New Delhi: The Ministry of Education on Wednesday, September 4, announced the results of the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025, marking the 10th edition of the annual exercise that evaluates higher education institutions across India. Rankings were released in 17 categories, including engineering, medical, law, innovation, and skill universities. This year also saw the...
Kullu Landslides: One Dead, Six Feared Trapped as Houses Collapse Amid Heavy Rains
A fresh landslide struck Kullu’s Akhada Bazaar on Thursday morning, leaving one person dead and three others injured, while six people are feared trapped after two houses collapsed. Deputy Commissioner Torul S Raveesh confirmed that the rescue operation is underway, with teams from the district administration, NDRF, home guards, fire department, and police on site....
Bareilly Accident: Speeding Auto Crashes Into Parked Lorry, Driver Killed On Spot
A tragic road accident took place in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, where a speeding auto rickshaw rammed into a lorry parked by the roadside. The horrific incident, which was captured on CCTV, showed the auto crashing from behind with such force that passengers were thrown out due to the impact. According to reports, the auto driver...
Baaghi 4 Gets 23 Cuts From CBFC; Nude Scene Hidden, Word ‘Condom’ Muted
Tiger Shroff’s upcoming action film Baaghi 4 has received an ‘A’ certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), but only after undergoing 23 visual and audio cuts. According to a report in Bollywood Hungama, the board directed the makers to modify or delete multiple scenes due to nudity, violence, and religious sensitivity. A...
Second Baby Dies After Rat Bite at Indore’s MY Hospital, State Orders High-Level Probe
Indore’s government-run Maharaja Yeshwantrao (MY) Hospital is under intense scrutiny this week after a second newborn lost her life under disturbing circumstances within the hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The infant, admitted with severe congenital health issues, was reportedly bitten by a rat on her finger—though officials insist it contributed only minor abrasions, not...
Bengaluru Weather Alert: Heavy Rainfall, Thunderstorms Expected on Thursday
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...
GST Council Imposes 40% Tax on Pan Masala, Cigarettes, and Other Harmful Items
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...
GST Overhaul Sparks Consumer Relief, Sensex Surges Nearly 900 Points
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...
GST Rejig 2025: Smartphones Stay at 18% Slab, No Price Cut for Buyers
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...
Delhi Rains Cause NH-44 Cave-In Near Alipur, Yamuna River Above Danger Mark
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...









