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Sunny Deol's partition drama, Batwara 1947, was recently granted anti-piracy injunction by the Madras High Court. The injunction protects the film against piracy and unauthorised online and cable distribution

Allu Arjun is facing massive backlash online over his Independence Day post, which included India's national flag without the Ashoka Chakra. The actor deleted the post soon after

Emraan Hashmi, who is basking in the success of Awarapan 2, has now hinted at the possibility of a third part of the film. The actor, while attending a screening in Mumbai, the actor said, 'very soon'

Emraan Hashmi's Awarapan 2 is clearly overpowering Sunny Deol's Batwara 1947 at the box office at the Independence Day clash. The film earned four times more than the partition drama on day 1

Amid the backlash Toxic has been receiving over its intimate scene and alleged vulgarity, Yash has now broken his silence. He defended the scenes, while adding, 'Vulgarity is wrong.' He also said the movie is for Gen Z

Devdutt Padikkal marked his Test comeback with a brilliant unbeaten 131, powering India to 288/2 against Sri Lanka on the opening day of the first Test

Olympic medalist Saina Nehwal highlights that financial backing, mental coaching, and finishing at the top of medal tallies are essential for India to become a true sporting nation

During an event, the Maharashtra government signed a memorandum of understanding with IIT Bombay for a new Post Graduate Certificate Programme in Technology Development and Public Policy, starting from the 2026-27 academic year

To celebrate the success of Drake's album Iceman, luxury watchmaker Rolex just gifted the rapper a one-of-one Ice Gradient Daytona decked with diamonds. The custom piece is believed to have a market value of USD 2-3 million

According to the officials, the fire was reported at M K Chamber building's B Wing, located at the Station Road in Bandra West area, at around 10.23 am

In the video shared by Kejriwal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is speaking about the progress made in India's bioeconomy sector. Kejriwal shared this part of the video to allege that the Prime Minister's demeanour was under-confident, nervous and shaky during his speech

Govinda hit back at wife Sunita Ahujas sugar daddy remark, accusing her of interfering with his work and tarnishing his image. He objected to age-shaming, defended older actors working with younger actresses, and urged her to stop public attacks

The participation of thousands of people in an event centred on the national flag, alongside the absence of BJP leaders, led to political discussion in the area

TV actors Puja Banerjee and Kunal Verma have welcomed their second child, a baby girl. Puja shared the first glimpse of her daughter on Instagram, months after celebrating her pregnancy with a traditional godh bharai ceremony alongside husband Kunal

A screening of Awarapan 2 reportedly turned chaotic after a couple allegedly revealed major spoilers during the film. An argument with fellow moviegoers escalated into a physical fight during the interval, prompting theatre staff to intervene and restore order

Austria has selected Markus Schleinzers historical drama Rose, starring Sandra Hller, as its official submission for Best International Feature Film at the 2027 Oscars. Huller plays a woman disguising herself as a man in war-torn 17th-century Germany.

Venkateshs first look as Lt. Colonel Venkat Reddy from Anil Ravipudis upcoming film VenkyAnil5 has been unveiled. The actor sports an intense military avatar in the poster, marking another collaboration with Ravipudi after their previous successful outings together

The meeting is scheduled to consider several matters, including the directorship of Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran, who has decided not to seek another term when his current tenure ends in February 2027

A Mammootty fan in Tamil Nadu went the extra mile for his favourite star, riding nearly 10 km on his motorcycle to guide the actors car towards Kerala after a highway blockade left the team struggling to find an alternate route

The initiative was announced on Independence Day after Tawde hoisted the national flag at the Mayors residence. Following the flag-hoisting ceremony, she personally opened the main entrance to the premises, allowing residents to use the designated area for morning walks

India scored 101 runs for the loss of one wicket at lunch break against Sri Lanka. The Indian openers started off well and built an opening partnership before Yashasvi Jaiswal was run out for 32.

Trisha Krishnan attended Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijays first Independence Day celebration at Fort St George in Chennai. She was seated alongside his parents, SA Chandrasekhar and Shobha Chandrasekhar, with her appearance sparking fresh online speculation about her equation with Vijay

I want to assure the people that we are for you, we will continue to represent you and work to bring Jammu and Kashmir to the level envisioned by the people who fought for freedom and were martyred, Abdullah said in his Independence speech at Bakshi Stadium here

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) received a call regarding the collapse at around 10.23 am. Emergency teams were alerted and rescue operations were carried out at the site

Tawde hoisted the national flag at the BMC headquarters on August 15 to mark Indias 79th Independence Day. She also extended her greetings to Mumbai residents and paid tribute to the freedom fighters who contributed to the countrys independence

Marvel Studios unveiled a special look at Avengers: Doomsday at D23, spotlighting Robert Downey Jr.s Victor von Doom and teasing his clash with Thor. Directed by the Russo brothers, the multiverse saga brings together heroes from three universes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his 13th consecutive Independence Day address, urged political parties to support the early implementation of 33 per cent reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies

PM Narendra Modi delivered his 13th consecutive Independence Day address from the Red Fort as India marked its 80th Independence Day

Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi extended Independence Day greetings to citizens on Saturday, saying freedom is not merely a gift from the countrys freedom fighters but also a responsibility. He called on people to follow truth and non-violence, uphold constitutional values and protect democracy

Thane Police have registered a case against the CEO and three partners of a Satara-based agribusiness firm for allegedly defrauding FMCG company Pitambari Products of Rs 40 lakh

Addressing a gathering at the RSS headquarters in Nagpur after hoisting the Tricolour on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day, Bhagwat urged people to strengthen the nation without compromising on its core principles and to confront challenges facing the country

NCP (SP) cited a response from the Union Ministry of Corporate Affairs to an unstarred question in the Lok Sabha regarding the shutdown of 36,211 companies in Maharashtra over the past five years

Suriyas Vishwanath And Sons opened to Rs 27.51 crore worldwide on Day 1, including Rs 15.15 crore net in India. The Venky Atluri directorial has made a solid start but trails the opening performance of Suriyas previous hit Karuppu

A Mumbai sessions court has framed charges against accused in the Saif Ali Khan stabbing case, paving the way for trial. Fakir faces charges related to alleged house trespass, dacoity and illegal entry into India. His bail plea remains pending

Speaking after hoisting the national flag at Mantralaya to mark the 80th Independence Day, Fadnavis said Maharashtra remained the country's largest economy and had recorded a growth rate of around 8.8 per cent in the first half of the year

Lalit Modi has denied reports claiming he will participate in Bigg Boss 20, calling them fake news. The former IPL chairman said he was never approached by the shows makers and has issued a legal notice to publications carrying the reports

A US federal judge has rejected the Tohono Oodham Nations request to halt the Trump administrations plans to build 62 miles of border wall along its Arizona reservation

Delhi has been placed on high alert ahead of Independence Day, with more than 25,000 Delhi Police and paramilitary personnel deployed across the capital. A multi-layered security grid has been established around the Red Fort

A Maryland state tax court has struck down the state's digital advertising tax, ruling that it violates federal and constitutional provisions. The court ordered officials to refund taxes already collected from companies including Apple, Google and Peacock TV. The first-of-its-kind tax was introduced in 2021 to raise funds for education

Nagarjuna revealed he avoids storing photos on his phone fearing hackers could access his personal data. The actor changes his phone password every 15 days and Wi-Fi password every one or two months, while urging people to remain vigilant against cyber fraud

A Mumbai court has framed charges against Bangladeshi national Mohammad Shariful Islam in connection with the alleged stabbing of actor Saif Ali Khan at his Bandra residence in January last year

However, the lake levels remained significantly lower than in 2024, when the lakes had 13,48,606 million litres, accounting for 93.18 per cent of the total live storage

The initial quake was followed by several aftershocks.

The city is expected to witness a high tide at 1:44 pm, when the tide is forecast to reach 4.73 metres. Another high tide of 4.35 metres is expected at 2:02 am on Sunday, August 16

Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to bat first against Sri Lanka in Galle. India will face Sri Lanka in a two-match Test series, which will be crucial for WTC final qualification.

The Delhi government plans to redesign the Okhla Barrage on the Yamuna to reduce recurring frothing at Kalindi Kunj. The plan includes relocating polluting dhobi ghats, stopping garbage dumping, clearing solid waste and removing water hyacinth

Billed as graveyard of the favourites over the years, the Teena Katrak Memorial Independence Million, may yet again live up to that description of Allez L'Etoile (P Trevor up) manages to win the race on Saturday at Pune

On Friday, Tata Steel transferred Jamshedpur FCs Indian Super League sporting licence

According to the survey issued on Thursday, Sri Lanka stands out as Indias strongest supporter among the countries surveyed, with 79 per cent expressing a favourable opinion of India.

Dhawan, who played 34 Tests, 167 ODIs, and 68 T20Is for India, shared this picture of the trio chilling at a beach in Goa with his 19.8 million Instagram followers