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Elon Musk has announced that X will make government requests to remove or restrict content more visible to users as part of efforts to improve transparency around content moderation and government intervention.

Ananya Raj was a young Indian actress who worked in Hindi and regional cinema. She appeared in films including 7 Hours to Go, The Final Exit, Ghost and Thaggede Le. She had also spoken publicly about her journey in the film industry and the challenges she faced as an acto

A separate daily sit-in in Egmore, organised by the OG Tamizha collective, has continued for 24 days, with students, educationists and activists calling for the complete abolition of NEET. Protesters have also urged Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar to approve the Assembly resolution

Yash addressed wife Radhika Pandit's reaction to his intimate scenes in Toxic, admitting she won't be happy about them. However, he said the actress understands that the scenes are required by the story and trusts him, separating his on-screen work from their personal relationship

The Sensex fell 0.62 per cent and the Nifty 0.83 per cent last week, snapping a two-week winning streak. Analysts see resistance for the Nifty at 24,600-24,650 and for the Sensex at 78,500-78,800, while key support levels are placed around 24,200 for the Nifty and 77,700-77,500 for the Sensex.

Karnataka BJP leader Vikas Puttur filed a police complaint against Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi over her alleged conduct during the rendition of Vande Mataram at the Congress headquarters in Delhi on Independence Day.

Congress social media chairperson Supriya Shrinate faced criticism after sharing two old videos on social media and alleging that BJP leaders had hoisted party flags instead of the Tricolour during 80th Independence Day celebrations. T

Acting on the complaint, officials from the Food Safety Department carried out a raid at the outlet and inspected the kitchen, store room, cold storage facilities, deep freezer and fried chicken stock.

Two AAICLAS screeners were injured after a passenger's licensed pistol accidentally discharged during a weapons check at Varanasi's Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport on Sunday morning. According to media reports, the passenger, identified in reports as Kamlesh Rai, was travelling to Mumbai with his wife.

More than 5.35 lakh children were reported missing across India between 2021 and 2024, of whom 3.46 lakh were traced while nearly 1.89 lakh remained untraced, according to NCRB data tabled by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs in the Rajya Sabha.

Government data tabled in the Rajya Sabha reveals that the number of people treated for drug addiction in Jammu and Kashmir surged nearly ninefold in five years from 5,382 in 2021-22 to 46,491 in 2025-26 with Jammu, Srinagar, Bandipore and Kulgam emerging as the worst-hit districts.

Army assault dog Tyson, a German Shepherd attached to 2 Para Special Forces, has been honoured with a Mention-in-Dispatches for displaying exceptional courage during an anti-terror operation in Kishtwar, where he was injured while helping security forces locate terrorists.

He highlighted the need for early detection, lifestyle changes, timely treatment and regular follow-up, while praising the RSSDI's rural outreach programme, digital portal and VISHWAS video library.

The audit also found that 458 of 512 selected stations lacked one or more Minimum Essential Amenities, such as drinking water, toilets, urinals, seating, dustbins and platform shelters. Even some major NSG-1 stations were found deficient in basic facilities, prompting the CAG to call for stronger monitoring and regular testing of drinking water.

Karnataka Health Minister U.T. Khader clarified that the state government has not withdrawn its ban order on gutka, but has prohibited nicotine-laced gutka and pan masala in the interest of public health. He said the move would not affect arecanut growers, claiming it could instead push up arecanut prices.

Aamir Khan was spotted outside a Mumbai pet clinic with Kiran Rao and their son Azad Rao Khan. The actor was carrying a cat carrier, while Kiran looked distressed and Azad was seen crying.

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan celebrated India's 80th Independence Day by sharing an AI-tagged picture of himself in a white Pathani suit and expressing pride in being Indian. He highlighted India's diversity, unity and spirit while urging people to contribute towards making the country proud.

NDA leaders criticised Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi for skipping Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort for the second consecutive year.

A controversy erupted after Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Sonia Gandhi were seen speaking during the rendition of 'Vande Mataram' at the party's Independence Day event. The BJP accused Congress of disrespecting the national song and demanded an apology.

Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah said on Saturday that people in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) could have risen to demand their merger with J&K if the Centre had not abrogated the region's special status and revoked its statehood in 2019.

The tricolour flag was hoisted atop the Kedarnath temple to celebrate 80th Independence Day. Despite the rain and fog, devotees and locals at Kedarnath shrine were filled with enthusiasm for Independence Day.

Yash discussed vulgarity, intimate scenes and Gen Z in a recent interview. He said the younger generation is often labelled spoilt by those before it, calling this a lifelong pattern.

Physics Wallah founder Alakh Pandey welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement of free online coaching for needy students, saying quality education should be accessible free of cost to every child in India. Pandey offered his unconditional support to the government and stressed that effective execution would be key.

Gold prices rose 0.86 per cent weekly as weaker-than-expected US economic data strengthened expectations that the US Federal Reserve may keep interest rates unchanged. MCX gold futures gained 0.73 per cent on Friday to Rs 1,54,590, while silver rose 0.15 per cent to Rs 2,36,272 per kg.

Govinda hit back at his wife Sunita Ahuja after she criticised his reported closeness with actress Komal Rani Swarnkar. He urged her to stop using abusive language, saying such remarks demean the words mother and sister. Govinda also said Sunita's comments were affecting his reputation and business.

Milky Mist Dairy Food has flagged several business risks in its red herring prospectus (RHP), including inadequate insurance coverage, food safety incidents, technology disruptions and challenges in retaining key management personnel.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, addressing the 80th Independence Day function at Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar, reiterated his government's commitment to restoring the Union Territory's statehood and constitutional guarantees. He also stressed development, employment, federalism, transparency in recruitment and strengthening public trust, while paying tribute to the martyrs and recalling J&K's contribution to defending the region in 1947.

The government has decided to remove the 12-minute advertisement duration cap for television channels, citing increased competition in the broadcasting sector and the need to ensure a level playing field with digital media.

Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, addressing the state's 80th Independence Day celebrations in Bengaluru, called on Kannadigas to join hands with his government to transform Karnataka into a $3 trillion economy by 2047

Taxpayers will have two months to make payment without interest after the payable amount is determined, with an additional two-month period available with 1 per cent monthly interest.

The Central government cut export duties on petrol, diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF), reducing the petrol levy to zero, diesel's total export duty to Rs 24 per litre from Rs 25.5 and ATF duty to Rs 19.5 per litre from Rs 22. The revised rates apply only to petroleum products cleared for export

India's sporting fraternity came together to celebrate the country's 80th Independence Day, with cricket stars and international sporting personalities sharing messages of unity, freedom and national pride. Former India captain Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Sachin Tendulkar, VVS Laxman, Shikhar Dhawan and Mithali Raj extended their wishes

Rekha hoisted the Indian National Flag in Melbourne on Independence Day 2026, with actor Pankaj Tripathi joining her as they sang the National Anthem, 'Jana Gana Mana'. Rekha also shared a fun moment with Pankaj by teaching him to greet the crowd in English, to which he jokingly said he was a Hindi-medium student

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Independence Day address on Saturday came just days after student-led protests demanding reforms in competitive exams and the resignation of then education minister Dharmendra Pradhan, following the NEET-UG paper leak that sparked outrage across the country.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi skipped the 80th Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort for the second consecutive year, amid continued political tensions between the government and Opposition.

India celebrates its 80th Independence Day as Prime Minister Narendra Modi leads the celebrations from Delhi's Red Fort amid tight security. This year marks 150 years of 'Vande Mataram', which will be formally sung at the venue for the first time.

Trisha Krishnan grabbed attention after a video from an Independence Day event in Chennai surfaced online. The actress was seen sitting beside Vijay's parents, happily talking with them and interacting with other guests.

'Vande Mataram' was played in full for the first time during the Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort, following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's flag hoisting. The rendition, performed by the Army band, was followed by the National Anthem.

Ahead of India's 80th Independence Day, Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing a massive wave of Tiranga rallies, with students, farmers, government employees, security personnel, youth and residents participating across cities, villages and border areas. From Jammu city to the Suchetgarh International Border and Srinagar, the celebrations have highlighted patriotism, national unity and growing public participation in the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign.

An FIR has been registered against Aishwarya, daughter of Karnataka BJP MLA B. Suresh Gowda, for allegedly assaulting and slapping a woman Police Sub-Inspector during Bhima Amavasya celebrations at a temple in Mandya district.

India's foreign exchange reserves surged by $14.136 billion during the week ended August 7, crossing the $707 billion mark, according to RBI data. The increase was mainly driven by a $9.946 billion rise in foreign currency assets to $574.625 billion and a $3.995 billion increase in gold reserves to $108.738 billion

The SGB, issued on August 14, 2019, can be redeemed prematurely from August 14, 2026, after completing seven years. The redemption price represents an absolute gain of Rs 11,861 per unit, or around 343.9 per cent, excluding the interest earned during the holding period.

Awarapan 2 brings Emraan Hashmi back as Shivam Pandit nearly two decades after the original. While Emraan and Shabana Azmi deliver strong performances, the predictable story. Fans have praised the music, action, and dialogues as pure nostalgia.

'Batwara 1947', starring Sunny Deol and directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, received mixed reviews from Mumbai audiences. While viewers praised Sunny Deol's powerful screen presence, dialogue delivery and Karan Deol's performance, many felt the first half was slow and the film struggled to match the impact of 'Gadar'.

President Droupadi Murmu has approved 78 gallantry awards for Armed Forces and CAPFs personnel on the eve of the 80th Independence Day. The awards include nine Kirti Chakras, 19 Shaurya Chakras, 36 Sena Medals, three Nao Sena Medals and five Vayu Sena Medals, with 13 honours awarded posthumously.

Seven workers have died, 12 have been rescued and three remain missing after a sudden surge of water and debris entered an under-construction tunnel at the Vishnugad-Pipalkoti Hydroelectric Project in Chamoli, Uttarakhand.

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, while observing Partition Horrors Remembrance Day in Srinagar, paid tribute to the millions who suffered during the 1947 Partition and said its wounds continue to linger in India's collective consciousness. He urged people, particularly the youth, to learn from the past, reject communal bitterness and work towards peace, harmony, national unity and a Viksit Bharat

Explore how AI-powered screening and automated interviews are reshaping hiring in tech hubs like Bengaluru shifting the focus from polished rsums to proven judgment and critical thinking.

Inspectors found expired ingredients, stale bread and misbranded products at Apollo Hospital's Bannerghatta Road canteen. The findings emerged during a wider Bengaluru enforcement drive that has led to notices and proposed legal action.

The order also calls for a new acquisition plan for surface combatants, the establishment of a fifth public Navy shipyard, a new submarine component repair centre and reforms to the Naval Sea Systems Command to speed up deliveries and reduce bureaucracy.