Indian cricket veteran Rohit Sharma has surged to the No.2 spot in the latest ICC ODI rankings for batters, despite not featuring in international cricket since the IPL 2025 season. His rise comes at the expense of former Pakistan captain Babar Azam, who dropped to the third position after a poor outing in the recent ODI series against the West...
India formally bids to host Commonwealth Games 2030, Ahmedabad proposed as venue
The Indian Olympic Association has approved India’s bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, with Ahmedabad suggested as the venue if the bid is successful. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) endorsed the proposal during its Special General Assembly, confirming that the government will cover the entire cost of hosting the event. The final bid documents must be submitted by August...
Man Buys ₹1 Crore ‘300-Year’ Gym Membership in China; Owner Disappears With Money
A bizarre case of fitness fraud has emerged from eastern China, where a man spent over ₹1 crore (871,000 yuan) on a 300-year gym membership and coaching packages, only to find the gym owner had vanished with his money. The man, identified as Jin, was a long-time customer at Ranyan Gym in Hangzhou’s Binjiang District. In May 2025, he was...
Clashes Erupt In Uri, J&K Before Independence Day, Resulting In Soldier’s Death
In anticipation of Independence Day, the Army successfully prevented an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Uri sector of north Kashmir on Tuesday, resulting in a fierce gunfight that claimed the life of one soldier in action. Following this encounter, the Army initiated a counter-infiltration operation and a suspected Border Action Team (BAT) operation in the...
BSF Launches ‘Operation Alert’ to Secure Borders Ahead of Independence Day
In preparation for India’s Independence Day, the Border Security Force (BSF) has launched a comprehensive security initiative, codenamed “Operation Alert”, across sensitive border regions in Meghalaya and Rajasthan. The move aims to enhance vigilance and thwart any potential threats or illegal activities during the national celebration. In Meghalaya, Operation Alert is underway from August 10 to August 16, focusing on...
KBC Episode Showcasing Officers Sofiya Qureshi & Vyomika Singh After ‘Op Sindoor’
The forthcoming Independence Day special of Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) has sparked controversy due to the inclusion of Colonel Sofiya Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, who are prominent figures of Operation Sindoor, alongside Commander Prerna Deosthalee. These officers, who conducted media briefings during the significant operation, are scheduled to appear in the episode airing on August 15, which has...
White House to replace H-1B visa lottery with wage-based selection
Updated: Aug 13th, 2025 The White House’s Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs has approved a proposed rule that could change how H-1B visas for specialty occupations are allocated, according to a Bloomberg Law report. The decision suggests the regulation could be released soon for public review. The measure is expected to revive a Trump-era plan that would give priority...
Trump deploys 800 National Guards in Washington DC, takes control of capital
Following his declaration of a criminal emergency in Washington, DC, President Donald Trump has ordered the deployment of approximately 800 National Guard personnel to the nation’s capital, according to reports. The move, announced Tuesday, also places the city’s police department under federal control for an initial period of up to 30 days, as permitted by law. White House Press Secretary...
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif threatens India on Indus treaty
Days after the Chief of the Pakistan Army, Field Marshal Asim Munir, issued a nuclear threat towards India, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif cautioned on Tuesday that any effort to obstruct water flow into Pakistan would constitute a breach of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) and would provoke a “decisive response.” While addressing an event in Islamabad, Sharif proclaimed, “The enemy...
PM Modi likely to visit US next month to attend UNGA session, may meet Trump
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit the United States next month, according to a report released on Wednesday. During this visit, Narendra Modi is set to participate in the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, and there is a possibility that he may also meet with US President Donald Trump, as stated in the report. The...