Ravichandran Ashwin has criticized Lalit Modi and Michael Clarke for circulating an old video of the 2008 IPL 'slapgate' incident involving Harbhajan Singh and S. Sreesanth. Ashwin emphasized the importance of moving on from past mistakes, noting that Harbhajan and Sreesanth have already reconciled. The resurfaced footage has been widely condemned, including by Sreesanth's wife, for reigniting a settled controversy.
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Crime Branch have arrested Ashwin Kumar Supra from Noida for allegedly sending bomb threat messages to the Mumbai Traffic Police's WhatsApp helpline. The threat claimed 14 terrorists had entered the city with explosives. The message, identifying the sender as 'Lashkar-e-Jihadi,' prompted a thorough investigation involving multiple agencies.
September 2025 offers a celestial spectacle with a total lunar eclipse visible across Asia and Africa, along with rare planetary alignments featuring Saturn and Neptune. Stargazers can witness Venus occulted by the Moon and observe Saturn at opposition. The new moon on September 21 creates ideal conditions for viewing deep-sky objects like the Milky Way.
For the first time this millennium, excluding the Covid period, Indian visits to the US declined in June 2025, dropping 8% to 2.1 lakh. This fall aligns with an overall decrease in international visitors to the US. While industry experts hesitate to attribute the decline solely to stricter visa policies, concerns are rising, particularly regarding student visas.
Kaish Khan, a Samajwadi Party leader and former treasurer, was apprehended in Kannauj for violating a banishment order. Authorities had instructed Khan to remain outside the district limits on July 28. Acting on a tip, Kotwali police discovered him concealed in the loft of his residence.
Former NSA Jake Sullivan accuses Donald Trump of prioritizing his family's business interests in Pakistan over strengthening ties with India, calling it a strategic blunder. Sullivan suggests Trump's actions, including potential Bitcoin deals and trade agreements with Pakistan, undermine US credibility and worry allies. He highlights the importance of a strong US-India relationship to counter China.
Donald Trump has accused India of being the 'most tariffed nation,' claiming a historically one-sided trade relationship favoring India. He stated India offered a 'no tariff' deal, but it's 'getting late.'
E-commerce sellers on platforms like Amazon and Flipkart are facing uncertainty regarding GST slab changes ahead of the festive season sales. Concerns include delays in reflecting updated tax rates on platforms, discrepancies in invoicing, and issues with product returns due to rate differences.
Israeli airstrikes in Sanaa, Yemen, resulted in the death of Ahmed al-Rahawi, the Houthi prime minister, along with several ministers during a government workshop. The Israeli military confirmed targeting a Houthi site, amidst ongoing Houthi attacks on Israel and Red Sea shipping in support of Palestinians. Earlier strikes this week in Sanaa caused numerous casualties, escalating tensions in the region.
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government over the 50% tariff imposed by the US on Indian exports. Owaisi questioned Modi's silence and perceived fear of the US, particularly regarding statements made by US officials. He warned of significant losses, potentially around Rs 60,000 crore, for sectors like motor parts and garments.
A judge in Madhya Pradesh's Rewa district received a threatening letter demanding Rs 500 crore. The sender, claiming to be associated with a dacoit gang, threatened to kill Judicial Magistrate Mohini Bhadauria if the ransom wasn't paid by September 1.