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Sobhita Dhulipala exuded South Indian vibes in a traditional orange saree as she attended Janani Bandla and Surya Teja Chilukuri's wedding celebrations in Hyderabad with husband Naga Chaitanya. The actress flaunted her sindoor and posed with Naga, who complemented her look in an ivory outfit.

BJP President Nitin Nabin on Monday announced the party's new national team, appointing former Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje, former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Tirath Singh Rawat and Ram Madhav as national Vice Presidents.

The CBI took over the investigation following a recommendation by the Madhya Pradesh government and subsequent directions from the Supreme Court. The agency has conducted forensic examination, scene recreation and digital analysis as part of its probe.

The Mumbai Fire Brigade launched firefighting and evacuation operations after employees were stranded on upper floors. Firefighters used ladders to rescue people through windows. No injuries have been reported so far, while the cause of the fire remains unknown.

US President Donald Trump has welcomed the Saudi Arabia-Turkey-Pakistan Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, calling it a ig, bold and important first step towards stronger collective defence.

The Mecca Joint Defence Agreement faces an early test after Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis claimed a drone attack on a Saudi Aramco facility in Jazan. The incident raises questions over whether the pact can provide credible deterrence and political solidarity without forcing Saudi Arabia, Trkiye or Pakistan into conflicts they do not intend to fight.

Actress Kunickaa Sadanand joined the JPSC and JSSC aspirants' protest in Ranchi on Sunday and interacted with the students, including a hunger-striking aspirant. She urged the Jharkhand government to remain transparent and accountable while asking protesters to give authorities time to find a solution

Lakshmi Mittal-led company's unit said key power-generation and blast-furnace facilities were damaged, forcing production to be partially halted. The facility is Ukraine's largest integrated steel plant and lies in President Zelenskyy's hometown

Oil prices remained steady on Monday as reduced vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz raised concerns over global crude supplies, while Iran-US talks showed no significant progress. Brent crude rose 0.42 per cent to $88.89 a barrel, while WTI gained 0.21 per cent to $82.57

The re-examination will not delay the result process for the remaining 84 subjects for which the answer key challenge process has already been initiated, NTA has said.

The incident occurred around 6:40 am as a large number of devotees gathered at the Indradamneshwar Temple in Ashokdham to offer prayers to Lord Shiva. Officials said the crowd became uncontrollable after some people allegedly tried to force their way through a queue, breaking barricades put up for crowd management.

From 19th to 21st August, the city's inaugural cocktail week draws five of Asia's most celebrated bars, from Guangzhou to Singapore, into guest shifts across five Bombay addresses.

The Nifty 50 fell 0.09 per cent to 24,343.45, while the Sensex declined over 100 points to 77,892.92. Financial services, PSU banks and FMCG stocks led the decline, while chemicals and healthcare gained.

In a joint statement, 165 graduating students, 409 current students and 128 alumni criticised the BCI's now-withdrawn action against NALSAR's 2026 graduates and expressed solidarity with them. The development adds to the ongoing controversy surrounding convocations at law universities.

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.