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IND vs ENG fifth Test: Mohammed Siraj does the star turn as India levels series with a stunning win

Mohammed Siraj couldn’t hold back his tears as Dhruv Jurel ran in and hugged him. Shubman Gill stood quietly for a moment, looking up at the sky, before the teammates rushed towards him to celebrate. Prasidh Krishna waved towards the packed stands as the tricolour fluttered high. It seemed after 25 days of riveting action, the best was saved for the last as India came from behind to pull off a six-run win against England in the fifth Test and draw the series 2-2.

Unease prevails in J&K ahead of Article 370 abrogation anniversary

With security heightened, unease gripped Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday (August 3, 2025), ahead of the sixth anniversary of the abrogation of the special provisions of Article 370 in the erstwhile State. While National Conference (NC) leader and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah of the National Conference (NC) expressed optimism, the Opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) observed “a 150-minute blackout” on the occasion.

BJP raises spectre of ‘political Islam’ infiltrating Church in Kerala

The BJP has raised the spectre of “political Islam” infiltrating the Church in Kerala. The party’s State vice-president Shone George told a news conference on Monday (August 4, 2025) that radical Islamists, beholden to the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) and Jamaat-e-Islami, had infiltrated Church protests in sizeable numbers, including those led by bishops, across the State.

Sheikh Hasina completes a year in exile in India as Bangladesh plans election in 2026

A year after then Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina fled Dhaka and arrived in India, she remains in regular contact with Awami League party leaders in Bangladesh and in exile around the world. Her exact whereabouts in the present and political future, however, remain a mystery, as New Delhi has discouraged her and her supporters from overt political activity. Ms. Hasina now faces a number of charges over corruption, human rights violations and even war crimes during her tenure, making her return to Dhaka unlikely at present. Meanwhile, after saying he would not stop the Awami League from standing for elections expected to be held in mid-February 2026, Bangladesh interim government’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has banned the erstwhile ruling party and its students’ wing, making it impossible for them to participate.

Skeletal remains found at new location near site no. 11 in Dharmasthala

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the alleged burials at Dharmasthala found a few skeletal remains at a new location, which was near site no. 11, in the temple town, on Monday. As the SIT was preparing to dig at site no. 11, which was among the 13 burial sites identified by the 50-year-old complainant, he suggested that a site at a new location nearby also be dug. The SIT personnel found a human skull and a few bones of a human body at the new site in the Banglegudde area.

Israeli ex-security chiefs urge Trump to help end Gaza war

Hundreds of retired Israeli security officials, including former heads of intelligence agencies, have urged U.S. President Donald Trump to pressure their own government to end the war in Gaza. “It is our professional judgement that Hamas no longer poses a strategic threat to Israel,” the former officials wrote in an open letter shared with the media on Monday.

Rahul Gandhi to begin yatra covering 30 districts in Bihar from August 17

The Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi will set out on the ‘Matdata Adhikar (voters’ rights) Yatra’ in Bihar in three phases covering 30 districts from August 17. The yatra, originally scheduled to begin on August 10, has been “postponed by a week” following the death of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader Shibu Soren, Congress spokesperson Asit Nath Tiwari told The Hindu.

Shibu Soren, JMM founder and former Jharkhand CM, dies at 81 after prolonged illness

The 81-year-old leader and founder of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), Shibu Soren, popularly known as ‘Dishom Guru or Guruji’ passed away at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi on Monday (August 4, 2025) morning. He was suffering from kidney-related ailment, and had suffered a stroke one-and-a-half months back. He was on a life support system since one month.

Rahul Gandhi defamation case: Supreme Court stays proceedings; issues notice to State of Uttar Pradesh, complainant

The Supreme Court of India on Monday (August 4, 2025) stayed proceedings in a criminal defamation case against the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi in a Lucknow court for remarks made to mediapersons during his Bharat Jodo Yatra about the reported skirmishes between Indian and Chinese soldiers along the border.

Popular South Korean actor Song Young-Kyu found dead

Veteran South Korean actor Song Young-Kyu, known for his roles in popular K-dramas like Big Bet, Hwarang and Hot Stove League, has been found dead inside a vehicle days after he was caught in a DUI scandal. The 55-year-old was reportedly found dead in a car on Sunday at a townhouse complex in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province.

Kremlin urges caution with nuclear rhetoric after Trump’s submarine order

The Kremlin said on Monday (August 4, 2025) that everyone should be careful about nuclear rhetoric, in its first response to a statement by U.S. President Donald Trump that he had ordered a repositioning of U.S. nuclear submarines. “In this case, it is obvious that American submarines are already on combat duty. This is an ongoing process, that’s the first thing,” Mr. Peskov told reporters.

Security agencies gather evidence confirming Pakistani nationality of Pahalgam attackers

Security agencies have gathered evidence, including documents issued by the government of Pakistan and biometric data, confirming that the three slain foreign terrorists involved in the deadly Pahalgam attack were Pakistani nationals, officials said on Monday (August 4, 2025).

Trump says he will ‘substantially’ raise tariffs on India over Russian oil purchases; ‘unjustified and unreasonable’, says New Delhi

Less than a week after he announced a 25% tariff on imports from India “plus a penalty”, U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday (August 4, 2025) once again raised the issue of India buying oil from Russia and profiting from it. He stated that he would be “substantially” raising the tariff “paid by India to the USA”. The Indian government hit back at Mr. Trump’s statements and also criticism from European countries on India’s trade with Russia, saying that such “targeting of India” was “unjustified and unreasonable”. In a statement, the government pointed out that not only did the U.S. encourage such trade previously, both the European Union and the U.S. continue to actively trade with Russia in excess of the amount that India does.

Netanyahu to convene cabinet as Israel decides next steps in Gaza after ceasefire talks collapse

Benjamin Netanyahu will convene his security cabinet this week to decide on Israel’s next steps in Gaza following the collapse of indirect ceasefire talks with Hamas, with one senior Israeli source suggesting more force could be an option.

U.N. says 68 African migrants killed when boat capsized off Yemen

A boat capsized on Sunday (August 3, 2025) in waters off Yemen’s coast, leaving 68 African migrants dead and 74 others missing, the U.N.’s migration agency said. The tragedy was the latest in a series of shipwrecks off Yemen that have killed hundreds of African migrants fleeing conflict and poverty in hopes of reaching the wealthy Gulf Arab countries.