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Former Tamil Nadu chief minister and AIADMK rebel O Panneerselvam on Thursday formally announced his exit from the BJP-led NDA, ending a strained and often ambiguous relationship with the coalition. The move, long anticipated within political circles, came after what supporters of Panneerselvam, commonly known as OPS, described as months of humiliation and political neglect by the BJP’s central leadership – with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, most recently, denying him an audience during his visit to the state. The announcement that OPS’s outfit AIADMK Cadres’ Rights Retrieval Committee was leaving the NDA was made by the ex-CM’s aide Panruti S…

For too long, the phrase “Hot Girl Summer” has dominated our social feeds, equated with youth, energy, glowing skin, and peak confidence. But what if we told you that Hot Flash July could be just as powerful—maybe even more so? Let’s own it. Women in their 40s and 50s are not just fading into the background—they’re rising, reclaiming space, and redefining what this phase of life looks and feels like. Midlife is no longer a crisis; it’s a clarion call to come into your most authentic self. And yes, while we may be sweating through a hot flash instead of…

Kolkata Knight Riders are once again in the spotlight, but not for reasons they would prefer. The hashtag ‘Sack Bravo From KKR’ has taken social media by storm as fans express frustration over the franchise’s dismal performance in the 2025 Indian Premier League. One of the major off-season changes leading into IPL 2025 was the appointment of Dwayne Bravo as the team mentor, replacing former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir. Gambhir had played a key role in guiding KKR to the IPL title in 2024, but under Bravo’s mentorship, the team has struggled significantly. KKR endured a disastrous 2025 campaign, finishing…

The Karnataka High Court on July 25 set out guidelines for compassionate job appointments, including assistance for widows and illiterate persons, while also directing the state to prepare a standard operating procedure (SOP) for making such appointments. A bench of Justices Mohammad Nawaz and K S Hemalekha of the high court’s Kalaburagi bench stated that regardless of whether applications are in the correct format or not, the authorities have to acknowledge them in 30 days along with information on the status of the application, any issues with documentation/formatting, limitation period, and rights of other dependents. The final decision has to…

The recent tariff move by US President Donald Trump has reignited global attention on the deepening tensions between Washington and Moscow. Trump announced that India would be subjected to a 25% tariff on its imports to the United States, along with additional unspecified penalty citing New Delhi’s continued purchase of energy and arms from Russia. Although the specific percentage of the additional penalty has not yet been disclosed, the announcement signals a growing impatience from the US over India’s trade relations with Russia. This measure has sparked concerns over potential diplomatic strains and economic impacts on bilateral relations. US imports…

Om Prakash Rajbhar, a two-time MLA and a former Uttar Pradesh cabinet minister, made a series of bold claims on Thursday as he is turning his attention to poll-bound Bihar after Uttar Pradesh. Speaking to NDTV, Rajbhar said that he will contest 30 seats in Bihar. “But, if we are not given a respectable number, then all options are open. My party is even prepared to contest 150 seats even if it helps or hurts the NDA,” he said, as quoted by NDTV. The Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party of Rabhar is a member of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance that…

New Delhi: Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi Thursday said he agrees with US President Donald Trump’s assessment of the Indian economy, adding that the “entire world knows that the Indian economy is a dead economy”. Rahul’s remarks, which drew a sharp rebuke from the BJP, were in contrast to the stance taken by many Congress leaders, including party chief Mallikarjun Kharge, who termed Trump’s allegations as “baseless”, saying “nation comes first and we are always with the nation”. Hours after announcing that India will pay a 25 percent tariff on goods exported to the US plus a penalty…

In a major show of confidence, South African fast-bowling legend Dale Steyn has predicted that India’s Mohammed Siraj will claim a five-wicket haul in the fifth and final Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, starting Thursday at The Oval. Steyn, widely regarded as one of the greatest pacers in cricket history, took to X and wrote, “Siraj to take a fifer in 5th Test.” Siraj to take a fifer in 5th Test. — Dale Steyn (@DaleSteyn62) July 30, 2025 Siraj has been among the standout bowlers for India in the series so far. With 14 wickets, he is currently the…

For most Jewish Americans, whatever their political persuasion, support for Israel has been a bedrock principle. Thus it’s notable that a broad swath of U.S. Jews — reacting to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza — have been urging the Israeli government to do more to ensure the delivery of food and medicine.There is no overwhelming consensus. On the left, some U.S. Jews contend that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government is guilty of genocide. On the right, some conservative Jewish news outlets have suggested that the widely verified food crisis in Gaza is a hoax.What is clear is that the…

Australian cricketer Amanda Wellington took the internet by storm with her heartwarming two-word reaction to Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor playing cricket at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground. The leg-spinner responded on Twitter with, “STOP IT ”  a comment that quickly caught attention and delighted both cricket and film fans alike. Her playful admiration for the star’s cricketing moment struck a chord online, generating a wave of likes and retweets. While Netizens also commented on Shahid’s pic asking that is Jersey 2 finally happening as Jersey was a cricket based movie where Shahid played the lead.   STOP IT  https://t.co/sUyYN6QmKQ —…