Pakistan's Supreme Court has ordered the immediate transfer of former PM Imran Khan to a hospital for medical treatment, rejecting the government's objections. Khan, who has been jailed in Rawalpindi's Adiala Jail since August 2023, must be moved within 48 hours and will remain at Shifa International Hospital until September 16. The order comes amid persistent rumours over Khan's deteriorating health.

Pakistan govt challenges Supreme Court's hospital relief for Imran Khan

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has announced a new benefits package for all 234 MLAs in the state Assembly. The package includes brand-new cars for constituency travel, along with a monthly ₹75,000 allowance covering fuel, vehicle maintenance and driver expenses. Legislators will also receive ₹25,000 per month to hire a personal secretary. The announcement has sparked attention over the scale of perks being extended to elected representatives.

Tamil Nadu CM rolls out incentives for mlas to work in their constituencies

A court in West Bengal's Nadia district has ordered the issuance of an arrest warrant against Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra over her alleged non-compliance with an earlier order directing her appearance in an alleged hate speech case. The Krishnagar court has also directed that the execution report of the arrest warrant be submitted before it on August 28. Moitra is facing allegations of insulting women and making hate speech. The court had earlier issued pre-cognisance summons to her in connection with the case.

Hate speech case: Arrest warrant against West Bengal TMC leader

A massive, devastating fire broke out at a hotel on Mirza Ghalib Street in central Kolkata around 2:00 AM, trapping several guests on the upper floors as thick, toxic smoke quickly filled the building. Fire services and emergency response teams rushed to the scene to battle the intense flames, successfully rescuing multiple trapped individuals while treating several others for smoke inhalation and burn injuries.

Kolkata police forms S.I.T. to probe fire that killed nine, CM blames Mamata Regime 

U.S. envoy Sergio Gor is making his maiden visit to Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh since taking charge. The visit comes amid heightened diplomatic and strategic interest in the region, with Gor's engagement expected to draw attention to India-U.S. ties and developments in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.

Sergio Gor's maiden visit to J&K, Ladakh since taking charge 

Apple has introduced a major restructuring of its App Store fee structure for developers in the European Union to comply with the European Commission's ongoing enforcement of the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The changes introduce alternative business terms, giving developers more flexibility regarding fee models, core technology fees, and distribution options outside the traditional App Store framework.


Apple revises EU App Store fees under Digital Markets Act

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has officially suspended all trade, commercial exchanges, and financial transactions with Iran until further notice. The dramatic shift in economic relations follows a sharp spike in regional hostilities, triggered after the UAE Ministry of Defense detected two ballistic missiles launched from Iran targeting maritime traffic near its coast.  


UAE suspends all trade, financial dealings with Iran

According to recent intelligence and reports from the Financial Times, Iran has actively considered expanding its retaliatory capabilities to target United States military assets and sites in Europe—including locations in Bulgaria and Cyprus—should the U.S. restart military engagements or escalate conflicts.


Report says Iran planning to expand retaliatory attacks to Europe if US restarts war

Former Australian international cricketer David Warner was convicted of mid-range drink-driving in Sydney after recording a blood-alcohol reading more than twice the legal limit on Easter Sunday. Court proceedings revealed that Warner attempted to evade a random breath-testing site by stopping short and trying to switch seats with a female passenger.


Former Australian cricketer Warner convicted for drink-driving; Warner tried to switch seats

The Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC) has officially launched a dedicated "Pink Bus" service across major cities, including Dhaka, Chittagong, and Bogra, designed exclusively for female commuters. In a landmark move to enhance public transport safety and foster female economic empowerment, the initiative features buses operated entirely by female drivers and conductors.  


Pink bus service launched in Bangladesh capital; bus features female drivers & conductors

The Pakistani government has launched an urgent awareness campaign urging citizens traveling to Saudi Arabia on pilgrimage visas (such as Umrah and Hajj) to refrain from begging. Authorities have expressed deep concern over a rising trend where organized begging syndicates misuse pilgrimage visas to travel abroad, severely damaging Pakistan's international reputation.


Pakistan begs its pilgrims: Don't beg in Saudi Arabia

Internal safety debates and growing artificial intelligence security concerns are reportedly causing delays in OpenAI's latest model rollout strategy. As developers and safety researchers navigate complex risks surrounding autonomous agents, national security, and model alignment, the company is facing increased friction between rapid commercial deployment and rigorous risk mitigation.


AI security concerns slow OpenAI's model push

Indian star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant etched his name into the history books during the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle, becoming the first Indian cricketer to smash 100 sixes in Test cricket.


Rishabh Pant first Indian to hit 100 sixes in Test cricket

Unseasonal and severe weather has struck South America as heavy snowfall blankets Bolivia's Andean highlands, transforming the mountainous landscapes and disrupting local communities. The extreme weather event has affected high-altitude transit routes, agricultural activities, and livestock management in the region.


Bolivia snowfall: Heavy snow blankets Bolivia's Andean highlands

The Iran war is putting fresh pressure on U.S. military stockpiles, with Washington facing the challenge of replenishing weapons and munitions after sustained operations in West Asia. As Ukraine and other U.S. allies continue to require military supplies, the strain is raising questions over America's ability to rapidly rebuild its stocks.


West Asia to Ukraine, allies await new stocks

The United States has granted Canada a three-day reprieve from new tariffs as Washington seeks concessions on Canadian dairy, alcohol and automobiles. The temporary pause adds pressure on Ottawa as both countries negotiate trade terms and work to avoid a wider escalation in economic tensions.  

Three-day tariff reprieve for Canada: US seeks concessions on Canadian dairy, alcohol & autos

In a horrific case that has stunned investigators, a 13-year-old girl in Kerala's Alappuzha district allegedly plotted and masterminded the murder of her 65-year-old grandfather, Sivankutty Chettiyar. According to Alappuzha police, the Class 8 student enlisted her boyfriend and two other teenage friends from Kollam to execute the killing at a rented house in Karuvatta.  


Kerala murder: Minor gets grandfather killed by boyfriend & 2 others

China has cut its holdings of U.S. treasury securities to 633.4 billion dollars in June, down nearly 26 billion dollars from May. That is the lowest level since September 2008, nearly 18 years ago.


Global US dollar holdings decline

A shocking murder case from Bengaluru has stunned the city. Police allege that a woman, with the help of her lover, killed her husband and young son following a dispute that reportedly began over sleeping arrangements at home. Investigators are probing the sequence of events and the motives behind the crime. The case has sparked widespread attention due to the disturbing allegations and tragic loss of life.


Bengaluru murder shocker: Bengaluru woman 'kills' husband, son with lover's help

Cuba is facing a deepening economic and humanitarian crisis, with fuel shortages, prolonged power cuts and shortages of food and basic necessities putting millions under pressure. The crisis has become so severe that some Cubans are reportedly collecting discarded food from streets and rubbish to survive.


Cuba's fuel crisis threatens basic services

What if sports betting is no longer just entertainment for some young Americans, but part of their financial plan? A latest survey finds a significant share of Gen Z investors are moving money away from traditional investing and towards sports betting, with some even viewing bets as a long-term strategy. The trend is raising questions about how younger Americans are thinking about wealth, retirement and financial risk.


Gen Z bets on sports instead of retirement

Britain’s jobs market is showing two very different trends at once. On one side, the overall labour market is cooling, companies are cutting payrolls, vacancies are falling and wage growth is slowing. But at the same time, artificial intelligence is beginning to create new jobs and change the skills employers are looking for.

UK jobs market cools as AI creates new roles

The Tamil Nadu government has introduced a landmark welfare measure, approving up to one year (365 days) of leave for female state government employees, a massive extension from the previous 12-week limit. This progressive policy overhaul aims to better support working mothers with childcare, maternity support, and family obligations, setting a new benchmark for labor welfare and employee retention across state public sectors in India.


Tamil Nadu clears 1-year leave for women staff; leave extended from 12 weeks to 365 days

A massive, devastating fire broke out at a hotel on Mirza Ghalib Street in central Kolkata around 2:00 AM, trapping several guests on the upper floors as thick, toxic smoke quickly filled the building. Fire services and emergency response teams rushed to the scene to battle the intense flames, successfully rescuing multiple trapped individuals while treating several others for smoke inhalation and burn injuries.


Kolkata hotel fire: Blaze erupted around 2 AM, trapping several guests inside building

China's economic narrative is undergoing a structural shift as consumption momentum moves beyond traditional Tier-1 mega-cities and spills over into lower-tier markets, smaller towns, and rural regions.


China's consumption story is moving beyond the big cities

Recent economic and labor market research reveals that artificial intelligence-related job postings across the United States have more than doubled since 2023, signaling an explosive acceleration in corporate AI adoption and hiring.


AI job postings in US have doubled since 2023: research | AI jobs grow but gender gap widens

Nine people died and six were injured after a massive fire tore through a hotel on Kolkata’s Free School Street early Wednesday, August 19. The fire department said the victims who died were Bangladeshi nationals who had come for medical treatment.


Kolkata hotel fire: Nine killed, six injured in massive fire at Kolkata hotel

A Jerusalem synagogue has been vandalised again, in an attack that Israeli police are reportedly investigating as a possible hate crime. 

Jerusalem reformist synagogue vandalized for flying pride flag

The debate surrounding federal election legislation has intensified following renewed discussions regarding proposals such as the Save America Act, which seeks to mandate strict voter identification requirements across United States elections.


'Save America Act' mandates photo ID for voting in US elections

Meta Platforms (parent company of Facebook and Instagram) is facing a landmark federal jury trial in Oakland, California, brought by a coalition of 29 U.S. states. The sweeping lawsuit accuses Meta of improperly collecting and harvesting the personal data of children under 13 without parental consent, in direct violation of federal laws like the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).


META accused of improperly collecting and using children's data

A groundbreaking new artificial intelligence system has demonstrated the ability to pinpoint a user's exact geographical location with over 87% accuracy using nothing more than a single photograph. This alarming development highlights rapid advancements in computer vision, visual geo-localization, and machine learning algorithms that analyze subtle background environmental cues like architecture, vegetation, lighting, and shadow patterns.


 AI can find your location over 87% of the time using just a photo

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