Updated: Aug 19th, 2025 Russian President Vladimir Putin and his American counterpart Donald Trump on Tuesday held a telephonic conversation reaffirming their commitment to continuing direct talks between Moscow and Kyiv delegations. Confirming the development, Russian President’s aide Yuri Ushakov said the conversation took place at the US President’s initiative. According to Ushakov, during the...
Ahmedabad is set to become a global sports hub in 2025 as it prepares to host three major international tournaments — the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championship, the Asian Aquatics Championship, and the AFC Under-17 Asian Cup Qualifiers. The Commonwealth Weightlifting Championship 2025 will be held at the Naranpura Sports Complex from August 24 to 30, with...
Five days after a devastating cloudburst struck the Machail Mata Yatra base camp in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has stated that the chances of finding the 70 missing individuals alive are extremely low. The tragedy, which claimed at least 64 lives, has left rescue teams racing against time. Speaking to...
Prithvi Shaw delivered a strong statement to his critics by scoring a brilliant century on his debut for Maharashtra in the Buchi Babu Invitational Tournament at Guru Nanak College on Tuesday. The 25-year-old opener, who made a switch from Mumbai earlier this year, reached his hundred off 122 balls, displaying remarkable composure on a tricky...
The strike by Air Canada flight attendants has officially ended after the union reached a tentative agreement with the airline. The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), which represents around 10,000 flight attendants, announced the development on Tuesday following several days of disruptions. The strike, which began after midnight on Saturday, caused widespread cancellations affecting...
The Union Cabinet has approved a bill aimed at regulating online gaming, which is expected to be introduced in the Lok Sabha tomorrow, according to sources. The legislation seeks to establish a legal framework for online gaming platforms while imposing strict penalties on gambling conducted through digital applications. The bill addresses key issues such as...
India on Tuesday announced their 15-member squad for the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025, with Harmanpreet Kaur named as captain. Star batter Smriti Mandhana will serve as vice-captain for the marquee event. However, the major surprise came with the omission of young opener Shafali Verma from the squad. The team includes wicket-keepers Yashtika Bhatia and...
India’s Test captain Shubman Gill has been appointed as the T20I vice-captain for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025, starting September 9 in the UAE. Gill, who last featured in a T20I for India in July last year, returns to the shortest format as Suryakumar Yadav’s deputy. In Gill’s absence, Axar Patel had been serving as...
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Centre’s proposal on GST rate rationalisation before the Group of Ministers (GoM) during a two-day meeting starting August 20 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The meeting, chaired by Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, will take place on August 20 and 21, beginning at 12 noon, according to...
Updated: Aug 19th, 2025 Image: AI generated In today’s era of rapid technological advancement, a Chinese firm is preparing to introduce a groundbreaking innovation in childbirth. The company is developing a robot capable of carrying and delivering a baby, a first-of-its-kind technology, especially for women unable to conceive naturally or those concerned about pregnancy-related complications....