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Television host Mini Mathur emerged as the first-ever winner of Alliance; he took home a Rs 50 lakh prize. During the final week of the show, Salman Khan entered the Alliance HQ and had an emotional conversation with his brother Sohail Khan about his divorce from Seema Sajdeh, encouraging him to move on with his life.

The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 seeks to amend the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010, which governs how individuals, associations and organisations receive and use foreign donations.

The debate has also gained international attention after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that American foreign aid would increasingly be routed directly to national governments instead of NGOs, adding a new dimension to the discussion on regulating foreign funding

A Chandigarh district court has summoned Salman Khan, his sister Alvira Khan Agnihotri and the directors of Style and Content Jewellery Pvt Ltd in connection with an alleged cheating case linked to a Being Human jewellery showroom.

Farah Khan hosted a grand Lock Upp 2 success party after the finale, attended by several contestants namely Harshad Chopda, Akanksha Chamola, Sunita Ahuja, Apoorva Shreya Kalra, her boyfriend Rishabh Jaiswal. While Shilpa Shinde, Akanksha Choudhary and Sufi Motiwala were missing from the celebrations.

The food regulator alleged that the claims were misleading and violated advertising and organic food regulations, while also objecting to the use of the Jaivik Bharat logo on some products. Dabur has defended its labelling, saying it complies with existing laws and industry practices, and argued that it has never made misleading claims.

Authorities said deputies responding to the scene found several victims with gunshot wounds, while local officials reported that three family members, including the suspected shooter, were killed

Actor Pradeep Rawat was laid to rest in Mumbai after passing away at the age of 74 following a relapse of cancer. Bollywood stars, including Aamir Khan, Ashutosh Gowariker and the Lagaan team, attended his funeral, while Salman Khan paid tribute on social media

This year's biggest risers, the bartenders shaping the region, and how six days inside Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace celebrated Asia's bar scene at its best.

The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, seeks to empower the government to create a Designated Authority to take over the management of foreign contributions when an organisation's FCRA registration is cancelled.

While JKLM has planned the march on August 6, All India Students' Association (AISA) and other people's organisation has planned on August 7. Common students, who are not associated with any political parties and do not want political interferences in students' movement, planned their march on August 10.

Student leader Devendra Nath Mahto, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike over alleged irregularities in Jharkhand recruitment exams, agreed to drink water after climate activist Sonam Wangchuk urged him not to risk his life during a video call.

For Jammu's Valmiki community, August 5 is a day of celebration as the abrogation of Article 35-A in 2019 ended decades of discrimination, restoring constitutional rights, domicile status, government job opportunities, land ownership, education, and equal citizenship after a 63-year struggle.

The Vijay-led TVK government unveiled its maiden Revised Budget for 2026-27, announcing an AI and innovation city called 'Arivagam', a new industrial policy, mobile healthcare units for senior citizens, and welfare schemes for the transgender community.

India, stated Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, categorically rejects the political absurdity and futile attempts by Pakistan to observe the so-called Youm-e-Istehsal to spread malicious propaganda against India.

As per a report in HT, Siddharth Tiwari confime the cause of Pradeep's death, he said, He was suffering from cancer, and it had relapsed. He has died a few hours back. He had been admitted to the hospital for over a month now.

Under the directive issued by Food Safety Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe, the ban covers manufacturing, processing, packaging, storage, transport, distribution, wholesale, retail and sale of the product.

DY Patil, a senior Congress leader, former Governor of West Bengal and Bihar, and a noted educationist, died at the age of 90 on Tuesday. Patil breathed his last at his residence in Maharashtra's Kolhapur

Air India confirmed that flight AI2379, operating from Phuket to Delhi on 4 August, experienced a brief in-flight turbulence-related event during cruise, resulting in a momentary change in altitude.

The makers of Bigg Boss Hindi Season 20 have unveiled the first teaser, confirming the show's September 6 premiere on JioHotstar and Colors. Salman Khan returns as host and teases a mystery-filled season. The list of contestants is yet to be announced

The rollout of E20 petrol, made up of 80 per cent petrol and 20 per cent ethanol, has received backlash from opposition parties and several consumer groups, who have expressed concern about its effect on older vehicles not built to run on fuel containing 20 per cent ethanol.

Social media influencer Faizan Ansari has filed a complaint with the Delhi Police against CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, alleging physical assault and financial backing of protests. He claimed that Uorfi Javed accepted Rs 1 lakh to support CJP during the NEET paper leak protests. Uorfi denied the allegations.

As the agitation intensified, the Jharkhand CID alleged that arrested government employee Abhay Kumar Tiwari led a paper leak syndicate that earned nearly 25 crore by manipulating recruitment exams. Tiwari, one of 11 people arrested, has been accused of charging candidates up to 25 lakh for final selection.

Many WhatsApp users saw an 'account in review' message instead of their normal chat screen. During the review period, affected users were unable to use WhatsApp's main features, including messaging and calling.

The panel questioned Meta, Google, YouTube, Snapchat, X, and government ministries on digital platform accountability, seeking written responses within 10 days. It demanded Meta provide an audit trail of the post's removal and restoration, while also raising concerns over content moderation, cybercrime, AI-generated misinformation, deepfakes, and online scams.

J&K fast bowler Auqib Nabi has received his maiden India Test call-up after replacing injured Jasprit Bumrah for the upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka. The selection rewards the Baramulla pacer's outstanding domestic performances, including 104 wickets across the last two Ranji Trophy seasons and a pivotal role in J&K's historic maiden Ranji Trophy triumph.

Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 contestant Gaurav Khanna's painful injuries after a rubber-bullet stunt have gone viral. Amid online criticism, Banijay CEO Deepak Dhar said the stunt was not brutal and complied with all required safety procedures.

The Karnataka Cabinet expansion has sparked fresh dissent within the Congress, with several MLAs protesting after being denied ministerial berths despite Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar's appeal for patience.

As Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor claims his electoral win, we trace his remarkable journey from high-profile campaign strategist to standalone politician. Here is a look at the major victories and setbacks along the way

Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary congratulated Prashant Kishor on his victory in the Bankipur Assembly bypoll, saying the people had chosen Jan Suraaj in the democratic process. He said he respects the public mandate and wished Kishor success.

The BJP retained Gujarat's Manjalpur Assembly seat after Satish Govindbhai Patel defeated Congress' Bhikhabhai Rabari by over 30,000 votes, according to the Election Commission. Meanwhile, Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor strengthened his lead in Bihar's Bankipur, while Congress led in Madhya Pradesh's Datia

Months after facing backlash over the viral 370 biryani crowd-work controversy, comedian Pranit More made an emotional return to stand-up during a June 14 show in Georgia. Welcomed with loud cheers and applause.

He ruled out immediate electoral politics, saying the group aims to function as a public pressure movement, and pledged to continue supporting students and raising issues related to education and unemployment across the country

The government is replacing a colonial-era law with one that seeks to preserve access to banking evidence while protecting banks from unnecessary legal proceedings, shifting the emphasis to better-targeted judicial oversight rather than unrestricted access to banking records.

The Jharkhand Crime Investigation Department (CID), which is probing alleged irregularities in the 14th JPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination, launched a major statewide crackdown on Monday, carrying out simultaneous raids at more than 20 locations across the state.

The U.S. President said he will order American forces to hold off on new strikes against Iran, claiming West Asia allies had reached the parameters of a deal to end the war

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh reviewed the implementation roadmap of the Ujh Multipurpose Project in Jammu and Kashmir, saying it will generate up to 212 MW of electricity, irrigate nearly 90,000 hectares across J&K and Punjab, supply drinking water to Kathua, and strengthen water security, agriculture and border management.

Thousands of residents reportedly boycotted the first phase of PoJK Assembly elections as JAAC-led protests intensified, with demonstrators calling the polls a sham and demanding political rights.

The Centre informed the Rajya Sabha that 35 workers lost their lives and three others suffered serious injuries at NHPC and CVPPL hydropower projects in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district over the past five years. It also stated that compensation has been paid in most cases, safety audits are being conducted regularly, and there is no evidence that project-related blasting or tunnelling has caused damage to nearby houses or structures.

Mehbooba Mufti's remarks at Jantar Mantar on Kashmir protests have triggered a political storm, with the NC, Apni Party and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah demanding a public apology.

The Union Territory of Ladakh will host India's first-ever Global Black-necked Crane Festival from August 10 to 14 across Leh, Tso Kar and Hanle to promote wildlife conservation, sustainable tourism and community participation. Dedicated to the Black-necked Crane, Ladakh's state bird and the world's only alpine crane, the festival aims to showcase the ecological and cultural significance of the Changthang wetlands.

The NIA Special Court in Jammu rejected the 20-day interim bail plea of former DySP Davinder Singh, accused in a high-profile terror-linked case, but granted him five days of custody parole on humanitarian grounds to attend his late father's religious rituals in Srinagar. The court held that with his regular bail already rejected and an appeal pending in the High Court, there was no ground for interim bail.

J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said the first International Film Festival of Jammu & Kashmir (IFFJK) would herald a new era in the Union Territory's partnership with the film industry and help restore Kashmir's historic status as a preferred filmmaking destination. Speaking at the curtain-raiser event, he outlined the government's vision to create a filmmaker-friendly ecosystem, promote local talent, and position IFFJK as a globally recognised annual film festival.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah assured the family of martyred Jammu and Kashmir Police Head Constable Ashiq Hussain Qureshi of the government's full support after speaking to his son over the phone. Meanwhile, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha visited the bereaved family in Budgam, paid tributes to the fallen policeman, promised continued assistance, and reaffirmed the administration's commitment to dismantling the terror ecosystem and eliminating terrorism from Jammu and Kashmir.

A political controversy erupted in J&K after security forces demolished the houses of two Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists following the targeted killing of Police Head Constable Ashiq Hussain Qureshi in Anantnag. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti criticised the action as unconstitutional and counterproductive, while security agencies intensified anti-terror operations and detained thousands of suspects across the Kashmir Valley.

At Hyatt Centric Sector 17, a hidden speakeasy, destination-led dining and immersive heritage walks make a compelling case for Chandigarh as more than a stopover

PDP president Mehbooba Mufti joined protesting students at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, backing their demands while reviving the debate over the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35-A. Calling the August 5, 2019 decision unconstitutional, she accused the Centre of undermining democracy, demanded the resignation of the minister concerned, and said India's youth would play a decisive role in safeguarding the Constitution.

A Jammu and Kashmir Police head constable, Ashiq Hussain, was martyred after terrorists opened fire on security forces during a cordon and search operation in Anantnag district on Tuesday. The operation, launched on specific intelligence inputs, remains underway as security forces have intensified the cordon to prevent the terrorists from escaping. Unconfirmed reports suggest that The Resistance Front (TRF) has claimed responsibility for the attack.

A devastating cloudburst in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district reduced Mohammad Latief's home to rubble within minutes after he stepped out to move his car. Eight members of his family were killed or remain buried under debris, while nearby villages also suffered heavy casualties and widespread destruction in the flash floods.