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A massive controversy erupted in Tamil Nadu after leader of the opposition (LoP) Udhayanidhi Stalin was detained on Tuesday for his alleged offensive remarks on actor Trisha Krishnan at a public rally the previous day. However, the Madras High Court later directed authorities to release the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader after questioning is complete.Udhayanidhi Stalin affirmed that he did “not say anything wrong” nor did he take anybody’s name. (PTI/File)Udhayanidhi was detained on the basis of a complaint from the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam. Follow Udhayanidhi Stalin news LIVE updatesUdhayanidhi Stalin detention row: 6 points1. ‘Offensive’ remarks on Trisha: DMK…

As reality show Alliance moves closer to its grand finale, Salman Khan made a special appearance on the latest episode, meeting the contestants and spending time with his brother Sohail Khan. During his visit, the superstar spoke candidly about Sohail’s journey on the show, his equation with ex-wife Seema Sajdeh, and the emotional impact their separation had on him.Earlier on the show, Sohail had taken responsibility for the breakdown of his marriage with Seema. Reacting to his brother’s statement, Salman admitted that while Sohail chose to take the blame, he knew how much effort his brother had put into saving…

Former West Bengal chief minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee launched a fresh attack on the BJP, accusing the party of insulting Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, intimidating political opponents and suppressing those protesting against alleged examination irregularities.In a Facebook Live address, Banerjee said an insult to Netaji was an insult to the entire country. She also alleged that young people who had protested against examination irregularities were branded “anti-national”, tortured and that their families were threatened.Targeting the BJP over its political activities in West Bengal, Banerjee claimed that thousands of TMC workers had been jailed and alleged that the…

Bunia: Ebola has killed more than 1,700 people in eastern Congo in the fastest-growing outbreak of the disease, data showed.As of Tuesday, 3,802 cases had been recorded, with 1,707 deaths, according to the latest government update.It is not clear when the outbreak will reach its peak, Africa CDC Director-General Dr. Jean Kaseya said during his second visit to the town of Bunia near the outbreak’s epicenter on Tuesday. Kaseya cautioned that nearly 80% of new cases are not coming from contact tracing but instead from community spread.The outbreak, declared on May 15, has been linked to the Bundibugyo virus for…

Jawaharlal Nehru University has released JNU UG 2026 first merit list. Candidates who have applied for the admission round can check the results through the official website of JNUEE at jnuee.jnu.ac.in.JNU administrative building.(HT file)The pre-enrolment registration and payment of fee with blocking of seats of first list from August 3 to August 5, 2026.Direct link to check JNU UG 2026 first merit listJNU UG 2026 first merit list: How to check To check the results candidates can follow the steps given below.1. Visit the official website of JNUEE at jnuee.jnu.ac.in.2. Click on JNU UG 2026 first merit list link available…

(Image credits: Instagram) The wedding pictures of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are practically non-existent online. From the bride’s dress to Madison Square Garden Stadium’s decorations, everything has been kept discreet from fans and the media. However, some pictures seemingly revealed one frame hinting that the newlyweds have a white fluffy pet dog. Swifties were excited as speculations surfaced, especially since she had established herself as a ‘cat lady’ over the years. A month after their wedding, new reports have finally revealed their dog’s name, and it has an adorable meaning. Here’s a closer look at the meaningful name of…

HOW MUCH money should companies lavish on artificial intelligence? American tech giants think the answer is: a lot. Their capital spending on data centres may surpass $740bn this year, according to Bloomberg Intelligence, a research firm. Investors, who used to agree, are having second thoughts. When on July 26th it emerged that Nvidia was in talks to underwrite $250bn of a gargantuan $500bn-plus data centre, stuffed full of its chips and run by OpenAI, a leading model-maker, its share price tumbled. Days earlier investors blanched when Alphabet, Google’s parent company, said it would boost its AI spending to $205bn this…

Government’s stake sale in Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) saw strong participation from institutional investors in the first leg of the Offer-for-Sale (OFS), with nearly two-thirds of the shares reserved for them subscribed by noon on Tuesday.Data available till midday showed institutional investors had bid for more than 18.81 crore shares, amounting to 66.10% of the institutional portion on offer. The bids came at an indicative price of Rs 382.07 per share, slightly above the floor price of Rs 382 fixed for the issue. The institutional window remains open until 3.30 pm on Tuesday, while retail investors will get an opportunity…

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. File | Photo Credit: PTI Pakistan has stepped up its diplomatic engagement with Iran, with Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar inviting his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi to Islamabad “at the earliest” for discussions.Also Read: West Asia war updates on August 4, 2026The invitation, according to top officials familiar with the outreach, signals Islamabad’s determination to remain a key diplomatic bridge between Tehran and Washington.It came two days after U.S. President Donald Trump called off planned military strikes against Iran following appeals from key regional allies.However, Iran’s response to the invitation is not immediately known.”Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign…

File photo: Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren (picture credit: PTI) NEW DELHI: Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren on Tuesday broke his silence amid the ongoing recruitment row, saying his government was examining the concerns of protesting job aspirants with “complete seriousness”.The cheif minister said the decisions would be taken “at the appropriate time” after all aspects of the alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations were scrutinised.The assurance came as hundreds of job aspirants, who have been holding an indefinite sit-in at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium in Ranchi since July 29, intensified their agitation by demanding that the alleged irregularities in the…