Synopsis of Rajamouli's 'Varanasi' revealed

SS Rajamouli's 'Varanasi', which stars Mahesh Babu, Prithviraj Sukumaran and Priyanka Chopra, is set in 2027, reports said. The film would follow a threat from an asteroid named Shambhavi and Mahesh Babu's character Rudhra's mission to recover an ancient cosmic artefact with the help of Priyanka's character Mandakini. Prithviraj plays the antagonist, a tech-genius named Kumbha.
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06:34 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026

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Sena leader Mhatre walks out from jail after getting bail in doctors' assault case

Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre, who had beaten up doctors inside a hospital, was released from jail on Saturday after Bombay HC granted him bail. The HC also granted bail to four other individuals accused in the case. Ordering a fast-tracked trial, the court directed Mhatre and other accused to stay outside Maharashtra until chargesheet is filed in the case.
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06:53 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026

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What will happen if Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei dies?

If Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei dies, a three-member Interim Leadership Council will assume his responsibilities until a new leader is appointed. The 88-member Assembly of Experts is constitutionally responsible for selecting a new Supreme Leader. Iran's constitutional framework also allows for the possibility of collective leadership under certain circumstances.
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06:47 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026

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He wanted us to play in shorter shorts: Norway football chief on ex-FIFA Prez Blatter

Norway Football Federation President Lise Klaveness responded after ex-FIFA President Sepp Blatter endorsed her as Gianni Infantino's successor. "Blatter was President when I was player. I remember he wanted us to play in shorter shorts than we were wearing," she said. Blatter had said in 2004 female footballers should wear more "feminine" kits to help increase popularity of women's game.
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07:13 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026

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18-yr-old returning from office swept away in overflowing drain in Delhi

An 18-year-old, Ankit, got swept away in an overflowing open drain in Delhi's Priyanka Camp area on Friday and is still untraceable. Ankit was returning home from his office in Noida and decided to cross the bridge, but he accidentally slipped and fell into the drain. Locals said heavy rainfall caused water to flow at great speed.
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07:02 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026

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Female passengers breach Moscow airport security to board flight

Two female passengers reportedly caused a security breach at Moscow's Sheremetyevo International Airport after arriving too late for their Aeroflot flight. The women allegedly ran onto the restricted tarmac, with one dragging a suitcase, as the aircraft was being towed. Ground staff and police stopped the operation, removed the passengers and prevented them from boarding the aircraft.
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07:00 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026

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Lionel Messi's father Jorge Messi passes away at 68

Argentine football legend Lionel Messi's father and longtime agent Jorge Messi passed away aged 68 in Argentina's Rosario on Friday night after a prolonged illness. During the FIFA World Cup 2026, speculation about Jorge's health had surfaced, after which the family urged for privacy, saying he was recovering from a health issue. Jorge managed Lionel's career and contracts from boyhood.
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07:28 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026

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'Adipurush' memes erupt after 'Ramayana' trailer, fan asks 'Ranbir bought 10,000 tickets of this?'

After the release of Ranbir Kapoor-starrer 'Ramayana' trailer, memes of 'Adipurush' erupted on social media, reigniting debate over its poor graphics, VFX and distortion of the Hindu epic. "Adipurush was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience...because nobody wants to experience it twice," a person wrote. A fan trolled Ranbir for buying 10,000 tickets of Adipurush for underprivileged kids in 2023.
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07:38 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026

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Rishabh Pant gets trolled after scoring 2 runs hours after 2 midnight tweets seeking land

India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant was trolled on social media after getting out for 2(5) in tour match against Sri Lanka Cricket XI, hours after posting two midnight tweets seeking help from Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Dhami to acquire land in the state. Social media users linked his score to late-night posts, with some joking that Pant should focus on cricket instead.
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07:31 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026

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81 waterlogging & 32 tree fall complaints logged amid heavy rainfall in Delhi

Amid heavy rainfall in Delhi, major roads were obstructed by traffic, causing severe disruptions. Civic authorities reportedly received 81 waterlogging complaints and 32 calls regarding fallen trees blocking traffic corridors. Notably, commuters have been facing prolonged delays in Mahipalpur, Dhaula Kuan, Chhatarpur, Vasant Kunj, Malviya Nagar, MB Road, Ring Road, ITO and parts of East Delhi.
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07:57 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026

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Policeman's drunk son crashes Mercedes, kills 70-yr-old woman in Delhi

Shubham, the son of a Haryana Police sub-inspector, has been arrested after he allegedly crashed his Mercedes into a WagonR, leading to the death of a 70-year-old woman in Delhi's Narela. The accused was drunk at the time, locals alleged. The woman, identified as Urmila, was caught between a parked auto and the WagonR he hit, police said.
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07:50 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026

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Brazil's Bruno Guimaraes joins Arsenal for ₹963 crore on 4-yr deal

Bruno Guimaraes has joined Arsenal from Newcastle United on a four-year contract, with an option for another 12 months, in a deal reportedly worth £75 million (around ₹963 crore). The 28-year-old Brazil midfielder made nearly 200 appearances for Newcastle, helping the team win the Carabao Cup 2025. Guimaraes called leaving Newcastle "one of the toughest decisions" of his life.
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07:50 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026

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Turkey restricts Black Sea traffic over rising Russia-Ukraine attacks on ships: Report

Turkey has limited commercial traffic into the Black Sea after an increase in Russian and Ukrainian attacks on vessels in the area, reported Bloomberg, citing people familiar with the matter. Ships bound for Ukraine and Russia's Novorossiysk were purportedly denied transit permits. This comes after Turkish citizens were injured after drone attacks on two Turkish-owned vessels earlier this week.
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08:03 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026

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2,150 kg of talcum powder being used to mix with flour seized in UP

A raid at an illegally operated flour mill in Mainpuri in UP led to the seizure of 2,150 kilograms of talcum powder, which was used to mix with flour. "The mill operator failed to present any licence...Consequently, the factory was immediately shut down," an official said. The samples were sent for testing and legal action was initiated against the owner.
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08:01 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026

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DMK & AIADMK boycott TN CM Vijay's all-party meet on delimitation

The DMK and AIADMK on Saturday boycotted an all-party meeting convened by Tamil Nadu CM Vijay. Noticeably, 37 of 57 Tamil Nadu MPs stayed away from session, which was organised to build a "unified" state response on BJP-led Centre's proposed delimitation exercise. DMK MP Kanimozhi termed the meeting "unnecessary" and alleged it was called to divert attention from Cauvery issue.
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08:28 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026

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Cult Founder accused by co-founder of forging signature, giving him no money for his 50% stake

Cult Founder Rishabh Telang has been accused by former co-founder and brother-in-law Deepak Poduval of forging his signatures to wind up original entity Cult Fitness, reported Moneycontrol. Poduval alleged that using forged documents, his 50% stake was removed from records without compensation. Poduval said he discovered this while reviewing records available on Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
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08:22 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026

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Journalist Munizae removed by Pakistani news channel for questioning PM Sharif's govt

Pakistani journalist Munizae Jahangir was removed by Aaj News after she questioned Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif's coordinator on government spending. "It is now increasingly difficult to report facts in Pakistan because if you do report facts, sometimes you are slapped with charges under the PECA law, which has very broad definitions of what qualifies as false news," she said.
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08:15 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026

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What will happen if Gen Z stops buying a house for themselves in India?

Gen Z in India are purchasing homes later in life after building liquid wealth and earning enough to comfortably absorb loan EMIs, experts said. However, if Gen Z stops buying houses, it'd slow construction, hitting daily-wage labourers first. It'd also slow home loans for banks and reduce states' income via stamp duty, which could result in a cut in capex.
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08:43 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026

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UPI will be free for consumers, merchants may face nominal fee: Govt

Ministry of Finance clarified that UPI will remain free for consumers and all Person-to-Person transactions will continue to be free of charge. It added that if Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) charges are introduced, they'll apply only to a limited set of merchant transactions above a certain threshold and at a nominal rate, far lower than debit or credit card MDRs.
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08:33 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026

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2 women late for flight enter tarmac and try to stop moving plane in Russia; video goes viral

Two women who were late for their flight, entered the tarmac and tried to stop the plane that was moving at Russia's Sheremetyevo Airport. The women, one of whom even brought her suitcase, were detained by transport police. A video showing a ground staff member approaching the two ladies has gone viral on social media.
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08:50 pm Saturday, 08 August 2026

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