Pakistan Cancels T20 World Cup 2026 Event Amid Suspense Over Participation
- Pakistan Cricket Board cancelled the national team's kit reveal for the T20 World Cup 2026
- PCB cited 'unavoidable circumstances' as reason for cancellation amid suspense over the side's participation
- Pakistan's Foreign Office is expected to announce the final decision regarding their participation on Monday
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AI Training, Free Coaching: PM Modi's 6 Big Announcements On Independence Day
- PM Modi in his Independence Day speech announced AI skill training for 1 crore youth nationwide within a year
- Free online coaching will be provided to reduce financial burden on students and families, PM Modi said
- A nationwide sports talent hunt will identify and train children aged 5 to 15 for Olympics, PM Modi stated
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Bengal Man Arrested Over Terror Links, Wanted To Go To Afghanistan, Fight Pak
- Man detained in Bengaluru for allegedly conspiring with TTP member for attacks in India and Pakistan
- The 25-year-old suspect, Asafool Mallik, was caught over suspicious online activities, say police
- Mallik expressed anger over Pakistani military actions against Muslims and Israel-Palestine stance
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20 Killed In 7.7 Magnitude Earthquake In Indonesia, Tsunami Warning Lifted
- 2 persons were killed in a 7.7-magnitude earthquake off Flores island in eastern Indonesia
- The epicentre was 68 km northwest of Ende with strong aftershocks, including a 6.1 tremor
- A tsunami warning was briefly issued in nearby provinces
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"Dimaagi Naxals Need To Be Identified, Isolated": PM Warns In I-Day Speech
- Prime Minister Modi warned of a new enemy called "dimagi Naxals" in India
- He said over 3,500 security personnel died combating Naxal violence in India
- PM Modi claimed Maoist violence is now taking its last breath in the country
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Tukaram Mundhe Went To Dinner With Friends. Then Fake Paneer Was Served
- Mundhe discovered a restaurant serving fake paneer and flagged compliance concerns
- The restaurant were given 24 hours to correct violations before inspections followed
- Mundhe's methods have also attracted criticism, particularly over the suspension of licences
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Three Things To Watch As FCNR(B) Scheme Winds Down
- The FCNR(B) deposit scheme swap window closes on August 31, earlier than planned
- Banks must avail RBI swap facility by September 11, moved up from October 16
- FCNR(B) deposits reached $52.3 billion by August 13, expected to hit $65-70 billion
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Box Office: Sunny Deol's Batwara 1947 Earns Rs 8.34 Crore Worldwide On Day 1
- Batwara 1947 released on August 14, earning Rs 5.75 crore net on opening day in India
- The film grossed Rs 6.84 crore domestically and Rs 1.50 crore overseas on Day 1
- Batwara 1947’s worldwide gross collection reached Rs 8.34 crore on its first day
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Gambhir's Message On India's Independence Day Takes Internet By Storm
- Gautam Gambhir paid tribute to freedom fighters on India's 80th Independence Day
- BCCI extended Independence Day greetings to the people of India on social media
- "Their sacrifice. Our freedom. Our responsibility: India. Jai Hind," wrote Gambhir on X
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Ebola Outbreak Reaches Sixth Province In DR Congo As Cases Top 4,600
- The Ebola outbreak in the DRC has spread to a sixth province, Bas-Uele, with 4,665 cases.
- A total of 2,184 deaths have been recorded, resulting in a 46.8% case fatality rate.
- The outbreak affects six provinces, with Ituri remaining the main epicenter.
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Old Delhi, Pune Among 103 Historic Stations To Get A Special Makeover
- Indian Railways will celebrate 103 heritage stations from August to November in Station Mahotsav
- Events will showcase 173 years of history, architecture, and local culture of heritage stations
- Activities include vintage displays, Virasat Smarika magazine, short films, food festivals, and shows
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