Actor Shilpa Shetty and her husband Raj Kundra have been booked in a cheating case for allegedly defrauding a Mumbai-based businessman of more than ₹60 crore. The alleged fraud is linked to their now-defunct firm, Best Deal TV Pvt. Ltd., which once operated as a home shopping and online retail platform. The case was filed by businessman Deepak Kothari, director...
Trump Warns Putin of Severe Consequences Ahead of Alaska Peace Talks on Ukraine
US President Donald Trump has issued a strong warning to Russian President Vladimir Putin, threatening “severe consequences” if Moscow blocks progress toward peace in Ukraine. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Trump indicated that punitive measures, possibly including new economic sanctions, could follow if Friday’s scheduled meeting in Alaska fails to achieve results. However, he stopped short of detailing what those...
Arjun Tendulkar Gets Engaged to Saaniya Chandok, Granddaughter of Ravi Ghai
In a joyous development that bridges the worlds of sports and business, Arjun Tendulkar, son of cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar, is now engaged to Saaniya Chandok, the granddaughter of well-known hotelier Ravi Ghai. The engagement was confirmed by family sources and is being widely celebrated among close circles of both families. Arjun, who has been following in his father’s footsteps...
PM Modi to Lead 79th Independence Day Celebrations from Red Fort, Showcasing Vision of ‘Naya Bharat’
India will celebrate its 79th Independence Day on August 15 (Friday), with Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading the grand ceremony from the historic Red Fort in New Delhi. This year’s celebrations carry the theme ‘Naya Bharat’, symbolizing India’s journey toward a developed, self-reliant, and secure nation, aligned with the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047. Ceremonial Highlights at Red Fort:...
Neil Nitin Mukesh’s Film Ek Chatur Naar Set for September Release
Actor Neil Nitin Mukesh is all set to entertain audiences with his upcoming film Ek Chatur Naar, which is scheduled to hit theaters in September. The film, which has been generating buzz for its unique storyline and star-studded cast, marks another exciting addition to Neil Nitin Mukesh’s versatile filmography. While the makers have yet to reveal the exact release date,...
Maharashtra CM Fadnavis Clarifies: No Plan to Control Citizens’ Food Choices Amid Meat Ban Row
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has clarified that the state government has no plans to control citizens’ food choices, following a political controversy over the closure of meat shops on Independence Day. The row began after municipal corporations in Nagpur, Kalyan-Dombivli, Malegaon, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, and Amravati announced that meat shops would remain shut on August 15. Opposition leaders, including Jitendra...
Grok goes rogue, claims Israel, US committing ‘genocide’ in Gaza, briefly goes offline
Updated: Aug 13th, 2025 Grok, the AI chatbot developed by Elon Musk’s company xAI, was briefly taken offline from X on Monday after it claimed that Israel and USA were committing ‘genocide’ in Gaza. Upon being reinstated, the bot turned its criticism towards Musk, accusing him of censorship. The suspension led to conflicting explanations. Grok alternately blamed a technical glitch...
“Audience reaction is encouraging”: Amitabh Bachchan on hosting ‘KBC’
Mumbai: Although OTT platforms have gained popularity recently, the allure of watching ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ on television remains everlasting. It is always a pleasure to see megastar Amitabh Bachchan, the host of KBC, challenging contestants on the hot seat with their general knowledge. Currently engaged in filming episodes for the 17th season, Big B is seizing every opportunity to share...
ICICI Bank Slashes Minimum Balance Requirement After Backlash
ICICI Bank has announced a significant revision in its minimum balance requirement policy following public criticism. In an official release on Wednesday, the private sector lender stated that it has withdrawn the earlier mandate of maintaining a minimum balance of ₹50,000 for new savings accounts opened by metro and urban customers. The revised minimum balance requirement for urban and metro...
JDS MLC SL Bhojegowda Admits to Killing 2,800 Stray Dogs, Sparks Outrage Over SC’s Stray Dog Directive
In a shocking revelation made during a session of the Karnataka Legislative Council, Janata Dal (Secular) MLC SL Bhojegowda confessed to orchestrating the killing of 2,800 stray dogs, claiming it was necessary to protect children from dog attacks. Speaking in the Council, Bhojegowda said the dogs were fed poisoned meat and buried under coconut trees in Chikmagalur, where he was...