Pakistan Army chief General Asim Munir , during his second visit to the United States in two months, issued sharp anti-India remarks . Munir also reportedly mentioned the Jamnagar refinery in Gujarat, suggesting it could be targeted in a future India-Pakistan military conflict .
Meanwhile, amid the ongoing opposition protests over the Bihar SIR issue and the alleged "vote-chori," the Supreme Court backed the Election Commission's view that Aadhaar cannot be accepted as conclusive proof of residence in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar.
Here are top 5 news stories of the day
'If we are going down ...': Pakistan threatens to target RIL's Jamnagar refinery
Munir targeted India in his speech, declaring from the US soil, "if we think we are going down, we’ll take half the world down with us." He also reportedly threatened Reliance Industries Ltd’s Jamnagar refinery in Gujarat, which is the largest single-site refining complex in the world, as a possible target in any future military conflict with India.
A senior TOI source in New Delhi described the situation in Pakistan as dangerous, saying, "The (Pakistan) army, which is led by a religious fanatic, having the control of the nuclear button, has usurped the control and undermines the authority of the civilian govt. The principles of checks and balances have been diluted leading to unpredictability and uncertainty." Read full story
SC backs EC in Bihar SIR; Sibal alleges ID rejection
Kapil Sibal, appearing for the petitioners, argued that despite residents holding Aadhaar, ration and EPIC cards, officials were “not accepting it” as proof of anything. Justice Kant said such documents could “bonafide show you’re resident of that area”
Justice Surya Kant said it was a “very sweeping argument” to suggest no one in Bihar possessed valid documents, noting Aadhaar and ration cards existed but could not be treated as definitive proof. Read full story
Big ‘Make in India’ push! Cabinet approves four new semiconductor projects
The approval of these projects will substantially strengthen the country's semiconductor ecosystem, featuring the nation's first commercial compound fabrication facility and an advanced glass-based substrate semiconductor packaging unit.
These facilities will support the growing chip design capabilities emerging in the country, supported by government-provided design infrastructure to 278 academic institutions and 72 start-ups, according to the government statement. Read full story
Bengal electoral roll revision row: EC summons CS Manoj Pant to Delhi over non-suspension of 'tainted' officers
Less than a day after the West Bengal government told the Election Commission of India (ECI) it would not immediately suspend officers accused of irregularities in the electoral roll revision, the poll panel on Tuesday summoned state chief secretary Manoj Pant to Delhi, sources said.
Pant has been directed to appear in person at Nirvachan Sadan, the ECI headquarters in New Delhi, by 5 pm on August 13 to explain the state’s stance. Read full story
India Test captain Shubman Gill named the ICC men's Player of the Month for July
Shubman Gill has been named the ICC Men's Player of the Month for July 2025 after his record-breaking performance in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. The Indian Test captain secured the award ahead of England's Ben Stokes and South Africa's Wiaan Mulder.
The 25-year-old Indian captain demonstrated exceptional form in July, accumulating 567 runs at an average of 94.50 in three Tests. His remarkable performance included a double century and two hundreds across six innings. Read full story
Meanwhile, amid the ongoing opposition protests over the Bihar SIR issue and the alleged "vote-chori," the Supreme Court backed the Election Commission's view that Aadhaar cannot be accepted as conclusive proof of residence in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar.
Here are top 5 news stories of the day
'If we are going down ...': Pakistan threatens to target RIL's Jamnagar refinery
Munir targeted India in his speech, declaring from the US soil, "if we think we are going down, we’ll take half the world down with us." He also reportedly threatened Reliance Industries Ltd’s Jamnagar refinery in Gujarat, which is the largest single-site refining complex in the world, as a possible target in any future military conflict with India.
A senior TOI source in New Delhi described the situation in Pakistan as dangerous, saying, "The (Pakistan) army, which is led by a religious fanatic, having the control of the nuclear button, has usurped the control and undermines the authority of the civilian govt. The principles of checks and balances have been diluted leading to unpredictability and uncertainty." Read full story
SC backs EC in Bihar SIR; Sibal alleges ID rejection
Kapil Sibal, appearing for the petitioners, argued that despite residents holding Aadhaar, ration and EPIC cards, officials were “not accepting it” as proof of anything. Justice Kant said such documents could “bonafide show you’re resident of that area”
Justice Surya Kant said it was a “very sweeping argument” to suggest no one in Bihar possessed valid documents, noting Aadhaar and ration cards existed but could not be treated as definitive proof. Read full story
Big ‘Make in India’ push! Cabinet approves four new semiconductor projects
The approval of these projects will substantially strengthen the country's semiconductor ecosystem, featuring the nation's first commercial compound fabrication facility and an advanced glass-based substrate semiconductor packaging unit.
These facilities will support the growing chip design capabilities emerging in the country, supported by government-provided design infrastructure to 278 academic institutions and 72 start-ups, according to the government statement. Read full story
Bengal electoral roll revision row: EC summons CS Manoj Pant to Delhi over non-suspension of 'tainted' officers
Less than a day after the West Bengal government told the Election Commission of India (ECI) it would not immediately suspend officers accused of irregularities in the electoral roll revision, the poll panel on Tuesday summoned state chief secretary Manoj Pant to Delhi, sources said.
Pant has been directed to appear in person at Nirvachan Sadan, the ECI headquarters in New Delhi, by 5 pm on August 13 to explain the state’s stance. Read full story
India Test captain Shubman Gill named the ICC men's Player of the Month for July
Shubman Gill has been named the ICC Men's Player of the Month for July 2025 after his record-breaking performance in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. The Indian Test captain secured the award ahead of England's Ben Stokes and South Africa's Wiaan Mulder.
The 25-year-old Indian captain demonstrated exceptional form in July, accumulating 567 runs at an average of 94.50 in three Tests. His remarkable performance included a double century and two hundreds across six innings. Read full story
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