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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.

The Sensex fell 71 points, or 0.09 per cent, to settle at 78,009.25, while the Nifty declined 29.85 points, or 0.12 per cent, to close at 24,366.00.

The Italian Embassy in New Delhi criticised Rahul Gandhi's remarks about PM Giorgia Meloni, calling them disrespectful and inappropriate in India's political debate. The statement stressed respect for Italy's leadership, turning the issue into a diplomatic row beyond domestic politics.

Comedian Samay Raina, YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia and others have received major relief from the Supreme Court. The apex court quashed the criminal proceedings against the comedian, YouTuber and four other comedians over their insensitive remarks about persons with disabilities on Samay's show India's Got Latent.

According to the Delhi Fire Service (DFS), the other locations in the national capital that received calls alleging bomb blasts are Jamnagar House, Jhandewalan Flatted Factory Complex, District Magistrate Office in Saket, and the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Office at Delhi Cantt

The hospital said he underwent medical evaluation, including a coronary angiography, and is currently admitted to the cardiology department. AIIMS has not disclosed the findings of the angiography or provided a specific diagnosis. Nadda also holds the Chemicals and Fertilisers portfolio in the Union government.

Rani Mukerji has been honoured with an Honorary Doctor of Letters (D.Litt.) by Australia's La Trobe University for her nearly three-decade contribution to Indian cinema. She becomes the second Indian film personality after Shah Rukh Khan to receive the prestigious honour.

Prichard Colon died at 33, nearly 11 years after suffering a severe brain injury in his 2015 fight against Terrel Williams. Colon entered the bout unbeaten at 16-0 but was left in a vegetative state after suffering a subdural hematoma

Yash, Kiara Advani, Tara Sutaria, Huma Qureshi, Rukmini Vasanth, and the rest of the cast graced the much-awaited Toxic music album. It was the film's leading ladies who stole the spotlight with their striking fashion choices at the event.

The BJP state president further opposed the reported induction of former minister B. Nagendra, citing corruption allegations linked to the Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation scam.

The United States has accused more than 40 countries, including India, of taking part in what it called a shadow network that helps China get around steep American tariffs. Officials also outlined plans to use artificial intelligence to spot and act on such shipments,

FWICE has urged Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe to take strict action against food safety violations at film, television and digital shooting locations. The body highlighted complaints of stale and unhygienic food, poor cooking and inadequate nutrition, along with a lack of clean dining spaces, drinking water and sanitation facilities.

Rapido has secured a five-year cab licence from the Karnataka State Transport Authority, allowing it to operate in the state until August 2031. The approval gives regulatory continuity to its cab services and supports expansion across Karnataka's urban mobility network under the state's aggregator rules.

Air India stressed the need to go beyond regulations prescribed by the DGCA to uphold the highest standards of safety and professionalism.

The BCI has also sought a factual report from the university on the persons allegedly instrumental in initiating and organising a campaign concerning CJI

The new Instagram logo is a font. The app icon everyone actually recognises has not changed at all, and Meta will not say whether it is next. For a company that redraws its identity roughly once a decade, what got left alone matters more than what moved.

Two UAE vessels operated by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) were attacked while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, with no injuries reported and the situation brought under control. The UAE condemned the attacks, which it attributed to Iran, and called for the immediate reopening of the strategic waterway.

The Jammu and Kashmir Police have booked BJP's Pulwama district president Showkat Gayoor in an alleged extortion and criminal intimidation case following a complaint by a contractor. The BJP has suspended Gayoor from all organisational posts and responsibilities. The case comes amid renewed efforts by the party to expand its political footprint in the Kashmir Valley and recalls an earlier case involving the BJP's former Bandipora district president.

Sensex hit an intraday low of 77,747, down 332 points or 0.42 per cent in morning trade, while Nifty traded 84.39 points or 0.34 per cent lower at 24,311.45.

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Shakeela has urged people to drastically limit excessive phone use after undergoing neck surgery, which she described as a major operation. In her YouTube vlog, the actress said she spent up to four hours gaming while lying sideways, before watching reels for hours.

The attacker allegedly tried to stab Badal with a kirpan but was stopped by security personnel and detained by police. Badal sustained an injury to his hand and received stitches, while a security officer was also injured while intervening

The piece explores humanity's enduring fascination with extraterrestrial life, drawing on Carl Sagan's belief that the vastness of the universe makes life beyond Earth highly plausible, while cautioning that alien life may be radically different from humans. I

Priyanka Chopra and Khushi Kapoor paid tribute to late Bollywood superstar Sridevi on her 62nd birth anniversary. Priyanka unveiled the cover of Empress: The Definitive Biography of Sridevi, an upcoming biography authored by Dhiraj U. Kumarr

Karnataka's bandh over the release of 12,000 cusecs of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu evoked a mixed response. Mandya witnessed intense farmer and pro-Kannada protests, while Bengaluru, Mysuru, Hassan and Ballari largely remained unaffected.

Students are demanding comprehensive recruitment reforms and a CBI probe into alleged irregularities in the JPSC Civil Services and JSSC-CGL examinations. The agitation intensified after a clash near the Jharkhand Assembly on August 10, while the Congress and BJP have extended support to the protesting students.

Members of the Kashmiri diaspora in Belgium staged a protest march from the European Parliament to the United Nations office in Brussels, condemning alleged killings and human rights abuses by Pakistani forces in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).

The three Mumbai outlets whose licences got suspended include Vile Parle (West), Borivali (West), and R-City Mall, Ghatkopar (West). Additionally, the business licence of the Domino's Malkapur outlet in Satara's Karad was also suspended.