Lovlina Borgohain, the Olympic medalist, has accused Boxing Federation of India's Col Arun Malik of disrespectful and gender-discriminatory behavior during a meeting. She alleges humiliation and demeaning treatment, prompting an investigation by the Indian Olympic Association. Malik denies the accusations, asserting the federation's commitment to fairness.
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West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP-led central government of plotting to deprive citizens of their rights by revising the voter list, alleging a scheme to label Indians as Rohingyas and deport them. Banerjee criticized the Election Commission for bias and vowed to protest any removal of genuine voters.
US President Trump touts billions in tariff revenue, but its use remains unclear. While the government collected nearly $30 billion last month alone, a 242% increase, the funds enter a general Treasury pool. Trump proposed debt reduction or rebates, yet neither materialized.
August 2025 will see several bank holidays across India. Banks will be closed nationwide for Independence Day on August 15th. Various regional holidays, including Tendong Lho Rum Faat, Raksha Bandhan, Janmashtami, and Ganesh Chaturthi, will also lead to closures in specific states.
An actress has officially denied her participation in Bigg Boss, putting an end to swirling rumors. Despite a past guest appearance, she clarified she will never be a contestant. While some fans expressed disappointment, others appreciated her directness. The show's new promo has sparked excitement, fueling speculation about potential contestants like Dheeraj Dhoopar and Munmun Dutta.
Enforcement Directorate arrested Partha Biswal, MD of Biswal Tradelink Pvt Ltd, concerning a Rs 68-crore fake bank guarantee provided by Reliance ADAG to SECI. Reliance Power Ltd allegedly paid Rs 5.4 crore to Biswal's company for the fraudulent guarantee, using forged documents. Anil Ambani has been summoned for questioning, and a lookout circular has been issued against him.
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Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda's 'Saiyaara,' directed by Mohit Suri, continues its box office reign, nearing Rs 300 crore after 16 days. The film earned Rs 2.84 crore on Saturday, totaling Rs 287.84 crore. Despite new releases like 'Son of Sardaar 2' and 'Dhadak 2,' 'Saiyaara' maintains a strong performance, outperforming 'Dhadak 2' in early earnings.