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Supreme Court quashes case against Rahul Gandhi over V D Savarkar remarks

A Bench of the top court granted relief to the Congress leader after being informed that the mandatory approval from the Uttar Pradesh government for prosecution in the case had not been obtained. Consequently, the Court set aside the summons issued to Gandhi by a lower court

14 Aug 2026 3:38 pm
Maharashtra Police bust fake currency racket in Nashik, five arrested

Maharashtra Police have busted an alleged fake currency printing racket in Nashiks Trimbakeshwar and arrested five people. Police raided a bungalow in Talegaon Shivar and seized materials allegedly used to print counterfeit Rs 500 notes, along with Rs 9.75 lakh in cash

14 Aug 2026 3:35 pm
SC quashes FIRs against Samay Raina, four others over Indias Got Latent remarks

The apex court took note of the fact that the accused had fully complied with its earlier directions. They had conducted awareness programmes highlighting issues faced by persons with disabilities and also contributed funds towards related initiatives

14 Aug 2026 3:06 pm
JP Nadda admitted to AIIMS Delhi after complaining of uneasiness

Union Health Minister JP Nadda was admitted to AIIMS Delhi after complaining of uneasiness on Thursday evening. The hospital said he underwent medical evaluation, including a coronary angiography, and is stable under observation in the cardiology department

14 Aug 2026 2:20 pm
Delhi High Court, IGI Airport receive bomb threat on eve of Independence Day

According to the Delhi Fire Service (DFS), the other locations in the national capital that received calls alleging bomb blasts are Jamnagar House, Jhandewalan Flatted Factory Complex, District Magistrate Office in Saket, and the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Office at Delhi Cantt

14 Aug 2026 2:10 pm
Japan floods: At least six dead as torrential rains batter eastern regions

Police said a man was confirmed dead after he was found unresponsive on a flooded road in Chiba Prefecture, while a man found collapsed in Sakura had also died, according to the prefectural government's statement on Friday

14 Aug 2026 1:15 pm
Japan floods: Four dead, one missing after record rainfall hits Chiba

Record-breaking rainfall in Chiba prefecture, east of Tokyo, flooded roads and homes, stranded thousands and caused widespread power outages. At least four people died and one remains missing

14 Aug 2026 10:39 am
Jharkhand JPSC-JSSC protest: Student leaders urge unity

Student leader Devendra Nath Mahto, on an indefinite hunger strike, urged protesters to remain united amid alleged attempts to divert the Jharkhand JPSC-JSSC movement

14 Aug 2026 10:13 am
IND vs SL Tests: Aakash Chopra backs Jasprit Bumrah's workload management

Ahead of the series, the visitors will miss out on services of Bumrah. He was advised by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) medical team to take additional rest for a left-knee problem

14 Aug 2026 10:04 am
Mumbai lake levels cross 90 per cent water stock, 3 reservoirs at full capacity

Mumbais seven lakes collectively held 13,16,578 million litres of water, or 90.96 per cent of their total live storage capacity, as of 6 am on August 14. Vihar, Tulsi and Modak Sagar remained at 100 per cent, while Upper Vaitarna had the lowest storage at 82.32 per cent

14 Aug 2026 9:32 am
Exercise caution on Marine Drive promenade

Even standing on the promenade and walking on it should be done with caution

14 Aug 2026 9:12 am
Trump announces up to 100 per cent tariffs on drones targeting China

US President Donald Trump has announced tariffs of up to 100 per cent on imported drones and components, citing national security and the need to reduce dependence on foreign suppliers

14 Aug 2026 9:10 am
Who is to blame for this shyt?

Guru Randhawas new song proves that streaming platforms, Reels, and algorithms have changed music forever. Its all about a hook, and a dance step. Is there any way to stop this madness?

14 Aug 2026 9:09 am
Selena Gomez and her mental health start-up sued over alleged fraud

The investors of Selena Gomez's mental health start-up have sued the singer, the company and her mother, alleging fraud worth USD 1.2 million. They also accused Selena of neglecting her duties to build and promote the start-up

14 Aug 2026 9:08 am
UEFA Super Cup: Luis Enrique speaks about PSG's victory against Aston Villa

PSG boss Luis Enrique hails teams fighting spirit despite not being in the best physical condition after summer break as they beat Aston Villa 2-1 to clinch UEFA Super Cup

14 Aug 2026 9:08 am
Colombia earthquake: Death toll reaches 273, nearly 3,824 injured

The death toll from Mondays 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Colombia has risen to 273, with 3,824 people injured and 377 still missing. More than 40,000 families have been affected, while thousands of homes and public buildings were damaged or destroyed

14 Aug 2026 9:04 am
Roger Federer loses billionaire status after On's share price collapse

According to Forbes, Federer lost $52mn (approx Rs 496cr) after Ons shares fell by nearly 19 per cent. His net worth now stands at $952mn (approx Rs 9083 crore).

14 Aug 2026 9:04 am
Neeraj Chopra gets into coaching?

Chopra said, stressing on the need to develop world-class coaches through multidisciplinary coach-development programmes.

14 Aug 2026 9:02 am
Two ADNOC vessels attacked in Strait of Hormuz, UAE condemns Iran

Two vessels belonging to UAE state-owned oil giant ADNOC were attacked while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday evening, according to UAE authorities and media reports

14 Aug 2026 9:02 am
Mumbai seniors face years-long property disputes as MahaRERA appeals pending

At 85, Mumbai homebuyer Venkataraja Rao is still waiting for his appeal before the MahaRERA Appellate Tribunal to be listed. His case, along with that of another elderly couple, highlights years-long property disputes involving refunds, possession and delayed legal relief

14 Aug 2026 9:01 am
Boosted by Nations Cup victory, we can finish on the podium: Savita Punia

The 36-year-old also pointed to the changing approach within the Indian team, with players taking greater responsibility for their fitness, recovery and preparation.

14 Aug 2026 8:59 am
Google brings sign-language-to-text technology to Pixel 11 for ASL users

Google has developed a sign-language-to-text model trained on more than 100,000 hours of data covering over 50 sign languages. The technology is moving from research to consumer devices with American Sign Language support on Pixel 11

14 Aug 2026 8:59 am
India's Satwiksairaj-Chirag are podium pushers!

As Indias doubles stars Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have beaten the worlds top pairs in the last two years, a medal is definitely within reach at the BWF World Championships, starting in Delhi on Aug 17; World No. 1 Koreans Kim Won Ho and Seo Seung Jae will eye gold

14 Aug 2026 8:57 am
US tests new 5G technology to detect and track drones without separate network

The US is testing Airspace Awareness-as-a-Service, a system designed to detect, track and monitor drones using existing 5G cellular infrastructure

14 Aug 2026 8:57 am
AUS vs BAN 1st Test: Hasan helps Bdesh take Day One honours vs Oz

Earlier, Hasan led an impressive display by the visitors seamers as Australia slumped to their lowest Test score against Bangladesh.

14 Aug 2026 8:55 am
Why a wild mushroom in China is known for making people hallucinate tiny humans

A sought-after wild mushroom found across Southwest China has gained an unusual reputation for causing vivid hallucinations when eaten raw or improperly prepared. Consumers have reportedly described seeing tiny people running across tables, climbing furniture

14 Aug 2026 8:55 am
IND vs SL Tests: Sri Lanka's head coach heaps praise on Gautam Gambhir

He [Gambhir] is a fantastic coach. He has had incredible success, won two World Cups [2025 Champions Trophy and 2026 T20 World Cup]. Hes also had success in the IPL, so his record speaks for itself. I really enjoyed working with him. I knew hed have success as a coach as well, said Kirsten.

14 Aug 2026 8:54 am
Viral 2024 video helps scientists identify new underground fish in Bihar

A short video posted on social media in 2024 helped scientists identify Gangaichthys indonepalicus, a tiny, colourless earthworm eel found beneath the Indo-Gangetic Plain in Bihar

14 Aug 2026 8:51 am
'Were just trying to focus on our strengths...': Gary Kirsten

Sri Lanka head coach Gary Kirsten says Team Indias depth makes them a formidable opposition; cautions his team to stay focussed across every session as its a short, two-Test series

14 Aug 2026 8:51 am
Chamoli tunnel rescue: 16 workers rescued, Dhami directs war-footing operation

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami took charge of the rescue operation after debris and water accumulated inside an under-construction THDC tunnel at Mayapur in Chamoli

14 Aug 2026 8:50 am
IND vs SL 1st Test: Galle could be gateway to Gill & Cos WTC revival

It will mark the 50th Test at this ground, making it the first centre in Asia to achieve that milestone.

14 Aug 2026 8:48 am
Congress, TMC, SP boycott Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birlas tea party

The Congress, Trinamool Congress and Samajwadi Party boycotted Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birlas customary tea party after the House was adjourned sine die on Thursday

14 Aug 2026 8:46 am
Sukhbir Singh Badal injured in Nanded gurdwara attack, out of danger

Shiromani Akali Dal chief and former Punjab deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal was injured in a knife attack at Gurdwara Mata Sahib Devan Ji Mugat in Maharashtras Nanded on Thursday

14 Aug 2026 8:41 am
Himachal Pradesh: 3.0 magnitude earthquake strikes Chambal on Friday

A magnitude 3.0 earthquake struck Chamba in Himachal Pradesh at 6:36 am on Friday, August 14, according to the National Centre for Seismology. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 5 km, making it a shallow earthquake

14 Aug 2026 8:40 am
Delhi murder accused opens fire while escaping police custody

Waseem Akram alias Lambu, 29, who is wanted in a murder case in Delhi, allegedly snatched a service pistol from an officer and opened fire at the police team around midnight on August 11.

14 Aug 2026 8:38 am
BTS RM and J-Hope attend Chris Brown, Usher's concert; leave fans fuming

BTS members Kim Namjoon, aka RM, and Jung Hoseok, aka J-Hope, have come under fire for attending a concert of Chris Brown and Usher after pictures of them went viral on social media. Fans have been fuming over them attending shows of artists who have a history of violence against women

14 Aug 2026 8:36 am
NDRF recovers cash, phones, Aadhaar cards during Kurla debris search

During search and debris-removal operations at Garib Nawaz Chawl in Kurla West, NDRF personnel recovered valuables belonging to affected residents, including cash wrapped in polythene bags, watches, mobile phones, PAN and Aadhaar cards

14 Aug 2026 8:34 am
Mumbai Ultra Run marks ninth edition on August 15 as blood drive shifts to Nov

The Mumbai Ultra Run will return to Shivaji Park on August 15 for its ninth edition, with runners taking on a 12-hour ultramarathon through loops between Shivaji Park and Worli

14 Aug 2026 8:31 am
Tiger travels 330 km from Yavatmal to Gautala, return to sanctuary after decades

A young male tiger travelled 330 km from Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary in Yavatmal to Gautala Autramghat Sanctuary in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar in 2021, marking the first confirmed tiger sighting there since 1940

14 Aug 2026 8:28 am
Vile Parle building faces fire compliance action after blaze kills toddler

The Mumbai Fire Brigade has issued an ultimatum to Shanta Bhuvan Society in Vile Parle after a fire broke out at the residential building, citing the absence of mandatory Form B, a fire safety compliance certificate. Officials also returned to record witness statements as part of the investigation

14 Aug 2026 8:11 am
Metro Line 2B crane breaks down near JVPD Junction, traffic snarls hit Juhu

A 400-metric-tonne crane deployed for Metro Line 2B construction developed a technical snag near JVPD Junction on Thursday morning, causing a traffic backlog of nearly 1.5 km at Juhu Circle and disrupting the school commute

14 Aug 2026 8:09 am
Maharashtra FDA warns against fake agents seeking money for licences

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration has warned food and drug businesses about people allegedly posing as FDA officials or authorised agents and demanding money to secure or expedite licences

14 Aug 2026 8:05 am
Dominos, Pizza Hut outlets face FDA action in Maharashtra crackdown

The Maharashtra FDAs Safe Food, Safe Maharashtra drive has put major restaurant chains under the scanner after inspections flagged expired pizza dough, suspected substandard paneer, pest-control lapses and poor food segregation

14 Aug 2026 8:01 am
Retired Bhandup teacher duped of Rs 5.85 lakh via fake Mahanagar Gas APK

A 72-year-old retired teacher from Bhandup was allegedly duped of Rs 5.85 lakh after a fraudster posing as a Mahanagar Gas representative convinced him to install an APK application

14 Aug 2026 7:57 am
Have You Heard? Yash's Toxic gets an 'A' certificate

Have You Heard? Yashs Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups has received an A certificate from the CBFC with a runtime of over 3 hours. The V Shantaram biopic, starring Siddhant Chaturvedi and Tamannaah Bhatia, has not been shelved, director Abhijeet Shirish Deshpande has clarified.

14 Aug 2026 7:45 am
Mera Tiranga, Meri Shaan campaign offers free pickup of used national flags

Ahead of Independence Day, NGO Making The Difference has launched the 2026 edition of its Mera Tiranga, Meri Shaan campaign, offering citizens, schools and housing societies free collection of used or damaged national flags through Porter or Rapido

14 Aug 2026 7:33 am
BKC-WEH connector opens as Fadnavis seeks fix for WEH congestion

The new connector linking Bandra-Kurla Complex and the Western Express Highway opened to traffic on Thursday, but Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis flagged congestion at its WEH landing and asked the MMRDA and BMC to explore solutions, including an underpass or grade separator

14 Aug 2026 7:30 am
Mugdha Godse on vertical storytelling and her micro-drama Blackmail

Foraying into vertical storytelling with Blackmail, actor Mugdha Godse is confident the new format will become the next big thing. For Godse, the appeal lay in the formats ability to tell tightly written, fast-paced stories

14 Aug 2026 7:28 am
Bollywood stuntman lived in parked auto for months after alleged gold theft

A 27-year-old Bollywood stuntman was arrested by MHB Colony police after allegedly stealing 35 grams of his mothers gold jewellery to fund a music album

14 Aug 2026 7:23 am
Jackky Bhagnani returns to acting with patriotic song Tere Rang Mein

After six years, actor-turned-producer Jackky Bhagnani is set to return in front of the camera with the song Tere Rang Mein, released days ahead of Independence Day

14 Aug 2026 7:22 am