The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Mumbai and its suburban areas, forecasting light to moderate rainfall with thundershowers on Saturday. The warning comes after consecutive days of heavy monsoon showers that have caused waterlogging and disruptions across the city. In addition to Mumbai, the IMD has issued orange alerts for Pune, Thane, Raigad, Satara, Jalna,...
ED Secures First-Ever INTERPOL Purple Notice to Uncover Trade-Based Money Laundering Network
In a historic move, India’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) has obtained its first-ever INTERPOL Purple Notice, signalling a major breakthrough in the country’s fight against international financial crimes. The notice, issued on August 21, 2025, aims to alert global law enforcement agencies about a sophisticated trade-based money laundering racket exposed by ED investigators. The Purple Notice, one of eight international notices...
Tollywood Star Allu Arjun Mourns Grandmother Allu Kanakaratnam’s Passing at 94
Tollywood superstar Allu Arjun’s grandmother, Allu Kanakaratnam, wife of legendary actor Allu Ramalingaiah, passed away on Saturday morning, August 30, at 1:45 AM in Hyderabad due to age-related ailments. She was 94. Allu Arjun, who shares a close bond with his grandmother, was in Mumbai shooting for his upcoming film AA22xA6 with director Atlee. Upon hearing the news, he immediately...
Federal appeals court strikes down Trump’s reciprocal tariffs in reprieve for India
In a possible reprieve for India, a federal appeals court has struck down the reciprocal tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump, ruling he did not have the extensive powers to set them. The court, however, left the tariffs in place till October 14 to give the Trump administration time to appeal to the Supreme Court. Soon after the decision...
Nandamuri Balakrishna’s Akhanda 2 Release Postponed; New Date to Be Announced
The highly anticipated Telugu film Akhanda 2, starring Nandamuri Balakrishna and directed by Boyapati Srinu, will not release on its originally scheduled date of September 25. The makers have announced that the release has been postponed, with a new date to be revealed later. The production team shared the update on social media, describing the film as “a festival of...
Misdiagnosed by AI: Ireland Man Discovers Stage-4 Cancer After Delayed Treatment
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of modern workplaces and daily life, assisting with everything from productivity to communication. Increasingly, people are also turning to AI tools for personal matters, including health-related questions. However, experts warn that blindly trusting AI-generated medical advice can have devastating consequences, as shown in a recent case from Ireland. According to reports, 37-year-old...
Pakistan Signals Willingness for Comprehensive & Respectful Dialogue with India, Asserts It “Will Not Beg” for Talks
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar announced today that the country is open to engaging in a comprehensive and dignified dialogue with India, covering all outstanding issues—most notably the Jammu and Kashmir dispute—but firmly emphasized that “Pakistan will not beg for talks”. Dar reiterated that Pakistan’s position adheres to its longstanding posture: a composite dialogue encompassing a...
Floodwaters Flood Pakistan’s Wagah Border Side as India’s Remains Dry; Social Media Roars
A video capturing the stark disparity at the Wagah–Attari border has gone viral, showing Pakistan Rangers marching through knee-deep floodwaters while the Indian side remains impeccably dry and orderly. The footage, reportedly shot during the daily Beating Retreat ceremony, also reveals garbage piles and sandbags amassed on the Pakistani side. As social media erupted in reactions, netizens drew ireful comparisons—recalling...
UP Private Medical Colleges Face Legal Scrutiny Over Sudden MBBS Fee Hikes
Private medical colleges in Uttar Pradesh are under legal scrutiny following complaints of sudden and steep MBBS fee hikes during the 2024-25 academic session. Students and parents have raised concerns over the legality of these increases, alleging violations of NEET guidelines that prohibit mid-session hikes and cap annual fee increases at 5% or 15% over three years. In Kanpur’s Rama...
Maratha Quota Stir Intensifies as Manoj Jarange Continues Hunger Strike at Mumbai’s Azad Maidan
The Maratha quota agitation entered its second day on Saturday as activist Manoj Jarange Patil continued his indefinite hunger strike at Mumbai’s historic Azad Maidan, vowing not to relent until the Maharashtra government meets the community’s demand for reservations. Jarange began his fast on Friday morning, drawing tens of thousands of supporters from across the state. Despite heavy rain, traffic...