Punjab Police dismantled a Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terror module, arresting two operatives and detaining three juveniles. The module, directed by foreign-based handlers and a Pak-based operative, was planning attacks before Independence Day. Authorities seized a hand grenade, pistol, and ammunition, averting further incidents after a previous liquor store attack.
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In August 2025, the Sturgeon Moon offers a rare spectacle, gracing the sky on two consecutive evenings. This full moon, named for the abundance of sturgeon fish, aligns with Shravana Purnima in India and will be visible post-sunset on August 8 and 9. Skywatchers in North America can witness stunning moonrises during twilight, with similar timings on both nights.
Donald Trump hinted at potential tariff actions against countries like India and China for importing energy from Russia, citing concerns about fueling the war in Ukraine. He expressed dissatisfaction with India's trade practices and hinted at substantially raising tariffs due to their continued oil trade with Russia.
New Zealand dominated Zimbabwe, securing their largest-ever Test victory by an innings and 359 runs, completing a 2-0 series sweep. Debutant Zakary Foulkes starred with a remarkable 9-75, setting a new record for a New Zealand bowler on debut. Zimbabwe struggled against New Zealand's pace attack, succumbing to their lowest series total, highlighting the gulf between the two teams.
"In 2023, I stood by Ms Moitra when she was under fire in Parliament — I did so out of conviction, not compulsion. Today, she repays that support by calling me a misogynist," Kalyan Banerjee said while posting the video on X.
The Home Ministry defended the LG's power to nominate assembly members in J&K, citing inclusivity. This came in response to a Congress leader's challenge to the Reorganisation Act. The ministry argued the nominations ensure representation for displaced communities and women. Mehbooba Mufti criticised the move as undemocratic, urging opposition to this precedent.
NASA has shared new details about 3I/ATLAS. It is an interstellar object moving at 209,000 km/h. Hubble images show it is smaller than thought, about 5.6 km wide. It is a comet with a glowing tail. Scientists estimate it is eight billion years old. It poses no threat to Earth. NASA uses telescopes to study it.
Shubman Gill, fresh off his impressive captaincy in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, is set to lead North Zone in the upcoming Duleep Trophy, commencing August 28 in Bengaluru. Gill's stellar performance against England included amassing 754 runs, surpassing Gavaskar's record for most runs by an Indian captain in a five-Test series.
Shubman Gill received a special shirt and cap from Sunil Gavaskar after falling short of breaking Gavaskar's Test series record. Gill scored 754 runs in the series, just 20 shy of the record. Gavaskar presented the gifts to encourage Gill to aim for the record in future series.
Indian Parliamentarians have expressed concerns to the government regarding Pakistan army chief Asim Munir's 'nuclear sabre-rattling' made while in the US. MPs questioned how such a statement could originate from a 'strategic ally's' soil, linking it to Munir's prior statement before the Pahalgam attack, also connected to the US.