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Massive Landslide Hits Haridwar’s Mansa Devi Hill, Halts Rail Traffic; 3 Narrowly Escape

August 6, 2025

A sudden landslide from Mansa Devi hill triggered by heavy monsoon rains blocked roads and rail near Kali Mata temple, narrowly missing three bikers and disrupting multiple trains.

Mumbai Pigeon-Feeding Ban Sparks Outcry; CM Fadnavis Permits Controlled Feeding, Orders Health Studies

August 6, 2025

Mumbai’s ban on feeding pigeons at historic kabutarkhanas, due to health hazards, ignites cultural protests and government fines.

Fire Breaks Out in Dummy Coach at Hingoli Station, Maharashtra; No Injuries Reported

August 6, 2025

Early morning blaze guts an empty dummy coach at Hingoli railway station; officials investigate possible foul play.

India Lost 1,033 sq. km of Forest Between 2015 and 2019, With Tamil Nadu and Bengal Driving Nearly Half: IIT Study

August 6, 2025

IIT Bombay’s study reveals India’s net forest loss between 2015-2019 far exceeds gains, stressing the need for sustainable and connected afforestation.

RBI Keeps Repo Rate Unchanged at 5.50%, Lowers Inflation Forecast to 3.1%, Flags Trade Risks

August 6, 2025

The Reserve Bank of India maintains its repo rate and neutral stance, prioritising economic stability amid global uncertainties and a significant fall in inflation.

Lingayat Seer Forced to Quit After Aadhaar Reveals Muslim Roots, Sparking Community Uproar

August 6, 2025

A 22-year-old Lingayat seer in Karnataka steps down after his Muslim origin before conversion triggers controversy.

Did Pakistan Violate Ceasefire Along LoC in Poonch on August 5? Army Rejects The Claim

August 6, 2025

Despite viral reports, there was no Pakistani ceasefire violation in Poonch on August 5, 2025—official sources confirmed the claims are false.

Cloudburst in Uttarakhand Kills 4, 11 Soldiers Missing, Over 130 Rescued Amid Widespread Flood Destruction

August 6, 2025

A sudden cloudburst in Uttarkashi’s Harsil region triggered flash floods and landslides, resulting in four deaths, 11 Indian Army personnel missing, and over 130 people rescued amidst ongoing relief efforts.

Trump Threatens Major Tariff Hike on Indian Imports Over Russian Oil Trade, Calls India “Not a Good Trading Partner”; India Rejects Accusations

August 6, 2025

US President Donald Trump threatens to hike tariffs on Indian imports due to India’s continued purchase of discounted Russian oil, intensifying trade tensions and political discord over the Ukraine war.

UP Man Dies After Liquor Dispute; Family Drops Body on Highway in Protest

August 5, 2025

After Hriday Lal’s alleged assault and death over a liquor dispute, his family protests by dropping his body from an ambulance and blocking a highway in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh, demanding justice.

India Surpasses China as Top Smartphone Exporter to US with 240% Manufacturing Surge, Report Finds

August 5, 2025

Rising trade tensions and Apple’s supply chain shift have made India the US’s largest smartphone supplier, shipping a record 44% of imported devices in 2025’s second quarter.

Maharashtra: Woman Allegedly Slapped, ‘Treated Inhumanely’ During Childbirth; Newborn Dies as Family Demands Action

August 5, 2025

Family alleges medical negligence and inhumane treatment of a woman during childbirth at Washim hospital, resulting in newborn’s death.

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Karnataka’s Ex-MP Prajwal Revanna Convicted in Landmark Rape Case After 14-Month Trial; Sentencing on Aug 2

A special court convicted Prajwal Revanna for raping a domestic worker after a rapid 14-month trial amid multiple allegations and political turmoil.

Indian Store Owner in Singapore Given 14‑Year Jail Term for Raping 11‑Year‑Old Girl in Jurong West

Ramalingam Selvasekaran was convicted of rape and sexual assault of an 11-year-old girl in Singapore and sentenced to over 14 years in jail without caning due to his age.

British Sikh Man Gurmuk Singh, 30, Fatally Stabbed in Ilford; Suspect Charged, Trial Scheduled

Gurmuk Singh, also known as Gary, was fatally stabbed in a targeted attack in Ilford, with police charging a suspect as the community mourns.

Emergency Declared in New York City as Record Flash Floods Paralyze Manhattan, Queens, and Bronx

Severe flash floods in New York City, caused by unprecedented rainfall rates up to 3 inches per hour, have overwhelmed infrastructure, forced evacuations, and disrupted transportation.

Russia Launches 300 Drones, 8 Missiles in Kyiv Night Strike; Chasiv Yar Claim Disputed, August 1 Declared Day of Mourning

Russian missile and drone attacks on Kyiv killed 26 civilians and injured over 150, according to Ukrainian officials.

Bengaluru Auto Fare Hiked from August 1: ₹36 for First 2 km, ₹18 per km Thereafter; Drivers Demand ₹40 and ₹20/km

Bengaluru’s Regional Transport Authority increases auto fares from August 1 amid driver opposition and union demands for higher rates to offset inflation and costs.

Maharashtra Consumer Commission Orders Wockhardt Hospital to Pay ₹34 Lakh for ICU Delay Leading to Patient’s Death

A hospital was fined ₹34 lakh for delaying critical ICU care without consent, highlighting urgency over procedural consent in emergency medical ethics.

Mumbai Tuition Teacher Arrested for Allegedly Burning 8-Year-Old’s Hand with Candle as Punishment for Poor Handwriting

An 8-year-old boy was allegedly burnt by his tuition teacher in Malad, Mumbai, leading to police action.

Tamil Nadu SSLC, HSE +1 Supplementary Results 2025 Declared: Here’s How to Check Your Scores

The Directorate of Government Examination, Tamil Nadu, has announced the 2025 Class 10 and 11 supplementary exam results with high pass percentages and opened applications for answer sheet copies.

Delta Flight DL56 from Salt Lake City to Amsterdam Diverts to Minneapolis After Turbulence Injures 25 on Airbus A330-900neo

A Delta Air Lines flight en route from Salt Lake City to Amsterdam made an emergency landing in Minneapolis after violent turbulence injured 25 passengers, highlighting growing turbulence risks linked to climate change

Hyderabad School Charges ₹2.5 Lakh for Nursery Admission in 2025-26, Triggers Public Anger; Telangana Govt Plans Action

Private school nursery fees at Nasr School in Hyderabad skyrocket to Rs 2.51 lakh annually, igniting controversy over educational affordability and calls for regulatory reforms.

‘Honeymoon in Shillong’: Family of Raja Raghuvanshi Approves Film on May 2025 Murder; To Be Shot in Indore

Family of Raja Raghuvanshi, murdered during honeymoon in Meghalaya, consents to a film to reveal the truth and restore the state’s image amid ongoing legal battles.

US Imposes 25% Tariff on Indian Imports; India Pledges ‘Measured National- Interest’ Response

The United States has enforced a 25% tariff on Indian goods starting August 1, 2025, alongside penalties related to India's Russian trade, escalating economic and diplomatic tensions while both nations negotiate a trade deal.

Gen Z Intern Asks for Leave Saying ‘Not Getting the Vibe,’ Email Goes Viral, Sparks Workplace Culture Debate

A Gen Z intern’s candid leave email referencing mental health and attaching a train ticket has divided Indian workplaces and netizens over professionalism and empathy.

Medha Roopam Becomes First Woman DM of Gautam Buddh Nagar, Takes Charge of Jewar Airport Push

Medha Roopam’s historic appointment marks a new era in governance, aiming to end delays on India’s biggest airport project.

UP Meerut Shocker: Doctors Caught Sleeping as Patient Dies in Emergency Ward; 2 Suspended Amid Outrage

A video revealing doctors asleep while a critical accident patient bled unattended at Meerut hospital exposes systemic healthcare negligence.

Over 120 Flights Disrupted by Technical Glitch, Affecting Major UK Airports, Including Heathrow

A critical radar fault temporarily halted departures at major UK airports, causing widespread cancellations and passenger disruption amid peak travel season.

Delhi Rains Turn Deadly: Safdarjung Hospital Flooded, Wall Collapse in Sehgal Colony Kills Mother and Son

Severe monsoon rains flood Safdarjung Hospital corridors and cause a fatal wall collapse at Sehgal Colony, raising urgent concerns over Delhi’s urban preparedness.

Brain Injuries in Sports: NYC Shooter Tragedy Sparks Debate on Hidden Link to Violence

Shane Tamura’s deadly attack at NFL headquarters and his suicide note blaming CTE have intensified conversations about brain injuries in contact sports and their mental health consequences.

Historic Collaboration: ISRO and NASA Launch NISAR Satellite to Map Earth in Unprecedented Detail

The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite was launched from Sriharikota, marking a first-of-its-kind joint Earth observation mission using advanced dual-frequency radar technology.

Turkish Airlines Boeing 777 with 260 Onboard Evacuated via Slides at Antalya After Smoke Detected in Landing Gear

A suspected hydraulic pipe malfunction caused smoke in the landing gear, prompting a safe emergency evacuation of all onboard at Antalya Airport.

Andhra Pradesh School Principal Booked Under POCSO for Allegedly Raping Class 9 Student

A private school principal in Andhra Pradesh allegedly raped a Class 9 minor girl who was discovered pregnant, prompting a police case under POCSO.

‘Zero Alimony, Zero Maintenance’: Man Wins Divorce Without Hiring Lawyer in Rare Self-Representation Case

A man self-representing as Party-in-Person successfully navigated five legal cases filed by his wife, securing divorce without alimony or maintenance.

Indian-Origin Delta Co-Pilot Rustom Bhagwagar Arrested in Cockpit at SFO on Child Sex Abuse Charges

Delta Airlines co-pilot Rustom Bhagwagar was allegedly arrested at San Francisco Airport on child sex abuse charges following a months-long investigation.

How Anant Ambani’s Vantara Initiative Could Revolutionize Animal Safety & Rescue In India

Vantara, translating to 'Star Of The Forest,' is located within Reliance's Jamnagar Refinery Complex, also known as the Green Belt Of Gujarat. The Vantara ecosystem encompasses a 3,000-acre Elephant Centre, which serves as the residence for over 200 rescued elephants.