Mumbai: Actress Kajol is preparing to return as Noyonika in the upcoming second season of ‘The Trial’. On Wednesday, the producers announced details regarding the second season, confirming its release on JioHotstar on September 19, 2025. The series, directed by Umesh Bist and produced by Banijay Asia, features a talented cast including Jisshu Sengupta, Sonali...
Month: August 2025
Stanford University lays off over 360 employees, slashes $140 million from budget amid policy shifts
Updated: Aug 6th, 2025 The famed Ivy League varsity, Stanford University, has announced laying off over 360 staff members and slashing its budget by $140 million for the 2025-26 academic year, citing financial pressures triggered by federal policy changes and rising taxation on university endowments. As part of the cost-cutting measures, 363 staff positions will...
Trump Slaps Additional 25% Tariff on India Over Russian Oil Purchases, Total Tariff Reaches 50%
In a move that escalates trade tensions between Washington and New Delhi, U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an Executive Order imposing an additional 25% tariff on Indian exports, raising the total levy to 50%. This drastic step follows U.S. concerns over India’s continued purchases of Russian crude oil, despite repeated warnings from Washington....
Perseids Meteor Shower 2025 to dazzle skies in August
Updated: Aug 6th, 2025 Image source: NASA website The Perseids Meteor Shower, is all set to light up the night skies across India during its peak on the night of August 12–13. Known for producing bright meteors and fireballs, the Perseids are eagerly anticipated by astronomers and stargazers around the world. The Perseids are famed...
Abhishek Nayar Returns to KKR, Set to Mentor UP Warriorz in WPL
Abhishek Nayar, who recently faced an abrupt end to his tenure as the assistant coach of Team India, has made a swift comeback to the Indian Premier League (IPL) circuit. Following his dismissal from the BCCI setup, Nayar has rejoined the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and also taken up the role of mentor for the...
Can UPI Remain Free Forever? RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra Clarifies
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra has clarified that he never stated that Unified Payments Interface (UPI) cannot remain free forever. Speaking at the post-RBI policy conference, Malhotra said, “I want to clarify that I never said UPI can’t remain free forever. There are costs, and these costs have to be paid by...
PM Modi to Visit China for SCO Summit in First Trip Since Galwan Clash
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to travel to China later this month to attend the annual Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, marking his first visit to the country since the deadly Galwan Valley clash in 2020 that led to a sharp deterioration in India-China relations. The SCO summit, scheduled to be held in Beijing,...
Ajaz Khan Denied Anticipatory Bail by Tis Hazari Court in Pornographic Content Case
The Tis Hazari Court in Delhi has rejected the anticipatory bail plea of actor Ajaz Khan in a case involving the alleged publication and circulation of pornographic content online. The court observed that Khan had failed to comply with two investigation notices issued by the authorities, and emphasized that his custodial interrogation was necessary to...
Drinking Coffee at Night May Trigger Impulsive Behaviour in Women, Study Finds
For many, coffee is more than just a beverage — it’s a comforting ritual, a source of energy, and a companion during late nights or long work shifts. However, new research suggests that drinking coffee at night could do more than just keep you awake; it might influence your behaviour. A study conducted by the...
ED Raids 11 Locations In Delhi & Uttarakhand In Rs 260 Cr Global Cyber Fraud Case
New Delhi, Aug 6 – On Wednesday, the Enforcement Directorate executed searches at various locations in the national capital region and Uttarakhand as part of an investigation into money laundering associated with a global cyber fraud network that has defrauded both Indian and foreign nationals of funds amounting to crores of rupees, according to official...









