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Lalbaugcha Raja Visarjan 2025: Mumbai Bids Farewell to the City’s Most Beloved Ganpati with Grand Procession
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Lalbaugcha Raja Visarjan 2025: Mumbai Bids Farewell to the City’s Most Beloved Ganpati with Grand Procession

Mumbai witnessed a spectacular outpouring of devotion on Saturday morning as the grand visarjan procession of Lalbaugcha Raja, the city’s most revered Ganpati, began with pomp and fervor. The farewell rituals commenced after the final aarti at the iconic Lalbaug pandal, where thousands of devotees had gathered overnight to offer their prayers and bid farewell...

Mumbai Braces for Ganpati Visarjan Amid IMD Yellow Alert and Heavy Rain Forecast
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Mumbai Braces for Ganpati Visarjan Amid IMD Yellow Alert and Heavy Rain Forecast

Mumbai witnessed moderate to heavy rainfall on Saturday as the city prepared for Ganpati Visarjan, the concluding day of the 11-day Ganeshotsav festival. With lakhs of devotees expected to participate in immersion processions across Maharashtra, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued yellow and orange alerts, urging people to remain cautious during the celebrations. For...

PM Modi to Skip UNGA General Debate; Jaishankar to Represent India at 80th Session
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PM Modi to Skip UNGA General Debate; Jaishankar to Represent India at 80th Session

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not deliver India’s address at the General Debate of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session later this month. According to a revised provisional list of speakers released on Friday, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will represent India and speak on September 27. The 80th UNGA session opens on...

India to ‘Say Sorry’ and Negotiate Trade Pact With Trump, Says Howard Lutnick
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India to ‘Say Sorry’ and Negotiate Trade Pact With Trump, Says Howard Lutnick

Amid rising tensions in India–US relations, United States Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick said during an interaction with Bloomberg TV on Friday that India would soon seek reconciliation with Washington. Lutnick predicted that within the next one or two months, India would apologise to US President Donald Trump and come to the negotiating table for...

The Bengal Files Controversy: Did Gandhi Advise Hindu Women to Commit Suicide?
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The Bengal Files Controversy: Did Gandhi Advise Hindu Women to Commit Suicide?

Vivek Agnihotri’s latest film, The Bengal Files, released on September 5, explores the 1946 massacre of Hindus in Kolkata with a narrative that blends detailed research and emotional storytelling. While the film has been praised for its investigative approach, one of its most debated scenes involves the portrayal of Mahatma Gandhi. In the movie, Gandhi,...

GST Rate Cut to Boost Growth, India to Continue Russian Oil Imports: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
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GST Rate Cut to Boost Growth, India to Continue Russian Oil Imports: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said that the recent GST rate cut will help boost domestic growth and counter the adverse impact of the US’s 50% tariff hike on Indian exports. Speaking in an interview, she stressed that India will continue to buy Russian oil based on economic considerations, as crude oil remains...

Malaika Arora Sells Andheri West Apartment for ₹5.3 Crore, Earns ₹2 Crore Profit in 7 Years
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Malaika Arora Sells Andheri West Apartment for ₹5.3 Crore, Earns ₹2 Crore Profit in 7 Years

Actress and television personality Malaika Arora has sold her luxury apartment in Mumbai’s Andheri West for ₹5.30 crore, according to property registration documents accessed via the Inspector General of Registration (IGR) website, as reported by real estate platform Square Yards. The transaction was officially registered in August 2025. The apartment, located in the prestigious Runwal...

GST 2.0 Rollout: India Exempts 33 Lifesaving Medicines from Tax and Cuts GST for Others
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GST 2.0 Rollout: India Exempts 33 Lifesaving Medicines from Tax and Cuts GST for Others

In a landmark reform aimed at enhancing healthcare affordability across India, the GST Council, under the leadership of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has approved sweeping changes to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) structure. Beginning September 22, 2025, the revamped GST 2.0 brings significant relief by completely exempting 33 lifesaving medications—previously taxed at 12%—and three...