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According to the ACB, the accused have been arrested in connection with an FIR registered under the provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act and the IPC

On August 6, Tarun Tejpal was convicted of rape and sentenced to rigorous imprisonment for 10 years by the Bombay High Court, overturning the verdict of the trial court which had acquitted the former editor of Tehelka five years ago

US President Donald Trump has claimed the Strait of Hormuz as new US territory in a Truth Social post, while Iran says it will not reopen the strategic waterway until Washington meets its demands, including lifting sanctions and unfreezing assets

Pakistan's Supreme Court has ordered jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan's transfer to Islamabad's Shifa International Hospital for a comprehensive medical examination, while directing authorities to allow weekly meetings with his family and establish a medical board

Pune district administration has set an August 31 deadline to repair roads in the Chakan industrial belt, while 100 MSF personnel will assist police in easing congestion. The plan also includes a roadside parking ban, encroachment drive and AI-based traffic management

The accident sparked anger among daily commuters travelling to Hinjewadi IT Park, with several blaming the civic authorities for failing to maintain the road properly. Locals and commuters pointed to the broken stretch of Nande-Mhalunge Road

Speaking at the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce in Mumbai, Gor stressed the need for candid, trust-based engagements on export controls and rock-solid intellectual property protections to give innovators confidence to invest, create and scale without fear

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke challenged ministers and elected representatives to send their children to village schools and make them walk to school like rural students

According to the CISF, the baggage was found at the domestic arrivals area of Terminal 1 in the early hours of August 18. The passenger had travelled from Delhi to Ahmedabad on IndiGo flight 6E-2013

Union Health Minister JP Nadda underwent angioplasty at AIIMS Delhi on Monday after being admitted following complaints of uneasiness. The hospital said he is stable and under observation in the cardiology department, with no further details about his diagnosis disclosed

The incident took place last week at an ashram school in Japtalai village in Dhanora tehsil. Three girls died following the snakebite, while three other students were hospitalised for treatment

Ranveer Singh is taking on a new role. The actor will headline Pralay, which also marks his debut as a producer under Maa Kasam Films. The move comes after the Dhurandhar franchise delivered major domestic, global and streaming milestones

Patole said the BJP had no right to lecture the Congress on patriotism. The Congress leader also criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Independence Day speech from the Red Fort. He questioned whether the address was meant for the entire country or only for those opposed to the government

Following the emails, Nagpur Police immediately swung into action and deployed several teams to the schools named in the threats. Officers carried out extensive searches of the premises as a precautionary measure

Supreme Court has sought responses from the Centre and state governments on a PIL seeking confiscation of movable and immovable property belonging to exam paper leak offenders and their family members. The court fixed September 25 for the next hearing

Sri Lanka's Asitha Fernando claimed four wickets for 31 runs in 8.5 overs. Prabath Jayasuriya bagged three wickets by conceding 43 runs in 11 overs. Lahiru Kumara and Keshara Nuwantha registered two and one wicket each to their names

The Supreme Court dismissed a plea seeking to abolish hanging as the method of executing death row convicts and replace it with alternatives such as lethal injection. The court said the Centre could review the existing method through an expert body

Sonalika Joshi shared a proud moment as Dilip Joshi and the Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah cast participated in the 44th India Day Parade in New York. The actor celebrated the teams presence at the event, sharing glimpses online

The Chief Minister stressed that negligence or delay in addressing public grievances would not be tolerated. He instructed officials to ensure that land-related complaints are handled with seriousness and resolved in accordance with the law

During the match, former Team India cricketer Ajinkya Rahane mimicked Ravi Shastri during the broadcast. Following his mimicry, immediately brought laughter to the broadcast. This is also Rahane's commentary debut

Two snakes were spotted at Shah Rukh Khans Mannat on Monday evening. A rescue operation was launched, with a non-venomous Dhaman found hiding beneath a staircase. The reptile was safely rescued and released into its natural habitat, while other is still missing

The accused, identified as Riyaz alias Shoaib Mirza, was arrested after police traced his location during a technical investigation. Police alleged that he provided bank accounts that were used to route money generated through cyber fraud

Wedding rumours surrounding Anirudh Ravichander and Sunrisers Hyderabad CEO Kavya Maran have resurfaced, with reports claiming they may have a destination wedding in Greece on November 10, 2026. However, neither has confirmed their relationship or the reported wedding plans

Dhruv Vikram addressed scrutiny over his personal life amid Anupama Parameswarans recent statements about a difficult past relationship. Without directly addressing the speculation, Dhruv admitted the attention has affected him

Taapsee Pannu is set to discuss breaking stereotypes through cinema at the Jagran Film Festival, where she will reflect on the women-centric roles that have shaped her career. The actor says films become more interesting when female characters are allowed to be flawed

Anupam Kher celebrated Robert De Niros birthday with a heartfelt throwback, recalling how he once studied Mean Streets and Taxi Driver as a drama student and dreamed of simply shaking the actors hand. Years later, Kher shared the screen with De Niro in Silver Linings Playbook

In the Test series against the Aussies in 2011-12, the spinner had picked up only nine wickets in three matches with an average of 62 runs. Considering his performances, Manjrekar had written an article in which he criticised Ashwin

Sameera Reddy has taken fans on a trip down memory lane with a throwback picture featuring global pop icon Shakira. Joining the Kinda Chic Instagram trend, the actor proudly shared the fangirl moment, revealing that Shakira was once her dinner date

This comes a day after the BJP overhauled its national team under party chief Nitin Nabin, bringing in many new faces and some prominent leaders like former Union minister Smriti Irani as general secretary and former RSS functionary Ram Madhav as vice president

Hollywood is mourning Hayden Panettiere after the actress died at 36. Viola Davis remembered her as a talented and gifted performer with such a deep heart, while One Tree Hill star Bethany Joy Lenz shared an emotional tribute

Eight fishermen from Andhra Pradeshs B R Ambedkar Konaseema district have gone missing after setting out into the Bay of Bengal on August 3. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has directed officials to intensify the search and maintain contact with their families

In a conversation with Yuvaa, Imran Khan said criticising a political official is not criticising the country. He stressed that politicians are public servants and argued that structures of authority must remain open to questioning and be changed when unjust.

Maharashtra Police arrested two men in Latur for allegedly attempting to sell mephentermine sulphate injections without a doctors prescription or required licence. Police recovered 13 bottles valued at Rs 4,069 from a scooter during a crackdown on unauthorised medicine sales

Sri Lanka's Prabath Jayasuriya has managed to pick up two wickets, whereas Asitha Fernando and Keshara Nuwantha have also claimed one wicket each. Captain Dhananjaya de Silva and Lahiru Kumara are yet to claim any wickets

According to police, 29 labourers were travelling in the pickup when the accident occurred. The injured were rescued with the help of local residents and shifted to nearby hospitals. Gohad Chauraha police station in-charge Ramnaresh Yadav said the pickup was travelling at an estimated speed of 80-90 kmph

BJP has announced its new national team, appointing several senior leaders and new faces to key organisational posts. Smriti Irani, Vasundhara Raje, Tirath Singh Rawat, Ram Madhav and Bharti Pawar are among those given prominent responsibilities

With the latest case, police have registered five cases related to an alleged fake work order racket and arrested six people for reportedly cheating victims of around Rs 3.4 crore, officials said

Teaser of Sunny Deol's upcoming film Gabru, gets leaked which was attached to Batwara 1947 in theatres. The glimpse hints at a more emotional and introspective role for the actor, with the films release date yet to be announced

Investigators have also noted circumstances at the scene that have raised questions about whether Nida may have been killed before her body was found hanging as some parts of her body were found touching the bed, raising suspicion that she may have been killed and her body subsequently hanged

Sunny Deol surprised fans with the teaser of his upcoming film Gabru, which was attached to Batwara 1947 in theatres. The glimpse hints at a more emotional and introspective role for the actor, with the films release date yet to be announced

Vijay Varma won the Best Performance award at IFFM 2026 for Matka King. During the ceremony, Dolly Singh jokingly called him the nations biggest red flag for his intense roles, prompting Vijay to respond with a witty comeback

Rishab Shetty won the Best Director award for Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1 and received the Leadership in Cinema Award at IFFM 2026. He dedicated the honours to his team, Kannada cinema and the culture and traditions inspiring his storytelling

During the match, Team India's spinner Manav Suthar played a crucial role with the ball. He returned with the figures of four wickets for 76 runs in 21.4 overs. Ravindra Jadeja also bagged three wickets by conceding 57 runs in 21 overs

Rainfall activity is likely to intensify further on Wednesday, with heavy showers forecast in Chennai, Chengalpattu, Tiruvallur, Villupuram and the Nilgiris. Light rain may continue over the northern coastal belt and the Western Ghats districts on Wednesday and Thursday, the bulletin said

In the first gruesome incident, which occurred in Sangin district on Saturday afternoon after three innocent children found a toy-like object and begun playing with, but the device exploded, killing a child on the spot and injuring two others, the official added

Authorities said 335 homes had been handed over to affected families, while 59,109 buildings had been inspected to determine whether they were safe for habitation

It remains uncertain if Musiala will feature in the DFL Supercup against Borussia Dortmund on Saturday (August 22)

Lens were worthy winners in their first match under new coach Dino Toppmoeller, adding to the French Cup title they won under previous manager Pierre Sage in May

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi visited flood-hit villages in Jajpur and Bhadrak by motorcycle and boat, reviewing relief and rescue efforts. Official data shows floods have affected over 7.85 lakh people across six districts, with more than 2.77 lakh evacuated

A win over 18th-ranked South Africa would not only boost their chances of finishing in the top two but also provide momentum ahead of their final pool game