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CBI Registers FIR in Disha Salian Case After 6 Years: The Questions That Changed the Investigation
Why did the CBI register an FIR six years after Disha Salian's death? The Bombay High Court identified multiple discrepancies in the earlier investigation — but cautioned that its observations do not establish anyone's guilt.
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Dawood Ibrahim and 1990s Bollywood: What’s Proven — and What Remains a Rumour?
Did Dawood Ibrahim really control 1990s Bollywood? Court judgments, Parliament records and government documents reveal what is established about underworld financing, extortion and celebrity links — and what isn't.
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Melting Himalayan Glaciers Put a Fifth of India’s Economy in the Risk Zone — Here’s What Can Help
A new assessment says the Himalayas underpin economic activity equivalent to 21.5% of India’s GDP. Here’s how glacier loss threatens water, agriculture and energy — and why cutting black carbon could help.
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US National Matthew Van Dyke Seeks Bail After NIA Leaves UAPA Out of Chargesheet
US national Matthew Van Dyke has sought bail in Delhi after the NIA chargesheeted him and six Ukrainians under immigration law while keeping its wider UAPA terror investigation open.
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iPhone 17 Now Costs ₹99,900 in India — Should You Buy It or Wait for iPhone 18?
Apple has raised the iPhone 17’s India price to ₹99,900, while the standard iPhone 18 is still missing from the lineup. Here’s what buyers should know before spending nearly ₹1 lakh.
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₹500 Crore Notice to Aaditya Thackeray in Disha Salian Case: What Happened and What CBI FIR Actually Says
Disha Salian’s father Satish Salian has sent a ₹500-crore defamation notice to Aaditya Thackeray and Anil Deshmukh as the CBI begins a fresh investigation into her 2020 death. Here’s what is confirmed, what is alleged and what the FIR means.
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Mandakini Reveals What Really Happened in Ram Teri Ganga Maili’s Most Controversial Scenes
Mandakini revisits Ram Teri Ganga Maili 41 years later, explaining the famous waterfall sequence, the supposed breastfeeding scene and what it was like working with Raj Kapoor as a teenager.
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Wearing a Saree for the First Time? Follow This Simple Step-by-Step Draping Guide
Draping a saree for the first time? This beginner-friendly guide explains how to set the length, make neat front pleats, arrange the pallu, pin the saree securely and avoid common first-time mistakes.
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Drone Intercepted Near Mecca as Saudi-Houthi Conflict Escalates; Houthis Deny Targeting Holy City
Saudi Arabia says its air defences intercepted a Houthi drone south of Mecca after rare security alerts sounded in the holy city, Jeddah and Taif. The Houthis deny targeting Mecca, while the US has issued a Level 3 travel advisory for Saudi Arabia.
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She Allegedly Posed as an IAS Officer — Then a ‘Vidhan Sabha’ Vlog Raised Suspicion
A viral vlog featuring three women claiming to be IAS officers helped draw attention to an alleged impersonation case in Madhya Pradesh. Police accuse Tripti Singh Rajput of posing as an IAS officer, using official-looking documents and collecting money from people with promises involving government jobs and tourism-property leases.
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He Needed a New Passport Before His Flight — Dubai Airport Renewed It in Just 8 Minutes
An Emirati traveller says he received a renewed passport at Dubai International Airport in just eight minutes after discovering shortly before a planned trip that his existing passport did not meet his destination’s six-month validity requirement. His experience has drawn attention online to the UAE’s fast-track government services.
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Woman Rejects 3 Promotions in 10 Years — Her Reason Is Making Workers Rethink Career Success
A woman in China identified as June reportedly turned down three promotions during her 10-year career, questioning whether extra responsibility, workplace pressure and longer hours were worth relatively limited financial rewards. Her experience has drawn attention to a wider discussion about why some younger employees no longer see management as the automatic next step in a successful career.
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Who Really Owns Tata? Why 66% of Tata Sons Belongs to Charitable Trusts, Not One Family Member
Tata Sons, the holding company at the centre of the Tata Group, is primarily owned by charitable trusts rather than an individual Tata family member. Around 66% is held by Tata Trusts, while the Mistry family’s Shapoorji Pallonji Group owns about 18.37%, making it the largest minority shareholder.
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V.D. Satheesan AI Video Restricted by Meta After 1.78 Crore Views: What Happened to the Viral KSEB Dance Clip?
A satirical AI-generated video depicting Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan dancing with KSEB employees crossed roughly 1.78 crore Instagram views amid criticism over the state’s power cuts. Meta later restricted access to the original post in India, saying it acted after receiving a legal request from the Government of India, though the precise legal grounds have not been publicly disclosed.
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Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Was Walking Towards His Plane—Then He Turned Back for His Indian Driver
A brief moment at the end of Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s India visit has attracted widespread attention online. While walking towards his aircraft after attending the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, Sheikh Khaled turned around, went back to the Indian chauffeur who had driven him and personally shook his hand. The spontaneous gesture of appreciation has drawn praise on social media for its simplicity and respect.
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Ajith Kumar's Reaction to Fan Goes Viral: What Happened at Silverstone That Sparked Backlash?
Tamil superstar and actor-racer Ajith Kumar has sparked an online debate after a video from England's Silverstone Circuit showed him reacting sternly when a fan approached him with a phone, apparently seeking a selfie. While some social-media users criticised the actor's reaction, the clip has also revived a wider debate over celebrity boundaries and fan behaviour.
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Ravi Kishan Wasn’t Even on the Panel — But This Mimicry Act Stole the Show on India’s Got Latent
Contestant Siddhanth Shetty has become one of the biggest talking points from the latest India’s Got Latent Season 2 bonus episode after his energetic impersonation of actor-politician Ravi Kishan. Clips of the performance are spreading across social media, where viewers are praising his recreation of Kishan’s distinctive voice, walk, expressions and mannerisms.
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Woman Biker Knocked Off Motorcycle in Gurugram, Action-Cam Video Sparks Outrage; Police Begin Probe
A disturbing action-camera video from Gurugram shows a woman biker being struck by a car while riding on Golf Course Road. The rider, who identifies herself as Sia, has alleged that the vehicle had been following her group and repeatedly coming dangerously close before the collision. The footage has triggered widespread anger online, while Gurugram Police say they have taken cognisance of the viral video and are verifying the location and circumstances surrounding the incident.
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The 1980s AI Photo Trend Is Everywhere — Try These 15 ChatGPT Prompts for Your Own Retro Look
The viral 1980s AI photo trend is transforming modern portraits into nostalgic images inspired by vintage studios, family albums, Bollywood cinema and analogue photography. Here are 15 original ChatGPT prompts designed to create different retro looks, plus tips for getting more convincing results.
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Vijay Runs to Hug Ajith Kumar at Silverstone, Sending Fans Into a Frenzy
Vijay and Ajith Kumar shared a warm embrace at Silverstone during the Michelin Le Mans Cup weekend, producing a rare public moment between two of Tamil cinema’s biggest names. Vijay also flagged off the race in which Ajith competed, while footage of their meeting spread rapidly online.
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Tirupati Protest Video Draws Scrutiny; Woman ASI Shifted After Clash With Students
A protest by paramedical students in Tirupati over 12-hour hospital shifts and a ₹15,000 monthly stipend drew wider attention after footage showed a woman police officer pulling a female demonstrator during a confrontation. ASI Lakshmi Kumari was later moved to vacancy reserve. Police and the protester have disputed social-media claims that the officer deliberately dragged her by the hair.
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82 Km in 72 Minutes: Hyderabad Man’s Drive Triggers Fresh Bengaluru Traffic Comparison
A Hyderabad motorist’s claim that he travelled nearly 82 km in 1 hour and 12 minutes has prompted a fresh online comparison with Bengaluru. The journey drew praise for Hyderabad’s road network, but others argued that a single trip on a major corridor cannot settle a broader debate about congestion, infrastructure or quality of life in two very different cities.
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Ishan Kishan Calls 15-Year-Old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ‘Future Captain’ After Duleep Trophy Win
Ishan Kishan and 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi traded jokes over DRS decisions after East Zone’s Duleep Trophy triumph, with Kishan playfully calling his young vice-captain a possible “future captain.”
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NRI Retires at 35 After 15.5 Years at Google, Reveals How He Got In Without a Computer Science Degree
Nikhil Durgani joined Google through campus recruitment at St. Xavier’s College in Kolkata in 2010 despite having no computer science or engineering degree. What began as a non-technical advertising role in Hyderabad developed into a 15.5-year international career that took him to the US and Singapore before he retired at 35.
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India’s ’80s AI Photo Craze Takes Off as ‘ChatGPT Download’ Searches Surge
A viral trend turning modern photographs into 1980s-style portraits is driving fresh interest in ChatGPT across India. Google Trends data shows searches for “ChatGPT download” peaking on September 10, while searches for specific retro-photo prompts rose even more sharply.
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