Badminton stars Saina Nehwal and Parupalli Kashyap have announced their divorce after seven years of marriage, as revealed in an Instagram post by Saina in July 2025. Despite sharing a passion for badminton, differences in personalities and interests led to their separation. The couple, who married in 2018, emphasized their decision was for 'peace, growth, and healing.'
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Day 3 of the India vs. England Test at Lord's was filled with drama. After India posted 387, Jasprit Bumrah's fiery spell against Zak Crawley ignited tensions, with Shubman Gill's outburst adding fuel. Sarcastic applause followed a blow to Crawley, intensifying the atmosphere.
India has refuted X's claims that it ordered the blocking of international news channels like @Reuters and @ReutersWorld. The ministry of electronics and information technology clarified that it promptly requested X to unblock the accounts when they were initially restricted. The government criticized X for the delay in restoring access, emphasizing that it took over 21 hours despite continuous follow-ups.
Union Minister Chirag Paswan criticized Bihar's deteriorating law and order following a series of murders, including a hospital worker in Nalanda. Political tensions escalated as Congress leaders blamed the central government, while the ruling coalition pointed fingers at the opposition.
Rajesh Khanna held a magnetic charm that captivated millions, especially his female admirers. In 1973, his female fans were shocked to hear about Rajesh’s marriage to 16-year-old debutante Dimple Kapadia. They have two daughters—Twinkle and Rinke. After his demise, a major news story made it to the front seat about the absence of Dimple’s name from his will. But she had a savage reply.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin lauded the Thackeray brothers' unity against alleged Hindi imposition in Maharashtra. He criticized the Centre for withholding funds and questioned the languages taught in Hindi-belt schools. Following protests led by Uddhav Thackeray, the Maharashtra government retreated from making Hindi compulsory.
NASA confirms the arrival of 3I/ATLAS, the third interstellar object. The ATLAS project spotted it in June 2025. Its speed and trajectory confirm it's not bound by the Sun. Scientists are eager to study this rare visitor from another star system. It will pass near Mars in October 2025.
The United States is considering an interim trade agreement with India, potentially setting tariffs below 20%, a more favorable position than other regional nations. While many countries face tariff hikes, India may avoid a formal notice.
Amidst a global surge in crypto adoption, India's regulatory uncertainty poses increasing risks. Pakistan strategically uses crypto to attract investment and potentially influence US relations, raising concerns about terror financing. Bhutan leverages Bitcoin for economic stability, while the US considers stablecoin regulation.
Kapil Sharma's new restaurant, KAP'S CAFE, in Surrey, Canada, was targeted in a gunfire incident late Wednesday. Preliminary reports confirm multiple shots were fired, but no injuries occurred. Authorities have launched an investigation, sealing off the area. Harjit Singh Laddi, allegedly linked to Babbar Khalsa International, claimed responsibility, citing anger over Sharma's alleged remarks as the motive.