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Chak De! India actress Vidya Malavade marked 19 years since the film's release with a video message for the fans, sharing anecdotes from the filming. She also revealed that the gripping climax hockey match of the SRK-starrer took 15 nights to complete
Team India captured four gold, four silver, and nine bronze medals after the opening day of the event which began on Sunday and will run till August 14
The death toll from a magnitude-7.4 earthquake in western Colombia has risen to 132, with more than 570 people injured, according to the Colombian government
US President Donald Trump has intensified his attacks on Democratic candidates ahead of the midterm elections, accusing unnamed opponents of promoting jihadism, communism and radical policies
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat will address a major gathering of Hindu Americans in New York City on August 29, marking a rare public appearance by him in the United States
A US federal judge has dismissed with prejudice three criminal fraud-related charges against Gautam Adani, Sagar Adani and Vneet Jaain after the Justice Department abandoned the prosecution
The Special Operations Group of Surat City Police arrested 24 people allegedly found staying in the city in violation of externment orders during a special checking drive
Authorities are tightening surveillance on the Pune-Mumbai Missing Link with advanced speed monitoring cameras inside four tunnels and a crackdown on illegally entering heavy vehicles. The move follows concerns over speeding and a fatal accident on the newly opened stretch
August 8 was the death anniversary of one of the citys most respected chroniclers, who silently captured the seen and the unseen with humane-ness. The Danes work ought to be permanently displayed
Typhoon Dolphin made landfall along Chinas east coast, bringing heavy rain and flooding that forced nearly 3.83 lakh people to evacuate in Fujian Province and around Shanghai
Researchers at Kyoto University have used orbital changes from about 1,200 Starlink satellites to map Earths thermosphere, a difficult-to-observe layer of the upper atmosphere
Researchers have developed an AI model capable of reconstructing missing atoms in experimentally known crystal structures with a 97 per cent success rate
Scientists have identified a new freshwater cave snail, Erhaia dijiang, deep inside a mountain cave in Yunnan Province, China
Iran has said the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed as long as the US naval blockade continues, with Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei linking the waterways reopening to an end to US and Israeli military actions
The Supreme Court has permitted Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee to travel abroad for three weeks for eye treatment, despite the West Bengal governments apprehension that he may not return due to 16 pending cases
Kerala Transport Minister C P John accused the BJP of pinpricking the government over the demand for a complete rendition of Vande Mataram
Thousands of Jharkhand job aspirants clashed with police near the state Assembly on Monday after breaching multiple barricades during a march over alleged recruitment exam irregularities
The violence erupted at Mingmang Basti amid tensions over alleged land encroachment by individuals from Arunachal Pradesh on land belonging to Assam
Emergency teams rushed to help victims and search for survivors in the rubble after geologists recorded the quake at a magnitude of 7.4 with an epicenter 100 km (60 miles) deep in the west of the country
Jemimah Rodrigues highlights India's hunger for continued success heading into the 2027 ICC Women's Champions Trophy and looks ahead to the South Africa tour
The organ was retrieved from the donor hospital at Bharati Hospital in Pune and was being transported to Sir H N Reliance Foundation Hospital in Mumbai, where the recipient's medical team was waiting
During the talks, Sultan Haitham bin Tariq shared details about the current status of Oman's talks with Iran. Takaichi expressed Japan's readiness to work with Oman towards peace and stability in the region, including the Strait of Hormuz
The disease was detected after samples collected from the unit were tested at the National Institute for High Security Animal Diseases laboratory in Bhopal
Sandeep Kumar Sharma, Senior Scientist at IMD Himachal Pradesh, said light to moderate rainfall was recorded at several places over the past 24 hours. Dharamshala received the highest rainfall at 61 mm, followed by Arki in Solan at 25 mm, while Shimla city recorded around 40 mm
They have been allies in the past and have formed a government together at least three times. However, given the current political landscape and circumstances, it does not seem likely that such a thing will happen right now, the BJP MP said
The incident took place at around 9 am near Sarangpur town, when the driver attempted to cross the Padana bypass culvert despite the water flowing strongly through the drain
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said the response from Shiv Sena workers had been overwhelming and around 9,000 people had registered for last year's blood donation camp, while the number rose to around 16,000 this year
The court also asked the Manipur and Assam governments to consider setting up two special trial courts to hear CBI and NIA cases arising from the violence. The bench was hearing the issue of rehabilitation of the people who lost their dwelling houses and sources of livelihood during the violence
Tom Hollands Spider-Man: Brand New Day has made box office history in India by crossing the Rs 500 crore mark in just 11 days. The Sony Pictures film has collected Rs 504 crore, becoming the first Hollywood release to enter the Rs 500 crore club in the country
The Opposition has been persistently demanding a statement from the Home Minister on police action against students protesting in the city last month. Shah has not been seen in the House, although he has been regularly coming to the Parliament House complex
A four-storey building in Bhiwandi that collapsed on July 30, killing 10 people, was allegedly misclassified as a structure requiring repairs without eviction. BNCMC has ordered a re-audit of buildings and action against officials found negligent
The House was later adjourned till 2 pm as Opposition MPs continued protests demanding a response from the government over the police action during the students' protest at Jantar Mantar and the alleged theft of Ram temple donations
The Supreme Court adjourned by two weeks the Shiv Sena (UBT) plea challenging the Lok Sabha Speaker's approval of the merger of six MPs with the Shinde-led Shiv Sena. Kapil Sibal sought interim relief, arguing that the Speaker does not have plenary powers
Supriya Sule has been opposing the FCRA Bill in its present form. On Saturday, she had said that foreign funding should not always be viewed with suspicion and urged the Centre to either withdraw the proposed legislation or refer it to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC)
The Centre introduced the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, in the Lok Sabha, proposing to restrict states from imposing taxes, cess or other levies on mineral rights and mineral-bearing lands
The Manipur Police Department and Youth Affairs and Sports Department organised an 81-km Har Ghar Tiranga bike rally from Imphal to Chandel ahead of Independence Day. The rally carried the Tricolour through several historic and culturally significant locations
This meeting marks the first time Shah has held face-to-face bilateral talks with an individual foreign diplomat since taking office nearly four months ago. Shah had previously maintained a firm stance against single-delegate meetings with ambassadors, preferring group interactions instead
While a few opposition parties have shown signs of mellowing their stand on the women's quota and delimitation bills after the government's outreach, the Congress and most of its allies have vowed to oppose any move to bring in these and the FCRA Amendment Bill
Three tribal girls aged 8, 12 and 14 died after a venomous snake bit them while they were sleeping at a residential school hostel in Gadchiroli. Three other girls are undergoing treatment as authorities investigate possible safety lapses
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi has demanded Union Home Minister Amit Shahs resignation over alleged police action against students protesting the NEET-UG paper leak on July 20
Team India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak was very impressed with the side's performance. He stated that it was a very productive outing for the visitors ahead of the two-match series
Police have booked the owners of 28 vehicles for allegedly breaking through the Nawabganj toll plaza barrier and passing without paying the fee while following police vehicles transporting Atiq Ahmed's son Umar to Prayagraj
The protesters said they would hold a peaceful demonstration and carry the national flag as a symbol of their commitment to a non-violent movement. The students are demanding justice and action against alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations conducted in the state
Kerala Police have arrested right-wing political commentator T G Mohandas over remarks he allegedly made in a YouTube video about a student protest in Delhi over the NEET paper leak
The second seed Indian went down 6-11, 8-11, 6-11 to top seed and local favourite Sarah Cardwell in the womens final
Jaiswal and Gill put on exactly 105 for the opening wicket to give India a flying start to their chase. Jaiswal retired after reaching his half-century to allow his teammates valuable time in the middle
The Trump administration is considering eliminating the existing 60-day grace period that allows laid-off H-1B and other foreign professionals to find new jobs or change immigration status while remaining legally in the US
It may be time for the government to come up with official rules and regulations on how citizens can voice their complaints
We are now heartened that even college mess are on the FDA radar.
US President Donald Trump said Washington is only semi-negotiating with Iran and is currently relying on economic pressure rather than launching a new military offensive

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