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Taapsee Pannu shared a cryptic Hence proved post on social media after Kangana Ranaut called her a sasti copy and accused her of making remarks about her upbringing and parents. Kangana later deleted her post.

Actress, social worker and mimicry artist Aasha Singh Jaiswal died in Mumbai on August 22 around 7:30 pm. Her son Akkash Bharadwaj shared the news and urged people to pray for her soul and continue watching her work. Aasha was also known for mimicking legendary actor Meena Kumari

Mukesh Khanna has called for Vande Mataram to replace Jana Gana Mana as India's national anthem. The actor reiterated his claim that Jana Gana Mana was written during British rule and questioned its reference to a ruler

The Delhi Police has remained at the centre of controversies as the national capital continues to see massive protests. Several actions and reactions of the police personnel have been caught on camera and gone viral in this age of social media and memes, specially after the Jantar Mantar protests. To counter this, the police department has issued guidelines on how personnel must conduct themselves in public.

Two students were injured after a sound system or floodlight pole collapsed during Yash's Toxic event in Hyderabad. Several people had reportedly climbed onto the structure. Yash had urged them to get down and later repeatedly asked whether they were safe. According to reports, the sound box, or floodlight box, allegedly crashed onto students standing near the stage.

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.

His remarks came after BCI Co-Chairman YR Sadasiva Reddy sought his resignation, citing concerns over transparency in appointments, Council funds, alleged donations from law colleges and the NALSAR controversy.

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.

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.

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.