Designer claims Urvashi plagiarised Gigi's NMAAC saree, calls it 'Exact copy'

Designer Sandeep Khosla has criticised model-actress Urvashi Rautela over her 2026 Cannes saree, drawing comparisons with Gigi Hadid's 2023 Abu Jani-Sandeep Khosla ensemble. "Urvashi's wearing an exact copy of our garment without a thought. Either she has no exposure, or she has too much exposure," said Khosla, adding, "If you want to plagiarise...make a better version of what we're doing."
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04:22 pm Monday, 31 August 2026

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Found a lot of rats at a restaurant, manager called them their pets: Tukaram Mundhe

Maharashtra FDA chief Tukaram Mundhe, who's leading a crackdown against unhygienic conditions at eateries, recalled how restaurants defend themselves. "At one of the places where my officers went, they found a lot of rats. The manager of the place called them their pets," said Mundhe. He said he gives them chance to prove if it's a bona fide mistake.
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
04:19 pm Monday, 31 August 2026

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24 injured, 15 feared trapped in blast at firecracker factory in UP's Kaushambi

A massive explosion at a firecracker factory in Uttar Pradesh's Kaushambi district on Monday left around two dozen people injured, while nearly 15 others were feared trapped inside, officials said. The blast occurred near Manori power house in the Pipri area. Police, fire brigade and Air Force personnel launched a joint rescue operation after the blaze was brought under control.
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04:19 pm Monday, 31 August 2026

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Sensex ends 307 points lower, Nifty at 24,080

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower on Monday, dragged by losses in metal and IT stocks. The Sensex declined 307.24 points, or 0.40%, to 76,957, while the Nifty 50 dropped 95.25 points to 24,080. Sun Pharma and ICICI Bank were among the top BSE gainers, while Adani Ports and ITC led the losses.
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04:18 pm Monday, 31 August 2026

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Daman lifeguard saves 7-year-old girl from drowning in sea

A Daman lifeguard rescued a seven-year-old girl after powerful waves caught her off guard while swimming. Sujal Mangela spotted the child struggling to stay afloat and plunged into the turbulent sea. He reached her and brought her safely ashore. The incident highlights the dangers of rough waters and the need for constant supervision of children at beaches at all times.
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04:18 pm Monday, 31 August 2026

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Hundreds gather for Mamdani look-alike contest; winner gets ₹9,500

Hundreds of people gathered near New York City’s Washington Square Park on Sunday for a Mayor Zohran Mamdani look-alike contest. Contestants were asked to name their favourite pizza, with the winner decided by the loudest applause. Part-time actor and Mamdani impersonator Amadeo Fusca won the contest and a $100 (about ₹9,500) prize.
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04:53 pm Monday, 31 August 2026

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Pune engineer dies by suicide after dispute, boyfriend arrested

A 23-year-old computer engineer, Janhvi Pathak, allegedly died by suicide at a Kharadi society in Pune after a dispute with her boyfriend. Police arrested Amrutkumar Singh after a complaint by her uncle. Officials said the couple had an argument before the incident, while investigations into the circumstances are underway.
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04:48 pm Monday, 31 August 2026

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India's GDP growth defies US-Iran war impact, grows at 7.8% in Q1

India's GDP has defied the expectation of a slowdown due to US-Iran war by delivering robust growth at 7.8% in Q1 of FY27. This is higher than the 6.9% growth in the first quarter of FY26. However, the GDP growth rate is lower than the 8.6% recorded in the January-March quarter. The growth has beaten the expectations of analysts.
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04:47 pm Monday, 31 August 2026

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Server failure disrupts AIIMS CRE-5 re-exam at same centre where NEET-PG exam was disrupted

The AIIMS CRE-5 re-examination at iON Digital Zone iDZ Sitapura in Jaipur was disrupted after a server failure delayed start of exam by 30 minutes. The server reportedly failed again around 20 minutes after examination began. AIIMS has currently cancelled the exam at this center. Notably, NEET-PG exam was disrupted at the same centre due to power outage on Sunday.
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News By: Bhuvnesh Ojha
04:45 pm Monday, 31 August 2026

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Shalini Pandey breaks silence on her AI-generated video circulating on social media

Shalini Pandey has issued a statement after the viral circulation of an AI-generated video that featured her. "The video is completely fabricated...It is deeply disturbing to see technology being misused...to target...individuals, especially women," she wrote. "If you come across this video, please do not share, forward, download, or engage with it," Shalini added.
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05:11 pm Monday, 31 August 2026

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Arshad reveals Jaya Bachchan warned his wife against marrying an actor

Actor Arshad Warsi revealed that veteran actress Jaya Bachchan warned his wife Maria Goretti against marrying an actor. "Jaya ji is a very intelligent woman...She told Maria, 'One of the most difficult things to do in life is marry an actor'," recalled Arshad. He added that an actor's profession makes them do things that aren't normal for a normal couple.
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05:08 pm Monday, 31 August 2026

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Centre moves SC to quash FIRs against protestors ahead of CJP's Sept 5 march

The central government moved the Supreme Court to quash FIRs filed against students who protested against the NEET paper leak at Jantar Mantar. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta requested the FIRs to be quashed under Article 142 of the Constitution. This comes after Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) announced a protest march on September 5 over "unfulfilled promises" by the government.
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05:06 pm Monday, 31 August 2026

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Gold, silver ETFs fall

Gold and silver ETFs fell by up to 3.5% on Monday as precious-metal prices declined following hawkish comments from US Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh. His remarks boosted expectations of a rate hike, pushing bond yields higher and making non-yielding assets like gold and silver less attractive. Rising crude oil prices added to inflation concerns and market uncertainty.
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05:01 pm Monday, 31 August 2026

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Modi ji you've made my life hell, you are a coward: Girl who earlier abused PM Modi in new video

A purported video of a teenager who apologised earlier for using abusive remarks against PM Modi has surfaced online. "Modi ji, you've made my life hell...You've hounded a 15-year-old girl so much that she has been tortured everywhere...I've to hide my face everywhere," she said. She can also be heard calling him a "coward". However, the video's authenticity remains unverified.
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05:24 pm Monday, 31 August 2026

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Even if Akhilesh sends dog with bell tied around its neck, vote for it: SP MLC

Samajwadi Party MLC Lal Bihari Yadav sparked controversy with a remark during an event in Azamgarh. "Even if Akhilesh [Yadav] sends a dog with a bell tied around its neck...you should still vote for it because that'll only solve your problems," he said. Reacting sharply to the statement, BJP leader Jaynath Singh called it an insult to the democratic system.
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05:20 pm Monday, 31 August 2026

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Doomsayers were doomed and India bloomed: PM Modi as he praises India's 7.8% GDP growth

PM Narendra Modi praised India's 7.8% GDP growth in Q1 FY27, calling it "herculean feat". "Doomsayers were doomed and India bloomed…yet again!" he said, adding, "Collective strength of our people ensured India delivered such growth despite oil price shocks and supply chain issues in midst of global uncertainties." India's GDP has defied expectations of a slowdown due to US-Iran war.
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05:16 pm Monday, 31 August 2026

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Surat railway station food stall sealed after rat seen eating puff

A food stall on Platform 1 of Surat railway station was sealed after a video of a rat eating puff at the stall surfaced. Western Railway said action has been initiated against the stall's owner and may cancel the contractor's licence along with a fine. The food stall was reportedly identified as 'Dinesh Associates Tea Stall'.
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05:39 pm Monday, 31 August 2026

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Joe Root matches Kohli's record, becomes player with 3rd most WTC wins as skipper

Joe Root equalled Virat Kohli's record of 14 World Test Championship (WTC) wins as captain after England defeated Pakistan by 194 runs in the second Test. Root is now only behind Australia skipper Pat Cummins and former England captain Ben Stokes, who have 25 and 21 wins, respectively. Root reached the milestone in his 35th match as England's WTC captain.
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05:36 pm Monday, 31 August 2026

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SC again rejects MP minister's apology over 'sister of terrorists' remark on Col Sofiya

Supreme Court again rejected Madhya Pradesh Minister Vijay Shah's apology over his controversial remarks against Army Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, made during Operation Sindoor last year. The court said that the Governor should be allowed to decide on the prosecution sanction against Shah over his alleged derogatory remarks, in which he called Qureshi a "sister of terrorists".
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05:34 pm Monday, 31 August 2026

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India rejects Court of Arbitration's ruling on Indus Waters Treaty, calls court 'illegal'

India on Monday rejected a ruling by World Bank's Court of Arbitration (CoA) on Indus Waters Treaty, referring to the court as "illegal" and saying it had no jurisdiction on the matter. MEA said pronouncements made by the court would have no effect on India's actions. It further reiterated the decision to hold Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance.
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05:59 pm Monday, 31 August 2026

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