BJP’s new national team: Amit Malviya among 22 former office-bearers missing | Check who is in, who is out
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday announced its new national team under party president Nitin Nabin, bringing together a mix of experienced leaders, younger faces and representatives from different regions and social groups. The reshuffle has brought several new faces into key organisational positions. However, the absence of several prominent leaders from the new team has drawn considerable attention.
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Two Mumbai doctors who guarded Jinnah’s secret for decades set to receive Pakistan’s highest civilian award
Two doctors from Mumbai are set to receive Pakistan’s highest civilian honour for a decision they made nearly eight decades ago that was kept away from the public eye. Dr Jal Ratanji Patel and Dr Jal Dhaybho-Koo, both members of Mumbai’s Parsi community, have been nominated for the Nishan-e-Imtiaz for maintaining the confidentiality of Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s serious health condition during the politically sensitive period preceding Partition. This comes decades after the two doctors examined Jinnah in 1946. Their medical assessment reportedly found that his tuberculosis had reached an advanced stage and that he might have had only a year or two to live.
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Commonwealth Games 2026 winners Lovlina Borgohain, Asmita Dey and others appear on KBC 18
Commonwealth Games 2026 medallists Lovlina Borgohain, Asmita Dey, Jhandu Kumar and Sharmila Dhankar appeared on KBC 18 with Amitabh Bachchan. The athletes spoke about their sporting journeys and the significance of representing India on the international stage.
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Jharkhand student leader Devendra Nath Mahato ends hunger strike after Hemant Soren cancels JSSC-CGL exam
Activist and student leader Devendra Nath Mahato has called off his hunger strike after the Jharkhand government announced the cancellation of the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level (JSSC-CGL) examination and all recruitment processes conducted through TDPL. This comes after Chief Minister Hemant Soren announced the decision on Monday, saying that all examinations conducted by TDPL, along with the results declared through the agency, would be cancelled. The move came amid a prolonged student agitation over alleged irregularities and malpractice in the recruitment process.
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Fire breaks out at Mumbai Income Tax building basement, panic grips area as fire brigade rushes in
A fire broke out in the basement of the Income Tax building on Maharshi Karve Road in Mumbai on Monday afternoon. As per details, the Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB) received information about the blaze at around 2:01 pm, following which fire personnel rushed to the spot and launched an operation to bring the flames under control. At around 2:10 pm, the fire was classified as a Level-1 incident. Firefighters are currently engaged in firefighting and assessing the situation at the building.
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Experience, energy and grassroots connect: PM Modi, Nitin Nabin congratulate BJP’s new national office bearers
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated the newly appointed national office bearers of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and said the team brings together organisational experience, energy and grassroots connect. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Congratulations to the newly appointed national office bearers of the BJP and those who have been given various responsibilities in the party. This newly appointed team brings together organisational experience, energy and grassroots connect,” PM Modi said on X.
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Actress Ananya Raj dies at 27; what did her family reveal about her death?
Actor Ananya Raj, who featured in films such as 7 Hours to Go, The Final Exit and Ghost, died on July 15 at the age of 27. Her family announced her death on August 16, almost a month later.
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Dickwella-Sonal headline Day 3 of Galle Test, resilient knocks help keep Sri Lanka afloat
Day 3 of the ongoing first Test between India and Sri Lanka proved to be a roller coaster of emotions for the fans. The day began with India losing their final wicket and posting a total of 462 runs in the first innings. As Sri Lanka came out to bat, the side was immediately put under pressure.
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Baisaran Valley to get motorable road after Pahalgam terror attack: Know how much it will cost
Baisaran Valley in Pahalgam, one of Jammu and Kashmir’s most popular tourist destinations, is set for a major infrastructure upgrade. A motorable road is now being constructed to provide easier access to the picturesque meadow, which is often described as the “Mini Switzerland” of the region. The development assumes significance as Baisaran was the site of the deadly terror attack on April 22, 2025, in which 26 people were killed. The foundation stone for the new road project was laid by Pahalgam MLA Altaf Ahmad Wani. The project has an estimated cost of Rs 6.09 crore and is being taken up with funding from the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD).
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Cristiano Ronaldo drops retirement bombshell, says ‘probably my last year’ of football
Cristiano Ronaldo has given his clearest indication yet that he could retire from professional football at the end of the 2026-27 season, saying it is ‘probably my last year.’ The 41-year-old, who continues to play for Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr, has previously acknowledged that retirement is approaching but has stopped short of setting a definitive timeline for the end of his playing career.
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