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A Range Rover SUV was seized by the Jammu and Kashmir traffic police on Tuesday. The vehicle was transporting Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar from the Jammu airport to a location near the Kalyan Jewelers showroom. The Chandigarh-registered SUV was stopped at Dogra Chowk by a traffic police officer due to its tinted windows. Akshay Kumar was not present in the vehicle when it was stopped. Traffic police officials clarified that the law applies equally to everyone. The owner of the vehicle will need to remove the illegal window tinting and pay a fine to get the SUV back. The Supreme…

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is actively involved in conducting raids in several locations across Bihar and other states, as part of an investigation into liquor smuggling under the PMLA. The raids are taking place in Muzaffarpur, Gurugram, Naharlagun, Namsai, and Ranchi, targeting seven different sites. The focus of the ED’s investigation is on associates of Sunil Bhardwaj, who is believed to be a key figure in the illegal liquor trade. The ED teams initiated the raids on the morning of Wednesday, August 13th. A raid was also carried out at the residence of Babita Devi, the head of the Bishanpur…

Women in Ranchi, Jharkhand, have received their monthly financial assistance under the “Manyan Samman Yojana.” The state government has deposited ₹2500 into the bank accounts of eligible women for the month of July. The district administration announced the successful transfers on Wednesday. The first phase of payments involved the disbursement of ₹96,67,32,500 to 3,86,693 women using the DBT system. The distribution covers a wide range of areas within the district: Angara, Argora (Municipal Corporation), Bargain (Municipal Corporation), Bero, Bundu, Bundu Nagar Panchayat, Budhmu, Chanho, Hehal (Municipal Corporation), Itki, Kanke, Kanke (Municipal Corporation), Khalari, Lapung, Mandar, Nagri, Nagri (Municipal Corporation), Namkum,…

The Urban Development and Housing Department in Bihar is undertaking a project to create a digital record of roads in urban areas, with a deadline of August 20, 2025, for all municipal bodies to submit detailed road mapping reports. The innovative aspect of this initiative is the use of color-coding, where different colors represent different construction agencies. This will aid in easy identification and improve urban planning. National highways will be red, state highways green, Rural Works Department roads black, municipal roads yellow, district council roads blue-pink, Local Area Engineering Organization roads blue, and roads by other departments purple. This…

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is set to meet with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Moscow on August 21, as confirmed by MFA Russia. This meeting is taking place as India and Russia focus on strengthening their strategic partnership, especially in light of the US decision to increase tariffs on Indian imports. The US justified these tariffs by pointing to India’s continued purchase of Russian crude oil, which the US believes is funding Russia’s war in Ukraine. Last week, National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval met with Russian President Vladimir Putin, just after the US imposed a 25% tariff…

The United States has recently classified the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) and its Majeed Brigade as foreign terrorist organizations. This action took place concurrently with the Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir’s second visit to the US in six weeks. The US had previously taken a similar step regarding the TRF. The widespread presence of terrorism in Pakistan is demonstrated by the existence of around 80 active terrorist organizations in a country that is only 78 years old. Despite existing sanctions from the Pakistani government and international bodies, these groups continue to flourish on Pakistani soil. Reports suggest that several…

Subhash Ghai’s ‘Taal,’ viewed after twenty-six years, fails to live up to expectations. It struggles to blend genuine storytelling with a focus on the superficial. A R Rahman’s musical contributions remain a highlight, but the film’s plot struggles to support these musical interludes. The story, exploring the tension between folk and modern musical styles, feels outdated. The narrative, focusing on the relationship between Manav, a city dweller (Akshaye Khanna), and Manasi, a village girl (Aishwarya), presents an updated version of old cinematic themes. Manasi, depicted as innocent, and Manav, as worldly, become central figures. The narrative progresses as Manasi faces…

The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) brought in Dewald Brevis to strengthen their team during the 2025 IPL season. With the middle order facing challenges, Brevis, at a cost of INR 2.2 crore, proved to be a valuable asset. He played six matches, scoring 225 runs with a high strike rate. The team’s management is keen on retaining him for the upcoming season. The rules regarding player retention favor CSK in Brevis’ case. Notably, he is exempt from the restrictions affecting players who moved teams during cross-border conflicts, as seen with other teams in the league. The recent impressive performance by…

Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav declared that drug abuse severely impacts the well-being of families, society, and the nation, and the state government is committed to creating a drug-free Madhya Pradesh. The government is undertaking comprehensive measures to achieve this, including banning alcohol sales in 19 religious areas. The police conducted a successful campaign, ‘Distance from Drugs is Essential,’ from July 15th to July 31st and are focusing on the masterminds behind the drug trade. The Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the ‘Drug-Free India Campaign’ five years ago. Madhya Pradesh is focusing on social awareness and legal actions to fight…

Preparations are in full swing for the meeting between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump in Alaska. To ensure the Russian President’s safety, the Kremlin’s security team has designed a specific plan. The meeting is set for August 15th at the Elmendorf-Richardson military base, which offers a high degree of security. The meeting will involve a direct, face-to-face discussion between Trump and Putin, with Trump aiming to understand Putin’s stance on ending the ongoing conflict within a brief period. Putin will travel to Alaska via the Bering Strait, entering US airspace directly from Russia. To accommodate his arrival, all flights in…