Pakistani cricketer Haider Ali has been cleared of rape charges in the United Kingdom, following an investigation that concluded there was insufficient evidence to pursue the case. Greater Manchester Police confirmed the decision, which comes after Ali was initially arrested in early August at Kent’s Spitfire County Ground over allegations of sexual assault reported by...
Representative image Ukraine’s military reported on Wednesday that Russia carried out one of its largest overnight strikes in months, launching more than 500 drones and missiles across the country. According to the Ukrainian air force, Moscow deployed 502 drones and 24 missiles in what it described as a coordinated attack, with most of the strikes...
Updated: Sep 4th, 2025 Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday reportedlly claimed he has never refused to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, inviting him to Moscow for security talks, according to Russian state-owned outlet Tass. “If Zelenskyy is ready for a meeting, let him come to Moscow,” Putin said while in China, where he attended...
The Gloria Funicular, one of Lisbon’s best-known tourist attractions, derailed and overturned, leaving 15 people dead and 18 others injured, including five in serious condition, local media reported, citing the National Institute of Medical Emergency. Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has canceled a book festival at the Belem Palace, which was scheduled to take...
Bengaluru: The Karnataka capital is set to experience moderate to heavy rainfall on Thursday, September 4, 2025, as the Southwest monsoon becomes increasingly active. Cloudy skies are expected throughout the day, with temperatures ranging from a minimum of 21°C to a maximum of 27°C. The city is expected to witness sunset at 6:29 PM, while...
New Delhi: The GST Council has announced major changes to India’s Goods and Services Tax system, reducing the number of tax slabs to just two — 5 percent and 18 percent — effectively removing the earlier 12 percent and 28 percent slabs. While this move is expected to make many essential goods more affordable for...
Mumbai: Indian stock markets saw a strong surge on Thursday morning following the GST Council’s announcement of a major overhaul to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) system. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped by 888.96 points to reach 81,456.67, while the 50-share NSE Nifty gained 265.7 points, closing at 24,980.75. The GST Council has simplified...
New Delhi: The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, in its 56th meeting, unveiled a revamped tax structure introducing simplified slabs of 5 percent and 18 percent, along with a 40 percent category for luxury and sin goods. The changes, effective from September 22, aim to boost consumption ahead of the festive season. However, for...
New Delhi: Heavy rains continued to batter the national capital for the third straight day on Wednesday, causing widespread disruption. Amid the downpour, a section of National Highway 44 near Alipur police station caved in around 6 am, creating chaos for commuters. Visuals from the site showed a damaged auto-rickshaw near the collapsed portion. The...
Nagpur: A powerful blast tore through Solar Industries’ explosives unit at Bazargaon, around 40 kilometres from Nagpur, late Wednesday night, killing one worker and injuring more than ten others. Several victims sustained serious injuries from flying debris as parts of the factory were reduced to rubble. The explosion reportedly took place inside the company’s safety...