On Tuesday, the Election Commission announced that since the Bihar draft voter list was released on August 1, no political party has contacted them regarding the addition or removal of names from the rolls. The draft roll will remain accessible until September 1 for claims and objections, allowing parties and individuals to request the inclusion of eligible citizens who were...
Will raise tariffs on India substantially in next 24 hours: Trump
Updated: Aug 5th, 2025 Trump threatens high tariffs on India twice in 24 hours US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that he is going to further raise tariffs on India in the next 24 hours, after announcing 25% tariffs from August 7. In an interview with CNBC, Trump said he will raise tariffs on India, revising the earlier settled...
India maintains a longstanding commitment to peace in the South China Sea: MEA
India’s stance on the South China Sea is “clear and consistent,” viewing it as a component of the global commons, as stated by the Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday. During a special briefing regarding the current visit of Philippine President Ferdinand R Marcos Jr, MEA Secretary (East) P Kumaran expressed that India has a “lasting interest” in maintaining peace...
Actress Shehnaaz Gill has admitted to the hospital, Karan Veer Mehra has paid her a visit
Actor Shehnaaz Gill has been admitted to the hospital due to an unexpected health issue, although the precise cause has not been officially confirmed. On Monday, fellow actor and ‘Bigg Boss 18’ champion Karan Veer Mehra visited her and subsequently shared a video update with fans on social media, encouraging them to keep her in their thoughts and prayers. In...
The supplementary results for CBSE Class 10 in 2025 have announced, a pass rate of 48.68%
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially announced the results for the Class 10 Supplementary Exams for 2025 on August 5. This year’s overall pass rate is 48.68%, indicating a modest performance from students who sought to enhance their board exam results. A total of 1,43,648 students registered for the compartment exams conducted from July 15 to 22...
TCS employee is sleeping on footpath outside Pune office due ‘no money’, company responds
A viral photo shows Saurabh More, a Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) employee, resting on the pavement outside the company’s Sahyadri Park office in Pune. With a bag serving as a pillow and a handwritten note next to him, he expressed that he had no choice but to sleep on the footpath due to unpaid wages. Originally shared by the Instagram...
Trade statistics challenge the West’s criticism of India’s relationship with Russia
On Monday, India defended its energy trade with Russia following accusations from U.S. President Donald Trump, who claimed that New Delhi was benefiting from discounted Russian oil and threatened to impose higher tariffs. The Ministry of External Affairs issued a strong statement asserting that India’s imports are essential for providing affordable energy to its citizens, labeling the actions of the...
BIGHIT Refutes Rumors of a BTS–Michael Jackson Tribute Album
Recent rumors regarding BTS’s supposed involvement in a Michael Jackson tribute album have been decisively addressed by BigHit Music. The entertainment agency issued an official statement on August 5, clarifying that the internationally renowned K-pop group has no ties to the rumored project honoring the late King of Pop. The speculation began after The Irish Sun published an article on...
India & Philippines Introduce Visa-Free Travel & Direct Flights to Enhance Tourism
In a significant move to enhance tourism and strengthen people-to-people connections, the Philippines has announced that Indian tourists will be permitted to enter the country without a visa. In turn, India will offer free e-visa services to travelers from the Philippines. Additionally, both countries are set to initiate direct flights between Delhi and Manila later this year to improve connectivity....
7 police officers in Delhi have suspended After Dummy Bomb Evades Security at Red Fort
Seven personnel from the Delhi Police have been suspended for failing to identify a dummy explosive during a mock drill at the historic Red Fort. Sources indicate that operatives from the Special Cell, disguised as civilians, successfully infiltrated the area with a dummy bomb—highlighting a significant failure in surveillance protocols. This drill, aimed at assessing alertness and response strategies, was...