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Delhi High Court dismisses CIC`s order to disclose info on PM Modi`s degree

The Delhi High Court on August 25, 2025, set aside a Central Information Commission order and directed disclosure of Prime Minister Modis bachelor degree records. The verdict followed a Delhi University plea challenging the CIC order after an RTI application sought inspection of 1978 BA exam records.

25 Aug 2025 5:04 pm
Hearing on Rahul Gandhi`s controversial remarks set for September 26

Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, will face a court hearing on September 26 over his remarks that he is fighting the BJP, RSS, and the Indian state. The case was filed by Hindu Shakti Dal member Simran Gupta, citing disrespect to citizens and democracy. The court deferred the matter earlier for missing subordinate court records

25 Aug 2025 4:58 pm
Bangladesh asks Pakistan to apologise for 1971 genocide

Pakistan`s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister was on a two-day official visit to Bangladesh from 23 to 24 August at the invitation of his Bangladeshi counterpart. In the afternoon Dar called on Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus

25 Aug 2025 4:55 pm
Maharashtra: Congress workers protest in Nagpur over potholes on city roads

The demonstration was led by Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee General Secretary Ketan Vikas Thakre, who slammed civic authorities for failing to address the problem

25 Aug 2025 4:28 pm
Supriya Sule alleges Rs 4,800 crore scam in Maharashtras Ladki Bahin Yojana

NCP leader Supriya Sule on Monday alleged a Rs 4,800 crore scam in Maharashtras Ladki Bahin Yojana, claiming millions of women were wrongly excluded and even male applicants were enrolled. She demanded a white paper, CAG report, and inquiry.

25 Aug 2025 4:12 pm
SC refuses to hear plea over `unverified` public statements on Kerala nurse

A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta told petitioner K A Paul that Attorney General R Venkataramani had already assured the court that only the government would make statements on the matter

25 Aug 2025 2:55 pm
Schools shut across Jaipur and other district amid extreme rainfall in Rajasthan

Heavy rainfall has triggered flood-like conditions in Rajasthan, prompting the state government to shut schools in Jaipur and other districts. An orange alert has been issued for Rajsamand, Sirohi, and Udaipur, while several towns remain inundated. NDRF, SDRF, and army teams have been deployed to assist in relief and rescue operations

25 Aug 2025 1:59 pm
Jammu and Kashmir: Massive landslide hits petrol pump on Jammu-Srinagar Highway

A massive landslide on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in Udhampur crushed a petrol pump near Balinallah on Sunday evening. Fortunately, no casualties were reported as staff and stock were moved in time. Authorities quickly brought the situation under control, though the petrol pump suffered extensive damage amid continuous rainfall.

25 Aug 2025 1:52 pm
PM Modi holds talks with Fiji PM Sitiveni Rabuka in New Delhi

PM Rabuka arrived in New Delhi on Sunday, marking the start of his official visit to India, which will continue until August 26. This is his first visit to India as the Prime Minister of Fiji

25 Aug 2025 1:42 pm
Himachal Pradesh floods: Death toll rises to 303 amid intense spells of rain

Himachal Pradesh continues to reel under heavy monsoon rains, with the death toll rising to 303 due to landslides, flash floods, and rain-related accidents. Over 625 roads, including key national highways, remain blocked, while electricity and water supply have been severely disrupted, leaving several districts cut off.

25 Aug 2025 1:11 pm
University of South Carolina clears active shooter reports, search continues

The school sent the original alert shortly after 6:45 pm ordering students to evacuate the area near the Thomas Cooper Library, seek shelter and barricade themselves if necessary

25 Aug 2025 12:15 pm
Pentagon: Washington guard units now armed as Trump expands crackdown

A Defense Department official who was not authorized to speak publicly said some units on certain missions would be armed ` some with handguns and others with rifles. The spokesperson said that all units with firearms have been trained and are operating under strict rules for use of force

25 Aug 2025 12:12 pm
Israel intensifies Gaza strikes, expands ground operations in north

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced that the 401st Armoured Brigade had recently returned to Jabalia, where they have joined the Givati Infantry Brigade

25 Aug 2025 12:07 pm
Russia says Kyiv has struck nuclear power plant as Ukraine marks I-Day

Russian officials said several power and energy facilities were targeted in the overnight strikes. The fire at the nuclear facility was quickly extinguished with no injuries reported

25 Aug 2025 12:05 pm
Israeli forces kill four aid seekers south of Gaza city

Al-Awda Hospital and eyewitnesses said that the four Palestinians were killed when troops opened fire on a crowd heading to a site run by the Israeli-backed American contractor Gaza Humanitarian Foundation ( GHF) in the Netzarim corridor area

25 Aug 2025 8:58 am
Breaking barriers: Chinese teen marks milestone with Bharatanatyam debut

Indias Deputy Ambassador Abhishek Shukla and noted Chinese Bharatanatyam exponent Jin Shan Shan were among the audience on Zhangs special day

25 Aug 2025 8:53 am
Royal corgis turn racers: Lithuania hosts Corgi Race Vilnius 2025

Thousands of Lithuanians gathered in the capitals largest park on Saturday to watch the events a solo sprint, a contest for the mightiest voice, costume challenges, and group racing

25 Aug 2025 8:45 am
Moscow says Kyiv missiles almost hit nuclear plant

Russian officials said several power and energy facilities were targeted. The fire at the nuclear facility was quickly extinguished with no injuries reported. While the attack damaged a transformer, radiation levels remained within normal ranges

25 Aug 2025 8:40 am
Punjab: Hoshiarpur tanker fire toll rises to seven

Civil Surgeon Dr Pawan Kumar said the four, who had sustained more than 90 per cent burns, were on ventilator support.; two people died in the immediate wake of the incident, while 21 others sustained injuries

25 Aug 2025 8:37 am
BJP now engaged in satta chori, says Mallikarjun Kharge

It is like running a bulldozer on democracy, the Congress chief said

25 Aug 2025 8:34 am
Noida: Dowry murder accused injured in police firing, arrested

Vipin Bhati was being escorted for a routine medical check around 1.30 pm when he tried to flee, according to the Gautam Buddh Nagar Police PRO. He was chased and apprehended after being shot in the leg, the officer said

25 Aug 2025 8:31 am
Does India have Alzheimers?

In this imagined story, a mother forgetting Jawaharlal Nehru becomes a metaphor for an India seeking to erase its first prime minister from popular memory

25 Aug 2025 7:02 am
Cricket fans have to grin and bear it

The reason for Iyers omission was not spelt out by the chief selector in the media conference held last week in Mumbai. When asked, Agarkar reportedly counter-questioned the media by asking them to name who could have been dropped to accommodate Iyer

25 Aug 2025 6:57 am
Foy Nissen: Mumbais OG guardian angel and guide

While the name might draw a blank in the minds of todays new-age, self-titled historians and heritage experts, the Danish chronicler who made this city his home, played a massive role in the early days of the heritage movement

25 Aug 2025 6:54 am
CM Fadnavis orders crackdown on ineligible beneficiaries of Ladki Bahin Yojana

The Maharashtra CM announced an inquiry into the over 26-lakh beneficiaries of Ladki Bahin Yojana for alleged misuse. Benefits will be stopped for ineligible claimants. He also directed BMC to urgently address Mumbais pothole crisis, with 8000+ complaints recorded this monsoon

24 Aug 2025 6:11 pm
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh felicitates Gaganyaan astronauts

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh honoured the four Gaganyaan astronauts - Group Captains Shukla, Nair, Krishnan & Pratap. He hailed them as India`s pride and underscored the mission as a testament to a self-reliant nation`s soaring space ambitions. Rajnath Singh, while praising their contribution during rigorous training and operations.

24 Aug 2025 5:08 pm
Man accused of murdering wife for dowry shot at during encounter with UP cops

The accused has been charged with murdering his wife and allegedly subjecting her to repeated assault. The womans family alleged that the accused and his parents frequently tortured her over dowry demands

24 Aug 2025 5:01 pm
Nirmala Sitharaman, Dharmendra Pradhan and others pay tributes Arun Jaitley

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan honoured former FM Arun Jaitley on his death anniversary. Amit Shah hailed him as a leader with sharp intellect and unwavering commitment to public service and BJP`s ideals.

24 Aug 2025 4:59 pm
Jammu Kashmir: Torrential rains trigger flood-like situation; traffic disrupted

Jammu records 190.4 mm rainfall in 24 hours, the second-highest in a century. Flood-like situations disrupt life, damage Jammu-Pathankot highway bridge. SDRF rescues 45 students from flooded IIIM hostel. Authorities issue alerts for more rain, landslides till August 27.

24 Aug 2025 3:57 pm
Bihar voter revision list: EC receives documents of 98.2 per cent of electors

The poll body emphasised that the claims and objections period provides electors the opportunity to rectify mistakes in the draft rolls, as well as to submit any documents they may not have provided during their enumeration forms submission

24 Aug 2025 3:49 pm
India conducts maiden flight tests of integrated air defence weapons system

The IADWS is a multi-layered air defence system consisting of indigenous quick reaction surface-to-air missiles (QRSAM), very short range air defence system (VSHORADS) missiles and a high-power laser-based directed-energy weapons (DEW) system, according to the defence ministry

24 Aug 2025 1:54 pm
BSF arrests 15 Pakistani fishermen for illegally entering Indian waters

BSF seizes Pakistani boat in Kori Creek, arresting 15 fishermen for crossing the international maritime border. The incident highlights ongoing security challenges in the disputed creek region of Gujarat. The officials from the Border Security Force, while addressing the incident,.

24 Aug 2025 1:37 pm
Rajasthan floods: Indian Air Force launches rescue operations in Kota and Bundi

IAF Mi-17 helicopter deployed for HADR in Rajasthan. Kota and Bundi are inundated after heavy rain. Operations focus on evacuating stranded residents and delivering essential relief materials to the flood-affected regions.

24 Aug 2025 1:28 pm
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervises tests of new anti-air missiles

The test coincided with new South Korean President Lee Jae Myung `s trip to Tokyo for a summit with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, where they vowed to strengthen bilateral cooperation and their trilateral partnership with the United States to address common challenges, including North Korea`s nuclear ambitions

24 Aug 2025 8:58 am
Indian among 5 killed after tour bus returning from Niagara Falls crashes in NY

The bus was travelling back to New York City after visiting Niagara Falls, with 54 people on board, including two bus company employees, police said

24 Aug 2025 8:57 am
Indian-origin truck driver facing homicide charges in US denied bond

Florida authorities said Singh entered the U.S. illegally from Mexico in 2018. Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis dispatched Lt. Gov. Jay Collins to California to escort Singh onto an airplane Thursday

24 Aug 2025 8:53 am
European postal services suspend shipment of packages to US over tariffs

Postal services in Germany, Denmark, Sweden and Italy said they will stop shipping most merchandise to the U.S. effective immediately. France and Austria will follow on Monday

24 Aug 2025 8:51 am
China: Under-construction bridge collapses, 12 workers dead, 4 missing

The cable of the bridge broke during a tensioning operation at the site of a bridge under construction on the Qinghai section of the Sichuan-Qinghai Railway in Huangnan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture

24 Aug 2025 8:49 am
Russia claims forces took control of two settlements in Ukraine`s Donetsk

The ministry also claimed that Russian forces struck a Ukrainian military-industrial complex and temporary deployment points of Ukrainian armed formations and foreign fighters across 143 locations

24 Aug 2025 8:46 am
US survey reveals startling insights into Gen Zs work habits

New US survey finds shocking data about Gen Zs working habits, a group already hated by employers; from cover letters penned at the kitchen table to salary negotiations where mum plays amateur union rep, the numbers are jaw-dropping

24 Aug 2025 8:33 am
Gaza loses 33 people more in Israeli strikes amid a famine

The famine determination by the worlds leading authority on food crises galvanised governments and aid groups to intensify pleas for Israel to halt its 22-month offensive on Gaza

24 Aug 2025 8:25 am
Putin wont meet Volodymyr Zelenskyy until Ukraine accepts Moscows terms

Trump said on Friday he expected to make a decision on his next actions in two weeks if direct talks arent scheduled. He raised the possibility of imposing new sanctions or tariffs on Russia, a threat he has previously floated but not followed through on

24 Aug 2025 8:18 am
I am not afraid: Tejashwi Yadav says following arrest in Maharashtra

Yadav has been booked in Gadchiroli district for a post on his X handle, ahead of the PMs tour of Bihar on Friday, in which he had alleged that PM Modis promises to the people were a jumla (rhetoric)

24 Aug 2025 8:14 am
Bhagodi dulhan arrested for robbing five grooms in Jammu

The scam came to light after Rashpal Chand of Dori Dager complained that his new bride vanished just two days after the wedding. She fled with her accomplices, leaving the groom high and dry, a police spokesman said

24 Aug 2025 8:11 am
Karnataka: Original complainant arrested in Dharmasthala burial case

SIT seeks 10 days custody of the complainant, who after inconsistencies found in his statements and documents, has now been identified as CN Chinnaiah

24 Aug 2025 8:07 am
Record 17 South Asian films at Toronto festival

Celebrating Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)s 50th anniversary with a record 17 films and series in official selection from India, South Asia and South Asian Diaspora. There are eight films and series from India, four South Asian films beyond India, and five Diaspora films

24 Aug 2025 7:04 am
Lobo Lobo, monorail and Mogambo

So, my family are deciding dat we have to be prepared wid water transportation, all dese four wheelers and two wheeler dey end up floating in de water

24 Aug 2025 7:00 am
Woman dies, person missing after heavy rain wreaks havoc in Chamoli

The officials said the woman died in a house in Sagwara village after being buried under debris. Her body has been recovered. On the other hand, a person is reported to be missing in Chepdon market

23 Aug 2025 4:39 pm
CBI registers case against Anil Ambanis RCom, searches premises

The CBI on Saturday conducted searches at Anil Ambanis residence and various premises connected to RCom in relation to the case, official sources said

23 Aug 2025 4:30 pm
India announces suspension of postal services to US from Aug 25

The Department of Posts has decided to temporarily suspend booking of all types of postal articles, destined for the USA with effect from August 25, 2025 except letters/documents and gift items up to USD 100 in value, an official statement said

23 Aug 2025 4:14 pm