Former Governor Malik Passes Away: A Life of Politics and Controversy Veteran politician and former Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Satyapal Malik, passed away on August 5, 2025, at the age of 79. He had been battling a prolonged illness. Malik’s career spanned decades, encompassing significant roles in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. […]

Trump’s Tariff Threat: New Cold War Chills Indo-US Ties Former US President Donald Trump’s threat to hike tariffs on Indian goods has sent shockwaves through the bilateral relationship. The move, announced on August 5, 2025, stemmed from Trump’s accusation that India is aiding Russia by purchasing its oil. India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) swiftly […]

Moscow Standoff: India Defies US, To Continue Russian Oil Imports Russia has strongly condemned former US President Trump’s threats of penalties against India for purchasing Russian oil, denouncing them as unlawful trade coercion. This comes amidst heightened geopolitical tensions. Despite the US pressure, India remains steadfast in its decision to continue importing oil from Russia. […]

LPG Stove Revolution: 5-Star Efficiency Mandate From 2026 The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) will implement mandatory energy efficiency standards for all domestic LPG stoves from January 1, 2026. This move aims to significantly reduce energy consumption and promote cleaner cooking. A new star-rating system, ranging from one to five stars, will assess the thermal […]

71 War Echoes: Army Accuses US of Fueling Pakistan, Amidst Fresh Trade Tensions The Indian Army has reignited a decades-old controversy, accusing the United States of arming Pakistan prior to the 1971 war. This revelation, based on a recently unearthed newspaper clipping, comes at a time of heightened Indo-US trade friction. The army’s statement cites […]

Uttarakhand Cloudburst: Dharali Reels Under Flash Flood Fury; Four Dead A sudden cloudburst unleashed a devastating flash flood in Dharali, Uttarakhand on August 5, 2025, causing widespread destruction and claiming at least four lives. Videos circulating on social media depict scenes of utter devastation, eerily reminiscent of the 2013 Kedarnath tragedy. The raging floodwaters swept […]

Temple Takeover: SC Scrutinises UP Ordinance, Orders Interim Panel The Uttar Pradesh government’s recent ordinance concerning the management of the revered Banke Bihari Temple in Vrindavan has faced sharp scrutiny from the Supreme Court. The court expressed concerns over the state government’s swift action in assuming control of the temple’s affairs. The apex court, during […]

Banke Bihari Temple Row: SC Questions UP Govt’s Hasty Takeover The Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday defended its controversial ordinance concerning the management of the revered Banke Bihari Temple in Vrindavan before the Supreme Court. The court, however, expressed reservations about the state government’s swift action. The Supreme Court suggested the formation of an interim […]

Statehood Plea: J&K’s Future Hangs in Supreme Court Balance The Supreme Court is set to hear a crucial petition on August 8, demanding the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood. The petitioners contend that the continued delay undermines the principles of federalism, particularly in the run-up to the upcoming assembly elections. This legal challenge highlights […]

Air India Dreamliner Grounds Delhi-Milan Flight: Passengers Stranded A technical snag forced Air India to cancel its Delhi-Milan flight on August 5, 2025. The affected Boeing 787 Dreamliner was unable to depart as scheduled. Passengers faced significant disruption to their travel plans. The airline swiftly offered several options to mitigate the inconvenience. These options included […]