August 30, 2026

2025

Yash’s ‘Toxic’ unveils FIRST looks of Nayanthara as Ganga, Huma Qureshi as Elizabeth, Kiara Advani as Nadia: Costume designer says ‘It’s a film with a lot of badass characters’

Yash’s ‘Toxic’ unveils FIRST looks of Nayanthara as Ganga, Huma Qureshi as Elizabeth, Kiara Advani as Nadia: Costume designer says ‘It’s a film with a lot of badass characters’

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Costume designer Neha R Bajaj says ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups’ headlining Yash, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi and Kiara Advani is not just about clothes. For her, fashion is part of the story itself. When the makers came to her, the brief was very clear. They wanted character-driven styling. Every look had to say something…

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A common seed in your pantry can help your body digest fat better, Harvard doc reveals |

A common seed in your pantry can help your body digest fat better, Harvard doc reveals |

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Bloating after fatty meals can be a common discomfort, but a simple pantry staple might offer relief. According to a gastroenterologist, sesame seeds can significantly improve fat digestion by boosting bile production. Incorporating these nutrient-rich seeds into your diet can help you feel lighter and more comfortable after eating. Take a look. Most people experience…

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‘Remove 10-minute delivery option’: Gig workers launch nationwide strike on New Year’s Eve; demand change in pay structure

‘Remove 10-minute delivery option’: Gig workers launch nationwide strike on New Year’s Eve; demand change in pay structure

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HYDERABAD: Gig workers unions have renewed their demand for the removal of 10-minute delivery options and the restoration of earlier payout structures, ahead of a nationwide strike scheduled on Wednesday.The Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union (TGPWU) president, Shaik Salauddin, said the fast-delivery model was placing unsafe pressure on workers, while changes in payment systems…

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Saudi Arabia introduces four-tier excise tax on sweetened beverages based on sugar content from January 1, 2026 | World News

Saudi Arabia introduces four-tier excise tax on sweetened beverages based on sugar content from January 1, 2026 | World News

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Starting January 1, 2026, Saudi Arabia taxes sweetened beverages by sugar content, using four-tier system/Representative Image Imagine reaching for your favorite soda next week and noticing the price is higher than usual. That’s because Saudi Arabia is introducing a new four-tier excise tax on sweetened beverages starting January 1, replacing the old flat 50 percent…

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Congress leader Jairam Ramesh NEW DELHI: Congress on Wednesday launched a broadside against the Centre and sought a clarification on China’s role after Beijing claimed credit for mediation between India and Pakistan after tensions flared up between the two countries in May.Congress leader Jairam Ramesh, in a social media post on X, said that China’s claim are concerning as it seems to “make a joke of India’s national security”.”President Trump has long claimed that he personally intervened to halt Operation Sindoor on May 10, 2025. He has done so on 65 different occasions in various forums in at least seven different countries. The Prime Minister has never broken his silence on these claims made by his so-called good friend,” the Congress leader said.”Now the Chinese foreign minister makes a similar claim and says China also mediated. On July 4, 2025, the Deputy Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen Rahul Singh had publicly stated that during Operation Sindoor, India was actually confronting and combating China. Given that China was decisively aligned with Pakistan, Chinese claims of having mediated between India and Pakistan are concerning – not just because they directly contradict what the people of our country have been led to believe, but because they seem to make a joke of our national security itself,” he added.Jairam Ramesh further said that the statement must be understood in the context of India’s relationship with China. The Congress leader claimed that New Delhi’s re-engagement with Beijing has been on Chinese terms.”This claim must also be understood in the context of our relationship with China. We have begun re-engagement with them – but unfortunately it has been on Chinese terms. The Prime Minister’s clean chit to China on June 19, 2020, has considerably weakened India’s negotiating position,” the Congress leader said.”Our trade deficit is at record highs and much of our exports are dependent on imports from China. Provocative actions by China in relation to Arunachal Pradesh continue unabated. Amidst such a lopsided and hostile relationship, the people of India need clarity on what role China played in the abrupt halt to Operation Sindoor,” he added.This comes after Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi, at the Symposium on the International Situation and China’s Foreign Relations, said Beijing had played a mediating role in several global conflicts, including the one between India and Pakistan.”To build peace that lasts, we have taken an objective and just stance, and focused on addressing both symptoms and root causes. Following this Chinese approach to settling hotspot issues, we mediated in northern Myanmar, the Iranian nuclear issue, the tensions between Pakistan and India, the issues between Palestine and Israel, and the recent conflict between Cambodia and Thailand,” Wang said.Wang’s remarks come months after India and Pakistan were locked in a brief but intense military confrontation in May, triggered by a terror attack in the Pahalgam valley of Jammu and Kashmir on April 22, which took 26 innocent lives.India responded with Operation Sindoor, targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.India has consistently dismissed claims of any third-party mediation, maintaining that the four-day confrontation was resolved through direct military-to-military communication.New Delhi has maintained that, inflicted by this heavy damage, Pakistan’s Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) called the Indian DGMO and both sides agreed to stop all firing and military action on land and in the air and sea with effect from May 10. About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosPM Modi Says 2025 Marked by India’s Commitment to ReformsHasina Extradition Demand May Redefine India Bangladesh Ties Journalist Flags Tarique Rahman’s Plans”To Build Peace That Lasts”: China Claims Credit for India-Pakistan Conflict, Follows TrumpSecurity Forces Launch Cordon-And-Search Operations In Kishtwar, Doda and PoonchJaishankar To Attend Khaleda Zia’s Funeral In Dhaka Amid Strained India-Bangladesh TiesDRDO Successfully Tests Pinaka Long-Range Guided Rocket In Odisha, To Be Inducted In Indian Army’UPSC Is Complete Waste Of Time’: PM’s Economic Advisor Sanjeev Sanyal On AI Era EducationHindu Guard Killed By Colleague In Bangladesh, Third Death In Days Raises Minority Safety Fears’Deeply Concerned’: PM Modi Reacts To Reports Of Attack On Putin’s House, Ukraine Responds“No Racial Angle”: SSP Rules Out Alleged Slurs in Angel Chakma Killing123PhotostoriesHow the right words can turn mistakes into learning momentsFrom Jamaica’s J-type diabetes to WHO’s reversal: A long-ignored form of diabetes gets official recognitionTV child actors who changed careers later: Erik Per Sullivan, Angus T. 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Congress leader Jairam Ramesh NEW DELHI: Congress on Wednesday launched a broadside against the Centre and sought a clarification on China’s role after Beijing claimed credit for mediation between India and Pakistan after tensions flared up between the two countries in May.Congress leader Jairam Ramesh, in a social media post on X, said that China’s claim are concerning as it seems to “make a joke of India’s national security”.”President Trump has long claimed that he personally intervened to halt Operation Sindoor on May 10, 2025. He has done so on 65 different occasions in various forums in at least seven different countries. The Prime Minister has never broken his silence on these claims made by his so-called good friend,” the Congress leader said.”Now the Chinese foreign minister makes a similar claim and says China also mediated. On July 4, 2025, the Deputy Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen Rahul Singh had publicly stated that during Operation Sindoor, India was actually confronting and combating China. Given that China was decisively aligned with Pakistan, Chinese claims of having mediated between India and Pakistan are concerning – not just because they directly contradict what the people of our country have been led to believe, but because they seem to make a joke of our national security itself,” he added.Jairam Ramesh further said that the statement must be understood in the context of India’s relationship with China. The Congress leader claimed that New Delhi’s re-engagement with Beijing has been on Chinese terms.”This claim must also be understood in the context of our relationship with China. We have begun re-engagement with them – but unfortunately it has been on Chinese terms. The Prime Minister’s clean chit to China on June 19, 2020, has considerably weakened India’s negotiating position,” the Congress leader said.”Our trade deficit is at record highs and much of our exports are dependent on imports from China. Provocative actions by China in relation to Arunachal Pradesh continue unabated. Amidst such a lopsided and hostile relationship, the people of India need clarity on what role China played in the abrupt halt to Operation Sindoor,” he added.This comes after Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi, at the Symposium on the International Situation and China’s Foreign Relations, said Beijing had played a mediating role in several global conflicts, including the one between India and Pakistan.”To build peace that lasts, we have taken an objective and just stance, and focused on addressing both symptoms and root causes. Following this Chinese approach to settling hotspot issues, we mediated in northern Myanmar, the Iranian nuclear issue, the tensions between Pakistan and India, the issues between Palestine and Israel, and the recent conflict between Cambodia and Thailand,” Wang said.Wang’s remarks come months after India and Pakistan were locked in a brief but intense military confrontation in May, triggered by a terror attack in the Pahalgam valley of Jammu and Kashmir on April 22, which took 26 innocent lives.India responded with Operation Sindoor, targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.India has consistently dismissed claims of any third-party mediation, maintaining that the four-day confrontation was resolved through direct military-to-military communication.New Delhi has maintained that, inflicted by this heavy damage, Pakistan’s Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) called the Indian DGMO and both sides agreed to stop all firing and military action on land and in the air and sea with effect from May 10. About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosPM Modi Says 2025 Marked by India’s Commitment to ReformsHasina Extradition Demand May Redefine India Bangladesh Ties Journalist Flags Tarique Rahman’s Plans”To Build Peace That Lasts”: China Claims Credit for India-Pakistan Conflict, Follows TrumpSecurity Forces Launch Cordon-And-Search Operations In Kishtwar, Doda and PoonchJaishankar To Attend Khaleda Zia’s Funeral In Dhaka Amid Strained India-Bangladesh TiesDRDO Successfully Tests Pinaka Long-Range Guided Rocket In Odisha, To Be Inducted In Indian Army’UPSC Is Complete Waste Of Time’: PM’s Economic Advisor Sanjeev Sanyal On AI Era EducationHindu Guard Killed By Colleague In Bangladesh, Third Death In Days Raises Minority Safety Fears’Deeply Concerned’: PM Modi Reacts To Reports Of Attack On Putin’s House, Ukraine Responds“No Racial Angle”: SSP Rules Out Alleged Slurs in Angel Chakma Killing123PhotostoriesHow the right words can turn mistakes into learning momentsFrom Jamaica’s J-type diabetes to WHO’s reversal: A long-ignored form of diabetes gets official recognitionTV child actors who changed careers later: Erik Per Sullivan, Angus T. Jones, Ben Hyland, and morePM Modi’s 2025: Key moments that shaped the year – in pictures5 manifestations to do on January 1 for a wealthy and successful 20267 nutritious ways to add avocado to breakfast8 beautiful succulents to brighten up your balcony gardenYearender 2025: 5 outfits that are perfect for your end-of-the-year events inspired by Bollywood actresses5 new unexpected couples and major celebrity weddings of 2025Tracing the arc from ‘Sanam Teri Kasam’ through ‘Taish’ to ‘Dange’, Harshvardhan Rane’s growing stature123Hot PicksSaudi Strike YemenPAN-Aadhaar link statusBank holiday New YearGold rate todayIncome Tax RefundBahrain Golden Visa 2025Bank Holidays DecemberTop TrendingJustin Thomas Net WorthLebron JamesCardi BAlex Rodriguez and Jaclyn Cordeiro Net WorthStefon DiggsCaitlin ClarkMatthew Stafford vs Drake MVPWest Bengal SIR DeathJake Paul and Jutta Leerdam Net WorthWorld Fourth Largest Economy

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Congress leader Jairam Ramesh NEW DELHI: Congress on Wednesday launched a broadside against the Centre and sought a clarification on China’s role after Beijing claimed credit for mediation between India and Pakistan after tensions flared up between the two countries in May.Congress leader Jairam Ramesh, in a social media post on X, said that China’s…

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Salman Khan’s ‘Battle of Galwan’ faces backlash in China; fans claim film events ‘do not align with facts’

Salman Khan’s ‘Battle of Galwan’ faces backlash in China; fans claim film events ‘do not align with facts’

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Salman Khan’s upcoming war drama ‘Battle of Galwan’ has sparked quite the cross-border debate, particularly with fans in China raising objections to the film. Days after the film’s first-look teaser dropped online, on the occasion of the actor’s 60th birthday, the film’s narrative over the 2020 Galwan Valley clashes in Ladakh, has been generating significant…

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Using these bathroom products daily could be disrupting your hormones, claims top urologist

Using these bathroom products daily could be disrupting your hormones, claims top urologist

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Your bathroom shelves hide everyday picks that quietly chip away at health. Dr. Tarek Pacha, a urologist questioning routine choices, flags three common ones: deodorants, body sprays–and lotions. These slip through skin, throw hormones off kilter, and spark inflammation, hitting harder in humid Indian homes where vapors hang heavy amid pollution and small spaces. We…

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‘Locality under grip of superstition’: Assam couple burnt alive on witchcraft suspicion; villagers claim they caused harm

‘Locality under grip of superstition’: Assam couple burnt alive on witchcraft suspicion; villagers claim they caused harm

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DIPHU: A group of people burnt alive a couple in a village in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district, suspecting them to be involved in witchcraft, police said on Wednesday.The incident occurred on Tuesday night at No. 1 Beloguri Munda village in the Howraghat area.“The miscreants first attacked the couple with sharp weapons inside their house. After…

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Updated: Dec 31, 2025, 11:31 IST

Updated: Dec 31, 2025, 11:31 IST

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Unnati Hooda, Shahnawaz Khan, Shaili Singh, Princedeep Singh and Samrat Rana With an eye on Los Angeles three years from now, a crucial Olympic cycle unfolds for India from the New Year onwards. Keeping in mind a busy, demanding 2026 for Indian sportspersons across major disciplines — culminating in the Asian Games in Aichi and…

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Kalki Koechlin says 12-hour shifts are chaotic and not healthy for creative work, adding, ‘Rarely did it end or begin on time’

Kalki Koechlin says 12-hour shifts are chaotic and not healthy for creative work, adding, ‘Rarely did it end or begin on time’

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In a candid reflection, Kalki Koechlin shared her thoughts on the relentless demands of the film industry’s long working hours, revealing that 12-hour shifts frequently drag on, impacting the entire crew. She drew a vivid comparison to international projects, which benefit from more structured timetables and a healthier work-life dynamic. Deepika Padukone’s exit from Sandeep…

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Aviation milestone: Dhruv-NG civilian helicopter completes 1st flight in Bengaluru; chopper has top speed of 285kmph

Aviation milestone: Dhruv-NG civilian helicopter completes 1st flight in Bengaluru; chopper has top speed of 285kmph

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BENGALURU: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)’s Advanced Light Helicopter Dhruv–New Generation (NG) completed its maiden flight in Bengaluru on Tuesday, marking a step in HAL’s push to reposition the Dhruv platform for civil and export markets.Civil aviation minister K Ram Mohan Naidu termed it a milestone for India’s civil aviation manufacturing ecosystem, highlighting closer coordination between…

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Kai Cenat and Gabrielle Gigi Alayah net worth in 2025: Streamer earnings, TikTok career, breakup controversy and lifestyle

Kai Cenat and Gabrielle Gigi Alayah net worth in 2025: Streamer earnings, TikTok career, breakup controversy and lifestyle

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Kai Cenat, the popular content creator, and his ex-girlfriend, Gabrielle ‘Gigi’ Alayah, have recently been making headlines, not just for their online presence, but also due to their recent separation, as Cenat revealed their breakup in the last month of December 2025. Apart from their personal lives, their financial condition as of 2025 is something…

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Kamrup Metro schools in Guwahati to remain closed till January 6 due to cold wave: Check official notice here

Kamrup Metro schools in Guwahati to remain closed till January 6 due to cold wave: Check official notice here

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All government and provincialised schools in Kamrup Metropolitan district of Assam will remain closed for one week due to extreme cold conditions, according to an official order issued on Tuesday.The decision follows a sharp drop in daytime temperatures in the state capital, where the mercury fell 6.4 degrees Celsius below normal. The district administration has…

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‘Laalo – Krishna Sada Sahaayate’ box office collections day 82: Karan Joshi starrer film slows down; mints just Rs 7 lakhs

‘Laalo – Krishna Sada Sahaayate’ box office collections day 82: Karan Joshi starrer film slows down; mints just Rs 7 lakhs

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‘Laalo – Krishna Sada Sahaayate’ has had a beautiful and rare journey at the box office. The Gujarati film ran strongly for more than 50 days and kept attracting audiences even after that. Now, on day 82, the collections are finally slowing down.According to the numbers provided by the Sacnilk website, the film earned around…

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