After nearly eight years of delays, Bengaluru’s much-anticipated Yellow Line of the Namma Metro — stretching from Rashtreeya Vidyalaya (RV) Road to Bommasandra — has finally entered service in August 2025. What was supposed to be a 2021 launch instead became an expensive saga of overruns, setbacks, and high daily losses. From Plan to Reality:…
China’s top diplomat, Foreign Minister Wang Yi, arrived in Delhi on August 18, 2025, for a two-day visit that has drawn attention for its call to salvage fragile ties with India. In a symbolic shift from recent years of tension, he emphasized that both nations—home to over 2.8 billion people—should regard each other as “partners…
On August 18, 1945, a defining mystery in India’s freedom struggle unfolded: Subhas Chandra Bose—revered as Netaji—reportedly perished in an air crash in Taihoku (modern-day Taipei), yet his fate remains disputed, and the enigma endures to this day. The Official Account According to the most widely accepted narrative, Bose’s aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from…
Tension gripped Gurugram early Sunday when unidentified gunmen opened fire outside YouTuber Elvish Yadav’s residence in Sector 57 between 5:30 and 6:00 a.m. Police say three masked assailants on motorcycles fired over a dozen rounds—reports vary between “around 15” and “more than two dozen” shots—leaving visible damage to the ground and first floors, including shattered…
Tensions in the Middle East have surged to alarming heights after Iran delivered a sweeping threat to Israel: a full-scale war would erupt if Palestinians are forcibly uprooted from their homes. This ultimatum highlights Iran’s increasingly aggressive posture as it positions itself as the self-styled protector of Palestinian rights in an already volatile region. Iran’s…
Washington, D.C., August, 2025 — In a major shift in U.S. trade policy, President Donald Trump announced a temporary pause on imposing new tariffs on countries purchasing Russian oil following his recent nearly three-hour summit with President Vladimir Putin in Alaska. Trump described the meeting as “going very well” and signaled that additional sanctions are…
In Anchorage today—a moment both cinematic and strategic unfolded as President Donald Trump welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. The first meeting between the two in six years, and Putin’s first visit to the U.S. since 2015, began with dazzling ceremony—but ended with cooler reality.The GuardianThe Times of IndiaWikipedia Spectacle, Not Substance…
On this sacred day of Janmashtami, the birth of Lord Krishna is celebrated with immense devotion, joy, and spirituality. Across India and around the world, temples are adorned with lights, devotees fast with faith, and celebrations echo with the sound of bhajans and the enchanting tunes of Krishna’s flute. Lord Krishna, known as the eighth…
New Delhi, August 15, 2025 — In a historic departure from tradition, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the nation on Independence Day from the Red Fort, for the first time in his 12 consecutive addresses, publicly praised the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). He termed the organisation “the world’s biggest non-governmental organisation” and lauded its century-long…
New Delhi, August 15, 2025 – In his Independence Day address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a bold overhaul of India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST), promising sweeping relief for consumers, micro and small businesses, and general economic momentum in the coming festivals. Describing the reform as a “double Diwali gift,” PM Modi unveiled plans…