Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has launched 'RCB CARES' to support families of the eleven victims of the June 4th tragedy that occurred after their IPL victory parade. Each family will receive Rs 25 lakh as initial support. The franchise aims for long-term community support and fan engagement through this initiative.
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Virat Kohli paid tribute to Cheteshwar Pujara, acknowledging his significant contributions to the Indian batting order, especially at the No.3 position. Kohli highlighted Pujara's role in easing his own batting at No.4 and their memorable partnerships. The former Indian skipper congratulated him on his career and wished him well for the future.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced significant GST rate cuts, effective September 22, bringing relief to the common man. Daily use items like hair oil, soaps, and toothpaste now fall under the 5% tax bracket. Several items, including ultra-high temperature milk and paneer, face zero tax. Air conditioners, TVs, and small cars are now taxed at 18%.
The ICC has announced a massive 297% increase in prize money for the 2025 Women's Cricket World Cup, totaling $13.88 million. This surpasses the 2023 Men's World Cup payout, signaling a major step towards gender pay parity. Winners will receive $4.48 million, a 239% jump from 2022.
Labor Day, celebrated on the first Monday of September, honors American workers and their contributions to the US economy. Many banks, government offices, and the stock market will be closed. While some retail stores like Costco will be closed, others such as Walmart and Trader Joe's will remain open, with pharmacy hours varying by location.
BJP MLA BP Harish faces legal trouble after allegedly comparing Davanagere SP Uma Prashanth to a 'pomeranian dog' during a press conference. He accused the IPS officer of disrespecting him while favoring the Shamanuru family.
Donald Trump has renamed the US department of defence to the department of war. The White House stated that Trump will sign an executive order. This permits the use of the new title as a secondary name. Pete Hegseth will be known as the secretary of war. Pentagon websites and signage will also be updated. Trump mentioned the history of victory associated with the department of war.
Rinku Singh, known for his T20 heroics, asserts his capabilities extend to red-ball cricket, aiming to represent India in Tests. Preparing for the Asia Cup 2025, he emphasizes evolving his technique with guidance from Abhishek Nair and Gautam Gambhir. Singh aspires to contribute across all formats, driven by self-belief and a desire to win the T20 World Cup.
Pranav Venkatesh triumphed in the Superstars section of the Fujairah Global Chess 2025, held in UAE. He secured victory with an aggressive final-round win, finishing with 7.0/9 points. Prior to this, the 2025 World Junior Champion earned a spot in the FIDE Grand Swiss by winning the "Asian Wildcard Match"Z against GM Kazybek Nogerbek.
A devastating 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan's Kunar province, resulting in at least 250 fatalities and over 500 injuries. The midnight quake, followed by aftershocks, toppled homes along the Pakistan border. Rescue operations are underway in remote districts, with the toll expected to rise due to difficult access and fragile housing in the region.