US President Donald Trump has suggested that he may reconsider imposing a 25% secondary tariff on India over its continued purchase of Russian crude oil. While speaking to Fox News ahead of his high-stakes summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, Trump claimed that Russia had effectively lost India as a major oil client...
Day: August 16, 2025
Ram Gopal Varma Criticizes Dog Lovers Protesting Supreme Court Order on Stray Dogs
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has sparked a debate on social media after criticizing those protesting against the Supreme Court’s recent order directing that all stray dogs in Delhi-NCR be shifted to shelter homes. The order triggered widespread protests on the streets and discussions online, with many Bollywood celebrities voicing opposition to the directive. On Saturday,...
Rahul Gandhi to Launch ‘Vote Adhikar Yatra’ in Bihar from August 17
Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, is set to launch the ‘Vote Adhikar Yatra’ in Bihar on Sunday, August 17, to highlight the alleged denial of voting rights during the special intensive revision of electoral rolls in the state. Senior Congress leader Akhilesh Prasad Singh announced that Gandhi will flag...
Leopard Attacks 13-Year-Old Boy During Safari at Bengaluru’s Bannerghatta Biological Park
A 13-year-old boy was injured after a leopard attacked him during a safari ride at Bengaluru’s Bannerghatta Biological Park on Friday afternoon. The incident occurred when the safari vehicle carrying tourists made a stop inside the leopard enclosure. According to reports, the leopard lunged at the non-AC safari vehicle and swiped at the boy through...
India Applauds Trump-Putin Alaska Summit, Emphasizes Dialogue for Peace in Ukraine
India has welcomed the recent summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held in Alaska, hailing their efforts toward peace as “highly commendable.” In an official statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) noted, “India welcomes the Summit meeting in Alaska between US President Donald Trump and President Vladimir Putin of...
War 2 Box Office Day 3 Prediction: Hrithik-Jr NTR Starrer Expected To Drop On Saturday
Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR, and Kiara Advani starrer War 2 hit the big screens on Thursday and despite receiving mixed to negative reviews from critics and audiences, the film managed to deliver a strong start at the box office. On day one, the movie collected ₹52 crore (all languages), followed by ₹57.35 crore on day...
32-Year-Old Dies During Dahi Handi Celebrations in Mumbai, 30 Others Injured
Mumbai, August 16: A tragic incident marred Dahi Handi celebrations in Mumbai on Saturday when a 32-year-old participant lost his life while preparing for the event in Mankhurd. The deceased, identified as Jagmohan Shivkiran Chaudhari from Bal Govinda Pathak in Maharashtra Nagar, was reportedly tying the Dahi Handi rope from the first floor of a...
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to Visit India for Border Talks on August 18–19
Chinese Foreign Minister and Politburo member Wang Yi will visit India on August 18–19, 2025, following an invitation from National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval. During his visit, Wang Yi and NSA Doval will engage in the 24th round of Special Representatives’ talks on the India–China boundary question, an ongoing mechanism aimed at resolving border-related...
Hillary Clinton says she’d nominate Trump for Nobel Peace prize, if he ends Ukraine war
In an unexpected twist, former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said she would nominate her longtime political rival US President Donald Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize – if he manages to end the Russia-Ukraine war without forcing Kyiv to cede any territory to Moscow. Clinton made the surprising remark just hours before Trump’s...
UK Urges Citizens to Delete Emails, Photos to Help Tackle Water Crisis
In a unique move to combat its deepening drought crisis, the UK’s National Drought Group is asking citizens to delete old emails, unused photos, and other digital clutter. While the request may seem unusual, the rationale lies in the massive water usage by data centres, which require vast amounts of water to cool their servers....









