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In Bihar, seat-sharing tensions persist between ruling and opposition alliances just two months ahead of assembly polls. The opposition grand alliance has expanded to six parties with the addition of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha led by Hemant Soren and LJP (Pasupati Paras faction), joining RJD, Congress, CPI, CPM, and CPI(ML) in a united front.
Anuparna Roy made history at the Venice Film Festival by becoming the first Indian director to win in the prestigious Horizonti category for her debut film ‘Songs of Forgotten Trees’. Roy said the recognition will inspire her to tell more stories and dedicated the award to all Indian women, celebrating their strength, resilience, and creativity.
Prominent temples across both Telugu states reopened after last night’s total lunar eclipse. Tirumala Temple resumed rituals with Suprabhata Seva, while darshans at Dwarka Tirumala begin at 9:30 am. In Telangana, the Thousand Pillar, Bhadrakali, Ramappa, and Kaleshwaram temples reopened for devotees from 7 am following Samprokshan purification rituals.
Carlos Alcaraz clinched the 2025 US Open men’s singles title, defeating rising star Yannick Sinclair in a thrilling final lasting two hours and 42 minutes. With this victory, Alcaraz secured his sixth Grand Slam title and second major of the year, regaining the world No. 1 ranking in a hard-fought, high-quality championship showdown last night.
Here are the petrol prices per liter today in the top cities in India. ★ Delhi – ₹94.77, ★ Kolkata – ₹105.41, ★ Mumbai – ₹103.54, ★ Chennai – ₹100.80, ★ Bangalore – ₹102.92, ★ Bhubaneswar – ₹101.06, ★ Chandigarh – ₹94.30, ★ Hyderabad – ₹107.46, ★ Jaipur – ₹104.88, ★ Lucknow – ₹94.93, ★ […]
The Supreme Court ruled that Aadhaar can be used to verify identity for voter list inclusion but not as proof of citizenship. It will serve as the 12th accepted ID under the voter registration process. Authorities may verify Aadhaar’s authenticity. The EC will issue guidelines to implement this in Bihar’s voter roll revision process.
Arvind Kejriwal challenged PM Modi to impose a 75% tariff on US imports, retaliating against America’s 50% duty on Indian goods. He criticized the removal of an 11% duty on US cotton, warning of severe impact on Indian farmers. Kejriwal accused the Centre of yielding to US pressure, urging stronger support for local agriculture.
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge accused the Election Commission of withholding key documents in a Karnataka voter fraud case, calling it a shield for BJP’s “vote theft.” He alleged the EC is blocking a CID probe into forged voter deletions. Congress leaders demanded transparency, accusing the poll body of acting under BJP pressure and undermining democracy.
A Houthi drone from Yemen struck Ramon International Airport in southern Israel, injuring one person and causing panic. The explosion occurred inside the passenger hall, shattering glass and scattering debris. No sirens were sounded beforehand. The IDF confirmed the attack is under investigation. Earlier, Israel intercepted three other Yemen-launched drones.
A fire broke out on the seventh floor of a 24-storey building in Mumbai’s Dahisar East, killing two people and injuring 17. The blaze sparked panic, but firefighters rescued 36 residents. The incident began around 3:05 PM and was brought under control after hours. All injured are now stable, officials confirmed.
A fire broke out on the seventh floor of a 24-storey building in Mumbai’s Dahisar East, killing two people and injuring 17. The blaze sparked panic, but firefighters rescued 36 residents. The incident began around 3:05 PM and was brought under control after hours. All injured are now stable, officials confirmed.
Kerala police booked 27 RSS workers for placing a saffron flag-themed Onam pookkaalam near a temple in Kollam, violating a High Court order banning political symbols within 100 meters of temples. A complaint was filed by the temple committee. BJP’s Kerala president demanded FIR withdrawal, but the temple committee refused, citing court directives.
Hyderabad’s Old City Metro project has impacted 886 properties, with over 550 demolitions completed. Initially, 1,100 properties were estimated to be affected. Hyderabad Airport Metro Limited has paid Rs 433 crore in compensation. The land acquisition is vital for the 7.5-km MGBS to Chandrayangutta metro stretch, part of the Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase-II project.
Former cricketer MS Dhoni appears alongside actor R Madhavan in a teaser for ‘The Chase,’ directed by Vasan Bala. The video shows them as task force officers on a mission, sparking speculation about Dhoni’s acting debut. Though it’s unclear if it’s a film or ad, fans eagerly await more details amid growing excitement.
The Supreme Court will hear pleas against the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Bihar’s electoral rolls, which cut voters from 7.9 to 7.24 crore. Opposition parties allege voter suppression, demanding more time to file objections. The Court has deployed paralegals to assist voters and will review final reports on September 8.