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Abhay Kumar Tiwari, a Jharkhand government employee arrested by the CID, is accused of masterminding a major JPSC-JSSC paper leak syndicate. Investigators allege he promised government jobs for ₹25-40 lakh while students continue statewide protests demanding transparent recruitment.

The United States is reportedly continuing discussions on allowing Ukraine to produce Patriot interceptor missiles despite President Donald Trump expressing concerns over sharing advanced military technology. According to reports, US officials, defense manufacturers, and Ukrainian representatives are exploring multiple options, including manufacturing selected Patriot missile components in Ukraine for final assembly in Germany, integrating Kyiv into Lockheed Martin's European Patriot production network, or producing a lower-cost version of the PAC-3 interceptor. President Trump acknowledged that discussions are ongoing but stressed the need to safeguard sensitive American defense technology, warning that such capabilities could one day be used against the United States.

A major security alert was triggered at Germany's Leipzig/Halle Airport after authorities discovered an explosive-laden drone near a Ukrainian Antonov cargo aircraft. Flights were diverted for several hours as bomb disposal teams deployed a robot to safely remove the detonator from the unmanned aerial vehicle. The airport plays a crucial role in transporting military supplies for the German Armed Forces and NATO allies and also serves as a key base for Ukraine's Antonov Airlines. German officials described the incident as extremely serious and launched a full-scale investigation into the drone's origin and those responsible. Germany's Interior Minister urged caution against speculation, saying investigators are examining every possible angle, including the possibility of foreign involvement. Officials also warned that the incident reflects the growing hybrid security threats facing Europe.

Emraan Hashmi is set to make his return in his lover-boy era in the upcoming thriller Awarapan 2. Scheduled for August 14, the makers unveiled the trailer on August 6. As the 1-minute-25-second clip builds anticipation, revisit some of Emraan Hashmi’s most acclaimed thrillers on OTT.

Elon Musk says SpaceX wants humanoid robots to build factories on the Moon, calling it a step towards making Earth's economy 1,000 times larger. The company also announced an AI partnership with Nvidia to power future orbital data centres and space infrastructure.

Google has confirmed that Assistant will begin shutting down on Android phones from September 4. Gemini will replace it as the default AI assistant across phones, smartwatches, Android Auto and other devices as Google accelerates its AI-first strategy.

Google's AI leadership has undergone a major shake-up. Jeff Dean is leaving after 27 years to launch Discovery Loop with top Google researchers, while Demis Hassabis is stepping down as DeepMind CEO to become Alphabet's Chief Scientist amid growing AI competition.

The High Court allowed the Goa government's appeal against the 2021 judgment of a sessions court in Goa, which had acquitted Tejpal of all charges, holding that the prosecution had failed to prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt.

Iran and Oman have reached an understanding on the geographic coordinates for a ​shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, and ‌a joint announcement is being finalised, provided certain third parties did not interfere, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on ​Wednesday. Baghaei added that any such agreement between Iran ​and Oman would not, by itself, guarantee security ⁠in the strategic waterway.

While promoting his upcoming biographical drama, GDN, R Madhavan congratulated Tamil Nadu CM Vijay on his political success. He also revealed that he has no plans to enter politics.

India's teenage badminton sensation Tanvi Sharma advanced to the Korea Masters Super 300 quarterfinals, continuing her impressive form after winning her maiden BWF World Tour title in Taipei. The 17-year-old will next take on fellow Indian Rakshitha Sree for a place in the semifinals.

Released in 1993, Khalnayak became a landmark film with its gripping narrative, memorable music and powerhouse performances by Sanjay Dutt, Jackie Shroff and Madhuri Dixit.

Months after the Rs 370 biryani row sparked backlash, comedian Pranit More announced his comeback special, Ghayal. The news sparked buzz online, with many comparing it to Samay Raina's Still Alive.

Luis Figo, Portugal’s former captain and Ballon d’Or winner, has publicly called for FIFA President Gianni Infantino to step down. Figo says leadership at the top needs to change if the game wants to protect its values, transparency, and credibility. From the pitch in Lisbon to one of the biggest debates off it — Figo isn’t holding back. Is this the start of a bigger revolt inside football?

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Following Pradeep Rawat's death at 74 after a battle with cancer, Salman Khan paid tribute by sharing a throwback photo from their 1990 movie Baaghi, remembering his late co-star.

A new video from the sets of Varanasi featuring Mahesh Babu has leaked online. Helmed by SS Rajamouli, the film also stars Priyanka Chopra.

Aban Ahmed, the youngest son of slain gangster-politician Atiq Ahmed, died in a road accident in Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi while travelling to meet his jailed brother. Four others were also in the vehicle when it crashed into a highway divider, leaving the car severely damaged.

CCTV footage captured a Malaysian pilot arrested at Jakarta’s airport after customs officers profiled him and discovered 26kg of ecstasy, methamphetamine, and a fake urine sample in his luggage.