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After responding to Aamir Khan's claim that his 3 Idiots character Phunsukh Wangdu was not based on him, activist, educator and environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk has now reacted to Salman Khan's remarks on his hunger strike during the NEET protests.

Nepal PM Balendra Shah and ministers will donate a month's salary to the Disaster Relief Fund after devastating floods in Rasuwa. The cabinet also approved 25,000 MT of DAP fertiliser from India and ordered a relief package for flood-hit people and businesses.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted India's investor-friendly policies, greater tax certainty and ongoing reforms while urging Canadian businesses and institutional investors to explore new opportunities and partnerships across sectors.

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara acknowledged that he had wanted to become Chief Minister and confirmed that former CM Siddaramaiah had proposed his name to the Congress high command.

Nepal continues search-and-rescue operations as hundreds remain dead and more than 800 people are unaccounted for, with India, China and other international institutions also supporting relief efforts.

A police personnel was also injured in the confrontation, and both were admitted to Sanjay Gandhi Hospital. Police have registered a case under relevant sections of the law and the Arms Act, while further investigation is underway.

India is coordinating with Nepalese and Chinese authorities to locate and evacuate Indians stranded or missing on both sides of the border. Nepal's flood death toll has crossed 270, while more than 800 people remain uncontactable

Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar dismissed speculation that Planning and Statistics Minister B. Nagendra may resign over the tribal welfare scam, saying he is innocent and that the party has confidence in his leadership.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis felicitated comedian Samay Raina for his contribution to the Digital Arrest cyber-awareness short film and the 1930 Maharashtra Cyber Anthem. Reflecting on his past run-ins with the Maharashtra Cyber Cell during the India's Got Latent controversy, Samay

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma sparked speculation with his cryptic post on X, saying, Now watching #Dhurandhar again, shortly after the release of Yash-starrer Toxic. Although RGV did not mention Toxic, netizens interpreted the post as an indirect dig at the film, especially given his earlier criticism of the Dhurandhar 2 and Toxic clash.

An old Raksha Bandhan advertisement featuring Kangana Ranaut in a strapless dress has resurfaced after she criticised Kriti Sanon for wearing a bralette in a Rakhi ad, with netizens accusing her of double standards.

The Indian rupee settled 11 paise lower at 95.55 against the US dollar on Thursday, pressured by a stronger American currency and weak domestic equities. Easing crude oil prices provided some support amid discussions between Iran and Oman over a possible shipping corridor through the Strait.

The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the J&K Police Crime Branch has arrested Junaid-ul-Islam from Bengaluru in connection with an alleged Rs 2-crore investment fraud case. The accused allegedly collected money from several people in Kashmir by promising monthly returns of 10 per cent while claiming an association with an e-commerce company.

J&K Transport Minister Satish Sharma has reportedly sought the immediate removal of Transport Commissioner Vishesh Paul Mahajan, accusing him of defiance, insubordination and bypassing the ministry. The letter, dated August 6, has gone viral on social media, though the government has neither confirmed nor denied its authenticity.