The Indian government has confirmed that the national cricket team will take part in the Asia Cup 2025, even as the longstanding ban on bilateral sporting ties with Pakistan remains firmly in place. A senior official from the Sports Ministry clarified that while India will continue to avoid bilateral series with Pakistan—neither hosting Pakistani teams...
Updated: Aug 21st, 2025 Image source: nhc.noaa.gov Hurricane Erin is moving closer to the US East Coast and is expected to bring dangerous conditions across several regions in the coming days, according to forecasts. The storm is projected to generate life-threatening surf and rip currents along the beaches of the Bahamas, Bermuda, Atlantic Canada, and...
As tensions increase between Washington and New Delhi over US tariffs related to India’s purchase of Russian oil, former US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley has issued a firm warning. She believes the bilateral relationship is at serious risk and called for a course correction, emphasising that strengthening ties with India is crucial...
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz have approved a military plan for the takeover of Gaza City, which has been named Operation Gideon’s Chariots II, according to reports. The Israeli military has reportedly begun the initial phases of the operation, with forces already positioned on the outskirts of Gaza City. Officials...
A significant reform in India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) structure is on the horizon. The Group of Ministers (GoM) on GST, chaired by Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, has agreed to the Centre’s proposal to streamline the existing tax system by eliminating the 12% and 28% slabs. This reform is aimed at making...
On the final day of the Monsoon Session, the Rajya Sabha passed the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, just a day after it cleared the Lok Sabha. This landmark legislation seeks to prohibit harmful online money-based gaming activities, including gambling and betting, while promoting skill-based e-sports and non-monetary social games. Introduced by Electronics...
Updated: Aug 21st, 2025 At least 13 people were reportedly killed after gunmen opened fire inside a mosque during morning prayers in Katsina state, northwestern Nigeria, on Tuesday, according to reports. The incident took place in Unguwan Mantau town. While no group has claimed responsibility so far, such attacks are frequently reported in Nigeria’s northwestern...
Eighteen people have been taken into custody in US’ Oregon for vandalising Microsoft’s campus in Redmond during a protest against the company’s business dealings with Israel. The Redmond Police Department confirmed the arrests in a post on X, stating that the incident occurred on August 20. “18 arrested for various charges during a protest at...
Amid escalating US tariffs on Indian goods, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has urged Russian companies to strengthen their engagement with India and explore new trade and investment opportunities. Speaking in Moscow, Mr Jaishankar highlighted India’s rapidly growing economy, ‘Make in India’ initiatives, and modernisation efforts as major drivers for collaboration. “India, with a GDP...
A shocking case from Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, has surfaced where a woman alleged that her husband forced her to exercise for three hours daily to achieve a body like Bollywood actress Nora Fatehi. According to the complaint, failure to follow this routine meant she would be denied food. The woman, identified as Shanu, married Shivam...