Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, just days after his high-profile meeting with US President Donald Trump in Alaska to discuss ending the ongoing war in Ukraine. According to an official statement from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), PM Modi reiterated India’s consistent stance on the conflict, emphasizing the need for a peaceful resolution....
Sherrod Brown Announces Senate Comeback Bid, Vows to Champion Ohio Workers
Ohio Democrat Sherrod Brown officially launched his campaign Monday to reclaim a U.S. Senate seat next year, aiming for a political comeback after his bitter loss to Republican Bernie Moreno last fall. Brown, one of Ohio’s most prominent Democrats, expressed confidence that his pro-working-class message will resonate with voters once again. Brown is challenging Republican Sen. Jon Husted, a former...
Ishan Kishan Out of Duleep Trophy Opener, Abhimanyu Easwaran Named East Zone Captain
In a major blow to East Zone ahead of the Duleep Trophy 2025 opener, wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan has been ruled out after sustaining an injury during his County Championship stint with Nottinghamshire. Following Kishan’s exit, experienced opener Abhimanyu Easwaran has been appointed captain for the upcoming clash against Shubman Gill-led North Zone, scheduled to begin on August 28. Assam’s Riyan...
Malayalam Film Director Nisar Passes Away at 65
Veteran Malayalam filmmaker Nisar, known for delivering mainstream films on modest budgets, passed away on Monday at the age of 65 while undergoing treatment in Changanassery, Kerala, industry sources confirmed. Born in Thrikkodithanam near Changanassery, Nisar made his directorial debut in 1994 with the hit film Sudinam. Over the next two decades, he directed 27 films in Malayalam and Tamil,...
Two Dead in Light Plane Crash in Kazakhstan’s Akmola Region
A light aircraft crashed in Kazakhstan’s Akmola region, killing two people on board, the country’s transport ministry confirmed on Monday. The incident occurred in the Tselinograd district when an Aerostar R40F UP-LA229 aircraft went down during a general aviation flight. Fortunately, the plane did not catch fire upon impact. According to the ministry’s press service, a commission has been formed...
4.3 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Assam’s Nagaon, Seventh Quake in August
An earthquake measuring 4.3 on the Richter scale struck Assam’s Nagaon district on Monday, making it the seventh tremor recorded in the state this month and the third in the district, according to officials. The quake, which occurred at 12:09 PM, had its epicenter at a depth of 35 kilometers, as reported by the National Center for Seismology. The tremors...
Head-On Collision Between Two Buses in Ganjam Leaves Driver Critically Injured
A serious road accident took place in Ganjam district near the Dhanantara Panchayat office under Sheragada police limits when two passenger buses collided head-on. According to reports, an OSRTC bus traveling from Sheragada towards Puri was hit by a private bus named Chandratara coming from the Hinjilikatu side. The impact of the collision left ten passengers on the OSRTC bus...
CP Radhakrishnan Meets PM Modi After NDA Vice Presidential Nomination
CP Radhakrishnan, the National Democratic Alliance’s (NDA) nominee for the Vice Presidential election, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence in New Delhi. The meeting is considered a significant step in the NDA’s efforts to consolidate support ahead of the upcoming Vice Presidential poll. Prime Minister Modi shared a post on X stating, “Met Thiru CP Radhakrishnan Ji. Conveyed...
Mamata Banerjee May Skip PM Modi’s Kolkata Metro Inauguration Amid Political Tensions
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is unlikely to attend the inauguration of three major Kolkata Metro projects by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 22, according to a senior state government official. The decision comes against the backdrop of alleged harassment and linguistic discrimination faced by Bengali migrants in BJP-ruled states. The official stated that protests are ongoing against...
Opposition Considers Impeachment of CEC Gyanesh Kumar Amid ‘Vote Theft’ Allegations
The political storm over alleged voter fraud escalated as the Opposition bloc INDIA is considering moving an impeachment motion against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. The move comes amid mounting allegations of “vote theft” by the Election Commission, which the Opposition claims was carried out in collusion with the ruling BJP. Congress MP and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi...