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Govinda was spotted outside a Juhu hospital amid ongoing divorce buzz with wife Sunita Ahuja. When asked about his health, the actor stayed silent and waved at the paparazzi.
The rumours started after a video of Kareena leaving a gym went viral on social media. Some users noticed her stomach and began speculating that she was expecting her third child with husband Saif Ali Khan. The speculation grew after a member of her team was seen trying to block the cameras with an umbrella.
Nawazuddin Siddiqui has resumed shooting for the much-awaited Tumbbad 2 in Satara after completing the film's first schedule in June. The actor recently toured the US with his stage play Naqaab alongside his daughter Shora Siddiqui and has now returned to the film sets for the next schedule.
Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups has recorded a strong response ahead of its August 26 worldwide theatrical release, with over 5 lakh tickets sold in the first 24 hours and more than 1.2 million interests on BookMyShow. Advance bookings are currently open selectively across India.
Yash's Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups has opened advance bookings ahead of its August 26 release. The film's most expensive listed ticket costs Rs 2,250 at Jio World Drive in Mumbai, including taxes. In Bengaluru, a ticket at Forum Rex Walk costs Rs 2,181. Several premium shows in both cities are priced above Rs 1,500
Ektaa R. Kapoor is all set to bring the next big-screen horror-comedy, Hero Ki Horrorine, to audiences on January 7, 2027. A Jai Ho Media Ventures production, the film is presented by Balaji Telefilms Ltd. and produced by Shobha Kapoor, Ektaa R. Kapoor and Amar Butala, with Sajid Khan at the helm.
Kareena Kapoor Khan found herself at the center of pregnancy speculation after a viral post-workout video prompted comments about an apparent baby bump. The rumours quickly gained traction online, with users wondering whether she was expecting her third child with Saif Ali Khan.
A viral video shows a Class 6 GK book featuring Italy PM Giorgia Meloni, prompting a humorous reaction: Bhai saab! Chapter hai inka GK ka. The page highlights her political journey, achievements and rise as Italy's first woman PM.
The outlet had submitted a 148-page compliance report claiming that earlier deficiencies had been addressed, but an August 19 reinspection found that 18 of the 20 violations remained unresolved. The FDA also took action against the Bombay Presidency Radio Club following a separate inspection that found hygiene and food-safety lapse
Sandeep Reddy Vanga's brother Pranay has claimed that Deepika Padukone demanded a 10 per cent share of Spirit's profits during negotiations, apart from seeking an eight-hour workday. He also alleged that confidential details about the film's story and character were leaked during the dispute.
India's forex reserves rose $9.9 billion to $716.9 billion for the week ended August 14, boosted by higher foreign currency assets and gold reserves.
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha took an apparent swipe at former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti over her past remarks on the Tricolour, saying the national flag is today being held high with pride across Jammu and Kashmir. He also called for a united societal effort to combat terrorism, narco-terrorism, substance abuse and corruption.
A 12-year-old tribal schoolgirl in Kishtwar's Chatroo area died while being rushed for treatment after her pregnancy was discovered allegedly the result of repeated sexual assault by her school's headmaster. He and his brother have been arrested as protests and a complete shutdown grip the area, with residents demanding justice.
The clearance has drawn attention because Toxic is positioned as a dark, violent action drama with mature themes. The film's treatment by the Indian censor board has also prompted comparisons with Dhurandhar, which underwent cuts before its release.
Gor met CM Omar Abdullah and said they discussed deepening economic collaboration and creating mutually beneficial opportunities. The visit marks the first by a US envoy to J&K since the abrogation of Article 370
SBI will allow four free branch cash withdrawals monthly from basic savings accounts. Additional withdrawals will cost Rs 15 per transaction plus GST from October 1.
Sunita Ahuja has withdrawn the divorce petition she had filed against actor Govinda, his manager Shashi Sinha confirmed to IANS. Sunita was spotted at the Bandra family court with her son Yashvardhan Ahuja. The development comes after recent public allegations and exchanges between the couple.
Vijay Deverakonda shared a candid glimpse of himself napping between his parents after rain cancelled his shoot. The actor gave photo credit to wife Rashmika Mandanna, leaving fans gushing over the sweet family moment.
An FIR has been registered against filmmaker Indra Kumar and producer Ashok Thakeria over an alleged Rs 1.50 crore fraud involving the distribution, digital and copyright rights of the film Dhamaal. The complaint was filed by Vikas Baldevraj Sahni, owner of film distribution company Grand Master,
Normal life remained disrupted across Manipur's Imphal Valley for the second consecutive day as a 48-hour statewide shutdown demanding updation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) before Census-2027 continued on Wednesday. Called by the Campaign for Just and Fair Delimitation (JFD), the shutdown received support from student, youth, women's and civil society organisations
Anjali Arora's portrayal of Mata Sita in Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha has become a topic of discussion on social media after its teaser released on Tuesday. Arora, known for her viral Kacha Badam reel and Lock Upp appearance, faced criticism from several users.
Actor Akshaye Khanna is set to appear in a new role as Shukracharya in Mahakali, the next project of filmmaker Prasanth Varma. The makers are expected to unveil the first glimpse of the actor's character on Monday (August 24).
Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups has received an 18+ rating from the BBFC in the UK ahead of its August 26 release. The film has been rated 5/5 for violence, sex and injury detail, while also receiving high ratings for threat, drugs, sexual violence, language and self-harm
The BJP faced another embarrassment in Jammu and Kashmir after police registered an extortion and fraud case against Pulwama Kisan Morcha vice-president Aijaz Ahmed Shah. The development comes days after the party suspended its Pulwama district president Showkat Gayoor following an extortion case against him.
According to FWICE President BN Tiwari, Ram had previously accepted that payments were pending and had given the federation a written assurance in 2019 that the dues would be settled. However, despite repeated follow-ups, the matter remained unresolved.
Sunita Ahuja and son, Yashvardhan, were spotted outside a Family Court in Mumbai amid her ongoing public spat with husband Govinda, triggering speculation about divorce proceedings. There is no official confirmation of any filing.
Kiara Advani shared her experience of performing a water-bowl act for a circus-themed sequence in Toxic. The actress said taking on unfamiliar challenges taught her new skills and helped push her beyond her comfort zone.
Speaking to ANI, Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe stated that the FDA is currently awaiting the written copy of the court's order to determine the next course of action regarding the establishment involved.
Two students have tested positive for H1N1, while one staff member is undergoing treatment. Health experts caution that the confirmed H1N1 cases do not mean all affected individuals have the virus, as other influenza strains and respiratory infections can cause similar symptoms.
The Central government has begun preliminary discussions on reintroducing E10 petrol as an option for older vehicles alongside E20 fuel. The talks follow concerns from owners of older vehicles and two-wheelers over fuel compatibility and mileage. However, officials are yet to reach any decision amid logistical and supply-chain challenges
The searches, conducted under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), included the Mohammad Ali Jauhar University and its trust and are aimed at tracing alleged proceeds of crime, financial records, documents and digital evidence linked to the diversion and use of government funds
Jammu and Kashmir has 5,138 unaudited functional cooperative societies, accounting for more than 56 per cent of the UT's total functional cooperatives, according to data presented in the Lok Sabha. The Ministry of Cooperation said only 3,994 of 9,132 functional societies in J&K have been audited.
Jammu and Kashmir's cultivable land increased from 10.74 lakh hectares in 2020-21 to 10.97 lakh hectares in 2024-25, registering a rise of 23,000 hectares, according to data tabled in the Lok Sabha. The figures also show that the average monthly income of an agricultural household in J&K was Rs 18,918, significantly higher than the national average of Rs 10,218.
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.
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.
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.

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