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Kunal Kohli asks Maharashtra FDA chief Tukaram Mundhe to raid Indian kitchens

Actor and filmmaker Kunal Kohli recently took to social media to share an interesting post with a special request for Maharashtra FDA chief Tukaram Mundhe. The filmmaker asked the IAS officer to raid kitchens in Indian households

24 Aug 2026 10:31 am
Amravati hospital fire: Three newborns killed in NICU fire, six infants shifted

Three newborns were killed after a fire broke out in the NICU of Amravati District Womens Hospital in Maharashtra early Monday. The blaze reportedly started after a ventilator sparked on the third floor. Six other infants were rescued and admitted to a super speciality hospital

24 Aug 2026 10:00 am
Indias slim semi-final hopes hinge on flawless display vs Argentina

A lot will depend on the result of the Netherlands-England clash, also to be played on Monday but after the India versus Argentina match.

24 Aug 2026 9:44 am
Team India's all-rounder Deepti Sharma purchases a new Mercedes car

The 2025 Womens ODI World Cup-winning cricketer shared this picture with her eight lakh followers, and captioned the post: New ride, same drive.

24 Aug 2026 9:40 am
Israel warns Hamas of strikes, evacuation over Gaza drone, kite launches

The Prime Minister clarified that there will be no return to the state of affairs prior to October 7. Israel will not allow the Hamas terrorist organisation or any other element in the Gaza Strip to threaten our communities again and compromise our citizens' sense of security, it added

24 Aug 2026 9:27 am
Yemen Houthis claim Saudi drone shot down near Yemen-Saudi border

Yemen's Houthi group claimed it shot down a Saudi ScanEagle reconnaissance drone over Hajjah province, amid escalating military tensions and continued attacks

24 Aug 2026 9:22 am
Iran warns of 'act of war' against countries supporting US economic war

Iran has warned that any country supporting the US economic operation against Tehran will be considered to have committed an 'act of war', while threatening to halt oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz

24 Aug 2026 9:13 am
MP weather alert: Thunderstorms, heavy rain and gusty winds likely till Aug 26

Madhya Pradesh is bracing for five days of thunderstorms, lightning, heavy to very heavy rainfall and gusty winds, with the IMD warning of intense weather across several districts

24 Aug 2026 9:06 am
Uttar Pradesh govt transfers 17 IAS officers in major administrative reshuffle

The Uttar Pradesh government has transferred 17 IAS officers in a major administrative reshuffle, with changes across divisional, revenue, development and state departments

24 Aug 2026 8:59 am
Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir to visit Tehran amid US-Iran peace efforts

Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir will visit Tehran to hold high-level talks on bilateral and regional issues, as Islamabad pushes to revive its mediation efforts in the stalled US-Iran peace negotiations

24 Aug 2026 8:23 am
How to make the right connections

We can all learn a lot from the government of Indias knack of choosing allies that are in the countrys best interests

24 Aug 2026 8:16 am
Four injured as sound box system collapses at Yashs Toxic event in Hyderabad

Four people, including a student, were injured after a sound box system collapsed during the pre-release event of actor Yash-starrer Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups at Malla Reddy University in Medchal

24 Aug 2026 8:15 am
Insidious dumping is ruining Aarey forest

The Aarey problem stems from this attitude where it seems fair game to target some space, away from too many people, and use it as a rubbish ground

24 Aug 2026 8:13 am
Delhi police arrest man over graffiti mocking Amit Shah on station wall

A man identified as Karan was arrested and later released on bail for allegedly defacing the wall of Delhi's Parliament Street police station with graffiti mocking Union Home Minister Amit Shah

24 Aug 2026 8:09 am
Brazil fossil discovery reveals 120-million-year-old dinosaur species

Fossils unearthed in northeastern Brazil have revealed a newly identified 20-metre dinosaur species that lived around 120 million years ago, with its closest known relative found in Spain

24 Aug 2026 7:52 am
Russia intercepts 250 Ukrainian drones in 12 hours, Defence Ministry says

Meanwhile, Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin stated over 2600 drones flew toward the capital region over the past week, with air defences neutralising most on the citys distant outskirts

24 Aug 2026 7:43 am
Rajnath Singh: New projects replacing factory closures, lockouts in West Bengal

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh virtually laid the foundation stone for five brownfield expansion projects of Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers and Yantra India Ltd, worth nearly Rs 3,500 crore, from Kolkata on Sunday

24 Aug 2026 7:38 am
Japan earthquake: 37 injured across five prefectures, no tsunami threat

A moderate magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck eastern Japan early Sunday, rattling Tokyo and nearby areas and injuring 37 people across five prefectures. There was no tsunami threat

24 Aug 2026 7:34 am
Jharkhand clashes: 3 FIRs filed against 28 named, 900+ unnamed persons

Three FIRs have been lodged against 28 named and more than 900 unnamed persons following clashes between police and protesting job aspirants in Jharkhand's Giridih and Hazaribag over alleged recruitment exam irregularities

24 Aug 2026 7:26 am
Eknath Shinde promises permanent solution to Chakan-Talegaon traffic congestion

Shinde announced during his visit to Chakan and Talegaon, where he inspected ongoing road repair works and held a meeting with representatives of industrialists and various government departments

23 Aug 2026 9:50 pm
Leopard captured after month-long operation in Shirur following girls death

The leopard was captured early Sunday morning near the farm of a local resident after Forest Department officials, assisted by members of Pune-based NGO RESQ Charitable Trust (RESQ CT), tracked its movements and strategically placed cages and trap cameras along its routes

23 Aug 2026 9:32 pm
Akhil Sachdeva opens up on being dropped from films: 'I have learned a lot'

Music composer Akhil Sachdeva has opened up about a difficult phase in his career, revealing that he was dropped from three to four big films even after delivering songs for them. Without naming the projects, the Awarapan 2 composer said the timing was not favourable

23 Aug 2026 6:47 pm
216 rescued Indian star tortoises repatriated from Mumbai, Thane to Tadoba

The repatriation marked the launch of Project STRIPES (Star Tortoise Repatriation Initiative Protecting Endangered Species), a joint initiative of the Maharashtra Forest Department and the Resqink Association for Wildlife Welfare (RAWW)

23 Aug 2026 6:25 pm
Padikkal departs after classy ton; Team India conclude Day 2 with 300 runs

Sri Lanka's Asitha Fernando returned with the figures of three wickets for 46 runs in 16 overs. Lahiru Kumara and Keshara Nuwantha also claimed one wicket each. Team India's Devdutt Padikkal delivered a stunning knock of 117 runs off 193 deliveries, which was laced with 12 boundaries

23 Aug 2026 6:24 pm
Watch: Uorfi Javed says she was rejected by Bigg Boss 20 hosted by Salman Khan

Uorfi Javed has opened up about a difficult year professionally, revealing that she was rejected by the makers of Bigg Boss 20 after approaching them for a spot on the reality show. She also spoke about other setbacks, including Khatron Ke Khiladi 15, cancelled projects, etc

23 Aug 2026 6:11 pm
Ajith escapes a car crash during high-speed racing event in Europe

Actor Ajith, who is known for his love for car racing and participating in races, was recently involved in a car crash during a high-speed racing event in Europe. Fortunately, he managed to escape unhurt

23 Aug 2026 6:00 pm
Comedian Rajiv Thakurs father dies; Krushna Abhishek postpones Indore show

Rajiv Thakur is mourning the loss of his father, following which his scheduled Indore comedy show with Krushna Abhishek has been postponed. Krushna announced the news after reaching Indore and said Rajiv was meant to perform the following day

23 Aug 2026 5:59 pm
Maharashtra: 12-year-old daughter of Rohit Pawar's PA found dead

The girl's body was found near her residence in the Sainagar area of Rui village in Baramati Tehsil on Sunday morning, as per the police. Following the discovery, the police were alerted and personnel rushed to the spot

23 Aug 2026 5:23 pm
Jeet: Sunny Deol gets nostalgic about Karan, thanks fans for the love

Sunny Deol marks 30 years of Jeet by revisiting his iconic character Karan, remembering his love, anger and sacrifice. The actor says the character still lives in his heart as he thanks fans for keeping the 1996 romantic actioner alive, starring Karisma Kapoor and Salman Khan

23 Aug 2026 5:19 pm
Kendall Jenner enjoys dinner date with Jacob Elordi in London

Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi were spotted holding hands during a date night in London on August 20, continuing a series of outings together across the US, Europe and Asia

23 Aug 2026 5:03 pm
Hina Khan recalls waiting for Shah Rukh Khan to wake up for a photo

Hina Khan recalled her memorable first meeting with Shah Rukh Khan on a flight when she was eager to get a photo with the superstar but found him fast asleep. After waiting for him to wake up and missing her chance once, Hina was in for a sweet surprise when SRK remembered his promise

23 Aug 2026 4:54 pm
Toxic: Yash says India will fall in love again with Kiara Advani after the film

South superstar Yash has heaped praise on his 'Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups' co-star Kiara Advani. Yash stated that Kiara's portrayal of Nadia will leave audiences impressed and make India fall in love with her again

23 Aug 2026 4:47 pm
UP FSDA seizes adulterants and destroys unsafe food stock worth Rs 1.50 lakh

The FSDA team seized and destroyed food items and adulterants worth approximately Rs 1.50 lakh during inspections in Kanpur Dehat and Kanpur Nagar districts. The enforcement drive focused primarily on khoya, with more than two dozen teams conducting inspections at over 24 locations across UP

23 Aug 2026 4:16 pm
Taapsee Pannu takes a jibe at Kangana Ranaut over 'sasti copy' remark

Amid the ongoing row between Kangana Ranaut and Taapsee Pannu, the latter has now seemingly taken a subtle jibe at Kangana after she called Taapsee a 'sasti copy'. This comes amid their reignited long-running feud

23 Aug 2026 4:14 pm
Toxic: Manish Malhotra calls designing Kiara Advanis looks a fabulous journey

Fashion designer Manish Malhotra has opened up about creating Kiara Advanis looks and costumes for Nadia in Yashs upcoming film Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups. Sharing Kiaras saree look, the designer called it a fabulous journey

23 Aug 2026 4:14 pm
Delhi Police say no permission granted for August 23 anti-reservation protest

The Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), New Delhi, in a post on X, said, Citizens are advised not to gather on the basis of such misleading posts/videos and not to amplify, forward or share any unverified content

23 Aug 2026 4:11 pm
Toxic: Case registered after mishap leaves students injured at pre-release event

After the pre-release event of Yash's Toxic turned tragic when a speaker stand collapsed, leaving several injured in Hyderabad, a case has now been filed against the event organiser and venue

23 Aug 2026 4:00 pm
Hulk actor Mark Ruffalo hits back at Paramount over antisemitism accusation

Marvel actor Mark Ruffalo has hit back at Paramount after the studio described his recent remarks about Oracle, its executives and the Israel-Gaza war as antisemitic. Calling the accusation appalling and fundamentally dishonest

23 Aug 2026 3:52 pm
Model Rohullah Mehdi held over alleged links to high-profile drug network

Acting on a tip-off, a team from the Kashimira Police laid a trap at Mumbai International Airport and detained Mehdi shortly after he arrived from Delhi on a flight on Saturday night. Mehdi, a model and actor with a significant social media following, was taken into custody

23 Aug 2026 3:50 pm
CM proposes mechanism to provide food, accommodation to patients' families

The state government has decided to bring all stakeholders together and establish a streamlined and transparent support mechanism. Through these agreements, assistance provided by charitable hospitals and voluntary organisations can be delivered directly and promptly to patients relatives

23 Aug 2026 3:35 pm
Gill departs after half-century; Team India reach 187 runs at tea on Day 1

Sri Lanka's Asitha Fernando and Lahiru Kumara have claimed two and one wicket, respectively. Prabath Jayasuriya, Keshara Nuwantha, and Sonal Dinusha will continue the hunt for their first wicket

23 Aug 2026 3:11 pm
Iran warns countries joining US economic war will be treated as enemy

Irans top security official Mohsen Rezaei also warned that if surrounding countries choose to join the US siege, Iran will not let even a single drop of oil be exported from the Strait of Hormuz. He noted that Iran has learned how to bypass US sanctions and continue oil sales over the years

23 Aug 2026 2:13 pm
Indias first full 42-km hill marathon held in Kharghar

The organisers said the certification has enhanced the marathons standing and expressed confidence that the event would gain greater international recognition from next year and attract runners from across India and abroad

23 Aug 2026 1:50 pm
Beed: 3-year-old girl mauled by stray dog, suffers severe facial injuries

A three-year-old girl suffered severe facial injuries and required 12 stitches after being mauled by a stray dog while playing outside her home in Beeds Shivtej Nagar. The incident has sparked panic among residents and renewed concerns over Maharashtras stray dog menace

23 Aug 2026 12:48 pm
National Space Day 2026: Indias space economy projected to hit USD 40-45 bn

As India marked National Space Day on Sunday, the countrys space ecosystem has expanded rapidly, with the number of registered space startups rising from one in 2014 to around 440 in 2026 (till August)

23 Aug 2026 12:30 pm
Mumbai weather: City to see light to moderate rain on Sunday

Mumbai is expected to experience generally cloudy skies with light to moderate rain on Sunday, August 23, according to the IMD. Thane, Palghar and Raigad may also receive light rain

23 Aug 2026 12:25 pm
Vessel sinks in Bay of Bengal, two of 24 crew rescued as rescue continues

Two of the 24 crew members aboard Panama-flagged cargo vessel MV Ocean-Winner were rescued after the ship sank around 240 nautical miles off Odisha. The Indian Navy and Coast Guard have launched a joint search operation for the remaining crew

23 Aug 2026 12:20 pm
Yashasvi Jaiswal departs on 45 runs; Team India reach 88 runs at lunch on Day 1

Having opted to bat first, Team India's opening batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 45 runs in 53 balls, including nine boundaries. Fellow opening batsman KL Rahul was dismissed on 18 runs in 33 balls, which included two boundaries and a maximum

23 Aug 2026 12:14 pm
Weekly horoscope: Check astrological predictions for all zodiac signs

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

23 Aug 2026 12:08 pm
West Bengal: Arms cache recovered from TMC leaders home in Murshidabad

Police in West Bengals Murshidabad recovered seven firearms, five magazines and 186 rounds of ammunition from the residence of TMC Youth Wing leader Papai Ghosh. The seizure followed his questioning after his arrest on August 14

23 Aug 2026 12:08 pm