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As the spotlight returned to Jamaica in search of the world’s fastest man, Usain Bolt watched from a stadium skybox. Though Oblique Seville may now hold the 100-meter world title, Bolt’s iconic presence still overshadows the sport. No other sprinter this century has matched his global fame beyond athletics.
In the match against Pakistan, young Indian opener Abhishek Sharma impressed with an aggressive start, surpassing Virat Kohli’s Power Play record. He scored 31 runs, the most by an Indian batsman in the Power Play against Pakistan. Previously, Kohli held the record with 29 runs in 2022, followed by Rohit Sharma with 28 runs the […]
The Students’ Federation of India (SFI) vowed to escalate its protest against Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, accused of sexual misconduct. Demonstrators blocked his car en route from the MLA quarters to the Kerala Legislative Assembly. The agitation marks a growing demand for accountability amid the serious allegations against the legislator.
KCR’s daughter and BRS leader Kavitha met senior Congress leader P. Janardhan Reddy’s son Vishnu Vardhan Reddy today, holding a half-hour-long discussion. Kavitha is considering fielding Vishnu in the upcoming Jubilee Hills assembly by-poll. The meeting, focused on political strategies, has gained significance in the current Telangana landscape.
Reliance-owned Vantara received big relief from the Supreme Court in the temple elephant relocation case. The court ruled that Vantara committed no wrongdoing, stating that relocating elephants is permissible if done per regulations. These remarks came during a petition hearing opposing the transfer of Madhuri, an elephant from Kolhapur, Maharashtra, to the Vantara facility.
Vantara, a wildlife rescue and rehabilitation initiative by Reliance, was established to shelter endangered animals. Housed in Gujarat, it has aided countless species. Recently, controversy erupted over alleged animal welfare violations and lack of transparency. Critics demand stricter oversight, while supporters highlight its conservation efforts.
LoP Rahul Gandhi visited flood-affected areas in Amritsar, interacting with victims of the natural disaster. He was joined by Punjab Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring, Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa, Amritsar MP Gurjeet Singh Aujla, and other party leaders to assess the damage and offer support to residents.
Kerala’s Union Minister Suresh Gopi was the talk of the state because of his video. A few days back a senior citizen approached him with a plea for the restoration of the collapsed roof. Suresh Gopi misbehaved with the citizen, and the video sparks controversy in both political ways and civic society.
Rajahmundry BJP MP Daggubati Purandeshwari attended a women’s empowerment meeting in Tirupati, calling it a testament to a changing society. She emphasized that such initiatives promote equality and dignity for women. She urged women to lead the Viksit Bharat-2047 vision and excel in education, healthcare, and business to shape the nation’s future.
Amid rising concerns over AI-driven fake news, the Central government is preparing to act. A parliamentary committee has recommended mandatory labeling of AI-generated videos. A draft report has been submitted to the Lok Sabha Speaker, and new IT content regulations are expected soon to curb misinformation and ensure transparency in digital media.
Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat has taken additional charge as the Governor of Maharashtra following the resignation of Radhakrishnan, who was elected Vice President. The Centre issued orders assigning Acharya the dual responsibility. Appointed as Gujarat’s Governor on July 22, 2019, Acharya has already completed his 5-year term in office.
AP government officials have announced a drop in the flood level at the Srisailam reservoir in Nandyal district, leading to the closure of all crest gates. The current inflow is 79,434 cusecs, while outflow stands at 66,234 cusecs. The reservoir’s full level is 885 feet, and it has now reached 883.50 feet.
Former TMC MP and actor Mimi Chakraborty appeared before the ED for questioning in a money-laundering probe linked to illegal betting app 1xBet. Her statement is being recorded under PMLA over alleged endorsements and financial ties. The ED earlier questioned cricketers Suresh Raina, Shikhar Dhawan, and summoned actor Urvashi Rautela in the case.
A heated debate continues over Indian players not shaking hands with Pakistani cricketers. Responding to this, captain Suryakumar Yadav said, “We came here only to play cricket. I believe we’ve given the right answer to Pakistan. We are aligned with BCCI and the Indian govt. Sometimes, certain things take precedence over sportsmanship.”
Former ISRO chief Dr S Somanath, who led Chandrayaan-3’s lunar South Pole landing, praised India’s first indigenous space-qualified chip, Vikram-32, built in Chandigarh. He called it a cornerstone for self-reliant semiconductors. “Chandrayaan-3 showed interplanetary strength, but Vikram-32 proves our silicon capability. A greater journey awaits,” Somanath said.