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The Sunday Guardian - August 10, 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 10, 2025

Bandhs and Economic Blockades Threaten an Improved Scenario in Manipur

Manipur, under President's Rule since February 2025, continues to grapple with frequent blockades and bandhs, disrupting everyday life.

2 mins

Pak's Lobbying Efforts in Washington Acquire Massive Scale

In a concerted effort rarely seen before, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan has hired at least seven lobbying and legal firms in the United States in just the first eight months of 2025, according to official filings.

2 mins

Australian Army Chief's Visit Reinforces Indian Land Forces' Central Role in Indo-Pacific Stability

When the Australian Army Chief, Lieutenant General Simon Stuart, lands in India for his official visit from August 10-14, 2025, it won't just be another high-level military courtesy call.

4 mins

US think-tank envisions a non-communist China, but not independent Tibet

Books, especially on geopolitics, and think-tanks occasionally either contribute, or point to, the thinking of a government or growing tensions.

3 mins

India Poised to Convert Tariff Threat into Self-Reliance

PM Modi has kept a cool head despite all the tariffs being thrown in his direction by the US administration and has resisted the temptation of adopting a tit-for-tat approach.

4 mins

Delhi Rain Chaos

Relentless overnight rain on Raksha Bandhan paralysed Delhi, flooding streets, uprooting trees, and choking traffic.

1 mins

Delhi Police Bust Rs 17.3 Lakh Telegram Scam Gang

Cybercrime unit arrests five from Jodhpur-Balotra syndicate in nationwide investment fraud.

2 mins

Record Aerial Kills in Op Sindhoor, Says Air Chief

Air Chief says five Pakistani jets, key assets destroyed in strikes.

2 mins

Why India is not keen on the US-made F-35

IAF cites incompatibility, sovereignty concerns, and cost in shunning the American stealth fighter.

4 mins

Delhi Congress Accuses AAP, BJP of Property Tax Graft

Delhi Congress alleges property tax scam, accuses AAP and BJP of corruption.

2 mins

Shah's New Mandate

No parallel between the two is more striking than the question of Jammu & Kashmir. In August 2019, Shah piloted the abrogation of Article 370 and the bifurcation of the state into two Union Territories.

2 mins

The Iron Men: From Sardar Patel's Integration To Amit Shah's New Mandate

If Patel was the blacksmith forging the Republic's first unbreakable chain, Amit Shah is the keeper of that chain's strength.

5 mins

Rs 10.51 Lakh Crore for Infra Push in Modi 3.0

Government boosts multi-modal connectivity with major allocations across nine infrastructure sectors.

1 mins

RG Kar victim's mother injured in police lathicharge

Protests mark one year since RG Kar doctor's rape-murder, police treats protesters brutally.

3 mins

PM Modi's Sixth Bihar Visit Underscores Poll Strategy

Upcoming visit seen as political recalibration ahead of crucial state polls.

2 mins

SIT Probe Continues Even as Violence Erupts in Dharmasthala Case

Violence erupts between activists, media, and temple supporters during ongoing SIT exhumations.

2 mins

Rahul's Dinner Outreach Helps Opposition Unity

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has made his mark with his first foray into \"dinner politics,\" significantly bolstering opposition unity.

2 mins

Rahul will take 'vote theft' campaign to Bihar

Congress to escalate nationwide protests over alleged voter roll manipulation in Bihar.

2 mins

Rahul Will Take 'Vote Theft' Campaign to Bihar

Congress to escalate nationwide protests over alleged voter roll manipulation in Bihar.

2 mins

Mamata, EC Spat Deepens Over Voter List in Bengal

West Bengal government and Election Commission lock horns over Special Intensive Revision preparations.

4 mins

Longest Anti-Terror Operation in Kashmir Enters Eighth Day

The Akhal Devsar encounter in South Kashmir intensifies as security forces persevere.

1 mins

Instances of forcible removal by marshals in Parliament

In the Rajya Sabha, senior Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge termed the deployment of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel inside the House's well as \"highly objectionable.\"

3 mins

CNMI: China Eyes Control of America's Asian Frontline

China needs to be emplaced in CNMI if it is going to take Taiwan. Usually the focus is on Guam, but widen the geographic aperture and it's clear that whatever applies to Guam, applies equally to CNMI. Beijing knows it.

6 mins

The Pacific Way betrayed: Why Taiwan still matters to Solomon Islands

Solomon Islands has formally erased Taiwan from its immigration privileges. And it has done so just weeks before we host the Pacific Islands Forum, the region's most important political gathering of island nations.

4 mins

India's anti-submarine warfare fleet makes for a formidable shield

India's silent sentinels beneath and above the waves ensure that the Indian Ocean remains secure, stable, and firmly within the orbit of regional equilibrium

5 mins

Book that traces the untold journey of Article 370

A detailed, insider-backed account revisits the political will, historical disputes, and strategic choreography behind the abrogation of Jammu & Kashmir's special status.

2 mins

Bureaucrat offers a window to Arunachal Pradesh

History of Arunachal Pradesh is told in a lucid, anecdotal style through historic milestones which changed the shape of the Northeast.

2 mins

Importance of Messaging

President Trump is among those world leaders whose habit it is to look at media reports from different countries, principally to check on what is being written about him.

2 mins

President Trump, be the Unifier-in-Chief

It is entirely possible to disagree strongly but in a civil manner, and such needs to be the mode of conduct to be followed.

5 mins

Howdy Trump? Betrayal?

When Donald Trump won his second term as the President of the United States, there were havans performed in various parts of India, particularly by the followers of the Sangh Parivar, who perhaps believed that his return as the head of the US government would be in the overall interests of the 140 crore Indians. A belief which was both misplaced and premature.

3 mins

The Celebration of Rajendra Chola's Naval Expeditions

This epic chapter of maritime accomplishments in our civilizational story has remained buried under layers of colonial amnesia and wilful neglect post-Independence.

6 mins

Tibet: Strategic chessboard in China's grand design

Beneath Tibet's sacred soil lie vast reserves of lithium, copper, and rare earths—critical for China's tech and energy ambitions.

2 mins

Time to question the evolving Trumpism in international arena

Coordinated, and preferably collective, action by the affected nations is imperative.

7 mins

Trump shouldn't destroy US-India strategic partnership nurtured for over quarter of a century

India must remain calm and firm and not give in to Trump's bullying. Coordinating with fellow members of BRICS that are also sanctioned by Trump and taking a united stand against punitive tariffs not supported by WTO regime isn't a bad idea.

5 mins

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Urges Women To 'Create Their Own Place'

CM Gupta delivered a call for women's self-assertion at the Shakti Awards at We Women Want Conclave.

1 mins

Dr Radhikaraje Gaekwad Honoured for Philanthropy and Cultural Revival

Maharani of Baroda and philanthropist Dr. Radhika Raje Gaekwad was honoured with the Shakti Award for Excellence in Philanthropy at the NewsX We Women Want Conclave 2025, where she spoke on heritage, crafts, community empowerment, and the responsibility of preserving India's cultural identity.

1 mins

Nirbhaya's Mother, RG Kar Victim's Parents Unite for Justice

Grief and resilience shared the stage at the We Women Want Conclave and Shakti Awards 2025, as Asha Devi—mother of 2012 Delhi gang-rape victim Nirbhaya—joined Ratna and Shekhar Devnath, parents of a young doctor brutally assaulted and murdered at Kolkata's RG Kar Hospital in August 2024.

1 mins

Rising Misuse of Women's Laws Sparks Calls for Reform

A charged and thought-provoking debate on the misuse of women-protection laws took centre stage at the We Women Want 2025 Conclave and Shakti Awards, with panellists urging reforms to ensure gender neutrality in legislation like the Domestic Violence Act and Dowry Prohibition Act.

1 mins

Women leaders, entrepreneurs and creators redefine power, purpose

From boardrooms and art studios to rural heartlands and male-dominated industries, women changemakers converged at the NewsX We Women Want Shakti Awards 2025, sharing stories of innovation, empowerment, and the will to rewrite India's social and economic narratives.

1 mins

Rural women rise as 'Drone Didis', entrepreneurs

Women from rural India who have redefined traditional roles through technology and entrepreneurship took centre stage at the We Women Want Conclave and Shakti Awards 2025 in the capital on Thursday.

1 mins

Women MPs urge action to break gender bias in politics

At the NewsX We Women Want 2025 Conclave and Shakti Awards, Lok Sabha MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal (Shiromani Akali Dal) and Rajya Sabha MP Sushmita Dev (All India Trinamool Congress) shared candid insights on gender politics, societal shifts, and their journeys in public life.

1 mins

Shekhawat Credits Modi-Era Growth for Tourism Resurgence

Union Minister Gajendra Shekhawat says India is witnessing a cultural and tourism revival.

1 mins

Women in cinema & entertainment share journeys, challenges and triumphs

From charting careers across multiple languages to challenging stereotypes on and off screen, some of India's most celebrated women in film and television came together at the NewsX We Women Want Conclave 2025 to share stories of style, resilience, reinvention, and social impact.

1 mins

Shashi Tharoor Urges Nation to 'Read, Engage, Think'

Congress MP and acclaimed author Dr Shashi Tharoor closed the We Women Want 2025 Conclave with a blend of humour, literary insight, and political commentary, urging Indians to revive deep reading and critical engagement.

1 mins

From Manipur to the military: Women leaders rewrite India's story

The NewsX We Women Want Conclave and Shakti Awards 2025 became a powerful stage for stories of resilience, leadership, and identity, as four exceptional women — IAS officer Puja Elangbam, wildlife conservationist Dr. Purnima Devi Barman, filmmaker Rima Das, and Lt. Gen. Dr. Sadhana Senanayake — shared journeys that broke barriers and redefined representation.

1 mins

Punjab CM, Kejriwal Launch Rs 51.41 Crore Anti-Drone Shield

Punjab, Delhi leaders unveil anti-drone tech to fight smuggling along Pakistan border.

2 mins

SAD Revives Protest Legacy to Fight Punjab Land Policy

Shiromani Akali Dal launches fresh agitation echoing its historic 1983 Morcha

4 mins

Pakistan using LeT under ISKP banner in Balochistan

Former TTP commander alleges state-backed militant redeployment for strategic objectives.

3 mins

When Trump and Putin Meet in Alaska, Will There Be a Repeat of Helsinki 2018?

Trump to meet Putin on August 15 in first US-Russia summit since 2021, amid stalled Ukraine peace talks and rising tensions.

6 mins

Decoding UK's strategic defence review

UK's Strategic Defence Review outlines major military reforms, digital targeting web, autonomous systems, and NATO-focused strategy amid rising Russian threat.

5 mins

A Solopreneur Taiwanese Devotes a Life to Indian Dance and Culture

Twenty years ago, when Huang Meiyu arrived alone in New Delhi to learn Bollywood dance, she feared that she would end up being a face on the posters of \"missing people\" she often sighted on the walls of Connaught Place.

4 mins

Tarun Tahiliani presents 'Quintessence' at India Couture Week 2025 to mark 30 years of the brand

Few names dominate the Indian haute couture landscape like Tarun Tahiliani's does.

4 mins

WHEN MERIT IS DETHRONED, A NATION WITHERS

Across the country, in the hope of a better future, millions of students spend their formative years preparing for competitive exams.

6 mins

Gods in Exile: Anthology Reimagines Temple Desecration and Cultural Resilience

What happens when deities are uprooted? When temples are destroyed, but memory remains?

1 mins

Notes across borders: How Chopin and Strauss lit up Delhi's cultural stage

Jowita and Vladyslav enchanted Delhi, performing Chopin, Strauss, Mozart, and Paderewski, showcasing Poland-Austria cultural harmony through timeless classical melodies.

3 mins

Gut Feeling: Which Organ Is The Most Impactful Influencer Of Our Health?

The gut, a powerful endocrine and immune organ, profoundly influences digestion, metabolism, immunity, and overall physical and mental health.

6 mins

Rewriting Motherhood: Bhavana Ramanna's IVF story highlights India's reproductive rights revolution

Bhavana Ramanna's IVF journey challenges stigma, promotes choice, and highlights India's evolving acceptance of assisted reproductive technologies.

4 mins

Court Denies Michel's Bid for Release

Delhi court has turned down a request from Christian Michel James, the alleged middleman in the VVIP chopper scam, to be released from custody on the grounds that he has already spent 7 years in jail—the maximum punishment for some of the offences he faces.

1 mins

Delhi HC Rejects Bail Plea of Sukhbir Singh

The Delhi High Court on Friday rejected the bail plea of one Sukhbir Singh, who is an alleged member of an organised crime syndicate allegedly run by Anwar Khan alias Chacha and Shabir Chaudhary.

1 mins

SC Delivers Split Verdict on Income Tax Appeal Involving Foreign Firm

A Supreme Court bench on Friday gave a split verdict on an appeal of the assistant commissioner of Income Tax, dealing with international taxation, against a 2023 Bombay High Court judgment.

1 mins

SC Rejects PIL Seeking Independent Safety Audit of Airline

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a plea for the constitution of a committee headed by a retired Supreme Court judge to audit Air India's safety practices and maintenance procedures independently.

1 mins

SC Stays NGT Order Imposing Fine on DJB MCD

The Supreme Court on Friday stayed an order of the NGT imposing a combined environmental compensation of Rs 50.44 crore on Delhi Jal Board and the MCD for failing to prevent sewage pollution in the capital's drains and the Yamuna.

1 mins

COC Opposes in SC Plea of Ex-Promoters

The committee of creditors (CoC) of ailing Bhushan Power & Steel Limited (BPSL) on Friday opposed in the Supreme Court the plea by former promoters by questioning the maintainability.

2 mins

SC refuses to gag media; asks trial court in Karnataka to decide temple's plea

The Supreme Court on Friday ordered a trial court in Karnataka to reconsider a petition by the Dharmasthala Temple secretary seeking to block the publication of allegedly defamatory reports related to the Dharmasthala mass burials case.

1 mins

SC Stays MP HC Order in Saif Family Property Dispute Case

The Supreme Court on Friday issued an interim stay on a June 30 order by the Madhya Pradesh High Court which had sent a long-standing property dispute involving the royal estate of Bhopal's last Nawab, Hamidullah Khan, and great-grandfather of actor Saif Ali Khan, back to the trial court for fresh consideration.

1 mins

AI Strategy Aims to Democratize Technology and Boost Jobs

Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, said that India's Artificial Intelligence (AI) strategy is designed to democratize access to technology and create widespread economic and employment opportunities.

1 mins

India Well-Equipped to Tackle Evolving Online Harms, Cyber Crimes

India's cyber legal framework, backed by the IT Act, BNS, and institutions like GAC, CERT-In, and I4C, is well-equipped to tackle evolving online harms and cyber crimes, said Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Jitin Prasada in Rajya Sabha.

1 mins

Defence Output Hits Record Rs 1.51 L Cr

The annual defence production has achieved a record high of Rs 1,50,590 crore for the Financial Year (FY) 2024-25.

2 mins

Govt May Roll Out Rs 2,250 Cr Export Promotion Mission Soon

The government is expected to soon announce support measures under the proposed Rs 2,250 crore export promotion mission to help insulate industry from global trade uncertainties arising from Trump tariffs, an official said.

1 mins

India Marches Towards Energy Self-Reliance, But Imports Still Crucial

Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri on Friday highlighted India's strides in clean energy and domestic fuel production, while acknowledging that the country still relies heavily on imports to meet its growing energy needs.

1 mins

GlobalWafers America partners with Apple

GlobalWafers America LLC, the US subsidiary of GlobalWafers Co., Ltd. (GWC), has announced a new partnership with Apple aimed at strengthening the domestic semiconductor manufacturing supply chain, the company said in a release.

1 mins

Industry body ISMA backs ethanol-blending programme

The Indian Sugar and Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) has strongly defended the country's ethanol-blending programme amid 'misleading' claims from some quarters about its impact on vehicle engines.

1 mins

Cabinet Approves Rs 30,000 Cr for PSU Oil Firms' LPG Losses

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved compensation amounting to Rs 30,000 crore to the three Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies (IOCL, BPCL, and HPCL) for the under-recoveries incurred on the sale of domestic LPG.

1 mins

India Becoming Key Pillar to the China+1 Strategy for Global Auto OEMs

India is rapidly becoming a central pillar of the China+1 strategy adopted by global auto OEMs, as companies look to diversify their supply chains and reduce dependency on China, according to a joint report by EY and Parthenon.

1 mins

India Negotiating Multiple Trade Pacts

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said India is negotiating trade agreements with several countries, including the US, and stressed that many nations are keen to engage with New Delhi on the trade front.

2 mins

Reimagining the Future Through 'TURN' for Viksit Bharat

In a time when global business leaders are redefining corporate purpose and strategy in an evolving geopolitical and technological environment, distinct philosophies have emerged to navigate an increasingly complex world.

3 mins

How Predictive Analytics Is Shaping Cyber Intelligence

In an era of relentless cyberattacks, static defenses are no longer enough.

4 mins

Delhi government strives to streamline school fees

The Delhi School Education (Transparency in Fixation and Regulation of Fees) Bill 2025, introduced by Education Minister Ashish Sood, was passed in the Vidhan Sabha on Friday to bring about transparency in the matters of fixation, regulation, and collection of fees applicable to all 1798 recognised private schools in the state (Delhi), which includes unaided schools, minority schools, and schools on private land.

4 mins

Bluestone Raises Rs 693 Cr From Anchor Investors

BlueStone Jewellery and Lifestyle, which offers contemporary jewellery under its flagship brand 'BlueStone', on Friday raised over Rs 693 crore from anchor investors days before its initial public offering (IPO) opening for subscription.

1 mins

We're Solving India's EV Range Anxiety and Import Dependency

In an exclusive interview with The Business Guardian, Harry Bajaj, Founder and CEO of Mobec, outlined his vision for India's EV future.

2 mins

Tesla's Second India Showroom in Delhi

S automobile major Tesla has officially announced that it will inaugurate its second showroom in Delhi on August 11, after Mumbai.

2 mins

Bharti Airtel Promoter Entity Sells Shares for Rs 11,227 Crore

Indian Continent Investment Ltd, an entity promoted by billionaire Sunil Bharti Mittal & Family, on Friday divested nearly one per cent stake in telecom carrier Bharti Airtel for Rs 11,227 crore through open market transactions.

1 mins

BharatPe Becomes Profitable, Ushers in a Deeper, Durable Turnaround

BharatPe, India's leading full-stack fintech company and a player with an NBFC (Trillionloans), a stake in a Small Finance Bank (Unity SFB), and an online PA license, on Thursday announced that it has achieved adjusted Profit Before Tax (PBT) profitability for the first time, marking a significant milestone in its evolution as a financially resilient and future-ready fintech.