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Swara Bhasker has been hospitalised after testing positive for dengue. Sharing a picture from the hospital, the actor wrote, Well that escalated fast. Dengue-fied and hospitalised! She has not revealed further details about her condition or treatment

Reese Witherspoons 84-year-old father, John Draper Witherspoon, was rushed to hospital after being found near the pool at his Nashville home. He was reportedly conscious when help arrived, while Reese later reassured concerned fans about his condition

Madhuri Dixit is set to host the Marathi edition of Kaun Banega Crorepati, marking her first association with the franchise as a host. The promo introducing her will reportedly be unveiled during KBC 18 premiere on August 10

Lock Upp 2 winner Shreya Kalra has ruled out joining Bigg Boss, saying her recent reality TV experience was mentally exhausting. She said she wants to focus on her career and may consider television opportunities as a host or mentor instead

Manisha Koirala revisits her beloved character Rajeshwari as 1942 A Love Story returns to cinemas in a restored version on August 21, 2026. She shared rare pictures and said the role changed her life in many ways

Avika Gor has been hospitalised with dengue after suffering 103-104 degree fever for five days. Her husband Milind Chandwani revealed she continued shooting and even travelled to Delhi for an ad, praising her dedication and respect for her craft

Mohit Suri gets nostalgic over Awarapan 2, calling it a long-lost love and old friend. He praises Emraan Hashmi, Disha Patani and director Vishesh Bhatt while urging fans to watch the sequel in theatres on August 14

Australia coach Andrew McDonald says the IPL can fit into a busy 12-month schedule, but managing fast bowler workloads remains critical ahead of the Ashes

Ashish Yadav earned Indias first medal with a silver in mens javelin at the World Athletics U20 Championships, as high jumper Pooja Singh made the final

Pradeep Rawats son Vikramaditya broke down at his fathers prayer meet, remembering the veteran actor as a man of honour. He vowed to carry forward his legacy. Rawat, known for Ghajini and Lagaan, died aged 74 after battling blood cancer

Mumbai Police constable Ganesh, 41, died of a heart attack while deployed outside Salman Khans residence. The actors security remains heightened amid threats linked to Lawrence Bishnoi

Kaisi Yeh Yaariaan actor Charlie Chauhan has reportedly married cricketer Ramandeep Singh in an intimate ceremony. Pictures from the wedding have surfaced online, offering fans glimpses of the couples traditional celebrations as they begin a new chapter together

Jugal Hansraj is set to return in Shekhar Kapurs Masoom: The Next Generation, reuniting with Naseeruddin Shah and Shabana Azmi. The spiritual sequel explores family, identity and generational relationships, with Manoj Bajpayee, Nithya Menen and A. R. Rahman also attached

On their recent visit to the city, the team from Sienna Calcutta explains why Indias future lies in forgotten ingredients and regional flavours

Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan have begun the final schedule of Anees Bazmees yet-untitled family comedy in Mumbai. The 15-day stint includes a song featuring the leads and a large-scale comic climax involving Raashii Khanna and other cast members

Krishnakumar was J&Ks bowling coach for the last three seasons. Nabi spoke to him after getting his national call-up.

However, the lake levels remain significantly lower than 2024, when the lakes had 13,09,043 million litres, accounting for 90.44 per cent of the total live storage

J&K skipper Paras Dogra believes teammate and pacer Auqib Nabi, who recently earned his maiden India call-up, will justify the faith of selectors by making a strong impression in the upcoming two-Test series in Sri Lanka

Given Team Indias struggles against the turning ball, recently-retired Ajinkya Rahane advises batters to be proactive in their shot-making against a spin-heavy Sri Lankan attack during upcoming away Test series

However, Cathedral hit back in the closing moments as Taara Doshi (30th min) netted the late winner.

The event will take place at Rajan Khinvasara Billiards and Snooker Academy at Jairaj Sports & Convention Centre from August 12-15, with 64 players from 37 countries taking part in it.

Ariha earned 8.650 for artistry, 7.600 for execution and 2.850 for difficulty to seal the title.

The victory also helped the Indian avenge a defeat in their only previous meeting at the Malaysia Super 100 last year.

The Metropolitan Police said on Friday that Toney, 30, was charged on Thursday, July 31, with assault, causing actual bodily harm.

The US Senate has passed a bipartisan Russia sanctions bill by an 86-11 vote that could allow President Donald Trump to impose 100 per cent tariffs on goods from countries among the top five importers of Russian oil and gas, including India and China.

The Uttarakhand government has banned the manufacture, storage, transportation and sale of imitation dairy products such as paneer, ghee and butter made using vegetable oils, starch and chemicals instead of milk

We firmly believe that the way forward is to continue working under your leadership, in order to continue developing a better and even more inclusive sport, the AFA statement said.

A Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence has asked DRDO to urgently notify measurable Key Performance Indicators covering costs, technological maturity, deadlines and operational effectiveness, while seeking stronger project monitoring and continued investment in defence R&D

Thanks to his exceptional form, the Adhirajsingh-trained Encino enjoys a slender edge in the feature race

Star shuttler PV Sindhu says recent vacations with husband Venkata Datta Sai have turned into work trips as she researches international venues for a multi-sport project with Andhra govt

Scholes said football is harder than tennis. Ive never heard a bigger load of rubbish in my life. Come on, Scholes, lets go play some tennis and see how long you can last out there.

The city recorded relatively low rainfall between 8 am on August 7 and 8 am on August 8. The average rainfall recorded during the period was 1.83 mm in the city, 3.40 mm in the eastern suburbs and 0.80 mm in the western suburbs

Roccuzzo Instagrammed this picture to her 42mn followers, cooling off in the swimming pool of their $10.75mn (approx Rs 102cr) Fort Lauderdale mansion.

RSS chiefs call to listen to Gen Z protesters raises a bigger question: Is this a shift in tone, a warning to the BJP, or a bid to reconnect with Indias youngest voters before 2029?

Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds are also expected in parts of the country. The weather department has advised people to exercise caution in areas prone to waterlogging, flooding and other rain-related disruptions

A number of roads have been marked for initial action. With encroachment removal, footpath infra repairs and beautification has been cited.

BJP MP Anurag Thakur has attacked the Congress amid lobbying over Karnataka Cabinet portfolios, citing an audio clip allegedly involving Congress leaders and raising allegations that offerings were made to secure ministerial positions. He has asked Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi to respond.

During the phone call on Thursday evening, both leaders reviewed progress on various aspects of the India-Israel Special Strategic Partnership and also discussed the current situation in West Asia.

The Anti-Narcotics Cell has busted two suspected drug supply networks in Mumbai, seizing cocaine and MDMA worth nearly Rs 1.80 crore

Pune traffic police have launched Operation Modification against bikers using illegal modified silencers and garages fitting unauthorised exhaust systems

Wakad-based real estate entrepreneur Tushar Vaman Bhumkar died after his Fortuner SUV collided with a slow-moving tempo inside the Missing Link tunnel on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway

The Union Environment Ministry has directed the Maharashtra Forest Department to examine complaints over concrete laid around roadside trees across Mumbai and take action under existing laws and court directions. The Ministry has also sought an Action Taken Report on the steps initiated

A woman was allegedly assaulted and threatened by a male passenger inside a general compartment of a Goregaon-CSMT local train on August 5. A video of the incident went viral, following which Andheri Railway police registered an FIR and questioned both the woman and the accused

Shabana Azmi, hospitalised since July 30 with H1N1 swine flu and chronic bronchitis, will miss promotions for Batwara 1947 and Awarapan 2. Despite her health setback, the veteran actor remains optimistic about both releases and their reception

Willingdon Sports Club has resumed its food operations 10 days after the Maharashtra FDA suspended its food licence over alleged hygiene and structural lapses. The club reopened after completing corrective measures prescribed by the regulator

Days after Municipal Commissioner Ashwini Bhide launched the BMC's Pedestrian First campaign and inspected footpaths in Vile Parle, the civic body has floated more than 15 tenders for footpath repairs and upgrades across several Mumbai suburbs

Bandra Gymkhana members will gather for an Extraordinary General Meeting on August 9 to vote on a resolution seeking the immediate removal of president Dr Cheryl Misquitta. The decision will be taken through a secret ballot, with the result expected on the same day

A student allegedly opened fire at a high school in Nonthaburi province near Bangkok on Friday, killing at least 10 people, including five school staff members. Authorities said the gunman later took his own life after also killing his two grandparents

Two members of Iran's women's football team, Atefeh Ramezanisadeh and Fatemeh Pasandideh, said on Thursday that they have been granted Australian citizenship, marking a significant development for the two players

Voice artiste Ketan Kavva, who dubbed Jaafar Jackson in the Hindi version of Michael, says his focus was on capturing Jaafars emotions rather than imitating Michael Jackson. He believes modern dubbing demands authenticity, with voice artistes approaching characters like actors