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What did Samay Raina joke about that led to SC seeking apology? Video went viral as 'dark humour'

India, Aug. 25 -- The Supreme Court on Monday reprimanded five social media influencers, including stand-up comic Samay Raina, describing their remarks on their shows as "insensitive jokes" and direct... Read More


India, Fiji deepen sporting links; Indian cricket coach to train Fiji teams

New Delhi, Aug. 25 -- A cricket coach from India will train cricket teams of Fiji, which has been for many decades an Associate Member of the ICC. The announcement was made by Prime Minister Narendra... Read More


"Tarnishing our religion": Karnataka LoP R Ashoka slams Siddaramaiah over Mysore Dasara inauguration by Banu Mushtaq

Koppal, Aug. 25 -- Karnataka Leader of Opposition and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA R Ashoka on Monday criticised the Siddaramaiah-led state government, alleging that the Chief Minister had insulte... Read More


Germany reaffirms strong support for Ukraine amid ongoing war

Published on, Aug. 25 -- August 25, 2025 2:01 PM German Finance Minister and Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil visited Kyiv on Monday, assuring Ukraine that Germany's support will remain strong despite ... Read More


DRDO successfully conducts maiden flight-tests of Integrated Air Defence Weapon System

New Delhi, Aug. 25 -- Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the maiden flight-tests of Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS) off the coast of Odisha at aro... Read More


Govt Weighs Rs 25,000 Cr Fund For Export Promotion Mission For 6 Years

New Delhi, Aug. 25 -- The government is examining a proposal to extend support measures worth about Rs 25,000 crore for exporters under the Export Promotion Mission (EPM), a flagship initiative announ... Read More


"Good powers are working to build the nation": Union Minister Shivraj Chouhan

New Delhi, Aug. 25 -- Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan took part in the Gayatri family's event, held under the centenary celebrations of Akhand Jyoti and Vandaniya ... Read More


Siddaramaiah stirs row inviting Muslim author to inaugurate Dussehra celebrations in Mysuru

Mysuru/IBNS, Aug. 25 -- A row has erupted after the Congress government in Karnataka chose Booker-Prize-winning author Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate the Dussehra celebrations in Mysuru, media reports sai... Read More


SC directs Samay Raina and other comedians to publicly apologise to persons with disabilities for their insensitive jokes

New Delhi, Aug. 25 -- The Supreme Court today directed five comedians, including Samay Raina, to publish their apology on their YouTube channels and other social media platforms for making insensitive... Read More


SC to hear appeals filed by convicts in Vidya murder in Nov.

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- The Supreme Court has scheduled the hearing of appeals on November 6, filed by the convicts who were sentenced to death over the abduction, rape, and murder of schoolgirl Sivalog... Read More