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tennis legend Rafael Nadal announced on Thursday that he will not compete in the 2024 US Open, citing an inability to give his 100 per cent. Nadal, who recently suffered a second-round defeat to Serbia's Novak Djokovic at the Paris Olympics, expressed regret over missing the event. In a post on social media, Nadal said that he has decided not to compete in the upcoming US Open. The Spaniard added he will miss those electric and special night sessions in New York.

services tax authorities have sent notices to more than 20 general insurance companies with operations in special economic zones (SEZs), demanding about ₹2,000 crore in unpaid GST over services provided to employees of industrial units at SEZs and their families. HDFC Ergo General Insurance Co, Star Health & Allied Insurance, Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Co, New India Assurance Co and United India Insurance Co are among the companies that received show-cause notices (SCNs) over Integrated GST from the Directorate of GST Intelligence (DGGI), people in the know said. No tax is levied on exports and supplies to SEZs under Section 16 of the Integrated GST (IGST) Act.

Adam Sandler returns to Netflix with a new comedy-music special, "Love You," directed by Josh Safdie. The special premieres on August 27.

Ben Affleck's marital troubles with Jennifer Lopez have apparently aroused Jennifer Aniston's curiosity in him. The romantic comedy He's Just Not That Into You from 2009 brought the two celebrities together for the first time. Assuming that Affleck is still going through a divorce, Aniston reportedly nurtured a slight crush on him for a long time and is now wanting to get back in touch, as per the reports of Yahoo entertainment.

Destiny 2's Solstice 2024 event has begun, offering players new weapons, armor sets, and rewards. The event will run for three weeks, giving players ample time to collect exclusive items and complete triumphs.

Reliance Industries Ltd's media and entertainment unit recorded more than Rs 13,000 crore in revenue for the fiscal year ended March 31, as per the company's annual report and filings by multiple business verticals. Viacom18, the largest media entity of the conglomerate, posted a 75% jump in revenue to Rs 8,032 crore, even as it slipped into the red with a net loss of Rs 252 crore compared with a net profit of Rs 11 crore in the previous fiscal year, due to heavy investments in sports and streaming. RIL, along with its other subsidiaries, has a majority holding in Viacom18 after buying out Paramount Global's Rs 13.01% stake for Rs 4,286 crore. Viacom18 is in the process of merging with Disney's Star India to create India's largest media entity with an estimated valuation of more than Rs 70,000 crore. It owns and operates entertainment and sports channels under Colors and Sports18, besides the JioCinema streaming platform.

Vinesh Phogat disqualification: After star Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the Olympics just ahead of the gold medal match, India's sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya apprised Lok Sabha of the incident on August 7. Vinesh was disqualifed for being overweight even as she was in the final stages of preparation for her title bout. The wrestler was found to be overweight by 100 grams, Mandaviya said.

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Chicago Med" adds Sarah Ramos and Darren Barnet as series regulars for Season 10. They join the cast as Dr. Caitlin Lenox and Dr. John Frost, respectively.

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Supreme Court on Monday rejected a bid by the state of Missouri to halt Donald Trump's upcoming sentencing for his conviction in New York on felony charges involving hush money paid to a porn star and left a related gag order until after the Nov. 5 presidential election. The decision by the justices came in response to Missouri's lawsuit claiming that the case against Trump infringed on the right of voters under the U.S. Constitution to hear from the Republican presidential nominee as he seeks to regain the White House. The Supreme Court's order was unsigned. Conservative Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito indicated they would have taken up Missouri's case but added that they «would not grant other relief.»

YouTube’s biggest star MrBeast is facing complaints about the safety of contestants from the preliminary round of his ambitious “Beast Games” game show, which boasts 1,000 competitors hoping for a $5 million grand prize

After 10 days in theaters, “Deadpool & Wolverine” is already the highest grossing R-rated movie ever, not accounting for inflation

Amazon Prime Video's spy thriller series «Citadel» has announced new cast members for its second season. Merle Dandridge, Rahul Kohli and Michael Trucco will join the show, adding depth to the storyline.

Zac Efron, who was briefly admitted to hospital after a minor swimming incident, has thanked his well-wishers for their concern and said he was «happy and healthy». On August 2, the 36-year-old had a health scare during his stay at a villa in Ibiza, Spain while using the pool.

Perseid meteor shower, which is well-known for its high meteor frequency, is about to peak. Next weekend, specifically from Sunday night to early Monday morning, August 11 to 12, will be its busiest. Up to 75 meteors per hour were visible to observers during this peak period of time, as per the reports of MSN.

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Sheikh Hasina has landed at Hindon Air Base in a C-130 transport aircraft, reported news agency ANI. The move of Hasina comes as the airport remains under protection with fewer flights operating from the base. The aircraft will be parked near the Indian Air Force’s C-17 and C-130J Super Hercules aircraft hangars. The aircraft movement was monitored by Indian Air Force and security agencies from its entry into Indian airspace to Hindon airbase in Ghaziabad, reported ANI quoting its sources. Hindon Airport is a Civil Enclave in Ghaziabad Distt. of Uttar Pradesh, operated by the Airports Authority of India at Hindan Air Force Station. It is the second commercial airport in the Delhi NCR which is around 24km from New Delhi Railway Station connected by Major Mohit Sharma Rajender Nagar Metro Station of Ghaziabad, after Indira Gandhi International Airport,Delhi. This airport built to handle domestic flights operating under the Government's Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) operated by Airports authority of India.

Olympic medal podium is no longer a given for U.S. swimmers. Nine days of thrilling competition at La Defense Arena wrapped up Sunday night with the Americans barely pulling out the lead in the gold medal standings thanks to a victory in the final race. The U.S. finished with just eight golds, its fewest since the 1988 Seoul Games and one ahead of its biggest rival, Australia.

Sheikh Hasina reportedly resigned today and left the country amid massive protests against her government. The demonstrations, which have led to the deaths of over 106 people since Sunday, were sparked by a controversial quota system. This system reserved 30 percent of government jobs for relatives of veterans who fought in Bangladesh's War of Independence in 1971. However, there has been no official confirmation regarding her resignation or departure from Dhaka. The news channel reported that Hasina was forced to quit as prime minister due to the protests. The army chief is expected to address the nation shortly, according to various reports. Amid all these reports, a video has gone viral in which a woman can be seen leaving Dhaka in a military helicopter.