Month: August 2026

The film Hanuman Ansh, which explores the legacy of Neem Karoli Baba, has experienced outstanding commercial success. After a humble debut, it captured audiences’ hearts, largely thanks to stellar word-of-mouth endorsements. Its box office performance dramatically improved in the third and fourth weeks, culminating in an impressive total collection of Rs 40.13 crore across India,…

The CCPA ordered McVitie’s to stop using the “Wholewheat” claim on its biscuits. This action followed concerns raised about misleading health claims on food products. The authority found the biscuit packaging contained only 19.5 percent whole wheat flour. McVitie’s explanation about its trademark was rejected by the CCPA. The company was fined Rs 1 lakh…

Reflecting on his formative years in Chennai, Sundar Pichai shared how he grew up without essential conveniences, such as a telephone, waiting years for a shared rotary phone. The severe droughts forced families to queue for water, and these hardships ignited his passion for technology’s potential to improve lives. Pichai also highlighted the significance of…

Parth Jindal has been appointed as the new Chairman of JSW MG Motor India. This significant leadership change was officially approved by the company’s Board of Directors. Jindal has actively contributed to the joint venture’s product strategy and manufacturing expansion. He currently holds multiple leadership roles within the broader JSW Group. This appointment underscores the…

An Ahmedabad police inspector lost ₹5.4 lakh after fraudsters allegedly posed as insurance officials and promised a ₹19.5 lakh payout. The case highlights key red flags in insurance refund scams, including upfront fees, QR-code payments and repeated demands for money.

Rose Tattoo frontman Gary “Angry” Anderson, 79, suffers cardiac arrest: What happens to the heart during the condition

Padel is gaining popularity in Mumbai as a compact sport solution. This racquet sport offers a blend of fitness and social interaction. However, its rising costs raise concerns about equitable access for all. Urban planners highlight the sport’s concentration in affluent areas. Making padel more affordable is crucial for its broader growth.

Tax on sale of inherited agricultural land: Section 54B, 54F and 54EC exemptions explained, reinvestment in residential property or farm land, ₹10 crore and ₹50 lakh exemption caps, capital gains tax at 12.5% or 20% with indexation for siblings selling jointly-inherited land

A man allegedly stabbed his friend to death during a drunken brawl over chicken. The deceased was identified as Sathiram Chandradev, a native of Uttar Pradesh. The accused, Arunkumar Balishtar Chavan, is from the same village and worked at a steel factory. Arunkumar accused Sathiram of taking more chicken and stabbed him with a nearby…

An X user questioned why HDFC Bank sought additional confirmation after he authenticated a ₹1.05 lakh credit-card payment with an OTP. RBI rules allow banks to use risk-based security measures and adaptive authentication for digital payments.