Maharashtra’s Deputy CM Eknath Shinde defended Pragya Thakur’s claims of torture during the Malegaon blast probe, accusing the UPA government of framing Hindutva leaders and coining the term ‘saffron terrorism’. Shinde supported Thakur’s allegation that she was pressured to implicate PM Modi, criticizing Rahul Gandhi for allegedly echoing Pakistani sentiments.
Yashasvi Jaiswal’s century in the fifth Test against England propelled India to a historic milestone, equaling the record for most hundreds scored by a team in a single Test series. India’s dominant batting performance, led by Shubman Gill’s record-breaking run tally, saw five batters surpass 400 runs, solidifying their command in the series.
Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has strongly condemned Rahul Gandhi’s remarks about the late Arun Jaitley, deeming them irresponsible and harmful to the Congress party. Gandhi claimed Jaitley threatened him regarding opposition to farm laws, a claim refuted by Jaitley’s son, Rohan, who pointed out his father’s death preceded the laws’ introduction.
In a thrilling showdown at the Sports Hub Singapore, Katie Ledecky secured her seventh consecutive world title in the 800m freestyle, edging out Summer McIntosh and Lani Pallister. McIntosh led for much of the race, but Ledecky’s strong finish secured the victory in 8:05.62. The race highlighted both Ledecky’s dominance and McIntosh’s emergence as a…
The ‘Coolie’ trailer launch event saw huge fanfare. Rajinikanth’s vintage style and Lokesh Kanagaraj’s direction are a hit. Aamir Khan and Nagarjuna Akkineni attended the event. Fans are excited about Rajini’s mass comeback. They praise the Lokesh-Rajini duo. Lokesh Kanagaraj is being hailed as Kollywood’s best director. ‘Coolie’ is set to release on August 14.
On August 2, 2025, the NYT Strands puzzle challenges players with the theme “Pretty as a picture.” The puzzle includes finding words like BLUR, CROP, and ADJUST, all related to photo editing. The Spangram, PHOTOEDITOR, stretches across the board, guiding players to uncover all theme-related words within the 6×8 grid.
American Eagle faced criticism for its ad campaign featuring Sydney Sweeney, where she jokingly links genetics to her blue jeans. The ad was perceived by many as promoting outdated beauty standards and eugenics, sparking online backlash and celebrity parodies. American Eagle defended the ad, stating it was solely about the jeans, but the response was…
Rajinikanth’s ‘Coolie,’ directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, is generating immense excitement with its promise of vintage Rajini style. The trailer, unveiled at a star-studded audio launch, showcases punchy dialogues and action. Certified ‘A,’ the film is set for a grand release on August 14, aiming to break box office records with its realistic portrayal of action…
