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The students have been protesting in Ranchi since July 29, demanding CBI and ED probes into alleged paper leaks and recruitment irregularities in JPSC and JSSC examinations. Sonakshi Sinha, Raveena Tandon, Imran Khan and Bhumi Pednekar have also voiced support for the students.

The Federation of Indian Pilots has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to replace the DGCA with an autonomous Civil Aviation Authority of India. In a letter, FIP said the current regulator lacks financial flexibility and independence. The body said a statutory authority could improve safety oversight, recruit experts and support India's expanding aviation sector.

Actor Vijay Deverakonda joined Hyderabad's Bonalu festivities on August 9 and offered prayers at the Sri Simhavahini Mahankali Temple in Lal Darwaza. Accompanied by his brother Anand Deverakonda and director Sandeep Reddy Vanga, he performed special pujas and sought blessings.

Nikita Rawal was left visibly caught off guard when a female fan unexpectedly kissed her on the lips during a red-carpet interaction. After posing for a selfie, the fan kissed Nikita on the cheek before pulling her closer for the lip kiss.

Priyanka Chopra wished her Varanasi co-star Mahesh Babu on his birthday, sharing an unseen picture from the film's South Africa safari shoot. The actors were seen twinning in olive outfits, with the picture offering a glimpse of their camaraderie from the film's Africa schedule.

Besides Sohail's fellow contestants from the show, his brothers Salman- Arbaaz Khan also attended the get-together. Other celebrities, including Kunal Kemmu, Daisy Shah, Zaid Darbar, Gauahar Khan, Soha Ali Khan, also joined the party last night.

Ganderbal Police have uncovered an alleged conspiracy to falsely implicate a poultry businessman in a drug case, with his wife's alleged former lover suspected of orchestrating the plot. Police intercepted a courier from Kanpur containing cocaine, charas and diclofenac tablets and have detained a suspect from Srinagar. The roles of the woman, her alleged lover and other suspected conspirators are under investigation.

Taking to his Instagram story on Sunday, August 9, Sidharth praised Kiara's hard work and dedication, expressing confidence that her efforts will be visible on the big screen.

A 41-year-old Mumbai Police constable, Ganesh Rayate, who was deployed to guard Salman Khan's Galaxy Apartments in Bandra, died after reportedly suffering a suspected heart attack while on duty. Rayate complained of uneasiness around 6 pm and was rushed to Bhabha Hospital, where doctors declared him dead on arrival.

J&K Police have issued a public advisory cautioning citizens that scammers are exploiting AI-powered deepfake and morphing tools to misuse publicly shared photos, videos, reels, and voice clips creating fake identities and impersonation scams that appear alarmingly authentic. The advisory urges the public to limit exposure of personal content, use masked copies of sensitive documents like Aadhaar, enable two-factor authentication, and report suspicious accounts or DMs promptly.

Yash has addressed rumours of Toxic being shelved, revealing the film was shot for 200 days. The actor also hit back at the reports, assuring fans that every penny spent is visible on screen.

Counter-Intelligence Kashmir arrested Siraj Nabi Parray of Budgam for allegedly running a social media account glorifying terrorists and inciting youth toward terrorism. In a parallel pre-dawn operation, J&K Police's Counter-Intelligence Wing raided locations in Baramulla, Shopian, Anantnag, Kupwara and Bandipora.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reaffirmed Tehran's commitment to dialogue while saying Iran would not surrender its rights. He said Iran would continue to honour its commitments under the US-Iran MoU as long as Washington also fulfils its obligations.

A video of Mrunal and Yashasvi's appearance went viral on social media, sparking speculation about a possible relationship. Mrunal dismissed the rumours, questioning why people assumed they were together simply because they were spotted at the same location.

Kaisi Yeh Yaariaan fame Charlie Chauhan has married KKR cricketer Ramandeep Singh in a traditional Sikh ceremony at a Gurudwara. The couple shared their first wedding photos on Instagram, with Charlie dressed in a red and golden bridal lehenga and Ramandeep in an ivory sherwani and red turban.

The meeting came a day after Modi held a breakfast meeting with 45 Parliamentarians, including several MPs who had recently changed political affiliations and joined the BJP-led NDA. The interaction took place amid disruptions during the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament.

Yash's much-awaited 'Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups' has raised excitement among fans with the release of a new action-packed poster ahead of its trailer launch. Actress Kiara Advani has arrived in Bengaluru for the trailer launch event, with the makers announcing that the trailer will be released at 7.01 pm

The US Senate has overwhelmingly passed a bill allowing President Donald Trump to impose 100% tariffs on goods from major buyers of Russian oil and gas, including India and China. Passed 86-11, the legislation also targets Russian officials and extends Iran sanctions until 2031. The bill now awaits consideration by the House of Representatives on August 31.

The Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025 proposes a major overhaul of India's higher education regulatory system by replacing multiple regulators with a unified framework. While the government says the reform will improve quality, autonomy and efficiency in line with the NEP 2020.

India's textile and apparel exports to the United States, worth nearly $11 billion a year, now face a competitive disadvantage against Asian rivals.

Nepal's RSP government, elected in March 2026 on an anti-corruption platform, is facing its biggest test after communal violence in the Terai exposed gaps in intelligence, crisis management and political communication despite early governance gains.

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Television host Mini Mathur emerged as the first-ever winner of Alliance; he took home a Rs 50 lakh prize. During the final week of the show, Salman Khan entered the Alliance HQ and had an emotional conversation with his brother Sohail Khan about his divorce from Seema Sajdeh, encouraging him to move on with his life.

The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 seeks to amend the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010, which governs how individuals, associations and organisations receive and use foreign donations.

The debate has also gained international attention after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that American foreign aid would increasingly be routed directly to national governments instead of NGOs, adding a new dimension to the discussion on regulating foreign funding

The food regulator alleged that the claims were misleading and violated advertising and organic food regulations, while also objecting to the use of the Jaivik Bharat logo on some products. Dabur has defended its labelling, saying it complies with existing laws and industry practices, and argued that it has never made misleading claims.

Authorities said deputies responding to the scene found several victims with gunshot wounds, while local officials reported that three family members, including the suspected shooter, were killed