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The Indian Army’s Tiger Division recently honored Lieutenant Colonel Sharad Dev Singh Jamwal on the occasion of his 100th birthday. Lt. Col. Jamwal, recognized as a World War II hero, actively participated in key military operations, including the 1961 Goa Liberation campaign, the 1962 Sino-Indian War, and the Indo-Pakistani Wars. Born in Jammu on August 13, 1926, Colonel Jamwal was raised in a family with a strong tradition of military service. His father, Colonel Prabhat Singh, served in World War I. Jamwal’s early education was at The Doon School, followed by studies at the Prince of Wales Royal Indian Military…

The United States has notified India of the potential for increased tariffs on its trade of Russian oil, with the ultimate decision resting on the outcome of a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin set for Friday in Alaska, according to US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Bessent, during an interview with Bloomberg, stated that secondary tariffs imposed on India for purchasing Russian oil may be increased depending on the outcome of the US-Russia discussions. Bessent had previously commented, on August 12, on India’s firm stance during US trade negotiations, characterizing New Delhi’s approach as ‘a…

Shah Rukh Khan’s fans face a longer wait for the release of ‘King,’ as production has been stalled due to an injury sustained by the actor. After a series of successful films in 2023, Khan focused on ‘King,’ which began filming in June. While earlier reports indicated a potential release in October 2026, current reports suggest a delay until 2027. The injury to Khan’s shoulder has led to the pause in filming. The film features a substantial cast including Abhishek Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Jackie Shroff, Abhay Verma, Arshad Warsi, Jaideep Ahlawat, and Raghav Juyal, alongside Khan and his daughter Suhana.…

With the Russia-Ukraine war ongoing for over three and a half years, the U.S. has been facilitating discussions to end the conflict. A key part of this has been ongoing dialogue between President Trump, President Putin, and President Zelensky. A meeting between Trump and Putin is scheduled for August 15 in Alaska. This meeting comes against the backdrop of recent actions by Russia targeting WhatsApp. WhatsApp has accused Russia of trying to prevent secure conversations for Russian citizens, by blocking calls made through the app. The company believes this is part of an effort to promote local social media and…

Mohammad Taha will aim to maintain his current form in the remaining matches of the tournament. The Hubli Tigers have won both their matches so far, earning them four points and placing them in second position on the points table. Taha made his debut for Karnataka in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in 2016 against Services, but was dismissed after scoring just two runs. His last appearance for Karnataka was against Tamil Nadu in 2017. In his 22 T20 matches, Taha has scored 369 runs at an average of 24.60, with a best score of 47 not out. In first-class…

The Directorate of Public Instruction, Chhattisgarh, Raipur, has released the examination dates for Hindi and English Steno tests. The exams are planned for August 23 and 24, 2025. On August 23, 2025, the English Steno exam (100 words per minute) will be conducted at a single center within the Raipur division. The Hindi Steno exam (100 words per minute) is slated for August 24, 2025, across four centers within the Raipur, Durg, Bilaspur, and Bastar divisions. Candidates are instructed to be present at their assigned examination centers according to the specified batches and times. For detailed information on the examination…

Delhi faced significant disruption due to torrential rains, resulting in an accident where a man and his daughter were severely injured. A large tree in South Delhi’s Kalkaji area uprooted and fell on them. The incident, captured on CCTV, took place near Paras Chowk at approximately 9:50 AM, with the tree landing on a biker and two other vehicles. Bystanders and emergency services worked together to rescue those trapped. The victims were quickly transported to the AIIMS Trauma Centre via a CATS ambulance. Sudhir Kumar (50) and his daughter, Priya (22), are currently under medical care. In addition to the…

Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai will hoist the flag in Raipur Preparations for the state-level Independence Day main समारोह in Police Parade Ground Raipur complete Chief Minister will hoist the flag at 9 am and take the salute of the parade Raipur, August 14, 2025/ All preparations have been completed regarding the grand celebration of the 79th Independence Day in Chhattisgarh from the capital Raipur to the district headquarters, towns and villages. The state level main समारोह of Independence Day will be held at Police Parade Ground Raipur from 9 am, where Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai will…

Late Kumar Dilip Singh Judeo, the true standard-bearer of Sanatan Dharma – Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai Announcement of development works worth over 100 crore in Dharamjaigarh Announcement of bringing a law in the assembly to effectively stop conversion Raipur, August 14, 2025/ Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai, while addressing the Culture Pride Mahasammelan and felicitation ceremony held in Dharamjaigarh, Raigarh today, said that the late Kumar Dilip Singh Judeo was not only a guide to politics, but also a true standard-bearer of Sanatan Dharma and Indian culture. He said that the late Judeo ji, through “Ghar Wapsi”,…

Partition of India a deep pain in history: Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai Chief Minister Shri Sai participates in Bharat Vibhajan Vibhishika Diwas – National Seminar and Photo Exhibition Raipur, August 14, 2025/ Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai, while addressing the Bharat Vibhajan Vibhishika Diwas – National Seminar held at the Muktakash Manch of the Mahant Ghasidas Museum in Raipur, said that the partition of India is such a chapter in history, the pain of which is still felt today. Remembering the events of that era still agitates the mind. Chief Minister Shri Sai said that at the…