August 25, 2025 1:38 PM

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Russia, Ukraine exchanged another 146 prisoners of war after UAE mediation

Russia and Ukraine exchanged another 146 prisoners of war from each side yesterday after mediation by the United Arab Emirates, the Russian defence ministry said. All of the freed Russians were in Belarus, receiving psychological and medical assistance.     Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy po...

August 25, 2025 8:58 AM

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Emma Raducanu Marks Winning Return to US Open with Commanding Victory

In the US Open tennis championship, Emma Raducanu marked her return to the winners’ circle yesterday with a commanding 6-1, 6-2 first-round victory over Japanese qualifier Ena Shibahara - her first win at the venue since her stunning 2021 title run. With strong results earlier this season, including...

August 25, 2025 8:55 AM

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Floods, Landslides Disrupt Normal Life in Himachal Pradesh

Heavy rains continue to lash several parts of Himachal Pradesh, triggering floods, waterlogging, and landslides. Normal life has been severely hit. As per the State Emergency Operation Centre, two national highways and 482 roads are blocked by landslides. Power supply has also been affected, with 94...

August 25, 2025 7:53 AM

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Delhi Metro Rail Corporation announces hike in fares

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has announced a hike in its fares. In a social media post, DMRC said that the increase is minimal, ranging from one rupee to four rupees only, depending on the distance of travel. It added that the hike may go up to five rupees for the Airport Express Line. Th...