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'I just smell her underarms': Gauahar Khan reveals husband Zaid Darbar's unusual underarm fetish

Gauahar Khan reveals her husband Zaid Darbar's underarm fetish in a now-viral video. She says Zaid thinks her underarms smell fresh and likes to sniff them, leaving Neha Dhupia and Angad Bedi in splits.

20 Aug 2026 10:52 pm
'Please Dhyaan Dijiye': Shweta Tiwari Finds Cockroach After Cold Drink Delivery, Tags FDA Chief Tukaram Munde Over Hygiene Concern

Shweta Tiwari raised hygiene concerns after allegedly finding a cockroach at her home following a cold drink delivery. She shared a video of the insect and tagged the delivery platform and Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Munde, urging action. T

20 Aug 2026 10:51 pm
Instagram uses 'don't ask, don't tell' approach on under13 users' safety: Ex-Meta Engineer in US court

Bejar said tens of thousands of children under 13 were using Instagram and that the company lacked employee goals or metrics to identify and act on suspected underage users, despite having systems to detect fake accounts

20 Aug 2026 10:51 pm
Google launches one-year free AI Plus plan for Indian college students

The company is also introducing new learning features across Gemini and Google Search, including personalised study plans, diagnostic quizzes, interactive visuals, practice tests and Google Lens-based step-by-step learning. Eligible Indian students can redeem the offer until December 31, 2026, subject to verification and applicable terms.

20 Aug 2026 10:49 pm
Crude oil prices rise for fifth session straight after US President Trump targets Iran's economy; Brent above $92/bbl

Brent, the global oil benchmark, climbed above $92 a barrel after rising more than 5% over the previous four sessions. Meanwhile, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude for October delivery traded near $85 a barrel.

20 Aug 2026 10:48 pm
Sajjan Kumar, convicted in 1984 anti-Sikh riots cases, dies at 80

Kumar was convicted in the killings of five Sikh men in Palam Colony and had received multiple life sentences in separate riot-related cases. His conviction in the Palam Colony case was upheld by the Delhi High Court in 2018 after overturning his acquittal. His challenge to the conviction remained pending before the Supreme Court.

20 Aug 2026 10:47 pm
Sensex gains 628 points, Nifty rises 154 points as realty, private bank and IT stocks rally

The Sensex rose 628.04 points, or 0.82 per cent, to close at 77,537.72, while the Nifty gained 153.55 points, or 0.64 per cent, to settle at 24,231.85.

20 Aug 2026 10:46 pm
'Today I Killed My Wife...': Chilling WhatsApp Status Of Lucknow Bank Employee Allegedly Surfaces After He Shot His Estranged Wife Dead

Today I killed my wife, read an alleged WhatsApp status attributed to SBI employee Manas Bajpai after he reportedly shot estranged wife Divya Mishra in Lucknow on Thursday. The message, whose authenticity remains unverified, accused her of cheating and mentioned his intent to die.

20 Aug 2026 10:46 pm
Google bets big on India with Pixel 11 lineup, expands local manufacturing push

The Pixel 11 series features upgraded hardware, cameras, Gemini AI support, the Tensor G6 processor and Titan M3 security chip. The Pixel 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro XL and 11 Pro Fold are priced from Rs 89,999 to Rs 1,86,999, while the Pixel Watch 5 starts at Rs 42,900.

20 Aug 2026 10:45 pm
Tit-for-tat diplomatic action: Delhi clears encroachments outside Pakistan High Commission

Delhi | Indian authorities dismantle the external security perimeter outside the Pakistan High Commission, removing traffic bollards and barricades that previously ring-fenced the diplomatic compound.

20 Aug 2026 10:44 pm
Govinda-Sunita Ahuja divorce: Govinda recalls mother's warning about Sunita Ahuja; 'Isse dhokha dega toh bheek maangega'

An old interview of Govinda has resurfaced amid renewed attention on his marriage to Sunita Ahuja. In the clip, Govinda recalled his mother warning him against betraying Sunita, saying he would eg for his living if he did, and calling her the Laxmi of their home

20 Aug 2026 10:43 pm
North Korea launches 10 ballistic missiles amid US-South Korea military drills

The launches came despite the drills being scaled back and amid growing speculation about possible renewed talks between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

20 Aug 2026 10:43 pm
'Whatever I Said Was Wrong': Woman Apologises To Indian Army, J&K Police After Viral Confrontation Video Sparks Massive Backlash

A 25-year-old woman whose heated exchange with security personnel during a Ladakh road blockade went viral has apologised to the Indian Army, J&K Police and Ladakh Police. She said frustration after being stranded for hours without clarity over the restriction led to her remarks.

20 Aug 2026 10:42 pm
Sharmila Tagore: 'Vande Mataram' is difficult to recite for those who believe in one God

Sharmila Tagore has said that only the first two stanzas of 'Vande Mataram' should be recited, arguing that references to multiple deities in the later portions may be difficult for people who follow monotheistic faiths. Her remarks come amid a political row between the BJP and Congress over the national song and its rendition.

20 Aug 2026 10:42 pm
Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar speaks on situationships, soulmates: Makes Korean hearts with GenZ

Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar addressed a range of questions from thousands of first-year students, touching on situationships, soulmates, overthinking, FOMO, attention spans, social media and AI. He urged young people to build resilience, manage stress and doubt, question online content and use humour to deal with anger.

20 Aug 2026 7:23 pm
Vijay Effect? Tamil Nadu Assembly Livestream Sparks Massive Surge In TV, YouTube Viewership

The August 5 Budget session crossed a million YouTube views on some channels. Vijay's popularity, Vijay vs Udhayanidhi coverage and viral clips have turned Assembly debates into a social-media phenomenon.

20 Aug 2026 1:43 pm
Starlink Reapplies For India's Approval To Launch 30,000-Satellite Gen 2 Constellation

Elon Musk-owned Starlink has reapplied to India's space regulator for approval of its Gen 2 satellite network, covering nearly 30,000 low-Earth orbit satellites. The bid includes direct-to-device technology that can connect satellites directly to mobile phones.

20 Aug 2026 1:42 pm
Five killed, 23 injured in separate road accidents in Karnataka

Three people died and three others were injured after a car crashed into a parked truck near Ranebennur in Haveri. In Mandya, two people were killed and 20 injured after a private sleeper bus overturned near Bellur Toll with police suspecting overspeeding.

20 Aug 2026 12:14 pm
Iran tells Trump to accept reality, says Strait of Hormuz cannot become US territory

Sharing the image in a post on X, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi, who described the US President as a deluded man, said on Wednesday that while Trump had correctly referred to the eternal Persian Gulf, his claims over the Strait of Hormuz would soon be corrected, either by circumstances or by Iran itself

20 Aug 2026 12:14 pm
Tension prevails in Jadavpur University after SFI, ABVP groups clash; several students hospitalised

Several students were injured and hospitalised, while both groups lodged FIRs with Jadavpur Police Station and announced protest demonstrations on campus. SFI and ABVP traded allegations of vandalism and attacks, with both denying responsibility for the violence. No arrests had been made when the report was filed.

20 Aug 2026 12:14 pm
Toxic English Trailer: Yash Starrer Leaves Netizens Impressed; fans say 'blockbuster loading, Global Mayhem'

Social media users said Toxic's English trailer looked better than its Indian-language versions after the makers released it. One X user said the film 'truly feels like a global release', while another praised its international-level visuals. Directed by Geetu Mohandas and starring Yash, Toxic was shot in Kannada and English and releases worldwide on August 26, 2026.

20 Aug 2026 11:09 am
LIC gets RBI nod to increase HDFC Bank stake to 9.99 pc; stocks trade higher

LIC shares gained around 1 per cent after the RBI approved the insurer's application to increase its stake in HDFC Bank to up to 9.99 per cent. LIC currently holds 4.11 per cent in the private lender. The approval gives LIC flexibility to raise its holding, subject to RBI, SEBI and other regulatory conditions.

20 Aug 2026 10:59 am
Rahul Gandhi Claims PM Modi's Rule In 'Final Phase', Says Search For His Successor Already Underway At CWC Meet

Rahul Gandhi, at the CWC meeting, claimed PM Narendra Modi's rule is in its final phase and alleged a search for his successor has begun. He urged Congress to take a more aggressive stance.

20 Aug 2026 10:58 am
Sensex jumps 558 points, Nifty gains 147 points as Indian markets open higher

Indian equity benchmarks opened higher on Thursday, snapping a 12-session losing streak, as softer US bond yields and supportive global cues boosted risk appetite. The Sensex gained 558 points to 77,468, while the Nifty 50 rose 147 points to 24,225.45. IT, MidSmall IT & Telecom and Metal stocks led the gains.

20 Aug 2026 10:57 am
'J&K Important Part Of India..Americans Would Enjoy Coming Here': US Envoy Sergio Gor After Meeting CM Abdullah In Srinagar

Gor met CM Omar Abdullah and said they discussed deepening economic collaboration and creating mutually beneficial opportunities. The visit marks the first by a US envoy to J&K since the abrogation of Article 370

19 Aug 2026 9:43 pm
SBI Revises Basic Savings Account Rules From October 1, Branch Withdrawals Beyond Four To Cost 15 Plus GST

SBI will allow four free branch cash withdrawals monthly from basic savings accounts. Additional withdrawals will cost Rs 15 per transaction plus GST from October 1.

19 Aug 2026 9:43 pm
Sunita Ahuja withdraws divorce case, confirms Govinda's manager: No one was happy about it

Sunita Ahuja has withdrawn the divorce petition she had filed against actor Govinda, his manager Shashi Sinha confirmed to IANS. Sunita was spotted at the Bandra family court with her son Yashvardhan Ahuja. The development comes after recent public allegations and exchanges between the couple.

19 Aug 2026 9:41 pm
'Rains Canceled Shoots': Vijay Deverakonda Shares Adorable Nap-Time Pic With Parents; Wife Rashmika Mandanna Gets Special Credit

Vijay Deverakonda shared a candid glimpse of himself napping between his parents after rain cancelled his shoot. The actor gave photo credit to wife Rashmika Mandanna, leaving fans gushing over the sweet family moment.

19 Aug 2026 9:41 pm
FIR lodged against 'Dhamaal' producer Indra Kumar and his business partner Ashok Thakeria

An FIR has been registered against filmmaker Indra Kumar and producer Ashok Thakeria over an alleged Rs 1.50 crore fraud involving the distribution, digital and copyright rights of the film Dhamaal. The complaint was filed by Vikas Baldevraj Sahni, owner of film distribution company Grand Master,

19 Aug 2026 9:40 pm
Manipur: Shutdown over NRC demand; normal life hit across Imphal Valley for 2nd day

Normal life remained disrupted across Manipur's Imphal Valley for the second consecutive day as a 48-hour statewide shutdown demanding updation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) before Census-2027 continued on Wednesday. Called by the Campaign for Just and Fair Delimitation (JFD), the shutdown received support from student, youth, women's and civil society organisations

19 Aug 2026 9:40 pm
Two BJP Leaders Booked in a Week on Extortion Charges, More Embarrassment for Party in Kashmir

The BJP faced another embarrassment in Jammu and Kashmir after police registered an extortion and fraud case against Pulwama Kisan Morcha vice-president Aijaz Ahmed Shah. The development comes days after the party suspended its Pulwama district president Showkat Gayoor following an extortion case against him.

19 Aug 2026 9:37 pm
Samsung set to increase foldable smartphones prices in India

The premium foldable lineup, currently priced between Rs 1.25 lakh and Rs 2.6 lakh, has already seen record demand, with over 2.71 lakh pre-orders within 72 hours of launch in India. Samsung is also offering long-tenure zero-cost EMI options to make its latest foldables more affordable for buyers.

19 Aug 2026 4:22 pm
As US Envoy Visits Kashmir, Omar Abdullah Says 'Washington is Not Going to Solve Our Problems'

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said issues concerning the Union Territory must be resolved by New Delhi and not Washington during his meeting with US Ambassador Sergio Gor. Meanwhile, former CM Mehbooba Mufti urged Gor to review and withdraw the US travel advisory for Kashmir, saying it was hurting tourism and the livelihoods of thousands of families.

19 Aug 2026 4:20 pm
Divorce filing confirmed?: Sunita Ahuja with son Yashvardhan exits Mumbai family court days after Govinda spotted with actress Komal

Sunita Ahuja and son, Yashvardhan, were spotted outside a Family Court in Mumbai amid her ongoing public spat with husband Govinda, triggering speculation about divorce proceedings. There is no official confirmation of any filing.

19 Aug 2026 3:09 pm
Kiara Advani opens up about challenging water-bowl act in Toxic, says new experiences push her beyond comfort zone

Kiara Advani shared her experience of performing a water-bowl act for a circus-themed sequence in Toxic. The actress said taking on unfamiliar challenges taught her new skills and helped push her beyond her comfort zone.

19 Aug 2026 2:09 pm
Bombay HC vs Tukaram Munde: Pune sweet shop shut; court imposes FDA 5 lakh fine for torturing citizens; Munde fights back

Speaking to ANI, Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe stated that the FDA is currently awaiting the written copy of the court's order to determine the next course of action regarding the establishment involved.

19 Aug 2026 1:21 pm
H1N1 Outbreak At Bengaluru School, 500+ Students Fall Sick: What Parents Should Know

Two students have tested positive for H1N1, while one staff member is undergoing treatment. Health experts caution that the confirmed H1N1 cases do not mean all affected individuals have the virus, as other influenza strains and respiratory infections can cause similar symptoms.

19 Aug 2026 12:30 pm
New US green card rule may hit Indians

Under the revised public charge guidance, USCIS officers may consider means-tested benefits such as housing assistance, food aid and certain college financial aid when assessing whether an applicant is likely to become dependent on government support.

19 Aug 2026 12:28 pm
Govt approves PNG connection incentive scheme, explores E10 petrol option for older vehicles

The Central government has begun preliminary discussions on reintroducing E10 petrol as an option for older vehicles alongside E20 fuel. The talks follow concerns from owners of older vehicles and two-wheelers over fuel compatibility and mileage. However, officials are yet to reach any decision amid logistical and supply-chain challenges

19 Aug 2026 12:27 pm
ED raids several locations across UP, Delhi linked to SP leader Azam Khan

The searches, conducted under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), included the Mohammad Ali Jauhar University and its trust and are aimed at tracing alleged proceeds of crime, financial records, documents and digital evidence linked to the diversion and use of government funds

19 Aug 2026 12:00 pm
'Mere Paas Rent Dene Ka Paisa Nahi Hai': Shehzad Poonawalla Explains Why He Quit BJP; Cites Rising Financial Pressures

Former BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla said financial pressures contributed to his decision to quit the party after five years. I don't have money to pay rent, he told, adding that working for BJP 24/7/365 left little opportunity for other work.

19 Aug 2026 12:00 pm
Trump posts map showing Strait of Hormuz as 'new US territory' amid rising Iran tensions

Iran has rejected Trump's plans to seize the waterway. Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi described the proposed takeover as a fanciful delusion, while Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said the Strait would not reopen until Tehran's conditions were met.

19 Aug 2026 10:30 am
UAE Issues Missile Threat Alert, Urges Residents To Stay Safe

The UAE has issued a missile threat alert after its air defence systems detected a possible missile targeting the country. Authorities urged residents to remain in secure locations and follow official updates. The warning came a day after a US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding aimed at ending the Middle East conflict expired.

19 Aug 2026 10:30 am
Sensex, Nifty open flat as crude oil surges to $92 amid Middle East tensions; IT stocks gain

The Sensex opened at 77,218.05, down 17.41 points or 0.02 per cent, while the Nifty started the session at 24,152.05, declining 2.85 points or 0.01 per cent.

19 Aug 2026 10:29 am
Is Parth Samthaan getting married? Fans speculate after actor buys new home in Pune, talks about 'shaadi, ghar, responsibility'

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.

18 Aug 2026 8:55 pm
India's cash in circulation rises despite surge in digital payments: RBI Deputy Governor

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.

18 Aug 2026 8:32 pm
Meta Intensifies Crackdown On Child Sexual Abuse Material Spread & Resurfacing Across Platforms Amid Talks With MeitY

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.

18 Aug 2026 8:32 pm
Israel kills Islamic Jihad commander in Gaza

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.

18 Aug 2026 8:31 pm
Gold, silver prices fall as investors weigh Fed rate outlook, rising oil and US-Iran tensions

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.

18 Aug 2026 8:31 pm
OpenAI introduces ChatGPT for teens with stronger safety and learning features

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.

18 Aug 2026 8:30 pm