Arjun Das: 'Once More' director Vignesh Srikanth turned down offers from production houses that suggested replacing me!

IANS | August 24, 2026 10:18 AM

Chennai, Aug 24 (IANS) One of South India's fastest rising actors, Arjun Das, who plays the lead along with Aditi Shankar in director Vignesh Srikanth's much awaited Tamil romantic drama 'Once More', has now disclosed how the film's director Vignesh Srikanth firmly stood by his decision to make this film only with him despite receiving several offers from production companies that offered to produce this film if the director chose to replace him with another hero.

Pamela Anderson’s mantra: Live romantically wherever you are

IANS | August 24, 2026 10:17 AM

Mumbai, Aug 24 (IANS) Actress Pamela Anderson shared a dreamy reminder to embrace romance in everyday life, encouraging everyone to “live romantically wherever you are.”

KPSC scam: 9-hour ED search at IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar’s home in B'luru ends

IANS | August 24, 2026 10:16 AM

Bengaluru, Aug 24 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday concluded a nearly nine-hour search at the Bengaluru residence of IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar in connection with its investigation into alleged irregularities in Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) recruitment.

2nd Test: Always believed getting India Test cap was bound to happen, says Saransh Jain

IANS | August 24, 2026 10:15 AM

Colombo, Aug 24 (IANS) Confident of his abilities after years of consistent domestic grind, off-spin bowling all-rounder Saransh Jain on Monday said he always maintained a deep faith in earning his Test cap, adding that it was only a matter of time for him to grab it.

Hansal Mehta talks about presenting Punjabi film ‘Birds in the Dark’ at Busan International Film Festival

IANS | August 24, 2026 10:10 AM

Mumbai, Aug 24 (IANS) Filmmaker and producer Hansal Mehta has spoken about his association with “Birds in the Dark” (Hanere De Panchhi), a Punjabi film by cinematographer-turned-director Shashank Walia that is set to premiere at the Busan International Film Festival.

Piyush Goyal pitches for strengthening India-Japan economic partnership

IANS | August 24, 2026 10:03 AM

Tokyo, Aug 24 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday began his official visit to Japan with meeting some of the leading CEOs and business leaders and strengthen the India-Japan economic partnership.

Punjab man shot dead in New York while delivering pizza; Indian mission assures assistance

IANS | August 24, 2026 10:02 AM

New York, Aug 24 (IANS) After a man from Punjab was shot dead by an unidentified assailant in the United States while he was out delivering pizza, the Indian mission in New York expressed grief over the incident and assured all possible assistance to the family of the victim.

India's monsoon improves, eases risks for Kharif crop: Report

IANS | August 24, 2026 10:01 AM

New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) India's monsoon situation has improved significantly in recent months and eased concerns over widespread disruption to Kharif crop, although rainfall distribution remains a major factor to watch, according to a report.

Ajay Devgn’s ‘Drishyam 3’ titled ‘Drishyam The Conclusion’

IANS | August 24, 2026 9:44 AM

Mumbai, Aug 24 (IANS) The makers of “Drishyam” on Monday morning revealed that the third instalment of the Ajay Devgn-starrer ‘Drishyam 3’ has been titled ‘Drishyam: The Conclusion’, hinting that the crime thriller franchise could bring the story of Vijay Salgaonkar and his family to its final chapter.

Lopez shines as Palmeiras pulls clear in Brazil's Serie A

IANS | August 24, 2026 9:40 AM

Sao Paulo Aug 24 (IANS) Jose Manuel Lopez scored twice as Palmeiras extended its lead at the top of Brazil's Serie A on Sunday with a 4-1 home win over Vasco da Gama.