Rinku Singh has been selected in India’s 15-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025. This selection marks a significant opportunity for the 27-year-old left-handed batsman to showcase his skills on a major stage. However, his inclusion comes at a time when his form has been a cause for concern. Playing for the Meerut Mavericks in the UP T20 League 2025, Singh scored only 23 runs off 19 balls, with just three boundaries. This performance raised questions about his readiness for the Asia Cup, especially considering his subdued performance in the recent IPL 2025 season, where he scored 206 runs…
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Public outcry has erupted in Bhiwani, Haryana, following the death of a 19-year-old teacher. The widespread anger prompted the suspension of internet services in Bhiwani and Charkhi Dadri for a 48-hour period. The deceased has been identified as Manisha, whose body was discovered in a field on August 13th. Manisha had been reported missing since August 11th after leaving her school to inquire about admission to a nursing college. Concurrently, in Karnataka, a separate incident resulted in two fatalities and five injuries when a private bus collided with a road divider in Haveri district.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has stated that India is profiting from reselling Russian oil, generating billions in revenue. In an interview with CNBC, Bessent explained that India is purchasing Russian oil and then reselling it. He indicated that India has made $16 billion (1600 crore rupees) in profit by selling Russian oil. Bessent also addressed the US tariffs on India, justifying them, and explained why China has not been penalized. Before the Ukraine war, less than 1% of India’s oil came from Russia, but that figure has now surged to 42%. He described this as unacceptable opportunistic arbitrage. Bessent…
Comedian Zakir Khan has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first to perform a Hindi-language show at New York City’s iconic Madison Square Garden (MSG). The event resonated deeply with fans, who have followed Khan’s career since its inception. Videos from the New York performance have gone viral, with social media users celebrating his accomplishment. One user on X wrote, expressing awe that Khan, a stand-up comedian, could draw such a large audience and be the first Indian comic to perform at MSG. Another fan shared their disbelief, stating they witnessed history on August 17th at Khan’s sold-out show,…
Apple is significantly increasing its iPhone production capacity in India. This expansion will see manufacturing operations spread across five factories as the company aims to reduce its reliance on China for devices destined for the United States. Notably, all four models of the iPhone 17 will be manufactured in India in preparation for their launch next month. The expansion includes new facilities operated by the Tata Group in Tamil Nadu and Foxconn near the Bangalore airport. Tata-controlled plants are projected to handle up to half of India’s total iPhone output over the next two years. Between April and July, iPhones…
Gerard Piqué, the celebrated football icon, is embracing a new chapter following his illustrious career with FC Barcelona, Spain, and Manchester United. Having retired from professional football three years ago, Piqué has seamlessly transitioned into the realms of business, entertainment, and esports. His latest venture brought him to Riyadh for the Esports World Cup 2025 (EWC), the largest esports festival globally, where he expressed his strong belief in esports as the future of entertainment. During his visit, Piqué praised Saudi Arabia’s significant investment in the EWC, highlighting his excitement about the event’s atmosphere. He didn’t just observe; he participated in…
Honda, which entered the electric two-wheeler market at the beginning of the year, has completed six months of production and sales of its two e-scooters, Activa e and QC1. Between February and July 2025, the company manufactured a total of 11,168 units and sold 5,173 units. Deliveries began in March 2025. The Activa e is an electric scooter with a swappable battery system designed for personal commuting. In contrast, the Honda QC1 features a fixed battery and is primarily designed for gig-workers (delivery partners) and use in affordable cities. In the first 5 months, Honda sold a total of 4,950…
As Bihar gears up for the 2025 Assembly elections, scrutiny has intensified over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll. Concerns have been raised regarding the accuracy of the voter list, with reports of deceased individuals included and eligible voters omitted. In a recent development, Tejashwi Yadav, the CM candidate of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and son of party chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, claimed his name was missing from the draft voter list. He stated he had completed the enumeration form during the special revision. This prompted a response from Janata Dal (United), accusing Yadav of misleading…
Vinay Kumar Choubey, an IAS officer implicated in the high-profile Jharkhand liquor scam (estimated at approximately 100 crore, with a loss of 38 crore in revenue to the state government), has been granted bail. The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) court approved his release. According to Choubey’s advocate, Devesh Ajmani, the ACB failed to file a charge sheet within the stipulated 90-day timeframe, which formed the basis of the default bail petition. The court stipulated that Choubey must remain within the state unless granted permission to leave and must not change his mobile number throughout the trial. He is also required to…
To curb fatalities from head injuries among two-wheeler riders in Raipur, the police have mandated that all two-wheeler showrooms must provide a helmet with every new vehicle sold. Senior Superintendent of Police Dr. Lal Umed Singh issued the directive, warning of strict action against non-compliance. The move aims to address the high number of accidents and deaths, with over 190 fatalities in the last seven months. Despite awareness campaigns, many people still disregard safety regulations. The police have issued over 20,495 challans to those riding without helmets in the same period. The order references Motor Vehicles Act 1989, section 138,…