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US President Donald Trump said on Thursday (local time) that the conflict with Iran, which began on February 28, will likely end “pretty soon” as he believes that the Islamic Republic would not be able to “go much longer”. However, he reiterated that Tehran could not be allow to acquire a nuclear weapon.

Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav is facing fresh financial trouble, with Central Bank of India moving towards the auction of a property in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, over outstanding dues of more than Rs 16.61 crore. A notice has been pasted on the property, warning that it could be auctioned online on September 9, 2026, if the dues are not cleared within the stipulated period.

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has called for greater engagement with India’s younger generation, saying Gen Z should not be branded “anti-national” for expressing their views. Addressing an audience in Mumbai, Bhagwat said young people are the country’s future and stressed that dialogue, rather than alienation, is the best way to address their concerns.

The forthcoming women’s Asia Cup is set to begin on August 28 with Thailand taking on Hong Kong, China. India will open their campaign against Thailand on August 30. Meanwhile, the marquee clash between India and Pakistan will be played on September 5 in Dubai. 

Former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal on Thursday (August 6) said he is a victim of ‘political vendetta’ after the Goa Bench of the Bombay High Court sentenced him to 10 years’ rigorous imprisonment in the 2013 sexual assault case filed by a former junior colleague. 

Unidentified people attempted to set fire to former Bangladesh captain and ex-lawmaker Shakib Al Hasan’s house in Magura, police said. The incident occurred a little after the former Bangladesh skipper attended a media interaction addressed by ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The interaction was hosted by the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of South Asia in New Delhi.

The draws of the BWF World Championships, set to take place in New Delhi from August 17 to 23, have been revealed. Asian Championships silver medallist Ayush Shetty will be facing a stern test from world champion Shi Yuqi of China in the men’s singles opening round. Shetty had lost to Yuqi in the final of the Asian Championships.

Government sources on Wednesday said that there is no proposal to extend any dates of Parliament session. The development comes after earlier reports suggested that the Narendra Modi government has planned to convene a special two-day session of Parliament to discuss its ambitious Delimitation Bill and the Women’s Reservation Bill following the conclusion of the ongoing monsoon session on August 13.

After weeks of intense tasks, shocking eliminations and emotional moments, Netflix’s Lock Upp: Sach Ya Sazaa has reached its final stage. The winner has been crowned as the reality show wraps up its debut season on Netflix. The grand finale streamed on Netflix from 8 pm. 

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