Mirabai Chanu gifts signed jersey to Union Minister Kiren Rijiju after CWG glory

IANS | August 3, 2026 11:16 AM

New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) Indian star weightlifter Mirabai Chanu Saikhom and the chief national weightlifting coach paid a visit to Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minister of Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju and gifted him a jersey signed by the Indian weightlifting contingent after winning her third gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

India's manufacturing PMI at 53.5 in July, export demand provides support

IANS | August 3, 2026 11:08 AM

New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) India's manufacturing activity remained in expansion territory in July, with the HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) coming in at 53.5 due to resilient demand and stronger export orders, as per data released on Monday.

Deepika Singh performs an impromptu dance in Bhartari Gufa

IANS | August 3, 2026 10:56 AM

Mumbai, Aug 3 (IANS) Television actress Deepika Singh had a spiritual experience from her visit to Bhartari Gufa, revealing that a thought suddenly came to her to dance on the track Chandrachooda by Raghu.

Karthik Subbaraj releases first look of Krishna's 25th film 'Murder in Town'

IANS | August 3, 2026 10:46 AM

Chennai, Aug 3 (IANS) Ace director Karthik Subbaraj on Monday released the title and the first look poster of actor Krishna's 25th film, 'Murder in Town', much to the delight of fans and film buffs.

Media outlet faces restriction in Pakistan over PoK unrest coverage; concerns grow over press freedom

IANS | August 3, 2026 10:41 AM

New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) Users in Pakistan have taken to social media platforms to express outrage over what they describe as the blocking of access to one of the international media outlets in the country following its coverage of recent developments in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).

Govt backs FSSAI action against Old Monk, McDowell's, other brands over flavouring, age claims

IANS | August 3, 2026 10:38 AM

New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) The government has clarified that enforcement action initiated by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) against certain alcoholic beverage manufacturers relates to the use of flavouring substances that mimic the characteristics of standardised alcoholic beverages and allegedly misleading age-related claims on product labels.

Erika Eleniak tells how Steven Spielberg comforted her before ‘E.T.’ kiss scene

IANS | August 3, 2026 10:35 AM

Mumbai, Aug 3 (IANS) Actress Erika Eleniak looked back on her unforgettable experience of making her debut film “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial”, revealing how filmmaker Steven Spielberg’s warmth and reassurance made her on-screen kiss with co-star Henry Thomas easy.

Jay Bhanushali to daughter Tara on b’day: You turned my life into a love story

IANS | August 3, 2026 10:21 AM

Mumbai, Aug 3 (IANS) As his daughter Tara celebrates her seventh birthday on Monday, actor Jay Bhanushali penned a note for her and said that she has turned his “life into a love story”.

Gaurav Khanna shows painful laser burn marks on his back from 'Khatron Ke Khiladi' task

IANS | August 3, 2026 10:21 AM

Mumbai, Aug 3 (IANS) Actor Gaurav Khanna gave fans a glimpse of the painful aftermath of one of the toughest and 'most painful' challenges on the reality show, Khatron Ke Khiladi 15.

Bankipur bypoll: Prashant Kishor leading as counting underway

IANS | August 3, 2026 10:18 AM

Patna, Aug 3 (IANS) The results of the Bankipur Assembly by-election will be declared on Monday as counting of votes is underway at AN College in Patna.