Arun Gawli, the notorious Mumbai don, was released from Nagpur Central Prison after the Supreme Court granted him bail in a 2007 murder case. After 17 years behind bars, Gawli expressed a desire to reconnect with his family and grandchildren. His release was marked by tight security due to threats from Dawood Ibrahim's D-Company.
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Punjab is grappling with severe floods, the worst since 1988, impacting over 1,000 villages and damaging crops across 3 lakh acres. Rescue operations have evacuated thousands as the Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi rivers overflow due to heavy rains. Three deaths have been reported, and relief efforts are underway with multiple agencies involved in rescue and aid distribution.
Prime Minister Modi addressed the nation in the 125th episode of Mann Ki Baat, expressing sorrow for the havoc caused by incessant rains and highlighting the contributions of disaster response forces. He also mentioned achievements in Jammu and Kashmir, including a cricket match in Pulwama, and spotlighted athletes from the Khelo India Water Sports Festival.
Three Punjab ministers are facing criticism after a video surfaced of them discussing luxury cruise experiences in Sweden and Goa while touring flood-affected areas. The ministers, Harbhajan Singh ETO, Laljit Singh Bhullar, and Barinder Kumar Goyal, were purportedly assessing flood damage when the conversation took place.
The Goods and Services Tax Council approved new GST reforms. The council reduced the slabs to 5% and 18%. Nirmala Sitharaman announced the changes. The revised rates take effect from September 22. Consumer electronics like ACs and TVs will see a price cut. Mobile phone and laptop GST rates remain unchanged. Air conditioners and dishwashers will also become cheaper.
George Raveling, the iconic college basketball coach and former Nike executive, has passed away at 88 after battling cancer. Inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2015, Raveling broke barriers as the first Black head coach in the Pacific-8 Conference. His family shared the news, highlighting his lasting impact on countless lives through his wisdom and kindness.
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.
Amidst trade tensions between the US and India and renewed calls to restrict H-1B visas, entrepreneur Karl Mehta criticized MAGA commentator Charlie Kirk's anti-Indian remarks. Kirk's statements about Indian workers displacing Americans and the US being "full" drew backlash. Mehta defended the contributions of Indian engineers and doctors to the US economy, expressing concerns over the safety of Indian-Americans.
Skeletal remains discovered near Chorabari Tal, close to Kedarnath temple, are suspected to be those of Nomula Rishwanth, a Telangana student missing since August 2024. An ID card found with the remains suggests the identity, but authorities are awaiting DNA test results for confirmation. Rishwanth's family has been notified and is traveling to Kedarnath to assist with identification.
Vivian Wilson, Elon Musk's daughter, asserts her financial independence despite her father's wealth, sharing that she lives with roommates to save money. The aspiring model, who recently graced Teen Vogue, navigates newfound fame while striving to be recognized beyond her family connections. Wilson, who cut ties with Musk in 2022, aims to establish her own identity.