National award-winner Mohanlal shared an emotional note following the theatrical release of Thudakkam, which marks his daughter Vismaya Mohanlal’s acting debut. The veteran actor congratulated Vismaya and her co-star Aashish Joe Antony, while thanking audiences for the warmth they have shown towards the young actors.
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced free tickets to selected sections for the upcoming two-Test World Test Championship series against India. The first Test will be played at the Galle International Cricket Stadium from August 15 to 19, while the second is scheduled at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo from August 23 to 27. Free entry will be available only through Gate 4 at Galle and Gates 3, 4, 5 and 7 at the SSC, with access restricted to the grass embankment areas.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday clarified that the Government of India had no involvement in former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s recent press briefing, stressing that the event was organised entirely by a private media entity. Addressing the weekly media briefing in New Delhi, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the government neither facilitated the event nor endorsed any of the views expressed during it, particularly those concerning Bangladesh’s current government. “The government had no role to play in what was an event by a private media entity, and…
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.Â
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’Â rigorous imprisonment in the 2013 sexual assault case filed by a former junior colleague.Â
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.
