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Commonwealth Games gold-medalist Arundhati Chaudhary was greeted with celebrations in her hometown of Kota, as she shared the hurdles before her win

Norways soccer federation has joined European pushback against Gianni Infantino, demanding his resignation following the FIFA Forward Enterprise controversy

SS Rajamouli has shared fresh details about Mahesh Babu starrer Varanasi, revealing that the story travels from Varanasi to Antarctica, Africa and Ancient Rome before returning to the holy city. The filmmaker also confirmed that 80 per cent of the shoot has been completed

Vijays wife Sangeetha Sornalingam has reportedly withdrawn the divorce petition she filed before the Chengalpattu Family Court in February. The court subsequently disposed of the case, marking a significant development in the couples reported marital dispute

Ajinkya Rahane opens up on retiring from international cricket with no regrets, his new stint in the European T20 Premier League, and plans to mentor players globally

The incident occurred near the Pahari Pump House under the Agam Kuan police station limits. According to police, the victim, identified as Manish Kumar, died on the spot after being struck by the bus. The driver allegedly fled the scene immediately after the accident

The southwest monsoon lashed the national capital and surrounding regions after days of warm and humid weather. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Delhi-NCR as intense showers continue to affect several parts of the region

The consultancy will prepare a comprehensive development blueprint for the proposed 323.44 sq. km Mumbai 3.0, spread across 124 villages in Panvel, Uran and Pen talukas of Raigad district, MMRDA said in a statement

Speaking to reporters, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Preeti Sharma Menon questioned the RSS's commitment to young people and claimed that democracy in India would only be fully restored when the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was voted out of power

A new Heart of the Beast video offers a behind-the-scenes look at Brad Pitt's bond with his canine co-star, Odin. Calling the German Shepherd the film's real star, Pitt shares his experience working with the dog in the survival thriller

Akanksha Chamola is reportedly planning to drop Khanna from her name amid her divorce proceedings with Gaurav Khanna. She has also urged Instagram to change her username, signalling a fresh start as she moves forward independently after their separation

According to family members, the family slept in a room where the pesticide-treated chickpeas had been stored. As the doors and windows were reportedly closed, toxic fumes are suspected to have accumulated inside the room

Mithun Chakraborty has been hospitalised in Kolkata after a physical health issue. The veteran actor and BJP leader underwent a minor operation on Thursday night and is reportedly doing well. The West Bengal Chief Minister said he will be discharged soon

The order was passed by the Bombay High Court's Kolhapur Bench while hearing a petition challenging demolition notices issued by the Satara Municipal Council

Expressing concern over the condition of roads in Nashik, CM Fadnavis said agencies that fail to repair potholes despite being assigned the work should face financial penalties and be disqualified from receiving future government contracts

According to the FDA, human blood and its components are classified as a drug under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. Consequently, no institution can collect, process, store or distribute blood without a valid licence

Perez Hiltons family shared an update after an alleged suicide attempt, revealing that the celebrity blogger is now able to communicate. His family said the development has given them hope and thanked everyone for their prayers, messages and support

Television actor Anuj Sachdeva mourned the demise of his father, Prem Chand Sachdeva, with an emotional social media tribute. Gaurav Khanna, Karan Mehra, Nauheed Cyrusi and other industry friends offered condolences, urging Anuj to stay strong as he copes with the loss

Taking to his social media account, Gajraj shared behind-the-scenes pictures and a still with the lead actors from the promotional shoot.

Aftab Shivdasani celebrated daughter Nevaehs 6th birthday with wife Nin Dusanj during a family getaway. Sharing a heartwarming video, the actor penned a note for his daughter while continuing to keep her face away from social media

Justice Amit Mahajan, while issuing notice on Dabur's writ petition, stayed the impugned order till the next date of hearing and directed the respondents to file their reply

DC The Bloody Valentine marks Lokesh Kanagarajs impressive acting debut in Arun Matheswarans gritty revenge drama. Raw action, gore, strong characters and powerful BGM work well, though the film feels slow at times. Overall, it stays very engaging

The three T20I matches will be played after Christmas this year, just a few weeks prior to the commencement of the Champions Trophy, which will be played in February 2027

Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre has protected more than 10,000 Indians from a WhatsApp account takeover campaign involving malicious ZIP files disguised as account statements and regulatory notices. I4C has blocked malware and command-and-control servers through the Sahyog Portal

The incident was reported at 7:59 am on August 7 from Tarangan Society, near Shriparth Society, opposite Veda Tower, on Ghodbunder Road in Thane (West)

The much-awaited trailer of The Traitors Season 2 is finally out, showing 21 contestants caught up in a web of lies and deceit. The trailer shows some explosive scenes and comments being made by the contestants

Wakad entrepreneur Tushar Bhumkar was killed after his Fortuner SUV crashed into a vegetable goods tempo inside the Missing Link tunnel on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway early Friday. One person was seriously injured and three others suffered minor injuries in the accident

Filmmaker Honey Trehan has urged fans to not donate money to recover the losses of Satluj, saying their love and support are enough. Thanking audiences and producers, he clarified that the team will not accept any financial contributions

Kushal Tandon hilariously claimed Ektaa Kapoor owed him1 million USD after resharing a Lock Upp clip featuring ex-girlfriend Shivangi Joshi and Shreya Kalra discussing him. Ektaa played along, asking him to DM the amount, reviving buzz around Kushal and Shivangis past

Angelina Jolie's brother James Haven has publicly come out as gay in an emotional video, saying he is finally free to live the life he was always meant to. His former wife, Romi Imbelli, also shared a message, calling him one of the greatest loves of her life

Defending Chopra, Athletics Federation of India's selection committee chairman Adille Sumariwalla said that clinching a silver medal after recovering from the injury is simply fantastic

When the House proceedings began at 11 am, Opposition MPs led by the Congress raised slogans seeking the presence of the Home Minister in the House, which were countered by the Treasury benches

Two men allegedly participating in the Kanwar Yatra were seriously injured after being hit by a car and assaulted in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior. The incident triggered protests and a road blockade, while police registered a case and launched a search for the accused

Dipke alleged that there was a disconnect between the BJP's response to recent youth protests and Bhagwat's remarks, and called on the ruling party to align its position with that of the RSS chief

Home Minister Shah comes to Parliament every day and stays till late night, Rijiju asserted, and asked the protesting members to stop their drama of disrupting the House

The opposition also accused the BJP and the RSS of adopting double standards in their approach towards young protesters, citing differing public statements made by leaders of the Sangh Parivar

Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan criticised the Centres temporary education portfolio arrangement, calling for a full-time Union Education Minister of national stature who can connect with Gen Z and reform the education system. He also opposed speculation over Devendra Fadnavis moving to Delhi

The Kerala district administration and the National Highways Authority of India inspected the Kuthiran twin road tunnels after minor mudslips were reported above the eastern side of the tunnels. Authorities said there was no immediate threat but expert assessments are underway

I started with KKR. Shah Rukh Khan was the owner there. When I met him for the first time, I definitely had that fanboy moment, said Cheteshwar Pujara

Indian Railways will operate 112 special train trips during the Onam festival season between August 14 and September 6, connecting Kerala with major cities across southern and eastern India to manage the festive travel rush

R Madhavan has revealed that Aditya Dhar spent an extra Rs 10 crore on what fans now call Dhurandhar's viral peak detailing. The actor admitted he would have questioned the decision before release, but said the franchise's success proved that every rupee was worth it

Tovino Thomas and filmmaker Johnpaul George are reuniting for a new project as their acclaimed 2016 film Guppy completes 10 years. The reunion marks another collaboration between the actor-director duo, sparking excitement among Malayalam cinema fans

Priyanka Chopra has joined Oscar winner Russell Crowe for the sci-fi action thriller Bluefly. Directed by Nimrod Antal, the film follows a covert mission in the Congo involving a mysterious crashed aircraft. Nick Jonas cheered Priyankas latest Hollywood project

Typhoon Dolphin approached Japan's southern islands on Friday, forcing the closure of Okinawa's main airport, cancelling all flights and prompting hundreds of residents to take shelter as authorities warned of strong winds and heavy rain

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay said he had proposed talks with Karnataka on the Cauvery issue in the hope of finding a positive solution, while reiterating that his government remains committed to pursuing the matter through legal channels

Ruhee Dosani says Alliance was the best decision of her life despite initial doubts about reality TV. She praised winner Mini Mathur, spoke about her fallout with Zaid, why she avoided teaming up with Kushal Tandon and meeting Salman Khan

A division bench of Acting Chief Justice Ravindra Ghuge and Justice Gautam Ankhad granted bail to Mhatre and the four co-accused, observing that the investigation had progressed substantially and the accused had already spent time in judicial custody

A senior nationalised bank official in Mumbai allegedly lost Rs 4.27 lakh through five unauthorised credit card transactions after installing a fake RTO challan APK. Police suspect the malware may have originated after his secretary used free public Wi-Fi at CSMT

In a gazette notification issued by the Home Department on August 6, the state government also ordered the forfeiture of 114 publications, including books, magazines and other propaganda material allegedly associated with banned terrorist organisations

Shilpa Shinde skipped the Lock Upp success party and instead returned to her Karjat shelter home. The actor received a warm, emotional welcome from elderly women there, highlighting her bond with the residents and her preference for spending time at the shelter