Month: August 2025

Actor Raveena Tandon welcomed the Supreme Court’s revised order on stray dogs, which now allows them to return to their neighbourhoods after sterilisation and vaccination, except in cases where they are infected with rabies or show “aggressive behaviour.”

Sharing her thoughts on Instagram, the actor said that “better sense has prevailed” and also urged that the programmes and funds meant for vaccinations and sterilisation must be implemented properly.

“Dogesh bhai! Tum aage bahdo! Hum Tumhare saath hain! Better sense has prevailed. Thank you #cji #supremecourt. Now make sure the programmes and funds allocated for vaccinations and sterilisation are implemented correctly,” her Instagram post read.

Actor-comedian Vir Das also took to his X account to react to the decision, emphasising the importance of sterilisation, vaccination, and giving dogs a “safe return” to their areas. The comedian further urged local authorities to act swiftly in creating dedicated feeding areas. He also suggested that municipalities collaborate with trainers and behaviourists for “behavioural modification” and better integration of dogs into communities.

“Thank you to the Supreme Court of India for supporting the process of sterilisation, vaccination, and a safe return of our community dogs to their neighbourhoods. Hopefully, the municipality can act quickly in creating dedicated feeding areas and also work with multiple dog trainers and behaviourists in Delhi and nationwide for behavioural modification and community integration. It is nice to know our voiceless dogs can rely on your empathy and balance.”, Das’s post read.

The Supreme Court on Friday revised its earlier August 11 order on stray animals and ordered their release following sterilisation and immunisation. The Supreme Court clarified that stray dogs infected with rabies or showing aggressive behaviour will not be released back and will be kept separately.

“Stray dogs will be released back to the same area after sterilisation and immunisation, except those infected with rabies or exhibiting aggressive behaviour,” the court ordered.

The court ordered that no public feeding of dogs will be allowed, and dedicated feeding spaces for stray dogs will be created. It ordered the MCD (Municipal Corporation of Delhi) to create feeding areas in municipal wards. It also noted that animal lovers can submit an application to the MCD for the adoption of dogs. (ANI)

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday extended greetings on the National Space Day, recalling the success of Chandrayaan 3.

He further congratulated the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), whose “dedication” made the achievement possible.

“On NationalSpaceDay, as we celebrate the historic moment when Chandrayaan-3 touched down on the Moon’s South Pole, every Indian heart swells with pride. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the brilliant scientists of ISRO, whose unwavering dedication made this achievement possible,” Amit Shah wrote on ‘X’.

He said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Chandrayaan 3 mission has opened up frontiers of new space exploration for India.

“Under the visionary leadership of Modi Ji, this landmark mission has opened new frontiers in space exploration and sparked a renewed spirit of innovation and purpose among our youth,” Shah saod.

The Union Minister said that India will continue to turn its “aspirations” to reality with “resilience, brilliance, and unmatched national pride”.

“From Chandrayaan-3 to Aditya, and the many missions ahead, ISRO continues to turn the aspirations of a rising India into reality — with resilience, brilliance, and unmatched national pride,” Amit Shah posted on X.

On 23 August 2023, India achieved a historic milestone when the Chandrayaan-3 lander completed a soft landing on the moon. This remarkable accomplishment made India the fourth country to accomplish this feat and the first to land on the lunar South Pole. In recognition of this achievement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has declared August 23 as National Space Day.

The maiden National Space Day was celebrated in 2024 with the theme “Touching Lives While Touching the Moon: India’s Space Saga”.

Meanwhile, this year, the theme for the National Space Day is “Aryabhatta to Gaganyaan: Ancient Wisdom to Infinite Possibilities”.

The theme celebrates the enduring journey of exploration, innovation, and imagination from the profound astronomical insights of our ancient scholars to the cutting-edge frontiers of human spaceflight. (ANI)

The new season of Bigg Boss is finally around the corner, and the excitement for new drama, fights and tasks is on cloud nine among the fans of the reality show. The makers have now unveiled the photos of the house where design meets symbolism at every corner.

Conceptualised by Art Director Omung Kumar with production designer Vanita Garud, the Bigg house is more than just a backdrop; it sets the stage for drama, conflict, and alliances, all under the ever-watchful eye of Bigg Boss.

For Season 19, the design draws from the spirit of camping in the wild, which invokes the raw simplicity of a cabin in the woods while providing a natural space for discussions among the housemates.

The entry in the living room of Bigg Boss is marked with a W-shaped wooden pillar, giving an essence of a natural landscape for the participating contestants of the show.

The wall drawings of deer and lion in the living room appear to be a symbolic representation of the daily fights that typically occur in that area. Salman Khan’s ‘Weekend Ka War’ also takes place in the living room where the hosts interact with the housemates through a television.

Outdoors, wigwam seating recreates the feeling of a community circle. And through ever-watchful eyes carved into its design, the house reminds contestants that accountability is constant.

The Assembly Room, which serves as the DNA of the Bigg Boss house this year. In line with the season’s theme, Gharwalon ki Sarkaar, this space becomes the central hub for debates, discussions, and decision-making.

Accessible only at certain times, it is designed as a crucible of power where contestants will be challenged to confront opposing views, negotiate authority, and prove their ability to lead or stand their ground.

It is expected to become a battleground for the contestants where they can either lose, win or make new fans.

The garden area features a roaring lion on the roof, symbolising power, as many home tasks are carried out outside the living room.

The voting area of the house is under the watchful eyes of an Eagle symbolising Bigg Boss, as he has been the protector and the guardian of the house and participants.

In the voting room, the true faces of the contestants are unveiled as they face dilemmas between friendship and personal needs. Many new strategies are also taking root in the voting areas.

The secret room features wallpaper with eyes, symbolising its true essence, where contestants often watch their mates’ activities on a television.

Speaking about his vision for the design, Omung Kumar said, “Every year, the Bigg Boss house gives me the chance to create something completely new. For Season 19, it was a cabin in the woods, warm and inviting on the surface, but full of surprises hidden in every corner. We’ve added playful touches, from unusual creatures to watchful eyes, to keep the contestants constantly on edge. The Assembly Room is my personal highlight this season, conceived as a symbolic seat of power that ties perfectly with the theme of ‘Gharwalon ki Sarkaar’ and will push housemates to speak up, challenge, and defend. In many ways, this house is designed to be both a retreat and a battlefield, mirroring the unpredictable spirit of Bigg Boss.”

Bigg Boss 19 is set to take place from August 24, 2025. (ANI)

An FIR has been registered against RJD leader and former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav in Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli over an alleged objectionable post and defamatory content against Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the social media platform X.

Milind Ramji Narote, a BJP MLA from Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli, had filed a complaint against Tejashwi Yadav on Friday.

The FIR has been registered at Gadchiroli Police Station under 196(1)(a)(b), 356(2)(3), 352, 353(2) sections of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

According to the FIR copy, the alleged objectionable posts were made against Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Gaya Ji district of Bihar on Friday, where he had inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of various development projects worth Rs 13000 crores for the state.

Before inaugurating these projects, Prime Minister Modi also held a roadshow in Gaya Ji. The Prime Minister was accompanied by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Deputy Chief Ministers Samrat Chaudhary and Vijay Sinha.

Prime Minister Modi flagged off two trains – the Amrit Bharat Express between Gaya and Delhi, which will enhance passenger convenience with modern facilities, comfort, and safety, and the Buddhist Circuit Train between Vaishali and Koderma, which will boost tourism and religious travel across key Buddhist sites in the region.

Prime Minister Modi, during a rally in Gaya Ji, launched an attack on the “corrupt” Opposition and criticised the rule of previous governments of the RJD and the Congress in the State.

The Prime Minister took a swipe at the RJD’s governance in Bihar as “an era of darkness.”

“Remember the condition here during the rule of lantern (RJD). This region was in the clutches of red terror. Cities like Gaya Ji were in darkness during the rule of ‘lantern’ (RJD)… They had pushed the entire state into darkness. There was no education or employment. So many generations were forced to migrate. RJD considers the people of Bihar only as their vote bank. They want nothing to do with their life, sorrows, or respect.”

Notably, the assembly elections in Bihar are expected to take place between October and November; however, the dates for the polls have not been announced yet. (ANI)

Amidst the rising level of the Yamuna River in Delhi, flood relief camps have been set up by the District Magistrate (East) in the Mayur Vihar area.

The Yamuna River in the national capital continued to flow close to the danger mark on Friday. Drone images from Loha Pul on Friday showed the water flowing close to the danger level.

Visuals from Loha Pul on Thursday also showed the water close to the 205 m mark. The river has so far crossed the danger level only once, and the overflowing river water reached the residential areas. But the change in water level of the river has kept the authorities on their toes. The administration has set up temporary camps in schools for people living near the Yamuna camp.

On Wednesday, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta visited the residential area at Yamuna Bazaar, where water from the overflowing Yamuna River had entered, and assured that there is no flood-like situation in Delhi and the water level will drop within one to two days.

After assessing the affected area, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said, “The situation is under control. The water level was close to 206 m in the morning, but it has not crossed this mark yet. The water should recede in a day or two. We are providing food and water, as well as a medical facility here. There is no flood situation in Delhi.”

She said that the administration has made arrangements in school for those who want to go to a safer location, providing them with a place to stay and food, as well as all the necessary help in the affected area.CM Gupta visited the affected area to analyse the situation and talk to the people living in the area.

The Yamuna River is flowing close to the danger mark after all 18 gates of Hathinikund Barrage in Haryana’s Yamunanagar were opened on Sunday due to rising water level after continuous rain. (ANI)

US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) announced Sergio Gor as the next US Ambassador to India, and Special Envoy for South and Central Asian Affairs.

Announcing on Truth Social, Donald Trump said, “I am pleased to announce that I am promoting Sergio Gor to be our next United States Ambassador to the Republic of India, and Special Envoy for South and Central Asian Affairs. As Director of Presidential Personnel, Sergio and his team have hired nearly 4,000 America First Patriots across every Department of our Federal Government in RECORD time — Our Departments and Agencies are over 95% filled! Sergio will remain in his current role at the White House until his confirmation.”

Addressing Gor as a “great friend,” Trump expressed his complete trust in him while noting his contributions to the White House Office of Presidential Personnel.

“Sergio is a great friend who has been at my side for many years. He worked on my Historic Presidential Campaigns, published my Best Selling Books, and ran one of the biggest Super PACs, which supported our Movement. Sergio’s role as Director of Presidential Personnel has been essential to delivering on the unprecedented Mandate that we received from the American People. For the most populous Region in the World, it is important that I have someone I can fully trust to deliver on my Agenda and help us, MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN. Sergio will make an incredible Ambassador. Congratulations Sergio!”Trump wrote on Truth Social.

Sergio Gor will replace Eric Garcetti, who served from May 11, 2023, to January 20, 2025. Before Garcetti, Kenneth Juster held the position from November 23, 2017, to January 20, 2021. Since Garcetti’s departure, the US Embassy in India has been led by interim Charge d’Affaires Jorgan K. Andrews, who took over on January 20, 2025

In his final weeks, Ambassador Garcetti delivered a series of speeches celebrating the historic progress the United States and India have made together, for the planet, for prosperity and for peace.

Sergio Gor’s appointment as US Ambassador to India comes at a time when New Delhi is dealing with 50 per cent of trade tariffs, including a 25 per cent penalty for the oil purchases from Russia. (ANI)

The India Meteorological Department on Friday issued an orange alert for Uttarakhand, forecasting thunderstorms/lightning and very intense rain at different places of the state.

The alert has been issued, which remains in effect till Saturday afternoon.

According to the Meteorological Department, “In the next 24 hours (Orange Alert from 22.8.2025, 2:05 PM to 23.8.2025, 2:05 PM) there is a possibility of thunderstorms/lightning and very intense rain at different places in Dehradun, Tehri, Pauri, Uttarkashi, Chamoli, Rudraprayag, Nainital, Almora and Udham Singh Nagar such as Kotdwar, Rishikesh, Gangotri, Kashipur, Kedarnath, Joshimath, Mussoorie, Munsyari, Lohaghat, Ranikhet, Khatima and adjoining areas”.

An orange alert is issued when heavy rainfall is anticipated, typically exceeding 115.6 mm and up to 204.4 mm within 24 hours.

Earlier, the Thal-Munsyari and Munsiyari-Milam roads were closed in Pithoragarh, said the Pithoragarh Police and urged people to stay on alert in areas prone to rain and landslides.

In a tweet on X, the Pithoragarh District Police said, “Closed Road Routes – Thal – Munsyari route is closed, Munsyari – Milam route is closed. All other national/state highways are open. Stay alert in areas prone to rain and landslides.”

Roadblocks due to landslides and falling stones are common in Uttarakhand, causing disruptions and leading to loss of life as well.

On Wednesday, two people died after debris fell from a mountain on the Gangotri Highway in the Dabrani area of Uttarkashi, said Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami.

CM Dhami shared a post on X, saying, “The extremely sad news has been received of the death of two people in an incident of debris falling from the mountain on the Gangotri Highway in the Dabrani area (Uttarkashi).”

Meanwhile, multiple agencies, including the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Police, Revenue, Health, Food Supply, and Public Works Department (PWD), are working to open the recently formed lake in the Harsil area as soon as possible.

Heavy rains and debris have blocked the flow of the Yamuna River, leading to the formation of this lake at Syanchatti in Barkot tehsil. The water has now reached the residential area, adding more problems to the existing ones. (ANI)

Bollywood star Akshay Kumar never shies away from experimenting with sartorial choices. And with his latest appearance at the Mumbai Airport, the ‘Kesari’ actor promoted gender-fluid fashion in palazzo pants. Isn’t it cool?

On Friday, Akshay was captured by paps before he entered the airport. He happily posed for the shutterbugs, flaunting his breezy look.

In the visuals circulating on social media, Akshay could be seen wearing a black t-shirt paired with Homme Plisse Issey Miyake pants.

He elevated his casual look with tinted glasses.

Meanwhile, on the work front, Akshay will be next seen in the much-awaited ‘Jolly LLB 3’ opposite Arshad Warsi. The teaser for the third instalment was unveiled on August 12, giving a glimpse into the funny yet intense clash between both the actors.

Saurabh Shukla is also returning as Judge Tripathi.

‘Jolly LLB 3’ will be released on September 19, 2025.

In 2017, Akshay and Huma Qureshi starred in ‘Jolly LLB 2’, a sequel to Jolly LLB, released in 2013. The first film featured Arshad and Saurabh Shukla in the lead roles. Amrita Rao also starred in the first part. (ANI)

Kajol, who is set to share the OTT screens with Kubbra Sait in the second season of legal drama ‘The Trial’, praised the actress for her positive attitude towards criticism and negativity.

At the trailer launch of ‘The Trial Season 2’, Kajol lauded Kubbra’s positive attitude, calling it one of the “rare” qualities of a person in today’s life.

While interacting with the media, Kajol said, “Kubbra is one of those rare people, actually, who handles criticism, witticism, but any sort of negativity with such a wonderfully positive attitude that it doesn’t turn out to be that eventually. She turns it into something else. So I think that’s something that I truly admire about her.

Meanwhile, the makers of Kajol starrer web series ‘The Trial’ have finally released the trailer of its second season on Friday.

Kajol, who essays the role of Noyonika Sengupta, a lawyer in the series, is back to tackle new cases and manage a detoriating marital relationship with her husband, Rajiv Sengupta, played by Jisshu Sengupta, after he was arrested for corruption and sex scandal in the first season.

The two-minute and eleven-second trailer opens with Kajol throwing a photo frame of her picture with her husband Rajiv, signifying the tensions between their marriage.

It was followed by their arguments, which led to Kajol asking for a divorce. It was followed by Kajol’s powerful portrayal of a lawyer as she takes on new cases.

The novel fact of the second season includes Jissu’s entry into politics, which further creates challenges in his marital relationship with Kajol as the opposition tries to resurface his scandal to win the elections.

At the end, Kajol is seen challenging a politician as a mother after her daughter was hospitalised due to their brutal schemes to win elections.

The new season is set to stream from September 19, 2025.

Directed by Umesh Bist and produced by Banijay Asia, the series also stars Sonali Kulkarni, Sheeba Chadha, Alyy Khan, Kubbra Sait, Gaurav Pandey, and Karanvir Sharma. (ANI)

Megastar Chiranjeevi turned 70 on Friday and on the occasion, the ‘Vishwambhara’ star received heartfelt wishes from his family members, colleagues, and fans from across the country.

Taking to his X handle, actor Allu Arjun wrote, “Happy Birthday to our one and only Mega Star Chiranjeevi garu.”

Actor Venkatesh Daggubati also penned a heartwarming note for Chiranjeevi and added, “Happy Birthday, dear @KChiruTweets! Wishing you abundant health, happiness, and many more wonderful years ahead.”

Ravi Teja expressed his love for the megastar and wrote, “Happy birthday annaya @kchirutweets. Love you always.”

Mahesh Babu also took to his Instagram story and shared an old picture with the actor. “Happy Birthday Chiru sir. Wishing you good health, happiness and many more glorious years ahead,” he wrote.

Actress Nayanthara, who will be seen alongside Chiranjeevi in Anil Ravipudi’s upcoming film ‘Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu,’ reshared the film’s title announcement on her Instagram story, writing, “Happy Birthday sir.”

Chiranjeevi also received a heartfelt wish from his brother, Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan. In his response, the actor wrote, “The birthday wishes sent with love have reached me. Every word… every letter has touched my heart. The pride you feel seeing me as your elder brother… I, as your elder brother, equally cherish your victories and your struggles. I am constantly proud watching your dedication and determination. The burning desire to do something for those who believe in you continually gives you new strength.”

On the other hand, Ram Charan dropped a heartwarming video from his father’s birthday celebrations. He wrote, “Today is not just your birthday NANA, it’s a celebration of the incredible man you are. My hero, my guide, my inspiration. Every success I’ve had, every value I carry, comes from you.”

Wishes also poured in from celebrities, including Prabhudeva, Adivi Sesh, Suniel Shetty, Varun Tej Konidela, and filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga, among others, as fans celebrated the legendary actor’s milestone birthday. (ANI)