Mid Day

The episode began on July 22, when four girls reportedly started behaving strangely, crying and laughing uncontrollably. Officials suspect the behaviour could be linked to mental stress

Addressing a public meeting in Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, Shah alleged that during the Independence Day programme at the Congress headquarters, party leader Sonia Gandhi asked 'Vande Mataram' to be stopped midway through the song

Team India's Kuldeep Yadav and Prasidh Krishna will resume Day 3 with the scores of 12 and one run, respectively. Sri Lanka's Prabath Jayasuriya has claimed four wickets by conceding 109 runs in 36 overs. Keshara Nuwantha also bagged three wickets by leaking 175 runs in 39 overs. Asitha Fernando has also chipped in with one wicket

Dhruv Jurel and Ravindra Jadeja are unbeaten at the crease. So far, Jurel has reached 19 runs, whereas Jadeja has four runs to his name. Sri Lanka's Keshara Nuwantha and Prabath Jayasuriya have bagged two wickets each

The sailor is suspected to have died by suicide. Mumbai Police, in a statement, said that prima facie, the deaths of the sailor's wife and two children, aged two months and three years respectively, appear to have been caused by poisoning

Two security screeners were injured at Varanasi's Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport on Sunday after a round was discharged while a passenger's declared licensed firearm was being inspected. Police and aviation security officials are investigating the incident

Actor Ananya Raj, known for films like 7 Hours to Go, The Final Exit and Ghost, has passed away at 27. Her family revealed she died peacefully in her sleep on July 15 after battling physical and mental discomfort for over a year

Kasautii Zindagii Kay 2 actress Antara Banerjee was allegedly involved in an incident aboard the Aravali Express on August 12. She reportedly entered a reserved AC coach with a sleeper ticket and allegedly attacked an RPF official

BCI Chairperson Manan Kumar Mishra has apologised to law students amid the NALSAR convocation row. His apology follows criticism over a withdrawn order concerning advocate enrolment, while CJI Surya Kant had earlier pulled up the BCI over the decision

Bangladesh's Mehidy Hasan Miraz played a crucial role in the team's success in the match. In the visitors' first innings, he delivered a knock of 65 runs off 154 balls, including five boundaries and a maximum

The Maharashtra FDA has reportedly issued show-cause notices to Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff over a pan masala ad. The regulator alleges the campaign amounts to surrogate advertising and has sought explanations from the actors

Team India's Devdutt Padikkal and wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant will resume with the overnight score of 288 runs for the loss of two wickets in 73 overs. Padikkal seems to be in good touch as he has already completed his century. So far, having faced 178 balls, the left-handed batsman has reached the score of 131 runs

Jerusalems iconic Friendship Bridge, also known as the Chords Bridge, was illuminated in saffron, white and green to mark Indias 80th Independence Day. The Embassy of India in Israel said the display symbolised the close friendship, shared values and growing ties between the two countries

Ministry of External Affairs thanked Russia, Somalia, Romania, Slovenia, Albania and Paraguay for their greetings on Indias 80th Independence Day. The MEA said India remains committed to strengthening bilateral partnerships, trade, investment and cooperation with the countries

More than 1,200 members of the Indian diaspora and friends of India joined the 80th Independence Day celebrations at India House in Nairobi. Similar events were held in Bahrain and France, featuring the Tricolour, Vande Mataram, cultural performances and community gatherings

Iran and Oman have agreed on shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, but technical discussions on a broader framework are continuing. Tehran said the arrangement aims to ensure safe passage while preserving the sovereignty of both countries

Yash has addressed Tabaahis comparison to a condom ad, joking that he would do one for money. He also defended the intimate scenes in Toxic, saying the film was always positioned as a fairytale for grown-ups

Khushbu Sundar celebrated 40 years in South cinema by looking back at her journey from a 15-year-old debutante in Kaliyuga Pandavulu. She thanked fans and expressed gratitude to D. Ramanaidu, K. Raghavendra Rao and Suresh Naidu

Niki Walia explained why she opts for supporting roles despite playing the lead in 28 shows. She said supporting characters reflect real-life relationships and are more relatable to audiences. She also credited OTT for giving them greater visibility

On Independence Day, Ishwak Singh stressed the importance of debates, dialogue and respecting ideological differences. The Rocket Boys actor said Indias diversity of ideas, cultures and perspectives is its strength and can help build a stronger nation

Himanshi Khurana opened up about her split with Asim Riaz, revealing how religious differences led to an internal conflict. She said she felt she was betraying her God and feared she might not be able to follow her faith anymore

Indian duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty believe their playing style can be executed successfully at the upcoming BWF World Championships despite the formers recent injury issues

If Nebula is a clear-cut first favourite for Sunday's feature race, then the odds on Lady Scarlet will be all the more reason to support her

The 26-year-old forward cost the Ligue 1 title-holders a reported 50 million (approx Rs 547 crore). His deal is valid until 2031

The France skipper admitted there was pressure on the squad to deliver silverware following a trophy-less season

When asked if he saw the Community Shield as a friendly, Gunners boss Mikel Arteta replied saying as long as theres silverware on the line, winning is all that matters

Skipper Harmanpreet Singh nets brace to help team begin FIH World Cup campaign with 3-1 win over Wales on Independence Day; says hes delighted with sides overall display

Meanwhile, Travis Head said, Hes quiet about his work. Hes a quiet achiever and goes about his work and he just gels in so well, doesnt he?

Hasan, who took a career-best 6-55 in the first innings, bowled Jake Weatherald (0) and Travis Head (17) in identical fashion, both chopping on to their stumps

Yash has reacted to Rashmika Mandannas 2017 Mr Showoff remark on Aap Ki Adalat. He said everyone is entitled to an opinion, but someones perception cannot define his personality. Yash also urged fans to respect fellow actors

Gregory was also delighted to see debutant off-spinner Keshara Nuwantha holding his own against Indian batters

Vice-captain KL Rahul had to retire on 77 and Kotak said the Bengaluru man is suffering from cramps

Devdutt makes memorable comeback to international cricket after 21 months with maiden Test century (131 not out) Indias first No. 3 Test centurion since September 2024. Hosts reach 288-2 vs Sri Lanka at stumps on Day One of their 600th Test

From Harry Potter fans forcing a 430-million power cable route to be changed to protect Dobbys unofficial grave, to a 500-kg wedding cake and a fake NASA gravity shutdown claim, these bizarre stories offer a mix of internet hoaxes, unusual creations and curious discoveries

It explains his origins. And in doing so, it places him firmly below the Tirthankara and the Kshatriya.

As various powders were handed to me, and as I gently spread all over the white sheet and rubbed sandalwood on her face and forehead, her eyes opened.

Cockroach Janta Party convenor Abhijeet Dipke launched the School Thik Karo campaign in Hingoli, alleging poor facilities in government-run schools. Dipke said a Zilla Parishad school in Santuk Pimpri lacked water in toilets and had broken windows and inadequate benches

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced that government doctors will not retire until March 31, 2027. He also announced Rs 20,000 salary arrears for Class IV employees, a Rs 1,000 hike in ASHA worker incentives and revised remuneration for NHM healthcare staff

The Student Bar Council of NALSAR University of Law has condemned the Bar Council of India over its withdrawn order barring state bar councils from enrolling the universitys 2026 graduates as advocates. The student body also sought an apology from BCI Chairperson Manan Kumar Mishra over his remarks

An ADNOC-owned tanker was attacked while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, with the UAE blaming Iran for the incident. Meanwhile, Israeli airstrikes killed at least nine people in southern Lebanon, while Houthi missile attacks on Yemen raised fears of a wider conflict

Luigi Mangione, 28, pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges in the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York. Mangione admitted tracking Thompson to an investor conference and shooting him. Prosecutors are seeking a life sentence, with sentencing scheduled for December 18

Paresh Rawal, Nana Patekar, Anil Kapoor and Suniel Shetty will reprise their iconic characters in Ahmed Khans yet-untitled zombie comedy, headlined by Tiger Shroff. The film, produced by Firoz A Nadiadwallah, is expected to roll by year-end

The new generation has developed skills that the older generation never had to learn reverse sweeps, scoops, switch hits and the ability to score at extraordinary speed. That is also courage. But Test cricket asks different questions can you do it when the ball is moving, when the pitch is helping fast bowlers?

The Indian team seems to be beset with injury problems and are without the spearhead of their attack Jasprit Bumrah. While Bumrah has a knee injury, it is seen that most players suffer from hamstring injuries. Clearly theres something wrong with their training and thats why these recurring hamstring injuries

Ranbir Kapoor-led Ramayana will reportedly have a 166-minute cut for its China release, 33 minutes shorter than the Indian version. Titled Ramayana: The Legend of the Prince, the edit is linked to Chinas strict content and censorship rules

Taliban marked five years in power at Afghanistans traditional Loya Jirga assembly hall on Saturday, while UN special rapporteur Richard Bennett warned that the country is facing a deepening human rights crisis, particularly affecting women and girls

Vedika Pinto says she wants to explore more romance and comedy after Musafir Cafe. She also recalls a filmmaker mocking her for asking for a script, contrasting the experience with Anurag Kashyap, who backed her and Aishwarya Thackeray in Nishaanchi

Mumbais auto rickshaw and taxi drivers began using more Marathi on Saturday after the language was made mandatory for them. While some drivers are still learning and completing certification, others are embracing basic Marathi phrases in daily conversations with passengers

IMD Mumbai chief scientist Bikram Singh explains how rainfall intensity, soil saturation and risks such as landslides, flooding and waterlogging determine weather alerts. He also discusses El Ninos likely impact on Maharashtra, warning of weaker rainfall in late August and September

Kartik Aaryans much-delayed musical, reportedly titled Tu Meri Zindagi Hai, has resumed its Mumbai schedule. Sreeleela has joined the team and is shooting her portions, marking her Bollywood debut, while Kartik has nearly completed his shoot