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Kate Winslet has recalled an awkward behind-the-scenes experience from her Saturday Night Live appearance, revealing the pressure of performing live after Ashlee Simpson's controversy and sharing an untold anecdote about an unusual request made by rapper Eminem during the show.
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The Amarnath Yatra was suspended from Jammu on Saturday as the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway remained closed for the second consecutive day due to heavy rain. Restoration work continues while authorities have shifted Yatra registration facilities to the Bhagwati Nagar base camp.
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State-owned oil marketing companies have reduced the prices of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders by over Rs 200 across major cities from August 1. The price cut benefits commercial users, while domestic LPG cylinder prices remain unchanged.
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The death toll in the Kulgam terror attack has risen to two after an injured migrant labourer from Chhattisgarh succumbed to his injuries at a Srinagar hospital. Security forces have launched a search operation to track down the attackers.
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Actress Tisca Chopra shared that spending time in the mountains helps her find peace and restore creativity. Recalling her Guru Purnima visit to Babaji's ashram in Palampur, she said the spiritual experience left her with gratitude, clarity and inner calm.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Youth Centre, Viveka Smaraka, at Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama in Mysuru. The centre aims to promote value-based education, leadership development and personality building among students and young people.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Rs 5,000 crore Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram and launch infrastructure projects worth nearly Rs 18,000 crore in Andhra Pradesh, including semiconductor, power transmission and National Highway projects.
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India has announced a $840,000 grant to Tanzania under the India-UN Development Fund to strengthen climate risk financing and disaster preparedness. The project aims to improve financial resilience, protect vulnerable communities and support Tanzania's long-term climate adaptation strategy.
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A woman was killed in an Idukki landslide as incessant rain triggered floods and fresh landslides across central Kerala. Rescue operations are underway in affected districts, while the IMD has issued red alerts for several districts forecasting extremely heavy rainfall.
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US President Donald Trump said the United States will continue military action against Iran until it no longer poses a nuclear or military threat. He also expressed doubts over diplomatic negotiations while linking pressure on Iran to broader regional security efforts.
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US Vice President JD Vance said the Trump administration has identified $230 billion in fraudulent government payments and prevented $56 billion from being disbursed. He said the administration's anti-fraud drive aims to protect taxpayers, federal programmes and public benefits.
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National Security Adviser Ajit Doval will receive the Lokmanya Tilak National Award 2026 in Pune on Saturday. Union Home Minister Amit Shah will present the honour, recognising Doval's outstanding contribution to India's national security, intelligence operations and strategic leadership.
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While Modi described the youth as “misguided children” and stressed guiding them instead of punishing them, Congress leader Pawan Khera remarked that the country was asking the PM to apologise but he had instead “forgiven the country.”
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a late-night Instagram message, expressed anguish that even his late mother was subjected to abuses during the NEET protest at Jantar Mantar. Calling the protesters “misguided children,” he urged society to forgive them and guide the youth on the right path instead of punishing them.
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Real victory will come only when the system itself becomes more transparent, inclusive, and accountable
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At least 16 Indian seafarers have been taken hostage in a series of pirate attacks around the Gulf of Aden and waters off Somalia between April and July, the Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA) confirmed.
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Hyderabad Traffic Police registered six criminal cases in a week-long crackdown on vehicles with fake or tampered number plates, warning that only government-approved High Security Registration Plates are valid.
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Critical reforms in labour, land, agriculture, education, healthcare, infrastructure and the justice system are still pending
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India’s women wrestlers delivered a strong performance at the U17 World Championships in Baku, winning four medals. Sandhya Vishnoi and Akshara claimed silver, while Avanshika and Taniya secured bronze medals to continue India’s impressive showing
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East Bengal FC returned to winning ways in the 135th Durand Cup with a stunning 8-0 victory over CISF Protectors. Vishnu P.V.’s hat-trick, Jesin T.K.’s brace and a dominant attacking display kept their knockout hopes alive
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A 48-year-old businessman from Adilabad, declared brain dead in Hyderabad, had his organs donated by his family under the Jeevandan initiative, saving four lives.
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India created Commonwealth Games judo history as Asmita Dey and Harsh Singh won maiden gold medals, while Yamini Mourya added silver. The three-medal haul marked India’s best-ever judo campaign, ending a long wait for titles at the Games
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The Siddipet Police Commissioner launched the 'SHE SAFE' initiative along Rajiv Rahadari to ensure women and families have secure, well-equipped safe zones at hotels and fuel stations, with CCTV, clean washrooms, and trusted staff. Inspections and awareness drives are underway to strengthen highway safety.
