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Happy Birthday to Bhumika Chawla, the timeless beauty who won hearts with “Kushi” and “Tere Naam”. From Telugu blockbusters to Bollywood gems, her journey has been rich with grace, talent, and versatility. Decades on, her legacy shines bright, a radiant icon and an inspiring actress whose charm continues to light up the screen.
A Chandausi court deferred the sambhal’s Shahi Jama Masjid-Harihar temple in dispute hearing to August 28 after the Muslim side cited a pending Supreme Court case challenging jurisdiction. The Allahabad High Court earlier upheld a court-monitored survey. The dispute began in November 2023, sparking violence during the second survey, leaving four dead and several injured.
The monsoon session of Parliament concluded today, with both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha adjourned indefinitely. The session was largely disrupted by protests and walkouts from opposition MPs. Despite the turmoil, key legislations like the Online Gaming Regulation Bill and the National Sports Governance bill were passed in both houses.
Cricketer Mohammed Siraj’s new restaurant, Joharfa, in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, is creating a buzz with its royal ambiance and premium pricing—Rs 355 for salad, Rs 3,999 for a platter. Offering Mughal to Chinese cuisines with a Hyderabadi twist, Joharfa’s biryani stands out, earning praise despite the steep
The Union Cabinet has approved a proposal to revise GST slabs, with a final decision expected in next month’s GST Council meeting. The 12% and 28% slabs will be removed, retaining only 5% and 18% rates. This move, aimed at simplifying taxation, may lower prices of automobiles and essential commodities across the country.
Sensex rose 143 points to 82,001 and Nifty added 33 to close at 25,084, marking a sixth straight gain. Reliance and ICICI Bank led advances. Broader indices slipped, with MidCap and SmallCap down 0.5% and 0.4%. BSE and Angel One fell up to 7% after SEBI hinted at F&O product tenure changes.
The Supreme Court stated that in marriage, emotional interdependence is essential, and one cannot claim complete independence from their spouse. While hearing a custody case, the bench urged reconciliation for the children’s sake and emphasized the husband’s duty to provide maintenance. The court granted interim custody and scheduled the next hearing for September 16.
100 villagers from Mang Wasti were left stranded after rising waters turned their land into an island in Karnataka’s Belagavi district. Torrential rains and discharge from Maharashtra worsened flooding. Quick-response teams from the SDRF and fire services rushed to Hulagabal village to rescue the affected families trapped by the floodwaters.
ISRO will launch its first Gaganyaan test mission this December, ahead of India’s first human spaceflight in 2025. Astronauts Shubhanshu Shukla and Prashant B. Nair shared insights, drawing cultural parallels and reflecting on space training. ISRO also highlighted future missions, while Union Minister Jitendra Singh emphasized space tech’s role in national security and Operation Sin...
Songs of “Paradise” honours the powerful legacy of Raj Begum, Kashmir’s first female radio voice, and will be premiering from August 29 on Prime Video. Saba Azad and Soni Razdan portray Noor Begum across eras in this soulful, cinematic tribute. Layered with music, memory, and defiance, the film resurrects a voice once silenced by tradition.
Hyderabad is facing a major internet outage after TGSPDCL removed cables from electric poles, following govt orders after recent electrocution incidents. Over 1 L connections were disrupted, affecting work-from-home professionals and digital services. Public outrage erupted online, while Airtel moved court. The High Court ordered a temporary halt to further cable removal until Friday’s he...
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has already teased key features of GPT-6 as users explore the newly launched GPT-5. GPT-6 will prioritise enhanced memory and deeper personalisation and allow users to align the chatbot’s tone with their ideological preferences. Altman emphasised a balanced, customisable experience tailored to individual user needs.
At an NDA-only tea meeting, Prime Minister Narendra Modi remarked that many Opposition leaders are talented and articulate but don’t get a chance to speak due to Rahul Gandhi’s dominance. He claimed these leaders disrupt Parliament because they’re better speakers than Rahul, who allegedly avoids promoting their voices within the Opposition ranks.
The Upper House of Parliament, Rajya Sabha, has just passed the ‘Online Gaming Bill’ amid heated debate. A heated debate is underway in the Rajya Sabha over this bill. Already passed by the Lok Sabha, the bill seeks to ban the operation and advertisement of money-based online games to curb addiction and financial fraud.
Youth Congress Kerala president and MLA Rahul Mamkoottathil resigned following allegations of misconduct toward women. Denying any wrongdoing, he said the decision was made to safeguard the Congress party’s image as it ramps up opposition against the LDF government. His exit marks a significant moment in Kerala’s evolving political battle.