Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to arrive in China today to participate in the SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organisation) summit, commencing on August 31st. Sources indicate that PM Modi will arrive in Tianjin from Japan on Saturday evening. He is expected to have a bilateral meeting with President Xi Jinping around Sunday afternoon. Following this, the two leaders may have another meeting before attending the official SCO summit banquet. In Mumbai, the police have granted permission to Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange to continue his protest at Azad Maidan. Union Home Minister Amit Shah is also in Mumbai, and he…
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Anticipation is building for ‘The Conjuring: Last Rites,’ slated for release in 2025. This installment marks the conclusion of the popular ‘The Conjuring’ series, a franchise that has significantly impacted pop culture for over a decade. Before the new film hits theaters, fans can revisit the preceding movies. Here’s a chronological guide to the films and where to watch them. **The Conjuring** Starring Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga as Ed and Lorraine Warren, ‘The Conjuring’ is inspired by the ‘The Amityville Horror’ story. The film centers on Rod and Carolyn, who are terrorized by a malevolent spirit that harms their…
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The infamous ‘slapgate’ incident from the Indian Premier League (IPL) history, involving Harbhajan Singh and S. Sreesanth, has resurfaced with the release of previously unseen video footage. The incident, which occurred during the inaugural season of the IPL in 2008, saw Harbhajan Singh, then playing for Mumbai Indians, slap Sreesanth, playing for Kings XI Punjab, after a match. The video, released 17 years later by Lalit Modi, the former IPL commissioner, has sparked controversy and strong reactions. The incident unfolded after a match between Mumbai Indians and Kings XI Punjab, which Punjab won. As players were shaking hands, Harbhajan Singh…
The upcoming Kia Syros EV has been sighted undergoing testing in India for the first time. The model was observed at a charging station in Kochi, with its design largely concealed by camouflage. Visible design elements include its window line, roof rails, pillars, shark fin antenna, and body-colored ORVMs (outside rearview mirrors), all of which closely resemble those of its ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) counterpart. Even the front and rear lighting configurations appear unchanged. Minor design adjustments are anticipated for the EV, possibly including changes to the grille and the location of the charging port on the front. The EV…
In Patna, Bihar, a protest march was organized by the Bihar BJP on Friday in response to the alleged use of abusive language against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s mother and making inappropriate remarks against him during rallies held by RJD and Congress in Darbhanga, Bihar. The march began from the Kurji Holy Family Hospital in the capital and proceeded through various roads, lanes, and neighborhoods before reaching the Congress state office, Sadaqat Ashram. Protesters strongly condemned the alleged insults directed towards women, staging vehement demonstrations against the RJD and Congress. During the march, clashes erupted between BJP and Congress workers…
In Jamshedpur, Chief Minister Hemant Soren, accompanied by his wife and MLA Kalpana Soren, attended the “memorial feast” of Ramdas Soren, former Minister of School Education and Literacy, on Friday. The event took place at his residence in Ghodabanda, Jamshedpur. The Chief Minister paid his respects by offering flowers to the portrait of the late Ramdas Soren. He also met with the bereaved family members, expressing his deep condolences. The Chief Minister prayed to the Almighty for the peace of the departed soul and for strength to the grieving family to bear their loss. Hemant Soren and MLA Kalpana Soren…
The Chhattisgarh government has extended the deadline for admissions to all educational institutions in the state, keeping in mind the convenience of students. Following the instructions of Higher Education Minister Tank Ram Verma, the Higher Education Department issued an order extending the last date for the admission process for the academic session 2025-26 to September 5, 2025. The initial deadline set by the Higher Education Department for admissions to educational institutions was August 14, 2025. The decision to extend the deadline was made in light of the possibility of vacant seats. The final date for the admission process has now…
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) of India has issued its inaugural Purple Notice through INTERPOL, targeting an intricate trade-based money laundering (TBML) network involving criminal elements. Published on August 21, 2025, the Purple Notice represents a significant step in India’s efforts to tackle complex financial crimes that extend across international borders. This notice, disseminated by the General Secretariat in Lyon, provides crucial intelligence to all 196 member countries. It outlines the methods, tools, and concealment tactics employed by these criminal organizations in TBML schemes. While not an arrest warrant, the notice serves to alert international agencies about illicit practices, fostering the…
After considerable speculation, the timing of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India has been confirmed. Putin will be visiting India in December, marking a return after nearly four years. Yuri Ushakov, foreign policy advisor to the Kremlin, made the announcement. Putin’s last visit to India was on December 6, 2021. Yuri Ushakov also stated that President Putin will meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday in Tianjin, China, on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit, to discuss preparations for his India visit. Ushakov noted, “Immediately after the SCO plus meeting (on September 1), our President…