Indian beauty and lifestyle influencer Ankush Bahuguna has garnered attention after sharing a memorable experience with global pop star Selena Gomez at a Rare Beauty event in Los Angeles. Ankush, recognized for challenging norms in the beauty industry, participated in an exclusive Rare Beauty baking class event, where he had the chance to bake tiramisu alongside Selena herself. He shared...
Man killed after civic garbage collection van rams two-wheelers in Jamalpur, driver arrested
A 50-year-old man lost his life and at least two others were injured when a municipal garbage collection van collided with two two-wheelers in the Jamalpur area of Ahmedabad early Thursday morning. The incident occurred during the Amdavad Municipal Corporation’s (AMC) regular door-to-door waste collection operations. According to police and eyewitness reports, the accident happened near the Pagthia area of...
Siddaramaiah criticizes PM Modi regarding the new tariffs
Bengaluru: Following the US administration’s decision to double tariffs on Indian goods to 50 percent, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of “favoring headline management over genuine diplomacy and national interests.” Commending Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his critiques of various policies enacted by the Narendra Modi government, Siddaramaiah stated that the Leader of Opposition...
Instagram introduces reposts, a map feature, and a ‘Friends’ tab; users claim resembles TikTok
Meta-owned Instagram announced a new rollout of three new features on Wednesday. To help users connect more effectively with their friends, the three features are: ‘reposts’, ‘friend map’, and ‘friends’ feed in the reels tab. Which posts can you repost? According to Instagram’s blog, “You can repost public reels and feed posts, making it easier for you to share your...
Shooting at US Army base leaves 5 soldiers injured
Five soldiers have been shot and injured during an active shooter incident at the US Army’s Fort Stewart in southeast Georgia state, according to an official social media post of the fort. The suspect is identified as Quornelius Radford, an automated logistics sergeant, according to John Lubas, commanding general of the 3rd Infantry Division. Radford used a personal handgun to...
70 individuals have rescued, over 50 missing in Uttarkashi flash floods: Army
Dehradun: As the rescue efforts in the Uttarkashi region, devastated by flash floods, reached their third day on Thursday, the Army reported that 70 individuals have been rescued thus far, while over 50 remain unaccounted for. Officials indicated that at least four fatalities have occurred due to the disaster that impacted this ecologically sensitive area on Tuesday afternoon. On Wednesday,...
Three CRPF jawans killed, eight injured as vehicle falls into gorge in J&K’s Udhampur
Udhampur: On Thursday, Three personnel from the CRPF lost their lives and eight others sustained injuries, some of which are severe, after the vehicle they were in fell into a deep gorge in the Basantgarh region of Udhampur district, Jammu and Kashmir. According to officials, the CRPF vehicle was on its way to a destination in the mountainous area when...
Vice President’s election notification issued, nomination process begins
The Election Commission of India has formally announced the election for the Vice President’s office, which is set for September 9, 2025. This declaration initiates the nomination process, with the deadline for submitting nominations being August 21. The scrutiny of nominations will occur on August 22, and candidates have until August 25 to withdraw their nominations. The position of Vice...
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan honors MS Swaminathan at centenary conference in Delhi
New Delhi: On Thursday, Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan honored Professor MS Swaminathan on the occasion of his birth centenary, referring to him as a selfless visionary who devoted his life to the nation and its farmers. During the MS Swaminathan Centenary International Conference at ICAR Pusa, Chouhan recited a poetic couplet to illustrate the eminent...
PM Modi says ready to pay ‘heavy price’ for welfare of farmers as trade war with US
On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that he is willing to absorb the costs associated with safeguarding India’s agricultural interests, particularly as the nation confronts rising trade tensions with the United States, which has imposed tariffs as high as 50%. During his address at the MS Swaminathan Centenary International Conference, PM Modi emphasized, “The welfare of our farmers is...