Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif has voiced his strong reaction to the announcement of India’s squad for the Asia Cup 2025, focusing specifically on the decision to remove Axar Patel from the vice-captaincy. Suryakumar Yadav will lead the squad, with Shubman Gill appointed as the new vice-captain. Kaif believes Axar Patel deserves an explanation from the team management regarding this change. Axar Patel’s Removal from Vice-Captaincy Kaif, through his social media, expressed his hope that Axar Patel was informed about his removal from the vice-captaincy before it was announced publicly. He emphasized that Patel has done nothing wrong and thus…
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Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has launched the Camry Sprint Edition, priced at ₹48.50 lakh (ex-showroom). This special edition is essentially an accessories kit available at the dealership level. With its new exterior updates, the new Toyota Camry Sprint Edition appears more sporty than the regular Elegance variant. Several new features have also been added. This special edition is available in five color options – Platinum White Pearl, Dark Blue Metallic, Emotional Red, Cement Grey, and Precious Metal. All these colors come with a matte black finish on the bonnet, roof, and trunk.
Tej Pratap Yadav, the estranged son of former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, has ignited a political firestorm with a recent statement. On Wednesday, Yadav took to social media platform X to announce that one of five “traitors” was preparing to flee Bihar. He claimed this individual, along with their entire family, planned to depart from Patna Junction. Yadav questioned the motives behind such a departure, particularly given the approaching election season, and urged the public and media to draw their own conclusions. Yadav asserted that no “traitor” could escape his notice, vowing that the remaining individuals would soon…
In East Singhbhum, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, accompanied by his wife and MLA Kalpana Soren, visited the residence of the late Ramdas Soren in Ghodabandha, Jamshedpur, on Wednesday. They paid their respects by garlanding a photograph of the deceased. Following the tribute, Chief Minister Soren met with the bereaved family members to offer his condolences. He prayed for the peace of the departed soul and for strength for the grieving family to bear their loss. The Chief Minister expressed that the passing of Ramdas Soren within a fortnight of the demise of Dishom Guru and his father, Shibu Soren,…
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has greenlit the construction of a six-lane elevated corridor in Chennai, spanning from Poonamallee to Madhuravoyal. This infrastructure project, estimated to cost ₹1,250 crore, aims to improve connectivity and ease traffic congestion in the city’s western region. The elevated corridor, approximately 8.1 kilometers long, will facilitate smooth transit for vehicles entering Chennai from Bengaluru, Krishnagiri, and Vellore. Tenders for the project were issued on Tuesday, with construction expected to commence within three months and a completion target of two and a half years. The design includes entry and exit points only at the…
North Korea has been secretly procuring weapons and military equipment from the United States. A significant revelation has emerged regarding these activities. The U.S. Department of Justice has announced that a Chinese citizen residing in California has been sentenced to eight years in prison for smuggling weapons and military supplies to North Korea. The Chinese national, identified as Shenghua Wen, aged 42, received approximately $2 million (about 16 crore rupees) from North Korean officials. In exchange, he facilitated shipments of weapons and sensitive technology from the United States to North Korea. Wen arrived in the U.S. in 2012 on a…
Power Star Pawan Singh, known for his Bhojpuri songs, has released a new Hindi song. The song features Bollywood actress Zareen Khan, who made her Bollywood debut in the film ‘Veer’ (2010) with Salman Khan. The new Hindi song, titled ‘Pyaar Mein Hain Hum,’ was released on YouTube on August 20th. The song features romantic scenes between Pawan Singh and Zareen Khan, filmed in the rain. The information about the song was shared on the T-Series Instagram page two days prior to its release. The song is available on the T-Series YouTube channel. ‘Pyaar Mein Hain Hum’ is sung by…
On August 20, 2025, a widespread query emerged: “Is ChatGPT down in India?” The answer was affirmative as the AI service encountered an outage commencing around noon. Data indicated service interruptions from OpenAI over a 24-hour period. While most times saw minimal user issues, two significant spikes were observed. The first occurred around 9:00 PM on August 19th, with approximately 80 reported problems, constituting a brief, minor disruption. The second, far more substantial, peaked at approximately 12:00 PM on August 20th, with nearly 483 reported instances of disruption. Though the number of reports decreased in the afternoon, they remained elevated,…
At the Asian Shooting Championship 2025, the Indian pair of Saurabh Chaudhary and Suruchi Singh clinched a bronze medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event held in Shymkent, Kazakhstan on August 20th. Their impressive performance showcased their skills, although they faced initial challenges. This medal marks India’s fourth in the senior event, adding to their collection of one silver and three bronze medals. The duo initially trailed by 4 points but rallied to defeat the Chinese Taipei team of Heng Yu-Liu and Hsiang Chen-Hsieh with a score of 17-9 in the bronze medal match. In the qualification round,…
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (TMPV), a subsidiary of one of India’s largest automakers, has re-entered the South African market. This marks a new beginning for the company after a six-year absence. The launch event, held at The Galleria in Sandton, Johannesburg, showcased four models: Harrier, Curvv, Punch, and Tiago. The Harrier is a full-size SUV with a 2.0-liter Kryotec turbocharged engine generating 125 kW and 350 Nm of torque, featuring a large 10.25-inch or 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Alexa Car2Home connectivity. Safety features include six airbags, ESP, ABS with EBD, corner stability control,…