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TV actor Parth Samthaan recently bought a new home in Pune and shared glimpses of his griha pravesh ceremony with his mother. In a recent interview, Parth spoke about reaching a stage in life where major decisions such as marriage, buying a home and taking on responsibilities become important.

RBI Deputy Governor Shirish Chandra Murmu said. India currently has 176 billion banknotes in circulation, while the RBI produces 28-30 billion notes annually. The central bank is also exploring measures such as surface coatings and polymer notes to increase the durability of currency and reduce the environmental impact of the cash cycle.

The government has stressed compliance with Indian laws and warned that platforms could lose safe harbour protection for violations. Officials said the focus is regulation and user safety, not censorship.

The Israeli military said it killed Islamic Jihad commander Tareq Anwar Khamis Ra'i in an airstrike in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza. The military said Ra'i was a company commander in the group's supply unit and was involved in advancing attacks against Israeli troops.

Gold was trading at Rs 1,55,470, down 0.30 per cent, while silver declined 0.96 per cent to Rs 2,35,763. Markets are now pricing in a higher chance of the US Federal Reserve keeping rates unchanged in September after weaker economic data.

The offering includes Study Mode, homework reminders, quizzes, learning visualisations and Study Hours, while parents can use controls, Quiet Hours and limited safety notifications to manage teen usage.

Sharing a striking new poster featuring Yash, the team announced that advance bookings for the Geetu Mohandas-directed film will open on Aug. 21. The poster sees Yash in an intense avatar against a fiery red backdrop, further building anticipation as the film enters the final stretch of its promotional campaign.

Premalu's disappearance from Jio Hotstar drew backlash after Prem Keetanu's teaser fueled claims that the Veer Pahariya-starrer is a remake. A user asked Bhavana Studios to get the Malayalam film onto another OTT platform ASAP, while others criticised the decision. Prem Keetanu's makers have yet to confirm whether it is a Premalu remake.

Two female employees of AIIMS Jammu, including a doctor and a staff nurse, died under mysterious circumstances within 48 hours in Jammu and Samba districts. Police have launched a joint investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the deaths and whether there is any connection between the two cases.

RANA celebrated RANA Day and India's Independence Day in New York with a luncheon honouring cardiologist Dr. Samin K. Sharma following his appointment as Chief of Clinical Cardiology at Mount Sinai. The event also highlighted RANA's social welfare and education initiatives for marginalised communities in Rajasthan. R

On India's 80th Independence Day, the Gujarat Forest Department and Vantara released 20 blackbucks into Kutch's Banni Grasslands to restore native herbivore populations and rebuild the local ecosystem.

Axis Bank will revise credit card rules from August 28, raising the DCC fee to 3.5 percent and limiting rewards on gift cards, road fees, bridges and toll payments.

Union Health and Family Welfare Minister J.P. Nadda underwent angioplasty at AIIMS Delhi on August 17 and is currently stable and under observation in the hospital's Cardiology Department, according to AIIMS officials.

Indian equity benchmarks extended their losses on Tuesday, with the Sensex falling 493 points, or 0.63 per cent, to 77,235.46 and the Nifty declining 132.75 points, or 0.55 per cent, to 24,154.90 amid heightened geopolitical tensions.

He said the cancellation of 14 JSSC and TDPL exams marks the success of the first stage, but stressed that students need a permanent system to prevent paper leaks, question-paper irregularities and other forms of malpractice.

Filmmaker and actor Anurag Kashyap recently enjoyed a dinner outing with director Imtiaz Ali, friends and family. However, Kashyap's red T-shirt featuring the phrase dimagi nakal grabbed attention on social media.

Two snakes were spotted at Shah Rukh Khan's Mumbai residence, Mannat, on Monday evening, coinciding with the auspicious occasion of Nag Panchami. Snake rescuer Vicky Dubey and Forest Department officials reached the property, where one snake was identified as a non-venomous Dhaman, or Indian rat snake, and safely rescued and released.

It also interpreted Vijay's appeal to the public to continue supporting him as a sign that he may be concerned about losing public support. The newspaper further claimed that some voters were beginning to regret their decision to support him.

A Bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta also declined to refer earlier judgments to a larger Bench. However, the Court said the issue could be reconsidered if compelling scientific evidence on alternative methods emerges.

Veteran Ladakhi leaders Thupstan Chhewang and Tashi Gyalson met Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena and urged the administration to withdraw cases against youth linked to the September 24, 2025, Leh violence. They also sought financial assistance for affected families, early submission of the inquiry report and an early meeting with the Centre on the broader Ladakh issue.

The decision was taken at a special Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Hemant Soren and was celebrated by protesting students as a major victory after 24 days of agitation. However, the JPSC-JSSC Reform Forum said its agitation would continue until the government agrees to a CBI probe

Dolly Singh jokingly called Vijay Varma the 'nation's biggest red flag' on screen at IFFM 2026, referring to his intense characters. Vijay quipped that she should buy red cloth and 'make as many flags as you want.'

The proposal also allows national permit holders to opt for five-year authorisation instead of annual renewal, while retaining the annual fee of Rs 16,500. The draft includes changes to temporary registration rules and seeks greater use of the VAHAN database to reduce paperwork. The ministry has invited public objections and suggestions for 30 days.

Government data presented before the High-Level Committee on Demographic Change shows that 6,737 Rohingyas have been identified across Jammu division, compared with 919 in the Kashmir Valley. Officials have flagged security concerns over settlements near the international border and allegations involving organised crime, drug trafficking and human trafficking.

Razorpay said early components have been deployed across around 3 trillion data points and have improved payment success rates by up to 10 per cent, while detecting significantly more international card fraud and disputed transactions.

Republicans say the bill would strengthen election security, while Democrats and election experts warn it could make voting harder for eligible citizens, particularly those who face difficulties obtaining government-issued identification or citizenship documents.

Cyber Suraksha will enable stakeholders to share threat alerts, vulnerabilities, policy measures and lessons from cyber incidents. SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey stressed that cyber resilience requires institutions to anticipate, withstand, respond to, recover from and learn from cyberattacks.

The Uttar Pradesh Home Department has submitted the SIT's final report to the temple trust for further action. The investigation had earlier led to an FIR against eight named accused, all of whom have been arrested under relevant provisions of the BNS and Prevention of Corruption Act.

Yash has opened up about the decision to postpone Toxic amid its potential clash with Dhurandhar. The actor said he is not worried about losing 100-200 crore and stressed that his priority is delivering a film that lives up to audience expectations.

Sensex fell 365 points, while Nifty declined 76 points. IT stocks led the losses, while auto and PSU banking stocks gained. Analysts said rising Brent crude and US 10-year Treasury yields could pressure equities and foreign fund flows,

An Instagram account named Dimagi Naxal Party reportedly gained over 1.6 lakh followers within a day after PM Narendra Modi used the term during his Independence Day speech. The page, whose owner remains unidentified, is currently unavailable.

A heavy rush of devotees on Nag Panchami triggered a stampede-like situation near Mahakal Temple in Ujjain on Monday. Around 13 devotees were reportedly taken to Ujjain District Hospital by relatives and security personnel. A video showed devotees pushing amid the crowd surge.

In a striking Independence Day gesture, the parents of Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist Abid Ramzan Sheikh hoisted the Tricolour at their home in Shopian, Jammu and Kashmir. The photograph went viral on social media, drawing praise and highlighting a powerful message of patriotism. The gesture also brought back memories of 2021, when Muzaffar Wani, father of slain Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani, had hoisted the national flag.

The Sensex declined 281.09 points, or 0.36 per cent, to close at 77,728.16, while the Nifty fell 78.35 points, or 0.32 per cent, to settle at 24,287.65.

The BJP has replaced longtime IT cell chief Amit Malviya with Chhattisgarh's Deepak Mhaskey in a major organisational reshuffle. The party also appointed four new social media coordinators, while Anil Baluni will continue as Media Convenor.

The central bank urged lenders to identify risks linked to new products and technology-driven business models early, strengthen grievance redressal and comply with digital lending rules and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act. I

Security agencies have launched a coordinated crackdown across 14 states, detaining 253 people and making major recoveries in a probe into the ISI-backed Shahzad Bhatti terror network. The operation, conducted ahead of Independence Day, uncovered IEDs, grenades bearing Pakistan Ordnance Factory markings, pistols, ammunition and CCTV cameras allegedly used for espionage. In J&K agencies are also keeping a close watch on local gangsters suspected of links with Bhatti.

Hema Malini has praised Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta-starrer Batwara 1947, highlighting its message of humanity, mutual respect and harmony over hatred and division. She also lauded the performances of Sunny Deol, Shabana Azmi, Karan Deol and Preity Zinta

Gold rose Rs 600 to Rs 1,56,800 per 10 grams in Delhi as a weaker dollar and firm global markets supported demand, while silver stayed flat.

Shabnam Sinha will succeed Sunil Bharti Mittal as Airtel Payments Bank chairperson from October 1, following RBI and board approval.

Alia took to Instagram to share snippets from their peaceful and serene vacation, with Raha Kapoor seen enjoying the exotic sea views while seated comfortably between Ranbir and Alia. In another picture, Alia was seen sleeping beside Raha on the bed.

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