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Maharashtra CM Fadnavis said that the state government was monitoring the situation and working with the Union government and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to assist those affected
New Zealand cricketer Rachin Ravindra expressed his admiration for Manchester City, shared his top stadium memories
Fadnavis urged mandals to familiarise themselves with food safety regulations and seek necessary guidance and training to ensure devotees are served pure and adulteration-free prasad
Indian captain Shubman Gill expressed frustration after failing to bowl out Sri Lanka in the 2nd Test, while clarifying Siraj's fitness and evaluating WTC prospects
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has proposed mutual security and non-aggression arrangements among neighbouring Muslim states, saying Tehran is ready to cooperate on regional security based on its experience of war
Devdutt Padikkal expressed frustration after India failed to seal victory in the second Test against Sri Lanka, despite earning Player of the Series honour
The incident took place in Khupri village in Wada taluka in Palghar district. The three affected people complained of breathing difficulties and eye irritation after coming into contact with the substance
Speaking at the programme at Kora Kendra Ground, Shinde said the initiative was about encouraging people to embrace Marathi rather than imposing the language on them. He also stated that Marathi should be viewed as a language that brings people together rather than divides them
Sitharaman was addressing a high-level business roundtable with CEOs, presidents, and senior executives of leading Canadian companies in Toronto. The roundtable brought together business leaders from a wide range of sectors
Senior police officers and additional personnel were deployed at sensitive locations as a precaution, while police teams remained on the ground throughout the night. The situation was brought under control soon after the incident, and no further major untoward incident was reported
Shah Rukh Khan reportedly waived a Rs 42 lakh DCP bill for Marathi film Deool Band 2, helping the makers release it in theatres. The film later became a success, with its makers pledging profits towards educating children of farmers who died by suicide
India will play two-time World Cup winners Uruguay in Kolkata on October 6, completing a home friendly schedule that includes clashes against Brazil and Panama
PM Modi will visit Uzbekistan from August 29 to 30 on a bilateral visit at the invitation of Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. From Tashkent, he will travel to Bishkek at the invitation of Kyrgyz Republic President Sadyr Zhaparov to participate in the 26th SCO Summit from August 31 to September 1
Sonal Dinusha's unbeaten 133 powered Sri Lanka's historic second-innings fightback to secure a draw in Colombo, though India clinched the Test series 1-0
The BCCI Women's Selection Committee has named the India A squads for the home series against Australia A Women, featuring multiple formats
A Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Zilla Parishad member has urged authorities to construct a high protection wall along the Khavdya Hill cliff after three members of a family died following fatal falls from the site
Catch up on top sports headlines, including Sri Lanka's comeback against India, Free-hits in Tests and Federer's US Open plea
Krystle DSouza slammed trolls commenting on her appearance during The Traitors 2. Questioning their focus, the actor said, You have nothing else to talk about, urging people to look beyond her looks and discuss her reality-show journey instead
Aaron Sorkins The Social Reckoning, inspired by Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugens revelations, is set to release in India on October 9, 2026. Mikey Madison stars as Haugen alongside Jeremy Strong as Mark Zuckerberg and Jeremy Allen White as reporter Jeff Horwitz
Kangana Ranauts criticism of Kriti Sanons Raksha Bandhan ad sparked controversy after netizens resurfaced her 2017 festive advertisement. Many users called Kangana a hypocrite for questioning Kritis outfit and its cultural relevance
Mukesh Khanna has once again spoken against Ranveer Singh playing Shaktimaan in the proposed film. The actor says Ranveer has the talent but not the positive image he associates with the superhero, suggesting he could instead play villain Kilwish
The emergency facility will provide assistance and information to people affected by the floods and those trying to contact family members in the disaster-hit areas, an official statement issued by the MEA stated
The incident took place in April in the Dhulijan forest area of Lakhipathar in Digboi. Mangal Singh's cries reportedly alerted local residents, who informed the Digboi Forest Department
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has directed officials and four ministers to coordinate rescue and relief efforts for people from the state affected by the Nepal floods. A team has been sent to Kathmandu, while ministers will coordinate with the Centre from Delhi
Addressing a special media briefing on the Nepal disaster in New Delhi, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to his Nepalese counterpart Balendra Shah on Wednesday and expressed India's solidarity with Nepal, offering all possible humanitarian assistance
YouTube reviewer Suraj Kumar received a legal notice over his negative review of Yash-starrer Toxic. The notice cites a Bengaluru court order restraining false, malicious, defamatory or derogatory content about the film
Among those unaccounted for are hikers, climbers, and tourists from across the world, many of whom travel to Nepal to take on some of the world's highest peaks, as well as Hindu devotees visiting the Himalayan nation on pilgrimage
Kareena Kapoor Khan and Meghna Gulzar have shared heartfelt notes on Daayra, offering a glimpse into the films morally complex world. Kareena opened up about becoming ACP Ajooni Kohli, while Meghna revealed how the story explores duality
Congress general secretary in-charge of organisation K C Venugopal said the scale of destruction caused by the floods was unprecedented and called for relief efforts to focus on saving as many lives as possible
Crime Patrol Crime Ka Current Season will premiere on August 31 with Ajay Devgn. Inspired by crime cases, the new season will explore changing human behaviour in the social media age, while urging viewers to remain cautious and aware
India has stepped up flood preparedness along its border with Nepal after devastating flash floods and suspected GLOF activity. NDRF IG Narendra Singh Bundela said there has been no adverse impact in Indian territory so far, while teams remain ready for rapid deployment
The Tecnam P2006T aircraft, operated by Kanpur-based Garg Aviation Ltd, crashed in the afternoon near the Ganga Barrage, around five nautical miles from Kanpur Civil Airport
Outpatient department (OPD) services at several government hospitals were also affected, while government offices and educational institutions in some districts reported thin attendance after employees took mass casual leave
A Chandigarh court has issued notices to Salman Khan, Alvira Khan Agnihotri and Being Human Foundation over an alleged franchise dispute. The franchisee claims he invested over Rs 2 crore but suffered losses due to lack of support
Shilpa Shirodkar shared a series of selfies, revealing that her daughter Anoushka Ranjit is teaching her how to take the perfect selfie. She also posted a cute mother-daughter selfie and pictures from a footwear store
Anne Hathaway paid tribute to late country music legend Dolly Parton, sharing a special memory involving a candle gifted to her and urging fans to honour the icon by donating to her Imagination Library
In separate replies filed before the High Court, the police also argued that the fresh bail pleas were not maintainable in view of the Supreme Court's January 5 order, which had rejected bail for Khalid and Imam while granting relief to five other accused in the case
Music composer Anirudh Ravichander surprised actor Simbu and the team of Arasan with a visit to the films sets. His unexpected appearance sparked excitement among the team, adding to the buzz surrounding Simbus upcoming project
It is a maiden India call-up for 18-year-old Aaryavir, who is currently playing in the Delhi Premier League. Meanwhile, Anvay, the younger son of former India captain and coach Dravid, retained his place in the ODI squad
People aged over 75 were the worst-affected group, with around 9,600 heat-related deaths recorded in a single week in late June, when temperatures in Germany rose above 40 degrees Celsius. Another 4,000 heat-related deaths were recorded between late July and mid-August, the institute said
Telugu filmmaker Pavan Sadineni has been arrested following a womans allegations of sexual exploitation and assault. She claimed he promised marriage and career opportunities before allegedly assaulting her. Sadineni was remanded to judicial custody, while his bail plea is pending
The problem is linked to height restrictions imposed by the Airports Authority of India (AAI), as the Metro structure falls within the air funnel zone of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA)
Sonal Dinusha has been exceptionally well out there in the middle. Shouldering him is Lahiru Kumara. Earlier, Prabath Jayasuriya's knock lasted for 28 balls, in which he scored just two runs. Keshara Nuwantha played a fighting knock of 46 runs, which came in 150 balls, including four boundaries
If Sri Lanka's lower-order batsmen continue to protect their wickets and consume the remaining time in the Test, they could prevent the visitors from coming out to bat
Shubhangi Atre celebrated Onam by sharing glimpses of Kerala through her eyes. Reflecting on her journey, the actress described it as blissful while showcasing the states scenic beauty, festive spirit and cultural charm through her social media posts
Team India's Manav Suthar has claimed two wickets. Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj, Saransh Jain, and Ravindra Jadeja have bagged one wicket each
At least 178 Indian nationals are missing after devastating flash floods swept through Nepal's Bhotekoshi and Trishuli river regions. Twenty-one Indians were rescued from flood-hit Timure, while Indian missions in Nepal and China have activated emergency helplines
Kangana Ranaut sparked controversy over remarks on Muslim and Hindu cultural practices while discussing womens freedom and Kriti Sanons Raksha Bandhan ad. GIVA later withdrew the campaign
Days after Shweta Tiwari called out an online abuser, noting that he was an MNS supporter and questioned Raj Thackeray, the actress has now shared an update, sharing that the politician's team reached out to her and traced the abuser
Brad Pitt is set to reprise his Oscar-winning role as Cliff Booth in Netflixs The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth. Written by Quentin Tarantino and directed by David Fincher, the film is set in 1977 and will get a two-week global run from November 25

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