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Amaal Mallik on there being more enemies as he opens up on creative differences

Amaal Mallik opens up about handling creative differences in Bollywood, saying he refuses to back down when it comes to his music. The composer, who created Yeh Awarapan for Awarapan 2, says standing by his creative choices may mean less work and more enemies

16 Aug 2026 10:04 pm
Awarapan 2: Moviegoer claims he couldnt breathe inside theatre, deets inside

An Awarapan 2 screening at a Ghaziabad theatre reportedly turned uncomfortable after a moviegoer complained that the auditoriums AC was barely working during the 10.30 pm show. The viewer said the hall became humid and stuffy

16 Aug 2026 8:34 pm
Thane: Man arrested for allegedly stealing gold ornaments worth Rs 1.12 crore

According to the police, the accused allegedly gained the trust of the owner of Morya Jewellers and the jeweller's customers before absconding with gold ornaments valued at Rs 1.12 crore. His questioning led to the recovery of the entire haul of 865 grams of jewellery

16 Aug 2026 7:53 pm
Palghar food poisoning: 11, including seven children, hospitalised

Local authorities and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have launched an investigation into a Nalasopara-based bakery from where the cake was ordered for a womans birthday on Saturday, an official said

16 Aug 2026 7:24 pm
Amit Shah accuses Congress of insulting Vande Mataram, demands apology

Addressing a public meeting in Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, Shah alleged that during the Independence Day programme at the Congress headquarters, party leader Sonia Gandhi asked 'Vande Mataram' to be stopped midway through the song

16 Aug 2026 6:30 pm
Dhruv Jurel departs on 51 runs; Team India post 460 runs at stumps on Day 2

Team India's Kuldeep Yadav and Prasidh Krishna will resume Day 3 with the scores of 12 and one run, respectively. Sri Lanka's Prabath Jayasuriya has claimed four wickets by conceding 109 runs in 36 overs. Keshara Nuwantha also bagged three wickets by leaking 175 runs in 39 overs. Asitha Fernando has also chipped in with one wicket

16 Aug 2026 6:26 pm
Indian Railway cracks down on catering violations, finds unauthorised vendors

During an inspection of Train No. 22938, operated by Rathore Caterers, at Vadodara station on August 11, two unauthorised vendors were found onboard without prescribed uniforms and valid ID cards. IRCTC recorded the violation and initiated action against the service provider

16 Aug 2026 6:14 pm
Mumbai Metro One launches digital pass on WhatsApp for daily commuters

Mumbai Metro One has launched a digital pass on WhatsApp, allowing commuters to purchase Trip and Store Value passes and access them through Google Wallet and Apple Wallet

16 Aug 2026 6:00 pm
Indian Navy sailor, wife, and two children found dead in south Mumbai

The sailor is suspected to have died by suicide. Mumbai Police, in a statement, said that prima facie, the deaths of the sailor's wife and two children, aged two months and three years respectively, appear to have been caused by poisoning

16 Aug 2026 5:54 pm
Priyanka Chopra wishes brother-in-law Joe Jonas with a funny birthday post

Priyanka Chopra wished her brother-in-law Joe Jonas on his birthday with a hilarious social media post. Sharing a candid picture of the singer laughing, the actress joked that the moment was not supposed to be funny

16 Aug 2026 5:49 pm
IND vs SL 1st Test: Team India reach 364 runs at tea on Day 2

Dhruv Jurel and Ravindra Jadeja are unbeaten at the crease. So far, Jurel has reached 19 runs, whereas Jadeja has four runs to his name. Sri Lanka's Keshara Nuwantha and Prabath Jayasuriya have bagged two wickets each

16 Aug 2026 4:34 pm
Ananya Panday flaunts pimple patches as she gets candid about skin woes

Ananya Panday shared a candid glimpse of her sudden skin breakouts on Instagram. Sporting pimple patches and a makeup-free look, the actress kept things relatable as she opened up about dealing with everyday skincare woes

16 Aug 2026 4:13 pm
Toxic's Yash reacts to Allu Aravinds KGF comment: 'Cinema is collective effort'

Toxic star Yash has addressed veteran producer Allu Aravinds old remark about his fame before KGF, agreeing that the blockbuster expanded his reach but stressing that cinema is a collective effort. The actor said success belongs to writers, technicians, directors and actors alike

16 Aug 2026 4:13 pm
Mumbai civic body opens new six-storey school complex in Ghatkopar East

The ground-plus-six-storey complex was inaugurated in the presence of Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde and local MLA Parag Shah. The building houses 38 classrooms, 25 smaller rooms, an auditorium, and 14 other facility rooms. A new English-medium kindergarten is also being introduced

16 Aug 2026 3:59 pm
Proud to be a dimagi Naxal: Congress leader P Chidambaram hits back at PM Modi

Chidambaram's dig at the PM came a day after Modi warned the country about the 'dimagi naxals' who have allegedly entrenched themselves in the system and continue to pose a threat to society by manipulating policies. Modi urged the citizens to identify and isolate them

16 Aug 2026 3:50 pm
Niti Taylor opens up on online trolling: I no longer get affected

Niti Taylor opened up about dealing with online trolling, saying her perspective has changed over the years. The actress believes trolling is part of a success story and has chosen to focus on her work and supporters instead of online negativity

16 Aug 2026 3:46 pm
'Very happy, proud of myself and the way the boys played...': Shanto

Bangladesh's skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto expressed happiness by saying that the team's players want to deliver performances and become world-class cricketers

16 Aug 2026 3:32 pm
Mumbai Police rescue 100-kg loggerhead turtle struggling in Arabian Sea

Mumbai Police and wildlife rescuers rescued a rare loggerhead sea turtle weighing around 100 kg after it was found struggling to swim in the Arabian Sea. The turtle was handed over to RAWW, treated, and stabilised before being shifted to a sea turtle rehabilitation centre in Dahanu

16 Aug 2026 3:25 pm
Airoli-Kalwa elevated suburban corridor achieves 45 per cent progress

Airoli-Kalwa Elevated Suburban Corridor has achieved 45 per cent progress, with Phase-I completed and Phase-II delayed due to pending land acquisition and rehabilitation. Of the required 2.40 hectares, 1.87 hectares of government land has been acquired, while 0.53 hectares of private land remains

16 Aug 2026 2:49 pm
Mumbai-bound passenger's licensed pistol goes off; 2 personnel injured

Two security screeners were injured at Varanasi's Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport on Sunday after a round was discharged while a passenger's declared licensed firearm was being inspected. Police and aviation security officials are investigating the incident

16 Aug 2026 2:38 pm
Mumbai local train update: MRVC completes 28 FOBs under trespass control project

Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation has completed all works under its scope for trespass control measures on Mumbais suburban railway network under MUTP-III. The Rs 551-crore project has achieved 100 per cent physical progress, including 28 new FOBs, extensions, linkways, a subway and fencing

16 Aug 2026 2:30 pm
Mumbai: Borivali-Virar rail expansion reaches 30 per cent progress

Borivali-Virar 5th and 6th Lines Project has achieved 30 per cent physical progress, with MRVC targeting completion by 2029. The Rs 2,184-crore project includes land acquisition, bridge, platform and FOB works aimed at increasing capacity and improving train service segregation

16 Aug 2026 1:54 pm
Kalyan-Badlapur 3rd, 4th lines project reaches 52 per cent progress

The project, sanctioned at a cost of Rs 1,510 crore, is a major capacity augmentation project on Central Railway and is targeted for completion in 2028. Significant progress has been achieved across the corridor, MRVC said

16 Aug 2026 1:45 pm
Ghost and Thaggedele actor Ananya Raj dies at 27

Actor Ananya Raj, known for films like 7 Hours to Go, The Final Exit and Ghost, has passed away at 27. Her family revealed she died peacefully in her sleep on July 15 after battling physical and mental discomfort for over a year

16 Aug 2026 1:25 pm
Borivali-Virar 5th, 6th lines project hits 30 per cent progress

The project, sanctioned at a cost of Rs 2,184 crore, is a major capacity augmentation project on the Western Railway suburban corridor. The 26-km stretch between Borivali and Virar is being expanded to segregate long-distance trains from suburban local services

16 Aug 2026 1:09 pm
Miraz's crucial contributions help Bangladesh secure historic win against AUS

Bangladesh's Mehidy Hasan Miraz played a crucial role in the team's success in the match. In the visitors' first innings, he delivered a knock of 65 runs off 154 balls, including five boundaries and a maximum

16 Aug 2026 11:49 am
Tukaram Mundhe-led FDA issues notice to Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, Tiger Shroff

Tukaram Mundhe-led Maharashtra FDA has issued show-cause notices to Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff over a Vimal Elaichi advertisement, questioning whether it amounts to surrogate promotion of Vimal Pan Masala

16 Aug 2026 11:48 am
Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, Tiger Shroff face FDA action over pan masala ad

The Maharashtra FDA has reportedly issued show-cause notices to Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff over a pan masala ad. The regulator alleges the campaign amounts to surrogate advertising and has sought explanations from the actors

16 Aug 2026 11:38 am
IND vs SL 1st Test: Rain delay start of match on Day 2

Team India's Devdutt Padikkal and wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant will resume with the overnight score of 288 runs for the loss of two wickets in 73 overs. Padikkal seems to be in good touch as he has already completed his century. So far, having faced 178 balls, the left-handed batsman has reached the score of 131 runs

16 Aug 2026 11:14 am
'IndiaIsrael friendship shines bright' as Israel's glows in tricolour

Jerusalems iconic Friendship Bridge, also known as the Chords Bridge, was illuminated in saffron, white and green to mark Indias 80th Independence Day. The Embassy of India in Israel said the display symbolised the close friendship, shared values and growing ties between the two countries

16 Aug 2026 10:53 am
Yash reacts to Tabaahi being compared to a condom ad: 'Won't do it for free'

Yash has addressed Tabaahis comparison to a condom ad, joking that he would do one for money. He also defended the intimate scenes in Toxic, saying the film was always positioned as a fairytale for grown-ups

16 Aug 2026 10:36 am
Mumbai lakes levels at 92.24 per cent water stock, three reservoirs remain full

Mumbai's seven lakes collectively hold 13,34,979 million litres of water, or 92.24 per cent of their total live storage capacity, as of August 16. Vihar, Tulsi and Modak Sagar remain at 100 per cent, while Bhatsa stands at 90.68 per cent

16 Aug 2026 10:15 am
Niki Walia explains why she prefers playing supporting characters

Niki Walia explained why she opts for supporting roles despite playing the lead in 28 shows. She said supporting characters reflect real-life relationships and are more relatable to audiences. She also credited OTT for giving them greater visibility

16 Aug 2026 9:55 am
Will stick to our aggressive, explosive brand of badminton: Rankireddy

Indian duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty believe their playing style can be executed successfully at the upcoming BWF World Championships despite the formers recent injury issues

16 Aug 2026 9:30 am
Lady Scarlet for F D Wadia Trophy (Gr 3)

If Nebula is a clear-cut first favourite for Sunday's feature race, then the odds on Lady Scarlet will be all the more reason to support her

16 Aug 2026 9:26 am
Spains World Cup final star striker Ferran Torres joins PSG for 50mn

The 26-year-old forward cost the Ligue 1 title-holders a reported 50 million (approx Rs 547 crore). His deal is valid until 2031

16 Aug 2026 9:25 am
Good to have a coach that knows how to win: Mbappe on Mourinho

The France skipper admitted there was pressure on the squad to deliver silverware following a trophy-less season

16 Aug 2026 9:22 am
Were hungry to win more silverware: Mikel Arteta

When asked if he saw the Community Shield as a friendly, Gunners boss Mikel Arteta replied saying as long as theres silverware on the line, winning is all that matters

16 Aug 2026 9:20 am
FIH World Cup: India register 3-1 victory against Wales on Independence Day

Skipper Harmanpreet Singh nets brace to help team begin FIH World Cup campaign with 3-1 win over Wales on Independence Day; says hes delighted with sides overall display

16 Aug 2026 9:16 am
Australian teammates laud Hazlewood on reaching 300 Test wickets

Meanwhile, Travis Head said, Hes quiet about his work. Hes a quiet achiever and goes about his work and he just gels in so well, doesnt he?

16 Aug 2026 9:10 am
AUS vs BAN 1st Test: Mehidy claims Smith as Bdesh sense historic win vs Oz

Hasan, who took a career-best 6-55 in the first innings, bowled Jake Weatherald (0) and Travis Head (17) in identical fashion, both chopping on to their stumps

16 Aug 2026 9:07 am
Yash breaks silence on Rashmika Mandannas Mr showoff remark

Yash has reacted to Rashmika Mandannas 2017 Mr Showoff remark on Aap Ki Adalat. He said everyone is entitled to an opinion, but someones perception cannot define his personality. Yash also urged fans to respect fellow actors

16 Aug 2026 9:05 am
SL fielding coach praises offie Nuwantha for his fighting debut

Gregory was also delighted to see debutant off-spinner Keshara Nuwantha holding his own against Indian batters

16 Aug 2026 9:04 am
'A lot of credit goes to him...': Sitanshu Kotak after Devdutt Padikkal's ton

Vice-captain KL Rahul had to retire on 77 and Kotak said the Bengaluru man is suffering from cramps

16 Aug 2026 8:58 am
IND vs SL 1st Test: Devdutt Padikkals return with ton ends Indias barren run

Devdutt makes memorable comeback to international cricket after 21 months with maiden Test century (131 not out) Indias first No. 3 Test centurion since September 2024. Hosts reach 288-2 vs Sri Lanka at stumps on Day One of their 600th Test

16 Aug 2026 8:54 am
Tiger Shroff's zombie comedy to reunite Paresh Rawal, Nana Patekar and others

Paresh Rawal, Nana Patekar, Anil Kapoor and Suniel Shetty will reprise their iconic characters in Ahmed Khans yet-untitled zombie comedy, headlined by Tiger Shroff. The film, produced by Firoz A Nadiadwallah, is expected to roll by year-end

16 Aug 2026 8:08 am
Vedika Pinto recalls being scoffed at by filmmaker for asking for script

Vedika Pinto says she wants to explore more romance and comedy after Musafir Cafe. She also recalls a filmmaker mocking her for asking for a script, contrasting the experience with Anurag Kashyap, who backed her and Aishwarya Thackeray in Nishaanchi

16 Aug 2026 7:43 am
Bappa wont, but you may stay dry: IMD warns of weaker rain in Mumbai

IMD Mumbai chief scientist Bikram Singh explains how rainfall intensity, soil saturation and risks such as landslides, flooding and waterlogging determine weather alerts. He also discusses El Ninos likely impact on Maharashtra, warning of weaker rainfall in late August and September

16 Aug 2026 7:36 am
Have you heard? Kartik Aaryans musical rolls again after multiple delays

Kartik Aaryans much-delayed musical, reportedly titled Tu Meri Zindagi Hai, has resumed its Mumbai schedule. Sreeleela has joined the team and is shooting her portions, marking her Bollywood debut, while Kartik has nearly completed his shoot

16 Aug 2026 7:34 am
Mumbai police bust indoor hydroponic cannabis setup in Borivali

MHB Colony Police arrested a 30-year-old electrician after allegedly busting an indoor hydroponic cannabis cultivation setup at a house in Ganpat Patil Nagar, Borivali West. Police seized dried cannabis

16 Aug 2026 7:32 am