The much-anticipated Alaska summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded without a clear breakthrough, leaving India in a difficult position. Hopes for a positive outcome that could have averted an additional 25% US tariff on Indian exports were dashed, as the two leaders failed to resolve their differences over the Ukraine conflict. Despite warm diplomatic...
Five police officers killed, eight Injured in multiple militant attacks in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Updated: Aug 15th, 2025 A wave of coordinated militant assaults across Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province has left at least five police personnel dead and eight others wounded, as per multiple reports. In Peshawar’s Hassan Khel area, militants reportedly attacked a police station and two checkpoints, resulting in the death of one constable and injuries to another. In Upper Dir, a...
Nagaland Governor La Ganesan Passes Away at 80 in Chennai
Nagaland Governor La Ganesan passed away on Friday, August 15, at Chennai’s Apollo Hospital, officials confirmed. He was 80 years old and had been undergoing treatment in the ICU for the past few days. The Governor breathed his last at 6:23 pm. According to reports, Ganesan collapsed at his residence in T Nagar, Chennai, on August 8, sustaining a head...
Andhra Pradesh Launches ‘Stree Shakti’ Scheme Offering Free Bus Travel for Women
The Andhra Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, on Friday launched the “Stree Shakti” scheme, a landmark initiative providing free bus travel for women across the state. The launch event in Amaravati saw the participation of key NDA allies and ministers, including Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan and IT Minister Nara Lokesh. Under this scheme, all girls, women,...
4 Pilgrims Killed, 25 Injured as Pickup Truck Falls into Gorge in Himachal’s Kangra
A tragic road accident in Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra district claimed the lives of four pilgrims and left around 25 others injured on Friday. The incident took place near Jadrangal on the Chamunda-Dharamshala road, close to Ikku Mod, when a pickup truck carrying devotees reportedly lost control and plunged into a deep gorge. The victims were returning from the Mata Chamunda...
Centre Proposes 3-Pillar GST Reform Plan Focused on Simplicity, Stability, and Growth
The Government of India has introduced a strategic, three-pillar framework for the next phase of Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms. This proposal aims to streamline the tax structure, enhance ease of compliance, and support sustainable economic growth. It has been submitted to the Group of Ministers (GoM), constituted by the GST Council, for detailed deliberation and consensus building with...
Mumbai CNG BEST Bus Catches Fire in Vikhroli, No Injuries
Mumbai witnessed a major scare on Friday afternoon when a CNG-run bus operated by the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) caught fire in the Vikhroli area. Fortunately, no passengers were injured in the incident. This marks the second case of a BEST bus fire within a month, raising concerns over passenger safety and bus maintenance. According to officials, the...
SC Slaps ₹1 Lakh Penalty on BSNL for Filing ‘Frivolous’ Petition in Compassionate Appointment Case
The Supreme Court has strongly criticized Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) for filing what it termed a “totally frivolous” petition challenging a Madhya Pradesh High Court decision in favor of a man seeking compassionate appointment. A bench comprising Justices Ahsanuddin Amanullah and S V N Bhatti expressed sharp displeasure over BSNL’s decision to escalate the matter to the apex court....
Portion of Humayun’s Tomb Dome Collapses in Delhi; Several Feared Trapped
A major accident occurred on Friday inside the Humayun’s Tomb complex in Delhi’s Nizamuddin area when the roof of a room near a mosque collapsed, leaving at least 12 people injured. According to officials, the roof of a restroom adjacent to the wall of Pate Shah’s dargah gave way, initially trapping several people underneath. The Delhi Fire Services (DFS) first...
5 Police Officers Killed, 8 Injured in Coordinated Militant Attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
A series of coordinated militant attacks across Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province claimed the lives of five police officers and left eight others injured, according to multiple reports. In Peshawar’s Hassan Khel area, militants launched an assault on a police station and two security checkpoints, killing one constable and injuring another. In Upper Dir, a Quick Response Force vehicle was ambushed...