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  Milk, honey or sugarcane juice? Know what to use for Rudrabhishek this Sawan

  August 05, 2026 17:18 IST

  Milk, honey, curd or sugarcane juice? Different offerings are traditionally used for Rudrabhishek depending on what a devotee is seeking. From prosperity and good health to buying a home or vehicle, here's what is recommended for different wishes during Sawan.

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  Did you spot the Lakshman Rekha scene in Ramayana trailer? Ravie Dubey reveals its significance

  August 05, 2026 17:18 IST

  Actor Ravie Dubey opened up about one of the most emotional moments from Ramayana, revealing Maa Sumitra's final advice to Lakshmana before he accompanied Lord Ram on his 14-year exile.

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  Zuckerberg apologises for deepfake content and errors in operating platform amid PM video row

  August 05, 2026 17:34 IST

  This comes after the government summoned Meta's top global executives. Meta team, including Global Affairs officer Joel Kaplan, met IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and had a separate meeting with IT Secretary S Krishnan.

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  'Pakistan wanted a ceasefire, India kept it waiting': Former CDS makes major Op Sindoor revelation

  August 05, 2026 23:55 IST

  Former CDS General Anil Chauhan has revealed that India deliberately delayed accepting Pakistan's ceasefire request during Operation Sindoor because several planned strikes were still pending. He said Pakistan approached India through the DGMO hotline on May 10.

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  Oppo F35 Pro could launch in India this month with 10000mAh battery and Snapdragon 4 Gen 5

  August 05, 2026 16:55 IST

  The Oppo F35 Pro is rumoured to feature a 6.78-inch 1.5K LTPS OLED flat display with a 120Hz refresh rate, offering smoother scrolling and gaming performance.

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  Akhilesh Yadav courts Brahmins ahead of 2027 UP polls, says 'PD in PDA stands for Pandit'

  August 05, 2026 17:33 IST

  PDA is a term coined by Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav during the 2022 assembly elections, representing Picchda (backwards), Dalits, and Alpsankhyak (minorities).

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  Kanpur-Lucknow Expressway declared toll-free until restoration work is completed

  August 05, 2026 17:11 IST

  The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) said that the loss of toll revenue will be recovered from the concessionaire.

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  Sai Sudharsan injury update; when will GT batter join Indian team for Sri Lanka Test series?

  August 05, 2026 17:06 IST

  Sai Sudharsan stayed at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru as the rest of the team members reached Sri Lanka on Tuesday for the two-match Test series. Sudharsan has been rehabilitating from a toe injury.

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  Centre extends tenures of Cabinet Secretary TV Somanathan, Home Secretary Govind Mohan by one year

  August 05, 2026 17:11 IST

  The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the extension in service of Somanathan as Cabinet Secretary for a further period of one year beyond August 30, 2026, an order issued by the Personnel Ministry said.

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  Errors found again in Odisha's Class 1 textbook, lyrics of 'Vande Utkala Janani' printed incorrectly

  August 05, 2026 17:30 IST

  The most significant error appears in Odisha's state anthem, 'Vande Utkala Janani'. In the book, the line "Ghan Ghan Banabhumi" has been printed as "Ghan Banabhumi"—meaning a key word from the anthem has been omitted entirely.

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  NSE SME stock ends volatile session with a gain of over 7% on back of strong QoQ growth

  August 05, 2026 16:28 IST

  The company claims to operate the largest jumbo glass processing facility in North India, and its capacity utilisation stood at around 57 per cent during the quarter.

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  Mumbai woman tells ChatGPT her love story, gets personalised bridal mehendi design

  August 05, 2026 16:26 IST

  Mumbai-based content strategist Anusha Jain wanted her bridal mehendi to tell her love story. With help from ChatGPT, memories spanning cities, families, inside jokes and her wedding venue were brought together into a personalised concept that her mehendi artist recreated.

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  How Delhi Police plans Independence Day security amid terror threats and protest fears

  August 05, 2026 16:31 IST

  Around 24,000 guests are expected to attend the Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort on August 15 this year, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hoist the national flag and address the nation.

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  Pradeep Rawat's last rites held in Mumbai; son Vikram breaks down

  August 05, 2026 16:33 IST

  Late actor Pradeep Rawat was cremated in the presence of family, friends and members of the film industry. Emotional scenes unfolded as his son broke down during the last rites.

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  itel Ace 3 Heera launched at Rs 949: Type-C port, AI battery and wireless FM

  August 05, 2026 16:56 IST

  itel Ace 3 Heera feature phone was launched at Rs 949. The device brings USB Type-C charging to the entry-level feature phone segment, making it easier for users to charge multiple devices with a single cable. The device is backed by a 1000mAh battery, AI battery optimisation, Bluetooth and more.

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  'The govt's doors are open to everyone': Hemant Soren reacts as students' protest enters Day 12

  August 05, 2026 16:06 IST

  Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has assured protesting students that the government is open to dialogue over alleged recruitment exam irregularities and will seriously consider their demands. He said investigations are progressing with arrests and raids already underway.

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  UPI transactions above Rs 2,000 may be subject to fees, here's who will be impacted

  August 05, 2026 16:17 IST

  Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) is for merchants. That is, after the rule is implemented, if a fee is levied on transactions exceeding Rs 2,000, merchants will have to pay it.

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  ICC finalises dates for World Cup 2027 qualifier, eyes on ex-champs as direct qualification on line

  August 05, 2026 16:33 IST

  The ODI World Cup 2027 will see 14 teams locking horns for the coveted trophy. Meanwhile, the ICC has finalised dates for the World Cup qualifier, which will see 10 teams battling it out for the World Cup spots.

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  NCP-SP cancels existing spokesperson appointments; Vidya Chavan, Mahesh Tapase to represent party

  August 05, 2026 15:51 IST

  According to the order issued by the party, former MLA Vidya Chavan and Mahesh Tapase will serve as the authorised spokespersons to present the party's official stance to the media during this period. The NCP-SP has instructed all concerned office-bearers and workers to take note of this order.

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  Ashutosh Tiwari is like my younger brother: Narottam Mishra rejects rift rumours after Datia defeat

  August 05, 2026 15:40 IST

  Congress candidate Ghanshyam Singh defeated Bharatiya Janata Party's Ashutosh Tiwari, who was fielded in place of Narottam Mishra. The bypoll in Datia was necessitated after a Delhi court in April this year sentenced Congress MLA Rajendra Bharti to three years' imprisonment in a cheating case.

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  Youngsters need counselling, law enforcement must show restraint': SC's big message on CJP protest

  August 05, 2026 23:55 IST

  The Supreme Court said youngsters involved in protests should be counselled and law enforcement must exercise restraint while hearing a plea seeking action against organisers of the July 20 'Sansad Chalo' march over alleged violence.

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  SpaceX Falcon 9 debris may have slammed into Moon at 8,690 km/h, says NASA

  August 05, 2026 15:35 IST

  A discarded SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage is believed to have crashed into the Moon after drifting through space for more than a year. NASA says the impact posed no risk to Earth but may have created a crater around 18 metres wide.

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  Defence stock in focus on securing Rs 213 crore order from DRDO, defence PSU; check share price

  August 05, 2026 15:06 IST

  The stock started the trading session in the green as benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty climbed in early trade on Wednesday following a decline in crude oil prices and foreign fund inflows.

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  R Praggnanandhaa tops rapid standings at St Louis, takes key lead ahead of blitz

  August 05, 2026 14:55 IST

  R Praggnanandhaa finished atop the rapid standings at the St. Louis Rapid & Blitz tournament with 12 points, taking a one-point lead into the decisive blitz rounds. A strong finish could boost the Indian Grandmaster's chances of qualifying for the Grand Chess Tour Finals.

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  Musafir Cafe Season 2 announced; Will Chander, Sudha and Preeti get the ending they deserve?

  August 05, 2026 14:49 IST

  Netflix has announced Musafir Cafe Season 2, promising to continue the emotional journey of Chander, Sudha and Preeti. The new season will revisit unresolved relationships, unanswered questions and the love story that left audiences wanting more.

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  TN SSLC supplementary result 2026 OUT at tnresults.nic.in; how to download 10th scorecard PDF

  August 05, 2026 14:45 IST

  TN SSLC supplementary result 2026 is available on the websites - tnresults.nic.in, dge.tn.gov.in. Know how to download SSLC supplementary scorecard PDF.

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  Battle for biryani! Viral Kanpur video shows crowd scrambling for every last bite during Chehlum

  August 05, 2026 14:34 IST

  A biryani distribution during Chehlum celebrations in Kanpur turned chaotic after a crowd rushed towards a giant pot of biryani. The viral video shows people scrambling for the food, with the pot being pulled off its stand during the commotion.

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  Super Kings release Faf du Plessis, MI Cape Town leave out Kieron Pollard ahead of next SA20 season

  August 05, 2026 14:33 IST

  SA20 franchises unveiled their retained squads and pre-auction signings, with Mitchell Marsh, Joe Root, Sam Curran and Phil Salt among the headline arrivals. Joburg Super Kings released Faf du Plessis, while MI Cape Town parted ways with Kieron Pollard.