The Modi government's GST rate cuts are injecting vitality into the Indian economy, potentially offsetting US tariffs. Nirmala Sitharaman's reforms, impacting various sectors, sparked a Sensex surge. Analysts predict increased consumption, benefiting auto, FMCG, and cement industries.
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Bill Belichick's college football debut with UNC is shadowed by attention on his personal life, particularly his relationship with Jordan Hudson. Her presence, along with sightings of his former partner Linda Holliday, adds to the off-field narratives. Despite the buzz, the focus remains on Belichick's adaptation to college football's unique challenges.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has suspended the sentence of Rampal, the controversial preacher of Satlok Ashram Barwala, who was convicted of murder and has been imprisoned for over a decade. The court cited debatable medical evidence, his age, and the lack of support from the deceased's family as reasons for the suspension, pending his appeal.
A man was successfully rescued from the flood-swollen Shabari river near Nadigufa–Telavarti after being stranded for over 12 hours. A joint operation by the Indian Air Force, Sukma district administration, police, and CRPF was launched after strong currents hampered initial rescue attempts. Drones pinpointed the man's location, leading to an airlift operation.
A controversy has erupted within India's scientific community following the International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) in Mumbai. Accusations have surfaced against faculty members for allegedly orchestrating a resolution to suspend Israel's participation due to the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
A video from Birmingham went viral showing an Indian student demanding £20 from a car owner after wiping his window. The student insisted on payment, citing the cost of living, and blocked the car. The incident sparked online debate, with many users claiming it was staged for social media engagement, potentially damaging India's image.
India has crossed a historic milestone, with over one crore school teachers in 2024–25, marking a significant step toward improved pupil-teacher ratios and higher student retention. Yet, persistent learning gaps and the under-representation of women in leadership, highlighted by the UNESCO GEM Report 2024–25, reveal that numerical growth alone cannot guarantee equitable, high-quality education across the nation.
North India experienced unprecedented rainfall between August 22 and September 4, with nearly three times the normal amount. This intense spell, the wettest in at least 14 years, triggered devastating floods in Punjab, record Yamuna levels in Delhi, and landslides in the Himalayas.
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic in the US Open semifinal. Jannik Sinner won against Felix Auger-Aliassime. Sinner and Alcaraz will compete in the US Open final. This is a historic match. The same two players will face each other in three consecutive grand slam finals this season. The winner will claim the world No. 1 ranking.
Japan has released an AI-generated video simulating a Mount Fuji eruption to warn Tokyo residents about potential hazards. The simulation depicts ash plumes spreading towards the city, highlighting risks to health, transportation, and power. While no eruption is imminent, the video aims to enhance public awareness and encourage emergency preparedness in the high-risk seismic zone.