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TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee. File | Photo Credit: PTI The Supreme Court on Tuesday (August 25, 2026) agreed to hear a plea filed by Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee contending that Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla was delaying disqualification proceedings under the anti-defection law against 20 rebel party MPs who have aligned themselves with the…
Minister S Jaishankar during a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, in Moscow on August 25, 2026. (Photo: X/@DrSJaishankar) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held wide-ranging talks with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov, with the two leaders discussing bilateral cooperation, global challenges and multilateral issues. The current situation surrounding Ukraine, Iran, and Afghanistan was…
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The story so far: Thailand’s Peaceful Society Promotion Act, an amnesty initiative passed by lawmakers in July, came into effect on Monday (August 24, 2026), as the government under Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul seeks reconciliation with a large share of the population still leaning towards populist former leader Thaksin Shinawatra, a key figure at the…
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Image used for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: Reuters Amid the tightening of immigration policies, the number of Indian students seeking admission to U.S. colleges declined by 15% in 2025-26 over the previous year, according to a report. A report, representing over 1,100 institutions, released by the Common App, shows that although application volume…
Morgan Rogers celebrates scoring their second goal in August 24, 2026 | Photo Credit: Reuters Donyell Malen’s hat-trick got Roma off to a blistering Serie A start in a 4-0 win over Fiorentina, and Chelsea delivered a perfect Premier League opening for new coach Xabi Alonso on Monday (August 24, 2026). Chelsea beat Fulham 3-2…
U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor having chai near Charminar in Hyderabad on Monday (August 24, 2026) | Photo Credit: Handle @USAmbIndia on X U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor and U.S. Consul General Laura Williams convened top Indian industry leaders and Telangana Minister D. Sridhar Babu at the Taj Falaknuma Palace to accelerate bilateral…
Puzzle-shaped 100 American dollar banknote and gold-colored Indian Rupee symbol. On a charcoal green-colored background. Horizontal composition with copy space. Isolated with clipping path. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStock The rupee traded in a narrow range and fell 4 paise to 95.74 against the American currency in early trade on Tuesday (August 25, 2026), as…
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Image used for representation | Photo Credit: The Hindu Security forces arrested two suspected overground workers of terrorists in a forest area of Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir, disrupting the terror network in the region, officials said on Tuesday (August 25, 2026). “In a significant success towards disrupting terror networks and preventing attempts to…
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Serena Williams returns a shot against Marta Kostyuk and Peyton Stearns during a women’s doubles match at the Cincinnati Open tennis tournament. File | Photo Credit: AP Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz will open the U.S. Open mixed doubles tournament against a team that features the reigning women’s doubles champion. Williams and Alcaraz will face…
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India’s Dhruv Jurel celebrates his century on day two of the second Test cricket match between India and Sri Lanka, in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on August 24, 2026. | Photo Credit: PTI Time seemingly paused as Dhruv Jurel batted on 99. With Mohammed Siraj for company, and an anxious Indian camp watching from the dressing…