The Himachal Pradesh High Court has sent a notice to Kangana Ranaut, a BJP member of Parliament, regarding a challenge to her election. A local resident filed a petition claiming that his nomination papers were not accepted. Kangana must respond to the notice by August 21.

The US government has updated its travel advisory for India, warning citizens not to visit certain areas. Travelers should avoid Manipur, Jammu and Kashmir, the India-Pakistan border, and parts of central and eastern India due to violence and crime. The advisory emphasizes increased caution in India overall.

Bangladesh has strongly objected to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s recent comments about providing shelter to people from Bangladesh amid ongoing violence. The Bangladeshi government called her remarks “provocative” and misleading, claiming they could create confusion and potentially encourage terrorism. They emphasized that they are working to restore normalcy …

A critically injured Chinese mariner was airlifted from the bulk carrier Zhong Shan Men, located about 200 nautical miles off the coast of Mumbai. The Indian Navy responded to a distress call about severe blood loss from the 51-year-old sailor. He was successfully evacuated and taken to a hospital for …

Akshay Kumar has revealed that he has been cheated by some producers who have not paid him for his work. He expressed his frustration during a recent interview, stating, “A couple of producers have not cleared my dues.” Akshay mentioned that he avoids talking to those who cheat him.

The Delhi High Court has ordered X Corp and Google to remove defamatory posts about Anjali Birla, the daughter of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. The posts claimed she passed the UPSC exam due to her father’s influence. The court instructed the companies to take down the content within 24 …

Bihar has passed a new bill to prevent paper leaks in government exams. The law imposes severe penalties, including up to 10 years in prison and a fine of ₹1 crore for those involved in such activities. This measure aims to restore trust in the examination system amid recent controversies.

Kannada TV actor Sunny Mahipal, known for the show “Nethravathi,” has been booked for allegedly assaulting his pregnant wife in Bengaluru. The incident reportedly occurred during a domestic dispute. The police have registered a case against him, and investigations are ongoing regarding the allegations of domestic violence.

A laborer in Madhya Pradesh’s Panna district struck it rich while working in a diamond mine. He uncovered a 14.98-carat diamond worth an estimated ₹80 lakh (around $100,000) from the Panna mines. The discovery highlights the potential for valuable finds in the region’s diamond-bearing mines.

Kartik Kansal, an ISRO scientist with muscular dystrophy, has cleared the UPSC Civil Services Exam four times, but has been denied a service allocation despite his achievements. Confined to a wheelchair since age 12, Kartik taught himself to write and meet the physical requirements. He has moved the Central Administrative …