Mumbai, August 16: A tragic incident marred Dahi Handi celebrations in Mumbai on Saturday when a 32-year-old participant lost his life while preparing for the event in Mankhurd. The deceased, identified as Jagmohan Shivkiran Chaudhari from Bal Govinda Pathak in Maharashtra Nagar, was reportedly tying the Dahi Handi rope from the first floor of a G+1 structure when he slipped...
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to Visit India for Border Talks on August 18–19
Chinese Foreign Minister and Politburo member Wang Yi will visit India on August 18–19, 2025, following an invitation from National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval. During his visit, Wang Yi and NSA Doval will engage in the 24th round of Special Representatives’ talks on the India–China boundary question, an ongoing mechanism aimed at resolving border-related issues between the two nations....
Hillary Clinton says she’d nominate Trump for Nobel Peace prize, if he ends Ukraine war
In an unexpected twist, former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said she would nominate her longtime political rival US President Donald Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize – if he manages to end the Russia-Ukraine war without forcing Kyiv to cede any territory to Moscow. Clinton made the surprising remark just hours before Trump’s high-stakes meeting with Russian President...
UK Urges Citizens to Delete Emails, Photos to Help Tackle Water Crisis
In a unique move to combat its deepening drought crisis, the UK’s National Drought Group is asking citizens to delete old emails, unused photos, and other digital clutter. While the request may seem unusual, the rationale lies in the massive water usage by data centres, which require vast amounts of water to cool their servers. By reducing the amount of...
Delhi Hit-And-Run: 40-Year-Old Man Killed After SUV Rams Bike In Moti Nagar, Driver Absconding
A tragic hit-and-run incident in Delhi’s Moti Nagar claimed the life of a 40-year-old man late on Friday night after an SUV rammed his bike from behind. The victim, identified as Bikshu Lal, was reportedly standing with his bike on the roadside when the speeding SUV hit him, causing severe injuries that led to his instant death. According to the...
Javed Akhtar Schools Troll Suggesting He Celebrate Pakistan Independence Day
On India’s 79th Independence Day, veteran lyricist and writer Javed Akhtar shared a heartfelt message on social media platform X, reminding people that the nation’s freedom came after immense sacrifices, not as a mere gift. He wrote, “Happy Independence Day to all my Indian sisters and brothers. Let’s not forget this independence was not given to us on a platter....
Zelenskyy to Meet Trump in Washington After Alaska Summit Fails to Yield Ukraine Peace Deal
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Saturday, August 16, that he will meet US President Donald Trump in Washington next week, following Trump’s summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, which ended without a peace agreement on Ukraine. Zelenskyy said he had a “long and substantive” discussion with Trump after the Alaska summit and thanked the US leader for...
J&K CM Omar Abdullah Visits Kishtwar Cloudburst Victims, Announces Ex-Gratia Relief
Srinagar, Aug 16: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah visited Kishtwar on Friday to meet families affected by the devastating cloudburst that struck Chasoti village. The incident, which triggered massive landslides, claimed the lives of at least 60 people, most of them pilgrims, while several others were injured or remain missing. Expressing deep grief over the tragedy, the Chief...
Irfan Pathan Says Hardik Pandya, Not Kohli or Rohit, Behind His IPL 2025 Commentary Exit
Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has finally addressed the speculation surrounding his removal from the IPL 2025 commentary panel. Contrary to widespread reports citing friction with Virat Kohli or Rohit Sharma, Pathan clarified that it was actually Hardik Pandya who expressed displeasure with some of his broadcast comments. This, he revealed, was the true reason for his exit—not any criticism...
Harbhajan Singh Urges India to Boycott Pakistan Clash in Asia Cup 2025 After Pahalgam Attack
As the Asia Cup 2025 prepares to kick off in the UAE on September 9, the highly anticipated clash between India and Pakistan has already sparked intense debate. This would mark the first meeting between the two cricketing rivals since the deadly Pahalgam terror attack in April, which claimed several innocent lives and escalated tensions between the neighboring nations. In...