Jharkhand: LoP Babulal Marandi writes to CM Hemant Soren, demands CBI probe into exam irregularities

IANS | August 20, 2026 11:59 AM

Ranchi, Aug 20 (IANS) Jharkhand Leader of Opposition (LoP) Babulal Marandi has written to Chief Minister Hemant Soren demanding a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into irregularities in the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission-Combined Graduate Level (JSSC-CGL) examination and the 11th to 13th Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) Civil Services examinations.

Mumbai: 13 child labourers rescued from imitation jewellery unit in Kandivali

IANS | August 20, 2026 11:58 AM

Mumbai, Aug 20 (IANS) In a major action against child labour, the Charkop Police raided an imitation jewellery manufacturing unit in Kandivali West and rescued 13 minors, Mumbai police officials said on Thursday.

Instagram uses 'don't ask, don't tell' approach on under‑13 users' safety: Ex-Meta Engineer in US court

IANS | August 20, 2026 11:56 AM

New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) A former Meta engineering director testified in a US federal court that Instagram took a “don’t ask, don’t tell” approach to children under 13, prioritising user engagement and growth over safety, accusing the company of harming young users, according to multiple reports.

‘Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?’ actor Aabhaas Mehta joins 'Hastinapur Ke Veer' as King Jarasandha

IANS | August 20, 2026 11:42 AM

Mumbai, Aug 20 (IANS) TV actor Aabhaas Mehta, known for ‘Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?’, ‘Tu Sooraj Main Saanjh Piyaji’ and ‘Hum Rahein Na Rahein Hum’, has joined the cast of mythological series ‘Hastinapur Ke Veer’ as King Jarasandha.

'I practised with Kookaburra ball at my home': Suthar reveals secret behind Galle masterclass

IANS | August 20, 2026 11:39 AM

Galle, Aug 20 (IANS) India's young left-arm spinner Manav Suthar revealed that he practised with the Kookaburra ball at home before the Sri Lanka series to adapt quickly to the conditions, and his preparation paid off in the first Test at the Galle International Stadium.

Drug-testing prosecution: J&K High Court says 8 year delay shocks judicial conscience

IANS | August 20, 2026 11:34 AM

Srinagar, Aug 20 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir High Court in its ruling took exception to delay and said that a eight-year delay has shocked judicial conscience.

Govt imposes 15-day sugar stock limit on bulk consumers amid price surge

IANS | August 20, 2026 11:28 AM

New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) The Centre has tightened sugar stockholding limits for bulk consumers amid a sharp rise in prices ahead of the festive season and directing those consuming more than 10 metric tonnes a month to hold inventories for no more than 15 days.

Anupam Kher reacts to Ladakh video of woman allegedly disrespecting Army personnel: ‘It disturbed me deeply’

IANS | August 20, 2026 11:26 AM

Mumbai, Aug 20 (IANS) Veteran actor Anupam Kher has reacted to a video from Ladakh that he said left him deeply disturbed.

Lin Laishram wishes ‘Nyomica ke Papa’ Randeep Hooda: May your ice cream bowl always be bottomless

IANS | August 20, 2026 11:26 AM

Mumbai, Aug 20 (IANS) As Randeep Hooda turned 50 on Thursday, his actress-wife penned an adorable birthday note for ‘Nyomica ke Papa’ and said that may his ice cream bowl always be bottomless and may he never have to count the calories.

G V Prakash, Kayadu Lohar's 'Immortal' cleared for release with 'U' certificate

IANS | August 20, 2026 11:20 AM

Chennai, Aug 20 (IANS) The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has now cleared director Mariyappan Chinna's horror thriller 'Immortal', featuring actors G V Prakash and Kayadu Lohar in the lead, for release with a clean 'U' certificate.