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FCRA bill to be discussed in Parliament on August 12 as Centre continues outreach to Opposition to end impasse
The contentious Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, will be taken up for discussion and passage in Parliament on August 12 and will not be implemented retrospectively, Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma said after meeting Union Home Minister Amit Shah, even as the Centre continues
Awarapan 2 villain is a leading Bollywood actress' brother; can you guess who?
Emraan Hashmi's Awarapan 2 has been creating a buzz ever since its trailer was unveiled on Thursday. Directed by Nitin Kakkar, the film serves as the sequel to the 2007 cult classic Awarapan. Apart from Emraan Hashmi, the film also stars Disha Patani. Veteran actor Shabana Azmi plays one of the anta
Shubman Gill sustains finger injury ahead of first Sri Lanka Test, KL Rahul leads India for practice game
The Indian team is taking on Sri Lanka Cricket XI in a three-day practice game in preparation for the upcoming two-game Test series between the two sides. With the start of the game, it is worth noting that KL Rahul came out as India’s captain in the warm-up game instead of Shubman Gill.
Why did KL Rahul lead India at the toss instead of Shubman Gill?
KL Rahul captained India in their warm-up match against Sri Lanka XI. Shubman Gill sustained a finger injury during a practice session on Thursday. He will miss the first day of the warm-up game as a precaution. The BCCI medical team is monitoring his progress closely. This match serves as final pre
Bumrah told to take a break; selectors urged to recall Shami, Bhuvneshwar
Mohammed Shami impressed for Bengal in the Ranji Trophy last season, taking 37 wickets, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar claimed 28 wickets during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL 2026 title-winning campaign.
Gill suffers finger injury, Rahul leads India on Day 1 of warm-up game vs SLC XI
During practice, Shubman Gill, India’s Test captain, suffered a finger injury, prompting the team to rest him on the first day of the warm-up match for safety. In his stead, KL Rahul is taking charge of the squad. With the Test series looming, there is growing concern about Gill's fitness, and the m
Heavy rainfall or seismic activity? Mysterious waves in well in Gujarat's Morbi leave people puzzled
A well in Gujarat's Morbi district has caught everyone's attention after it generated unexplained waves and ripples, which left the people confused and amazed at the same time. The 18-foot-deep well is located in the Veerparda village of the Morbi taluka.
Indian-origin student, who went missing during solo hiking trip, found dead in California's Sierra Nevada
An Indian-origin student, who had gone missing during a solo hiking trip in eastern Sierra Nevada of California, has been found dead, said authorities. The deceased was identified as Vikram Mubayi, who was a PhD student at the Department of Chemical Engineering in University of California, Santa Bar
Will the Bill to allow charges on UPI impact merchants or consumers? Here's what FM Sitharaman said
Lok Sabha has passed a Bill to amend the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007. With this, the government will have the authority to permit banks and other service providers to levy charges on payments through the unified payments interface (UPI) and other notified electronic payment modes. The a
Netflix's Operation Safed Sagar boosts Indian economy by Rs 215 crore, benefits over 850 local businesses
Celebrating Netflix's 10th anniversary in India, the company's Co-CEO Ted Sarandos has stated that 'Operation Safed Sagar,' Netflix's largest and most ambitious production in India to date, has contributed over Rs 215 crore to the Indian economy. This production exemplifies 'The Netflix Effect,' whi
'I was India's 12th man for two years': Ajinkya Rahane reveals
Ajinkya Rahane, who recently announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, scored 5,077 runs in 85 Tests at an average of 38.46, including 12 centuries and 26 half-centuries. He also played 90 ODIs, scoring 2962 runs at an average of 35.26, including 3 hundreds and 24 fifties. He also featured
Korean Kanakaraju hits theatres; here's what early viewers say about Varun Tej's horror comedy
Varun Tej's much-awaited horror comedy Korean Kanakaraju has finally hit theatres on August 7, and the first audience reactions are already pouring in. Written and directed by Merlapaka Gandhi, the film also stars Ritika Nayak and Satya in key roles.
Ameesha Patel's savage reply to X user asking why she hasn't married yet leaves fans stunned; 'Can't afford…'
Actress Ameesha Patel has recently grabbed attention after responding to an internet user who questioned why she has not married yet with a savage reply. The actor recently conducted an 'Ask Ameesha' session on X (formerly Twitter), where she answered questions from her fans.
McCullum backs Root, vows to 'develop' Brook into England's next Test captain
Brendon McCullum endorses the decision to reappoint Joe Root as England's Test captain, expressing confidence in his leadership. He also hints that Harry Brook is destined to take on the captaincy role in the future. Meanwhile, Stephen Fleming has been named the new Test coach, expected to excel in
Will DMK back the Delimitation Bill? Stalin-led party may support Modi govt if these 3 demands are met
Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin-led Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) could back the Modi government if it decides to introduce the Delimitation Bill again in the Parliament, but has laid down three conditions for it, said party sources on Friday.
Where to watch India vs Sri Lanka Cricket XI, Tour Match live on TV and stream online in India?
India and Sri Lanka are all set to take on each other in a two-game Test series. The first Test of the series will be held at Galle International Stadium from August 15th. It is worth noting that before the start of the series, Indiawill be taking on Sri Lanka Cricket XI for a tour match.
Will Jacks grabs magnificent catch as MI London register brilliant win over London Spirit | Watch
England batter Will Jacks has caught the eye of many after producing a piece of brilliance in The Hundred 2026. The 23rd game of the tournament saw London Spirit take on MI London at the Lord’s Cricket Ground in London on August 6th. The clash saw MI London win the game, but it was Will Jacks who ma
Meta ordered to pay USD 567 million to address kids' mental health amid CSAM content row in India
A New Mexico court has ordered Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, to pay USD 567 million to address harms caused to young people by its platforms, in the second phase of a landmark trial the social media giant lost in March.
Several feared dead, at least 15 injured in school shooting near Bangkok in Thailand
At least 15 students were injured in a shooting at a school in Thailand's Nonthaburi province, just north of Bangkok, on Friday, according to local media reports. Preliminary reports also indicated that multiple people may have been killed, although the exact number of casualties had not been confir
SUV defies security barricade, flees despite warning shots in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban; search ops on
A suspicious Scorpio vehicle evaded a police checkpoint at Chanderkote in Ramban district early Friday while travelling from Srinagar towards Jammu, prompting security forces to launch a search operation.