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British actor Tim Curry, best known for playing Dr. Frank N. Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, has died at 80. Curry enjoyed a celebrated career across film, theatre and television, and was also known for his villainous roles

Yash's Toxic has sparked an online debate after a viral post showed a young child inside an A-rated screening. Social media users questioned whether parents or theatre management should be held accountable, with many calling for stricter enforcement of age restrictions

Toxic is absolutely one of Yash's finest performances. He has in no way held back, delivering his absolute best with powerful dialogue delivery, a captivating aura and an intense screen presence

Akanksha Chamola addressed criticism over her bisexuality revelation, saying her career should depend on her craft rather than sexuality. She also claimed her Tejasswi Prakash podcast was heavily edited, stressing that she shared personal experiences and never represented the queer community.

Raut said Gandhi had put pressure on the government through his role as Leader of Opposition and claimed that recent developments had intensified discussions about the political leadership at the Centre

Catch up on top sports headlines, including Rishabh Pant's milestone in Colombo, ICC penalties for Yashasvi Jaiswal and Asitha Fernando, and Indias Hockey World Cup exit

On Day 1 of the Test match, Team India's opening batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sri Lanka's pacer Asitha Fernando were seen getting involved in a heated altercation

Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde called the Amravati hospital fire extremely heartbreaking after three newborns died. He said 36 children were saved, reiterated Rs 5 lakh aid for the families of the deceased and said the government would bear treatment costs for injured children

Australia's skipper Pat Cummins said that South Africa is a strong side and recalled the time when his team suffered a loss against the Proteas in the last World Test Championship (WTC) final

Ajay Devgn's upcoming film Drishyam 3 Hindi finally has a title ahead of its release. The makers shared that the third instalment of the franchise will be called Drishyam: The Conclusion

The 2025 Womens ODI World Cup-winning cricketer shared this picture with her eight lakh followers, and captioned the post: New ride, same drive.

A Vashi momo seller was fined Rs 1,000 after pleading guilty to using a roadside charcoal-and-stone fire to prepare food. The May 4 case shows police action on public-safety hazards predates the state's intensified food-safety enforcement

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis also joined the war of words, accusing the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha of hypocrisy for speaking about women's empowerment while opposing the Women's Reservation Bill in Parliament

The girl's body was found near her residence in the Sainagar area of Rui village in Baramati Tehsil on Sunday morning, as per the police. Following the discovery, the police were alerted and personnel rushed to the spot

The state government has decided to bring all stakeholders together and establish a streamlined and transparent support mechanism. Through these agreements, assistance provided by charitable hospitals and voluntary organisations can be delivered directly and promptly to patients relatives

In the first Test match against Sri Lanka, Manav Suthar claimed four wickets for 76 runs in 21.4 overs in the first innings, whereas he then returned with the figures of six wickets for 55 runs in 23.4 overs in the second essay

The NHRC has issued notices to the Punjab government over a complaint alleging that Chief Minister Bhagwant Manns wife, Gurpreet Kaur, demanded Rs 5 crore to suppress a rape case. The commission has sought an action report within two weeks

The new centre has been designed to strengthen public safety, improve surveillance and help the police control crime more effectively across Navi Mumbai, officials said

The initiative has been started by the Navi Mumbai Police under their Nasha-Mukt Navi Mumbai campaign to raise awareness among college students about the dangers of drug use

The action was taken during a statewide enforcement drive on August 19 and 20 under the FDA's Safe Food, Safe Maharashtra campaign, launched under the direction of FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe

The robbery took place on August 12 at around 8.50 pm on Dhondalpada Road near Kelwa Road. Police said the victim was threatened with a knife before his mobile phone and cash were allegedly taken, police said

According to a traffic notification, around 70,000 to 80,000 people, 100 to 200 motorbikes and more than 50 large vehicles are expected to participate in the Eid-e-Milad 2026 procession along the Ghatkopar-Mankhurd Link Road on Aug 26

The Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader claimed that 92.10 lakh beneficiaries had been removed from the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana following e-KYC and verification

According to the traffic advisory, the work will be carried out between Km 390 plus 445 and Km 444 plus 845, covering the Bendewadi to Fatiyabad stretch

Tawde first visited the MJPJAY registration counter on the ground floor and directed the administration to keep it operational round the clock instead of limiting its working hours to 8 am to 4 pm

The helicopter crashed at 9:13 a.m. while flying from the Loisaba Conservancy to the Ewaso Nyiro area in Samburu County, according to the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority, which said in a statement that an investigation was underway

Fadnavis said the focus should be on preventing addiction rather than taking corrective measures only after young people become dependent on drugs. He also emphasised the need to approach those struggling with addiction with empathy and help them return to a constructive life

The special court in Bahraich convicted the accused of murder, criminal conspiracy and causing the disappearance of evidence in the 2020 killing of Hasreen, whose headless body was found near a canal in the district

In a post on X, the airline said it was experiencing issues with its core reservation platform and that its teams were working with a partner to resolve the problem

According to police, the bus was carrying around 50 passengers and was travelling from Malegaon towards Pachora when it collided with a truck coming from the opposite direction

Union Health Minister JP Nadda was discharged from AIIMS Delhi on Wednesday, two days after undergoing angioplasty. Nadda said he was healthy and doing well and thanked doctors, staff and well-wishers for their support

Sharing details in a press release, the Ministry of Defence said the two ministers will exchange views on deeper maritime security cooperation and closer collaboration in defence equipment and technology under the 'Make in India' framework, following Japan's revision of the Three Principles on Transfer of Defence Equipment and Technology

The Election Commission has revised Maharashtras Special Intensive Revision schedule, with the draft electoral roll now due on August 31 and the final voter list on November 4. Voters will have a month to file claims and objections, while 7.71 crore electors have submitted forms

Students in Jharkhand have suspended their 26-day agitation over alleged recruitment exam irregularities after the state cancelled 22 examinations and ordered probes into 23 others, while protesters gave the government a two-month deadline to address their concerns

The Union Cabinet approved five infrastructure projects worth Rs 13,041 crore, including four multi-tracking railway projects on the HowrahChennai corridor and a four-lane highway in Bihar. The projects aim to ease congestion, boost freight movement and improve connectivity

The protest will be organised by the Mumbai Bus Malak Sanghatana (MBMS), along with other transporters associations, from 11 am to 5 pm outside the offices of the District Collector, Mumbai Suburban District, and the Transport Commissioner, Maharashtra, in Bandra

The camps were held from August 17 to 19 to help consumers resolve grievances locally and provide information about MSEDCL's schemes, services and facilities

The action was carried out by the BMCs F-South Ward in various parts of Lalbaug, including areas around prominent Ganpati idols and along the footpaths adjoining Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Road, the civic body said

Pakistan's Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar said the government will seek a review of the Supreme Court's order on Imran Khan's hospital transfer, arguing it goes beyond legal parameters. The govt wants the jailed former PM examined at a tertiary-care government hospital

These projects will have many benefits, like strengthening passenger and freight movement, reducing congestion and greater logistics efficiency. The better connectivity will also facilitate commerce and tourism in these states, PM Modi said in a post on X

The CNG cylinder of the truck exploded at the fuel station near Tikri Kalan Metro Station in the Outer Delhi area on Wednesday while it was being filled, the officials said. Six people were injured in the incident, the Delhi Police said

According to the FDA, during an inspection at Hotel Radha in Malad West, food safety officers reportedly found live rats inside the kitchen. A large rat was seen entering the kitchen through an open drainage line, while another was found near the ceiling

The decision follows recent serious bus accidents in Mankhurd, Mulund, etc prompting BEST authorities to step up safety measures for contractor-operated buses

The move is also part of BEST's wider efforts to expand its electric bus fleet and respond to increasing demand for public transport in Mumbai, officials said

According to the police, the fraud came to light on February 26, 2026, when a 43-year-old employee received WhatsApp messages from an unknown number displaying the photograph of the company's director

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar described the incident as extremely tragic and heart-wrenching and said she had spoken to Pune Rural Superintendent of Police Sandeep Singh Gill to review the investigation

According to the investigative agency, the accused sent at least four individuals from Haryana's Hisar area in 2025 to scam compounds and statements of those victims reveal a disturbing pattern of deception and exploitation

The passengers were scheduled to travel to Guwahati on an IndiGo flight and then continue their journey to Agartala. The cash was subsequently handed over to Income Tax officials for further action

The seven-member Radhakrishnan Committee was set up by the Ministry of Education in the wake of the NEET (UG) paper leak to make recommendations on reforms in the examination process, improvement in data security protocols, and the structure and functioning of the NTA

The National Unit for Disaster Risk Management reported that the quake had affected 470 municipalities in 15 departments, adding that 277 buildings had collapsed, while close to 30,000 homes were destroyed and over 134,000 others damaged