Vihaan Malhotra seeks inspiration from his two superstar teammates -- Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Ayush Mhatre. After an astounding England tour, he is getting ready for another challenging tour of Australia, where the 18-year-old will be deputy to his best friend Mhatre.
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A major Russian air assault on Kyiv resulted in at least 18 deaths and 48 injuries, drawing international condemnation. The EU diplomatic offices were damaged in the attack. Despite the strikes, Russia claims to be open for diplomacy, while continuing to target Ukraine's military infrastructure. The EU and UK summoned Russian envoys, denouncing the strikes, which threaten ongoing peace efforts.
UPI achieved a new peak in August 2025, processing over 2,001 crore transactions worth Rs 24.85 lakh crore, marking a milestone. This reflects a 34% year-on-year volume increase, although the total value saw a slight dip from July. Daily averages reached 64.5 crore transactions, valued at Rs 80,177 crore, highlighting UPI's continued growth since its 2016 launch by NPCI.
Irfan Pathan's relationship with MS Dhoni is under scrutiny again after an old interview resurfaced, suggesting Dhoni's alleged favouritism towards hookah-smoking players. This contrasts with Pathan's earlier statements about his close friendship with Dhoni, Suresh Raina, and Robin Uthappa. Despite his all-round abilities, Pathan's career ended abruptly, leading to speculation about Dhoni's influence on his exclusion.
Central Zone captain Dhruv Jurel and East Zone skipper Abhimanyu Easwaran are not playing the opening round of their respective Duleep Trophy matches in Bengaluru. In Jurel's absence, Rajat Patidar is leading Central Zone and Riyan Parag is leading East Zone.
India's new Immigration & Foreigners Act, 2025, effective September 1, consolidates four existing laws. Entering India without valid documents now carries a penalty of up to five years' imprisonment and a Rs 5 lakh fine. Forged documents lead to harsher penalties. Educational and medical institutions must report foreign nationals' details.
The 56th GST Council meeting, presided over by Nirmala Sitharaman, is set to introduce significant changes to India's indirect taxation framework. The council is considering consolidating GST rates, potentially eliminating the 12% and 28% categories, and shifting items to 5% or 18% brackets.
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Delhi-NCR experienced heavy rainfall and gusty winds on Monday, providing respite from the heat but causing significant disruptions. Waterlogging and traffic jams plagued the region, with rising Yamuna levels prompting flood alerts and the closure of the Old Railway Bridge. Commuters faced severe congestion, and travel advisories were issued by airlines.