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Six pilgrims, including two children, died and five others went missing when an overloaded mini-truck plunged into the Sirhind canal near Ludhiana on Sunday night. The victims were returning from Naina Devi temple. Rescue operations are underway to trace the missing persons.

K.T. Rama Rao’s warnings about phone tapping and the Congress-BJP nexus have gained traction after CM Revanth Reddy admitted surveillance and BJP MP CM Ramesh’s firm won a major contract linked to a controversial land deal. Congress faces unrest and mounting opposition attacks.

Wout van Aert delivered a stunning attack on Montmartre to win the rain-soaked final stage of the Tour de France in Paris, denying Tadej Pogacar a fifth stage victory. Pogacar secured his fourth overall title, equalling Chris Froome’s record.

Amitabh Bachchan shared a nostalgic post featuring an old Rs 20 ticket from his iconic 1975 film Sholay, which turns 50 on August 15. He reflected on the stark price difference, comparing it to today’s cost of an aerated drink in theatres

Director Vetrimaran’s next film with Simbu is likely to start shooting in mid-August. The film, set in the world of Vada Chennai, will feature Simbu in two different looks.

Sunny Deol met Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama during his Ladakh trip and shared the experience as “truly unforgettable.” The actor, who recently wrapped “Border 2,” also has “Lahore 1947” lined up, produced by Aamir Khan Productions.

NDIA bloc MPs, including Sonia Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, and Rahul Gandhi, staged protests in Parliament for the fifth day against the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision of Bihar voter rolls, alleging disenfranchisement and demanding its rollback ahead of upcoming Assembly elections

A 25-year-old man, Gundla Rakesh, collapsed and died of a suspected heart attack while playing badminton at Uppal Stadium in Hyderabad. He was rushed to a hospital but declared dead. Rakesh was the son of a former deputy sarpanch from Khammam.

On the third Sawan Somwar, thousands of devotees thronged Shiva temples across India, performing Jalabhishek and attending special rituals at Kashi Vishwanath, Mahakaleshwar, and other shrines. Authorities ensured security and arrangements as spiritual fervour peaked with chants, offerings, and holy dips at sacred sites

Thai and Cambodian leaders meet in Malaysia under ASEAN mediation to end five days of deadly border clashes that have killed 35 and displaced over 260,000. The conflict, sparked by a landmine blast, has drawn U.S. pressure and global concern

Rajinikanth’s action drama Coolie, co-starring Nagarjuna, Shruti Haasan and Sathyaraj, hits theatres on August 14. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, the film promises high-octane action, big visuals and a festive Independence Day release.

ISRO will launch the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite aboard GSLV-F16 on July 30 from Sriharikota. The dual-frequency radar satellite will enable 24x7 Earth observation, aiding disaster management, climate monitoring, and natural resource tracking. Gaganyaan’s humanoid test mission is set for December

A tiger believed to have strayed from Maharashtra killed another calf in Mancherial’s Rottepelli forests, triggering panic among villagers. Officials installed CCTV camera traps to track its movement and urged farmers not to take cattle deep into the forest.

Hyderabad police busted a counterfeit Apple accessories racket, arresting three persons and seizing goods worth ₹3 crore. The suspects sourced fake products from Mumbai and sold them as genuine through a retail outlet in Koti. A total of 2,761 items were confiscated.

A Canadian national from Hyderabad, Syed Qazi Mohiuddin alias Aamir, was found dead in Jaipur. He had gone missing while traveling to Ajmer. His identity was established with the help of media, and his family awaits a detailed investigation

Samsung Electronics has bagged its largest-ever semiconductor order worth $16.4 billion from an undisclosed customer. The 10-year foundry deal will boost its chip business as the company strives to catch up with rival TSMC and offset recent profit declines.

Selena Gomez has revealed she doesn’t want a big wedding cake but prefers her nana’s biscuits and gravy on her big day with fiancé Benny Blanco. The singer also expressed her desire to have children in the future.

India head coach Gautam Gambhir dismissed transition talk after the Old Trafford Test draw, praising the team’s resilience and Rishabh Pant’s courage to bat with a broken foot. He also backed allowing substitutes for serious injuries and gave an update on Bumrah’s availability.

Ben Stokes praised India’s fightback in the Old Trafford Test, ruled out injury replacement rules for Test cricket, and confirmed he feels physically better despite a heavy workload ahead of the final game.

Two devotees died and 29 were injured in a stampede at Awsaneshwar Mahadev temple in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, early Monday. Panic erupted when a live wire fell on the temple shed during ‘Jalabhishek’, causing fear of an electric shock.

TCS will lay off around 12,261 employees, mostly mid and senior staff, as part of a restructuring plan. The company cites workforce realignment and slower tech demand amid global uncertainty.

Nithiin’s Thammudu, which failed in theatres, will stream on Netflix from August 1 in four South Indian languages.

Kim Yo-jong has said North Korea is not interested in any proposal from Seoul, rejecting talks with South Korea and criticising President Lee Jae Myung's approach as confrontational and unchanged.

ZEE5’s Mothevari Love Story trailer sets up a rustic romance between Anil Geela and Varshini, where love faces hurdles of land disputes, humour and village traditions. Streaming from August 8.