A bizarre case of fitness fraud has emerged from eastern China, where a man spent over ₹1 crore (871,000 yuan) on a 300-year gym membership and coaching packages, only to find the gym owner had vanished with his money. The man, identified as Jin, was a long-time customer at Ranyan Gym in Hangzhou’s Binjiang District....
In anticipation of Independence Day, the Army successfully prevented an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Uri sector of north Kashmir on Tuesday, resulting in a fierce gunfight that claimed the life of one soldier in action. Following this encounter, the Army initiated a counter-infiltration operation and a suspected Border Action...
In preparation for India’s Independence Day, the Border Security Force (BSF) has launched a comprehensive security initiative, codenamed “Operation Alert”, across sensitive border regions in Meghalaya and Rajasthan. The move aims to enhance vigilance and thwart any potential threats or illegal activities during the national celebration. In Meghalaya, Operation Alert is underway from August 10...
The forthcoming Independence Day special of Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) has sparked controversy due to the inclusion of Colonel Sofiya Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, who are prominent figures of Operation Sindoor, alongside Commander Prerna Deosthalee. These officers, who conducted media briefings during the significant operation, are scheduled to appear in the episode airing...
Updated: Aug 13th, 2025 The White House’s Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs has approved a proposed rule that could change how H-1B visas for specialty occupations are allocated, according to a Bloomberg Law report. The decision suggests the regulation could be released soon for public review. The measure is expected to revive a Trump-era...
Following his declaration of a criminal emergency in Washington, DC, President Donald Trump has ordered the deployment of approximately 800 National Guard personnel to the nation’s capital, according to reports. The move, announced Tuesday, also places the city’s police department under federal control for an initial period of up to 30 days, as permitted by...
Days after the Chief of the Pakistan Army, Field Marshal Asim Munir, issued a nuclear threat towards India, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif cautioned on Tuesday that any effort to obstruct water flow into Pakistan would constitute a breach of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) and would provoke a “decisive response.” While addressing an event in...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit the United States next month, according to a report released on Wednesday. During this visit, Narendra Modi is set to participate in the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, and there is a possibility that he may also meet with US President Donald Trump, as...
Sambalpur: The Northern Range Police in Odisha has launched a drive aimed at preventing suicide and self-immolation across colleges in five districts. This initiative emphasizes mental health awareness, resilience-building, and outreach for helplines, with active involvement from police officials, educators, and community members. According to the announcement, the five districts involved are Sambalpur, Bargarh, Bolangir,...
A 60-year-old man was hospitalised with severe psychiatric symptoms after reportedly following a ChatGPT-generated diet plan that advised replacing table salt (sodium chloride) with sodium bromide, a potentially dangerous industrial chemical. According to a report published in the American College of Physicians Journal, the unnamed man had no prior psychiatric or medical history. He had...