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Delhi man arrested for posing as airport employee, cheating woman of Rs 3 lakh

Police said the accused, Rajeev Kumar, was arrested on August 6 in Madhu Vihar, where he worked as a security guard at a retail store. They said the woman came in contact with the accused through social media in July 2024 and he allegedly introduced himself as an airport employee and offered to arrange a cabin crew job for her 20-year-old son

8 Aug 2026 3:15 pm
CISF, IIT Ropar sign MoU to strengthen cyber security in aviation sector

The agreement was signed on August 7, 2026, and is aimed at developing personnel with specialised skills to identify, respond to and manage cyber security threats affecting critical aviation infrastructure

8 Aug 2026 2:30 pm
Tharoor's student protest remarks spark political row as BJP backs Congress MP

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor's remarks that issues raised by the CJP-led student protests had already been highlighted by Rahul Gandhi have triggered a political debate. While the BJP backed Tharoor's assessment, Congress leaders defended Gandhi's focus on student issues and systemic examination reforms

8 Aug 2026 2:16 pm
Seven killed, 11 injured as private bus skids off road in Himachal's Chamba

The accident took place at around 7.15 am under Patwar Circle Bairagarh, according to the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC). The bus was travelling from Bairagarh towards Chamba when it met with the accident

8 Aug 2026 2:04 pm
Manickam Tagore seeks safe return of 11 fishermen, fishing boat from Sri Lanka

In a letter to Jaishankar, Tagore said the fishermen, from Rameswaram, Pamban, Thangachimadam and Kerala, were apprehended in the early hours of August 6 after their fishing boat developed a technical snag while they were at sea

8 Aug 2026 1:44 pm
PM Modi inaugurates Param Pragya, presents gold medals at IIT Delhi convocation

Participating in the 57th Convocation Ceremony of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, PM Modi conferred the Institute's most prestigious honours, including the President's Gold Medal, Director's Gold Medal, Shankar Dayal Sharma Gold Medal, and Perfect Ten Gold Medals, to the meritorious students

8 Aug 2026 1:24 pm
Jharkhand govt opens dialogue channel as JPSC-JSSC aspirants press for reforms

Amid ongoing protests by JPSC and JSSC aspirants, the Jharkhand government has launched a dedicated email channel to collect suggestions from students and stakeholders for recruitment reforms

8 Aug 2026 1:15 pm
'We are not enemies of govt': Shiv Sena UBT's Anand Dubey seeks FCRA Bill debate

Dismissing the criticism, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday asserted that legislative affairs remain an internal prerogative governed by Parliament

8 Aug 2026 1:12 pm
Nagpur case: Police raid accuseds Thane home, seize weapons and laptop

Nagpur police investigating the alleged sexual assault and torture of a 16-year-old girl have seized eight knives, choppers, other sharp weapons, a laptop and contraceptives from accused Nirmay Pakhares Thane residence. Police are also examining digital evidence and forensic material

8 Aug 2026 12:46 pm
Dipke seeks removal of 'rude' cop, says 'don't behave like Delhi Police'

Dipke, who was provided security following threats and to manage the crowd at his residence, confronted the PSI in one of two videos that went viral on social media platforms on Friday

8 Aug 2026 12:23 pm
India eyes French-led sixth-gen fighter programme, seeks acquisition roadmap

India has initiated efforts to join the French-led Future Combat Air System sixth-generation fighter programme, according to a Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence report

8 Aug 2026 12:20 pm
PoK unrest: UN calls for accountability over crackdown on protesters

The UN has expressed concern over the security situation in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and called for accountability if people were harmed while participating in peaceful protests. The UN has also backed calls for impartial investigations into deaths and urged authorities to restore internet access and pursue dialogue

8 Aug 2026 11:03 am
Assam floods: Toll rises to 98 as 1.55 lakh remain affected across 13 districts

Assam's flood death toll has risen to 98, while 1,55,849 people remain affected across 13 districts, according to the latest ASDMA bulletin. Golaghat is the worst-hit district, with nearly 59,000 people affected as several rivers continue to flow above danger levels.

8 Aug 2026 11:03 am
India faces 100 per cent US tariff threat as Senate backs Russia sanctions bill

The US Senate has passed a bipartisan Russia sanctions bill by an 86-11 vote that could allow President Donald Trump to impose 100 per cent tariffs on goods from countries among the top five importers of Russian oil and gas, including India and China.

8 Aug 2026 9:07 am
Uttarakhand bans imitation paneer, ghee and butter made with oils, chemicals

The Uttarakhand government has banned the manufacture, storage, transportation and sale of imitation dairy products such as paneer, ghee and butter made using vegetable oils, starch and chemicals instead of milk

8 Aug 2026 9:03 am
Defence panel pushes DRDO to meet deadlines, control costs and set clear KPIs

A Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence has asked DRDO to urgently notify measurable Key Performance Indicators covering costs, technological maturity, deadlines and operational effectiveness, while seeking stronger project monitoring and continued investment in defence R&D

8 Aug 2026 9:00 am
Mid-Day Opinion: Bhagwats message, BJPs moment?

RSS chiefs call to listen to Gen Z protesters raises a bigger question: Is this a shift in tone, a warning to the BJP, or a bid to reconnect with Indias youngest voters before 2029?

8 Aug 2026 8:35 am
Heavy rain forecast across Delhi, Maharashtra, Odisha and Karnataka: IMD

Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds are also expected in parts of the country. The weather department has advised people to exercise caution in areas prone to waterlogging, flooding and other rain-related disruptions

8 Aug 2026 8:34 am
Mid-Day Opinion: Footpaths are for pedestrians. Full stop

A number of roads have been marked for initial action. With encroachment removal, footpath infra repairs and beautification has been cited.

8 Aug 2026 8:32 am
Karnataka Cabinet row heats up as Anurag Thakur raises 'offerings' allegations

BJP MP Anurag Thakur has attacked the Congress amid lobbying over Karnataka Cabinet portfolios, citing an audio clip allegedly involving Congress leaders and raising allegations that offerings were made to secure ministerial positions. He has asked Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi to respond.

8 Aug 2026 8:29 am
Netanyahu thanks PM Modi as India-Israel leaders review strategic ties

During the phone call on Thursday evening, both leaders reviewed progress on various aspects of the India-Israel Special Strategic Partnership and also discussed the current situation in West Asia.

8 Aug 2026 8:26 am
Thailand school shooting leaves at least 10 dead near Bangkok

A student allegedly opened fire at a high school in Nonthaburi province near Bangkok on Friday, killing at least 10 people, including five school staff members. Authorities said the gunman later took his own life after also killing his two grandparents

8 Aug 2026 7:55 am
Two Iran women footballers granted Australian citizenship

Two members of Iran's women's football team, Atefeh Ramezanisadeh and Fatemeh Pasandideh, said on Thursday that they have been granted Australian citizenship, marking a significant development for the two players

8 Aug 2026 7:54 am
Mossad removes two officials over failed Iran regime-change strategy

Two senior Mossad officials have reportedly been removed after being linked to the development of a failed strategy aimed at bringing about regime change in Iran. The move comes as Mossad undergoes a wider organisational restructuring under Director Roman Gofman

8 Aug 2026 7:48 am
Brazil says US visa change for ambassador is not a revocation

Brazil's government has clarified that the recent change in the US visa status of its ambassador Maria Luiza Viotti amounts to a modification rather than a revocation, saying the move does not affect her diplomatic privileges, immunities or official duties

8 Aug 2026 7:37 am
Chhindwara: Three youths paraded after theft suspicion, beaten by locals

Three youths were allegedly paraded with bundles of barbed wire around their necks and beaten by locals in Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara district after being suspected of theft. A video of the incident shows a group, including security guards of Western Coalfields Ltd, targeting the men

8 Aug 2026 7:34 am
SC declines Mahua Moitra plea over August 15 police appearance

The Supreme Court has refused to entertain Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra's plea challenging a Calcutta High Court order directing her to appear before police on August 15 in connection with a hate speech case.

8 Aug 2026 7:31 am
Jharkhand student stir intensifies as unions plan Assembly march

The demonstrators have been demanding cancellation of the 14th Jharkhand PSC Civil Services Examination and an independent probe into the alleged irregularities.

8 Aug 2026 7:30 am
Delhi HC quashes criminal cases linked to 2015 Maggi controversy

The Delhi High Court has quashed two criminal complaints linked to the 2015 Maggi Noodles controversy, setting aside the trial court's summoning orders and all subsequent proceedings against Dharmendra Hansraj Kotak and others

8 Aug 2026 7:27 am
Rahul Gandhi to visit Prayagraj to discuss unemployment, student issues

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi is set to visit Prayagraj for the 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' programme, where he will discuss unemployment and challenges faced by students. The visit comes after Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Ajay Rai confirmed that police permission for the event has been secured

8 Aug 2026 7:24 am
Horoscope today, August 8: Check astrological predictions for all zodiac signs

Wondering what's in store for you today? Well, we've got you covered. Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Virgo, Cancer, Leo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius

8 Aug 2026 3:10 am
Ohh My Dog movie review: Oscar deserves an Oscar!

For the love of dog you mustnt miss this masterfully scripted mystery-thriller

7 Aug 2026 11:39 pm
India Ke Top 1%: Anil Kapoor-hosted new reality game show gets a premiere date

Anil Kapoor is set to host Star Plus new reality game show India Ke Top 1 percent, premiering September 5. Based on The 1percent Club, the show will test contestants on logic, reasoning, observation and decision-making rather than conventional general knowledge

7 Aug 2026 9:53 pm
Padma Lakshmi shares 1977 Chennai summer photo

Lakshmi is the creator, host, and executive producer of the docuseries Taste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi. She has received 16 Primetime Emmy Award nominations.

7 Aug 2026 9:41 pm
West Asia war: MahaRERA grants four-month extension to housing projects

MahaRERA said the order has been issued following directions from the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs to all Real Estate Regulatory Authorities across India

7 Aug 2026 9:21 pm
Are Harshvardhan Rane and Sanjeeda Shaikh dating? Similar posts spark fresh buzz

Harshvardhan Rane and Sanjeeda Shaikh have sparked dating rumours again after fans spotted similarities in their latest social media posts from a Pune getaway. The actors have remained tight-lipped, while fans speculate that the duo may have spent the weekend together

7 Aug 2026 9:04 pm
Varun Dhawan to headline Yash Raj Films first-ever theatrical horror film

Varun Dhawan will headline YRFs first-ever theatrical horror film, directed by Rocket Boys fame Abhay Pannu. The film marks Pannus theatrical debut and Varuns second collaboration with YRF after Sui Dhaaga. It is slated for 2027

7 Aug 2026 8:21 pm
West Asia war: UAE condemns Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia's Najran region

According to him, the attack was part of the group's declared maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia under a blockade-for-blockade policy. Another tanker, Wafa, was also targeted with ballistic missiles off the coast of Yanbu, a major Saudi Red Sea port city, noted Saree on Wednesday

7 Aug 2026 8:12 pm
Indian bowlers stage late recovery as SLC XI reach 363/8 in warm-up clash

Kuldeep Yadav leads a late spin fightback as Indian bowlers recover from a tough opening session against SLC XI in their three-day warm-up match in Colombo

7 Aug 2026 8:11 pm
IMD warns of heavy showers in Himachal Pradesh on August 10-11

The orange warning, indicating heavy to very heavy rains, has been issued for Kangra, Kullu, Mandi and Sirmaur districts for August 10 and Chamba, Kullu, Mandi and Sirmaur districts for August 11

7 Aug 2026 8:10 pm
Varun Tejs Korean Kanakaraju faces backlash over Satyas NTR spoof

Varun Tejs Korean Kanakaraju has sparked controversy over a scene featuring comedian Satya spoofing an iconic NTR sequence from Yuga Purushudu. While some fans called the reference disrespectful, others defended it as harmless comedy, with allegations of a planted meme also emerging

7 Aug 2026 8:03 pm
Ajinkya Rahane urges Indian batters to be proactive against Sri Lanka

Ajinkya Rahane advises India's batters to adopt a proactive approach against Sri Lanka's spinners in Galle and expresses interest in future IPL mentoring and coaching roles

7 Aug 2026 7:52 pm
Thane Police bust prostitution racket, woman broker held

According to Madan Ballal, Assistant Commissioner of Police (Crime), the accused allegedly lured financially distressed women with false promises before bringing them to the hotel and forcing them into commercial sex work

7 Aug 2026 7:51 pm
Parineeti Chopra, Raveena Tandon join cast of Malamaal Weekly 2

Malamaal Weekly 2 is in the works with Parineeti Chopra and Raveena Tandon reportedly joining the cast. Amit Sharma is in talks to direct the sequel, while Paresh Rawal, Riteish Deshmukh and Rajpal Yadav may reprise their roles

7 Aug 2026 7:36 pm
US has become India's largest LPG supplier: Puri

According to the minister, the move had initially raised questions, particularly because India already sourced LPG from suppliers located much closer geographically. However, the country's import pattern has undergone a significant shift since then

7 Aug 2026 7:35 pm
Vishal Bhardwaj confirms Rashomon-style film on Tarun Tejpal rape case

Filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj has confirmed he is developing a film inspired by the Tarun Tejpal rape case following the Bombay High Court's conviction of the former Tehelka editor. The director said the project will use a Rashomon-style narrative, exploring multiple perspectives

7 Aug 2026 6:59 pm
India shielded consumers from fuel disruptions during Hormuz crisis: Puri

He said the government has strengthened the country's energy resilience through diversified import sources, strategic partnerships, infrastructure expansion and greater adoption of alternative fuels

7 Aug 2026 6:58 pm
Shinde meets PM Modi in Delhi; targets Congress over Parliament protest

Speaking to reporters in New Delhi after the meeting, Eknath Shinde alleged that the Opposition was now staging protests outside Parliament for political reasons

7 Aug 2026 6:49 pm
Lock Upp: Shreya Kalra reveals how she plans to use Rs 1 crore winning amount

Lock Upp 2 winner Shreya Kalra revealed plans for her Rs 1 crore prize money, saying she will support Shilpa Shindes shelter home. She also plans to invest in property and has no interest in splurging on luxury items or cars

7 Aug 2026 6:37 pm
Tom Holland and Zendaya reportedly marry in lavish three-day wedding; all deets

Tom Holland and Zendaya reportedly celebrated their marriage with a lavish three-day wedding at Surreys Beaverbrook estate. Around 250 guests attended, with strict phone restrictions, sunset vows, Spider-Man-inspired decor, emotional speeches and celebrations including croquet, a pool party and Japanese cuisine

7 Aug 2026 6:14 pm