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Jharkhand cancels JSSC-CGL, TDPL exams amid student protests

The Jharkhand government has cancelled the JSSC-CGL exam and all examinations conducted by TDPL amid student protests over alleged irregularities. CM Hemant Soren also ordered a comprehensive inquiry into JPSC examinations conducted from 2014 onwards

17 Aug 2026 10:44 pm
Shivchaturya Din: 1,310-km campaign marks Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharajs escape

Maharashtra observed Shivchaturya Din on August 17 to commemorate Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharajs historic escape from Agra in 1666. A 1,310-km Garud Zep campaign from Agra to Rajgad was also flagged off, while a grand memorial is planned in Agra

17 Aug 2026 8:57 pm
Clean Up Company trailer: Vishal Jethwa, Ravi Kishan promise dark humour

The Clean Up Company trailer introduces a darkly comic crime story about three friends who turn an accidental brush with murder into an unconventional business. Led by Vishal Jethwa and Amey Wagh, the series also stars Ravi Kishan as a determined IPS officer

17 Aug 2026 7:25 pm
Trump says preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapon remains US' top goal

US President Donald Trump has reiterated that preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon remains the United States' number one goal amid the ongoing conflict with Tehran, despite officials also highlighting energy security and oil price stability

17 Aug 2026 6:54 pm
Sunny Deol on playing Hanuman in Ramayana: Dara ji is irreplaceable'

Sunny Deol has opened up about stepping into the iconic role of Hanuman in Nitesh Tiwaris Ramayana, acknowledging the legacy of Dara Singhs beloved portrayal. While praising the films high-calibre visual effects and director Nitesh Tiwari

17 Aug 2026 6:25 pm
Lakhisarai, Birbhum incidents: PM Modi announces Rs 2 lakh aid for kin

At least seven people were killed, and a dozen were injured in a stampede. The incident triggered chaos at the temple premises as a large number of devotees had gathered to offer prayers and perform rituals on the third Monday of the holy month of Sawan

17 Aug 2026 6:14 pm
PV Vishnu header sends East Bengal FC into Durand Cup semifinals

East Bengal FC secured a 1-0 victory over Indian Army FT, courtesy of a first-half PV Vishnu header at the Salt Lake Stadium, to book their spot in the Durand Cup semifinals

17 Aug 2026 5:59 pm
Don 3 row: Ranveer Singhs father Jagjit Singh to meet IMPPA this week

Ranveer Singhs father Jagjit Singh is expected to meet IMPPA members this week to discuss the Don 3 dispute. The meeting comes after FWICE revoked its non-cooperation directive against the actor amid efforts to resolve the matter amicably

17 Aug 2026 5:48 pm
West Bengal: Eight killed in Tarapith hotel fire, one detained

Hotel officials had claimed that the fire was caused by a short circuit. It started near the hotel's reception after an electrical component of the power supply system caught fire, they said. The exact cause of the blaze is yet to be established

17 Aug 2026 5:10 pm
Ravi Teja criticised after viral exchange with Irumudi child actor Nakshathra

Ravi Teja has faced backlash over his Muduru munda remark to child actor Nakshathra at an Irumudi event. The actors response to her request for a nickname went viral, with several netizens calling the remark inappropriate

17 Aug 2026 5:05 pm
BJP announces new team under Nitin Nabin; Smriti Irani, Biplab Deb get key roles

Former Amethi MP Smriti Irani, former Tripura CM Biplab Deb, Sunil Bansal, Vinod Tawde, Gajendra Patel, Satish Poonia, Harish Dwivedi and Sanjay Bhatia have been entrusted with key responsibilities as general secretaries

17 Aug 2026 4:22 pm
Jharkhand students' protest: Rahul Gandhi urges Soren to meet students

In a letter to Soren dated August 14, Rahul Gandhi said the students' protest had remained peaceful and described their demands as legitimate

17 Aug 2026 4:04 pm
Fans say Sunil Grovers comic song is better than Guru Randhawas Fine Shyt

Sunil Grovers comic track Jahaz Tera Bhai Chalayega from The Great Indian Kapil Show has won praise online. Fans compared it with Guru Randhawas Fine Shyt, with several jokingly declaring Grovers humorous number more entertaining

17 Aug 2026 3:22 pm
'He needs some big runs...': Andrew McDonald on Marnus Labuschagne

During the match, Australia's batsman Marnus Labuschagne scored just one run in 20 balls in the side's first innings, whereas in the hosts' second innings, the right-handed batsman managed to accumulate 31 runs in 59 balls, with the help of two boundaries

17 Aug 2026 3:21 pm
Palghar blast: Worker injured after explosion at steel plant in Boisar

The incident occurred around 10.45 am at an induction furnace in the steel melting unit of Viraj Profiles Pvt Ltd in an industrial area in Boisar, District Disaster Management Cell chief Vivekanand Kadam said

17 Aug 2026 3:17 pm
Yash Soni opens up about his 'disturbing' role in Maaran and National Award win

Yash Soni opened up about playing a challenging character in National Award-winning Gujarati film Maaran. He discussed researching gender-based violence and trafficking, changing his acting process and feeling disturbed by his characters actions. The award came as an unexpected surprise

17 Aug 2026 2:59 pm
Kalyanpuri murder: Sanitation workers demand Rs 1 crore compensation, MCD job

Several workers gathered at the hospital, where the body of Anil was kept, and demanded immediate arrest of the accused, compensation for his family and action against a private company that had engaged him

17 Aug 2026 2:52 pm
Sunny Leone visits ISKCON temple with Daniel Weber before new film

Sunny Leone offered prayers at an ISKCON temple with husband Daniel Weber, seeking blessings ahead of her upcoming project. Meanwhile, the actress continues to wow fans with her DJ World Tour across India and international destinations

17 Aug 2026 2:52 pm
Fadnavis meets PM, discusses Maharashtra projects and seeks Centre's support

Fadnavis said he briefed Modi on the progress of several projects and sought the Centre's support for initiatives being implemented jointly by the two governments

17 Aug 2026 2:18 pm
Supreme Court seeks Centre's response on compensation under SHANTI Act

A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana issued a limited notice to the Centre while also seeking clarification on a possible conflict of interest in the appointment of members to the nuclear regulatory body under the Act

17 Aug 2026 2:06 pm
Netizens react to no kissing scene in Emraan Hashmi's Awarapan 2

Fans had hilarious reactions to Emraan Hashmi having no kissing scene in Awarapan 2. Known as Bollywoods serial kisser, Emraans absence of an intimate scene with Disha Patani surprised viewers, prompting nostalgic jokes about his iconic on-screen image

17 Aug 2026 1:59 pm
Tennis Premier League hosts Telangana State Ranking tournament in Hyderabad

In the Boys Under-10 category, Ayansh Abhilashi clinched the title, with Month Sai finishing runner-up. In the Boys Under-12 category, Hiyan Shah emerged winner, while Venkatram Jayakrishna finished runner-up

17 Aug 2026 1:39 pm
Una accident: Biker killed after speeding bus hits multiple vehicles in Una

The accident occurred on Sunday evening at Bharwain within the Chintpurni police station limits, when the speeding bus bearing a Rajasthan registration number lost control and collided with several vehicles

17 Aug 2026 1:37 pm
Khalifa trailer: Prithviraj Sukumarans Aamir Ali begins his bloody rise to top

The trailer of Prithviraj Sukumaran-starrer Khalifa is out, teasing an action-packed tale set in the dangerous world of gold smuggling. Directed by Vysakh, the film sees Prithviraj play Aamir Ali, a man who fights his way to the top of a ruthless underworld

17 Aug 2026 1:13 pm
Bihar: Seven girls were swept away while bathing in Ganga ghat; two dead

Seven girls from the same family were swept away by strong currents while bathing in the Ganga at Ranisarai Ganga Ghat in Patnas Bakhtiyarpur on Monday. Three were rescued, two bodies recovered and SDRF teams continued searching for the remaining two girls

17 Aug 2026 12:11 pm
Watch! BTS Jimin kisses young cancer patient at US concert, video goes viral

BTS Jimin shared a heartwarming moment with Olivia, a young pediatric cancer patient, during the groups US concert in Arlington, Texas. He greeted her warmly, gifted her a souvenir and gave her a kiss, creating an unforgettable memory for the young fan

17 Aug 2026 12:05 pm
Himanshi Khurana issues clarification on religion debate over Asim Riaz

Himanshi Khurana has reacted to the controversy surrounding Asim Riazs remarks on religion, calling the debate a storm in a teacup. She suggested that the issue has been blown out of proportion and addressed the controversy surrounding her former relationship

17 Aug 2026 12:03 pm
'He is someone who loves batting and scoring big runs...': Rahul on Padikkal

Team India's veteran batsman KL Rahul said that Devdutt has come through the ranks of U-19s and made his way up to the national team

17 Aug 2026 11:43 am
Kirit Somaiya flags 'discrepancies' in Mumbai electoral roll

Somaiya highlighted what he described as contradictions between the reported rate of form distribution and the number of voters classified as untraceable across Mumbai's electoral districts

17 Aug 2026 11:32 am
Amitabh Bachchan reveals late-night match routine at home: Jaya gets disturbed

Amitabh Bachchan revealed that he watches late-night cricket matches using headphones so he doesnt disturb wife Jaya Bachchan. Sharing his routine, the veteran actor said the arrangement allows him to enjoy matches while ensuring she sleeps peacefully

17 Aug 2026 11:29 am
UGC-NET re-exam: Rahul Gandhi slams NTA over faulty papers in 3 subjects

The NTA announced on Sunday that it would re-conduct the University Grants Commission-National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET) for English, Sociology and Commerce after multiple errors were found in the question papers

17 Aug 2026 11:21 am
Watch: Karan Aujla calls out fan for throwing jacket during concert

Karan Aujla confronted a fan after he threw a jacket at him during his Adelaide concert. Calling him pagal, the singer questioned the unusual gesture but later softened his reaction, asking what the fan wanted and offering to sign the jacket

17 Aug 2026 11:19 am
Seven killed in stampede at Ashok Dham temple in Bihar's Lakhisarai

The incident led to chaos at the temple, while locals and fellow devotees immediately began efforts to rescue those caught in the crowd.

17 Aug 2026 11:00 am
Heroes and Nashville star Hayden Panettiere passes away at 36

Hollywood actor Hayden Panettiere, best known for Heroes and Nashville, has died at 36. Her representative confirmed her death, while the cause remains undisclosed. Panettiere, who began acting as a child, also starred in films including Scream and Remember the Titans

17 Aug 2026 10:32 am
Paris Saint-Germain sign Mika Godts for reported fee of 55mn

PSG announced the transfer late on Saturday without giving any financial details

17 Aug 2026 10:10 am
England World Cup star Djed Spence joins Inter

According to website Transfermarkt, Inter paid 30 million (approx Rs 330 crore) for the 26-year-old right-back. Spences deal with the Italian giants is valid until 30 June 2031

17 Aug 2026 10:08 am
Sania Mirza gets social for son Izhaan

Even former World No. 1 Martina Hingis chimed in saying: I know this feeling

17 Aug 2026 10:07 am
Sunny Deol refuses pan masala ads, says My conscience doesnt allow me'

Sunny Deol said he would never endorse pan masala, stressing that his conscience does not allow him to promote products he does not believe in. His remarks come amid FDA notices issued to Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff

17 Aug 2026 10:06 am
MEA Secretary highlights priorities of India's chairship at BRICS conference

MEA Secretary Sripriya Ranganathan highlighted Indias priorities as BRICS chair in 2026 at the India-Egypt BRICS Partnership Conference in Cairo. She stressed closer India-Egypt cooperation and a stronger BRICS voice for the Global South

17 Aug 2026 10:04 am
Mumbai weather update: Light to moderate rain likely across city today

The next high tide in Mumbai is expected at 2:55 pm on August 17, when the tide is forecast to reach 4.18 metres. Another high tide of 3.85 metres is expected at 3:23 am on August 18

17 Aug 2026 9:57 am
Spain's rising star Lamine Yamals pink-themed bday bash

Interestingly, the winger had turned 19 last month on July 13, but postponed the celebration due to the World Cup, in which Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in the final to emerge champions

17 Aug 2026 9:56 am
Arsenal rout Manchester City 3-0 to win Community Shield

Mikel Artetas side used the annual curtain raiser to the English top-flight season as an opportunity to prove their long-awaited title triumph has done nothing to sate their appetite for success

17 Aug 2026 9:54 am
Mumbai lake levels: Seven reservoirs now stand at 92.16 per cent capacity

Mumbais seven lakes held 13,33,884 million litres of water, or 92.16 per cent of their total live storage capacity, as of 6 am on August 17. Vihar, Tulsi and Modak Sagar remained at 100 per cent, while light showers continued across the catchment area

17 Aug 2026 9:53 am
Jasmine Bhasin reveals temporary memory loss after Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 stunt

Jasmine Bhasin has revealed that she experienced temporary memory loss after performing a challenging stunt on Khatron Ke Khiladi 15. The actress opened up about the frightening experience, highlighting the physical and mental toll of the reality shows demanding stunts

17 Aug 2026 9:53 am
US football star Rodmans flirty love story

Olympic gold medal-winner Trinity reveals how a cringey text via social media led to her relationship with tennis World No. 6 Ben Shelton

17 Aug 2026 9:51 am
We have to fight it out, hang in there: Sri Lankan spinner Prabath Jayasuriya

Jayasuriya (4-109) was the pick of the Sri Lanka bowlers as India piled on 460-9 at stumps on Day Two. However, he believes it will be a challenge for his batting teammates to reach Indias mark

17 Aug 2026 9:48 am
There is no pressure, captain and coach tell me what to do: Dhruv Jurel

Jurel had played at this same venue for India A in the lead-up to the Test series, and the middle-order batter said the experience stood him in good stead here

17 Aug 2026 9:46 am
Sindhu, Sat-Chi aim for big splash at home

As the BWF World Cships kick off in New Delhi today, singles star PV and ace doubles pair of Satwik and Chirag believe their knowledge of home conditions and experience of winning medals will help them do well

17 Aug 2026 9:45 am
With 11 debutants, a draw against World No. 4 is very good for future

India womens hockey head coach Sjoerd Marijne pleased with their 2-2 result in opener against Olympic silver medallists China; believes not getting late penalty corner affected the outcome

17 Aug 2026 9:43 am
Padikkal, Jurel withstand SL spin test to take India to 460-9 on rain-hit day

Giving Nuwantha the charge, Pant only managed to splice the ball for Sonal Dinusha to complete a smart running catch from mid-off

17 Aug 2026 9:40 am