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PM Modi to visit Japan and China from Aug 29 to Sept 1

Following the Japan visit, PM Modi will travel to China from August 31 to September 1 at the invitation of President Xi Jinping. He will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, to be held in Tianjin

22 Aug 2025 10:29 pm
TikTok website sparks speculation of return after accessibility, netizens react

The Indian government and the ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, are yet to release any official statement regarding the short-video platform`s website being active in India

22 Aug 2025 10:09 pm
Mumbai Police busts Rs 60.82 crore cyber fraud racket, 12 held

Mumbai Police have busted a cyber fraud racket worth Rs 60.82 crore, arresting 12 people, including a couple, for duping victims nationwide. The gang used 943 bank accounts and multiple SIM cards to carry out frauds involving digital arrests, online shopping and share trading.

22 Aug 2025 5:21 pm
PM Modi launches projects worth over Rs 13,000 crore in Bihar

PM Modi launched several key initiatives, including -- inauguration of the 600 MW Buxar Thermal Power Plant, built at a cost of approximately Rs 6,880 crore. The plant is expected to significantly bolster power generation capacity, improve energy security, and cater to rising electricity demands in the region

22 Aug 2025 5:10 pm
CM Fadnavis says, `Congress itself indulges in vote chori

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis on Friday countered Rahul Gandhis vote chori allegations, citing BJP MLA Atul Bhosales claim that former CM Prithviraj Chavans family members voted in multiple places. Fadnavis said Congress stands exposed and urged Gandhi to respond, while also seeking support for NDAs vice-presidential candidate

22 Aug 2025 4:54 pm
Sri Lanka`s former president Ranil Wickremesinghe arrested

It has been alleged that Wickremesinghe was returning from the US after an official engagement and visited the UK at the state`s expense to attend the private engagement of his wife

22 Aug 2025 4:26 pm
7.5-magnitude earthquake jolts rocks South Atlantic, tsunami advisory issued

The temblor happened at 11:16 pm local time in Argentina about 710 kilometres southeast of Ushuaia, Argentina, in the Drake Passage, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The earthquake had a preliminary depth of 10.8 kilometres

22 Aug 2025 4:18 pm
ED conducts raids across 9 places in J-K in connection with land grabbing case

The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at nine locations in Jammu and Kashmir in connection with land-grabbing and corruption linked to custodian properties of PoK evacuees. Officials, including patwaris and naib tehsildar, are under probe for illegal land transfers, forgery, and collusion with land mafias, according to the ED and ACB

22 Aug 2025 3:57 pm
SC permits voters excluded under SIR in Bihar to submit claims with Aadhaar

Expressing concern over the lack of initiative from political parties in filing objections regarding the exclusion of nearly 65 lakh voters, the apex court instructed the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Bihar to implead all major political parties in the proceedings

22 Aug 2025 3:43 pm
`Dog lovers, NGOs to deposit money for moving SC; amount to be used for infra`

A special three-judge bench led by Justice Vikram Nath said the funds would be used to develop infrastructure and facilities for strays under the supervision of the municipal bodies concerned

22 Aug 2025 3:22 pm
Karnataka CM in Assembly: 20 stampedes took place in BJP-ruled states

The stampedes he referred to include the one that had taken place in Ratangarh in 2013, Haridwar in 2021, Sehore in MP in 2023, and Hathras in UP, in which 121 people were killed in 2024

22 Aug 2025 2:23 pm
Bihar: PM Modi slams RJD and Congress over 130th Constitution Amendment Bill

During a public rally in Bihar, PM Modi launched a strong attack on the RJD and Congress, accusing them of corruption and opposing the 130th Constitution Amendment Bill. He highlighted illegal immigration concerns, pledged infrastructure projects, and announced 16,000 pucca houses in Magadh, emphasizing jobs and development for locals.

22 Aug 2025 2:16 pm
Politics among reasons why justice eluded Dabholkar, Malegaon victims: Borwankar

She referred to an article written by former Mumbai Police Commissioner Julio Ribeiro in an English daily in Punjab, in which he mentioned that ex-Mumbai Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) chief Hemant Karkare had told him he was facing political pressure from a Delhi-based leader in the Malegaon blast case

22 Aug 2025 2:03 pm
Animal lovers hail Supreme Court`s revised verdict on stray dogs

Animal welfare groups and shelter owners have hailed the Supreme Courts revised order on stray dogs, calling it a relief and a win for animal rights. The ruling allows release of sterilised dogs, bans public feeding, and directs MCD to create feeding zones, while aggressive or rabid dogs will remain confined for safety.

22 Aug 2025 12:40 pm
Brazil Police accuse Bolsonaro of taking USD 5 million, suspect money laundering

The AP had accesInvestigators say Brazil`s financial watchdog suspects it has a case of money laundering involving Bolsonaro, who in early September will face the verdict and sentencing phase of his trial over an alleged coup plots to the documents, which were sent to the country`s Supreme Court

22 Aug 2025 12:30 pm
Russia carries out biggest missile attack in a month on Ukraine amid peace effor

The attack came days after US President Donald Trump held a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska in pursuit of a ceasefire agreement

22 Aug 2025 12:25 pm
Donald Trump hints at letting Ukraine fight back amid peace talks

This comes after Russia launched its largest drone and missile attack on Ukraine in more than a month, just days after a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Trump in Alaska

22 Aug 2025 12:20 pm
Parliament security breach: Man scales wall to enter Parliament building

A major security breach at Parliament in New Delhi was foiled on Friday after a man scaled the wall near Rail Bhawan and entered the complex. CISF personnel immediately caught the intruder near the Garuda Gate of the new Parliament building. The accused has been arrested, questioning is underway, and security has been tightened.

22 Aug 2025 12:18 pm
PM Modi discusses peace efforts in Ukraine, West Asia with French President Macr

The attack came days after US President Donald Trump held a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska in pursuit of a ceasefire agreement

22 Aug 2025 12:16 pm
Car bomb, helicopter attack in Colombia kill 13, including police officers

Petro said on X that eight police officers died in the helicopter attack and noted that the aircraft was transporting personnel to an area in Antioquia, in northern Colombia, to eradicate coca leaf crops, the raw material for cocaine

22 Aug 2025 12:14 pm
UN envoy warns of renewed violence in Syria a month into fragile ceasefire

Syria is grappling with deep ethnic and religious divisions following the ouster of Syria`s autocratic President Bashar Assad in December, which brought an end to decades of Assad family rule

22 Aug 2025 12:11 pm
SC modifies Order: Sterilised, vaccinated stray dogs to be released back

The Supreme Court has revised its order on Delhi-NCR stray dogs, directing that dogs kept in captivity be released after sterilisation and immunisation, except rabid or aggressive ones. The court banned street feeding, instructed MCD to create dedicated feeding zones, and sought a national policy on stray dog management.

22 Aug 2025 11:43 am
Pakistan SC grants bail to Imran Khan in May 2023 violence cases

Khans PTI hailed the ruling, but would not be released due to his conviction in the Al-Qadir Trust case. Khan, 72, had filed a petition for bail in a Lahore anti-terrorism court in the cases related to the riots

22 Aug 2025 8:57 am
Israel Defense Forces says 10 terrorists in Gaza killed in hand-to-hand combat

Meanwhile, the IDF announced that since the renewal of ground operations of the IDF troops in Gaza, there has been an elimination of 2000 terrorists, strikes on approximately 10,000 terror targets and establishment of control corridors so as to create conditions to intensify pressure on Hamas

22 Aug 2025 8:54 am
Not all giraffes belong to the same species, finds new study

New data and genetic studies have led a task force of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) to split the tallest mammal on land into four groups: Northern giraffes, reticulated giraffes, Masai giraffes and Southern giraffes

22 Aug 2025 8:51 am
FBI most wanted woman arrested in India for sons murder

The arrest of Cindy Rodriguez Singh, 40, was the fourth Top 10 Most Wanted capture in seven months, FBI Director Kash Patel said; he credited law enforcement partners in Texas, the US Justice Department, INTERPOL, and authorities in India for their coordination leading to Singhs arrest

22 Aug 2025 8:48 am
Russia launches massive aerial barrage on Ukraine: 574 drones, 40 missiles fired

Kyiv says clarity on security guarantees from US, other allies will come soon; the attack mostly targeted western regions of the country, killing at least one person and injuring 15 others

22 Aug 2025 8:44 am
Group of Ministers accept Centres proposal of two-slab GST

Panel also accepts proposal to remove the 12 and 28 per cent tax slabs; the Centre has also proposed a 40 per cent rate for five to seven select goods

22 Aug 2025 8:41 am
The city has two faces

Everytime it rains too much, Mumbai gets split in two on one side are untouched SoBoites and on the other are suburbanites who struggle through flooded roads, stalled public transport and leaking homes

22 Aug 2025 7:07 am
We must fight to ensure our open spaces are preserved

The Royal Western India Turf Club (RWITC) at the Mahalaxmi race course is all set to get a new club on the premises. The Clubs chairman has stated in a letter that these are exciting times for the club, with a new club house with a host of sporting facilities and rooms coming up soon

22 Aug 2025 7:04 am
French President Macron calls PM Modi, discusses Ukraine and Gaza peace efforts

Had a very good conversation with my friend President Macron. Exchanged views on efforts for peaceful resolution of conflicts in Ukraine and in West Asia. Reaffirmed our commitment to further strengthen the India-France strategic partnership, PM Modi shared on X

21 Aug 2025 10:56 pm
12 dead, 142 animals lost in Nanded floods since August 14

Of the 12 deaths, nine were reported from Nanded district, while three were from the neighbouring state of Telangana. Additionally, 338 houses both kuccha and pucca have sustained damage due to the heavy rains and flooding

21 Aug 2025 9:58 pm
Pakistan: Explosion at fireworks storage unit in Karachi; 25 injured

Television footage showed thick smoke billowing into the sky from the building where firecrackers were stored. Broken glass from nearby shop windows littered the road as panicked residents rushed from the scene, witnesses said

21 Aug 2025 8:58 pm
India-Sri Lanka naval exercise SLINEX-25 concludes

The edition saw the participation of Indian naval ships INS Jyoti and INS Rana from the Eastern Fleet and Sri Lankan Naval Ships SLNS Gajabahu and SLNS Vijayabahu (both Advance Offshore Patrol Vessels)

21 Aug 2025 8:30 pm
Nine injured as two-storey house collapses in Nashik

After being alerted, the fire brigade rushed six fire tenders to the spot and launched an operation to pull the victims from the debris, the official said

21 Aug 2025 8:16 pm
BJP MPs meet CM Rekha Gupta after attack, assure citizens of her well-being

The CM was attacked by Rajesh Khimji on Wednesday during a Jan Sunvai. The accused has been remanded in five-day police custody. After meeting the CM, Union Minister Harsh Malhotra addressed the media and reassured citizens about her condition and return to duty

21 Aug 2025 8:14 pm
Ukrainian national suspected in Nord Stream blasts arrested in Italy

The blasts, which occurred three years ago on September 26, caused severe damage to the pipelines that were built to transport Russian natural gas to Germany via the Baltic Sea. The sabotage came at a time of heightened geopolitical tension, as European nations were attempting to reduce dependence on Russian energy following the Ukraine war

21 Aug 2025 7:40 pm
Kerala Youth Congress chief resigns after actor accuses him of misbehaviour

The matter has triggered widespread political reactions, with Congress leadership promising swift and serious action if the allegations are proven credible. Earlier on Wednesday, Leader of the Opposition in Kerala and senior Congress leader VD Satheesan addressed the issue, stating that the party would thoroughly examine the matter and proceed

21 Aug 2025 7:30 pm
Parliament Monsoon Session: Rajya Sabha passes Online Gaming Bill

The Online Gaming Bill was passed in Parliament within two days of introduction, despite opposition protests. The bill aims to promote e-sports and online social games with legal recognition, while regulating money gaming, which has been flagged as a public health risk. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stressed its social and economic impact.

21 Aug 2025 6:42 pm
Deputy CM Ajit Pawar urges collective, people-centric development in Wardha

Pawar assured that funds would be promptly made available from the district annual plan as needed and called for quality execution of projects under the Sevagram development plan. He stressed that beneficiaries should not be deprived of housing under Central schemes

21 Aug 2025 6:31 pm
Airlines report heavy losses in FY25; Air India, Air India Express worst hit

Air India and its low-cost arm Air India Express reported a combined pre-tax loss of Rs 9,568.4 crore during the financial year, Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol said in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha

21 Aug 2025 6:30 pm
Jaishankar meets Russian Foreign Minister to discuss bilateral ties

According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, the two sides will pay special attention to the current and future avenues for promoting bilateral cooperation during the meeting

21 Aug 2025 5:55 pm
Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla says, Bharat aaj bhi saare jahan se accha

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, Indias astronaut on the Axiom-4 mission, returned home after a successful ISS mission. Calling it an unbelievable experience, he said the learnings will aid Indias Gaganyaan project. Shukla also expressed hope of seeing astronauts launched from our own capsule, rocket, and soil soon.

21 Aug 2025 3:01 pm
Uttar Pradesh: 65-year-old man consumes poison at UP CM`s `Janata Darbar`

A 65-year-old man, identified as Satveer Gurjar from Ghaziabad, was hospitalised after allegedly consuming poison at CM Yogi Adityanaths Janata Darbar in Lucknow on Thursday morning. The incident occurred around 8:50 am. He was immediately rushed to a civil hospital where doctors confirmed his condition is stable. Police are investigating.

21 Aug 2025 2:18 pm
US court clears Trump administration to end migrant protections

The TPS designations and legal status of 51,000 Hondurans and 3,000 Nicaraguans are set to expire Sept 8, at which point they will become eligible for removal

21 Aug 2025 12:30 pm
Brazilian Police: Bolsonaro planned to flee to Argentina for asylum

Bolsonaro is currently awaiting a Supreme Court ruling about an alleged coup attempt and on Wednesday found out he might face another case as police formally accused him and one of his sons, Eduardo Bolsonaro, of obstruction of justice in connection with his pending trial

21 Aug 2025 12:26 pm
Nepal`s claim on Lipulekh neither justified nor based on historical facts: MEA

India and China on Tuesday agreed to resume border trade through Lipulekh pass and two other trading points. The Nepalese foreign ministry on Wednesday objected to the move to resume border trade through Lipulekh pass saying the territory is an inseparable part of Nepal

21 Aug 2025 12:16 pm
US-led coalition captures senior Islamic State member in Syria

Abu Hafs al-Qurayshi, an Iraqi citizen and IS commander, was detained during a pre-dawn operation that included landing troops from helicopters in the town of Atmeh, near the Turkish border

21 Aug 2025 12:12 pm
Parliament Monsoon Session: Congress demands debate over electoral fraud

After a stormy Monsoon Session, Congress MPs raised electoral fraud concerns in Parliament, demanding debates in both Houses over alleged voter roll manipulation in Bihar. Manickam Tagore and other MPs accused the Election Commission of irregularities, citing Rahul Gandhis claims.

21 Aug 2025 11:26 am
INDIA blocs Vice-Presidential Candidate B Sudershan Reddy to file nomination

Opposition-backed candidate Justice (Retd) B Sudershan Reddy, former Supreme Court judge, will file his nomination for Vice President on August 21 at 11:30 AM. He will contest against NDA nominee CP Radhakrishnan. Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge said Reddys candidature reflects the INDIA blocs resolve to restore fairness, dignity.

21 Aug 2025 11:06 am