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Sunny Deol surprised fans with the teaser of his upcoming film Gabru, which was attached to Batwara 1947 in theatres. The glimpse hints at a more emotional and introspective role for the actor, with the films release date yet to be announced
Vijay Varma won the Best Performance award at IFFM 2026 for Matka King. During the ceremony, Dolly Singh jokingly called him the nations biggest red flag for his intense roles, prompting Vijay to respond with a witty comeback
Rishab Shetty won the Best Director award for Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1 and received the Leadership in Cinema Award at IFFM 2026. He dedicated the honours to his team, Kannada cinema and the culture and traditions inspiring his storytelling
It remains uncertain if Musiala will feature in the DFL Supercup against Borussia Dortmund on Saturday (August 22)
Lens were worthy winners in their first match under new coach Dino Toppmoeller, adding to the French Cup title they won under previous manager Pierre Sage in May
A win over 18th-ranked South Africa would not only boost their chances of finishing in the top two but also provide momentum ahead of their final pool game
The Englishmen, however, put up a dominant show in the second half, with Stuart Rushmere (38th) and Henry Croft (42nd) finding the net in the third quarter
Ranya Gupta, 14, marked her tournament debut in style, scoring off a seventh-minute tap-in for Podars close win
Former India pacer reflects on his battle with addiction and how he overcame it to become 2024 T20 World Cup-winning national selector
Suthar trained for 10 days at the CoE with Kookaburra balls, with winds wafting across the open field, the training session mirrored the conditions at Galle
After India posted 462 in the first innings, left-arm spinners Manav Suthar (4-76) and Ravindra Jadeja (3-57) work in tandem to dismantle Sri Lankas batters for 284 at stumps on Day 3; Dinusha (100) smashes fine ton for hosts
Recently, Pannun released a video calling on diaspora Sikhs to participate in a so-called Khalistan Referendum in Indianapolis, the capital of the US state of Indiana, while also floating the idea of a Sikh Homeland Security force, or Khalistan Army, according to a report in Khalsa Vox'
On April 12, Ayush suffered a 8-21, 10-21 defeat to Chinas World No. 1 Shi Yuqi in the Badminton Asia Championships final in Ningbo, settling for silver
Indias Shetty finally gets the measure of World No. 1 Shi, ousting the Chinese shuttler in Round One after losing to him on all three previous occasions; admits win feels great, but insists he had prepared well for the tough encounter
Mid-Day has been named a winner at the Happiest Places to Work Awards 2026 in the 251-500 employee category. The recognition highlights the publications initiatives focused on employee well-being, inclusion, workplace culture, recognition and engagement
Trump said he had met Kim on multiple occasions and that the two leaders understood each other. He contrasted his relationship with Kim with what he described as the North Korean leader's attitude towards previous US presidents
Botad Assembly constituency MLA, Umesh Makwana, flagged off the Vande Bharat Express at Botad railway station and welcomed the train. Bhavnagar MP, Nimuben Bambhaniya, and the Bhavnagar divisional railway manager were also present, along with other representatives and railway employees
Elvish Yadav and Tejasswi Prakash clashed during Playground Season 5, with Elvish accusing her of being biased. Amid their heated exchange, Tejasswi hit back, while her boyfriend Karan Kundrra seemingly mocked Elvish by sharing a Punjabi song with a cheeky caption
Kartik Aaryan launched Dopamine Studios to back stories he believes in. His first production includes his reunion with Kabir Khan on a film inspired by Tajamul Islam
Rohit warmly hugged Rout who gifted the 2011 World Cup-winner a religious idol and a photo frame.
Victoria shared a similar post, writing: Back in Portofino, where we began in 1997.
Portugal great Cristiano Ronaldos wife Rodriguez reveals reason behind their small-scale wedding recently; says privacy is a rarity for the couple amidst all their fame and luxury
On Tuesday morning, the BJP National President is scheduled to offer prayers and seek 'darshan' at the Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple in Simhachalam, where he will invoke blessings for peace, progress and prosperity
Both sides have dug in, hoping the other will blink first. Rising prices of fuel and other goods are expected to climb further the longer this continues with effects far beyond the Middle East
Under the initiative, Rs 360 per girl will be provided annually, and quality oxo-biodegradable sanitary napkins will be distributed free of cost every month
As pavements and parapets face the unchecked curse of haphazard urban development, paying no heed to civic facilities, one wonders if the citizens welfare is in the scheme of things
There needs to be a zero tolerance policy, especially on this most basic amenity drinking water at public commuting facilities.
CBI has filed a charge sheet against Samarth Singh and his mother Giribala Singh in the death case of former actor and model Twisha Sharma. The agency has alleged that both subjected her to mental cruelty, leaving her with no option but to take her own life
Greene further claimed that the administration is disregarding internal US intelligence assessments which, according to her, indicate Iran is not on the verge of developing a nuclear weapon
Russian air defense forces intercepted and destroyed 822 Ukrainian fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles on August 16, the Defence Ministry said
Chief Minister Hemant Soren said that all examinations conducted by TDPL since 2014 would be investigated by the CID, while a committee headed by a retired judge would conduct a separate enquiry into the irregularities
The priorities reflect Indias emphasis on linking environmental protection with sustainable development and climate resilience. The discussions are also expected to encourage greater sharing of policies, technologies, experiences and best practices among BRICS countries
US President Donald Trump on Monday ordered Pentagon to scale back planned joint military exercises with South Korea after he said it declined to help denuclearise Iran
Devendra Nath Mahto had been on hunger strike as part of a student-led agitation over demands related to the recruitment examination process in the state
Mihir Ahuja says playing IAF officer CH Bal Reddy in Netflixs Operation Safed Sagar feels like a dream fulfilled. Inspired by Hrithik Roshans Lakshya, the actor always hoped to portray an armed forces officer and found the role deeply fulfilling
Residents of Synchronicity CHSL in Chandivli performed a Sadbuddhi Havan on Sunday, seeking what they described as divine intervention to prompt the BMC to act on the long-pending development of a proposed 700-metre road connecting Jogeshwari-Vikhroli Link Road to Chandivli Farm Road
Rajshri Deshpande calls her breast cancer diagnosis a wake-up call to prioritise self-love and ease the mental stress of social work. As she recovers, the actor is focusing on herself, pursuing passions and studying at Londons Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
Donald Trump said Tehran was interested in reaching an agreement but maintained that Iran had not agreed to the conditions he considered necessary
Priyadarshan says Saif Ali Khan seamlessly plays a blind man in Haiwaan without training, while Akshay Kumar portrays a ruthless psychopath. The filmmaker praises both actors trust and transparency, calling their contrasting performances ideal for the thrillers cat-and-mouse narrative
Seventy-five-year-old woman bitten on the ankle after three dogs surrounded her inside an Andheri housing society; residents say they had warned authorities, while BMC says it has no complaint on record
A few granite slabs fell from the foot overbridge of the under-construction Medetiya Nagar Metro station in Mira Road East around 11.50 am on Monday, narrowly missing a school van
A fire broke out in the B wing of MK Chambers on Saturday morning, injuring seven people, including a 12-year-old child. All the injured were taken to Bhabha Hospital and are reported to be stable. The residential building also has a dark history, having been the site of a 1999 gangland killing linked to the Dawood Ibrahim-Chhota Rajan split
Mumbai-based FIDE trainer and chess educator Praful Zaveri has been appointed coach and team captain of the St Kitts and Nevis Chess Federation team for the 46th Chess Olympiad in Uzbekistan. The prestigious tournament will be held from September 15 to 28, 2026, with Zaveri tasked with guiding the Caribbean nations team
Officials of the Mira-Bhayandar, Vasai-Virar (MBVV) Police Commissionerate subsequently took Merchant into custody and produced him before the Patiala House Court
A fire broke out in the basement of Aayakar Bhavan, the Income Tax office in Mumbais Churchgate, on Monday afternoon. The Mumbai Fire Brigade was alerted at 2.01 pm, with around 20 fire tenders and several firefighting vehicles deployed to control the blaze. No injuries have been reported so far
The US president made these remarks to drum up support for the SAVE America Act which would require Americans to show proof of citizenship to register to vote, impose a nationwide voter identification requirement and severely limit voting by mail
An 18-year-old worker died after allegedly falling into a mixer machine while working at a Ready-Mix Concrete plant in Arivali, Panvel, on August 16
India hosted the seventh meeting of the BRICS Working Group for Cooperation in Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) as part of its 2026 chairship of the grouping
Dadar East residents have raised concerns over debris and broken paver blocks left on the footpath along Swami Gyan Jivandas Marg following pre-monsoon concreting work by the BMC
A wet-lease electric BEST bus operating between Andheri West and Versova crashed into six vehicles at the Gokhale Bridge signal on Monday around noon, injuring at least three people

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