Popular television actor Narayani Shastri has made candid statements regarding substance use in the Indian entertainment industry, claiming that illegal drugs such as cocaine and MDMA have become common at social gatherings and that substance consumption often affects professional production schedules.
PM Modi added roughly one million followers on Instagram overnight after posting a direct-to-camera selfie video addressing nationwide concerns over the NEET examination paper leaks. The rapid spike pushed the Prime Minister's total follower count on the platform to 102 million, signaling significant public attention to the government's response to the ongoing controversy.
The Union Cabinet on Friday approved key amendments to strengthen the anti-paper leak law, introducing significantly harsher penalties including up to 10 years in prison and fines reaching INR 10 crore for individuals involved in leaking competitive examination papers.
Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin formally tendered his resignation on Friday, July 24, citing severe medical complications that have rendered him unable to discharge his official duties. His departure comes nearly two years before the planned conclusion of his five-year term in April 2028, initiating a constitutional transition for the country's top office.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of Maharashtra has sealed the official canteen located at the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) headquarters in Mumbai following serious hygiene lapses, including a fly found in a glass of buttermilk.
The incident took place on Tuesday during the wedding celebrations in Roorkee. According to reports, the bride objected after some members of the groom's procession allegedly misbehaved with female members of her family. The alleged harassment led to a dispute between the two families.
Following approval from the Union Ministry of Finance at an interest rate of 8.25% per annum, a total payout exceeding INR 1.44 lakh crore was processed. Unlike previous years, when interest updates were staggered over several months, the entire credit was executed in a single batch, allowing subscribers across the country to verify their updated balances immediately.
Who is Santy Sharma? The independent rapper has announced a press conference in Mumbai on August 1, titled 'August Kranti', to address the controversy over his CJP remarks. Sharma says he will present facts and evidence, respond to the backlash and also speak about the ongoing NEET debate during the event.
Hoping for an Income Tax Return (ITR) deadline extension before filing your return? Tax experts warn that delaying your filing in anticipation of an extension can prove costly. It may lead to penalties, delayed refunds, data mismatch issues and unnecessary last-minute stress.
In a major administrative reshuffle, the Central Government has appointed senior IAS officer Naresh Pal Gangwar as the new Secretary of the Department of School Education and Literacy, replacing Vineet Joshi, who has been shifted out of the ministry.
Veer Madho Singh Bhandari Uttarakhand Technical University (UTU) has cancelled two third-year B.Tech semester examinations following an internal investigation that confirmed question paper leaks ahead of the tests. The university has barred an assistant professor accused of distributing exam materials via social media and registered a FIR with local police.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticised the International Criminal Court (ICC) during a visit to Manila, saying, 'We are not members of ICC, it's a stupid organisation run by lunatics and crazies.' Rubio reiterated that the United States does not recognise the court's jurisdiction over Americans, reaffirming Washington's longstanding opposition to the ICC.
Samsung has officialized the pricing and availability details for its latest foldable smartphone line in India following their global debut at the Galaxy Unpacked event in London. Pre-orders for the flagship Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold 8, and Galaxy Z Flip 8 opened immediately, with general availability and deliveries scheduled to begin on August 8.
European Union regulators hit Google with fines totaling €890 million ($1 billion) on Thursday for violating the bloc's digital competition rules through its search engine and app store practices. The enforcement action marks the largest monetary penalty issued to date under the EU's landmark Digital Markets Act (DMA).
Delhi Police has clarified that the extension of the Police Commissioner's preventive detention powers under the National Security Act (NSA) is a routine quarterly renewal and not linked to CJP protests. The police said the order was issued on July 7 for the period from July 19 to October 18, before the demonstrations began, rejecting social media claims connecting it to protest action.
A 32-year-old woman lost her life on Wednesday after becoming trapped between two moving state transport buses at the Hardoi Roadways bus stand. The deceased, identified as Neha Singh, was crushed when drivers of two parked buses simultaneously moved their vehicles forward as she attempted to pass between them to board an oncoming bus.
The Union government has extended a fresh invitation for talks to the leadership of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), offering to host discussions at the residence or office of Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda.
In a bid to end the ongoing deadlock in Parliament, the Union government has initiated fresh outreach efforts toward opposition leaders, offering a formal discussion on the alleged NEET paper leak issue.
Leaked CCTV footage showing Satkhira-4 MP Gazi Nazrul Islam entering a hotel and kissing a woman has escalated political fallout. Despite his claim that the woman is his second wife, administrative discrepancies emerged, leading Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami to expel him over moral conduct violations.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and the Iranian Army claimed on Thursday that they carried out retaliatory strikes on U.S. military facilities in Jordan and Kuwait, allegedly destroying advanced air defense systems, radar equipment, and military logistics hubs.
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