As Maharashtra’s new anti-conversion law comes into effect on August 28, pastors across Mumbai, Thane and Palghar are asking churchgoers to sign self-declarations stating they attend prayers voluntarily and without any pressure, inducement or coercion.

The forms reportedly include Aadhaar/PAN details and are being kept as legal safeguards amid recent prayer-meeting disruptions and FIRs.

Any message for him .....

India has recorded the second-highest improvement in HDI since 1990 and the latest figures will likely push it above 0.700, into the high human development category.

🇨🇳🇮🇳 Chinese President Xi Jinping is reportedly to visit India next month with a 400-person delegation for the BRICS summit.

He was accompanied by fewer than 200 officials the last time in 2019.

YASH VISITS MANJUNATHA SWAMY TEMPLE AHEAD OF 'TOXIC'

Continuing his annual tradition, Yash visited the Manjunatha Swamy Temple to seek blessings ahead of Toxic's release. After wrapping intense work on the film, the actor hopes the project resonates with audiences and continues his streak of blockbuster success.

India’s banking sector hits a historic benchmark under the current government!!

⚡Not a single listed bank has crossed 1% net NPA in Q1 FY27

📉 Gross NPAs down 11.76% YoY

💰 Net NPAs down 9.51% to ₹84,293 crore

📊 Bad debt provisions down 41.61% to ₹25,448 crore

📈 Banking industry net profit up 19.01% to nearly ₹1.10 lakh crore

INDIA RISES AS GLOBAL MOBILE MANUFACTURING POWERHOUSE

∆ India has cemented its position as the world's 2nd-largest mobile phone manufacturer and the 3rd-largest exporter globally.

∆ Domestic production reached ₹6.27 lakh crore in FY 2025–26, with exports climbing to ₹2.60 lakh crore (following $20.5 billion exported in 2024).

∆ This rapid expansion is fueled by the 'Make in India' initiative, strategic Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes, and soaring international demand.

After Pakistan's DGMO called at 10AM, IAF Chief asked whether we should continue to strike Sargodha, I said yes and identify two more targets.

Initial target was Skardu but we couldn’t prosecute because of bad weather and moved on Bholari instead

- Ex CDS Retd General Anil Chauhan

West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari SLAMS “Azadi” Gang 🔥

“They beat the dhapli and shout ‘Azadi, Azadi.’ But what freedom are they talking about?”

“India became independent on 15 August 1947. Now, we aim to win the world and build Akhand Bharat.” 🇮🇳

NITIN GADKARI's ETHANOL PROGRAMME DIDN’T DRIVE THE SUGAR PRICE SURGE:

• 70%+ of ethanol comes from grains, mainly maize & surplus FCI stocks.
• Sugar diversion for ethanol fell from ~12% (2022–23) to ~9% (2025–26).
• Heavy rains in UP + drought in parts of Maharashtra hit supply.
• Festive demand, stocking & hoarding added pressure.

🚨 LIVE TV exposes selective outrage 🔥

Neha: “Give me a stage, I will speak on women empowerment.”

Reporter: Where were you when Rahul Gandhi attacked Manusmriti, while remaining silent on triple talaq, halala & Muslim women’s rights?

Neha: “I’m not a Rahul Gandhi spox.” 🤣

KEJRIWAL’s NEW JUMLA?

🗣️ "Defeat BJP in Goa, and E20 will be rolled back within 5 days, or I'll quit politics."

=> The same Kejriwal who has repeatedly APOLOGISED after making FALSE allegations is now making another BIG CLAIM.

Trump posts "All mines in the Strait of Hormuz have been removed or detonated. Iran has been informed that any vessel laying new mines will be destroyed immediately."

🚨🇮🇳 Stone-pelting reported on Vande Bharat Express near Surat.

UP Governor Anandiben Patel was travelling onboard the train and is reported safe.

Two coach windows were reportedly damaged.

RPF has detained a suspect near the tracks and an investigation is underway.

🚨Canada announces up to 50% tariffs on $20 billion of US goods

🇨🇦 Canada has announced retaliatory tariffs ranging from 15% to 50% on approximately C$27.6 billion (US$20 billion) of U.S. imports.

The measures target around 700 products, including steel, aluminum, dairy, appliances, agricultural equipment and electronics.

The tariffs will take effect
September 8.

🇨🇦 Ottawa says the measures are “dollar-for-dollar” retaliation against Washington's latest tariffs on Canadian goods.

US reportedly asked Ukraine to pause strikes on Moscow during CIA chief's Russia visit

The Trump administration reportedly asked Kyiv to refrain from long-range drone and missile strikes against Moscow, St. Petersburg and northern Russian regions from Monday through Wednesday, according to Financial Times reporting.

🇺🇦 Sources cited in the report said Ukraine agreed to the request.

The reported pause coincides with CIA Director John Ratcliffe's unannounced visit to Moscow, where he is holding undisclosed meetings with Russian officials.

CIA Director John Ratcliffe has traveled to Moscow for meetings with Russian officials, according to multiple U.S. officials familiar with the visit.

His arrival coincided with a rare U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III flight from Riga to Moscow, with the aircraft previously originating from Joint Base Andrews in Maryland.

Washington and Moscow have not disclosed the purpose or agenda of the meetings.