Indian left-arm spinner Gouher Sultana has announced her retirement from all forms of cricket, drawing the curtains on a career that saw her proudly represent India on the global stage. In an emotional note shared on Instagram, Gouher expressed gratitude for a journey that began in the dusty lanes of Hyderabad and reached the grand...
Day: August 21, 2025
Autopsy Reveals No Trauma in Death of French Streamer During Livestream
A post-mortem examination on French streamer Raphael Graven, popularly known online as “Jean Pormanove” or “JP,” has ruled out trauma or third-party involvement in his death, officials confirmed on Thursday. According to Nice prosecutor Damien Martinelli, the probable causes of death are believed to be medical and/or toxicological in nature, with additional tests underway for...
Senior CPI Leader and Peerumade MLA Vazhoor Soman Passes Away at 72
Kerala: Senior CPI leader and Peerumade MLA Vazhoor Soman passed away on Thursday at the age of 72 following a cardiac arrest. The incident occurred during a Revenue Assembly session at the Institute of Land and Disaster Management (ILDM) in PTP Nagar, Thiruvananthapuram, according to the Revenue Minister’s office. Soman reportedly collapsed while attending the...
US-Owned Business Targeted as Russia Launches Massive Strike on Western Ukraine
Russia launched its largest wave of drone and missile attacks since mid-July, targeting multiple regions in Ukraine and killing one person while injuring several others. According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, some of the missiles were directed at a US-owned business in western Ukraine that manufactures everyday products such as coffee machines. The attack wounded...
Supreme Court to Deliver Verdict on Stray Dog Relocation Case on Friday
The Supreme Court of India will announce its verdict on Friday regarding the relocation of stray dogs in the National Capital Region (NCR). The decision follows widespread criticism and protests from animal lovers and organizations over an earlier order mandating the permanent relocation of all strays to shelter homes. A three-judge bench comprising Justices Vikram...
4 Workers Die, 2 Critical After Nitrogen Gas Leak at Palghar Pharma Unit
In a tragic incident at Tarapur MIDC in Maharashtra’s Palghar district, four workers lost their lives and two others were left critically injured following a nitrogen gas leak at a pharmaceutical company. The accident occurred on Thursday afternoon at Medley Pharma, located in the Boisar industrial area, approximately 130 km from Mumbai. According to Vivekanand...
Ajay Singh Secures Third Term as Boxing Federation of India President
Ajay Singh has been re-elected as the President of the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) for a third consecutive term after defeating Jaslal Pradhan in the long-delayed elections. Singh, who is also the Managing Director of SpiceJet Airlines, secured 40 votes against Pradhan’s 26. The elections, which were postponed for over six months due to...
Indian Cricket’s Jersey Jinx: A Pattern of Sponsorship Followed by Collapse
Over the last two decades, Indian cricket team jersey sponsors have frequently changed—but what’s more striking is the seemingly consistent pattern of companies reaching their peak while sponsoring the Men in Blue, only to suffer significant setbacks soon after. From Sahara to Byju’s and Dream11, the trend has sparked debates about whether cricket’s most sought-after...
Massive Explosion at Karachi Fireworks Storage Facility Injures 25
At least 25 people were injured, some critically, following a powerful explosion at a fireworks storage facility in Karachi, Pakistan, on Thursday. According to police and hospital officials, the blast occurred in the southern port city, triggering panic among residents. Television footage showed thick plumes of smoke rising from the building where firecrackers were stored,...
Cindy Singh, 4th on FBI’s ‘10 most wanted fugitives’, arrested in India
Updated: Aug 21st, 2025 The FBI has announced the arrest of Cindy Rodriguez-Singh, one of its “10 Most Wanted Fugitives,” in India. Singh is wanted in the United States on charges related to the killing of her six-year-old son, Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez. She faces counts of unlawful flight to avoid prosecution and capital murder of a...









