US President Donald Trump has warned Russia of a potential "economic war" if Putin and Zelenskiy fail to resolve the Ukraine conflict. Despite a Trump-Putin summit and facilitated dialogues, no concrete meeting arrangements have materialized.
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Starting August 1, 2025, the U.S. will no longer allow third-party passport collection. Applicants must collect their passports in person, with parental collection required for those under 18 with a consent letter. Alternatively, applicants can opt for home delivery at a cost of Rs 1,200 per applicant, ensuring enhanced security.
The government hailed the latest GST rate cuts as a historic step, reducing consumer burden and boosting demand, while sharply criticizing the Congress party for a high-taxation past and failure to build consensus on reforms. Union Minister Piyush Goyal contrasted the current government's actions with the UPA era, highlighting economic growth and dismissing allegations of politically motivated reforms.
A probe has been initiated in Kasganj district jail following allegations of severe inmate mistreatment. Prisoners claim they were tortured, with one forced to drink urine, after the new jail superintendent took charge. Relatives and lawyers protested inhuman treatment and extortion. A wife alleged her husband was beaten and she faced an inappropriate search.
Congress has criticized the Centre's recent GST cuts as belated, arguing the original tax design was flawed. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the rate reductions, effective September 22, shifting many items to the 5% and 18% slabs, with some items now at 0% and others at a 40% 'sin tax' rate.
A devastating landslide in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district has left seven members of a family feared dead after their house was flattened due to heavy rains in the Mahore area. Rescue operations are underway to locate the missing family, including the house owner, his wife, and their five minor sons.
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A Greater Faridabad RWA has fined a resident, Divya Nair, Rs 1.3 lakh for feeding strays in unauthorized areas of Princess Park since 2022. Despite a designated feeding zone, the RWA claims Nair's actions created a mess and safety concerns. Nair alleges assault and threats, while the RWA seeks legal action to recover the fine, citing resident safety.
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