Jharkhand students continue to protest; demand reforms, accountability in JPSC, JSSC

IANS | August 13, 2026 9:07 AM

Ranchi, Aug 13 (IANS) The ongoing agitation by students in Jharkhand over alleged irregularities and paper leaks in recruitment examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) continued on Thursday, with protesters reiterating that their movement will not end until concrete action is taken on their demands.

Indian-American teen murders mother, brother in US home; searched ideas about killing family

IANS | August 13, 2026 9:03 AM

Washington, Aug 13 (IANS) A 17-year-old Indian-American boy in Acton, a town about 40 kilometres northwest of Boston, has been charged with murdering his mother and younger brother after investigators said he had used the Internet and ChatGPT to search for ideas or fantasies about killing his family.

Sylvester Stallone recalls harsh winters and no hot water in childhood home

IANS | August 13, 2026 9:03 AM

Mumbai, Aug 13 (IANS) Hollywood star Sylvester Stallone recalled his humble childhood in a $15-a-month “cold water flat” in New York’s “Hell’s Kitchen”.

Anu Malik recalls working with Kumar Sanu in 90s, says ‘entire atmosphere would change whenever he’d enter studio

IANS | August 13, 2026 9:03 AM

Mumbai, August 13 (IANS) Music composer Anu Malik recently opened up about his memorable recording sessions with legendary singer Kumar Sanu in the 90s era of Bollywood.

Former Barca boss Xavi appointed Netherlands coach

IANS | August 13, 2026 8:59 AM

Zeist, Aug 13 (IANS) Xavi Hernandez has been appointed as the new head coach of the Netherlands men’s national football team.

Nargis Fakhri says she was ‘a pilot in my past life’ after first flying experience

IANS | August 13, 2026 8:53 AM

Mumbai, Aug 13 (IANS) Actress Nargis Fakhri shared her happiness after flying for the first time, and quipped that her smooth experience may have something to do with being a pilot in a past life.

Couple attacked by pitbull while viewing rental home in Punjab, video emerges

IANS | August 13, 2026 8:41 AM

Patiala, Aug 13 (IANS) A couple was injured after being attacked by a pitbull in Ghuman Nagar locality in Punjab's Patiala, with CCTV footage of the incident widely circulating on social media and triggering concerns about public safety.

Aamir Khan recalls his first meeting with Dharmendra, says 'his hands felt like a shovel'

IANS | August 13, 2026 8:01 AM

Mumbai, August 13 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan recently recalled his first meeting with late Bollywood superstar Dharmendra.

Sidharth Malhotra reunites with Nikitin Dheer, Shiv Panditt on Shershaah’s fifth anniversary

IANS | August 13, 2026 7:39 AM

Mumbai, Aug 13 (IANS) Actor Sidharth Malhotra on Thursday marked five years of his acclaimed war drama Shershaah and seemed to have reunited with his costars from the movie, Nikitin Dheer and Shiv Panditt.

Amaal Mallik: I’m not fearless just for show-off

Akshay Acharya | August 13, 2026 3:27 AM

Los Angeles, Aug 13 (IANS) Music composer Amaal Mallik, who is known for advocating the artistes’ rights in the music industry, has spoken up on his fearless attitude and his acute sense of right and wrong.