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An Indian-origin Auckland man, Umesh Patel, has been sentenced to nine months of home detention for orchestrating an elaborate immigration fraud scheme. Patel created fake jobs and submitted fraudulent documents to Immigration New Zealand, charging applicants between NZD $10,000 and $30,000. The scheme, which ran for years, undermined the integrity of New Zealand’s immigration system.

India’s women’s cricket team achieved a historic win against Australia, marking a watershed moment for the sport in India. Jemimah Rodrigues’ stellar performance and a world-record chase propelled the team to the final. This triumph promises to inspire a new generation of female cricketers, potentially even paving the way for mixed-gender competitions in the future.

Shooting has wrapped for director Durai Senthilkumar’s suspense thriller starring ‘Legend’ Saravanan, who shared the news and celebrated with the crew. The film, produced by The Legend New Saravana Stores Productions, is slated for a Deepavali release. Payal Rajput stars as the female lead, with music by Gibran and action choreography by Matthew Mahesh.

Rohit Sharma’s explosive unbeaten century and Virat Kohli’s solid 74* powered India to a nine-wicket victory over Australia in the final ODI. Despite the win, India lost the series 1-2. Pacer Harshit Rana impressed with four wickets, restricting Australia to 236. Sharma’s 121* also brought him closer to Shahid Afridi’s six-hitting record.

Rohit Pawar, an NCP (SP) MLA, criticized the ruling NCP faction. He alleged they cannot function without BJP’s consultation. Pawar shared a video of Agriculture Minister Manikrao Kokate playing a game during assembly proceedings. Vijay Wadettiwar, a Congress leader, attacked the government. He called it deceitful towards farmers. Wadettiwar urged farmers to teach the government…

‘Param Sundari,’ starring Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor, faces box office challenges after a strong opening. The film’s earnings declined in its second week, grossing an estimated ₹1.85 crore on day eight, bringing the total to ₹41.6 crore. New releases like ‘Baaghi 4’ and ‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ have intensified competition. The film, a cross-cultural…

Jagannath, a fisherman, went missing on June 15 near Gangolli port after a storm hit his boat. Three others fell into the sea. Santosh was rescued. Lohith Kharvi’s body was found near Kodi Lighthouse. Later, Jagannath’s body was discovered near Kinara Hotel on Kodi coast. Kundapur Police have registered a case regarding the incident.

Bigg Boss Malayalam 7 witnessed a deeply emotional moment as wildcard entrant Ved Lakshmi shared a traumatic experience from her past. She recounted her father’s battle with Paranoid Schizophrenia and the devastating incident where he disowned her on a train journey due to her support for her mother during their separation.

Daily horoscopes for August 29, 2025, offer personalized health insights for each zodiac sign. Aries is encouraged to embrace small, consistent efforts for wellness, while Taurus benefits from laughter and positive energy. Gemini finds balance in calmness, and Cancer discovers ease in mindful choices. These horoscopes provide guidance for maintaining physical and mental well-being through…