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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.

After three seasons of blood, betrayal and bhaukaal on the small screen, the Mirzapur gang is finally stepping into theatres. Mirzapur: The Movie brings back the OGs for a story that promises to reveal a chapter from the franchise that fans have never seen before.

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.

Rida Tharana addressed criticism over her The Traitors 2 victory, urging viewers to judge her complete journey instead of just her stint as a Traitor. The influencer admitted she struggled with lying and emotions, while defending the choices that took her to the finale.

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.

The sixth episode of India's Got Latent Season 2 will feature Varun Dhawan, Medha Shankr, Nishant Tanwar and Sharon Verma on the panel, with Samay Raina as the host. The episode will premiere on Netflix on Friday, September 4.

OpenAI's ChatGPT, Anthropic's Claude AI and Elon Musk-owned X's Grok are down for several users globally, according to the real-time outage monitoring website Downdetector. The report further added that some users also faced issues with Google Gemini.

Maharashtra FDA has introduced a permanent, year-round four-stage food safety system for festivals. The plan includes advance risk assessment, pre-festival inspections, checks during celebrations and post-festival follow-up. Sweets, fasting foods, cooking oil, online food sales and large community feasts

Two brothers have been booked for allegedly assaulting their 65-year-old father and mother with wooden sticks during a land dispute in Indapur on Aug 30, with a Tata Nexon seen in connection with the incident. The incident took place around 6 pm to 6.30 pm in the Tarangwadi area near Salim Lawns, according to reports based on the complaint

Reliance Consumer Products has entered India's ice cream market with Bombay Creamery, offering cups, cones and sticks starting at 10. The brand will initially launch in western India before expanding nationwide.

Gold and silver prices surged in morning trade on the Multi Commodity Exchange on Thursday, Sept. 3, extending the rebound from the previous session. Investors are tracking the sharp recovery in bullion after recent selling, with a weaker US dollar, easing Treasury yields and softer US employment data supporting precious metals.

The Sensex declined 417.49 points, or 0.55 per cent, to settle at 76,152.86. The Nifty fell 41 points, or 0.17 per cent, to close at 23,873.45.

Dyson has now entered the oral care market with the CameraJet, a $499 electric toothbrush that comes with a built-in camera, AI and a targeted liquid jet to clean between your teeth as you brush.

FSSAI identified and seized a significant quantity of misbranded infant food during an inspection under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, citing the serious nature of the violations.

The film, inspired by the life and teachings of Neem Karoli Baba, has earned Rs 61 crore net in India after four weeks despite limited promotion. Chaturvedi has also confirmed that the story will return with a sequel.

From October 1, SBI salary account holders will get five free monthly transactions at other banks ATMs, down from 10, while existing fees remain unchanged for affected customers.

New York City public schools will ban generative AI for younger students next year. This one-year moratorium aims to assess student interaction with the technology. High school students will receive AI literacy classes and supervised pilot programs. Companion chatbots are prohibited across all school grades.

Vodafone Idea has appointed Shah Rukh Khan as its brand ambassador and unveiled a new 'Vi' logo as part of its latest brand refresh. The telecom company has also launched a new campaign as it focuses on customer growth, network expansion and 5G rollout.

Families of people still missing after devastating flash floods perform symbolic funeral rites along the swollen Trishuli River in Nepal. Following Hindu traditions, relatives create representational effigies of their loved ones as they mourn those who remain unaccounted for.

US state secretary Marco Rubio does not believe India and Iran are currently negotiating a trade deal. He made the assertion when asked about Prime Minister Narendra Modi meeting Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Kyrgyzstan's Bishkek.

Sensex opened 155 points higher at 76,724.95 and Nifty neared 24,000 as positive global cues, easing US yields and banking stocks supported sentiment.

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.