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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

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.

TV actor Parth Samthaan recently bought a new home in Pune and shared glimpses of his griha pravesh ceremony with his mother. In a recent interview, Parth spoke about reaching a stage in life where major decisions such as marriage, buying a home and taking on responsibilities become important.

RBI Deputy Governor Shirish Chandra Murmu said. India currently has 176 billion banknotes in circulation, while the RBI produces 28-30 billion notes annually. The central bank is also exploring measures such as surface coatings and polymer notes to increase the durability of currency and reduce the environmental impact of the cash cycle.

Sharing a striking new poster featuring Yash, the team announced that advance bookings for the Geetu Mohandas-directed film will open on Aug. 21. The poster sees Yash in an intense avatar against a fiery red backdrop, further building anticipation as the film enters the final stretch of its promotional campaign.

Premalu's disappearance from Jio Hotstar drew backlash after Prem Keetanu's teaser fueled claims that the Veer Pahariya-starrer is a remake. A user asked Bhavana Studios to get the Malayalam film onto another OTT platform ASAP, while others criticised the decision. Prem Keetanu's makers have yet to confirm whether it is a Premalu remake.

RANA celebrated RANA Day and India's Independence Day in New York with a luncheon honouring cardiologist Dr. Samin K. Sharma following his appointment as Chief of Clinical Cardiology at Mount Sinai. The event also highlighted RANA's social welfare and education initiatives for marginalised communities in Rajasthan. R

On India's 80th Independence Day, the Gujarat Forest Department and Vantara released 20 blackbucks into Kutch's Banni Grasslands to restore native herbivore populations and rebuild the local ecosystem.

He said the cancellation of 14 JSSC and TDPL exams marks the success of the first stage, but stressed that students need a permanent system to prevent paper leaks, question-paper irregularities and other forms of malpractice.

Filmmaker and actor Anurag Kashyap recently enjoyed a dinner outing with director Imtiaz Ali, friends and family. However, Kashyap's red T-shirt featuring the phrase dimagi nakal grabbed attention on social media.

Two snakes were spotted at Shah Rukh Khan's Mumbai residence, Mannat, on Monday evening, coinciding with the auspicious occasion of Nag Panchami. Snake rescuer Vicky Dubey and Forest Department officials reached the property, where one snake was identified as a non-venomous Dhaman, or Indian rat snake, and safely rescued and released.

It also interpreted Vijay's appeal to the public to continue supporting him as a sign that he may be concerned about losing public support. The newspaper further claimed that some voters were beginning to regret their decision to support him.

A Bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta also declined to refer earlier judgments to a larger Bench. However, the Court said the issue could be reconsidered if compelling scientific evidence on alternative methods emerges.

Dolly Singh jokingly called Vijay Varma the 'nation's biggest red flag' on screen at IFFM 2026, referring to his intense characters. Vijay quipped that she should buy red cloth and 'make as many flags as you want.'

Razorpay said early components have been deployed across around 3 trillion data points and have improved payment success rates by up to 10 per cent, while detecting significantly more international card fraud and disputed transactions.

An Instagram account named Dimagi Naxal Party reportedly gained over 1.6 lakh followers within a day after PM Narendra Modi used the term during his Independence Day speech. The page, whose owner remains unidentified, is currently unavailable.

A heavy rush of devotees on Nag Panchami triggered a stampede-like situation near Mahakal Temple in Ujjain on Monday. Around 13 devotees were reportedly taken to Ujjain District Hospital by relatives and security personnel. A video showed devotees pushing amid the crowd surge.

In a striking Independence Day gesture, the parents of Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist Abid Ramzan Sheikh hoisted the Tricolour at their home in Shopian, Jammu and Kashmir. The photograph went viral on social media, drawing praise and highlighting a powerful message of patriotism. The gesture also brought back memories of 2021, when Muzaffar Wani, father of slain Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani, had hoisted the national flag.

Ranveer Singh's father, Jagjit Singh Bhavnani reportedly, is set to meet IMPPA amid the ongoing dispute surrounding Don 3. Meanwhile, Ranveer's upcoming film Pralay has officially gone on floors.

Actress Kunickaa Sadanand joined the JPSC and JSSC aspirants' protest in Ranchi on Sunday and interacted with the students, including a hunger-striking aspirant. She urged the Jharkhand government to remain transparent and accountable while asking protesters to give authorities time to find a solution

The incident occurred around 6:40 am as a large number of devotees gathered at the Indradamneshwar Temple in Ashokdham to offer prayers to Lord Shiva. Officials said the crowd became uncontrollable after some people allegedly tried to force their way through a queue, breaking barricades put up for crowd management.

From 19th to 21st August, the city's inaugural cocktail week draws five of Asia's most celebrated bars, from Guangzhou to Singapore, into guest shifts across five Bombay addresses.

Deepika Padukone was spotted at Mumbai airport on Saturday evening as she travelled to Bengaluru, her hometown, ahead of her second baby's arrival. Flaunting her baby bump in an oversized blue shirt, she skipped paparazzi poses.

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.