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Prime Minister Modi expressed great pride as India hosts the FIDE World Cup 2025 after two decades. He highlighted chess’s rising youth popularity and anticipated thrilling, intense matches. The October-November tournament in Goa features 206 top players competing for $2 million and three 2026 Candidates Tournament berths.
Flooding has resumed in Hyderabad’s Osmansagar and Himayatsagar due to heavy rains, causing a surge in the Musi River. Both Himayatsagar and Gandipet reservoirs are receiving 250 cusecs of inflow each. In response, Water Board officials have opened one gate at Himayatsagar and two gates at Gandipet to manage the rising water levels.
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announced plans to overhaul the H-1B and green card programs. Introducing a $5 million investment-based ‘gold card’ for permanent residency. The Trump administration aims to prioritize higher-earning visa applicants, replacing the current lottery, with the program expected to generate $1.25 trillion.
The Khairatabad Ganesh idol installation begins today in Hyderabad, prompting the police to enforce strict traffic restrictions around the area until Sept 6. Commuters may face traffic jams at Khairatabad, Nirankari, Shadan College, Old PS Saifabad, Mint Compound, and Necklace Rotary. Vehicle diversions will be in place for 10 days to manage congestion.
Fijian PM Sitiveni Rabuka, during his Delhi visit, told PM Modi that amid the US’s 50% tariff on Indian goods, “somebody is not very happy with you, but you are big enough to weather it.” On his three-day trip, Rabuka discussed boosting defence, trade, health, and Indo-Pacific cooperation, while promoting his ‘Ocean of Peace’ vision […]
The US will impose 50% tariffs on Indian goods, affecting $60.2B in exports. Labor-intensive sectors like textiles, gems, and seafood face severe losses. India warns of economic strain but vows resilience. Competitors like Vietnam and China may benefit as strategic US-India ties face fresh turbulence amid rising trade tensio
Donald Trump will lead a high-level meeting at the White House to work on making a plan for Gaza’s recovery. With this “very comprehensive plan,” Witkoff said, the administration wants to make the region more stable. He also wants to meet with Ukrainian officials in New York as part of ongoing efforts to end the […]
At least 9 people were killed and 21 injured in a landslide on the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine route in J&K’s Reasi district. The incident occurred near Inderprastha Bhojnalaya at Ardhkuwari around 3 PM, shortly after yatra suspension due to heavy rains. Rescue efforts are underway as more pilgrims may be trapped. Officials urged devotees […]
Donald Trump announced the US will seek the death penalty in Washington, DC homicide cases, calling it a strong deterrent. He framed the move as part of his law-and-order agenda, despite city officials disputing claims of rampant crime. Washington bans local executions, but federal law allows prosecutors to pursue capital punishment in certain cases.
Fijian PM Sitiveni Rabuka told PM Modi, “Someone’s not very happy with you,” amid escalating trade tensions between the US and India in reference to the high 50% US tariff on Indian goods. Rabuka promoted the “Ocean of Peace” vision and called for world unity while in India. PM Modi and Rabuka emphasized India’s role […]
Indhu, a 23-year-old lioness rescued from a circus in 2002, died of age-related ailments at Tirupati’s Sri Venkateswara Zoological Park. Curator Selvam said she stopped eating 10 days ago. One of India’s longest-living captive lions, Indhu outlived all her companions, symbolizing successful rehabilitation and the zoo’s commitment to wildlife care.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, at the Sangh’s centenary conclave, said India’s unity lies in diversity and differing ideologies aren’t a crime. Stressing common ancestry and shared DNA, he defined Hindu Rashtra as inclusive, not power-driven or exclusionary. He added the RSS fosters harmony, without controlling its affiliates. Diplomats from 25 nations attended.
The Trump administration has asked the US Supreme Court to lift an injunction preventing it from withholding billions in foreign aid. In an emergency request, the Justice Department urged the court to intervene after a DC Circuit Court panel ruled the injunction should be reversed. The administration seeks to stop payments to certain international organizations.
A special court has accepted the CBI’s closure report in an NSE co-location scam offshoot involving ex-Mumbai police chief Sanjay Pandey’s firm ISec Services, which audited SMC Global and Shaastra Securities. The agency cited SEBI audit violations but found no criminal intent or NSE/SEBI complicity. The FIR, based on ED’s reference, flagged audit lapses.
LoP Rahul Gandhi accused BJP of a “deliberate design” to steal votes by deleting 65 lakh names in Bihar’s electoral roll revision. He warned, “If people lose voting rights, the Constitution cannot be protected.” Rahul slammed BJP silence, saying, “When caught stealing votes, they remain silent and avoid accountability.”