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Ahead of India's 600th Test, skipper Shubman Gill reflects on his captaincy journey, WTC final ambitions, and the challenge facing Sri Lanka in Galle

Choreographer Vaibhavi Merchant shared heartwarming pictures with her fav girls Rani Mukerji and Rekha from the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2026. Rekha also felicitated Rani, who received a special citation for excellence in acting at the festival

Manchester United boss Michael Carrick seeks additional squad reinforcements as the club's transfer outlay falls short of their top-flight rivals ahead of the new season

Veteran midfielder Manpreet Singh approaches his fourth Hockey World Cup determined to lead India to the title and secure an elusive World Cup medal

Rashmika Mandanna has opened up about how recovering from a hip injury has changed her perspective on life and work. The actress reflected on the pressure to constantly hustle and said being forced to slow down has helped her appreciate rest, family, gratitude

A statement, issued by union president Shashank Rao, said that the organisation said the existing deadline and available training infrastructure were not sufficient to train the state's large commercial driver workforce

Maharashtra government officials said 584 students at government and aided tribal ashram schools died over the past two years. The deaths were attributed to snakebite, illness, sickle cell disease, accidents and suicide, amid criticism following three girls deaths in Gadchiroli

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah brings a food safety crackdown into Gokuldham as FDA officials raid Madhavi Bhides pickle business after allegedly finding glass in her products. The topical storyline has viewers comparing the fictional action to Maharashtra FDA commissioner Tukaram Mundhe

The operation was carried out under the guidance of Sion Division ACP Mahendra More and led by Sion Police Station Senior Police Inspector Sarita Tawde

Sonu Nigam has opened up about Auto-Tune and its growing role in the music industry, admitting that he uses pitch-correction technology for certain songs. However, the singer stressed that technology should enhance a performance rather than replace vocal ability

A couple from Thane's Naupada area allegedly lost Rs 29.38 lakh after cyber fraudsters posing as NTL Media Limited representatives lured them with online tasks and promised high returns. The accused allegedly demanded more money when the couple tried to withdraw their earnings

The protest was focused on demands including official spaces for businesses run by disabled people, pending requests for relocation of business spaces, alleged selective action by authorities and equal enforcement of rules

Diana Penty gave fans a glimpse of a fun, hectic day after staying up late with her friends. The actress shared a video of herself getting her hair and makeup done inside a car as she rushed to her next commitment

The End of Oak Street flips the dinosaur movie formula by sending an ordinary 1980s suburban neighbourhood millions of years into the past. With no superheroes or trained scientists to save them, families must survive prehistoric predators

Tata Steel on Friday said the company will sell its entire stake in Jamshedpur Football and Sporting Private Limited to Churchill Brothers Sports Club for a nominal amount of Rs 100

Matthew McConaughey has revealed that he turned down the role of Joel in The Last of Us, explaining that he was not focused on acting when the opportunity came his way. The actor said he was exploring writing and leadership roles at the time

Mumbai is likely to experience generally cloudy skies and moderate rainfall on Friday, August 14, according to the IMD. Thane is under a yellow alert for isolated heavy rain. The city recorded up to 23.19 mm of average rainfall in the Eastern Suburbs over the past 24 hours

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

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

Khushi Kapoor remembered her late mother Sridevi on her 62nd birth anniversary with a heartwarming childhood throwback. The picture features Sridevi, Boney Kapoor and young Khushi standing between her parents and holding their hands

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

The Delhi High Court questioned whether the reputation associated with the Bachchan family name can legally extend across generations while hearing Aaradhya Bachchans case over allegedly false health reports

Yash praised Sudev Nair for his immense contribution to Toxic, calling him the films invisible pillar. He said the movie would not have happened without Sudev, who stepped up whenever cast dates clashed

Ahead of the series, the visitors will miss out on the services of their lead pacer Jasprit Bumrah. Skipper Shubman Gill sees his absence as an opportunity for someone else to step up and deliver a big performance

Many students, residents, peace committee members and volunteers participated in a drug awareness rally in Chembur on Friday under the Maharashtra government's Drugs Free Mumbai Campaign 2026

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

Mumbai Police arrested a 48-year-old man for allegedly adulterating Amul and Gokul milk with impure water at his residence in Kandivali East. Police recovered 74 litres of adulterated milk, empty milk pouches and other materials during a raid

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

Deepti Sharma sees the ongoing mega event as an opportunity to prepare for the upcoming Women's Asia Cup 2026. The Indian also said that giving her best is helping her grow as a cricketer

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

Former cricketer Harbhajan Singh said that Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is extraordinary and has not seen a player who can dominate the world at such a young age. The former cricketer feels that the only way to survive against the Bihar-born cricketer is to attack and dismiss him

A portion of a 25-year-old tenement collapsed in Brahmand, Thane West, early Friday, leaving two people with minor leg injuries. Authorities declared the remaining structure hazardous and temporarily evacuated three buildings

Suriya's emotional drama film Vishwanath And Sons has finally hit the screens, and fans have been rushing to the theatres to catch the early shows. The early reviews of the film are out on social media, and it includes mixed reactions

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

Actress Pavithra Gowda who is currently facing imprisonment in the Renukaswamy murder case was reprimanded by Karnataka HC for allegedly using headphones in prison. Additionally, the court also dismissed Darshan Thoogudeepa's plea challenging co-accused Pradosh's application to become an approver

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

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

The 17th edition of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) has officially begun, with a press conference held on Thursday in the presence of several prominent members of the Indian film industry, including Dulquer Salmaan, Vijay Varma and Rishab Shetty

Ariana Grande appears to have made her rekindled romance with Ricky Alvarez officially on Instagram as she shared pictures of the two together in a recent photo dump

On the eve of the release of her film 'Batwara 1947' with Sunny Deol, actress Preity Zinta shared her look test photo for her character Hamida. Directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, 'Batwara 1947' is set during India's Partition and explores a story of love, sacrifice and resilience

Yash recently praised Kiara Advani's dedication and commitment on the sets of Toxic despite being pregnant with her daughter. The actor revealed that they would be worried about her well-being and would take care of her

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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).

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