A viral video from the US Open shows Piotr Szczerek, CEO of Drogbruk, snatching a signed cap intended for a child, sparking global outrage. Social media users identified Szczerek, leading to a barrage of negative reviews for his company. Tennis player Kamil Majchrzak gifted the young fan, Brok, another signed cap.
A devastating magnitude 6 earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan near the Pakistan border on Sunday, resulting in a tragic loss of over 800 lives and leaving approximately 1300 individuals injured. The powerful tremors caused widespread destruction, leveling numerous villages and buildings in the affected region. Rescue operations are currently underway, with medical teams dispatched from neighboring…
Actor Ram Charan met Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in Mysore on Sunday. The actor was in the city for the shooting of his upcoming film ‘Peddi’.
In southeast Houston, a 10-year-old boy was critically wounded after being shot while participating in a late-night door-knocking prank. The incident, reminiscent of the “Door Kicking Challenge” on TikTok, led to one person being detained for questioning. This event echoes a similar violent encounter in Frisco, Texas, prompting concerns about the dangerous trend.
Rudy Giuliani, former New York City Mayor, is hospitalized after a car accident in New Hampshire. The 81-year-old sustained a fractured vertebra and other injuries when his rental car was struck from behind. Giuliani, known as “America’s Mayor” for his 9/11 leadership, is expected to remain hospitalized for a few days.
Path of Exile 2 introduces Elemental Infusions, temporary buffs that empower spells with elemental damage. These infusions, dropped by specific skills, are picked up by walking over them. Players can strategically combine infusions like Fire, Cold, and Lightning to create powerful, multi-elemental attacks, encouraging diverse skill rotations and build experimentation for optimized combat.
Farokh Engineer, the match referee during the infamous ‘Slapgate’ incident in the 2008 IPL, expressed surprise at the recent release of the footage. He emphasized maintaining confidentiality and believes the matter should remain in the past, as both Harbhajan Singh and S. Sreesanth have likely moved on. The resurfacing of the clip has stirred reactions,…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru has launched ‘RCB Cares’ in response to the tragic stampede during IPL trophy celebrations, which resulted in 11 deaths. The initiative focuses on fan welfare and safety, promising structural safeguards for the future. RCB proposes a fan-safety audit framework, staff training, and collaboration with IPL and KSCA to strengthen crowd management protocols,…
India’s school education system demonstrates progress with near-universal elementary access, but faces challenges in secondary enrolment, especially among boys. Dropout rates, though declining, remain high in states like West Bengal and Assam. The UDISE+ 2024-25 report highlights rural-urban and north-south divides, alongside teacher shortages and digital infrastructure deficits, hindering the National Education Policy’s next phase.
Lalit Narayan Mithila University (LNMU) has opened registrations for UG admissions 2025 for vacant seats. Aspirants can apply online via lnmu.ac.in, selecting preferred colleges and completing the application with required credentials. The spot admission selection list will be published on September 4, with successful candidates required to complete admission formalities between September 8 and 10.
