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Mr.Thackeray’s allegation of ₹18 crore amounts to about 10% of the temple’s FY2026 revenue

Sujatha Vijayakumar urged Ravi Mohan to be a better father to his sons. She rejected his allegations and presented documents supporting her family's claims. The producer stated that Ravi had not cooperated with passport signings for the children. She also announced a memorial event for filmmakers Bharathiraja and K. Bhagyaraj. The ongoing court case between Ravi Mohan and Aarti remains pending.

Government has re-established Sant Ravidas Nagar district, which was created by the BSP government by giving headquarters status to Bhadohi and which was changed by the Samajwadi Party government due to its narrow casteist mindset, for which the party is grateful to the State government, says Mayawati

The Tamil Nadu government will move the Supreme Court on Monday (August 3, 2026) on the Cauvery issue

M.V.S. Nagi Reddy criticised the government for advising farmers in the Krishna delta against cultivating paddy during the kharif season

Tirthahalli MLA Araga Jnanendra, who visited the spot, said those affected were workers who had come from different parts of the State in search of employment

Of late, we have been dealing with many such cases of illegal entry of individuals into the forests and eventually carrying out the subsequent rescue activities when they get trapped, said Kozhikode DFO

The Indian men's and women's teams will wear saffron jerseys as their primary kit at the World Cup, which begins on August 15 in the Netherlands and Belgium. The move has drawn criticism from several former India captains. While Sreejesh said he has no problem with the jersey colour changing, he questioned the explanation that blue jerseys are difficult to see on blue hockey turfs.

In Gujarat, registered construction workers have the opportunity to benefit from financial support aimed at housing through the Shree Nanaji Deshmukh Awas Yojana. To qualify, applicants must have been registered with the welfare board for a minimum of two years. Following the acquisition of an e-Nirman Card and house allotment, they can submit their applications. Those approved will receive ₹1.6 lakh to assist in home ownership.

Congress said this is a "blatant misuse" of preventive detention laws and "overreach" by the State

Doley has been supporting and leading protests for weeks in Assam over a luxury hotel project near the Kaziranga National Park

Thalapathy Vijay's Jana Nayagan continues its strong box office performance nearing Rs 200 crore. The film has shown encouraging trends on its second Sunday, maintaining steady collections. Jana Nayagan's second weekend provided fresh momentum, boosting its overall earnings significantly. Positive family footfalls and sustained fan interest keep the film in a strong position. The action drama is expected to cross the Rs 200 crore India gross mark very soon.

Indian diaspora members voiced concerns over anti-India content and visa issues. Ambassador Vikram Doraiswami assured actions were being taken to address these matters. Visa requirements for Chinese citizens traveling to India will be eased soon. The embassy plans to establish a legal assistance framework for professionals. Cultural outreach programs will also be expanded to promote Indian diversity.

Women carrying bonams, earthen pots containing rice cooked with milk and jaggery and accompanied by offerings including curd, sugar and turmeric water, made their way towards the temple to present them to the goddess

Sixteen-year-old Maddy Murphy, who grew up in the remote Queensland town of Julia Creek, is set to travel nearly 15,000 kilometres to Switzerland after earning a place at the prestigious Tanz Akademie Zurich. After years of balancing ballet, distance education and multiple moves for training, she hopes to become a professional company dancer while inspiring other children from rural communities to follow their dreams.

The project has been awarded through a tariff-based competitive bidding process, with the power generated to be procured by GUVNL

Television actress Aditi Sharma has filed a domestic violence complaint against her husband and his family. An FIR was registered at Mumbai's Goregaon Police Station on July thirty-first. The actress alleged domestic abuse by her husband and his family members. Police have launched an investigation and are recording statements from all parties. Further action will be taken after evidence collection and examination.