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Mumbai, Aug 27 (IANS) Actress Rakul Preet Singh, who is awaiting the release of her upcoming epic film Ramayana, has shared insights into her role of Surpanakha in the film. The actress, who essays the role of Ravanas sister, has revealed what drew her to the character and the opportunity to explore a side of []

Washington, Aug 22 (IANS) China is one of only two countries capable of producing a specialised nuclear fuel at scale, giving Beijing a potentially important advantage as the United States races to deploy advanced reactors, according to a congressional watchdog report. The US Government Accountability Office said Russia and China currently have infrastructure capable of []

Bengaluru, Aug 20 (IANS) The Congress and BJP in Karnataka have clashed over the Congress Working Committees (CWC) decision to sing only the first two stanzas of Vande Mataram, with Congress leaders welcoming the move and the BJP accusing the party of showing disrespect to the countrys culture and the national movement. Speaking to reporters []

New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) The Aadhaar app has crossed the significant milestone of 5 crore downloads, reflecting the growing adoption of convenient and digital-first Aadhaar services among residents, according to a statement issued by IT Ministry on Thursday. The milestone marks a significant expansion of the Aadhaar apps role as a digital interface between []

Mumbai, Aug 20 (IANS) Actress Shazahn Padamsee, who has released her debut single Raatan Kaaliyan, has said that the song traces the evolution of her understanding of love. The actress is now exploring a new facet of her artistry as she makes her singing debut with her first original song. The song reflects an emotional []

Mumbai, Aug 20 (IANS) Lyricist, poet, and writer Prasoon Joshi recently appeared on Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 18 alongside singer Sunidhi Chauhan. The appearance gave the acclaimed lyricist an opportunity to reflect on his longstanding creative association with Bachchan, with whom he has collaborated on films, advertising campaigns, and social initiatives over the years. Speaking []

Bengaluru, Aug 20 (IANS) BJP and JD(S) members continued to disrupt proceedings in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly for the fourth consecutive day on Thursday, demanding the resignation of Planning and Statistics Minister B. Nagendra over the alleged Tribal Welfare Corporation case. The Opposition members raised slogans against the Karnataka government and demanded that Nagendra step []

Hyderabad, Aug 20 (IANS) BRS Deputy Leader in Telangana Legislative Assembly, T. Harish Rao has demanded removal of Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy over alleged extortion and arbitrary freezing of private properties under Section 22A in Telangana, while stating that these allegations require independent verification. In a letter to Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, []

Mumbai, August 20 (IANS) Actress Apurva Gore, best known for playing Isha Deshmukh in the Marathi television show Aai Kuthe Kaay Karte, celebrated her first Mangala Gaur after marriage on August 18. The actress shared glimpses of the traditional festivities on her social media account. Apurva looked radiant in a traditional green silk nauvari saree []

Mumbai, August 20 (IANS) Actress Divya Dutta says the emotional complexity of her upcoming psychological relationship drama Tum Rahe Na Tum was what drew her to the project, which also stars Jimmy Shergill in the lead. Directed by Prem Prakash Modi, Tum Rahe Na Tum is an adaptation of Swedish playwright August Strindbergs landmark play []

Mumbai, August 20 (IANS) Fashion designer and entrepreneur Seema Sajdeh offered a glimpse into the little moments that bring her joy. She shared a series of candid pictures on social media, featuring her sons, other few moments and her pet. Sharing the carousel, Seema kept the caption simple and heartfelt: Little things. Big love. A []

New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Brushing aside the doubts over his future in Formula 1, four-time world champion Max Verstappen has signed a contract extension with his Red Bull team that will see him race for the RB22 until the end of 2030. The Dutchman, who had given signs of quitting F1 and was recently []

Ahmedabad, Aug 20 (IANS) Two persons were allegedly caught accepting Rs 3.15 lakh in bribe in Ahmedabad after the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) laid a trap following a complaint from a citizen that money was being demanded after threatening him with demolition of an unauthorised roof at his property, officials said on Thursday. The trap was []

Ranchi, Aug 20 (IANS) The legal battle launched by affected candidates against Jharkhand governments decision to cancel 22 recruitment examinations has intensified, with four petitions challenging the move filed in the High Court so far. The petitions are likely to be heard on Thursday at 3 PM. The petitioners include successful candidates from the 11th-13th []

Kolkata, Aug 20 (IANS) Although the low pressure has weakened and moved towards the Jharkhand-Bihar region, conditions are still favourable for more rain over south Bengal districts in the next few days. The Met office said on Thursday that the southwest monsoon axis is active and it is over Jharkhand-Bihar and the western districts of []

Patna, Aug 20 (IANS) The Meteorological Department has issued weather alerts for 19 districts of Bihar, warning of rain, thunderstorms, strong winds and lightning on Thursday. Residents have been advised to remain cautious and avoid unnecessary travel during severe weather. The Meteorological Department has issued Orange Alert in Supaul, Araria, Kishanganj, Saharsa, Madhepura, Purnea and []

New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) The Centres Department of Consumer Affairs on Thursday announced that it has invited online applications from eligible industries, laboratories, engineering colleges, polytechnics, ITIs and testing facilities for recognition as Government Approved Test Centres (GATCs) under the Legal Metrology Rules. With the application window currently open, eligible organisations are encouraged to []

Hyderabad, Aug 20 (IANS) Telangana Chief Minister, A. Revanth Reddy, and state Congress President Mahesh Kumar Goud, on Thursday paid rich tributes to former Prime Minister, Bharat Ratna Rajiv Gandhi on the occasion of his birth anniversary. The Chief Minister called late Rajiv Gandhi the architect of modern India. Sadbhavana Diwas, celebrated with the message []

Gandhinagar, Aug 20 (IANS) In a significant blow to inter-state drug trafficking networks, two individuals were pronounced guilty by a city court over their role in the smuggling of Mephedrone, a psychotropic substance prohibited under NDPS Act-1985. The Gandhinagar court on Thursday sentenced the two convicted individuals to 20 years and 10 years in prison []

Vadodara (Gujarat) [India], August 20: Independence is not only about remembering the freedom we fought for. It is also about recognising the responsibility we carry towards the society we are a part of. In the early hours of our 80th Independence Day, 200+ students and young individuals took to the streets to drive the student-led []

New Delhi [India], August 19: The film will release on Waves OTT on 21st of August, 2026 In an era where whispers were dangerous and silence was mandated, one extraordinary invention almost changed the history of the country. Spherecho Productions is proud to announce the upcoming release of Dial 1975, an electrifying human thriller that []

New Delhi [India], August 19: For travellers from Delhi, an Andaman holiday offers a refreshing break from busy city life. But planning a trip from Delhi needs attention because the islands are spread across different destinations and ferry schedules can affect your itinerary. From choosing flights and the right number of days to selecting hotels []

Kolkata, Aug 20 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the approval of a crucial railway line project connecting Kharagpur in the state with Bhadrak in neighbouring Odisha. I convey my sincere gratitude to the Union Cabinet chaired by the Honble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Ji for []

New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) The Centre has tightened sugar stockholding limits for bulk consumers amid a sharp rise in prices ahead of the festive season and directing those consuming more than 10 metric tonnes a month to hold inventories for no more than 15 days. According to a notification issued by the Ministry of []

Mumbai, Aug 20 (IANS) Veteran actor Anupam Kher has reacted to a video from Ladakh that he said left him deeply disturbed. The Special 26 actor recalled watching a video of a woman who identified herself as Gen Z and, according to him, spoke disrespectfully to Army personnel. Sharing his thoughts on Instagram, Anupam said []

Mumbai, Aug 20 (IANS) As Randeep Hooda turned 50 on Thursday, his actress-wife penned an adorable birthday note for Nyomica ke Papa and said that may his ice cream bowl always be bottomless and may he never have to count the calories. Lin shared a string of images and clips featuring Randeep, their newborn daughter []

Chennai, Aug 20 (IANS) The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has now cleared director Mariyappan Chinnas horror thriller Immortal, featuring actors G V Prakash and Kayadu Lohar in the lead, for release with a clean U certificate. G V Prakash took to his X timeline to share the update. Sharing a poster that announced []

Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 20 (IANS) Former Left Minister and MLA P.A. Mohammed Riyas has launched a strong counterattack against a media report linking him to alleged financial transactions involving his wife Veena Vijayan, as the Enforcement Directorates latest findings threaten to turn the investigation into a wider political challenge for the CPI(M) state leadership. In a []

Mumbai, August 20 (IANS) Actor and voice artist Vijay Vikram Singh opened up about his experience of working alongside star actors Sunny Deol and Akshaye Khanna in Ikka. The actor recalled the excitement he felt when he first met Sunny Deol on the sets. When IANS asked about the experience of performing alongside actors such []

Washington, Aug 20 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has said his administration is open to accumulating more Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as it presses Congress to enact new rules designed to secure Americas position as the global centre of digital finance. Asked whether the administration planned to acquire substantial quantities of Bitcoin or other digital []

United Nations, Aug 20 (IANS) Cheap armed drones are transforming modern warfare and creating a dystopian reality in which civilians and humanitarian workers can be deliberately targeted from a distance, the United Nations relief chief has warned. Tom Fletcher, UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, said rapidly advancing technology was extending the []

Mumbai, August 20 (IANS) Punjabi singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh was seen bringing his trademark energy to Berlin as he gears up to kick off the European leg of his World Tour. Ahead of his concert, Diljit gave fans a glimpse of his Berlin diaries on social media. He shared a series of pictures and videos from []

Geneva, Aug 20 (IANS) The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has warned of the urgent need to address a deepening global humanitarian crisis, as escalating conflicts, record displacement, climate shocks and severe funding shortages leave millions of vulnerable people in need of life-saving assistance. On the occasion of World Humanitarian Day, Pierre Krahenbuhl, []

New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday reiterated the Central governments commitment to strengthening development and infrastructure along Indias border areas, asserting that regions neglected in the past have now become a top priority under Prime Minister Narendra Modis leadership. Rijiju took to X and shared a video from []

Mumbai, August 20 (IANS) Actress Rashmika Mandanna had a playful request for her husband and actor Vijay Deverakonda after he shared a candid picture from a relaxing afternoon at home. Vijay had taken to his social media account on Wednesday night to share a picture of himself lying between his parents, Govardhan Rao and Madhavi []

Washington, Aug 20 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has presented GIFT City as a global gateway for international capital flowing into India and invited global institutions to participate in the states next phase of financial and high-technology growth. Addressing a high-level roundtable at the World Bank on Wednesday (local time), Patel said Gujarat was []

Mumbai, Aug 19 (IANS) Lyricist Ginny Diwan, who is returning to the Mirzapur universe with song Vaaroon Forever from the upcoming film Mirzapur: The Movie, has shared that playback singer Shreya Ghoshal lends depth and emotions to the songs with her artistry. The song is composed by Anand Bhaskar, and is crooned by Shreya Ghoshal []

Mumbai, Aug 20 (IANS) Actor Ronit Roy made a bold choice of posting a not so aesthetic picture, in his opinion. On Wednesday, the actor took to his Instagram, and shared a picture of himself. He also penned a note in the caption, and said that this is not his best picture given the lighting []

Jaipur, Aug 20 (IANS) The outcomes of the BRICS Tourism Working Groups deliberations in Jaipur will form the basis for the BRICS Tourism Ministers Meeting scheduled on Friday, as delegates continue discussions on strengthening cooperation in sustainable tourism, skilling and seamless travel. As part of the programme, delegates will also visit Hawa Mahal, City Palace []

Bhubaneswar, Aug 20 (IANS) In view of the extraordinary flood and continuous heavy rainfall situation prevailing across several parts of Odisha, the Opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has submitted a memorandum to State Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) R.S. Gopalan demanding further extension of the claims and objections period under Special Intensive Revision (SIR) by at []

Madrid, Aug 19 (IANS) Rayo Vallecano coach Benat San Jose expressed his frustration at his side having to play its La Liga matchday 2 game in 2026-27 season at Legans Butarque Stadium on Thursday rather than in the clubs own Vallecas home. Rayo has been forced to temporarily move to the nearby second-division sides ground []

Ujjain, Aug 19 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh is stepping up preparations for Simhastha 2028 in Ujjain, with the state government focusing on pilgrim safety, improved connectivity and disaster management for the mega religious gathering, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Wednesday. Addressing a training programme for Home Guards, Aapda Mitras and Civil Defence volunteers at Kalidas []

Jaipur, Aug 19 (IANS) The Rajasthan Agriculture Department has confirmed fraud in the procurement of insurance claims under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) in Kalusar village in Sri Ganganagar district, officials said on Wednesday. FIRs have been ordered against e-Mitra operators, farmers and other individuals allegedly involved in obtaining fraudulent crop insurance claims. []

UK-Based Specialist Crypto Insurance Programme Designed to Cover Token Default, Platform Default, Crime & Theft, and Directors & Officers Risks Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 19: InfinityDAO, the AI-driven decentralized-finance ecosystem behind the IDL token, is moving to establish an institutional-scale insurance protection programme with an aggregate insured value of up to US$1 billion, marking a []

Guwahati, Aug 19 (IANS) Denish Das smashed the tournaments fastest hundred off just 40 balls as Barpeta Braves secured a thrilling 12-run victory over Jorhat Stallions in the Assam Premier League (APL) 2026 at the Assam Cricket Association Stadium in Guwahati on Wednesday. Put into bat after Jorhat Stallions won the toss and opted to []

New Delhi [India], August 19: Indiabulls Limited has disclosed an update on proceedings related to a Public Interest Litigation concerning its erstwhile promoter, highlighting that all 197 loan accounts involving five borrower groups have been fully repaid and closed, with collections exceeding the sanctioned amounts. The company made the disclosure on August 19, 2026, under []

Senior Credit and Compliance Analyst from Christchurch, New Zealand, Turns Pageant Journey into a Message of Confidence, Resilience and Self-Belief Christchurch (Canterbury) [New Zealand], August 18: Trupti Kamath, a Senior Credit and Compliance Analyst based in Christchurch, New Zealand, has achieved a remarkable milestone by being crowned the Mrs India Worldwide Elite Title Winner []

Lucknow, Aug 19 (IANS) Defending champions Kashi Rudras produced a strong all-round performance as captain Karan Sharmas unbeaten 92 helped them defeat Gorakhpur Lions by 15 runs in the UPT20 League at the Ekana Cricket Stadium here. The victory was Kashi Rudras second in three matches and strengthened their title defence, with the two-time champions []

Galle, Aug 19 (IANS) Indian captain Shubman Gill lavished praise on young left-arm spinner Manav Suthar and left-handed batter Devdutt Padikkal following their standout performances in Indias commanding 165-run victory over Sri Lanka in the opening Test here on Wednesday. Chasing a target of 372, Sri Lanka were bowled out for 206 on day five, []

New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) Indias real estate sector is expected to remain resilient amid the West Asia crisis, with residential unit sales in the top six cities for CY2026 forecast to touch around 3.55 lakh units, a report said on Wednesday. The report from CareEdge Ratings said sustained demand, deleveraged developer balance sheets and []