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Govt extends ED director Rahul Navin’s tenure by 1 year

Govt extends ED director Rahul Navin’s tenure by 1 year

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The government, on Sunday, extended Enforcement Directorate (ED) Director Rahul Navin’s tenure by one year, keeping him in the post until August 13, 2027. Security personnel stand guard outside the Enforcement Directorate (ED) office in New Delhi. (HT File) According to an order issued by the Union Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the extension for Navin, who is a 1993-batch Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer. The extension will continue beyond his scheduled retirement on July 31, 2027, according to the government order. All about Rahul Navin Navin hails from Bihar and has an outstanding academic background, holding B.Tech and M.Tech degrees from IIT Kanpur and an MBA from Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne. According to the Enforcement Directorate website, Navin has over 30 years of experience in the Income Tax Department and is regarded as an expert in international taxation. His previous stints before becoming ED director From 2004 to 2008, he was posted with the International Taxation Directorate in Mumbai, where he played a …

Bengaluru woman’s skeleton found inside home, cops suspect she may have died a year ago

Bengaluru woman’s skeleton found inside home, cops suspect she may have died a year ago

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Skeletal remains of a 52-year-old woman were reportedly found inside her duplex home in Bengaluru’s Bagalagunte area, almost a year after she died there without anyone noticing it. Her brother Mahesh Basappa told the police that Dakshayini had developed mental health issues after the death of her son in 2005. (HT_PRINT) The deceased woman has been identified as 52-year-old Dakshayini and had been living alone in her house in Havanur Layout locality of Bagalagunte, news agency PTI reported. The incident was reported on Friday, August 7. Also read: ‘FIFA’ group, small chits: How 3 NTA experts at centre of NEET leak probe ‘abused’ positions Mental stress after son’s death Dakshayini was reportedly suffering from depression after her husband and son’s deaths. Her brother, Mahesh Basappa, told the police that Dakshayini had developed mental health issues after the death of her son in 2005. She was subsequently treated at hospitals in Bengaluru and Shivamogga, where doctors diagnosed her with schizophrenia, and she also underwent treatment at a rehabilitation centre for about four months. She had been …

Why Mollywood is betting big on major Onam releases this year

Why Mollywood is betting big on major Onam releases this year

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The Malayalam film industry in Kerala is banking on a bumper Onam season, with around ₹150 crore at stake as theatres expect a spike in footfalls. (file image) | Photo Credit: THULASI KAKKAT The Malayalam film industry in Kerala is banking on a bumper Onam season, with around ₹150 crore at stake as theatres expect a spike in footfalls. The audience response to the releases lined up for the festival, including Nahas Hidhayath’s I’m Game, A.D. Gireesh’s Bethlehem Kudumba Unit, and Vysakh’s Khalifa, will be a test of strength for actors Dulquer Salmaan, Nivin Pauly, and Prithviraj Sukumaran who had a mixed run at the box-office in recent times. Jude Anthany Joseph’s Thudakkam starring Vismaya Mohanlal, which released across cinemas on Friday (August 7, 2026), is likely to set the tone for the industry’s much-awaited festival season. I’m Game and Khalifa are slated for release on August 20, while Bethlehem Kudumba Unit will reach theatres on August 21. Together, the three major Onam releases accounted for a total budget of around ₹150 crore, as per …

‘Dhurandhar was the most-watched non-English movie in the world this year’: Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos

‘Dhurandhar was the most-watched non-English movie in the world this year’: Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos

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Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh, has yet again achieved something remarkable. Not long after making history at the box office, the Aditya Dhar directorial has got international acclaim from Ted Sarandos, Co-CEO of Netflix, who said that the film is the most-watched non-English film this year. Talking about the increasing trend of Indian content around the globe, Ted said that India has already arrived and Dhurandhar is setting an example. Ted Sarandos reveals Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar was Netflix’s biggest non-English film worldwide this year. What Ted Sarandos said Speaking at Express Adda, Ted Sarandos shared how strongly the film performed on the platform. “Dhurandhar was the most-watched non-English movie in the world this year. Bigger than every other English [movie] and second only to the US and the UK in terms of watching,” he said. The first movie garnered 37 million views from January to June 2026. It also was number one on the Netflix list of 22 countries. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the Dhurandhar franchise earned more than ₹3,100 crore in worldwide collection through two …

Jyothi Yarraji clocks 12.85s in her first international meet of the year

Jyothi Yarraji clocks 12.85s in her first international meet of the year

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India’s Jyothi Yarraji continued her encouraging return from injury by clocking 12.85 seconds to win the women’s 100m hurdles at the WACT Bronze EA-IFAM Outdoor Meet in Oordegem, Belgium, on Saturday. Competing in her first overseas meet since recovering from an ACL injury, the national record holder produced her fastest time in three years and moved another step closer to her personal best of 12.78s. The performance follows her successful comeback at the National Inter-State Senior Athletics Championships in June, where she won gold in 12.99s after more than a year on the sidelines. The 2023 and 2025 Asian champion is now building momentum ahead of the 2026 Asian Games, where she will look to upgrade the silver medal she won in Hangzhou. Animesh places fourth in men’s 100m In the men’s 100m, national record holder in the 200m Animesh Kujur finished fourth with a time of 10.30 seconds. The result comes after a productive European campaign for the Indian sprinter. Earlier this month, Kujur set a personal best of 10.14s in Wetzlar, Germany, the …

Lion’s Gate Portal 2026: Why a tarot reader calls it the biggest manifestation portal of the year

Lion’s Gate Portal 2026: Why a tarot reader calls it the biggest manifestation portal of the year

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The Lion’s Gate Portal occurs every year on 8 August, and has become one of the most talked-about spiritual events among astrology followers and spiritual seekers. While there is no scientific evidence to support the spiritual claims linked to the portal, many practitioners see it as a symbolic time to reflect, reset goals and begin a new chapter. Lion’s Portal 2026: Why a tarot reader calls it the biggest manifestation portal A tarot and mind coach expert, Maaninii Shah, tells Hindustan Times that the annual event offers an opportunity to slow down, check in with yourself and focus on the intentions you want to bring into your life. Also Read August Monthly Horoscope 2026: Astrological insights for each zodiac sign What is the Lion’s Gate Portal? The Lion’s Gate Portal is observed every year on August 8 (8/8). In spiritual and astrological communities, it is associated with the zodiac sign Leo and the bright star Sirius. Many believe the date represents a powerful period for personal growth, manifestation and inner transformation. But for Shah, however, …

Sonu Nigam deleted social media over a year ago, here’s why

Sonu Nigam deleted social media over a year ago, here’s why

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Playback singer Sonu Nigam has revealed that he deleted Instagram and Facebook from his phone more than a year ago, saying social media had become a major distraction in his life. Sharing two videos on Instagram on his birthday, the singer thanked fans for their wishes but explained why he would not be able to respond personally. “I don’t have Instagram and Facebook apps on my phone. It’s been more than a year. I deleted them because I was wasting a lot of time on them,” Nigam said. He added that he no longer feels the need to keep up with what people think or say about him. “I’m old enough right now to just chill. I should bother about my own health, my own practice. I should practise, take care of my fitness, and focus on myself,” he said. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following …

Ayodhya Ki Ramlila to make its Delhi debut this year Ft. Ravi Kishan as Ram, Rakesh Bedi, and Vindu Dara Singh

Ayodhya Ki Ramlila to make its Delhi debut this year Ft. Ravi Kishan as Ram, Rakesh Bedi, and Vindu Dara Singh

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After seven editions in Ayodhya, the star-studded Ayodhya Ki Ramlila is set to make its Delhi debut this year. The 11-day production will be staged at the Constitution Club of India from October 10 to 20, bringing its celebrity cast to the Capital for the first time. A glimpse of celebs who have performed in previous year’s Ayodhya Ki Ramlila ft. Manika Vishwakarma and Rahul Bucchar, Actor Ravi Kishan as Ram, Rakesh Bedi, Puneet Issar, Manoj Tiwari and Vindu Dara Singh will feature this year Explaining the shift, organiser Subhash Malik says the Ramlila is being moved to Delhi because storms in Ayodhya during the Dussehra period often disrupt its live telecast. “This has been done due to logistical reasons,” he says, adding, “This Ramlila is known for its massive reach as it is telecast on national television as well as local cable and YouTube, with almost 62 crore viewership across 50 countries. But to ensure that its regular followers in Ayodhya don’t remain deprived of viewing it, we aim to organise it in its …

Alia Bhatt voices concern over Assam floods, urges fans to support relief efforts: ‘It happens every year’

Alia Bhatt voices concern over Assam floods, urges fans to support relief efforts: ‘It happens every year’

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Actor Alia Bhatt has lent her voice to the growing concern over the devastating floods in Assam. Deeply disturbed by the situation, the actor took to social media to express solidarity with those affected and urged her followers to support ongoing relief efforts. The actor lamented that despite the floods occurring every year, the nature of the crisis “still catches us off guard”. Alia Bhatt was last seen in the spy thriller Alpha, co-starring Sharvari, Bobby Deol and Anil Kapoor. Alia Bhatt makes an appeal On Tuesday, Alia took to Instagram Stories to voice concern over the devastating floods in Assam, calling for immediate relief efforts. She also appealed to her followers to step forward and extend support to those affected during the crisis. “Right now, floods are affecting so many parts of our country with Assam being among the hardest hit, facing an incredibly challenging time,” Alia wrote in the note posted on her Stories. Alia continued, “More than 60 lives have been lost. Lakhs of people have been displaced. Entire families have lost …

Kush Maini secures third podium of the year in Hungary

Kush Maini secures third podium of the year in Hungary

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Kush Maini finished second in the Formula 2 Feature Race at the Hungaroring in Hungary on Sunday, securing his third podium of the 2026 season after an ill-timed Virtual Safety Car compromised his chances of victory. Maini, competing in his fourth Formula 2 season, made a strong start to the weekend by taking pole position in Friday’s qualifying session. The reverse-grid format for Saturday’s Sprint Race placed him 10th on the grid. He gained five positions on the opening lap and went on to finish fifth, collecting four championship points. Starting from pole in Sunday’s Feature Race, Maini retained the lead at the start and built a gap of around five seconds before the mandatory pit window. However, the deployment of the Virtual Safety Car during the pit sequence cost him the advantage he had established and dropped him behind the eventual race winner. Maini recovered to finish second, crossing the line just 0.8 seconds behind the winner. “Sometimes you can do everything right and still not come away with the biggest trophy,” said Maini. …