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Veteran actor Sowcar Janaki died in Chennai on Friday, August 21, at the age of 94. She had recently been admitted to a private hospital in the city after falling ill and was receiving intensive medical care. Nadigar Sangam president Nassar confirmed that she died at 1.59 pm.

India and Sri Lanka are all set to take on each other in the second Test of the ongoing series. The two sides are slated to meet at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo, from...

A wholesome interaction between Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and a group of Japanese and Indian students in Lucknow is winning hearts online. The students met the chief minister during an interaction programme involving Yamanashi Governor Kotaro Nagasaki. The meeting offered a glimpse of the growing people-to-people ties between India and Japan.

Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju's much-awaited Malayalam film Bethlehem Kudumba Unit X has finally arrived in theatres, and early reactions from social media users have started pouring in. Directed by Girish AD, the film has caught attention for its family drama, humour and performances.

Rates of precious metals in futures continue to gain as US Treasury bond buybacks and surging national debt fuel market volatility. The gold October 5 contract on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) opened with a gain of Rs 1,205 or 0.75 per cent at Rs 1,60,630 per 10 grams against the previous close of Rs 1,59,425. It soon touched the intraday high of Rs 1,61,186, a gain of Rs 1,761 or 1.10 per cent. Last seen, it was trading at Rs 1,61,108 with a gain of Rs 1,683 or 1.06 per cent. In between, i

In another setback for Hemant Soren govt, the Jharkhand High Court has put a stay on the government's decision to cancel the JSSC CGL exam. The court's decision has brought significant relief to a total of 1,932 candidates selected through the exam. The Jharkhand HC earlier on Thursday stayed cancellation of JPSC exams . The next hearing is scheduled on September 15.

Bharatiya Janata Party's newly national appointed general secretary Smriti Irani on Thursday launched a scathing attack at Congress over its resolution not to sing the complete version of 'Vande Mataram' and said that the grand...

In a historic moment for India, the duo of Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly have stunned fourth-seed China's Jia Yi Fan and Zhang Shu Xian and have entered the semi-finals of the ongoing BWF World...

The Indian team managed to register a dominant win as they took on Sri Lanka in the first Test of the ongoing two-game series. The two sides met at the Galle International Stadium for the...

Kunal Kemmu is all set to return to the directors chair after Madgaon Express with the comedy-drama Vibe. The makers released the films official teaser on Friday, August 21, 2026. Apart from Kunal, the film stars Laapataa Ladies fame Sparsh Shrivastava, Preity Zinta and debutant Vanshika Dhir in key roles.

A large-scale food adulteration racket has been uncovered in Gujarats Patan district, where officials seized 14,709 kg of adulterated cooking oil during a joint food safety raid by the Crime Branch and Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The stage is set for the second and final Test of the ongoing series between Australia and Bangladesh. The two sides are slated to take on each other at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay from August 22nd, and it is interesting to note that it was Bangladesh that managed to register a historic win in the first Test.

A 30-year-old man was arrested after allegedly posing as a transgender person and wearing a sari to enter a 25-year-old air-hostesshome in Mumbais Powai area, where he allegedly raped her and fled with Rs 2,000, police said.

Shares of integrated services firm GACM Technologies have been in the action despite market volatility. The stock has hit the upper circuit for the third consecutive session today. The penny stock opened in the green...

Kia is getting ready to roll out more electrified options in India. During the 2026 CEO Investor Day, Kias president and CEO, Ho Sung Song, announced that both the Sonet and Carens will become hybrids. This is part of a bigger push for the brand in India.

Taapsee Pannu is all set to turn into a fierce and determined mother in Netflixs upcoming action-thriller Gandhari. The streaming giant announced the film on Friday, along with its release date and poster. Written and...

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has announced the NEET UG provisional round one seat allotment result. The candidates can check and download MCC NEET UG round one allotment list PDF on the official website - mcc.nic.in . Candidates who find discrepancies in the allotment list can report it to the MCC by August 21 through the Query Redressal System.

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Friday visited the Parliament Street Police Station, along with 19-year-old Sahil Lochab, who allegedly received pellet gun injuries during the Cockroach Janta Party's 'Chalo Sansad' march on July 20. The Leader...

Actor-politician Kangana Ranaut has sparked attention online after responding to veteran actress Sharmila Tagore's recent comments on 'Vande Mataram'. In her Instagram Stories, Kangana said the national song should not be interpreted solely through a religious lens and argued that poetry often uses metaphors and imagination to convey a larger message.

A six-year-old UKG student died in Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam after being allegedly slapped by a teacher for failing to complete his homework, said the police. The incident has sparked an outrage in the state, with...

Today is the last day of the three-day subscription window for the initial share sale of Gaja Alternative Asset Management. The Rs 550-crore public issue received 2.43 times subscription on the second day of bidding on Thursday. At the time of writing the report, the subscription status stood at 2.89 times. According to data available on the National Stock Exchange (NSE), the IPO received bids for 7,31,04,324 shares against 2,53,28,946 shares on offer. The non-institutional investors bid for 5.2

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey continues to perform well at the box office despite competition from Spider-Man: Brand New Day. The Matt Damon-starrer has now achieved another major milestone, becoming the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time and surpassing Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool & Wolverine.

Indian equity benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, sustained yesterday's rally and opened in the green amid mixed global cues as Brent crude approached USD 94 and US bond yields climbed again. While the 30-share BSE Sensex gained 163.35 points or 0.21 per cent to start the session at 77,701.07, the Nifty opened with a gain of 52.2 points at 24,284.05. In the last trading session, the Sensex closed at 77,537.72 and the Nifty 50 at 24,231.85. Similarly, the broader indices traded in the green

The Union Public Service Commission, UPSC CSE Mains 2026 will be held from today, August 21. UPSC CSE Mains is scheduled to be held daily in two shifts; forenoon session from 9 am to 12 noon and afternoon session from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm.

The Vande Mataram debate has once again turned into a major political flashpoint, with the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) taking sharply different positions over how much of the national song should be sung at public and party events. The Congress Working Committee (CWC) has decided that the party will continue with the first two stanzas of Vande Mataram at its programmes, citing a resolution adopted by the party in 1937.

The knowledge of conversational Marathi has been made mandatory for commercial passenger vehicle drivers in Maharashtra by the state government to ensure better communication with passengers. An inspection drive to enforce this rule started across the state on Thursday. Drivers found lacking adequate knowledge of conversational Marathi during inspections will be issued a notice and required to learn the language within one month. Failure to learn Marathi within the stipulated period will result

The Supreme Court on Thursday constituted a High-Power Inquiry Committee (HPEC) to investigate the actions of police and security forces during student protests held at Jantar Mantar and other parts of the country. The apex court stated that an independent and impartial inquiry is necessary regarding allegations of excessive use of force against protesters. The five-member High-Powered Enquiry Committee (HPEC), headed by former Supreme Court judge Justice R. Subhash Reddy, to examine allegations

In a shocking incident, a gangster was shot dead outside the court gate in Haryana's Hisar on Thursday. The gangster, identified as Vinod Panu alias Kana, had arrived at the court for a hearing when...

Tax planning is no longer simply about making last-minute investments before the end of the financial year. For FY 202627, taxpayers should adopt a structured approach that considers their income, investments, deductions, capital gains, and the choice between the old and new tax regimes. According to CA Ruchika Bhagat, MD, Neeraj Bhagat & Co., with the new tax regime continuing as the default regime for eligible individual taxpayers, understanding the available options is essential for making in

A migraine is often dismissed as simply a bad headache. But anyone who experiences one knows that the reality can be far more disruptive. Along with pain, migraine can bring nausea, sensitivity to light and...