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The Sunday Guardian - August 31, 2025

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The Sunday Guardian bring news that is impartial and unprejudiced and continues to be one of the India’s finest Sunday papers with a focus on current updates and trending news besides art, lifestyle, technology, luxury and books.

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August 31, 2025

PAKISTAN GETS HANGOR PANGS

The paradox of maritime ambition and domestic fragility lies at the heart of Pakistan’s Hangor pangs.’

5 mins

Mamata Government Quietly Submits to EC Directive on S.I.R. in Bengal

Even as Mamata Banerjee publicly carries on a high-decibel campaign against the implementation of SIR (Special Intensive Revision) of voter rolls, the West Bengal government has quietly thrown in the towel in its stand-off with the Election Commission.

3 mins

PMs Modi and Ishiba come together to strengthen India-Japan ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Japan marked a new high point in the strategic and economic partnership between the two countries, with the two sides unveiling a roadmap that is expected to shape the relationship over the next decade, official sources told The Sunday Guardian.

1 mins

Karnataka government accused of politicking over Dasara and Chamundeshwari temple

The Congress government in Karnataka has waded into a massive controversy by inviting the International Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq at the inauguration of the Mysuru Dasara festival.

3 mins

The U.S. Pushing India to Make Crippling Concessions

The trade 'barriers' that the US has been complaining about are policy choices to protect citizens, enforce competition and assert sovereignty for India.

7 mins

Jhelum Swells Again, Stirring Painful Memories

As torrential rains continued to lash the Kashmir Valley over the past few days, the Jhelum River surged to alarming levels in Srinagar, reviving haunting memories of the catastrophic floods of September 2014.

2 mins

Top Terror Facilitator in J&K, Samandar Chacha Killed

Joint operation by Indian Army and J&K Police neutralises 'human GPS' and two other terrorists

1 mins

Delhi Crime Branch Exposes Visa Fraud Racket

A large-scale visa fraud racket has been exposed, cheating Nepali job-seekers

3 mins

Delhi to transform ITIs with Rs 170-crore plan

The Delhi government has announced a massive plan to upgrade its Industrial Training Institutes.

2 mins

The new face of Kashmir: Calm streets and national pride

Since the revocation of Article 370 in August 2019, Jammu and Kashmir has undergone a profound transformation.

2 mins

SEVA, SANSKAR, SANGATHAN: THE RSS AT 100

Hundred years into its foundation, the message of the Sangh remains resonant even for contemporary times. Service is not charity but duty. Unity is not sameness but fraternity. A nation is not only a political contract but also a civilisational inheritance.

5 mins

Army Boosts Youth Engagement in Kashmir With Cricket

Featuring 64 teams, Chinar Premier League turned out to be one of the most competitive cricket events in the region.

1 mins

Himachal Monsoon Death Toll Rises To 317

The monsoon havoc in Himachal Pradesh has claimed 317 lives since June 20, with 164 deaths caused by rain-related incidents such as landslides, flash floods, cloudbursts, drowning, electrocution, and other weather-triggered disasters, while 153 people have died in road accidents, according to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA).

1 mins

Kishor Slams Rivals, Unveils Bihar Election Promises

The political strategist-turned-activist has intensified his campaign with new promises ahead of Bihar elections.

2 mins

Congress-RJD Chief Minister Face For Bihar On Hold

The opposition Grand Alliance in Bihar is avoiding naming a Chief Ministerial candidate, unlike in 2020.

3 mins

NDA Stays Favorite as Bihar Braces for Caste Battle

Bihar prepares for heated elections as caste, strategy, and alliances dominate politics.

2 mins

Opposition unity cracks in Bihar after voter list setback

The opposition, which was united on the issue of intensive scrutiny of voter lists, i.e., SIR, got scattered in Bihar.

4 mins

Former VP Dhankhar Applies for Pension as Ex-MLA

Almost a month after stepping down as Vice-President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar has applied for the pension as a former MLA in Rajasthan.

1 mins

RSS and BJP Test Uneasy Waters Over Party President

Everything is not the same between RSS and BJP. We can say that dialogue is going on and soon everything will be the same.

3 mins

Shah Flags Off BJP's 2026 Assam Poll Preparations

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has formally launched the party's preparations for the 2026 Assembly polls.

3 mins

From Manipur's conflict to Chenab's fury: A family mourns a soldier son

Jimmy Ngammminlun Mate, son of Holkhothang Mate from Sahumphai, Manipur, serving with the 5th Assam Regiment, was swept away by the sudden outburst of the Chenab River.

1 mins

Centenary year brings to the fore challenges that RSS faces

RSS continues to work on its goals for cultural, social, national development as it completes 100 years

3 mins

THE DHARMA OF BALANCE

The fundamental ideological quest of the RSS is not power. It is balance. And its head has underlined this as the organisation completes a century.

7 mins

India Rejects Navarro's Claim of Funding Russian War

India has pushed back strongly against allegations made by United States trade adviser Peter Navarro, who accused New Delhi of bankrolling Moscow's war effort through purchases of Russian crude oil.

2 mins

Pakistan-linked cyber-espionage group targets Indian institutions

A Pak-linked cyber-espionage group has mounted a wave of intrusions targeting a wide range of institutions, striking ministries, defence contractors, critical infrastructure, diplomatic missions.

2 mins

Will India-US strategic partnership survive Trump's tariff assault?

It was not realized that Trump, an injured political leader since his defeat in the 2020 presidential election, would emerge as a vindictive and revengeful administrator after winning the 2024 presidential election.

5 mins

Can Sergio Gor Help Arrest the Downslide in India-US Relations?

He will be well advised to keep India's red lines on mind.

5 mins

Tariff War Weakening Security in Indo-Pacific

Were the outbursts against India motivated by a desire to get back the 20% stake sold by Rosneft to India after Exxon exited the project following pressure from President Biden?

4 mins

American Diplomacy Threatens U.S. Interests

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has visited China for the first time since 2018 and President Xi Jinping has given him star billing along with President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation.

2 mins

Bhagwat's Politically Correct Posturing

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Sarsanghchalak, Mohan Bhagwat, on Thursday provided ample reason to believe that while he headed a \"Cultural Organisation\" described by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the \"largest NGO in the world\", he was as politically astute as anyone can be.

3 mins

Pace of Change in Global World Order Poised to Accelerate

President Trump is obsessed with trade deficits and tariffs and is taking steps in a manner that has upset most countries. In the process, Trump has upset decades-old partners and treaty allies.

4 mins

The Bangladesh Border Crisis

The Supreme Court has repeatedly recognised large-scale illegal immigration from Bangladesh as a matter akin to 'external aggression' under Article 355, which enjoins the Union to protect states against such threats.

4 mins

Serenity through trials

Life often tests us with trials—moments of confusion, pain, and uncertainty.

1 mins

A spiritual defiance that maps Tibet's future

By stating that his reincarnation will occur in a 'free country,' the Dalai Lama has redefined the geography of Tibetan identity.

2 mins

S.P. Mukherjee: Forgotten architect of modern Bharat

Despite his contributions, Mukherjee's legacy was systematically downplayed in the post-Independence narrative dominated by the Congress.

4 mins

India's Human Capital Moment: Talent as the New Oil, Powering a Global Rise

Like oil, talent has to be constantly refined, sedulously developed, intentionally transformed. It then can power the 4th Industrial Revolution or Tech Economy 4.0 as oil did the 2nd Industrial Revolution.

7 mins

PM's China visit for SCO is not about any anti-West agenda

The White House should know that it is Trump's illogical actions, statements and weaponisation of tariffs that are forcing India to go back to Russia-India-China axis.

4 mins

Afghans Told to Secure Passports, Visas in Pakistan

In a sweeping regulatory push, authorities in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province have directed Afghan nationals to immediately acquire valid passports and visas in order to continue residing and conducting business legally in the country, Dawn reported.

1 mins

France Slams the US Over Palestinian Visa Revocation for UNGA

France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Saturday that there should be no restrictions on access to next month's UN General Assembly, Al Jazeera reported.

1 mins

Pakistan at UNSC Blocks Taliban Minister's Visit to India

Pakistan opposed Muttaqi's exemption request, apparently with support from Washington

3 mins

Trump Defies Court, Insists All Tariffs Remain Effective

Trump rejects appeals court ruling, insists tariffs remain crucial for America's strength.

2 mins

PM Modi Begins China Visit for Key SCO Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday arrived at Binhai International Airport in Tianjin for a two-day official visit to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in China.

1 mins

Why Many Russians Still Support The War In Ukraine

Despite hardships, many Russians back Ukraine war, driven by propaganda and economics.

6 mins

UK Bank Stocks Slump as Windfall Tax Talks Escalate

UK bank shares plunge amid speculation of windfall tax hitting profits.

1 mins

Putin in China for SCO Summit and Grand Military Parade

Putin travels to China to strengthen partnerships at summit and military parade.

1 mins

Ukraine stunned by assassination of Andriy Parubiy

Andriy Parubiy, who once served as Speaker of the Ukrainian Parliament and played a pivotal role during Ukraine's most turbulent political transitions, was assassinated in Lviv on August 30.

1 mins

Punjab Reels Under Worst Floods in Decades

Rivers breach embankments, Madhopur headwork collapses, hundreds of villages submerged across Punjab districts.

4 mins

PUNJABI UNIVERSITY VC, OFFICIALS BOOKED OVER MAHANKOSH

Patiala police on Friday lodged an FIR against Punjabi University Vice-Chancellor Dr. Jagdeep Singh and four senior officials in connection with the alleged sacrilegious disposal of erroneous editions of Gurshabad Ratnakar Mabankosh, the first Punjabi encyclopaedia compiled by Bhai Kahn Singh Nabha over a century ago.

2 mins

CBI Court Sends Two Men to Three Years in Jail in Bank Fraud Case

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Patna, on Thursday, sentenced Rana Ashok Kumar Singh @ Dina Singh (Pvt. Person) to 3 Years Rigorous Imprisonment (RI) with a fine of Rs 7 Lakh and Anil Kr. Srivastava (Pvt. person) to 1.5 Years Rigorous Imprisonment (RI) with a fine of Rs 17,500 in a bank fraud case.

1 mins

Hindu marriage cannot be dissolved by village deed: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has categorically held that \"a duly solemnised Hindu marriage cannot be dissolved by signing a marriage dissolution deed before village persons.\"

1 mins

Centre Defends Move on Immigrants' Deportation

Illegal immigrants pose a serious threat to sovereignty, security, and public resources, said Solicitor General Tushar Mehta on Friday during a hearing in the Supreme Court over alleged illegal detention and deportation of migrant Muslim workers from West Bengal on suspicion of being Bangladeshi nationals.

1 mins

SC Notice to Centre on Plea by Swamy over Ram Setu

The Supreme Court on Friday sought a response from the Centre on a plea filed by former Rajya Sabha MP Subramanian Swamy, urging the government to take a decision on declaring the Ram Setu as a national monument.

1 mins

Two New Judges Take Oath in SC

Two new judges, Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice Vipul Manubhai Pancholi, on Friday took oath as the Supreme Court judges.

1 mins

SC to Hear Plea for Extension of Deadline for Filing SIR Claims

The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear a plea of the RJD on September 1 seeking an extension of time for filing claims and objections for voter registration in Bihar.

2 mins

Tirupattur Court Convicts 22, Acquits 106

The District and Sessions Court in Vellore on Thursday convicted 22 persons in connection with riots that broke out following the death of 26-year-old Shameel Ahamed in Ambur in 2015.

2 mins

Ukraine Deepens Cultural Diplomacy With India Amid Ongoing War

Ukraine turns to cultural diplomacy, forging Indian ties as its war with Russia rages on.

4 mins

A lesson in perseverance and power of love to cope with life's trials

An inspiring memoir of faith, courage, and resilience against life's harshest trials.

4 mins

Design Democracy 2025 Set to Wow India's Design Fraternity

Design aficionados around the country are gearing up for what promises to be a stellar design event.

4 mins

The Menagerie of Wellness

Modern life is drowning in wellness jargon, masking contradictions and human pretensions.

4 mins

From Anti-Semitism to Hamas, a Discussion on Israel's Challenges

Earlier last week, SGT University, in collaboration with the Central Coordination Cell and the American Jewish Committee (AJC), convened a high-level seminar titled \"Bridging Horizons\" to examine India-Israel relations in the context of global geopolitics, disinformation, and cultural diplomacy.

3 mins

India-Israel Ties Gain Strategic Depth Amid Shifting Global and Regional Dynamics

At a high-profile Delhi seminar, experts mapped India-Israel ties, defence cooperation, and regional geopolitics.

3 mins

Beware of Food That Can Kill

On a visit to the Wieliczka salt mine in Krakow, Poland, this author was told salt was called white gold in medieval Europe due to its vital role in food preservation, making salt mines an incredibly rich and strategic asset.

6 mins

Rihanna Marks 20 Years In Music

Pop icon Rihanna is celebrating 20 years of her journey in the music industry.

1 mins

Greenwashing the climate: Our favourite self-deception

India is celebrating what is being described as a climate milestone.

5 mins

7.8% GDP Growth in Q1 FY26 Reflects Strengthening Momentum

India's real GDP grew by 7.8% in Q1 FY26, reflecting strengthening momentum in the economy, anchored by strong macroeconomic fundamentals, sources in the Finance Ministry said on Friday, noting that the High Frequency Indicators had been green-signalling the potentially higher numbers.

1 mins

GTRI Calls For Export Reforms To Shield Against US Tariffs

The Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI), a trade-focused think tank, has suggested a 10-point plan to the central government, which it believes, if implemented, can shield India from the impact of US tariffs.

2 mins

Will Stick To Fiscal Deficit Target: DEA

Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) Secretary Anuradha Thakur on Saturday expressed confidence that India will meet its fiscal deficit target of 4.4 per cent for 2025-26, despite the first quarter showing a wider deficit than last year.

2 mins

India, UAE Hold Talks to Boost Trade and Investments

India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) held discussions focused on expanding bilateral trade and investment in key sectors such as infrastructure, energy, and technology.

1 mins

Govt to review airport height curbs with ICAO experts

The government will carry out a study with the assistance of global aviation body ICAO to look into solutions that can address issues related to height restrictions for buildings around airports, Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu said on Saturday.

1 mins

GTRI Calls For Export Reforms To...

In addition to implementing the Export Promotion Mission (EPM), Bharat Trade Net, and E-commerce Export Hubs to boost digital and MSME-led exports. According to GTRI, the Market Access Initiative, which helped exporters participate in overseas exhibitions, has not received any funds in 2024-25, the first such lapse in decades.

1 mins

Urban Sector to Attract Rs 10 Lakh Cr Investment

The Indian urban sector is expected to witness an investment of around Rs 10 lakh crore in the coming years for creating infrastructure, said Secretary, Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs, Srinivas Katikithala.

1 mins

ONGC refineries purchase Russian crude oil when economically viable

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) will continue to purchase Russian crude oil, but only when it makes sense economically, Chairman Arun Kumar Singh said on Friday.

1 mins

India's Economy to Grow at 6.5% in FY26

India's economy is expected to expand by around 6.5 per cent in FY26, reflecting steady domestic momentum, said the Bank of Baroda, noting that the escalating concerns over ongoing tariff negotiations pose a downside risk, with potential adverse effects on the external sector.

1 mins

ONGC's Overseas Energy Portfolio Spans Russia, Latin America, Mideast, Africa, Asia

ONGC's overseas energy portfolio spans key regions including Russia, Latin America, the Middle East & Africa (MEA), and Asia, reflecting the company's broad international presence in oil and gas exploration and production, according to the corporate presentation of the Navaratna Central Public Sector Enterprise.

1 mins

GCC expansion, domestic demand drive decline in office vacancy rate

The continued expansion of Global Capability Centres (GCCs), coupled with strong domestic demand, is driving a steady decline in office market vacancy rates, signalling renewed momentum in India's commercial real estate sector, according to the latest report by CREDAI-CRE Matrix.

1 mins

THE CASE FOR PRIVATE OWNERSHIP OF MONUMENTS

Consider two historic forts in India - Neemrana Fort in Rajasthan and Qila Mubarak in Patiala, Punjab. Both have rich histories and architectural significance. Yet, their current condition could not be more different.

3 mins

Multilateral Institutions' Next 25 Years

The reform process will require compromise, adaptability, persistence, and sustained political will. It would be unrealistic to expect a rapid or comprehensive overhaul.

3 mins

Paytm Clarifies on Google Play Alert

Paytm has clarified that Google Play's recent notification on UPI handle changes was incomplete and may have created confusion.

1 mins

Vikran Engineering IPO subscribed 5.24x

The initial public offer of infrastructure company Vikran Engineering Ltd received 5.24 times subscription on the second day of share sale on Thursday.

1 mins

Ather Energy Unveils Next-Generation 2W Platform

Electric two-wheeler maker Ather Energy on Saturday unveiled a new two-wheeler platform for a new generation of electric scooters across multiple segments.

1 mins

Groww Gets Sebi Nod To Launch IPO, May Raise Up To USD 1 Billion

Billionbrains Garage Ventures, the parent company of stock broking firm Groww, has secured approval from markets regulator Sebi to launch its initial public offering (IPO) aimed at raising between USD 700 million and USD 1 billion, industry sources familiar with the development said on Thursday.

1 mins

Adani Power Gets Loa For 800 Mw Supply In Mp

Adani Power on Saturday said it has received a Letter of Award (LoA) from MP Power Management Company Ltd. (MPPMCL) for the supply of power from a new 800 MW Ultrasupercritical thermal power plant to be developed in Anuppur district of Madhya Pradesh.

1 mins

Reliance Industries shares drop over 2% on AGM day

Shares of Reliance Industries Ltd declined over 2 per cent amid profit-taking on the day of its annual general meeting on Friday.

1 mins

Samsung India Set to Transform Imaging with New Mobile CT Products Launch

Samsung, India's largest consumer electronics brand, in collaboration with NeuroLogica, a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., has announced the launch of its next-generation mobile CT product portfolio in India.

1 mins

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