A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Indonesia’s Sulawesi island on Sunday, according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ). The tremor occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers (6.21 miles), GFZ reported. No immediate reports of casualties or damage have been received so far. Meanwhile, a separate earthquake of magnitude 4.9 jolted Afghanistan late on Saturday night, the National Center...
NDA to Finalize Vice Presidential Candidate Today as BJP Parliamentary Board Meets
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) parliamentary board will convene on Sunday to finalize the National Democratic Alliance’s (NDA) candidate for the upcoming Vice Presidential election, scheduled for September 9. The polls were necessitated after the resignation of 74-year-old Jagdeep Dhankhar, who stepped down citing health concerns. According to party sources quoted, the meeting is scheduled for August 17, 2025, at...
Cloudburst in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir: 4 Dead, Six Injured, Rescue Ops Underway
A devastating cloudburst struck the remote Jod Ghati village in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir during the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday, claiming four lives and leaving six others injured, officials confirmed. The sudden downpour cut off access to the affected area and caused extensive damage to land and property. Union Minister Jitendra Singh, in a post on...
Gunfire Erupts at Bigg Boss Winner Elvish Yadav’s Gurugram Residence
In a shocking incident, multiple gunshots were fired at the Gurugram residence of YouTuber and Bigg Boss OTT 2 winner Elvish Yadav early Sunday morning. According to the police, the attack occurred between 5 am and 6 am when three bike-borne assailants opened fire, discharging nearly 25 to 30 rounds before escaping from the scene. Fortunately, no injuries were reported....
Jackie Shroff and PETA India Gift Life-Size Mechanical Elephant to Kerala Temple
In a unique step towards cruelty-free temple traditions, Bollywood actor Jackie Shroff and PETA India have donated a life-size mechanical elephant to the historic Nediyathali Sri Siva Temple in Kodungallur, Kerala. The three-meter-tall, 800-kilogram robotic elephant, named Thaleeswaran, was gifted to honor the temple’s decision never to own or hire live elephants. The inauguration ceremony featured a traditional Panchari Melam...
Veteran Actress Jyoti Chandekar Passes Away at 68
Veteran Marathi actress Jyoti Chandekar has passed away at the age of 68, leaving the Marathi film and television industry in deep mourning. The mother of popular actress Tejaswini Pandit, Jyoti Chandekar breathed her last after a prolonged illness. Her final rites will be performed at Vaikunth crematorium in Pune. Jyoti Chandekar, who started acting at the young age of...
ECI Urges Parties to Raise Electoral Roll Errors During Claims and Objections Period
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has clarified that political parties should raise any discrepancies in electoral rolls during the designated claims and objections period, rather than after elections. Responding to allegations of “vote theft” and manipulation, the poll body emphasized that electoral rolls are shared with political parties ahead of elections to allow them to verify and report errors....
Shah Rukh Khan Confirms Next Film ‘King’ During #AskSRK Session
The speculation surrounding Shah Rukh Khan’s upcoming film with Siddharth Anand has finally been put to rest. The superstar confirmed during his popular #AskSRK session on X that his next big-screen outing is indeed titled “King.” A fan asked, “When is your next movie releasing? Is it King or any other movie?” To this, Shah Rukh Khan replied, “Just KING…...
Rajasthan Patwari Exam: Over 6.7 Lakh Candidates to Appear on August 17 Across 1,030 Centres
The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) is set to conduct the Patwari recruitment examination tomorrow, August 17, 2025. A massive 6.76 lakh candidates have registered for the exam, which will take place in two shifts across 1,030 centres in Rajasthan. The first shift will be held from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and the second shift is scheduled from 3:00...
MS Dhoni and Gautam Gambhir Reunite at Star-Studded Wedding Ceremony
Indian cricket fans witnessed a rare reunion of two legends as MS Dhoni and Gautam Gambhir were seen together at a high-profile wedding ceremony. The event, held for Utkarsh Sanghvi, the brother of Gujarat’s Minister of State Harsh Sanghvi, turned into a star-studded affair, featuring some of the biggest names in Indian cricket. The picture of Dhoni and Gambhir engaged...