Author: The World Opinion

A historic Independence Day celebration took place in Jammu and Kashmir as CM Omar Abdullah hoisted the national flag at the Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar. This event marked a significant shift, being the first time in eight years that an elected Chief Minister oversaw the flag-hoisting ceremony. Previously, Mehbooba Mufti, as PDP President, had led the celebrations in 2017. Political changes in 2018, including the BJP withdrawing support, led to Governor’s rule. The ceremony included a guard of honor, an inspection of the parade, and a salute by Abdullah to the marching contingents from various forces and schools. In addition,…

A significant summit is on the horizon, with US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin scheduled to meet in Anchorage, Alaska. The meeting is crucial, given the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the broader implications for international diplomacy. The summit is set to commence on Friday at 11:30 am Alaska time (3:30 pm ET). The talks will take place at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, a major US military installation situated just 700 miles from the Russian border. The base is home to approximately 30,000 military personnel, along with their families and civilian employees, providing a secure venue. Putin’s visit…

Hina Khan has voiced her support for Mrunal Thakur after Thakur faced criticism for comments made about Bipasha Basu. The controversy arose from a resurfaced video in which Mrunal Thakur was seen body-shaming Bipasha Basu. Subsequently, Mrunal Thakur issued a public apology. Hina Khan shared her perspective on her Instagram stories, stating, “Wisdom comes from experience. Our social skills, communication and understanding grow over time. We all make mistakes, especially when we are young.” She added, “I understand Mrunal’s point of view; I too, have made such foolish mistakes in the past. We undergo trials without having the skill set…

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India’s 79th Independence Day is being celebrated with great zeal, and the Indian cricket team is at the forefront of the celebrations. From Rohit Sharma to Hardik Pandya, several cricketers conveyed their Independence Day wishes to the citizens. The celebrations sparked memories of the 2024 T20I World Cup, where India showcased remarkable performance. Rohit Sharma’s year included the Champions Trophy victory, but he also announced his retirement from Test cricket. Rohit Sharma shared a poignant image on Instagram, where he is seen planting the Indian flag on the field, a snapshot from the ICC T20I World Cup 2024 final. In…

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A car accident in the Rajnandgaon district of Chhattisgarh resulted in the deaths of six individuals from Indore. The group was journeying to Jagannath Puri in Odisha after visiting the Mahakal Temple in Ujjain. The accident occurred near Chirchari village around 5 a.m. on Friday morning when the driver apparently fell asleep at the wheel, causing the car to lose control and collide with a truck on the opposite side of the road. Five people died instantly at the scene, while two others were critically injured. Upon receiving information about the incident, the police arrived at the scene, and the…

In 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered his longest Independence Day speech, speaking for a record-setting 103 minutes. This historic address, delivered from the Red Fort, surpasses the previous record held by any Indian Prime Minister. The speech began at 7:33 am and concluded at 9:16 am, exceeding his 2024 speech length of 98 minutes. This was also PM Modi’s 12th consecutive Independence Day speech from the Red Fort, placing him second only to Jawaharlal Nehru’s 17 addresses.

A man in Sichuan, China, is under fire after using his pet dog in a bizarre experiment. The man wanted to determine the edibility of wild mushrooms growing in his garden. He decided to feed them to his dog to test for toxicity. After the dog did not exhibit any negative health effects, the man then fed the same mushrooms to his family. Within hours, the family became ill and required medical attention. The dog, however, had stopped eating after ingesting the mushrooms. The man found wild mushrooms in his herb garden and was hesitant to eat them without ensuring…

The 17th season of the popular quiz show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ (KBC) has commenced. Host Amitabh Bachchan is, as always, captivating audiences with his personal stories and reflections. In a recent episode, Big B shared a touching story from his own life that resonated with viewers. On the show, contestant Vijay shared that his father is a daily wage worker and that he hopes to win enough money from KBC to buy a large house for his parents. Vijay also recounted taking his parents to a nice restaurant for dinner for the first time after securing employment, and encouraging them…