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Kim Kardashian on living with psoriasis: It definitely made me insecure

Kim Kardashian has opened up about her struggle with psoriasis, admitting the condition made her insecure, especially when flare-ups appeared on her face. She has tried various treatments over the years and recently credited a broccoli-seed supplement with helping manage her symptoms

13 Aug 2026 11:11 pm
Yash reflects on KGF vs Zero clash in 2018: 'Shah Rukh sir's film was huge'

Yash reflected on KGF clashing with Shah Rukh Khans Zero in 2018. Despite being an SRK fan, he said KGF was a small film compared to Zero, so they released on the same day. KGF later became a pan-India success

13 Aug 2026 10:58 pm
KBC 18: Worlds smallest doctor Ganesh Baraiah wins hearts with his story

Kaun Banega Crorepati 18 contestant Ganesh Baraiah, known as the worlds smallest doctor, shared his inspiring journey with Amitabh Bachchan. Despite dwarfism and a 72 percent locomotor disability, he overcame barriers to become a doctor after his father rejected a Rs 5 lakh circus offer

13 Aug 2026 10:50 pm
BMC sets December deadline for completion of cable-stayed bridge in Mahalaxmi

The cable-stayed bridge is being constructed under Mumbai's Development Plan and will provide a connection between Saat Rasta and Mahalaxmi Maidan, crossing the Western Railway tracks near Mahalaxmi station

13 Aug 2026 10:44 pm
Helicopter carrying Uday Samant forced to abort take-off due to technical snag

Maharashtra Industries Minister Uday Samant later travelled to Gadchiroli by road. He said the pilot handled the situation properly and safely brought the helicopter back to the runway

13 Aug 2026 10:40 pm
Watch video: Pitbull attacks couple in Patiala; cops file FIR, launch probe

Sharing details of the incident, the husband, Ankit Sabharwal, said he had visited the property with his wife to inspect it for rent. As soon as they arrived and opened the gate latch, the dog attacked them, leaving both him and his wife injured

13 Aug 2026 10:28 pm
Attack on Badal: Suspect was serving as sewadar; motive being probed

The accused, identified as Jaspal Singh, is around 60-62 years old and is originally from Pune, according to Nanded Superintendent of Police Neelabh Rohan

13 Aug 2026 10:13 pm
Sanjay Dutt distances himself from Ballr after Bombay HC's action over music

Sanjay Dutt has clarified that he is not associated with Pune nightclub Ballr after the Bombay High Court restrained the venue from playing copyrighted music without necessary authorisation from PPL India

13 Aug 2026 9:52 pm
Harbhajan Singh defends Team India's head coach Gautam Gambhir amid criticism

Harbhajan Singh revealed that back in the day, Gambhir used to interact with very few players when he first came into the team as a youngster. He believes many people struggle to accept the fact that Gambhir speaks the bitter truth which is often difficult for them to digest. Thus, he could come across as a difficult person

13 Aug 2026 9:37 pm
Mumbai local train update: WR to undertake 4-hour night block on weekend

According to Western Railway Chief Public Relations Officer Vineet Abhishek, the block will be imposed on both Up and Down Slow lines from 12.30 am to 4.30 am

13 Aug 2026 9:35 pm
Mumbai hospitals to display info on reserved beds, central health schemes

Union Minister of State Prataprao Jadhav said patients visiting BMC hospitals should be able to easily access information about health schemes run by the central government

13 Aug 2026 9:32 pm
Maharashtra FDA warns against fake agents offering food, drug licences

Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe said that applicants do not need to approach any agent or intermediary to obtain a licence. The FDA has not appointed any agent, intermediary, third party or organisation

13 Aug 2026 8:51 pm
Ulhasnagar prostitution racket busted: Two female brokers among three arrested

The Anti-Human Trafficking Cell of the Thane Police Crime Branch raided the house in Pachpandav Colony on Tuesday evening and rescued two women. Acting on a tip-off, a special police team laid a trap and raided the premises around 6.30 pm

13 Aug 2026 8:26 pm
Western Railway announces additional Ganpati special train trips from Mumbai

Western Railway has announced additional trips of several Ganpati Special trains to meet the extra passenger rush during the festival. The services will connect Mumbai, Ratnagiri, Thokur, Sawantwadi Road and other destinations, with bookings opening on August 15

13 Aug 2026 8:22 pm
Morne Morkel backs KL Rahul to play key role in series against Sri Lanka

Ahead of the series, Team India's bowling coach Morne Morkel heaped praise on KL Rahul and said that his experience and communication will help the youngsters in the Sri Lankan conditions

13 Aug 2026 8:11 pm
Kerala: CPI(M)-backed Islamic banking society under scrutiny as complaints mount

Depositors of Keralas Halal Fayida Cooperative Society have complained of difficulties in withdrawing their money, prompting the state government to order a probe. One depositor who had raised concerns has since confirmed that his Rs 1 lakh deposit was returned

13 Aug 2026 7:59 pm
ABVP stages nationwide protests over JPSC-JSSC irregularities, seeks CBI probe

In New Delhi, a large number of students and ABVP workers staged a protest outside Jharkhand Bhawan, demanding that the Jharkhand government take concrete steps to restore the credibility of the examination system

13 Aug 2026 7:57 pm
One dead, several injured after explosion at Dutch port of Rotterdam

The explosion happened at a refinery and fuel terminal run by Gunvor Energy in an industrial section of the vast port premises. Dutch broadcaster NOS said that a maintenance team had been working on a section of pipes there

13 Aug 2026 7:56 pm
Maharashtra CM Fadnavis announces ministerial task force for drone industry

The Maharashtra government will set up a ministerial task force headed by Ashish Shelar to strengthen the drone industry, implement policy measures and address entrepreneurs concerns. Fadnavis also called for a Drone City and greater support for testing and R&D

13 Aug 2026 7:53 pm
Fadnavis inaugurates SCLR Phase-2, Chembur Metro station; launches second TBM

CM Fadnavis said six connectivity links had originally been planned in 2017-18 to reduce congestion around the Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC). However, eight links were eventually developed, with the final link inaugurated on Thursday

13 Aug 2026 7:43 pm
No extension to August 15 deadline for taxi, auto drivers to learn Marathi

State Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik also ruled out any extension of the August 15 deadline for taxi and autorickshaw drivers to acquire basic proficiency in Marathi on Wednesday

13 Aug 2026 7:35 pm
'You want him to be fit...': Murali Kartik expresses concern over Gill's fitness

Ahead of the match, former Team India cricketer Murali Kartik feels that skipper Shubman Gill's fitness would be crucial for the visitors

13 Aug 2026 7:23 pm
BMC clears footpaths in Dadar, Santacruz, removes 15 illegal shops and hawkers

The BMC removed 15 unauthorised shops and 15 hawkers from footpaths in Dadar and Santacruz during its Pedestrian First drive. The action also cleared temporary sheds and encroachments, with around 500 metres of footpath freed for pedestrian movement

13 Aug 2026 7:20 pm
Watch video: Shinde speaks to Sukhbir Singh Badal after attack in Nanded

Former Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal was attacked while visiting a Gurdwara in Nanded. According to officials, a man allegedly approached him with a knife during his visit

13 Aug 2026 7:07 pm
Man who killed his wife in Kurar held after days-long manhunt

According to the police, a 29-year-old woman was stabbed to death earlier this week by her husband, who later fled the hospital after doctors declared her dead

13 Aug 2026 6:55 pm
Jharkhand students protest headmasters transfer, pelt stones at police station

The situation escalated after the block chief, who had arrived at the site to persuade the protesting students to end the blockade, was accused of slapping a student. The incident triggered outrage among the students and further intensified the protest

13 Aug 2026 6:54 pm
Acting like a fugitive: Fadnavis accuses Oppn of avoiding Parliament debates

Speaking to the media, Fadnavis said the Opposition's reluctance stemmed from a fear of exposure over key national issues, specifically citing recent developments in Jharkhand and its refusal to engage constructively

13 Aug 2026 6:46 pm
Former Nepal PM Sher Bahadur Deuba returns home after five months amid probe

Supporters chanted slogans in support of Deuba who is facing both legal and political challenge at home as he was ousted by the contested Special General Convention in January. The Nepali government had earlier made an unsuccessful attempt to have a Red Corner Notice issued in his name by Interpol while he was abroad

13 Aug 2026 6:43 pm
Alejandro Garnacho reveals reason behind his switch to Aston Villa

Alejandro Garnacho revealed receiving a call from Aston Villa's manager, Unai Emery, following which he decided to make the move. He then spoke about his playing style and how he could help the club to do well in the matches

13 Aug 2026 6:32 pm
Goregaon murder: Cops nab accused after man beaten to death in Rs 60 dispute

According to the police, two other customers allegedly refused to pay the full food bill of Rs 260, offering only Rs 200 to hotel owner. When the deceased intervened and asked the men to pay the remaining amount, an argument broke out that later turned fatal

13 Aug 2026 6:21 pm
Pooja Bedi confirms marriage is not on the cards with fiance Maneck Contractor

Pooja Bedi says she is not getting married to fianc Maneck Contractor despite their eight-year engagement. She explained that commitment is enough for them and marriage would only mean signing a piece of paper and involving the government

13 Aug 2026 6:18 pm
Air India, Air India Express to screen all pilots after Phuket-Delhi incident

In an internal message sent to pilots, the airlines said they had decided to undertake full screening of all Group pilots for any substances or medications not permitted under prevailing regulations. The two Tata Group-owned airlines have more than 5,000 pilots between them

13 Aug 2026 5:49 pm
Fire breaks out in meter cabin of Byculla high-rise; no injuries reported

According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's Mumbai Fire Brigade control room, the fire was confined to the meter cabin on the first floor of the building

13 Aug 2026 5:35 pm
Monsoon Session | 12 bills passed but productivity hit by disruptions: Rijiju

Addressing the media after both Houses were adjourned sine die, Rijiju said the session should be assessed from two perspectives: legislative business and debate and discussion. He pointed out that the Lok Sabha recorded only 19 per cent productivity in relation to the total allotted time

13 Aug 2026 5:27 pm
Priyanka Chopra shares cover of Sridevi biography Empress on birth anniversary

Priyanka Chopra remembered late Bollywood icon Sridevi on her birth anniversary with a tribute, sharing the first look at Empress: The Definitive Biography of Sridevi. The upcoming book, authored by Dhiraj U. Kumarr, will chronicle the legendary actors remarkable career

13 Aug 2026 4:19 pm
Toxic: THIS Kannada actor threatens Yash over intimate scenes

Kannada actor Risheekaa Singh criticised Yashs Toxic trailer over its intimate scenes, questioning the actors choice of imagery. She said women should be respected and warned that she would ask Yash to leave Karnataka if she felt otherwise

13 Aug 2026 3:59 pm
Aaditya Thackeray urges Centre to approach SC to quash FIRs against protesters

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray urged the Centre to approach the Supreme Court under Article 142 to quash FIRs registered against students during protests over the NEET-UG paper leak. He also questioned Maharashtra's process for withdrawing cases

13 Aug 2026 3:10 pm
Watch: Ramayana BTS video shows Yash and Vivek Oberoi bonding on sets

A new BTS video from the sets of Ramayana is going viral on the internet wherein Yash, who plays Ravana, and Vivek Oberoi, who plays Vidyutjihva, are seen bonding with each other. Director Nitesh Towari is also seen in the clip

13 Aug 2026 1:09 pm
Jharkhand student protesters get free food as exam stir continues

As the Jharkhand student protest over alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations entered its 20th day, social organisations and volunteers have stepped in to provide free meals and water to protesters at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium in Ranchi

13 Aug 2026 11:42 am
Even I want to romance on screen: Awarapan 2 actor Suvinder Vicky

Starring in Awarapan 2 after several middle-of-the-road films, Suvinder Vicky hopes it will lead to more opportunities in mainstream Hindi cinema

13 Aug 2026 7:32 am
BTS RM hilariously corrects Jimins time of our leaves slip during concert

BTS Jimin hilariously told fans, Lets have the time of our leaves instead of lives during a concert. RM immediately corrected him with a loud LIVES!, leaving Jimin embarrassed and the members and audience laughing at their adorable Minimoni moment

12 Aug 2026 11:22 pm
2011 Mumbai blasts: Court grants bail to accused after 15 yrs in jail

Accused Zainul Shaikh's plea was considered exclusively on the constitutional ground of prolonged incarceration and on the principle of parity with the co- accused already released on bail, the judge stated

12 Aug 2026 10:10 pm
Sanjay Dutts Aakhri Sawal OTT release: Film to premiere on August 13

Sanjay Dutt-starrer Aakhri Sawal will premiere exclusively on Lionsgate Play on August 13. The Abhijeet Mohan Warang-directed drama follows a professor whose clash with his student sparks a nationwide debate, uncovering hidden motives while exploring truth, morality and beliefs

12 Aug 2026 9:40 pm
From Panvel-Karjat to Sion, Mumbai rail projects make major progress in July

The infrastructure push comes after the Maharashtra Cabinet approved a substantial increase in MRVC's authorised share capital. On July 28, the Cabinet approved an increase in authorised share capital from Rs 25 crore to Rs 500 crore

12 Aug 2026 9:36 pm
Lionel Messi pens an emotional tribute to his father Jorge Messi

Lionel Messi honours his late father, Jorge Messi, reflecting on their close relationship, the 2026 World Cup, and his guidance throughout his football journey

12 Aug 2026 8:13 pm
SpiceJet passengers face heat inside Delhi-Pune flight after AC issue

An airline spokesperson in a statement on Wednesday said the flight SG 105, scheduled to operate from Delhi to Pune, encountered a last-minute technical issue on Tuesday and an alternate aircraft was arranged to operate the flight

12 Aug 2026 7:53 pm
Abhijeet Dipke alleges BJP pressure over CJP's Delhi meeting cancellation

The CJP founder further alleged that similar difficulties were faced while attempting to secure other venues in the area. He claimed that people were being intimidated against providing spaces for CJP meetings and directly alleged that the BJP was behind the pressure

12 Aug 2026 7:12 pm
Five senior citizens injured after gazebo roof collapses at BMC garden in Sion

The collapse was reported at Mala Garden, opposite T/18 Building in Pratiksha Nagar area of Sion East. At least three to four people were feared to be trapped beneath the collapsed portion, officials said

12 Aug 2026 6:59 pm
Maharashtra govt clears Rs 5.47 crore for IT projects, cybersecurity audits

The Maharashtra government has sanctioned Rs 5.47 crore for various IT projects and services, including cybersecurity audits of key digital portals, consultancy services and a study by IIT-Bombay for a proposed Science and Technology Department

12 Aug 2026 6:48 pm
Maharashtra ATS busts inter-state drug network, seizes MD worth over Rs 9 cr

Three people, including two foreign national women, have been apprehended in connection with the operation in Mumbai and Greater Noida, officials said

12 Aug 2026 6:40 pm