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The Sunday Guardian - August 24, 2025

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Språk: English

Hyppighet: Weekly

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 24, 2025

Launched in Wuhan, hunted in Arabian Sea: Why Pak Hangors can't tip the balance

On August 15, 2025, while India marked Independence Day at home, a ceremony was staged in central China's Wuhan.

5 mins

Dharmasthala Case Falls Apart as Whistle-Blower's Credibility Takes a Hit

The man who spoke of mass burials in the temple town is alleged to have taken the police on a wild goose chase.

3 mins

Rahul's Voter Yatra Cements Opposition Unity in Bihar

Even as Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi embarked on his Voter Adhikar Yatra on August 17 from Sasaram, he succeeded in showcasing the opposition's unity, with Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav and several other alliance partners accompanying him throughout the journey.

2 mins

PM Unveils Four-Pronged Bengal Strategy for BJP's 2026 Poll Pitch

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's high-profile visit to Kolkata on August 22 turned into a politically charged event, setting the stage for the Bharatiya Janata Party's campaign ahead of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections.

5 mins

New Delhi Pivots Seamlessly Amid Pressure From D.C.

India, while refusing to buckle under US demands, has, through quick steps and a flexible outlook, pivoted to a position of strength.

6 mins

Delhi Assembly Prepares for Speakers' Conference

Delhi Assembly finalises plans for centenary conference honouring Vitthalbhai Patel.

2 mins

OpenAI Plans New Delhi Office Launch

Artificial intelligence firm OpenAI, backed by Microsoft, will open its first India office in New Delhi later this year.

1 mins

Seven Raj Bhavans To Have A Change Of Guard

Seven gubernatorial and administrative posts may soon change, sparking nationwide political reshuffle.

2 mins

More than one-third of RS members to retire by Nov 26

Bihar and Bengal polls will influence whether prominent names are renewed or retired, particularly from Opposition.

4 mins

Delhi's CM Shri Schools get 50,000 applications in a week

Each school has smart classrooms, AI-driven digital libraries, immersive AR-VR tools, biometric attendance, etc.

2 mins

COOL BREEZE

Shahid Siddiqui's memoirs, \"I Witness\" (published by Rupa) was launched in a packed auditorium.

2 mins

The Minister, At Home

Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, the Cabinet Minister for Culture and Tourism was a gracious host as he invited women journalists over for tea and an informal chat.

1 mins

GST Rationalisation: Towards a People-Centric Fiscal Architecture

Rationalising GST is both symbolic and substantive: a gesture of continuity with the reformist past and a signal of confidence in the future.

4 mins

NDA leader believes Kishor will weaken Opposition

Madhaw Anand, National Secretary General of the Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM), an important ally of the NDA in Bihar, spoke to The Sunday Guardian about the alliance's preparations for the upcoming Assembly elections, scheduled to take place in October-November this year.

1 mins

Nitish son Nishant hints at political debut

A notable shift is taking shape in Bihar's political sphere as Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's son, Nishant Kumar, begins stepping into active politics—putting to rest the long-standing doubts about his intentions.

1 mins

Death Knell Sounded on Online Gaming

Parliament passes historic Online Gaming Act 2025 to regulate industry and protect youth.

3 mins

Raids on BJP Camps Ignite Political Fury in Punjab

Abohar detention of Sunil Jakhar sparks intense AAP-BJP confrontation.

2 mins

In the Northeast: Naga bodies resist Assam's Rengma forest eviction drive

Naga groups oppose Assam's eviction drive, citing boundary disputes and sovereignty concerns.

2 mins

Trunks full of charge sheet add a twist to SAD leader Majithia's DA case

Punjab Vigilance Bureau files 40,000-page charge sheet, intensifying Majithia's DA case

2 mins

Rotten Meat Scandal Hurts Kashmir's Culinary Heritage

A major food scandal has rocked Kashmir this week as over 12,000 kilograms of rotten meat, both chicken and mutton, were seized across multiple districts, triggering widespread concern over food safety and regulatory oversight in the region.

1 mins

Rahul Gandhi Joins Bihar Farmers in Fox Nut Fields

Rahul Gandhi meets fox nut farmers in marshy fields during yatra.

2 mins

Opposition Unity Tested in Vice President Poll Battle

The Congress faces a formidable challenge as the NDA remains strong and united under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

2 mins

BJP Weighs Upper Caste Option for National President

Decision on national president is linked to political equations of Uttar Pradesh.

2 mins

Rahul Gandhi's 'thief' slogan increases political risks nationwide

Rahul Gandhi launched in Bihar a campaign accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Election Commission with the slogan \"vote thief,\" turning his outreach into a combative political movement.

2 mins

AI SWARAJ: THE NEXT INDIA STACK

We must replicate the success of UPI and Aadhaar. This means open-sourcing our foundational Indic LLMs, mandating interoperability through APIs, and subsidizing compute power for social-impact projects in health, agriculture, and education.

5 mins

Fire and echoes: How Nawab Akbar Bugti's killing ignited the fourth wave of Baloch resistance

Nearly 20 years later, the fourth wave is still in motion. The targets have shifted from lone outposts to coordinated, province-wide strikes like July 2025's Operation Baam, but the grievances have not.

4 mins

Mission Creep in the Indo-Pacific: Is America AWOL from its region of priority?

The India-US partnership is undergoing a kind of stress test that introduces unpredictability and uncertainty at the highest level of decision-making.

4 mins

Made In India Chip, 6G Coming Soon: PM Modi

Noting that India is going to become world's third-largest economy very soon, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that experts are saying that India's contribution to the world's growth is going to be around 20% very soon and the reason behind the resilience in India's economy is the macroeconomic stability that has come to the country in the last decade.

1 mins

Direct action of suppression

Everything is in the official records. Yet the West Bengal administration has been painting the events portrayed in Vivek Agnihotri's yet to be released movie as unhistorical.

4 mins

Trust Essential Amongst Partners

Democracy is alive and kicking in the US, even where the most powerful are concerned.

2 mins

Actions by President Trump roil US-India ties

The US under Donald Trump is proving to be an unreliable ally, not just of India but several other partner countries as well.

5 mins

VP poll aimed at altering formations

The sole objective of the Vice Presidential election, which is slated for next month, is to try and alter the current political formations, with the aim of testing the strength of both the major groups.

3 mins

Navigating Trump's truths and tariffs

India's self-restraint and quiet diplomacy can pay off.

8 mins

How India Can Play the China Card

India must remain clear-eyed about Chinese intentions in the Himalayas, the Indian Ocean, and cyberspace.

2 mins

Aurobindo: The father of spiritual nationalism

As he argued, independence is merely the first chapter. The greater task lies in realizing his civilizational mission.

5 mins

More optics than strategy in India-China reset

Any new signs of India-China bonhomie at this point in time are driven largely by tactical rather than strategic factors.

6 mins

Higher education should be locally grounded, globally competitive

Higher education institutes must be autonomous and accountable; innovative and credible.

4 mins

New York Tour Bus Crash Kills Five, Injures Dozens

At least five people were killed and dozens injured when a tour bus traveling from Niagara Falls to New York City overturned on a highway near Buffalo on Friday.

1 mins

N. Korea Accuses S. Korea of 'Provocations' at Border

North Korea on Saturday accused South Korean forces of firing warning shots at its soldiers who were part of a border reinforcement project, cautioning Seoul that its actions risked raising tensions to \"uncontrollable\" levels, Al Jazeera reported.

1 mins

Pete Hegseth Dismisses Three Senior Military Officials, Shakes Up Pentagon

Hegseth also removed Vice Admiral Nancy Lacore, the chief of the U.S. Navy Reserve, and Rear Admiral Milton Sands, the commander of Naval Special Warfare Command.

2 mins

Xi Jinping to chair SCO in Tianjin: China Foreign Ministry

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China on Friday stated that President Xi Jinping will chair the 25th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation from August 31 to September 1.

1 mins

Dutch Foreign Minister resigns over failed push for Israel sanctions

Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp has resigned after failing to secure government support for stronger sanctions against Israel over its military operations in Gaza, Al Jazeera reported.

2 mins

After Alaska, What's Next for Russia's War on Ukraine?

Trump's inconsistent Ukraine policy aids Putin's strategy, complicates peace, and risks weakening Western unity against Russia's ongoing aggression.

5 mins

Israel starving Gaza? It's a campaign of falsehoods

'People see the images, they hear the outcry, but they don't check the facts. There is a constant flow of food. But Hamas hijacks aid, disrupts distribution, and prevents civilians from accessing relief and then blames Israel.'

3 mins

Documents seized from Jamaat and Falahi schools

Police raids on FAT schools spark dispute between J&K government and administration.

1 mins

Towards Viksit Bharat 2047: Empowering Farmers Through Carbon Equity in the Emerging Bioeconomy

India stands at the threshold of a monumental transformation—a transition toward a Bioeconomy powered by Environment, Employment, and Energy (BioE3).

4 mins

Police Summon YouTuber After Bail

The police have issued a notice to YouTuber M D Sameer, who is under the scanner of the Special Investigation Team (SIT), directing him to appear before the investigating officer on August 24, officials said on Saturday.

1 mins

Court directs mobile records be preserved in matrimonial dispute

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ordered the preservation of mobile data in a matrimonial dispute, setting aside a trial court order that had earlier rejected the husband's plea.

1 mins

Karnataka HC Clarifies No Nod for Bike Taxis

The Karnataka High Court has clarified that it had not passed any order permitting ride-hailing companies to resume bike taxi services, a day after such operations were seen returning to city roads.

1 mins

HC Seeks Govt's Response on Vikas Yadav's Plea

The Delhi High Court on Friday issued notice to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Ministry of Law and Justice, the Delhi government, and others on a petition filed by Vikas Yadav, convicted in the 2002 Nitish Katara murder case, seeking statutory remission of his 25-year sentence.

1 mins

HC quashes recruitments in Nagaland health department for procedural lapses

The Kohima Bench of the Gauhati High Court has quashed the recruitment process for 61 posts in the Nagaland government's Department of Health & Family Welfare, citing procedural lapses and outdated rules.

1 mins

Plea in SC challenges mandatory sale of 20% ethanol blended petrol

A PIL filed in the Supreme Court has challenged the nationwide rollout of 20 per cent Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP-20) alleging millions of motorists were forced to use fuel not designed for vehicles.

1 mins

Persons excluded in SIR can apply for inclusion, SC directs

The Supreme Court on Friday directed that persons excluded from the draft electoral roll during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in poll-bound Bihar can submit their applications for inclusion through online mode, and physical submission of forms is not mandatory.

1 mins

SC Prohibits Stray Dog Feeding Except in Dedicated Areas

The Supreme Court on Friday modified its August 11 order, which had directed the rounding up of all stray dogs in the Delhi-NCR and prohibited their release from dog shelters.

2 mins

Weaving a golden spell to revive Banaras silk

Chandra Jain's recent 'River Weaves' exhibition represents the culmination of over 25 years of dedicated work preserving India's traditional textile heritage.

4 mins

Bridging Continents: How India and Poland Are Shaping a New Alliance

Indo-Polish relations enter a new era with PM Modi's historic Warsaw visit, enhancing strategic partnership in defence, trade, education, culture, technology, and green energy cooperation.

3 mins

Desire and duty: A false divide

Desire and duty are not opposing forces; true integrity arises when both flow together harmoniously.

4 mins

Omkar Salunkhe's New Instrumental Track Captures the Spirit of the Maasai

Omkar Salunkhe's 'Land of Maasai' blends percussion and tribal chants, celebrating indigenous spirit through rhythmic storytelling.

3 mins

Oral Hygiene: Food in the Mouth Should Not Overstay Its Welcome

Neglect of dental care leads to overgrowth of harmful bacteria, bad breath, social ostracism, tooth decay, oral infections, and spread of infection via the blood throughout the body, including the heart.

6 mins

Breastfeeding lumps: When to worry, expert explains key warning signs

Lumps, discomfort, and pain during breastfeeding are common and often harmless, but experts caution that certain warning signs should not be ignored.

3 mins

Hayes In 'The Shards'

Singer-actress Hayes Warner has been confirmed as a series regular in Ryan Murphy's upcoming FX drama 'The Shards,' according to reports, reported Deadline.

1 mins

A forgotten mateship: Major Chint Singh and his bond with the Australian defence forces

In the crowded annals of World War II, the story of Major Chint Singh IC5802 of the 2nd Dogra Regiment shines as a rare reminder of comradeship across borders.

4 mins

Government May Announce 2-3 Semiconductor Projects: MEITY

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY) announced on Friday that the government may unveil two to three small semiconductor projects in the coming period, as the nation's ambitious semiconductor manufacturing program gains momentum.

1 mins

India Sets Minimum Import Price for Paper Boards

The central government has amended the import policy for certain categories of paper and paperboard by introducing a Minimum Import Price (MIP) for Virgin Multilayer Paper Board (VPB).

1 mins

India Revises Downwards Minimum Export Price for Honey

The central government has revised downwards the Minimum Export Price (MEP) for natural honey exports.

1 mins

Sebi Proposes New Closing Auction Session Framework

Markets regulator Sebi has proposed a new framework for the Closing Auction Session (CAS) in the equity cash market, starting with highly liquid derivative stocks to determine the closing prices of shares.

2 mins

India's Forex Reserves Rise For Second Week

India's foreign exchange reserves (Forex) rose by USD 1.48 billion in the week that ended August 15 to USD 695.10 billion, driven by gains in foreign currency assets, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said in its latest 'Weekly Statistical Supplement'.

1 mins

Kerala CM Inaugurates Adani Logistics Park in Kochi

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday inaugurated the ground-breaking ceremony of the Adani Logistics Park in Kalamassery, Kochi.

1 mins

Over 75% NRIs Stay Invested Beyond 5 Years

Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) are displaying a higher commitment to long-term investing compared to Resident Indians (RIs), according to a data report from FinEdge.

1 mins

Uno Minda Posts Robust Q1 FY26 Results With 16% Revenue Growth

The global economy has been facing increasing headwinds from trade tensions and geopolitical instability. The main source of disruption has been the sharp escalation in US tariffs, especially on imports from China, Canada, and Mexico.

3 mins

Rural, urban housing and infra to drive cement demand

Rural and urban housing, infrastructure, and commercial projects are driving cement demand, expected to grow at a 7-8 percent CAGR, or 1.0-1.2 times real GDP growth, over the medium term.

1 mins

GST Council to Hold 56th Meeting on September 3-4

The 56th meeting of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council will be held on September 3-4, an official memorandum stated on Friday.

1 mins

GEOINT, biological intelligence: Next frontier in biosafety

When the COVID-19 pandemic struck in 2020, tracking the spread of the virus and identifying affected populations quickly became a global priority. Geospatial technologies, particularly Geographic Information Systems (GIS), emerged as an intuitive and effective solution.

4 mins

Fertiliser availability is comfortable across states: Govt

The availability of fertilisers has remained comfortable across Indian states during the ongoing Kharif 2025 season, the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers said in a statement on Friday.

2 mins

Indian Solar Sector May Face Oversupply by 2027

India's solar industry could face a potential oversupply as cumulative installations are expected to reach 190 gigawatts by 2027, according to a recent report by SBI Capital.

1 mins

Goyal Proposes 'Bharat Pavilion' at Major Fairs

Union Commerce and Industry Minister, Piyush Goyal, has suggested the establishment of a 'Bharat Pavilion' in all major international and domestic fairs to enable the Plantation Boards to showcase their products collectively.

1 mins

Mangal Electrical IPO Gets Subscribed 9.46 Times

The initial public offer of transformer components manufacturer Mangal Electrical Industries Ltd received 9.46 times subscription on the closing day of bidding on Friday.

1 mins

FWDA Unveils India's 1st AI-Powered MALE UAV

In a defining leap for India's defense landscape, Flying Wedge Defence and Aerospace (FWDA) today announced the readiness of the nation's first indigenous, export-ready Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) Autonomous Combat Aircraft.

1 mins

CCPA SLAPS RS 3 LAKH FINE ON VLCC

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a Rs 3 lakh fine on VLCC Ltd for publishing misleading advertisements related to slimming treatments.

1 mins

Ola Electric Concludes 1st AGM Post Listing

Ola Electric on Friday said it has secured shareholders' approval on the reallocation of funds raised through IPO, unlocking capital to drive the next phase of growth, and further strengthening the balance sheet.

1 mins

Reliance Infra to Monetise Pune-Satara Toll Road

Reliance Infrastructure Ltd is set to monetise its Pune-Satara Toll Road (PSTR) project, according to sources.

1 mins

AI Eliminates Human Bias, Ensuring Ethical HR Compliance: MD Karma Global

In an exclusive interview with The Sunday Guardian, Pratik Vaidya, Founder and Managing Director of Karma Global, shares insights on how artificial intelligence is reshaping compliance management in India's dynamic labour law ecosystem.

4 mins

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