August 5, 2025 11:56 AM

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Tennis Star Novak Djokovic Withdraws from Cincinnati Open

Tennis Star Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open. According to the organisers, Djokovic was scheduled to make his first hard-court appearance since his semifinal defeat at Wimbledon in July, cited non-medical reasons for his withdrawal. Djokovic is next scheduled to play at the US O...

August 5, 2025 11:49 AM

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Sri Lanka’s Finances Under Strain Despite 25% Surge in Tax Revenue

Sri Lanka’s government finances continue to face significant strain despite a robust rise in tax revenue in the first half of 2025. Official data shows tax collections grew 25% to 2.2 trillion Sri Lankan rupees, while non-tax revenue rose 12% to 169.6 billion rupees. However, current spending reache...

August 5, 2025 11:46 AM

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Bagmati Province Chief Minister Bahadur Singh Lama Resigns in Nepal

In Nepal, Bagmati Province Chief Minister Bahadur Singh Lama resigned from his post. His Chief Personal Secretary, Chhatra Bahadur Lama, submitted the resignation letter to the Office of the Province Chief in Hetauda.   Following the resignation, Province Chief Deepak Prasad Devkota called on any Pr...

August 5, 2025 11:26 AM

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Brazil’s Supreme Court Orders House Arrest of Ex-President Jair Bolsonaro

Brazil’s Supreme Court has ordered the house arrest for the country's former President Jair Bolsonaro. He is on trial for allegedly masterminding a coup plot to remain in office despite his defeat in the 2022 election.   This case has gripped the South American country as it faces a trade war with t...

August 5, 2025 11:23 AM

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South Korea, US Hold Talks to Strengthen AI Cooperation Ahead of Summit

South Korea and the United States held talks this morning on ways to broaden ties in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector ahead of an upcoming bilateral summit.   The South Korean science minister met with the director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy in Seoul to explore...

August 5, 2025 10:39 AM

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India Beat England by 6 Runs in Oval Thriller, Level Series 2–2

India pulled off a thrilling six-run win against hosts England in the final Cricket Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at the Oval in London yesterday evening to level the five-match series 2-2. Chasing a target of 374 set by India, the hosts were all out for 367 in their second innings on Day 5 ...

August 5, 2025 10:36 AM

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Heavy Rain in Telangana: CM Revanth Reddy Puts Officials on High Alert

In Telangana, following heavy rain in Hyderabad and other parts of the state last evening, State Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy directed district collectors and officials concerned to be on high alert. Speaking at a meeting with officials, he directed all departments to work in coordination and tak...

August 5, 2025 10:27 AM

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Telangana CM Revanth Reddy Promises Action on Kaleshwaram Project Irregularities

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has announced that appropriate action will be taken against individuals held accountable for irregularities in the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project, after discussing it in the state Assembly. The State Cabinet, chaired by the Chief Minister held in Hydera...

August 5, 2025 10:20 AM

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Rain Intensifies in Kerala; Alerts Issued for All 14 Districts

In Kerala intensity of rain is increasing. The meteorological department has issued warnings for all 14 districts in Kerala. An Akashvani correspondent reports that a red alert is declared in the Ernakulam, Idukki and Thrissur districts of Kerala with chances of extremely heavy rainfall of 20 cm and...