New Delhi: India is preparing to celebrate its 11th National Handloom Day on Thursday, August 7. This annual event aims to highlight the richness and significance of the nation’s handloom heritage while also honoring the skill and artistry of Indian weavers. Handloom sarees, a vital aspect of India’s textile legacy, have found their way into the wardrobes of many people...
India Slams Trump’s Additional 25% Tariff as “Unfair, Unjustified and Unreasonable”
India has strongly condemned the United States’ decision to impose an additional 25% tariff on Indian imports, raising the overall levy to 50%, in retaliation for India’s continued purchase of Russian oil. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued a sharp statement on Wednesday, calling the move “unfair, unjustified, and unreasonable,” while vowing to take all necessary steps to...
Kajol’s film ‘The Trial 2’ is set to premiere in September
Mumbai: Actress Kajol is preparing to return as Noyonika in the upcoming second season of ‘The Trial’. On Wednesday, the producers announced details regarding the second season, confirming its release on JioHotstar on September 19, 2025. The series, directed by Umesh Bist and produced by Banijay Asia, features a talented cast including Jisshu Sengupta, Sonali Kulkarni, Sheeba Chadha, Alyy Khan,...
Stanford University lays off over 360 employees, slashes $140 million from budget amid policy shifts
Updated: Aug 6th, 2025 The famed Ivy League varsity, Stanford University, has announced laying off over 360 staff members and slashing its budget by $140 million for the 2025-26 academic year, citing financial pressures triggered by federal policy changes and rising taxation on university endowments. As part of the cost-cutting measures, 363 staff positions will be eliminated this fall, the...
Trump Slaps Additional 25% Tariff on India Over Russian Oil Purchases, Total Tariff Reaches 50%
In a move that escalates trade tensions between Washington and New Delhi, U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an Executive Order imposing an additional 25% tariff on Indian exports, raising the total levy to 50%. This drastic step follows U.S. concerns over India’s continued purchases of Russian crude oil, despite repeated warnings from Washington. According to the White House,...
Perseids Meteor Shower 2025 to dazzle skies in August
Updated: Aug 6th, 2025 Image source: NASA website The Perseids Meteor Shower, is all set to light up the night skies across India during its peak on the night of August 12–13. Known for producing bright meteors and fireballs, the Perseids are eagerly anticipated by astronomers and stargazers around the world. The Perseids are famed for their long-lasting trails, vivid...
Abhishek Nayar Returns to KKR, Set to Mentor UP Warriorz in WPL
Abhishek Nayar, who recently faced an abrupt end to his tenure as the assistant coach of Team India, has made a swift comeback to the Indian Premier League (IPL) circuit. Following his dismissal from the BCCI setup, Nayar has rejoined the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and also taken up the role of mentor for the Women’s Premier League (WPL) franchise...
Can UPI Remain Free Forever? RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra Clarifies
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra has clarified that he never stated that Unified Payments Interface (UPI) cannot remain free forever. Speaking at the post-RBI policy conference, Malhotra said, “I want to clarify that I never said UPI can’t remain free forever. There are costs, and these costs have to be paid by someone.” He further explained that...
PM Modi to Visit China for SCO Summit in First Trip Since Galwan Clash
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to travel to China later this month to attend the annual Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, marking his first visit to the country since the deadly Galwan Valley clash in 2020 that led to a sharp deterioration in India-China relations. The SCO summit, scheduled to be held in Beijing, will bring together the heads...
Ajaz Khan Denied Anticipatory Bail by Tis Hazari Court in Pornographic Content Case
The Tis Hazari Court in Delhi has rejected the anticipatory bail plea of actor Ajaz Khan in a case involving the alleged publication and circulation of pornographic content online. The court observed that Khan had failed to comply with two investigation notices issued by the authorities, and emphasized that his custodial interrogation was necessary to collect vital digital evidence. Ajaz...