Mandhana Scripts Massive World Cup Record, Overtakes India Legend Mithali
- Smriti Mandhana ended the Women's World Cup 2025 with 434 runs after scoring 45 in the final vs South Africa
- She set a new record for the most runs by an Indian in a single Women's World Cup edition
- The 29-year-old surpassed Mithali Raj's previous best of 409 runs in the 2017 World Cup
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Hockey World Cup LIVE: Argentina Go 4-1 Up After India Commit Penalty Blunder
- India face off against Argentina in their final second round match of the Men's Hockey World Cup 2026
- With 0 points and a goal difference of -4, India need a big win to stay alive in the semi-final race
- India also need to hope that Netherlands beat England in their Pool E match later in the day
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US Plans To Hike H-1B Visa Fee To Over $100,000. Indians To Face Heat
- The US plans to increase the H-1B visa fee to $103,265, according to the Federal Register
- New fees may raise costs for foreign workers, students, and employers sponsoring H-1B visas
- DHS may impose a $100,000 fee on OPT applications, currently under Office of Management review
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0.1% Of Kumbh Budget Could Have Saved 125 Marathi Schools: Top Court Judge
- Justice Varale highlighted the shrinking education budget amid rising student numbers in Maharashtra
- Marathi-medium schools are closing, but 0.1% of Nashik Kumbh funds could have saved 100-125 schools, he said
- The government spends Rs 32,000-34,000 crore on Kumbh Mela and Rs 11,000 crore on corridor projects, he said
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"Irreversible Setback": MK Stalin On Vijay Dropping Parandur Airport Project
- DMK chief MK Stalin called scrapping Parandur airport an irreversible setback for Tamil Nadu's growth
- Chief Minister Vijay cited protection of farmland and livelihoods for abandoning the Parandur airport project
- DMK MLAs staged walkout after being denied debate on the airport project's cancellation in Assembly
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President Murmu Receives Credentials From New Envoys Of 6 Nations
- President Droupadi Murmu received credentials from six envoys at Rashtrapati Bhavan
- Envoys included representatives from UAE, Moldova, Germany, South Sudan, Nigeria, and Sweden
- Ambassadors presented were Sitona Abdalla Osman, Abdulla Saif Ali Slayem Al Nuaimi, and others
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Hormuz Tensions Escalate: Iran Blacklists 45 Tankers, Warns Of Cargo Seizure
- Iran blacklists 45 tankers for violating Strait of Hormuz crossing rules
- Vessels involved in ship-to-ship transfers with blacklisted tankers may face action
- Blacklisted ships include crude carriers, LNG, LPG tankers, and clean product vessels
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Dia Mirza Defends 5-Year-Old Son Avyaan After Plastic Bag Controversy
- Dia Mirza clarified her son’s coconut water incident was about avoiding plastic
- Her son told the delivery worker that plastic is not used in their home, showing environmental awareness
- The incident was misinterpreted online
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Gold, Silver Price: Is Rs 1.67 Lakh Next For Yellow Metal On US Treasury Buyback Boost?
- Gold rose 1.25% to $4,661.6, silver gained 0.29% to around $69/oz by 6:19 pm IST
- MCX gold October futures climbed 1.13% to Rs 1,64,155 per 10 grams, silver futures up 0.17%
- US Treasury bond buybacks lowered yields and dollar, boosting precious metals demand
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Toxic Star Lost Army Officer Dad At 10, Became National Crush With Kantara
- Rukmini Vasanth stars as Mellisa in Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups releasing August 26
- Her father, Colonel Vasanth Venugopal, died in the 2007 Uri mission and received Ashoka Chakra
- Rukmini studied acting at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, London, before debuting in Kannada films
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