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Bollywood actor Jugal Hansraj is set to return to the Masoom universe with Shekhar Kapur's Masoom: The Next Generation. The actor, who made his debut as a child artiste in the 1983 drama, will reunite with Kapur as well as Naseeruddin Shah and Shabana Azmi, who were part of the original film.

Director Honey Trehan, who helmed Satluj, also known as Punjab 95, has urged supporters not to raise or donate money to recover the films losses. In a statement, Trehan thanked audiences for their support and addressed reports of fundraising efforts being organised at gurdwaras in India and abroad.

In a country where traffic congestion has become a part of daily life, a young innovator from the mountains of Uttarakhand has offered a glimpse into what the future of personal mobility could look like....

Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has suggested that Mumbai Indians should seek a major return if they decide to trade captain Hardik Pandya. It is not being understood that three franchises, including Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings are heavily interested in the all-rounder, but the three-time champions could be slightly ahead in the negotiations.

In 2007, filmmaker Mohit Suri and Emraan Hashmi worked together on Awarapan and breathed life into Shivam Pandit and turned it into the sensation that it is today. Almost two years later, Awarapan 2 arrives, a film that features Emraan in the lead role, but with a different director. The film's trailer was released on August 6, and Mohit, who helmed the previous film, has reviewed the trailer.

In a significant development, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye on Friday signed a key joint defence agreement under which any attack against one of them will be treated as an attack against all of them. The pact was signed amid increasing security concerns in the wake of escalating tensions in West Asia.

Bollywood actor Manoj Bajpayee's Governor and Kangana Ranaut-starrer Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata, which arrived in theatres in June, are now making their way to streaming platforms. While Governor has already started streaming on Prime Video, Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata will premiere on ZEE5 on August 14.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay's wife, Sangeetha, has now withdrawn her divorce petition. However, she had levelled several serious allegations against the actor-turned-politician.

Netflix's The Last House has started streaming, with early reactions on X focusing on its unsettling premise, performances and slow-building tension. Directed by Louis Leterrier, the sci-fi thriller follows a family whose home suddenly becomes impossible to leave, forcing them to confront an unexplained threat from within the place that was meant to keep them safe.

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Friday reached out to the protesting Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) aspirants in Ranchi, assuring them that his government is willing to engage...

In a major development, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay's wife, Sangeetha, has withdrawn the divorce petition she had filed before a local court. The case has now been officially withdrawn, bringing an unexpected turn to the high-profile matter.

It's not every day that a filmmaker known for delivering blockbustersdecides to step in front of the camera. With DC, Lokesh Kanagaraj takes that leap. The film, also starringWamiqa Gabbi, has hit the screens today, and the internet can't stop talking about it.

Former India cricketer Ajinkya Rahane announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on July 30. A week later, he signed for Amsterdam Flames as a marquee player for the inaugural European T20 Premier League...

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued new, stricter guidelines to curb the arbitrariness of loan recovery agents. The rules will be implemented nationwide from January 1, 2027 and will protect millions of borrowers across the country who take loans from banks and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs). Strict guidelines have been established to ensure transparency in the recovery process and prevent customer harassment. This development holds significance because there have been frequent c

The FIFA World Cup 2026 ended in heartbreak for 2022 champions Argentina and their ace Lionel Messi. Throughout the tournament, Argentina survived several close calls but managed to make it to the final of the tournament through sheer perseverance and some brilliant performances by Lionel Messi.

Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi on Friday, discussing the situation of law and order, and the functioning of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)...

Prime Video has finally dropped the trailer for the second season of its reality series The Traitors, and things look far more intense this time. Hosted once again by Karan Johar, the new season returns to the grand Suryagarh Palace in Jaisalmer, where trust is scarce, and every move could change the game.

Veteran actressUsha Nadkarni is a well-known name in the television industry, with a career spanning nearly seven decades. She has worked in several Hindi and Marathi films and television shows and is best known for her role in the daily soap Pavitra Rishta.

The IPL (Indian Premier League) 2027 is looming on the horizon, and ahead of the start of the tournament next year, there have been several rumours of potential trades between the franchises flying around. One...

The story of the Kargil War has been told through many perspectives over the years. But Operation Safed Sagar shifts the spotlight to a lesser-known chapter of the conflict, one that highlights the Indian Air Force's historic high-altitude mission during the 1999 war. Backed by extensive research and inspired by real events, the Netflix series attempts to honour the courage of the Golden Arrows Squadron while also capturing the emotional cost of war. Does it manage to strike the right balance be

Chaos in Bihar's Patna after speeding bus crushes man to death; several vehicles torched

Days after delivering a blow to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) by winning the Bankipur byelection in Bihar, Jan Suraaj chief Prashant Kishor met Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sunetra Pawar, fueling speculations in the political corridor of the state.

England cricket is undergoing massive changes, especially in Test cricket. With the retirement of Ben Stokes from international cricket, the side is looking for its next skipper in Test cricket, and with Joe Root taking...

The long-running Cauvery water dispute erupted in the Tamil Nadu Assembly on Friday, with Chief Minister Vijay and Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin engaging in a heated exchange over Karnataka's proposed Mekedatu dam project.

All three Muslim MPs of the Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI) are with the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and have decided to extended their support to the ruling coalition, said party leader Khalilur Rahman on Friday.

The Indian team is taking on Sri Lanka Cricket XI in a three-day practice game in preparation for the upcoming two-game Test series between the two sides. With the start of the game, it is...

Varun Tej's much-awaited horror comedy Korean Kanakaraju has finally hit theatres on August 7, and the first audience reactions are already pouring in. Written and directed by Merlapaka Gandhi, the film also stars Ritika Nayak and Satya in key roles.

Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin-led Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) could back the Modi government if it decides to introduce the Delimitation Bill again in the Parliament, but has laid down three conditions for...

England batter Will Jacks has caught the eye of many after producing a piece of brilliance in The Hundred 2026. The 23rd game of the tournament saw London Spirit take on MI London at the...

A well in Gujarat's Morbi district has caught everyone's attention after it generated unexplained waves and ripples, which left the people confused and amazed at the same time. The 18-foot-deep well is located in the Veerparda village of the Morbi taluka.

At least 15students were injured in a shooting at a school in Thailand's Nonthaburi province, just north of Bangkok, on Friday, according to local media reports. Preliminary reports also indicated that multiple people may have...

A New Mexico court has ordered Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, to pay USD 567 million to address harms caused to young people by its platforms, in the second phase of a landmark trial the social media giant lost in March.

Lok Sabha has passed a Bill to amend the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007. With this, the government will have the authority to permit banks and other service providers to levy charges on payments through the unified payments interface (UPI) and other notified electronic payment modes. The amendment seeks to remove the existing legal provision that prevents banks and payment service providers from charging Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on notified electronic payment modes. It is important

Actress Ameesha Patel has recently grabbed attention after responding to an internet user who questioned why she has not married yet with a savage reply. The actor recently conducted an 'Ask Ameesha' session on X (formerly Twitter), where she answered questions from her fans.

An Indian-origin student, who had gone missing during a solo hiking trip in eastern Sierra Nevada of California , has been found dead, said authorities. The deceased was identified as Vikram Mubayi, who was a PhD student at the Department of Chemical Engineering in University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB).

A suspicious Scorpio vehicle evaded a police checkpoint at Chanderkote in Ramban district early Friday while travelling from Srinagar towards Jammu, prompting security forces to launch a search operation.

The contentious Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, will be taken up for discussion and passage in Parliament on August 12 and will not be implemented retrospectively, Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma said after meeting Union...

While clouds of uncertainty continues over Mojtaba Khamenei's whereabouts, Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian met the Supreme Leader at a secret location in Tehran for only a few minutes and that too in complete darkness where...

Emraan Hashmi's Awarapan 2 has been creating a buzz ever since its trailer was unveiled on Thursday. Directed by Nitin Kakkar, the film serves as the sequel to the 2007 cult classic Awarapan. Apart from Emraan Hashmi, the film also stars Disha Patani. Veteran actor Shabana Azmi plays one of the antagonists, but the trailer also introduced another villain with an interesting Bollywood connection. Here's everything you need to know about him.

The number of US student visas issued to Indian nationals fell by 62 per cent in 2025 compared with the previous year, marking a significantly steeper decline than the 34 per cent drop recorded for Chinese students, according to a report by a US-based think tank.

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Trkiye will sign a trilateral defence pact on Friday against the backdrop of the over five-month long conflict between the United States (US) and Iran that disrupted global supply, led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and drawn other Gulf states.

The Indian team is all set to take on Sri Lanka in a two-game Test series. The two sides will take on each other in the first Test of the series at the Galle International Stadium from August 15th. Ahead of the series, the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) came forward and announced the India squad for the series.

The much-awaited teaser of Nani's Telugu action epic, The Paradise, was released by the makers on Thursday, August 6. Directed by Srikanth Odela, the film also stars Raghav Juyal in a lead role. The pan-India film tells the story of a marginalised tribe's fight against discrimination and their struggle for citizenship.

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday (local time) that the conflict with Iran, which began on February 28, will likely end pretty soon as he believes that the Islamic Republic would not be able to go much longer. However, he reiterated that Tehran could not be allow to acquire a nuclear weapon.

Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav is facing fresh financial trouble, with Central Bank of India moving towards the auction of a property in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, over outstanding dues of more than Rs 16.61 crore. A notice has been pasted on the property, warning that it could be auctioned online on September 9, 2026, if the dues are not cleared within the stipulated period.

Bangladesh all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz played a scintillating knock against Cricket Australia XI in Darwin ahead of the Test series. He smacked an unbeaten century to guide his side out of trouble on the opening...

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand has confirmed that he will contest for the post of FIDE deputy president in the governing body's upcoming elections. Earlier, he had said he would stay away from the race to spend more time with his family. However, he changed his mind and has now confirmed that he will remain involved with the federation's leadership.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha on Thursday (August 6) raised the issue of 'referral commission' and 'cut money' arrangements between doctors and diagnostic centers in the Parliament. He alleged that some...

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has decided to send separate Indian squads for the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup and the international friendly against Brazil after both events were scheduled during overlapping dates.

In a major breakthrough against organised cybercrime, the Mumbai Police Crime Branch has busted an international cyber fraud syndicate that allegedly facilitated online scams and illegal gaming transactions through fake bank accounts and SIM cards. Twelve accused have been arrested from Goa, while investigators say the racket was being operated by handlers based in Dubai. The action followed a probe into a case registered at Paydhuni Police Station in Mumbai.