today's news headlines । Top News Headlines । August 21, 2025
Top News Headlines (as of August 21, 2025)
National and Political News
Bills on PM and CM Removal Spark Controversy: The government has introduced three bills in the Lok Sabha that would allow for the removal of the Prime Minister, Union Ministers, and state Chief Ministers or ministers if they are arrested or detained for 30 consecutive days.1 The move has led to a heated exchange between the government and opposition, with critics calling it an attack on democracy and a step towards a "police state."2
Delhi Chief Minister Attacked: The Delhi Chief Minister was attacked during a public meeting.3 The accused has been arrested and an investigation is underway, with police registering an FIR for attempted murder.4 The Chief Minister's office has called it a "well-planned conspiracy."5
India Rejects Nepal and Bangladesh Claims: India has slammed Nepal's objection to the resumption of trade with China through the Lipulekh Pass, calling their territorial claims "unjustified" and "untenable."6 Separately, India rejected Bangladesh's allegations of "anti-Bangladesh activities" being carried out from Indian soil, calling the claims "misplaced."7
India-Russia Relations: India's External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, has invited Russian firms to engage more intensively amid new tariffs imposed by the US on India for its Russian oil purchases.8 Russia has also criticized the US tariffs.9
Other Major Stories
Mumbai on Yellow Alert: Mumbai is under a yellow alert for rain, with relief expected after days of heavy downpour.10
Online Gaming Bill Passed: The Lok Sabha has passed the "Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill," which bans real-money gaming while boosting esports.11
Agni-5 Missile Test: India has successfully test-fired the Agni-5 intermediate-range ballistic missile from Odisha.12
Cricket News: The exclusion of cricketer Shreyas Iyer from the Asia Cup squad has sparked a row among fans and former players.13 Meanwhile, former cricketer Vinod Kambli is reportedly having difficulty speaking, with his brother urging people to pray for him.14
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