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A clip of Apoorva Mukhija aka Rebel Kid, kissing her rumoured boyfriend, Amin Jaz, has been doing the rounds on the internet. The clip surfaced shortly after Apoorva revealed that she had travelled to Turkey to spend the long weekend with her boyfriend.
The monochrome frames, posted by the couple, offered a rare glimpse of the family together. Baby Dua made a special appearance in the shoot after a long time. Deepika looked elegant in a white lace co-ord outfit, while Ranveer complemented her in a classic white shirt and trousers. I
The patent encompasses the architecture and the system that synchronises optical and microwave sensors to acquire data simultaneously with spatial and temporal alignment. GalaxEye had previously patented the foundational technology in India.
GRT Jewellers will gain control of TBZ, a jewellery company founded in Mumbai's Zaveri Bazaar in 1864, which has grown from a single store to 37 outlets across 28 cities, mainly in Maharashtra and Gujarat.
An alleged photo of Abhishek Bachchan and Rani Mukerji from the sets of Shah Rukh Khan-starrer King went viral on Reddit, with netizens divided over whether it was a genuine leaked image or AI-generated. The post was later deleted.
Shiv Sagar has expressed reservations about Ranbir Kapoor playing Lord Ram in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana. While calling Ranbir a very good actor, Shiv said he would have preferred a fresh face, citing the actor's role in Animal. He also praised Yash and Sai Pallavi's casting
The National Film Awards ceremony is set to move out of Delhi for the first time in 72 years, with the 72nd edition scheduled to be held at Ekta Nagar, formerly Kevadia, in Gujarat on September 22. President Droupadi Murmu will present the awards to the winners.
Mahhi Vij, Isha Rikhi and Mary Kom found common ground as they discussed their personal lives and divorces, with Isha also asserting her desire to be known for her own identity. Meanwhile, Mary Kom opened up about her emotional connection to Manipur and expressed her helplessness over the ongoing conflict in
PB Agro, maker of Vimal Elaichi, has moved the Delhi High Court challenging notices issued by the Maharashtra FDA to Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff over alleged surrogate advertising of banned pan masala. The company maintains that Vimal Elaichi is a separate product and has questioned the FDA's jurisdiction.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commenced a three-day visit to Sri Lanka to discuss bilateral defence ties and engage with the Indian diaspora.
Nikhil Chinappa is excited to return as a gang leader for MTV Roadies season 21 but misses the original version of the show.
Indian benchmark indices ended 0.5 per cent lower on Monday, with the Sensex falling 382.62 points to 76,132.81 and the Nifty declining 118.55 points to 23,779.15. IT, metal, PSU bank, realty and media stocks dragged the market amid geopolitical tensions, oil price volatility and concerns over tighter monetary conditions.
President Trump promoted a proposed $103,265 fee on H-1B visas to encourage US companies to hire American workers first.
Gold and silver prices fell sharply on Monday, with MCX gold declining Rs 542 to Rs 1,52,225 per 10 grams and silver dropping Rs 1,235 to Rs 2,36,423 per kg. Silver is now Rs 1.83 lakh below its January record high of Rs 4,20,048 per kg.
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.
A pothole in Bengaluru caused a serious accident that left private-sector employee Aishani Khanna with a crushed ankle and deep injuries. She required emergency surgery and was left with a hospital bill of nearly Rs 2 lakh.
SUGAR Cosmetics co-founder Vineeta Singh addressed concerns over the company's reduced valuation after its latest funding round. Singh acknowledged the lower valuation but said she and co-founder Kaushik Mukherjee remain focused on building the business. The company recently raised Rs 144.5 crore from A91 Partners amid weaker financial performance
The RBI absorbed over Rs 3.53 lakh crore of excess liquidity from the banking system through a one-day VRRR auction at a cut-off and weighted average rate of 5.24%. The move comes amid large foreign-currency inflows linked to the RBI's special FCNR(B) deposit scheme.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Union Territory of Ladakh will host India's first-ever Global Black-necked Crane Festival from August 10 to 14 across Leh, Tso Kar and Hanle to promote wildlife conservation, sustainable tourism and community participation. Dedicated to the Black-necked Crane, Ladakh's state bird and the world's only alpine crane, the festival aims to showcase the ecological and cultural significance of the Changthang wetlands.
Jammu and Kashmir Police has executed a court proclamation against Pakistan-based designated terrorist Mohammad Qasim alias Sulliman, directing him to appear before a designated court in Jammu by August 21. Qasim, who carries a Rs 10 lakh reward, is accused of involvement in the Katra and Narwal blasts and of operating a terror network in Rajouri and Poonch.
A Kashmiri youth was allegedly lured to Cambodia with a promise of a lucrative computer operator job but was instead forced into online scamming activities. The Economic Offences Wing (EOW), Kashmir, has filed a chargesheet against the accused in the overseas job fraud case registered in April.

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