16 Aug 2025
Aiden Markram feels 'small margins' cost SA in Cairns T20I
South Africa's captain Aiden Markram has admitted that his team lost the series by "small margins" after Glenn Maxwell's unbeaten 62 led Australia to a thrilling two-wicket victory in the final T20I at Cazaly's Stadium, Cairns.
'Too humble': SA coach Shukri Conrad on team's T20I defeat
Following a narrow defeat in the third and final T20I against Australia, South Africa's head coach Shukri Conrad has urged his players to be more confident and assertive.
Tottenham Hotspur blank promoted Burnley in Premier League opener: Stats
Tottenham Hotspur blanked promoted Burnley 3-0 in their Premier League 2025-26 opener at home.
E-commerce firms record 14% growth in sales during Independence Day
India's e-commerce sector has reported a whopping 14% year-on-year (YoY) growth in order volumes during the recent Independence Day Sale.
GST revamp to slash prices on essentials: What's getting cheaper
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced major changes to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) system, calling it a "festive gift" for Diwali.
Asia Cup 2025 ad rates soar, ₹16L for India-Pakistan matches
The upcoming Asia Cup 2025 is witnessing a surge in advertising costs, especially for matches between India and Pakistan.
Newcastle United held 0-0 by 10-man Aston Villa: Key stats
Newcastle United faced a disappointing 0-0 draw in their Premier League 2025-26 opener against Aston Villa, even with the latter playing with 10 men for the last quarter of the match.
Bournemouth's Semenyo thanks football family for support in racism battle
Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo has spoken out about the alleged racist abuse he suffered during the Premoer League 2025-26 opener against Liverpool on Friday.
IndiGo A321 suffers tail strike, 7th incident in 2 years
An IndiGo aircraft (Airbus A321) suffered a tail strike during a low-altitude go-around at Mumbai Airport on Saturday.
3rd T20I, Glenn Maxwell stuns SA with incredible fifty: Stats
Australia clinched the three-match T20I series against South Africa on Saturday, thanks to a stellar performance by Glenn Maxwell.
Musk's SpaceX doesn't pay federal taxes, thanks to Trump
Despite receiving billions of dollars in federal investments over its two-decade-long existence, Elon Musk's SpaceX has paid little to no federal taxes.
Corbin Bosch picks 3/26 in 3rd T20I versus Australia: Stats
South African pace-bowling all-rounder Corbin Bosch bowled well in the 3rd and final T20I against Australia in Cairns on Saturday.
India's electronics exports jumped 47% to $12.4B, says Piyush Goyal
India's electronics exports have witnessed a massive growth of over 47% year-on-year (YoY) in the first quarter of FY26, compared to the same period last year.
Australia beat SA in nail-biting third T20I to clinch series
In a thrilling third T20I, Australia went past South Africa at Cazaly's Stadium, Cairns.
Anthropic set to hit $170B valuation in new funding round
Artificial intelligence (AI) start-up Anthropic is close to raising up to $5 billion in a new funding round, according to Bloomberg.
SBI PO prelims 2025 result coming soon: How to check
The State Bank of India (SBI) is expected to announce the results of the Probationary Officer (PO) Preliminary Exam for the 2025-26 session in late August.
Ramya Krishnan joins Allu Arjun-Atlee's film: Report
Actor Ramya Krishnan, best known for her role as Rajamata Sivagami Devi in the Baahubali franchise, has joined the cast of Allu Arjun's upcoming film AA22xA6, reported PeepingMoon.
Tamil Nadu CM urges PM Modi to address US tariffs
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has expressed grave concern over the potential increase of US tariffs on India from 25% to 50%.
'The Bengal Files' is truth, not propaganda: Vivek Agnihotri
Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri has defended his upcoming film The Bengal Files amid mounting controversy surrounding the project.
Maxwell equals this T20I fielding record of Warner for Australia
Glenn Maxwell has become Australia's joint-most successful catcher as an outfielder in T20Is.
Nathan Ellis claims 3/31 in 3rd T20I vs SA: Stats
Australian pacer Nathan Ellis made the ball talk in the third and deciding T20I against South Africa at Cazaly's Stadium in Cairns on Saturday.
India welcomes Trump-Putin summit, calls leadership 'highly commendable'
India has welcomed the recent summit between United States President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska.
Mitchell Marsh completes 250 T20 sixes with 54 vs SA
Australian captain Mitchell Marsh has completed 250 sixes in T20 cricket.
'Devara' director in talks with Naga Chaitanya for upcoming film
Filmmaker Koratala Siva, who recently directed the action drama Devara, is in talks with actor Naga Chaitanya for a new project.
Airbus's A320 family set to surpass Boeing's 737 in deliveries
Airbus's A320 family of aircraft is on the verge of becoming the most-delivered commercial airliner in history, according to aviation consultancy Cirium.
YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra linked to Pakistani intelligence: SIT chargesheet
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Hisar Police has filed a 2,500-page chargesheet against YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra for espionage.
BCCI introduces this new rule for multi-day matches: Check out
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has introduced a new rule allowing injury replacements in multi-day cricket matches for the upcoming domestic season.
What's 'Serious Injury Replacement' rule implemented by BCCI? Know here
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has introduced a new rule allowing injury replacements in multi-day cricket matches for the upcoming domestic season, as per Cricbuzz.
Assessees must respond to tax summons, show cause notices: SC
The Supreme Court of India has ruled that an 'assessee' is required to respond to a summons and show cause notice issued by the central or state tax authorities.
Zelenskyy to head to US after Trump-Putin summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced his readiness for "constructive cooperation" in ending the war with Russia.
Dewald Brevis backs hundred with 22-ball half-century (T20Is): Stats
South African batting prodigy Dewald Brevis continues his stellar run in T20Is.
'Applied sindoor...': Anita Advani reveals she secretly married Rajesh Khanna
Anita Advani, a former Hindi actor, has made sensational claims about her relationship with late Bollywood superstar Rajesh Khanna.
No makeup, muddy outfit: How Malaika shot 'Chaiyya...' with SRK
Malaika Arora, the popular Bollywood actor and dancer, recently opened up about her experience shooting the iconic song Chaiyya Chaiyya.
WhatsApp to show who viewed your status without opening list
WhatsApp is working on a new feature that will show users a quick preview of who has viewed a particular update, without having to open the full viewer list.
Who are the BJP's vice presidential candidates
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is reportedly considering several candidates for the upcoming Vice Presidential election on September 9.
CSK deny Ashwin's claims regarding Brevis's signing during IPL 2025
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have denied veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin's claims that the franchise paid more than the base price to sign South African batting sensation Dewald Brevis as a replacement player during IPL 2025.
Harvard faces pressure to reject $500M settlement with Trump administration
Harvard University is facing immense pressure from its students, faculty, alumni, and supporters to walk away from a proposed $500 million settlement with the Trump administration.
Aamir Khan's brother Faissal cuts all ties with family
Actor Faissal Khan, best known for his role in Mela, has announced that he is severing all ties with his brother, superstar Aamir Khan, and their family.
PM to inaugurate Kolkata Metro's 3 new lines soon
Kolkata is set to witness a major transformation in its public transport system with the inauguration of three long-pending metro lines.
'Bengal Files' trailer: Agnihotri promises 'boldest film on Hindu genocide'
The much-anticipated trailer of The Bengal Files was unveiled on Saturday.
GM unveils all-electric and hybrid Corvette supercars at The Quail
General Motors (GM) has unveiled two futuristic Chevrolet Corvette concept cars at The Quail automotive event in Carmel, California.
Lexus unveils Sport Concept coupe, hints at 2026-27 production
Lexus has unveiled its latest creation, the Sport Concept, at The Quail: A MotorSports Gathering during Monterey Car Week.
'Trust Indian forces...': Colonel Qureshi discusses 'Operation Sindoor' on 'KBC'
The latest episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 17 featured Indian Armed Forces officers discussing Operation Sindoor, the recent military operation in response to the Pahalgam terror attack.
ISRO launches new space lab to boost students' scientific learning
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Muskaan Foundation have teamed up to set up a state-of-the-art space laboratory in Mechuka, Arunachal Pradesh.
Telangana: 4 dead, 11 injured in bus-lorry collision
A tragic accident on the Macharam flyover in Jadcherla, Telangana, early Friday morning left four dead and 11 injured.
Ajay Devgn to produce Siddhant Chaturvedi-Mohit Raina's Netflix film
Bollywood superstar Ajay Devgn is set to produce an upcoming period action-creature film for Netflix India, reported PeepingMoon.
'We worked very hard...': Dharmendra recalls 'Sholay's challenging shoot
On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Sholay, veteran actor Dharmendra reflected on his experience working on the iconic film.
Here's why Aiden Markram became SA's opener in T20Is
South Africa's T20I captain Aiden Markram has agreed to open the batting in order to make room for more explosive players in the middle order.
Trump again claims he prevented nuclear war between India, Pakistan
United States President Donald Trump has again claimed credit for mediating tensions between India and Pakistan.
Abhimanyu Easwaran boasts four centuries in Duleep Trophy: Stats
The upcoming Duleep Trophy will mark the start of India's 2025-26 domestic season.
Scam alert! Mumbai woman loses ₹18.5L while ordering milk online
A 71-year-old woman from Wadala, Mumbai, has been duped of her entire bank savings of ₹18.5 lakh in a matter of two days.
Kishtwar cloudburst: 60 dead, over 100 injured; rescue operations underway
The devastating cloudburst in Chisoti village, Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir, has left at least 60 dead and over 100 injured.
Quentin Tarantino reveals why he scrapped 'The Movie Critic'
Quentin Tarantino, the celebrated Hollywood director, has revealed why he decided to scrap The Movie Critic.
Nagaland Governor La Ganesan passes away; state announces 7-day mourning
The Nagaland government has announced a seven-day state mourning period for Governor La Ganesan, who passed away on Friday.
Karan Johar says Bollywood is battling a 'director crisis'
Filmmaker Karan Johar recently spoke about the lack of success of big-budget action films in Bollywood.
Will Ryan Reynolds star in 'Avengers: Doomsday'? What we know
The much-anticipated Marvel film, Avengers: Doomsday, has sparked speculation about the possible appearance of Deadpool.
Dharmasthala burial case: BJP plans protests, Shivakumar speaks of conspiracy
The Dharmasthala burial case in Karnataka has taken a political turn as no major discoveries have been made after digging 17 sites.
YouTuber Priya Reddy reveals why she declined 'Bigg Boss 19'
Popular YouTuber Priya Reddy, popularly known as Kirak Khala, has turned down an offer to participate in Salman Khan's Bigg Boss 19.
Dargah Sharif Patte Shah roof collapse: Toll rises to 6
The Delhi Police have registered a case of negligence against unknown persons after a tragic incident at the Dargah Sharif Patte Shah near Humayun's Tomb.
Asia Cup 2025: Who should be India's wicketkeeper-batter?
With less than a month to go for the T20 Asia Cup 2025, Team India is facing a major selection dilemma.
Trump's oil tariff decision 'new challenge to India's sovereignty': ex-CJI
Former Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud has termed United States President Donald Trump's decision to impose a 50% tariff on India for buying oil from Russia as a "new challenge to our sovereignty."
OpenAI employees may sell shares worth $6B to SoftBank, others
Current and former employees of OpenAI are considering a sale of nearly $6 billion worth of the company's shares, according to Reuters.
Russia has lost India as an oil client: Trump
United States President Donald Trump has claimed that Russia has lost India as an oil client.
Brian Lara wants Gayle, Bravo, Pollard in West Indies setup
West Indies cricket legend Brian Lara has urged Cricket West Indies (CWI) to include former players Chris Gayle, Dwayne Bravo, and Kieron Pollard in their efforts to uplift the current generation of cricketers.
'Metro...In Dino' likely to arrive on Netflix on August 29
After a successful theatrical run, Anurag Basu's romantic drama Metro... In Dino is all set to make its digital debut.
One-Day Cup: Decoding Yuzvendra Chahal's performance in ongoing season
In a stellar display, Northamptonshire Steelbacks clinched their first One-Day Cup win of the season, defeating Durham by a massive 150 runs at Banks Homes Riverside.
Gandhi erred in choosing Nehru as PM: Uddhav Thackeray
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray has said that Mahatma Gandhi erred in making Jawaharlal Nehru the Prime Minister of India.
IFFM 2025: Abhishek, Jaideep, Neeraj Ghaywan among winners
The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2025 announced its winners on Friday night.
Will Rinku Singh be dropped from India's Asia Cup squad?
The selection panel, led by Ajit Agarkar, is set to announce India's squad for the Asia Cup T20 on August 19, according to reports.
$1M fraud: Singer Sean Kingston sentenced to 3.5yrs in prison
Singer Sean Kingston (real name Kisean Paul Anderson) was sentenced to three and a half years in federal prison on Friday, reported AP.
ED freezes bank accounts of Congress MLA in illegal mining
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has frozen bank accounts with ₹14.13 crore linked to Congress MLA Satish Sail, following raids in connection with illegal iron ore exports from Karnataka.
'Pride...of family': Amitabh celebrates Abhishek's Best Actor win at IFFM
Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan has expressed immense pride and joy over his son Abhishek Bachchan's recent achievement.
'Constitutional chaos': Centre opposes SC's bill clearance timeline order
The Indian government has opposed a Supreme Court order mandating timelines for the President and Governors to clear bills.
WhatsApp Screen Mirroring fraud: What it is, how to prevent
A new wave of digital fraud is sweeping across India, targeting WhatsApp users through a sophisticated scam known as Screen Mirroring Fraud.
Responsibility to end Ukraine war lies with Zelenskyy: Donald Trump
Former United States President Donald Trump has said that the responsibility to finalize a deal to end Russia's invasion of Ukraine now rests with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Ukraine war wouldn't have started if Trump were president: Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said the Ukraine conflict would not have started had Donald Trump been in office in 2022.
'Such a fine actor...': Sunny Deol lauds 'Ramayana' co-star Ranbir
Bollywood actor Sunny Deol will be seen as Lord Hanuman in the upcoming epic film Ramayana, directed by Nitesh Tiwari.
Meta to split Superintelligence Labs into 4 teams
Meta is preparing for its fourth major overhaul of artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives in the last six months, The Information reported.
Mumbai: 2 dead, roads waterlogged as heavy rains lash city
Mumbai has been battered by heavy rains since Friday night, leaving roads waterlogged and disrupting daily life.
Jitendra Kumar, Ravi Kishan join 'Mirzapur' film adaptation: Report
The much-awaited film adaptation of the hit web series Mirzapur has added two new faces to its cast.
When will 'Lahore 1947' release? Sunny Deol reveals
Bollywood actor Sunny Deol is all set to star in Aamir Khan's production Lahore 1947, opposite Preity Zinta.
Sanju Samson slams fifty in friendly match before Asia Cup
Star Indian wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson scored a quick-fire half-century in a recent friendly match at the Greenfield Stadium.
'No deal until there's deal': Trump on talks with Putin
United States President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a three-hour closed-door meeting in Alaska.
'Lilo & Stitch' to premiere on JioHotstar on September 3
Disney's live-action adaptation of Lilo & Stitch, which has been a massive success at the global box office, is all set for its digital premiere.
Former Australian captain Bob Simpson passes away at 89
Bob Simpson, a former Australian Test captain and the country's first full-time coach, has passed away at the age of 89. He died in Sydney.
IPL 2026: KKR join race to acquire Sanju Samson
The Indian Premier League (IPL) transfer market is heating up, with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) reportedly eyeing Rajasthan Royals (RR) captain Sanju Samson.
Mohamed Salah makes these records in Premier League 2025-26 opener
Mohamed Salah scored the 4th goal for Liverpool in their Premier League 2025-26 opener against Bournemouth at Anfield.
Mohamed Salah becomes joint 4th-highest scorer in Premier League: Stats
Mohamed Salah scored in the 94th minute as Liverpool beat Bournemouth 4-2 in the Premier League 2025-26 season opener at Anfield.
Liverpool overcome Bournemouth 4-2 in Premier League 2025-26 opener: Stats
The Premier League 2025-26 season opener saw Liverpool beat Bournemouth 4-2 at Anfield.
Cincinnati Open, Swiatek to face Rybakina in semis: Key stats
World number one Iga Swiatek will face Elena Rybkina in the last four of the 2025 Cincinnati Open.
Goalkeeper Alisson Becker makes his 300th appearance for Liverpool: Stats
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker is making his 300th appearance for the club.
Liverpool surpass £300 million in summer spending: Here's how
Liverpool FC have signed 18-year-old defender Giovanni Leoni from Italian club Parma.
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'Not happy': Hansi Flick on Marcus Rashford's registration failure
Barcelona's new manager Hansi Flick has expressed his dissatisfaction over the club's failure to register Marcus Rashford.
Nagaland Governor La Ganesan passes away at 80
Nagaland Governor La Ganesan passed away on Friday in Chennai. He was 80.
Jacob Bethell set to become youngest England captain: Details here
Jacob Bethell is all set to make history as the youngest man ever to captain England in international cricket.
Bournemouth in talks to sign Liverpool winger Ben Doak: Details
Premier League club AFC Bournemouth are in talks to sign Scottish winger Ben Doak from Liverpool.
Independence Day 2025: A look at India's greatest footballers (men's)
Indian football has had its share of ups and downs over decades and generations.
Over 400 AIIMS doctors have resigned in 2yrs; but why
In a shocking trend, 429 doctors have resigned from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) across India between 2022 and 2024.
Mikel Arteta issues fitness update on key Arsenal players: Details
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that three key players are likely to be fit for their Premier League 2025-26 opener against Manchester United.
Will Benjamin Sesko start against Arsenal? Ruben Amorim provides update
Ruben Amorim, Manchester United's manager, has confirmed that new signing Benjamin Sesko is physically ready for their Premier League 2025-26 opener against Arsenal, though it remains to be seen if he will start.
Premier League: Liverpool to pay special tribute to Diogo Jota
Liverpool FC will pay a special tribute to their late forward Diogo Jota during the opening Premier League match against Bournemouth later tonight.
Structure next to Delhi's Humayun Tomb complex collapses; 5 killed
Five people have been killed after the roof of a room next to the historic Humayun's Tomb in New Delhi's Nizamuddin area collapsed on Friday.
Shwetha Menon elected as AMMA's first-ever woman president
In a historic move, actor Shwetha Menon has been elected as the first-ever woman president of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA).
Australia, South Africa clash in decider: 3rd T20I preview
Australia and South Africa will clash in the third and final T20I of their series at Cazaly's Stadium in Cairns on Saturday (August 16).
'Retirement le lu?': Pant's banter with Rohit Sharma goes viral
Team India won the ICC Champions Trophy earlier this year, defeating New Zealand in a nail-biting final under Rohit Sharma's captaincy.
'Vishwambhara' teaser to release on Chiranjeevi's birthday: Report
The much-anticipated socio-fantasy drama Vishwambhara, starring megastar Chiranjeevi, is back in the spotlight.
Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold's complete specs leaked
Google's upcoming Pixel 10 Pro Fold has been the talk of the town.
Apple tops as India's tablet market grows 20% in Q2
India's tablet market has witnessed a significant surge, growing by 20% year-on-year and 28% quarter-on-quarter in Q2 2025.
When, where to watch Mark Ruffalo's crime series 'Task'
Mark Ruffalo's latest HBO mini-series Task will premiere on JioHotstar and OTTplay Premium in India on September 8.
Tim David boasts T20 strike rate of 162.62: Dissecting stats
Tim David has been on a roll lately as his stocks in T20 cricket continue to rise.
Woman loses 'AI boyfriend' after ChatGPT upgrade
A woman, known only as Jane, has claimed to have lost her artificial intelligence (AI) boyfriend after OpenAI released an updated version of its ChatGPT model.
'Tricky': Steve Smith reflects on 2028 LA Olympics dreams
Australian cricketing superstar Steve Smith has admitted that getting into the T20I squad for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics will be a "tricky" task.
Kajol's 'Maa' to premiere on Netflix on August 22
The horror-thriller Maa, starring Kajol and directed by Vishal Furia, was released in theaters on June 27.
Jadon Sancho yet to give green light to Roma move
AS Roma are still waiting for Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho to give his green light to a proposed move.
Video: Minister's car towed from Assembly compound over traffic violation
The vehicle of Cabinet Minister Sanjay Nishad, who was attending the Monsoon session of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly, was towed after it was found parked in a no-parking zone.
Decoding India's probable 15-member squad for T20 Asia Cup
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will reportedly announce the Indian cricket team's squad for the upcoming Asia Cup on August 19 in Mumbai.
China's Biwin launches SSD the size of a SIM card
Chinese storage manufacturer Biwin has unveiled a revolutionary new type of solid-state drive (SSD), dubbed the "Mini SSD."
Venkatesh and Trivikram team up for family entertainer
Telugu superstar Venkatesh and director Trivikram Srinivas are joining hands for the first time for a family drama.
Khalistanis create ruckus, disrupt Independence Day celebrations in Australia
Pro-Khalistani individuals disrupted India's 79th Independence Day celebrations outside the Consul General's office in Melbourne, Australia, on Friday.
'Thama' teaser: Maddock Films teases deadly love story, dangerous villain
Maddock Films has unveiled the first-look teaser for their upcoming horror-comedy Thama.
Trevoh Chalobah fit for Crystal Palace clash, confirms Enzo Maresca
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has confirmed that Trevoh Chalobah is fit to play against Crystal Palace in their Premier League 2025-26 season opener on Sunday.
Swiggy increases platform fee to ₹14 to boost profits
Swiggy, a leading player in the food delivery industry, has increased its platform fee for every order to ₹14.
Google's latest open AI model can run on your smartphone
Google has unveiled a smaller version of its Gemma open AI model, called the 'Gemma 3 270 million.'
BSNL's 4G services now available in Delhi
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has initiated the launch of its 4G mobile services in Delhi.
'Ek Tha Tiger' anniversary: Kabir Khan celebrates 'first heartbeat...of Spyverse'
Filmmaker Kabir Khan recently celebrated the 13th anniversary of his blockbuster film Ek Tha Tiger.
Duleep Trophy: Batters with most sixes in the competition
The 2025-26 Indian domestic cricket season will kick off with the Duleep Trophy in late August.
Why Russia sold Alaska, where Trump-Putin meeting is happening
United States President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet in Anchorage, Alaska, on Friday to discuss ending the conflict in Ukraine.
Vijay Sethupathi's 'Thalaivan Thalaivii' premieres on OTT on August 22
The romantic comedy-drama Thalaivan Thalaivii, starring Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menen, will premiere on Prime Video on August 22.
West Bengal: Complaint filed against Arijit, security guard over harassment
A complaint has been lodged against singer Arijit Singh and his security personnel at the Santiniketan Police Station in West Bengal's Birbhum district, reported IANS.
Duleep Trophy: Players with most appearances in the tournament
The 2025-26 Indian domestic cricket season will kick off with the Duleep Trophy from August 28 to September 15.
Mahindra's new concept SUVs look bold, tech-savvy, and off-road ready
Mahindra & Mahindra has unveiled four new SUV concepts as part of its Independence Day celebrations.
'The Bengal Files': Anupam Kher reveals first look as Gandhi
Veteran actor Anupam Kher has revealed his first look as Mahatma Gandhi from Vivek Agnihotri's upcoming film The Bengal Files.
FASTag annual pass launched: Pay ₹3,000, travel toll-free for 1-year
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has launched a new FASTag-based annual pass for private vehicles.
West Bengal: Bus collides with truck; 10 dead, 35 injured
A tragic accident occurred on Friday morning when a bus carrying pilgrims from Bihar collided with a parked truck on National Highway-19 in East Burdwan, West Bengal.
Meta's AI guidelines allowed chatbots to flirt with minor
Meta's internal guidelines have been found to permit its AI chatbots to engage in romantic conversations with minors, Reuters reported.
'Sholay' turns 50: How it shaped Farhan's passion for films
The iconic Bollywood film Sholay, which was released on August 15, 1975, has left an indelible mark on the Indian film industry.
CAB joint secretary suspended over financial misconduct allegations
The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) has suspended its joint secretary, Debabrata Das, over allegations of financial misconduct.
Independence Day: Indian shuttlers to win Olympic medal
India's Olympic history is laced with with glory and unforgettable milestones.
Rahul Gandhi, Kharge skip Red Fort celebrations; BJP lashes out
Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge skipped the Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort on Friday.
'Bigg Boss 19': Awez, Nagma, Ashnoor to join Salman's show
The 19th season of Bigg Boss is set to begin on August 24, and the anticipation among the fans is at an all-time high!
New Google Messages safety feature auto-blurs nude photos
Google has started rolling out a new safety feature in its Messages app for Android.
Asia Cup: Will Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan make T20I comeback?
Pakistan cricket is in a state of turmoil after their 1-2 ODI series defeat against West Indies.
Video: 2 BJP MLAs clash during 'Vision 2047' discussion
A video has emerged showing a heated argument between two Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) lawmakers in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly.
Search.com beats Perplexity with $35B bid for Google Chrome
Perplexity's $34.5 billion bid to acquire Google Chrome has been outbid by generative AI search platform, Search.com.
Independence Day: India's best Test series wins in Asia
Indian cricket history is studded with glory and unforgettable milestones.
Made-in-India chips will hit the market by 2025-end: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that India will launch its own semiconductor chips by the end of 2025.
I didn't charge anything for 'Coolie': Aamir Khan's big revelation
Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan has revealed that he did not charge anything for his cameo in the Tamil film Coolie.
J&K cloudburst death toll crosses 60; 100s still missing
The death toll from the catastrophic cloudburst in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar has jumped to 65. The disaster struck on the Machail Mata Yatra route to the Himalayan shrine of Mata Chandi on Thursday.
Captains with most wins in Duleep Trophy history
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is all set to kick off its new domestic season with the Duleep Trophy from August 28.
Trump to lay off 300,000 federal employees this year
The Trump administration is planning to cut some 300,000 federal jobs this year, according to Scott Kupor, the new head of human resources.
Tom Cruise turns down Trump's Kennedy Center honor: Report
Hollywood actor Tom Cruise has turned down the opportunity to be among the first group of Kennedy Center Honorees during US President Donald Trump's presidency.
'Pathological liar': Congress responds to Modi's semiconductors promise
Congress MP Jairam Ramesh has responded to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's promise on Independence Day that 'made in India' semiconductor chips will be available in the market by the end of 2025.
Meet Antigravity A1, the world's first 8K 360° drone
Insta360 has unveiled the A1, a revolutionary 360-degree drone under its new sub-brand, Antigravity.
Revisiting India's historic win at Lord's during 2021 Independence week
India marked its 79th Independence Day on August 15, 2025.
1 killed, several injured after blast in Bengaluru's Wilson Park
An explosion rocked Wilson Garden in Bengaluru around 7:45am on Friday, killing an eight-year-old boy and injuring at least a dozen others.
'Badtameez hain...': Kangana Ranaut calls out Bollywood's male actors
Actor and politician Kangana Ranaut has once again spoken about her experiences in Bollywood.
What's Sudarshan Chakra Mission that Modi announced on Independence Day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the launch of the Sudarshan Chakra Mission, a plan to create an aerial defense shield for India in the next 10 years.
BMW says goodbye to 8 Series with limited-edition Heritage model
BMW is gearing up to bid adieu to its 8 Series with a limited edition M Heritage model.
Humanoids compete in football, athletics at China's first 'robot Olympics'
China has kicked off its three-day sports event for humanoid robots, the World Humanoid Robot Games.
Marvel's 'Thunderbolts*' to premiere on JioHotstar on August 27
The Marvel film Thunderbolts*, starring Florence Pugh and Sebastian Stan, will be available for streaming on JioHotstar from August 27.
'Like bomb exploding...': Survivors recall J&K flash-flood that killed 46
A massive flash flood struck Chasoti village in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, on Thursday after a cloudburst, killing at least 46 people.
'Sholay': Hema recalls how director convinced her for iconic role
Hema Malini, who played Basanti in Ramesh Sippy's Sholay, recently shared her thoughts on the film as it turns 50.
NZ cricket selector Sam Wells resigns: Details
Sam Wells, the chief selector for New Zealand's men's cricket team, has resigned from his position.
SBI cuts MCLR: Here's how your EMIs may change
The State Bank of India (SBI) has announced a reduction in its marginal cost of funds-based lending rate (MCLR) for select tenures.
Mahindra launches BE 6 Batman Edition eSUV at ₹27.8 lakh
Mahindra has launched the BE 6 Batman Edition electric SUV in India at a price of ₹27.79 lakh (ex-showroom).
'Op Sindoor, deep-water exploration, nuclear blackmail': Modi's top I-Day quotes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered his 12th consecutive Independence Day address from the Red Fort, where he reiterated his vision of a "Viksit Bharat" (Developed India) by 2047.
Google's new AI tool helps you find the cheapest flights
Google has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool called 'Flight Deals' on its flight search platform, Google Flights.
Who is Abhijit Kishore, new CEO leading Vodafone Idea's revival?
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has announced the appointment of Abhijit Kishore as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Independence Day special: 5 active Indian cricketers with government jobs
Indian cricket has come a long way in the 78 years since independence, with a series of historic moments that have shaped the sport's legacy in the country.
Kangana Ranaut calls PM Modi 'world's biggest feminist'
Bollywood actor and politician Kangana Ranaut has lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling him the "biggest feminist in the world."
'Standing like wall': What Modi said on policies against farmers
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reiterated his commitment to protect the interests of Indian farmers.
Independence Day: India's record-breaking Test wins in SENA nations
Indian cricket history is studded with glory and unforgettable milestones.
US producer inflation surges in July, hits 3-year high
US producer price inflation surged in July, reaching its highest level in three years. The increase was largely driven by rising costs of services, particularly trade services.
Kartik-Sreeleela's romantic drama to clash with Alia's 'Alpha': Report
The much-awaited upcoming romantic film, starring Kartik Aaryan and Sreeleela, was slated to premiere on Diwali, but it is running behind schedule.
At 103 minutes, Modi delivers longest Independence Day speech
Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered his longest Independence Day speech on Friday, speaking for 103 minutes from the Red Fort in New Delhi.
Oracle partners with Google to integrate Gemini AI into cloud
Oracle and Google's parent company Alphabet have announced a strategic partnership to integrate Gemini artificial intelligence models into Oracle's cloud computing services and business applications.
Sunny roars in first 'Border 2' poster; release date announced
The much-anticipated Bollywood war film Border 2, a spiritual sequel to the 1997 blockbuster Border, will be released on January 22, 2026.
Independence Day: Modi announces 'high-power demographic mission' to protect citizens
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the setting up of a 'High-Power Demographic Mission' to tackle illegal immigration and its impact on national security.
Independence Day 2025: India's greatest moments at Olympics
India's Olympic history is studded with glory and unforgettable milestones.
Modi launches ₹1T employment scheme, ₹15,000 incentive for first-time jobholders
On India's 79th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the new employment scheme called the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana (PM-VBRY).
Asia Cup: Will Shreyas Iyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal make T20I comeback?
The Indian cricket team selectors are unlikely to include star batters Shreyas Iyer and Yashasvi Jaiswal in the squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025, as per Times of India.
When will Hrithik's 'War 2' stream on OTT?
The highly anticipated film War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR, and Kiara Advani, was released in theaters on Thursday.
'Daam Kam, Dum Zyaada should be...mantra': Modi amid tariff war
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called for India to prove its mettle in global markets with quality products, especially in light of rising tensions with the United States over tariffs.
Apple Watch can now measure blood oxygen levels again
Apple is bringing back the blood oxygen monitoring feature on its latest Watch models, including the Series 9, 10, and Ultra 2.
'Playful banter': Mrunal apologizes for controversial comment on Bipasha
Bollywood actor Mrunal Thakur has issued an apology after an old video of her making derogatory comments about actor Bipasha Basu resurfaced online.
Independence Day 2025: Modi announces new GST reforms by Diwali
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Independence Day speech from the Red Fort on Friday, declared that the government will bring in new GST reforms by Diwali this year, promising a "bahut bada tohfa."
'Won't tolerate nuclear blackmail': Modi in Independence Day speech
In his Independence Day speech, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the armed forces for successfully carrying out Operation Sindoor and "establishing a new normal" by demolishing terror facilities in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) following the Pahalgam attack.
Nottingham Forest agree £30m deal for Manchester City's James McAtee
Nottingham Forest have reached an agreement with Manchester City for the transfer of James McAtee. The deal, which could be worth up to £30 million, includes sell-on and buy-back clauses, as per Sky Sports News.
BCCI to announce Asia Cup squad on August 19: Report
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will announce the Indian cricket team's squad for the upcoming Asia Cup on August 19.