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The Jharkhand government has cancelled the JSSC-CGL exam and all examinations conducted by TDPL amid student protests over alleged irregularities. CM Hemant Soren also ordered a comprehensive inquiry into JPSC examinations conducted from 2014 onwards

Alia Bhatt shared glimpses of precious family moments with Ranbir Kapoor and daughter Raha, including a cosy cuddle. The actress captioned the holiday photo dump, good old days, cuddles and all

Maharashtra observed Shivchaturya Din on August 17 to commemorate Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharajs historic escape from Agra in 1666. A 1,310-km Garud Zep campaign from Agra to Rajgad was also flagged off, while a grand memorial is planned in Agra

US President Donald Trump has reiterated that preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon remains the United States' number one goal amid the ongoing conflict with Tehran, despite officials also highlighting energy security and oil price stability

At least seven people were killed, and a dozen were injured in a stampede. The incident triggered chaos at the temple premises as a large number of devotees had gathered to offer prayers and perform rituals on the third Monday of the holy month of Sawan

Hotel officials had claimed that the fire was caused by a short circuit. It started near the hotel's reception after an electrical component of the power supply system caught fire, they said. The exact cause of the blaze is yet to be established

Ravi Teja has faced backlash over his Muduru munda remark to child actor Nakshathra at an Irumudi event. The actors response to her request for a nickname went viral, with several netizens calling the remark inappropriate

Former Amethi MP Smriti Irani, former Tripura CM Biplab Deb, Sunil Bansal, Vinod Tawde, Gajendra Patel, Satish Poonia, Harish Dwivedi and Sanjay Bhatia have been entrusted with key responsibilities as general secretaries

In a letter to Soren dated August 14, Rahul Gandhi said the students' protest had remained peaceful and described their demands as legitimate

Several workers gathered at the hospital, where the body of Anil was kept, and demanded immediate arrest of the accused, compensation for his family and action against a private company that had engaged him

A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana issued a limited notice to the Centre while also seeking clarification on a possible conflict of interest in the appointment of members to the nuclear regulatory body under the Act

The accident occurred on Sunday evening at Bharwain within the Chintpurni police station limits, when the speeding bus bearing a Rajasthan registration number lost control and collided with several vehicles

Team India's Manav Suthar has claimed two wickets. Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, and Ravindra Jadeja have bagged one wicket each. Sonal Dinusha and wicketkeeper-batsman Niroshan Dickwella are unbeaten at the crease

Jaya Bachchan once opened up about stepping away from films after marriage to Amitabh Bachchan, recalling how he told her he did not want a 9-to-5 wife. On Koffee With Karan, the veteran actress also remembered daughter Shweta asking her not to leave for a shoot

The trailer of Prithviraj Sukumaran-starrer Khalifa is out, teasing an action-packed tale set in the dangerous world of gold smuggling. Directed by Vysakh, the film sees Prithviraj play Aamir Ali, a man who fights his way to the top of a ruthless underworld

Seven girls from the same family were swept away by strong currents while bathing in the Ganga at Ranisarai Ganga Ghat in Patnas Bakhtiyarpur on Monday. Three were rescued, two bodies recovered and SDRF teams continued searching for the remaining two girls

BTS Jimin shared a heartwarming moment with Olivia, a young pediatric cancer patient, during the groups US concert in Arlington, Texas. He greeted her warmly, gifted her a souvenir and gave her a kiss, creating an unforgettable memory for the young fan

Mohanlal has announced his next film with director Jude Anthany Joseph. The upcoming project marks their first collaboration and has generated anticipation among fans, with further details about the film, including its title, cast and storyline, expected to be revealed soon

Akanksha Choudhary spoke about Lock Upp co-contestants Shivangi Joshi and Harshad Chopda, saying both were wrong while reflecting on their differences and reality-show dynamics

Sri Lanka's Prabath Jayasuriya bagged four wickets by conceding 109 runs in 39 overs. Keshara Nuwantha also returned with the figures of three wickets for 175 runs in 39 overs. Asitha Fernando managed to pick up two wickets and leaked 63 runs in 17.4 overs

Amitabh Bachchan revealed that he watches late-night cricket matches using headphones so he doesnt disturb wife Jaya Bachchan. Sharing his routine, the veteran actor said the arrangement allows him to enjoy matches while ensuring she sleeps peacefully

The NTA announced on Sunday that it would re-conduct the University Grants Commission-National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET) for English, Sociology and Commerce after multiple errors were found in the question papers

Karan Aujla confronted a fan after he threw a jacket at him during his Adelaide concert. Calling him pagal, the singer questioned the unusual gesture but later softened his reaction, asking what the fan wanted and offering to sign the jacket

The incident led to chaos at the temple, while locals and fellow devotees immediately began efforts to rescue those caught in the crowd.

Hollywood actor Hayden Panettiere, best known for Heroes and Nashville, has died at 36. Her representative confirmed her death, while the cause remains undisclosed. Panettiere, who began acting as a child, also starred in films including Scream and Remember the Titans

PSG announced the transfer late on Saturday without giving any financial details

According to website Transfermarkt, Inter paid 30 million (approx Rs 330 crore) for the 26-year-old right-back. Spences deal with the Italian giants is valid until 30 June 2031

Even former World No. 1 Martina Hingis chimed in saying: I know this feeling

Sunny Deol said he would never endorse pan masala, stressing that his conscience does not allow him to promote products he does not believe in. His remarks come amid FDA notices issued to Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff

MEA Secretary Sripriya Ranganathan highlighted Indias priorities as BRICS chair in 2026 at the India-Egypt BRICS Partnership Conference in Cairo. She stressed closer India-Egypt cooperation and a stronger BRICS voice for the Global South

The next high tide in Mumbai is expected at 2:55 pm on August 17, when the tide is forecast to reach 4.18 metres. Another high tide of 3.85 metres is expected at 3:23 am on August 18

Interestingly, the winger had turned 19 last month on July 13, but postponed the celebration due to the World Cup, in which Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in the final to emerge champions

Mikel Artetas side used the annual curtain raiser to the English top-flight season as an opportunity to prove their long-awaited title triumph has done nothing to sate their appetite for success

Mumbais seven lakes held 13,33,884 million litres of water, or 92.16 per cent of their total live storage capacity, as of 6 am on August 17. Vihar, Tulsi and Modak Sagar remained at 100 per cent, while light showers continued across the catchment area

Jasmine Bhasin has revealed that she experienced temporary memory loss after performing a challenging stunt on Khatron Ke Khiladi 15. The actress opened up about the frightening experience, highlighting the physical and mental toll of the reality shows demanding stunts

Olympic gold medal-winner Trinity reveals how a cringey text via social media led to her relationship with tennis World No. 6 Ben Shelton

Jayasuriya (4-109) was the pick of the Sri Lanka bowlers as India piled on 460-9 at stumps on Day Two. However, he believes it will be a challenge for his batting teammates to reach Indias mark

Jurel had played at this same venue for India A in the lead-up to the Test series, and the middle-order batter said the experience stood him in good stead here

As the BWF World Cships kick off in New Delhi today, singles star PV and ace doubles pair of Satwik and Chirag believe their knowledge of home conditions and experience of winning medals will help them do well

India womens hockey head coach Sjoerd Marijne pleased with their 2-2 result in opener against Olympic silver medallists China; believes not getting late penalty corner affected the outcome

Giving Nuwantha the charge, Pant only managed to splice the ball for Sonal Dinusha to complete a smart running catch from mid-off

Ecstatic Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto hails his teams historic nine-wicket maiden Test triumph over Australia Down Under; calls it a landmark achievement

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran reached its peace MoU with the United States with dignity and power, rejecting claims of surrender. The agreement was aimed at ending the regional war, but the future of negotiations remains uncertain amid renewed tensions

US Democratic Senator Ruben Gallego has accused the Trump administration of entering the Iran war without a clear mission or exit strategy. The Iraq War veteran also raised concerns over exhaustion, morale and mental health among troops aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln

Mumbais pitmasters are playing with slow-cooked meats, wood-fire techniques, and spice rubs. If you love a good backyard barbecue, check out these spots right now

Kunickaa Sadanand joined protesting JPSC and JSSC aspirants in Ranchi, urging the Jharkhand government to address their concerns with transparency and accountability. Supporting their demand for opportunities, she advised students to seek written assurances

Ranveer Singh has begun shooting Pralay, an end-of-the-world action thriller, in Mumbai. The actor, who is also producing the film, stars alongside Kalyani Priyadarshan. Directed by Jai Mehta, the large-scale theatrical actioner is being filmed across Mumbai and its outskirts

A Level-I fire broke out at a commercial building on Kandivali Station Road in Mumbai early Monday. The blaze affected electrical wiring, furniture and a temporary fruit stall. Firefighters rescued 11 people from a lodging house on the second floor. No injuries were reported

Rasika Dugal says starring in Delhi Crime has been one of her best career decisions, especially after winning Best Actress (Series) at IFFM. She feels her character Neeti Singhs emotional evolution mirrors her own journey across three seasons

Harshad Chopda says he entered Lock Upp to show his authentic self rather than win. The actor found reality TV mentally taxing, but now feels confident about doing another show and continues recovering from its after-effects