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Trailer for Yash‑starring film 'Toxic' is released

The trailer for Toxic, directed by Geetu Mohandas and featuring Yash, is publicly available. Coverage notes Kiara Advani in the footage and a new action poster and launch event accompanied the release.

Afghanistan begin Ireland ODI tour with 1st match on August 5

The first One-Day International in Ireland on 5 August opens Afghanistan's 2026 ODI tour; previews, predictions and betting tips are circulating.

Nikita Rawal Calls to Boycott Ranbir Kapoor Over Beef Remark

Entertainment outlets report Rawal launched #BoycottRanbirKapoor and demanded a public apology referencing a past remark about beef amid Ramayana film coverage.

Air India Phuket–Delhi Flight Hit by Severe Turbulence, Injuries Reported

A Phuket–Delhi Air India service encountered a sudden altitude drop amid severe turbulence on August 4; reports indicate passengers and crew suffered injuries, though exact figures remain unknown.

RBI Revises Deposit Interest Rules Ahead of October Change

Reserve Bank of India has revised deposit-interest norms to take effect October 1, with the stated aim of boosting transparency and uniformity. Sundaram Home Finance has raised fixed-deposit rates.

Santy Sharma launches 'आरक्षण हटाओ - अगस्त क्रांति' campaign

Rapper Santy Sharma unveiled a campaign named 'आरक्षण हटाओ - अगस्त क्रांति' (Arakshan Hatao - August Kranti); reports say actor Puneet Vasishtha has joined.

Hirakud Dam opens 22 gates as Mahanadi swells; Odisha on high alert

Reports say rising river levels have put the Mahanadi basin in a critical flood phase, prompting state authorities to intensify monitoring of downstream communities.

India rises to fourth as boxing golds boost tally

After Day 10, India moved to fourth on the Commonwealth Games table and entered the final day with 13 golds after multiple boxing victories; Australia posted a record athletics haul.

Media Reports Rise on iPhone 18 Rumors as Apple Warns

Forbes outlines an emerging iPhone 18 launch plan while Mashable compiles leaks on dates, colors and pricing; BBC says Apple warned of supply constraints.

Stones Completes Move to Inter as Clubs Play Friendly

Manchester City and Inter Milan met in a pre‑season friendly while John Stones' completed transfer to Inter was highlighted and praised by the club.

Specialist outlets report iPhone 18 Pro coverage and price concerns

Vietnamnet says a higher iPhone 18 Pro Max price may reshape buyer behavior; PCMag and MacRumors summarize and assess current Pro model rumors.

UP Releases 2026 Police Constable Result on Official Site

The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment Board has uploaded the 2026 constable result and a downloadable merit-list PDF on uppbpb.gov.in, while some outlets used differing live-update wording.

Neeraj Chopra Competes in Glasgow Javelin Qualifier

Reports say Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra is entered in the men's javelin qualifying round in Glasgow, where he is slated to meet Arshad Nadeem.

IMD Issues Heavy-Rain and Heatwave Alerts Across India

IMD warns heavy rain in Gujarat, Delhi, Karnataka and Assam and issues an orange alert for Kerala; Gujarat may face six days of downpour driven by multiple systems.

India's ITR Filing Deadline Approaches on July 31, 2026

News outlets urge taxpayers to file early ahead of the July 31, 2026 ITR deadline, pointing to e‑filing guides, common mistakes and possible delays.

Horoscopes for late July and August 2026

Several Hindi news sites issued daily, weekly and monthly rashifal around 26–27 July 2026 and for August 2026, reporting planetary movements and sign-specific predictions.

Multiple news outlets say some Claude AI chats were publicly accessible and appeared in Google and Bing

Reporting from BBC, TechCrunch, WIRED and others says a selection of user chats with the Claude AI system surfaced in search-engine results and included sensitive, private content; outlets describe the incident as a ‘screwup’.

Government Tables Amendment to Tighten Rules on Paper Leaks; Lok Sabha Adjourned Before Debate

An amendment titled the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha as a measure to curb exam paper leaks. Parliamentary debate was delayed after the House was adjourned amid opposition U‑

Jyotirmayee Nayak wins Indian Idol Season 16; awarded ₹20 lakh at grand finale

At the show’s grand finale on 26 July 2026, Jyotirmayee Nayak — identified as being from Odisha — lifted the Indian Idol 16 trophy and received a cash prize of ₹20 lakh.

Vedanta demerger advances as rating upgrade, capex plans and related philanthropy are reported

Reports say MOPNG approved transfer of Vedanta’s oil and gas business amid a demerger; CRISIL upgraded three group companies, capex plans were announced, and the Anil Agarwal Foundation signed a Bihar MoU while Anil Agarwal met startupfound