Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Centre’s proposal on GST rate rationalisation before the Group of Ministers (GoM) during a two-day meeting starting August 20 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The meeting, chaired by Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, will take place on August 20 and 21, beginning at 12 noon, according to official sources. The six-member state...
China creates a ‘Pregnancy Robot’ that promises to give birth to a baby for just ₹12 lakh!
Updated: Aug 19th, 2025 Image: AI generated In today’s era of rapid technological advancement, a Chinese firm is preparing to introduce a groundbreaking innovation in childbirth. The company is developing a robot capable of carrying and delivering a baby, a first-of-its-kind technology, especially for women unable to conceive naturally or those concerned about pregnancy-related complications. According to reports, this robotic...
Six Tesla Cars Burn After Car-Carrier Truck Catches Fire on Los Angeles Freeway
A major accident occurred in Los Angeles on Saturday when a car-carrier truck transporting eight Tesla vehicles caught fire on the southbound lanes of the Golden State (I-5) Freeway near Sylmar around 5:35 pm. The blaze caused heavy traffic disruption as black smoke and flames engulfed the truck. The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) responded promptly and managed to fully...
Shubman Gill Named Vice-Captain as BCCI Announces India’s Asia Cup 2025 Squad
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially announced India’s squad for the Asia Cup 2025, scheduled to begin on September 9 in the UAE. Suryakumar Yadav will continue to lead the team, while Shubman Gill has been surprisingly promoted to the role of vice-captain, replacing Axar Patel. The selection meeting, held at the BCCI headquarters in...
Mumbai Local Train Services Halted on Central and Harbour Lines Amid Torrential Rains
Mumbai, often referred to as the city’s lifeline, witnessed massive disruptions in its suburban train network on Tuesday, August 19, as relentless rains brought the Central and Harbour Lines to a standstill. According to Central Railway officials, train services between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) and Thane on the Central Line, as well as between Chunnabhatti (CLA) and CSMT on...
China Promises to Meet India’s Rare Earth, Fertilizer, and Equipment Needs: Sources
China has assured India that it will address three critical concerns—rare earths, fertilizers, and tunnel boring machines—during high-level talks in New Delhi, sources revealed. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who arrived in India on Monday for a two-day visit, conveyed this assurance to External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar during their bilateral meeting. The talks also covered a wide range...
Ambati Rayudu Backs Shreyas Iyer as India’s Next ODI Captain, Snubs Shubman Gill
As the countdown to the Asia Cup 2025 begins, speculation is rife over India’s squad selection for the tournament starting September 9 in the UAE. With youngsters like Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, and Tilak Varma in the mix, there is uncertainty over the inclusion of Test skipper Shubman Gill, despite his strong showing in the recent Test series against England....
Ukraine Seeks Strong Security Guarantees Before Russia Peace Talks: What’s on the Table?
Ukraine is pressing for strong security guarantees as a condition for any peace agreement with Russia, following high-level talks between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, U.S. President Donald Trump, and European leaders. While Washington has pledged involvement, questions remain over the scope of these guarantees and whether they will extend beyond the material and financial aid already provided since Russia’s 2022...
Mumbai Rains Cause Massive Waterlogging, Train and Flight Services Disrupted
Mumbai and its adjoining areas have come to a standstill after relentless rainfall triggered severe waterlogging, disrupted train and flight services, and led to traffic chaos across the city. The continuous downpour, which began early Tuesday, has left major roads submerged and many homes inundated, making daily life extremely challenging. Severe Waterlogging and Evacuations Visuals from across the city show...
B Sudershan Reddy Named INDIA Bloc’s VP Candidate, Calls Role Equal to SC Judge
The Opposition’s INDIA bloc has unanimously chosen former Supreme Court judge B Sudershan Reddy as its candidate for the upcoming Vice Presidential election, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge announced on Tuesday. Reddy is set to file his nomination on August 21. In his first statement after the nomination, Reddy emphasized the constitutional importance of the role, saying, “The aim is to...