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Cops bust Nashik Kumbh Mela fake work order scam, two held in Rs 305-cr fraud

According to police, the suspects allegedly cheated a complainant of Rs 2.17 crore after promising to help him secure a housekeeping contract linked to the Kumbh Mela

12 Aug 2026 10:42 pm
Dharashiv gets Rs 23 cr plan approval for dog shelters, animal cremation centres

Dog shelters will be established across all 10 urban local bodies in Dharashiv district. These include the eight nagar parishads of Dharashiv, Tuljapur, Naldurg, Omerga, Murum, Kalamb, Bhum and Paranda, and the two nagar panchayats of Washi and Lohara Budruk

12 Aug 2026 9:47 pm
Pakistani national held in Bengal for allegedly spying on Army, Navy, Railways

Insiders from the state police said that during the marathon interrogation by the sleuths of the Special Task Force (STF) of the state police, he had admitted that he entered India through the India-Nepal border in 2012 and has since been staying in different pockets of the state, shifting bases from time to time

12 Aug 2026 7:57 pm
Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill passed amid Opposition protests

Jagdambika Pal, who was in the Chair, began the proceedings by advising the Opposition to maintain decorum of the House; however, the din did not fade. Subsequently, the House was adjourned for the day

12 Aug 2026 7:54 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
Nayanthara visits Mumbai's Siddhivinayak temple with family - Watch

Nayanthara, who is currently in Mumbai filming for her upcoming film with Salman Khan, was recently seen visiting Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai with her husband, Vignesh Shivan, and their twins

12 Aug 2026 7:15 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
Kapil Sharma to host Operation Safed Sagar cast for TGIKS- I-Day special

The cast of Operation Safed Sagar will feature in The Great Indian Kapil Shows first Independence Day special, filmed at the IAF Auditorium. Air Chiefs Amar Preet Singh and Birender Singh Dhanoa will join the cast for a tribute

12 Aug 2026 7:05 pm
Shilpa Shirodkar pens a heartfelt birthday wish for Suniel Shetty

Shilpa Shirodkar took to her Instagram handle sharing a special birthday wish for co-star Suniel Shetty. She recalled her bond with Suniel during Gopi Kishan's shoot and called him her Gopi

12 Aug 2026 6:04 pm
Matthew Hayden backs Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for all-format success

Australian legend Matthew Hayden praises 15-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, stating he has the mental toughness and skill to excel in both formats

12 Aug 2026 6:01 pm
Urvashi Dholakia celebrates her bond with Ekta Kapoor, Nargis Fakhri in new po

Urvashi Dholakia shared photos with producer Ekta Kapoor and actor Nargis Fakhri, calling them her right tribe. The actor celebrated friendship and meaningful relationships through the post, giving fans a glimpse into a warm gathering with close friends from the entertainment industry

12 Aug 2026 5:59 pm
Nikita Rawal reacts to viral videos of female fan kissing her on the lips

Days after a video of actress Nikita Rawal went viral, in which a female fan kissed her on the lips at a red carpet, the actress has now broken her silence, saying she has nothing to hide. Nikita also thanked fans for all their support after the incident

12 Aug 2026 5:19 pm
NEET-UG 2026 paper leak: Delhi court takes cognisance of chargesheet

The development came before the specially designated Fast Track Court at the Rouse Avenue Courts Complex, which has been constituted to exclusively deal with offences under the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, and connected cases

12 Aug 2026 5:16 pm
'Justice Yashwant Varma failed to explain cash found at residence'

According to details of the committee's report tabled in Parliament on Wednesday, the panel found that large quantities of unexplained Rs 500 currency notes were discovered in a storeroom at Justice Varma's official residence at 30, Tughlak Crescent in New Delhi

12 Aug 2026 5:13 pm
Assam Mising outfit blocks roads to Arunachal over border firing incident

As part of the agitation, protesters blocked key entry points along the inter-state border, including roads at Dwarmukh-Banderdewa, Ruksin in Dhemaji, Banderdewa in Lakhimpur, Solengi in Gohpur and Pabhoi in Biswanath

12 Aug 2026 5:12 pm
KBC 18: Amitabh Bachchan recalls Sunny Deol tore his jeans in anger on Darr sets

On KBC 18, Amitabh Bachchan recalled Sunny Deols famous angry moment on the sets of Darr. Big B revealed that Deol was so furious during a scene that he ended up tearing his jeans, leaving everyone stunned by his reaction.

12 Aug 2026 5:05 pm
Over 2,950 free-ranging dogs sterilised in Ladakh to protect black-necked cranes

The conservation programme is being carried out jointly with the Indian Army, Animal Husbandry Department and Department of Forest, Ecology & Environment. It aims to reduce the threat posed by free-ranging dogs to BNC chicks and other wildlife in the regions alpine wetlands

12 Aug 2026 4:42 pm
Shah writes to LS Speaker Om Birla, says ready for discussion on NEET protests

Union Home Minister Amit Shah asked the Speaker to consult Opposition leaders and allocate time for the debate, saying he was prepared to remain present in the House and answer questions raised by Opposition MPs

12 Aug 2026 4:42 pm
Kyunki 2: Amar Upadhyay returns as Mihir after 14-week-long break

After nearly 14 weeks away, Amar Upadhyay is returning as Mihir Virani in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. He says reprising the iconic role brings nostalgia and gratitude, while Mihir returns more mature but remains rooted in family and values

12 Aug 2026 4:36 pm
Why does Ravi Kishan's wife want him locked in a room?

Ravi Kishan has revealed his wife Preeti Shuklas hilarious reaction to his newfound viral fame. As the actor-politicians dance videos, Maun Vrat moments and candid clips continue to win over Gen Z, Preeti joked that their children should lock him inside a room

12 Aug 2026 4:22 pm
Marathi actor Siddharth Bodke to play Subrata Roy in Hansal Mehta's Scam 2010

Scam 2010 has begun production with Hansal Mehta returning as director and Siddharth Bodke leading. The series explores the rise and downfall of a businessman Subrata Roy and his Sahara scam. Based on Tamal Bandyopadhyays Sahara: The Untold Story

12 Aug 2026 4:08 pm
Mumbai rain alert: IMD issues yellow warning, heavy showers likely for two days

The yellow alert will remain in place for Mumbai on Thursday as well. The intensity is likely to reduce on Friday, with the city expected to receive moderate rainfall, followed by light to moderate rain on Saturday and Sunday

12 Aug 2026 3:37 pm
Mumbai Police bust fake Aadhaar racket in Dahisar, arrest four over forged docs

The arrests followed two separate operations at Aadhaar centres in Dahisar and Kandivali, where police allegedly found equipment and forged documents being used to create fake records

12 Aug 2026 3:31 pm
Sonu Nigam breaks silence on why he refused to address the student protests

Sonu Nigam has explained why he chose not to comment on student protests over NEET irregularities when questioned by reporters. The singer said the interaction was meant to honour late singer Pankaj Udhas and that discussing an unrelated political issue would have been disrespectful

12 Aug 2026 3:28 pm
SIA searches 9 locations in J and K over 1990 Kashmiri Pandit double murder case

State Investigation Agency (SIA) Kashmir conducted searches at nine locations across Jammu and Kashmir in connection with the 1990 abduction and killing of Kashmiri Pandit writer and social worker Sarwanand Koul Premi and his son Virender Koul

12 Aug 2026 3:12 pm
FCRA Amendment Bill 2026: Lok Sabha clears JPC referral amid Opposition uproar

The Lok Sabha on Wednesday approved the Centres proposal to refer the FCRA Amendment Bill 2026 to a Joint Parliamentary Committee amid Opposition protests. The JPC will have 21 Lok Sabha and 10 Rajya Sabha members and is expected to submit its report before the Winter Session

12 Aug 2026 3:06 pm
Balochistan markets, roads shut as security measures disrupt transport

Markets and major roads remained closed across several districts of Balochistan amid heightened security measures. Bus services between Karachi, Turbat and Gwadar will remain suspended from August 13 to 15, while the Jaffar Express will terminate at Jacobabad instead of Quetta

12 Aug 2026 2:50 pm
Watch: BTS V, Jungkook flaunt ripped physique as they sweat it out in the gym

BTS V recently gave fans a glimpse into his normal life, sharing a video showing a day in his life on social media. The other BTS members are also seen in the video, while V and Jungkook are seen working out in the gym

12 Aug 2026 2:49 pm
THIS Superman actor to play iconic Gilderoy Lockhart in Harry Potter series

Nicholas Hoult is set to join HBOs Harry Potter reboot as Gilderoy Lockhart, the flamboyant Defence Against the Dark Arts professor. The role comes after his turn as Lex Luthor in Superman and follows Kenneth Branaghs portrayal in Chamber of Secrets

12 Aug 2026 2:47 pm
Ranbir Kapoor slams critics calling Ramayana VFX AI-generated

Ranbir Kapoor responded to criticism of Ramayanas VFX, calling the rise of online CG critics quite funny. He said viewers often assume AI was used without understanding the years of work artists put into creating the visuals

12 Aug 2026 2:38 pm
Ebola outbreak: Death toll in DRC crosses 2,000 as cases surge past 4,300

At least 1,000 of the deaths have occurred in the past three weeks. A total of 4,381 Ebola cases across five provinces of the DRC have been confirmed as of Tuesday, including 2,011 deaths. The outbreak is the fastest-growing on record in the Central African country

12 Aug 2026 2:31 pm
Akhilesh calls govt's proposed Parliament response time limit undemocratic'

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticised the Centre over its proposed time limit for responding to the NEET paper leak issue in Parliament, calling it undemocratic. His remarks came after Amit Shah offered a detailed discussion and answers on the student protests

12 Aug 2026 2:27 pm
PAK vs ENG Tests: Injured Shan Masood returns to training ahead of series

The first Test match is scheduled to be played from August 19 at the Headingley Cricket Ground in Leeds. The three-match Test series between the teams will be a part of the ongoing ICC World Test Championship 2025-2027 cycle

12 Aug 2026 2:18 pm
Haiwaan teaser: Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan face off in a dark mystery

The teaser of Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan-starrer Haiwaan is finally out, and the Priyadarshan directorial is keeping its mystery intact. Packed with shadows, ominous glimpses and an intriguing face-off, the teaser leaves viewers wondering who is the hero

12 Aug 2026 2:14 pm
'Ready to answer everything': Amit Shah offers debate to end Parliament logjam

Amit Shah accused the Opposition of deliberately preventing a discussion on the matter and said the government was prepared to hold a detailed debate if Parliament was allowed to function

12 Aug 2026 1:59 pm
Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 pm amid row over lungiwala slur

Amid a ruckus, Chairman C P Radhakrishnan, who ruled that he would call the concerned MPs to his chamber to discuss the issue, adjourned the proceedings till 2 pm. Brittas had had earlier moved a privilege motion against Dev for addressing him as lungiwala during proceedings in the Upper House on Monday

12 Aug 2026 1:53 pm
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, BJP chief Nitin Nabin join Tiranga Yatra on Kartavya Path

Speaking on the occasion, the chief minister appealed to Delhi residents to hoist the Tricolour at their homes, take pictures and post them on social media

12 Aug 2026 1:52 pm
Rahul Gandhi rejects Amit Shah's debate offer, says 'not interested in lectures'

Speaking to reporters on the Parliament premises, Gandhi reiterated his demand that Shah take responsibility for the police action during the students' protest march

12 Aug 2026 1:49 pm
Batwara 1947's Kanikka Kapur on facing comparisons over her looks and name

Batwara 1947 actress Kanikka Kapur spills the beans on her looks and name being compared in the industry. She also revealed how just the trailer of the upcoming film has opened doors for her with multiple offers

12 Aug 2026 1:40 pm
Ferozepur court complex gets bomb threat; police find no suspicious object

Police evacuated the court complex and launched an extensive search operation after receiving the threat. However, no suspicious object or material was found during the checks, officials said

12 Aug 2026 1:40 pm
Bigg Boss 20 trailer: Salman Khan warns contestants against playing safe

The Bigg Boss 20 trailer is out, with Salman Khan introducing the Extra Jeevan Daan twist. The new season promises bigger risks and higher stakes, while teasing a game where contestants will have to ditch their safe strategies

12 Aug 2026 1:39 pm
Jenna Ortega sparks concern online as fans react to her weight loss

Jenna Ortegas latest appearance has sparked concern among fans, with many commenting on what they perceive as noticeable weight loss. The Wednesday star recently opened up about her childhood acting years and admitted she did not always prioritise her wellbeing

12 Aug 2026 1:33 pm
Gadchiroli snakebite tragedy exposes tribal neglect, says Shiv Sena (UBT)

In an editorial published by the party's mouthpiece, the Shiv Sena (UBT) said the incident at an aided residential tribal school in Japatlai, in Gadchiroli district's Dhanora taluka, highlighted the risks faced by children living and studying in remote areas

12 Aug 2026 12:58 pm
FSSAI issues notice to Mapro Foods unit in Lonavala over hygiene violation

FSSAI has issued a formal notice to Mapro Foods Pvt. Ltd.s unit in Lonavala after an inspection found multiple non-compliances with prescribed hygiene and sanitary requirements. Adjudication proceedings have also been initiated for a penalty under the Food Safety and Standards Act

12 Aug 2026 12:58 pm
Vikrams gibbon row intensifies after one dies, two found in Erode

Vikrams gibbon controversy deepens after a Forest Department probe found two Lar Gibbons at an Erode breeders farm. Officials were informed that a third gibbon had died, though its cause of death remains unknown

12 Aug 2026 12:58 pm
Himachal Pradesh: Four killed, five injured as vehicle falls into Sirmaur gorge

The accident took place late Tuesday night in the Gat Log area of the Renuka Assembly constituency in Sangrah subdivision. According to police, the vehicle went out of control while travelling on the road, veered off the carriageway and plunged into the gorge

12 Aug 2026 12:51 pm
Shriya Pilgaonkar completes shoot for Vir Das' horror film Baara Number

Shriya Pilgaonkar has wrapped shooting for Vir Das found-footage horror film Baara Number. Calling the experience exciting, the actor said she enjoyed exploring an unexpected side of the genre and collaborating with Das for a second time

12 Aug 2026 12:50 pm
BKC-WEH link via Mumbai University to open on August 13, easing traffic

The new link is expected to provide a faster alternative for motorists travelling between BKC and the Western Express Highway while easing pressure on existing routes

12 Aug 2026 12:44 pm
Mumbai: Man held with 1 kg hybrid ganja worth Rs 20 lakh in Borivali

According to police, the action was carried out around 12.20 am on Wednesday (August 12) near SK Resort Road, close to Rani Laxmibai Garden in Eksar, Borivali West

12 Aug 2026 12:37 pm
IndiGo flight with 224 onboard lands safely after Chennai Airport emergency

A full emergency was declared at Chennai Airport after IndiGo flight 6E-723 from Kolkata reported a left engine inoperative condition. The aircraft, carrying 224 people, landed safely on Runway 25 at 11:37 pm

12 Aug 2026 12:27 pm