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Trisha Krishnan attended Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijays first Independence Day celebration at Fort St George in Chennai. She was seated alongside his parents, SA Chandrasekhar and Shobha Chandrasekhar, with her appearance sparking fresh online speculation about her equation with Vijay

Marvel Studios unveiled a special look at Avengers: Doomsday at D23, spotlighting Robert Downey Jr.s Victor von Doom and teasing his clash with Thor. Directed by the Russo brothers, the multiverse saga brings together heroes from three universes

Suriyas Vishwanath And Sons opened to Rs 27.51 crore worldwide on Day 1, including Rs 15.15 crore net in India. The Venky Atluri directorial has made a solid start but trails the opening performance of Suriyas previous hit Karuppu

A Mumbai sessions court has framed charges against accused in the Saif Ali Khan stabbing case, paving the way for trial. Fakir faces charges related to alleged house trespass, dacoity and illegal entry into India. His bail plea remains pending

Lalit Modi has denied reports claiming he will participate in Bigg Boss 20, calling them fake news. The former IPL chairman said he was never approached by the shows makers and has issued a legal notice to publications carrying the reports

Nagarjuna revealed he avoids storing photos on his phone fearing hackers could access his personal data. The actor changes his phone password every 15 days and Wi-Fi password every one or two months, while urging people to remain vigilant against cyber fraud

Filmmaker Raja Krishna Menon believes patriotism is about doing something good for the country, not jingoism or politics. Reflecting on Airlift and Pippa, he said his films focus on humanity, sacrifice and circumstances that make extraordinary courage necessary

After nearly four decades in Hindi cinema and later exploring South Indian films, Sanjay Dutt is making his international debut with 7 Dogs. Directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, the action thriller also stars Salman Khan, Karim Abdel Aziz and Monica Bellucci

Rajkumar Santoshis Batwara 1947 revisits Partition through a Hindu-Muslim bond, anchored by Shabana Azmi and Sunny Deol. Despite its timely message of religious harmony and empathy, the film feels too faithful to its source play, lacks cinematic freshness and struggles with genre inconsistency

PVR-Inox, which is distributing Batwara 1947, ensures it gets equal shows as Awarapan 2 despite the latters stronger advance booking; trade predicts the bias wont last beyond the weekend

Maharashtra FDA said that cases have been registered against eight people, including directors of the online marketplace IndiaMART. Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) kits and other medicines were seized during separate operations

NCP leader Zeeshan Siddique received a voice note from a Portugal-based mobile number while he was abroad. After returning to Mumbai, he approached the Bandra police and lodged a complaint

According to preliminary reports, a tremor measuring 3.2 magnitude was felt at 4.52 pm in Gonde, Borvat, Devgaon and Bhaygaon areas of Peth taluka in Nashik

Under the new decision, a retired employee whose child is studying in Classes 1 to 12 can retain government accommodation until the end of the childs academic year, subject to submission of prescribed documents and payment of licence fees at five times the existing rate

Anupama Parameswaran revealed that a past relationship left her battling extreme anxiety, panic attacks, blackouts and drastic weight loss. She also recalled her eye twitching, vomiting and crying every night, while her lacrimal gland required stitches

The jumbo block was originally scheduled to take place during the night of August 15-16, 2026, between Borivali and Bhayandar stations, Western Railway said

The actress recalled how she found the situation on screen quite strange as Sushmita Sen danced to the track while she was searching for Hrithik Roshan in the movie.

Talking about Mini and her participation in the game show, she has earlier described her experience on Alliance as the best digital detox of her life.

According to the Central Railway, the block will affect train services between Thane and Kalyan on the Main Line and between Panvel and Vashi on the Harbour Line

The Traitors fame Elnaaz Norouzi will reportedly not participate in Salman Khan-hosted Bigg Boss 20. Despite her name being linked to the upcoming season, a source has clarified that the actress is not part of the shows contestant line-up

Farah Khan opened up about her daughters Anya and Divas appearance-related insecurities during a conversation with Akanksha Choudhary. The filmmaker revealed that despite growing up in a supportive environment, her daughters sometimes feel insecure about their looks

The Lok Sabha has sent the FCRA Bill to a 31-member Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) amid protests by opposition parties, which alleged that the proposed legislation targets minorities and NGOs and demanded its withdrawal

Ghosh is accused of being one of three principal masterminds behind the hurried cremation of the victims body at a crematorium in Panihati. The prosecution alleges that cremation-related protocols were breached to eliminate the possibility of a second post-mortem

Munawar Faruqui and Abhishek Malhans rivalry escalated on social media after Munawars elimination from The Traitors 2. Munawar took an indirect dig at Abhisheks gameplay, suggesting he join Alliance to win, prompting a sharp response from Abhisheks team

Anurag Kashyap addresses the judgments around his 20-year age gap with Shubhra Shetty, revealing he was once self-conscious and tried to push her away. He also recalls realising during lockdown that Shubhra was the one

The action was carried out under the direction of Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe as part of the Safe Food, Safe Maharashtra campaign, officials said

The assistance underscores India's role as a first responder during global natural disasters. India sent the assistance after an earthquake of magnitude 7.3 struck Colombia on Monday, claiming the lives of 281 people, injuring 3,971 people, while 391 remain missing

MEA's reaction came on the back of Rahul Gandhi taking a swipe at the country's foreign policy during an event held in New Delhi on Thursday where he also mocked PM Modi's public embraces with foreign leaders by staging a hug with Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit

Priyadarshan has opened up about working with Saif Ali Khan for the first time on Haiwaan, praising the actors curiosity, commitment and mature approach to his role. What surprised the filmmaker most was Saifs habit of reading books between shots

Sunita Ahuja slammed Govinda amid his rumoured romance with Rani Swarnkar, calling him a sugar daddy and saying he should be ashamed of roaming with a girl his daughters age

Divyenndu is returning as the much-loved Munna Bhaiya in Mirzapur: The Movie, taking the iconic character from streaming to the big screen. The actor admits he feels both excited and nervous about the comeback, saying the theatrical outing is ultimately for the fans

According to the police, Mumbai Crime Branch's Units 6 and 8 conducted raids at five clinics in Mumbai. Four of the clinics were located in the Zakir Hussain Nagar-Deonar area, while the fifth was in Naupada-Bandra East

Chetan Hansraj has revealed he plays seven characters in Nitesh Tiwaris Ramayana, including Ravanas grandfather Raja Mali. The actor also defended the films VFX, urging audiences to experience the ambitious mythological epic on the big screen

According to an official statement, the Central Railway said that it will convert 22 suburban train services from 12-car to 15-car rakes on its Main Line from August 15, 2026, increasing passenger capacity on several key routes

Responding to Rahul Gandhis recent criticism, Shinde accused the Opposition of being unable to tolerate the countrys progress and highlighted the Congress partys historical record of allegedly destabilising governments

Soundous Moufakir opens up about her eviction from The Traitors 2, blaming Shahneel Gill for targeting her on a personal level. She also takes a dig at Mallika Sherawat for boasting her lifestyle and says she is ready to move beyond reality shows

Peter Capaldi is joining the cast of Only Murders in the Building Season 6 in a recurring guest role as the hit mystery-comedy moves from New York to London. The Doctor Who star joins Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez, alongside a star-studded British ensemble

Falguni Pathaks Navratri Utsav 2026 in Mumbai has left netizens stunned after premium passes were listed for up to Rs 2 lakh. While regular tickets start at Rs 2,200, the expensive private POD packages have sparked jokes and criticism online

The online system was made available from Friday, August 14, and will allow public Ganesh mandals to submit applications for pandal permissions through the BMC website. BMC said all public mandals will be required to comply with orders passed by the Bombay HC in matters related to public Ganeshotsav

Munawar Faruqui discusses his elimination from The Traitors Season 2, admitting he felt targeted because others saw him as a threat. He also shares his thoughts on Mallika Sherawat and reacts to Shalini Passi forgetting his name

Germany is one of Indias most important partners in Europe. India was one of the first nations to establish diplomatic ties with Germany after the Second World War in 1951. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries

Maharashtra Congress chief Harshwardhan Sapkal alleged that the governments claims of attracting investment worth lakhs of crores of rupees and creating millions of jobs had failed to match the situation on the ground

Lakshya is set to explore a darker side of romance with filmmaker Prosit Roy in an upcoming psychological drama. The yet-to-be-titled film will blend a love story with psychological complexities and is expected to begin filming in December 2026

Ahead of India's 600th Test, skipper Shubman Gill reflects on his captaincy journey, WTC final ambitions, and the challenge facing Sri Lanka in Galle

Police said that after an argument, the suspect got on his motorcycle and drove at high speed towards the deceased, allegedly striking him deliberately and causing his death

Choreographer Vaibhavi Merchant shared heartwarming pictures with her fav girls Rani Mukerji and Rekha from the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2026. Rekha also felicitated Rani, who received a special citation for excellence in acting at the festival

Police said the suspects allegedly targeted street-lighting infrastructure on the Dharmaveer Swarajya Rakshak Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Marg (Mumbai Coastal Road), with the case being cracked within 48 hours

Manchester United boss Michael Carrick seeks additional squad reinforcements as the club's transfer outlay falls short of their top-flight rivals ahead of the new season

Veteran midfielder Manpreet Singh approaches his fourth Hockey World Cup determined to lead India to the title and secure an elusive World Cup medal

The stations handed over to Central Railway include Vashi, Sanpada, Juinagar, Nerul, Seawoods-Darave-Karave, Belapur, Airoli, Rabale, Ghansoli, Kopar Khairane, Turbhe, Khandeshwar, Mansarovar and Kharghar