Thane Festival: Konkan Nagar Raja Govinda team forms 10-layer human pyramid at Dahi Handi, praised by minister Pratap Sarnaik with Rs 25 lakh reward.

Dharmasthala Case: Karnataka Deputy CM D K Shivakumar accuses BJP of politicising probe as SIT investigates murder and burial allegations in temple town.

Musical Tribute: From Lata Mangeshkar to A R Rahman, these 10 iconic tracks capture India’s spirit and make the perfect Independence Day playlist.

The Finance Ministry has suggested a simplified 2-slab GST rate structure and special rates for select goods, following PM Modi’s Diwali GST reform announcement to ease tax burdens.

The Union government also announced four Kirti Chakra – the second highest peacetime gallantry awards – and 16 Shaurya Chakra. All the Kirti Chakra winners are from the army.

IT Salary News: Cognizant to award wage hikes to 80% of eligible employees from Nov 1, 2025, with top performers in India getting high single-digit increases.

Google Photos Update: New AI-powered Remix tool transforms photos into 3D, Anime, Sketch or Comic styles, making creative edits quick and easy.

Crime Update: From June 2024 murder to Aug 2025 SC bail cancellation, here’s the full timeline of Darshan–Renukaswamy case.

Indian negotiators failed to size up Trump despite him notching up wins with so many others, perhaps blindsided by Modi’s friendship vibes.

The Supreme Court on Thursday cancelled the bail granted to Kannada superstar Darshan in the sensational Renukaswamy murder case.

Legal Update: SC weighs plea to stay August 11 order mandating immediate relocation of stray dogs in Delhi-NCR amid public safety and welfare debates.

BMC told the Bombay High Court it plans to allow two hours of controlled pigeon feeding each morning at Dadar Kabutarkhana, subject to public objections and health safeguards.