A tragic hit-and-run incident in Delhi’s Moti Nagar claimed the life of a 40-year-old man late on Friday night after an SUV rammed his bike from behind. The victim, identified as Bikshu Lal, was reportedly standing with his bike on the roadside when the speeding SUV hit him, causing severe injuries that led to his...
Day: August 16, 2025
Javed Akhtar Schools Troll Suggesting He Celebrate Pakistan Independence Day
On India’s 79th Independence Day, veteran lyricist and writer Javed Akhtar shared a heartfelt message on social media platform X, reminding people that the nation’s freedom came after immense sacrifices, not as a mere gift. He wrote, “Happy Independence Day to all my Indian sisters and brothers. Let’s not forget this independence was not given...
Zelenskyy to Meet Trump in Washington After Alaska Summit Fails to Yield Ukraine Peace Deal
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Saturday, August 16, that he will meet US President Donald Trump in Washington next week, following Trump’s summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, which ended without a peace agreement on Ukraine. Zelenskyy said he had a “long and substantive” discussion with Trump after the Alaska summit and...
J&K CM Omar Abdullah Visits Kishtwar Cloudburst Victims, Announces Ex-Gratia Relief
Srinagar, Aug 16: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah visited Kishtwar on Friday to meet families affected by the devastating cloudburst that struck Chasoti village. The incident, which triggered massive landslides, claimed the lives of at least 60 people, most of them pilgrims, while several others were injured or remain missing. Expressing deep grief...
Irfan Pathan Says Hardik Pandya, Not Kohli or Rohit, Behind His IPL 2025 Commentary Exit
Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has finally addressed the speculation surrounding his removal from the IPL 2025 commentary panel. Contrary to widespread reports citing friction with Virat Kohli or Rohit Sharma, Pathan clarified that it was actually Hardik Pandya who expressed displeasure with some of his broadcast comments. This, he revealed, was the true reason...
Harbhajan Singh Urges India to Boycott Pakistan Clash in Asia Cup 2025 After Pahalgam Attack
As the Asia Cup 2025 prepares to kick off in the UAE on September 9, the highly anticipated clash between India and Pakistan has already sparked intense debate. This would mark the first meeting between the two cricketing rivals since the deadly Pahalgam terror attack in April, which claimed several innocent lives and escalated tensions...
Death Toll from Flash Floods in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Rises to 307
Peshawar: The death toll from the devastating flash floods in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province has surged to 307, including 13 children, provincial authorities confirmed on Saturday, August 16. The torrential rains, which triggered widespread flooding across multiple districts, are expected to continue intermittently until August 21, according to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA). PDMA...
Mumbai Rains: Heavy Downpour Causes Waterlogging, IMD Issues Red Alert for City
Mumbai: The financial capital of India witnessed one of the heaviest rain spells of this monsoon season, with continuous downpours from the night of August 15 into the early hours of August 16. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported over 200 mm of rainfall in multiple regions, with Vikhroli topping the charts at 248.5 mm,...
NCERT’s New Partition Module Sparks Debate, Blames Congress Alongside Jinnah and Mountbatten
New Delhi: The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has released a special module to mark Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, which has triggered controversy for partially blaming the Congress for India’s Partition. The module, aimed at school students from Classes 6–8 and 9–12, provides a broader perspective on the 1947 division, identifying three...
Trump heads back to Washington after inconclusive summit with Putin
US President Donald Trump has left Alaska following his inconclusive summit regarding the war in Ukraine on Friday with Russian President Vladimir Putin though the talks which lasted for nearly three hours ended on a positive note. Air Force One departed Elmendorf Air Force Base around 4.20 pm local time and is now heading back...








