Archive: 2025 / 08
Pakistan tariffs recast: Islamabad sees opening in Trump’s trade push, presses India dialogue
Pakistan is flipping its view on Trump-era tariffs, calling them a strategic opportunity. Islamabad says a 19% US tariff on its goods versus 50% on India gives exporters an edge, and it’s chasing a fast US trade deal. Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar also praised Washington’s role in the May 2025 India-Pakistan ceasefire and urged renewed dialogue with New Delhi, signaling a broader diplomatic reset.
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India online gaming ban shakes sports and startups as Dream11 exits BCCI deal
India has outlawed all real-money online gaming under the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act 2025. Platforms like Dream11 and MPL have paused paid contests, allowing only withdrawals. Dream11 also walked away from its ₹358 crore BCCI jersey deal. Companies say they will not challenge the law and are pivoting to non-monetary formats, reshaping sports sponsorships and the gaming economy overnight.
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Champions Trophy 2025: Rain stalls Afghanistan’s charge as Australia lock in semi-final spot in Lahore
Rain wiped out Afghanistan’s must-win clash against Australia in Lahore, handing both sides a point and sealing Australia’s semi-final place. Afghanistan had posted 273, led by Rahmat Shah’s 88 and Azmatullah Omarzai’s 67. Australia were 109/1 in 12.5 overs when the downpour turned the game into a no-result. Afghanistan now need a freak England rout of South Africa to sneak through on net run rate.
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International Booker Prize 2025: Kannada author Banu Mushtaq makes history with Heart Lamp
Banu Mushtaq has become the first Kannada writer to win the International Booker Prize, taking the 2025 award for Heart Lamp: Selected Stories. Translated by Deepa Bhasthi—also the first Indian translator to win—the book is the first short story collection to take the prize. The win spotlights women-centered narratives from Muslim communities in southern India and puts Kannada literature on a global stage.
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Brendan Taylor returns to ODIs after four years, sets world record for career span
Zimbabwe’s Brendan Taylor returned to ODI cricket after four years and set a world record for the longest ODI career span among players who debuted this century—21 years and 132 days. He now ranks third all-time behind Tendulkar and Jayasuriya. The 39-year-old’s comeback followed a 3.5-year ban. He fell for a duck in Harare but brought back experience and a remarkable story of endurance.
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Government Jobs 2025: Nearly 50,000 Vacancies Announced in June as SSC Leads Eight Major Drives
June 2025 turned into a hiring wave for India’s public sector, with about 50,000 vacancies announced across SSC, SBI, ISRO, the Home Ministry, state PSCs, and other departments. SSC led with eight major recruitment drives. Key openings included SSC CGL 2025, ISRO’s 320 Scientist/Engineer posts, and BPCL’s high-paying entry-level roles. Opportunities spanned 10th/12th pass to graduates with age limits typically 21–32.
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Hartalika Teej 2025: Date, Puja Muhurat, Sargi, Fasting Rules, and Why It Matters
Hartalika Teej 2025 falls on Tuesday, August 26. Women observe a strict fast and worship Shiva and Parvati for marriage, harmony, and well-being. Morning puja muhurat is 06:01–08:57 AM; evening muhurat is 07:39–09:47 PM. Sargi is taken during Brahma Muhurat, 4:24–5:12 AM. The festival recalls Parvati’s friend hiding her to stop an unwanted marriage, leading to her union with Shiva.
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Tata Nano EV comeback in 2025: Aerodynamic redesign, 200–250 km range, 30‑minute fast charge
Tata’s Nano is set for a 2025 return as a compact electric car, with a sleek redesign, a claimed 200–250 km real‑world range, and 0–80% fast charging in about 30 minutes. Expect a modern cabin with a large touchscreen, connected features, and safety tech like dual airbags and ABS. Pricing is tipped at Rs 6–9 lakh to challenge city EVs like the MG Comet and Tata’s own Tiago EV. Final specs remain unconfirmed.
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Serena Williams net worth 2025: inside the richest female athlete’s $300–$350 million empire
Serena Williams is the world’s richest female athlete in 2025 with an estimated $300–$350 million fortune, driven by record tennis prize money, marquee endorsements, and savvy investments. Her portfolio spans Serena Ventures, fashion, and minority stakes in major sports teams, plus a new WNBA ownership move. She and husband Alexis Ohanian share two daughters and an estimated $410 million combined net worth.
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Venus Williams, 45, Becomes Second-Oldest WTA Singles Match Winner After 16-Month Comeback
At 45, Venus Williams returned after 16 months away and became the second-oldest woman to win a WTA singles match. Her run included a record-setting appearance at the 2025 US Open, her 25th in New York, where she fell to Karolina Muchova in three sets. After surgery for uterine fibroids less than a year ago, her comeback became a story of grit, longevity, and pure love for the game.
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