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RCB (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) pledges long-term support and compassion for families affected by the June 4 stampede tragedy. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) announced the “RCB Cares” initiative, offering ₹25 lakh to the families of each of the 11 people who died in a stampede outside Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on…
Robin Westman Opens Fire at Annunciation Catholic Church and School On August 27, 2025, Robin Westman, 23, committed an act of gun violence at the Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis. He killed two children, 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel and 10-year-old Harper Moyski, and injured 18 other people, 15 of…
Zelenskyy Calls for Binding Security Guarantees to End Three-Year War Volodymyr Zelenskyy has encouraged high-level discussions with former U.S. President Donald Trump and European leaders, out of frustration with the slow impact of his own attempts to settle the peace with Russia. He argued that Ukraine must have legally binding…
Neeraj Chopra secures second place in Zurich with a season-best 85.01m throw. India’s Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra continued his remarkable streak of podium finishes by clinching second place at the prestigious Diamond League Final in Zurich. Despite battling technical issues in his run-up and timing, Chopra managed a season-best throw…
Russia’s first-ever naval drone strike sinks Ukraine’s Laguna-class warship Simferopol, killing one sailor and marking a new phase in maritime warfare. In a significant escalation of naval warfare, Russia has sunk Ukraine’s largest naval ship since 2014, the Simferopol, marking what officials describe as the first-ever Russian naval drone strike.…
Russia’s overnight missile and drone strikes on Kyiv hit the EU Delegation and British Council, killing 14, including children, and injuring many. On the night of August 27–28, 2025, Kyiv faced a large-scale assault as missiles and drones hit over 20 locations throughout the city. The strikes impacted residential buildings,…
The UAE reflects on five decades of progress in women’s empowerment, guided by the visionary leadership of Sheikha Fatima. UAE recently reflected on its extraordinary journey toward women’s empowerment and celebrated a significant milestone on 28 August 2025. This date marks the 10th Emirati Women’s Day as well as the…
Devotees Across India Honour Ganpati Bappa’s Ongoing Presence through Prayer, Offerings, and Environmentally Friendly Practices on 2nd Day of Ganesh Chaturthi The second day of Ganesh Chaturthi is a way to continue one’s devotion and to solidify their bond with Lord Ganesha. Families feel that simply continuing their devotion ensures…
BCCI and Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar have voiced their concerns regarding Mohammed Shami’s fitness. Meanwhile, the fast bowler has taken it in stride, stating he has no hard feelings about being left out and is determined to prove himself in the upcoming Duleep Trophy. Ajit Agarkar elaborated that Shami’s fitness…
US plans fixed-term visa limits, ending open stays for students and journalists, raising concerns over costs, stricter rules, and enrolment impact. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has revealed plans to swap out the long-standing “Duration of Status” (D/S) system for fixed-term limits for foreign students, exchange visitors, and media…
