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Nepal President Ramchandra Paudel urged cooperation for March 5 parliamentary elections after dissolving the House amid violent protests that killed 19. K P Sharma Oli resigned, and former Chief Justice Sushila Karki, 73, became Nepal’s first woman prime minister. Karki will assume office Sunday, holding key ministries as political tensions persist.
Mumbai’s brief respite from rain ended Saturday with cloudy skies and scattered showers. The IMD issued a yellow alert for Mumbai and Thane for two days, forecasting heavy rain Sunday. Temperatures will range between 25°C and 30°C. Raigad remains under an orange alert until Tuesday, though rainfall intensity is expected to be low.
Actor-turned-politician Vijay criticized the Centre’s push for ‘One Nation, One Election’, calling it a “murder of democracy”. Speaking in Ariyalur, he also warned that delimitation would severely weaken opposition parties. Emphasizing his commitment to public service, the TVK chief said he joined politics to serve, not to accumulate wealth.
India will host the fifth Coast Guard Global Summit in Chennai in 2027, marking the Indian Coast Guard’s 50th anniversary. The event will include fleet reviews, global seminars, and bilateral talks, aiming to boost international maritime cooperation, interoperability, and security. The decision was announced at the 2025 Rome summit attended by 115 nations.
Sri Lanka dominated Bangladesh in their Asia Cup 2025 clash, reducing them to 84/5 in 14 overs. Pacers Thushara and Chameera struck early, while Wanindu Hasaranga dismissed Mahedi and Litton. A brilliant run-out by Kamil Mishara added to Bangladesh’s collapse. This marks Sri Lanka’s first Group A match, Bangladesh’s second.
PM Narendra Modi unveiled a ₹100 commemorative coin and special postage stamp in Guwahati to honour Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika’s centenary. The event celebrated Hazarika’s legacy in music, cinema, and literature. Artists, dignitaries, and admirers gathered to pay tribute to the iconic cultural figure’s immense contributions across generations.
BJP President J.P. Nadda criticized Rahul Gandhi for questioning the special revision of electoral rolls in Bihar. Speaking at a Patna event, he also targeted the RJD, calling its past rule a “dark reign.” Nadda demanded apologies from RJD chief Lalu Prasad and Tejashwi Yadav for their regime’s alleged failures and misgovernance.
OnePlus 13 sees a massive Rs 30,000 price drop on Amazon. Now Rs 39,998 with exchange and bank offers. Features a 6.82-inch AMOLED, Snapdragon 8 Elite, triple 50MP cameras, and 6000mAh battery with 100W charging. Grab it during pre-deals before the Great Indian Festival starts on September 23, 2025.
Delhi Police filed an FIR against Congress after its Bihar unit shared an AI-generated video allegedly mocking PM Modi and his late mother. BJP called it defamatory and insulting to motherhood. Congress defended the clip as social commentary, not disrespect. The case includes charges under defamation, IT Act, and digital data laws amid rising political […]
US officials held talks with Taliban authorities in Kabul regarding Americans detained in Afghanistan. The meeting included Adam Boehler, former Trump administration hostage envoy, and Zalmay Khalilzad, ex-US envoy to Afghanistan. They met with Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi to discuss possible resolutions and ongoing diplomatic engagement on the issue.
Surjit Singh, 39, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for killing his 76-year-old mother, Mohinder Kaur, at her Birmingham home. He pleaded guilty to the brutal attack, which occurred in September last year. The court mandated a minimum of 15 years behind bars before he can be considered for parole, citing the crime’s disturbing nature.
‘Peddi’s’ first song will be announced on September 27, marking 18 years since Global Star Ram Charan’s debut in ‘Chirutha.’ The song is set for a grand Dasara release. Directed by Buchi Babu Sana, the film stars Shiva Rajkumar, Janhvi Kapoor, and Divyendu. The film is produced by Venkata Satish Kilaru for a 2026 release.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah said the ₹5 lakh compensation for Hassan accident victims expresses condolence, not life’s value. He questioned BJP’s demand for more, citing their past record. He emphasized road safety laws, condemned provocative speeches, and upheld equality in festivals and caste census, stressing harmony and justice.
Maharashtra minister Nitesh Rane mocked Aaditya Thackeray for opposing the India-Pakistan Asia Cup match, saying he’d watch it secretly in a burqa. Thackeray had criticized the match, citing recent terror attacks. Uddhav Thackeray echoed the sentiment, calling the game an insult to martyrs, questioning the Centre’s stance on Pakistan.
A Sikh woman was raped by two men in a UK park. The assailants told her to “go back to your country.” Police are treating it as a hate crime and hunting for two white male suspects. The attack has caused outrage and increased fear within the local Sikh community.