Man chats with himself on Shaadi.com post, Anupam Mittal says 'bro is playing reverse Uno'
Shaadi.com said, “Jodiyan kabhi uparwala banata hai aur kabhi comment section.” Months later, a screenshot showed a man chatting with himself on the platform's comment section. Key Points
mintWhatsApp group admin held in Uttar Pradesh for comment against Yogi Adityanath
A comment against UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath went viral on social media on August 4. The man arrested has been identified as Sahabuddin Ansari. Key Points
India TodaySarah Shahi's steamy photoshoot sets hearts racing, 'getting better with time'
Sarah Shahi's recent photoshoot showcased a breathtaking collection of images that saw her posing on the sandy beach, with the sea serving as a picturesque backdrop. Fans eagerly anticipated a comment from her boyfriend, Adam Demos who is known for his sweet compliments to his lady love. Key Points
Hindustan TimesWhat was the UN event representatives of Nithyananda’s Kailasa attended?
Nithyananda claims to have founded a new 'country', the United States of Kailasa. He fled India after being accused of rape and of confining children in his ashram illegally in 2019. Key Points
The Indian ExpressPriyanka Chopra is happy her ‘sample-size’ comment started a discussion
Priyanka Chopra's ‘sample-sized’ comment had grabbed headlines last month. Now she has opened up about the reactions to her comment at the Citadel premiere. | Bollywood Key Points
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Pakistani actor reacts to Naseeruddin's ‘Sindhi no longer spoken in Pak’ remark
Naseeruddin Shah had recently said that Sindhi is no longer spoken in Pakistan. Now, Pakistani actor Mansha Pasha has reacted to the comment on Twitter. | Bollywood Key Points
Hindustan TimesK-pop agency HYBE asks US court to help unmask X account in defamation case
By Hyunsu Yim and Peter Henderson SEOUL (Reuters) - Entertainment group HYBE, home to K-pop group BTS, has asked a U.S. court to compel social media platform X to reveal the identity of a user it Key Points
ThePrintCase against man for obscene comment against Eknath Shinde on Facebook
The case was lodged based on a complaint by a woman who discovered the offensive comment on Facebook. The account allegedly belonged to a Shiv Sena (UBT) activist. Key Points
India TodayArchana Puran Singh hits back for sexist comment on her recent Instagram post
Archana Puran Singh didn't mince her words when a user tried to troll her in her latest Instagram post. The user later deleted her comment. | Bollywood Key Points
Hindustan TimesShikhar Pahariya is in awe of Janhvi Kapoor’s sultry pics, fans compare her to Kim Kardashian. See here
Janhvi Kapoor recently attended an awards event in Mumbai, where she aced her style game. Her rumoured boyfriend Shikhar Pahariya left a comment on her photos. Key Points
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CR Kesavan on quitting Congress: 'You question surgical strike, Droupadi Murmu?'
CR Kesavan said, "I have immense resoect for sonia Gandhi. My warmth and affection continues...but things become difficult when the environment is not enabling the way you want to serve the country." | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesAmbani’s Jio in talks to raise about $1.6 billion for equipment from Nokia Oyj
Indias Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd. is in talks to raise a loan for about $1.6 billion to fund the purchase of equipment from Nokia Oyj. Banks involved in the discussions with billionaire Mukesh Ambanis telecoms company include Citigroup Inc., HSBC Holdings Plc. and JPMorgan Chase & Co. Key Points
Economic TimesShapoorji Pallonji may pledge Tata Sons shares to raise $1.6 billion
Indias Shapoorji Pallonji Group is in talks to raise $1.6 billion via a private credit facility, according to people familiar with the matter, as conglomerate controlled by billionaire Shapoor Mistry looks to raise cash. The group has been seeking ways to free up cash as rising interest rates bite. It is weighing asset sales including a controlling stake in its flagship engineering firm that could raise about $2 billion, Bloomberg reported in April Key Points
Economic TimesWest has bad habit of commenting on others: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar
There are two reasons. It is because the West has had a bad habit for a long time of commenting on others. They somehow think it is some kind of God-given right. They will have to learn only by experience that if you keep doing this, other people will also start commenting and they will not like it when it happens. I see that happening, Jaishankar said. Key Points
Economic TimesJoyalukkas withdraws $278 million IPO
India Business News: The reason for the withdrawal was not immediately clear. Joyalukkas did not immediately respond to Reuters' request for comment. Key Points
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Taylor Swift fans grapple with breakup reports
With no comment from Swift, Alwyn or their representatives, fans of the singer were not sure whether to trust what they had read. Swift’s publicist, Tree Paine, did not immediately respond to requests for comment for this article. Key Points
The Indian ExpressMaiden Pharma Case: India probes bribery claim in toxic syrup tests
In an April 29 letter to the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in Haryana, a lawyer named Yashpal accused the state's drug controller, Manmohan Taneja, of taking a bribe of Rs 50 million ($605,419) from local manufacturer Maiden Pharmaceuticals to help it switch the samples before an Indian government laboratory tested them. Maiden's factory is based in Haryana state. Key Points
Economic TimesIndia probes bribery claim in toxic syrup tests
The bribery allegation was one of about half a dozen claims of corruption by Yashpal against Taneja in the letter. Yashpal alleged Taneja had taken bribes to approve products and issue drug licences since 2021. He did not provide any evidence. Key Points
Economic TimesMeta's WhatsApp down for thousands, Downdetector shows
WhatsApp, owned by Meta Platforms, experienced a significant outage affecting thousands of users globally. Downdetector tracked over 17,000 incidents, with users in India, the UK, and Brazil reporting problems. Meta did not respond to requests for comment. Key Points
Economic TimesReliance comments on potential merger deal with Disney, here's what it said
Reliance Industries issued a statement on stock exchanges, refusing to comment on media speculation about its reported merger deal with Disney. The clarification mentioned the company's ongoing evaluation of opportunities, stating that there is no undisclosed information requiring disclosure under SEBI regulations. The reported merger between Viacom18 and Star India under Reliance's media unit and Disney's stake is anticipated to create India's largest media empire Key Points
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Shamita Shetty: My reaction was a mixture of hurt and frustration
Actor Shamita Shetty reacts to a troll, who trolled her for her age and marital status. Here's what she says. Key Points
Hindustan TimesJyotiraditya Scindia hits back at Priyanka Gandhi over her comment on his height
After the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured a resounding victory in the state elections in Madhya Pradesh, Jyotiraditya Scindia, a party leader and union minister, strongly responded to a comment made by Priyanka Gandhi about his height. Without directly mentioning the Congress leader's name, Scindia told a TV channel that the people of Gwalior-Malwa and the entire Madhya Pradesh have demonstrated their stature, alluding to Priyanka Gandhi's remark on his height. Key Points
Economic TimesUS sanctions three Chinese firms for ‘missile parts trade’ with Pakistan
The firms were identified as General Technology Limited, Beijing Luo Luo Technology Development Co. Ltd, and Changzhou Utek Composite Company Ltd. | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesFearing China, South Korea targets contractors on Taiwan navy submarines
South Korean authorities charged marine technology firm SI Innotec for violating trade laws related to its work on Taiwan's submarine program, citing the risk of Chinese economic retaliation. The police document and interviews with insiders reveal concerns about a potential repeat of Beijing's 2016 sanctions imposed on South Korea for installing the THAAD anti-missile system. SI Innotec denies wrongdoing and has appealed the charges. Key Points
Economic TimesUK set to secure commitment from Tata Group to build electric Jaguar and Land Rover battery plant
Tata has chosen a site in Somerset, west England, owned by Salamanca Group, an investment and advisory business with roots in real estate, people familiar with the plans said. The Indian parent of the British brands will outline its decision as soon as this week, said the people, declining to be named discussing non-public information. Key Points
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U.S. prosecutors probe ex-FTX executive Salame for campaign finance violations, Wall Street Journal reports
Former FTX cryptocurrency exchange executive Ryan Salame is under investigation by federal prosecutors for possible violations of campaign finance law, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter. Key Points
ReutersHead constable suspended over his derogatory remarks against bjp’s mysuru MP
According to officials, the suspended head constable, B Prakash, attached to VV Puram police station in the city, made derogatory remarks against Simha in a Facebook comment on June 24. Commenting on a video clip of Chikkaballapura Congress MLA Pradeep Eshwar criticising Simha shared on Facebook, the constable said derogatory words against Pratap Simha. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan Times"GOAT Meets GOAT": Anurag Kashyap Met Vijay Sethupathi And The Internet Can't Even...
"Post shoot...before boarding the flight out," wrote Anurag Kashyap Key Points
NDTV.comLuxury resort on Dubai’s Palm Islands close to selling for $280 million
Anantara The Palm Dubai, a luxurious resort on one of the city’s famous artificial tree-shaped islands, is close to being sold for 1.1 billion dirhams. | Travel Key Points
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