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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
Rhea Chakraborty recalls years of scrutiny after Sushant Singh Rajputs demise

Rhea Chakraborty opened up about the years she spent under suspicion following Sushant Singh Rajputs demise. On The Traitors 2, she said she finally got a clean chit this year and admitted she no longer likes being under doubt

13 Aug 2026 9:16 pm
Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana to release in China with a different title

Ranbir Kapoors Ramayana will reportedly release in China as The Legend of Prince. Sony Pictures will distribute the film there, while the makers are exploring a promotional campaign in China ahead of its November 6 international release

13 Aug 2026 8:16 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
Amid Awarapan 2 release, Shriya Saran recalls 2007 films box office failure

Shriya Saran recalls Awarapans box-office failure, saying the 2007 film was ahead of its time. She revealed she wasnt invited to some award shows despite its nominations and felt disheartened as audience love did not translate into numbers

13 Aug 2026 6:59 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
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
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
Taal: Why did Subhash Ghai want to destroy Aishwarya Rai's image?

Subhash Ghai has opened up about casting Aishwarya Rai and Akshaye Khanna in Taal, revealing how Vinod Khanna recommended his son and why he wanted Aishwarya to shed her glamorous beauty queen image. Ghai recalled telling her, I need to destroy your image

13 Aug 2026 6:02 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
Barbie 2: Money disputes puts Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling's return in doubt

A Barbie sequel may not be heading back to Barbie Land anytime soon. Talks between Warner Bros. and the original films creative team, including Greta Gerwig, Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, have reportedly stalled over compensation

13 Aug 2026 5:38 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
Salman Khan, Sanjay Dutts 7 Dogs trailer unveiled; thriller releases on Aug 21

The trailer of 7 Dogs, starring Salman Khan, Sanjay Dutt, Karim Abdel Aziz and Ahmed Ezz, is out. Directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, the global action thriller follows an Interpol officer battling a dangerous criminal syndicate

13 Aug 2026 5:25 pm
Heated Rivalry: Dylan Walsh gets in trouble after spilling filming details

Heated Rivalry star Dylan Walsh appears to have revealed more about Season 2 than he was supposed to. After a video discussing the upcoming production went viral, the actor admitted that the clip had landed him in trouble, leaving fans even more curious

13 Aug 2026 5:03 pm
Prakash Raj slams Election Commission over voter status: You are telling a lie

Prakash Raj questioned the Election Commission after his voter status was marked shifted during the electoral roll revision. Claiming officials changed their explanation, the actor alleged contradictions and stressed that the issue concerns every citizens right and dignity

13 Aug 2026 5:02 pm
Morne Morkel hints at Team India fielding three spinners for Galle's clash

Team India's bowling coach Morne Morkel indicated that the visitors could field three spinners in the Galle's clash. He said that Kuldeep Yadav, Manav Suthar and Ravindra Jadeja have the skills to claim all 20 wickets

13 Aug 2026 4:52 pm
Mumbai NCB seizes charas, codeine bottles and Tramadol tablets; two held

A man and a woman have been arrested in connection with the operations, which were carried out over the past few days by the anti-drugs agency, NCB officials said on Thursday

13 Aug 2026 4:49 pm
Sukhbir Singh Badal attacked: CM Fadnavis orders detailed probe

Police have taken one person into custody in connection with the incident. Further details about the accused and the motive behind the attack were not immediately available

13 Aug 2026 4:33 pm
Traffic snarls at Juhu Circle; motorists advised to avoid route

The Andheri Lokhandwala Oshiwara Citizen's Association (LOCA) also reported a major traffic jam in the area since morning following the crane breakdown

13 Aug 2026 4:21 pm
Sukhbir Singh Badal injured in knife attack at Nanded gurdwara; one detained

The attack took place at the Gurdwara Mata Sahib Devan Ji Mugat in the Hazur Sahib area around 1.45 pm, when Badal was visiting the shrine, an official said. According to preliminary information, the attacker, identified by sources as a Nihang, allegedly attempted to stab Badal with a kirpan

13 Aug 2026 4:19 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
Kangana says Jantar Mantar student protests had Shabana Azmi-type people

Kangana Ranaut clarified her Generation Gutter remark, saying she never targeted the entire Gen-Z generation. She claimed only 2,000 Gen-Z people were at Jantar Mantar, while many others, including Shabana Azmi-type people, were present

13 Aug 2026 4:09 pm
Nine Indian fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy for alleged illegal fishing

The fishermen were arrested near Urumalei Point in Talaimannar on Wednesday night, the Navy said. According to a Navy release, the trawler had allegedly crossed the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) into Sri Lankan waters and was engaged in bottom trawling when it was seized

13 Aug 2026 4:08 pm
Mumbai Kurla landslide: Eight bodies recovered, search operation called off

A total of eight bodies were recovered, including six by the NDRF. The six bodies recovered by the NDRF comprised three men, one woman, one male child and one female child

13 Aug 2026 4:00 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
Mumbai, its neighbouring districts likely to receive heavy showers today

Palghar is likely to receive moderate rain over the next two days, followed by light to moderate rainfall. Raigad is under a higher-intensity outlook, with heavy rainfall likely at a few places on Thursday and at isolated places on Friday, followed by moderate rain

13 Aug 2026 3:25 pm
Giriraj Singh accuses Congress, Rahul Gandhi of damaging parliamentary system

Singh criticised Gandhi's conduct in Parliament and said parliamentary proceedings required dignity and democratic decorum. He alleged that Gandhi behaved like an unruly child and accused him of following a hit and run approach in Parliament

13 Aug 2026 3:15 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
Elvish Yadav lands a role in Malamaal Weekly 2, calls it a new journey

Elvish Yadav has joined the cast of Malamaal Weekly 2, alongside Riteish Deshmukh, Paresh Rawal and Rajpal Yadav. Calling it a new journey, Elvish thanked fans for supporting his Bollywood dreams. The announcement sparked excitement among his followers

13 Aug 2026 3:06 pm
THIS Mohanlal co-star spent Rs 3 lakh on neck surgery, blames phone addiction

South Indian actress Shakeela recently shared that she spent Rs 3 lakh on a neck surgery after bearing immense pain due to her phoe addiction. She advised fans and followers not to watch unnecessary videos on the phone

13 Aug 2026 3:05 pm
Harbhajan Singh backs Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for ODI World Cup 2027

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh draws parallels with Lionel Messi, advocating that age should not dictate the World Cup futures of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma

13 Aug 2026 3:03 pm
Rahul Gandhi challenges Allahabad HC directions in disproportionate assets case

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi has approached the Supreme Court challenging Allahabad High Court directions in a case involving allegations of disproportionate assets levelled against him by Karnataka-based BJP worker S Vignesh Shishir. The apex court is scheduled to hear Gandhis plea on August 17

13 Aug 2026 3:00 pm
Prahaar: Rajkummar Rao's Ujjwal Nikam biopic finally gets a new release date

Rajkummar Raos much-awaited courtroom drama Prahaar - The Untold Story Of Ujjwal Nikam has a new release date after being initially postponed from August 7. The film is now eyeing a festive weekend, wherein it is likely to clash with Rajinikanth's Jailer 2

13 Aug 2026 2:46 pm
Ibrahim Ali Khan calls Sara Ali Khan the best sister ever on her birthday

Ibrahim Ali Khan penned a heartfelt birthday wish for sister Sara Ali Khan, calling her his appa jaan and thanking her for being the best sister ever. He also shared an adorable picture of them posing together by a bonfire

13 Aug 2026 2:40 pm
Nargis Fakhri says she was a pilot in my past life after first flying experien

Nargis Fakhri shared a glimpse of her first flying experience, posing in the pilots seat. The actress joked that she was apparently a pilot in her past life, adding that she did well during her first flight

13 Aug 2026 2:37 pm
Dia Mirza highlights need to protect elephant corridors for safe movement

On World Elephant Day, Dia Mirza urged the government and people to protect elephant corridors, stressing that connected forests, rivers, farms and grasslands are vital for elephants to move safely, find food and water, and raise their young for all

13 Aug 2026 2:32 pm
RG Kar case: Former TMC MLA Nirmal Ghosh arrested over alleged hurried cremation

Former TMC MLA Nirmal Ghosh was arrested in Odisha over his alleged involvement in the hurried cremation of the RG Kar rape-murder victim in 2024. The arrest follows a fresh complaint by the victim's father and a new probe into the cremation

13 Aug 2026 2:29 pm
Tata Trusts begin process to find Chandrasekaran's successor, set up committee

In a statement issued on Thursday, the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust said its trustees had passed a resolution to initiate the setting up of a Selection Committee as soon as possible, in accordance with the Articles of Association of Tata Sons

13 Aug 2026 2:23 pm
Awarapan 2 takes the lead in advance bookings over Sunny Deol's Batwara 1947

As the Independence Day weekend gears up for a fierce box office clash, the advance bookings show Emraan Hashmi's Awarapan 2 taking the lead over Sunny Deol-starrer Batwara 1947

13 Aug 2026 2:19 pm
Ambernath MNS workers allegedly attack BJP office-bearer, city chief arrested

MNS Ambernath city chief Shailesh Shirke and his aide were arrested after allegedly assaulting BJP office-bearer Laxmi Narayan Chauhan at his office. A clash later erupted between BJP and MNS workers at Shivaji Nagar police station, prompting heightened security

13 Aug 2026 2:18 pm
Liberia Foreign Minister arrives in India for two-day visit, to meet Jaishankar

Liberian Foreign Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti arrived in New Delhi for a two-day visit aimed at strengthening India-Liberia relations

13 Aug 2026 2:17 pm
Rajya Sabha passes MMDR Amendment Bill to expand critical mineral exploration

The Rajya Sabha has cleared the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, aimed at strengthening Indias critical and strategic mineral sector. The Bill proposes greater flexibility for mining leaseholders

13 Aug 2026 2:16 pm
Kiren Rijiju: Congress solely responsible for disruptions in Monsoon Session

The Monsoon Session, which started on July 20, has seen prolonged disruptions in both Houses. The opposition protests initially started over the NEET paper leak and alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya

13 Aug 2026 2:03 pm
Kushal Tandon on Shreya Kalras link to Shivangi Joshi breakup: Reveals her DM

Kushal Tandon has denied rumours that Shreya Kalra was involved in his reported breakup with Shivangi Joshi. In an exclusive interaction, he revealed details of a DM from Shreya and clarified that she had nothing to do with their relationship

13 Aug 2026 2:00 pm
Lok Sabha adjourned sine die as Monsoon Session concludes amid protests

The Lok Sabha was adjourned sine die on Thursday shortly after the final day of the Monsoon Session began, following the traditional playing of Vande Mataram. The session ended amid repeated Opposition protests, sloganeering

13 Aug 2026 1:48 pm
Lovlina Borgohain reacts to meeting PM Modi after CWG 2026 silver medal

CWG 2026 silver medalist Lovlina Borgohain reflects on her meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, her objection to a distorted Indian map in Glasgow

13 Aug 2026 1:44 pm