Ross Taylor, the former New Zealand cricket star, is set to make a comeback to the sport after a four-year retirement. He will be representing Samoa, his mother's native country, in the upcoming Twenty20 World Cup qualifying series. Taylor aims to contribute his extensive experience to the team and help Samoa secure a spot in the 2026 World Cup.
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Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Punjab has banned American soft drinks, including Coca-Cola and Pepsi, from its campus. Announced by Chancellor Ashok Kumar Mittal, the move responds to the US doubling tariffs on Indian goods to 50%. Framed as part of a modern ‘Swadeshi 2.0’ campaign, the ban encourages students and citizens to prioritise Indian products, echoing the 1905 Swadeshi movement.
Arundhati Roy, at her memoir launch, 'Mother Mary Comes to Me,' stated that those labeled 'anti-nationals' often genuinely care about the country, while self-proclaimed nationalists prioritize personal wealth. She described her memoir as a tribute to her mother, Mary Roy, a women’s rights activist. "I write when it becomes harder to keep quiet than to write," Roy told PTI.
The GST Council has approved a restructured indirect tax system, effective September 22nd, featuring simplified rates of 5% and 18%, with a 40% category for luxury and sin goods. This reform eliminates the 12% and 28% slabs, aiming to streamline tax administration.
Punjab declares itself a disaster-affected area as flood-related fatalities climb to 37, with seven new deaths reported on Wednesday. Among the victims were an elderly couple in Barnala district, killed when their house collapsed. The floods, impacting over 1,655 villages across 23 districts, have affected 3.
Rahul Gandhi criticized PM Modi, citing Trump's claim that Modi halted military action against Pakistan within five hours of a 24-hour ultimatum. However, these claims appear dubious, as the US imposed tariffs on India despite the pause in Operation Sindoor. Modi refuted Trump's statements, asserting that no world leader requested the suspension of the operation.
Pakistan's defence minister Khawaja Asif suggested citizens store floodwater as a blessing amid severe flooding in Punjab province, which has claimed 33 lives and displaced over 700,000 residents. Punjab is experiencing its biggest flood in history, impacting two million people and threatening food security due to crop damage. Monsoon rains have been excessive, leading to widespread devastation across the country.
Tarzan Sheikh, a migrant worker from Katwa, alleged he was assaulted in Odisha for being a "Bengali-speaking Bangladeshi." Sheikh, who has been working as a hawker in Jaleshwar for five years, was reportedly attacked near Lakshmandihi area after speaking in Bengali. The mob allegedly stole Rs 6,000 and fractured his arm, branding his documents as forged.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visits to Japan and China aim to bolster India's national interests by strengthening strategic partnerships and expanding economic and technological cooperation. He will attend the 15th Annual Summit in Japan and the SCO Summit in China, focusing on regional peace, security, and sustainable development.
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