RSS chief set for dialogue with Gen Z, Gen Alpha in Mumbai; to share nation-building thoughts

IANS | August 4, 2026 3:07 PM

Mumbai, Aug 4 (IANS) International Movement to Unite Nations (IIMUN) founder Rishabh Shah on Tuesday announced that Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat will participate in one of the world's largest youth-led conferences on August 6, where he is scheduled to interact with members of Gen Z and Gen Alpha on leadership, nation-building and India's role in uniting the world.

Maha educationist and former Governor D.Y. Patil passes away, PM Modi expresses grief

IANS | August 4, 2026 3:06 PM

Kolhapur, Aug 4 (IANS) Maharashtra leader and education pioneer Dnyandeo Yashwantrao (D.Y.) Patil passed away in Kolhapur on Tuesday after a prolonged illness. He was 90.

Rajya Sabha clears births and deaths registration amendment bill amid uproar

IANS | August 4, 2026 3:03 PM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) The Rajya Sabha on Tuesday passed the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026 by a voice vote amid continuous uproar and sloganeering by Opposition members.

Tabu moves Delhi HC for protection of personality rights

IANS | August 4, 2026 2:58 PM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) Celebrated actress Tabu has approached the Delhi High Court seeking protection of her personality and publicity rights against the alleged unauthorised use of her name, image, likeness and other identity attributes, including through artificial intelligence (AI)-generated content and digital impersonation.

India's auto demand stays resilient in July as passenger vehicle sales surge 34 pc

IANS | August 4, 2026 2:56 PM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) India's automobile industry delivered robust performance in July as passenger vehicle (PV) wholesales rose 34 per cent year-on-year and retail sales grew 24 per cent amid healthy consumer demand and improved inventory replenishment, according to a report.

'Africa deserves a World Cup again': Graeme Smith hails CWC 2027 return to the continent

IANS | August 4, 2026 2:54 PM

Johannesburg, Aug 4 (IANS) Former South Africa captain and ICC Hall of Famer Graeme Smith believes the return of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup to Africa after more than two decades represents a significant milestone for the game, saying the continent 'deserves' to host another global event.

Gen Z moved beyond their sphere of influence: Congress on RSS chief's upcoming interaction

IANS | August 4, 2026 2:53 PM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) Congress leaders on Tuesday expressed doubts about how fruitful Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat's upcoming interaction with Generation Z and Generation Alpha students will be, contending that the section has moved beyond the RSS' sphere of influence.

Christopher Nolan talks about 'fundamental flaw' with film criticism

IANS | August 4, 2026 2:53 PM

Los Angeles, Aug 4 (IANS) Legendary filmmaker Christopher Nolan, who recently helmed ‘The Odyssey’, his film adaptation of the epic poem the Odyssey by Homer, feels that amateur film criticism comes with its flaws.

Shakira expresses love, gratitude towards young dancers from Uganda: I love you like you are children of my own

IANS | August 4, 2026 2:48 PM

Los Angeles, Aug 4 (IANS) Singer-songwriter Shakira has expressed her love and gratitude to the younger dancers from Uganda following their performance together at the FIFA World Cup final halftime show alongside Burna Boy.

Sudesh Bhosle honours Kishore Kumar with unseen memories featuring Ashok Kumar, Asha Bhosle

IANS | August 4, 2026 2:43 PM

Mumbai, August 4 (IANS) Veteran star playback singer and voice artist Sudesh Bhosle paid a heartfelt tribute to legendary singer-actor Kishore Kumar on his 97th birth anniversary on August 4.