leads the celebrations from Delhi's Red Fort amid tight security. This year marks 150 years of 'Vande Mataram', which will be formally sung at the venue for the first time.

Trisha Krishnan grabbed attention after a video from an Independence Day event in Chennai surfaced online. The actress was seen sitting beside Vijay's parents, happily talking with them and interacting with other guests.

'Vande Mataram' was played in full for the first time during the Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort, following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's flag hoisting. The rendition, performed by the Army band, was followed by the National Anthem.

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.

An FIR has been registered against Aishwarya, daughter of Karnataka BJP MLA B. Suresh Gowda, for allegedly assaulting and slapping a woman Police Sub-Inspector during Bhima Amavasya celebrations at a temple in Mandya district.

The SGB, issued on August 14, 2019, can be redeemed prematurely from August 14, 2026, after completing seven years. The redemption price represents an absolute gain of Rs 11,861 per unit, or around 343.9 per cent, excluding the interest earned during the holding period.

Awarapan 2 brings Emraan Hashmi back as Shivam Pandit nearly two decades after the original. While Emraan and Shabana Azmi deliver strong performances, the predictable story. Fans have praised the music, action, and dialogues as pure nostalgia.

'Batwara 1947', starring Sunny Deol and directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, received mixed reviews from Mumbai audiences. While viewers praised Sunny Deol's powerful screen presence, dialogue delivery and Karan Deol's performance, many felt the first half was slow and the film struggled to match the impact of 'Gadar'.

President Droupadi Murmu has approved 78 gallantry awards for Armed Forces and CAPFs personnel on the eve of the 80th Independence Day. The awards include nine Kirti Chakras, 19 Shaurya Chakras, 36 Sena Medals, three Nao Sena Medals and five Vayu Sena Medals, with 13 honours awarded posthumously.

Seven workers have died, 12 have been rescued and three remain missing after a sudden surge of water and debris entered an under-construction tunnel at the Vishnugad-Pipalkoti Hydroelectric Project in Chamoli, Uttarakhand.

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

Explore how AI-powered screening and automated interviews are reshaping hiring in tech hubs like Bengaluru shifting the focus from polished rsums to proven judgment and critical thinking.

The Sensex fell 71 points, or 0.09 per cent, to settle at 78,009.25, while the Nifty declined 29.85 points, or 0.12 per cent, to close at 24,366.00.

Comedian Samay Raina, YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia and others have received major relief from the Supreme Court. The apex court quashed the criminal proceedings against the comedian, YouTuber and four other comedians over their insensitive remarks about persons with disabilities on Samay's show India's Got Latent.

According to the Delhi Fire Service (DFS), the other locations in the national capital that received calls alleging bomb blasts are Jamnagar House, Jhandewalan Flatted Factory Complex, District Magistrate Office in Saket, and the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Office at Delhi Cantt

Rani Mukerji has been honoured with an Honorary Doctor of Letters (D.Litt.) by Australia's La Trobe University for her nearly three-decade contribution to Indian cinema. She becomes the second Indian film personality after Shah Rukh Khan to receive the prestigious honour.

Prichard Colon died at 33, nearly 11 years after suffering a severe brain injury in his 2015 fight against Terrel Williams. Colon entered the bout unbeaten at 16-0 but was left in a vegetative state after suffering a subdural hematoma

The BJP state president further opposed the reported induction of former minister B. Nagendra, citing corruption allegations linked to the Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation scam.

The United States has accused more than 40 countries, including India, of taking part in what it called a shadow network that helps China get around steep American tariffs. Officials also outlined plans to use artificial intelligence to spot and act on such shipments,

FWICE has urged Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe to take strict action against food safety violations at film, television and digital shooting locations. The body highlighted complaints of stale and unhygienic food, poor cooking and inadequate nutrition, along with a lack of clean dining spaces, drinking water and sanitation facilities.

Rapido has secured a five-year cab licence from the Karnataka State Transport Authority, allowing it to operate in the state until August 2031. The approval gives regulatory continuity to its cab services and supports expansion across Karnataka's urban mobility network under the state's aggregator rules.

The new Instagram logo is a font. The app icon everyone actually recognises has not changed at all, and Meta will not say whether it is next. For a company that redraws its identity roughly once a decade, what got left alone matters more than what moved.

Sensex hit an intraday low of 77,747, down 332 points or 0.42 per cent in morning trade, while Nifty traded 84.39 points or 0.34 per cent lower at 24,311.45.

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.