Ajay Singh has been re-elected as the President of the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) for a third consecutive term after defeating Jaslal Pradhan in the long-delayed elections. Singh, who is also the Managing Director of SpiceJet Airlines, secured 40 votes against Pradhan’s 26. The elections, which were postponed for over six months due to legal disputes, were conducted under...
Indian Cricket’s Jersey Jinx: A Pattern of Sponsorship Followed by Collapse
Over the last two decades, Indian cricket team jersey sponsors have frequently changed—but what’s more striking is the seemingly consistent pattern of companies reaching their peak while sponsoring the Men in Blue, only to suffer significant setbacks soon after. From Sahara to Byju’s and Dream11, the trend has sparked debates about whether cricket’s most sought-after advertising space brings more misfortune...
Massive Explosion at Karachi Fireworks Storage Facility Injures 25
At least 25 people were injured, some critically, following a powerful explosion at a fireworks storage facility in Karachi, Pakistan, on Thursday. According to police and hospital officials, the blast occurred in the southern port city, triggering panic among residents. Television footage showed thick plumes of smoke rising from the building where firecrackers were stored, while shattered glass from nearby...
Cindy Singh, 4th on FBI’s ‘10 most wanted fugitives’, arrested in India
Updated: Aug 21st, 2025 The FBI has announced the arrest of Cindy Rodriguez-Singh, one of its “10 Most Wanted Fugitives,” in India. Singh is wanted in the United States on charges related to the killing of her six-year-old son, Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez. She faces counts of unlawful flight to avoid prosecution and capital murder of a person under 10 years of...
Bhopal Administration Demolishes Illegal Construction by Machhli Family
Bhopal: Authorities in Madhya Pradesh’s capital city Bhopal on Thursday demolished illegal constructions belonging to the Machhli family on government land in the Kokta locality. The action comes as part of a crackdown following the arrest of Shawar Ahmed alias Machhli and his nephew Yasin Ahmed alias Machhli last month for possessing MDMA drugs under the state’s anti-drug campaign, ‘Nashe...
Parliament Adjourned Sine Die After Passing 15 Bills Amid Opposition Protests
The Monsoon Session of Parliament 2025 concluded on Thursday after being adjourned sine die a day ahead of schedule, following continuous protests by opposition parties demanding a debate on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar. Despite repeated disruptions, both Houses managed to pass 15 key bills during the 21 sittings spread over 32 days since July...
Actor Vijay Demands Abolition of NEET, Slams BJP, AIADMK, and DMK at Madurai Rally
Madurai: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and popular actor Vijay launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), urging its complete abolition in Tamil Nadu. Speaking at a massive rally in Madurai, Vijay said, “Because of your stubbornness, you continue to impose NEET on Tamil Nadu. It pains me to speak...
Election Commission Appoints Observers for Vice President Polls as Contest Heats Up
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has appointed two senior officers as Observers to oversee the upcoming Vice Presidential election, scheduled for September 9. The poll will see a direct contest between Justice (Retd.) B Sudershan Reddy, supported by the Opposition’s INDIA bloc, and the NDA candidate, C P Radhakrishnan. The last date for filing nominations is August 21, while...
Assam Suspends Aadhaar Issuance for Adults Except SC, ST, and Tea Garden Workers
The Assam Cabinet has decided to suspend the issuance of new Aadhaar cards for individuals above 18 years of age for one year, except for those belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and tea garden communities. The decision aims to prevent illegal foreigners from obtaining Aadhaar cards and falsely claiming Indian citizenship. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced...
PM Modi, President Macron Discuss Ukraine, Gaza Conflicts in Strategic Dialogue
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephone conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday, during which the two leaders exchanged views on key global issues, including the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the ongoing situation in West Asia. Taking to social media platform X, PM Modi described the discussion as “very good,” highlighting their shared commitment to diplomatic efforts aimed at...