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MrBeast marries Thea Booysen on Necker Island

MrBeast, real name Jimmy Donaldson, married Thea Booysen in a private ceremony and shared a first look on July 21, keeping most of the celebrations off camera. The couple, who began dating in 2022 and got engaged in late 2024, marked the occasion with a weeklong island wedding on Richard Branson’s Necker Island and intimate festivities with close friends and family.

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CAQM Reviews 175 NCR Inspections, 25 Resumptions

The CAQM's 135th ETF meeting for NCR reviewed 14 days of enforcement, with Flying Squads conducting 175 inspections across C&D sites, industrial units, and DG sets, leading to proposals for one closure, sealing 19 DG sets, nine compliance orders, and four Environmental Compensation cases, and 25 resumption orders after compliance checks. Cumulative enforcement totals showed 27,925 inspections, 1,803 closure directions, 1,446 verified resumption orders, 126 cases sent for final decisions, and ongoing review of road redevelopment in Ghaziabad under the standard framework, underscoring strengthened inter-agency coordination to curb pollution.

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Sreeshankar eyes Glasgow gold after comeback

Murali Sreeshankar has staged a remarkable comeback from a ruptured patellar tendon to sharpen his form for Glasgow 2026, aiming for a big jump and gold after posting 8.38m this season. He credits extensive rehabilitation for faster, stronger speed and jumping, as India’s men’s long jump discipline rises with several athletes challenging eight meters.

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Sunteck Realty Q1 Profit Up; ₹2,250-Crore Fundraise Planned

Sunteck Realty posted a robust Q1 FY27, with net profit up 25.5% to ₹41.96 crore on revenue of ₹191.56 crore and total income of ₹202.03 crore, aided by an EBITDA of ₹66.8 crore and a 34.9% margin. The board also approved an enabling resolution to raise up to ₹2,250 crore through a mix of debt and equity to fund expansion, with specifics to be decided later.

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SC Suggests Sonam Raghuvanshi Surrender

The Supreme Court asked Sonam Raghuvanshi to consider a temporary surrender as it weighs the Meghalaya government’s challenge to her bail, indicating it may decide on merits or order surrender pending witness examination. It also pressed questions about the timing of raising grounds of arrest and whether a clerical error in the arrest memo affected the bail decision.

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Phoolan to premiere at TIFF 2026

Richie Mehta’s Phoolan, a Prime Video original inspired by I, Phoolan, has been selected for TIFF’s Special Presentations and will screen September 16 at the Princess of Wales Theatre, with Prime Video releasing the film after the festival; the drama focuses on a 48-hour siege of Phoolan Devi and stars Sneha Kumari, produced by Namah Pictures. TIFF runs September 10–20, 2026, and the project marks Mehta’s continuing exploration of Phoolan Devi’s life with a prominent ensemble.

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Only 18% Revenue Impact from AI Globally

Global AI adoption is widespread, with about 90% of organizations noting GenAI and Agentic AI transforming workflows and around 90% reporting productivity gains and better data access, yet only 18% say AI is delivering significant revenue impact. The Blueprint for AI Leadership distinguishes AI Leaders, who embed AI into strategy, boast higher use-case measurability, stronger leadership sponsorship, and near-universal upskilling (about 93%), from AI Followers, who focus more on efficiency and lag in organizational readiness and investment.

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Amitabh Bachchan Reports ICU Stay, Surgery, On Road to Recovery

Amitabh Bachchan disclosed that he was hospitalized for surgery and spent time in the ICU, and has since returned home, describing the post-discharge recovery as the most difficult phase of life—physically, psychologically, and practically. He did not reveal details of the surgery, and fans have shown concern and swept in with well-wishes as his team keeps updates private.

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Nadda Visits Delhi Hospitals to Review Protesters' Injuries

Union Health Minister JP Nadda visited Ram Manohar Lohia and Lady Hardinge hospitals to check on protesters injured during the Cockroach Janta Party’s Chalo Sansad march, with around 60 protesters and over 118 police injured. The protests demanded the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, and Nadda had earlier held talks with CJP representatives promising internal discussions, with leaders like Rahul Gandhi visiting injured protesters and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk continuing treatment.

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Knowledge transfer valued ahead of Glasgow CWG 2026

India will measure Glasgow Commonwealth Games success by the knowledge it acquires to inform hosting the centenary 2030 edition in Ahmedabad, emphasizing knowledge transfer and technological learnings over medal tallies. The plan includes a downsized event across eight disciplines, enhanced logistics and real-time management, and involvement of Sports Minister and other officials to monitor welfare and operations for a strong preparation ahead of 2030.

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Kerala commemorates Achuthanandan's first death anniversary

Kerala observed the first death anniversary of veteran CPI(M) leader V.S. Achuthanandan with a memorial at Valiya Chudukad in Alappuzha and public remembrances across the state, as party leaders including Pinarayi Vijayan paid tributes recalling his Punnapra-Vayalar struggle origins, long opposition tenure, and tenure as chief minister. Tributes highlighted Achuthanandan’s secular stance, defense of public assets and forests, and his enduring role as a foundational figure in CPI(M) and Kerala’s political history.

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ACME Solar Signs 300 MW SECI PPA

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Riteish Deshmukh, Genelia Back Youth NEET Protests

Riteish and Genelia Deshmukh publicly backed the Cockroach Janta Party's Sansad Chalo NEET protests, urging authorities to listen to the youth and framing them as the democracy's future. The demonstrations during Parliament's Monsoon Session called for education reforms and the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, amid clashes and police action that drew widespread celebrity support.

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Diljit Dosanjh backs CJP protest

Bollywood singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh publicly backed students protesting under the CJP movement, urging authorities to listen to their demands. He acknowledged he expects to be labeled anti-national again, recalling the backlash and legal problems he faced after supporting the farmers' protest.

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Farmers protest disrupts Delhi traffic, diversions in place

Delhi Traffic Police have issued multiple advisories and implemented or warned of diversions around Kisan Ghat and Rajghat from 8:30 am due to farmers' protests, with travellers urged to plan ahead, use navigation apps, and expect congestion on key routes including those to airports and railway stations. A related disruption near Delhi-bound highways and toll plazas stems from a proposed Farmers’ Mahapanchayat, with authorities coordinating with police to manage traffic and assist stranded commuters.

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NDA Mangal Milan strengthens unity Monsoon Session unfolds

In the Monsoon Session of 2026, the NDA held a 'Mangal Milan' meeting to project unity as Prime Minister Modi highlighted national achievements, while the opening day saw repeated adjournments amid opposition protests over paper leaks, student issues, and Ram Mandir donation allegations. Opposition floor leaders plan strategy meetings as Parliament proceeds with key bills under a session running until August 13, with Modi also noted as the longest-serving elected PM as NDA partners prepare to pass a congratulatory motion.

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