Delhi turns fortress ahead of Independence Day: Anti-drone systems, 7500 personnel, snipers on high-rises
The national capital is all set to mark Independence Day with elaborate arrangements in place for August 15. The Delhi Police has implemented special security measures, with around 25,000 people expected to attend the celebrations. To ensure no untoward incidents occur, police personnel will be deployed across every corner of the city, effectively turning Delhi into a fortress. As per the information, high-security zones will also be established around Parliament and the Red Fort.
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R. Ashwin seeks role clarity in CSK ahead of IPL 2026, open to parting ways: Report
Chennai Super Kings all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin has reportedly sought clarity from the franchise regarding his role for the upcoming IPL 2026 season. According to a report in ESPNcricinfo, the veteran spinner, who was bought by CSK for INR 9.75 crore in last year’s mega auction, has indicated he is open to parting ways if he does not fit into the team’s future plans.
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Pakistani intruder shot at, held by BSF along International Border in J-K’s Kathua
A Pakistani intruder was arrested in an injured state on Monday after Border Security Force (BSF) personnel opened fire upon spotting suspicious movement near the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district. Officials said the man was part of a group attempting to cross into Indian territory under the cover of darkness.
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No claim or objection filed by any political party on Bihar draft rolls: ECI
The Election Commission of India (ECI) said on Sunday that no political party submitted claims or objections regarding Bihar’s draft electoral rolls between August 1 and 10. Opposition parties, led by Congress, have alleged large-scale voter deletions under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, with Rahul Gandhi accusing the ECI of “vote theft.”
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Karnataka chief poll officer issues notice to Rahul Gandhi for ‘vote chori claims’, seeks ‘relevant documents’
The Chief Electoral Officer, Karnataka, has issued a formal notice to Rahul Gandhi, asking him to provide documents supporting his allegations of duplicate voting. In his August 7 press conference in New Delhi, Gandhi had presented what he described as Election Commission (EC) data, alleging that a voter named Smt Shakun Rani had cast her vote twice. “In your press conference, you stated the documents were from EC records and claimed that a polling officer marked two votes on one ID card. However, our inquiry shows that Smt Shakun Rani voted only once and that the tick-marked document displayed was not issued by any polling officer,” the notice stated.
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19-year-old Kwena Maphaka achieves unique feat after fiery four-for against Australia
South Africa’s Kwena Maphaka made history by becoming the youngest fast bowler to take a four-wicket haul in a T20I among full member nations. The 19-year-old achieved the feat in the first T20I against Australia in Darwin, finishing with figures of 4/20. His scalps included Tim David, Mitchell Owen, Ben Dwarshuis, and Adam Zampa. At just 19 years and 124 days old, Maphaka’s standout performance has likely cemented his place in South Africa’s T20I squad.
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Kolkata metro to boost services on Green and Purple lines from August 11
In a move aimed at easing commuter rush and extending travel convenience, Metro Railway Kolkata has announced an increase in train frequency and service hours on its Green Line-1, Green Line-2, and Purple Line corridors starting Monday (August 11).
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After India–Pakistan ceasefire, PM Modi tells Navy Chief: ‘I snatched the morsel, your turn will come’
On May 10, amid a tense military face-off with Pakistan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his top military commanders to review Operation Sindoor. Recognising the efforts of Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi and Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Amar Preet Singh, he then turned to Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi with a light but telling comment: “Humne aapke mooh se niwala cheen liya, aapko mauka phir milega” —”I have snatched the morsel from your mouth, but your turn will come.”
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Raksha Bandhan miracle: Sister’s donated hand ties rakhi to brother, celebrating love beyond loss
This year in Valsad, Gujarat, the festival of Raksha Bandhan was unlike any other. In a moment that moved everyone to tears, a brother received Rakhi from his sister’s hand — even though she had passed away nearly a year ago.
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Weapons X review: Julia Garner and Josh Brolin’s horror mystery film gets mixed reactions
Zach Cregger’s directorial film ‘Weapons’ has become the talk of the town because of its gripping storyline. The psychological horror mystery film was released in theatres on Friday, August 8, 2025. It features Julia Garner, Josh Brolin, Alden Ehrenreich, Cary Christopher, Jason Turner, Anny Jules, Austin Abrams, Cary Christopher, Benedict Wong, Amy Madigan and others in the lead roles.
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