To promote the Hero Asia Cup 2025, which will be held in Rajgir, Bihar, from August 29 to September 7, a trophy tour is traveling across all districts of the state. The tour, which began on August 17, aims to spread the passion for hockey to the masses. It will cover all districts of Bihar, as well as Chennai, Chandigarh (Punjab, Haryana), Delhi, Odisha, Assam, and Jharkhand. The purpose of the tour is to spark interest in hockey among youth, promote sports culture, and ensure public participation in this historic event. After visiting Patna, Vaishali, and Bhojpur, the trophy tour…
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Heavy rainfall exposed the vulnerabilities of the Mumbai Monorail. On Tuesday evening, around 6:15 PM, a monorail packed with passengers came to a halt on the elevated track between Mysore Colony and Bhakti Park stations. Panic ensued inside the train, which was carrying hundreds of passengers. The prolonged standstill caused distress among the commuters. The air conditioning and lights failed, leading to suffocation and escalating into cries and some passengers even losing consciousness. After significant efforts, all passengers were safely evacuated. This incident raises the question: why did the monorail, built at a cost of 3000 crore, suddenly fail? Let’s…
An earthquake was felt in Himachal Pradesh. The quake, which occurred at 3:27 PM, had a magnitude of 3.3. The epicenter was in Chamba. Simultaneously, Pakistan also experienced tremors. This earthquake, which struck at 2:38 PM, had a magnitude of 3.7. There are no immediate reports of casualties or property damage in either location, but the events caused a moment of panic.
The Indian government has approved the acquisition of 97 LCA Tejas Mark-1A fighter jets to bolster the Indian Air Force’s combat capabilities. The deal with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is valued at approximately 62,000 crore rupees. The Defence Acquisition Council granted the ‘Acceptance of Necessity’ (AoN) for this project on November 30, 2023. Following this, the Ministry of Defence issued a Request for Proposal for this purchase in April 2024. According to sources, the aircraft supply process under this deal will commence from the financial year 2026-27 and will be completed in a phased manner over 4 to 5 years.…
Aamir Khan expressed his sadness over the death of Achyut Potdar, his co-star from the film ‘3 Idiots’, who passed away on August 18. Khan paid tribute to Potdar, recalling his impactful work in movies. Potdar’s dialogue, ‘Kehna kya chahte ho’ from ‘3 Idiots,’ has become a well-known meme and has been widely shared on social media. Khan stated, “I am very saddened to hear about Achyutji’s passing away. He was an amazing actor, a wonderful human being, and a great colleague. We will miss you, Achyutji. My heartfelt condolences to his family.”
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the US Open mixed doubles event. The Italian player, slated to partner with Katerina Siniakova against Belinda Bencic and Alexander Zverev, made the decision following an illness that affected his performance in the Cincinnati Masters final against Carlos Alcaraz. Sinner retired from the final match against Alcaraz after only 23 minutes, citing flu-like symptoms and a high fever that worsened overnight. Despite his condition, Sinner initially took to the court in Cincinnati to compete. However, after five games, he retired to focus on his recovery for the upcoming US Open. This withdrawal…
A five-year-old child was attacked by three stray dogs in Udaipur, Rajasthan, prompting the child’s father to voice support for the Supreme Court’s stance on the issue of stray dogs. Dinesh Sahu, the father, stated that the dogs were dragging his son, who sustained injuries requiring medical attention. The incident has instilled fear in the community, with children now hesitant to play outside or attend school. Sahu hopes that those protesting the Supreme Court’s directives are shown videos of such attacks to understand the severity of the problem. The child’s mother, Preeti Sahu, recounted the incident, which occurred on August…
India has voiced its concerns to China about the construction of a mega dam on the Brahmaputra River in the lower reaches, citing potential implications for downstream nations. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar addressed these concerns during a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday. The Chinese official was in India for a two-day visit, hosted at the invitation of National Security Adviser Ajit Doval. Discussions covered de-escalation, boundary affairs, and regional and international matters. India also raised the issue of terrorism, emphasizing its commitment to combating it, a sentiment echoed by the Chinese Foreign Minister. India specifically…
Social media is buzzing with speculation about the upcoming third season of ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty,’ as fans eagerly anticipate who will win Belly’s heart. The global trends of ‘Team Conrad’ and ‘Team Jeremiah’ highlight the audience’s deep investment in the romantic conflicts. Based on Jenny Han’s book trilogy, the series explores a love triangle, leaving viewers to wonder if Belly will ultimately choose Jeremiah or Conrad. The series has already hinted at an impending marriage between Belly and Jeremiah, much to Conrad’s dismay, as he continues to harbor feelings for her. However, Belly’s feelings are tested when she…
Free Fire MAX players now have a chance to earn rewards through the new Lucky Bonus Top-Up Event. This event, launched by Garena, offers a variety of gifts and extra diamonds. Running until August 22, 2025, the event provides ample time for players to participate and claim their rewards. Players who purchase diamonds will receive exclusive items and a Lucky Bonus Box. Opening the box offers the potential to win random diamond rewards, with the grand prize being 1000 Diamonds. Other possible rewards include 100, 60, 50, or 40 Diamonds. Every participant is guaranteed a reward, making it a beneficial…