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Kareena Kapoor Khan wished husband Saif Ali Khan on his birthday with a heartfelt social media post and pictures from their family getaways. The actress also shared glimpses of sons Taimur and Jeh while celebrating her “forever ride or die”.

Samantha Ruth Prabhu is set to headline Celebrity MasterChef Tamil, which will bring popular Kollywood personalities into the kitchen. Backed by Banijay Asia, the show will premiere soon on Sony VIZHA and Sony LIV with additional digital content.

Ravindra Jadeja is happy with the dry Galle pitch but prefers a slow turner over a rank turner to contribute with the bat. The India all-rounder also discussed his batting evolution, overseas discipline and confidence among the younger generation.

Yemen’s Houthi group reportedly fired three ballistic missiles at government-held Marib city, with no immediate casualties reported. The attack came amid escalating Houthi-Saudi tensions, including reported Saudi strikes in Saada and Houthi attacks targeting Saudi oil and energy facilities

Fashion designer Manish Malhotra highlighted Indian craftsmanship through Athiya Shetty’s elegant handloom Bandhani saree. Sharing her look on Instagram, he reflected on his decades-long connection with traditional textiles, emphasising the importance of preserving heritage while giving it a contemporary, personal appeal

US President Donald Trump shared a 2019 photo of his meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, saying they “get along GREAT.” The post revived speculation about renewed diplomacy as Washington remains open to unconditional talks amid closer North Korea-Russia ties

The Maharashtra FDA has reportedly issued show-cause notices to Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff over a Vimal Elaichi advertisement. The regulator alleges the campaign amounts to surrogate promotion of Vimal Pan Masala, banned in Maharashtra.

Devdutt Padikkal credited determination and discipline for his unbeaten 131 against Sri Lanka in Galle. Returning to the Test side after November 2024, the India batter battled heat and fatigue to score his maiden Test century.

Student protests over alleged recruitment exam irregularities and paper leaks in Jharkhand entered their 23rd day, with agitators criticising Rahul Gandhi and Hemant Soren. Protesters plan to burn their effigies and demand cancellation of exams, a CBI probe and action

Film Nagar police have registered a case against 12 persons following an alleged attack on fruit vendor Sheikh Mubarak Ali and his brother. Police said the two groups had previously quarrelled three times over the same issue.

Yes Bank expects the RBI to maintain a wait-and-watch approach on interest rates despite rising inflation, as supply-side shocks have not triggered broad second-round effects. July WPI inflation eased slightly to 9.8 per cent, while manufacturing input pressures remain elevated

Maharashtra FDA has reportedly issued show-cause notices to Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff over a Vimal Elaichi advertisement, alleging surrogate promotion of banned pan masala. The regulator cited food safety laws and warned of penalties for misleading advertisements

Heavy rain delayed the start of Day 2 of the India-Sri Lanka Test in Galle. India reached 288/2 on the opening day, with Devdutt Padikkal unbeaten on 131 and KL Rahul scoring 77 before retiring hurt.

India hosts the BWF World Championships 2026 with PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen and Satwik-Chirag leading the medal charge. While India has won medals consistently since 2011, tough draws await its top players against defending champions and global stars.

The government has set facility-wise LPG production targets for 21 refineries and upstream companies, creating a domestic supply buffer against import disruptions. The framework mandates infrastructure upgrades, storage capacity and higher production during shortages to reduce India’s dependence on imported cooking gas

Erica Fernandes has opened up about her acting process, revealing how she prepares for and disconnects from characters. The actress shared details about her research for her role as a doctor in military-medical drama 108 Base Hospital – Uri.

New research suggests crocodiles descended from warm-blooded, active archosaurs rather than cold-blooded ancestors. Fossil evidence from 81 species indicates both crocodile and dinosaur-bird lineages had high metabolic rates before crocodiles evolved cold-blooded metabolisms around 66 million years ago

Deportivo Alaves and Sevilla began their La Liga campaigns with victories. Alaves defeated Getafe 3-0, while Sevilla produced a late comeback to beat Rayo Vallecano 2-1. Both teams made winning starts as Spain’s top-flight season got underway.

Six companies, including Blackstone-backed Horizon Industrial Parks and Lalithaa Jewellery Mart, are set to raise nearly Rs 5,600 crore through IPOs next week. The issues will support expansion, capital expenditure and debt repayment, taking the number of 2026 IPOs to 54

Jerusalem’s iconic Chords Bridge was illuminated in the Indian tricolour to mark India’s 80th Independence Day, highlighting the growing friendship between India and Israel. The celebrations also featured flag hoisting, cultural programmes and events involving the Indian diaspora.

BJP MLA Sumitro Chatterjee wrote to Congress leader Sonia Gandhi expressing anguish over an alleged incident involving Vande Mataram at the Congress headquarters on Independence Day. He demanded an unconditional apology, highlighting the song’s historical significance and association with India’s freedom movement

A woman was robbed of a gold chain weighing around three tolas by two unidentified motorcycle-borne persons in Medchal’s Girmapur area. Police registered a case and launched an investigation, examining CCTV footage and attempting to trace the motorcycle’s registration details

Novak Djokovic suffered a 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 defeat to Argentina’s Thiago Tirante at the Cincinnati Open, citing health issues in hot, humid conditions. The 39-year-old expressed uncertainty about returning, with the US Open his next scheduled tournament

Domestic institutional investors remained consistent buyers, investing Rs 38,715 crore over the past month, while foreign investors resumed buying after heavy selling. However, rising crude oil prices, geopolitical uncertainty and mixed global cues pressured Indian equities, with Sensex and Nifty ending lower