Politics
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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 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.
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.
Mexico jolted by strong 7.3 earthquake, tsunami warning issued along southern coast
Mexico was jolted on Friday by a strong earthquake of magnitude 7.4, with the authorities issuing a tsunami warning along the southern coast.
In big push for UCC, CM Mohan Yadav says 'only those with one marriage can legally reside in Madhya Pradesh'
Making a strong pitch for a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Madhya Pradesh, Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav said on Friday that only those who have one marriage will have the legal right to reside in the state. This is second in around two days when Yadav has made a similar push for a UCC in Madhya Prades
'Will resign within an hour,' Abhishek challenges TMC rebels to return to Mamata camp
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Abhishek Banerjee on Saturday challenged that he would resign from his post within an hour if the rebel leaders return, but reiterated that the defectors have made a deal with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). 38-year-old Abhishek is the national general secretary
Before watching The Odyssey, revisit these 7 Christopher Nolan classics
Christopher Nolan is one of the most celebrated and acclaimed filmmakers in the world. Known for delivering blockbuster hits, he has built a reputation for creating visually spectacular and thought-provoking films that captivate audiences worldwide. His latest directorial, The Odyssey, finally arriv
Rahul Gandhi targets Centre over paper leaks, calls for a student-centric education system in India
Hitting out at the central government over NEET re-examination following irregularities, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi said on Friday that paper leaks have become a norm in India and the entire education system involved it, but no action is being taken against the guilty, pointing out that the issue is r
BCCI secretary shares major update on Rohit Sharma, says Lord's 'won't be his last match'
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia has denied any chat with veteran cricketer Rohit Sharma about a possible retirement after the third ODI against England at the iconic Lord’s on July 19. He cleared the air that the upcoming match will be his last dance in international cricket and added that the Mumbai
Reunite NCP or join separately? Sharad Pawar faction mulls two ways to align with NDA as buzz grows
Political activity surrounding both factions of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has intensified in Maharashtra, with discussions reportedly underway over the possibility of the Sharad Pawar-led NCP joining the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government at the Centre. According to sou
Two US soldiers killed, several hurt as Mojtaba vows 'unforgettable lessons' while Iran war rattles Mideast
Two US service members were killed and another remains missing after Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks targeted American and partner forces in Jordan, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Saturday, marking another deadly escalation in the widening conflict between Washington and Tehran
Aditya Dhar expresses gratitude as Article 370 bags three National Film Awards: 'Humbling, deeply emotional…'
The 2024 political action thriller Article 370 emerged as one of the biggest winners at the 72nd National Film Awards, announced on Saturday, July 18, 2026. The film was named Best Feature Film, while its lead actress Yami Gautam won the Best Actress award. Moreover, music composer Shashwat Sachdev