Latest English News – 28/08/2025
Border Alert in Bihar
Three Pakistani terrorists reportedly crossed into India via Nepal. Intelligence agencies have issued alerts and are offering a ₹50,000 reward for information on the suspects. Also, in a major twist in a Noida dowry death case, the victim’s burn injuries may have been due to a cylinder blast—challenging initial assumptions. Political tensions rose after a rally video surfaced with alleged abusive remarks targeting PM Modi and his late mother.
iPhone 17 Pro India Launch Dates Confirmed
Apple officially announced the global unveiling of the iPhone 17 Pro for September 9, 2025, at the Steve Jobs Theatre. In India, pre-orders begin September 12, with sales starting September 19. The new series includes iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, Pro Max, and 17 Air, featuring upgraded specs and pricing estimated at ₹1,34,999 for the base iPhone 17 Pro (12 GB/128 GB).
Missing YouTuber at Duduma Waterfall
A 22-year-old YouTuber, Sagar Kundu, went missing on August 23 when he lost balance while filming at Odisha’s Duduma Waterfall. Rescue teams—including the fire brigade and disaster management—are involved despite challenging terrain and heavy rains. His filming equipment has been recovered, and officials request upstream dam gate closure to assist search efforts.
RAJDEEP SARDESAI : How do you view Trump’s Tarriffs on India?
US ECONOMIST JEFFREY SACHS ⚡⚡ : Trump is trying to arm-twist India but he won’t succeed.
“What he is succeeding in doing is uniting the BRICS countries, bringing India closer to Russia, China & Brazil”
“Trump is making my country America less prosperous and less competitive & he is effectively uniting the rest of the world”
“He should know that he cannot bully a great power with 1.5 billion people” ⚡- JEFFREY SACHS
UIDAI Issues Biometric Update Advisory
The UIDAI has urged schools to help parents update the Aadhaar biometric data (fingerprint or iris scan) for children aged 5 and 15. Around 17 crore updates are pending nationwide, and schools are encouraged to facilitate the process.
