The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 is set to break barriers with ticket prices starting at a record low of Rs 100. An exclusive pre-sale window is already open until September 8. Shreya Ghoshal will headline the opening ceremony in Guwahati on September 30, performing the tournament anthem “Bring it Home.
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Despite the US imposing 50% tariffs on Indian goods, government sources assure there's no need for panic, emphasizing open communication channels to resolve the issue. While some sectors face challenges, India's diversified exports and rising figures in the first four months of this fiscal year mitigate the impact.
Rex Hoggard reports that Keegan Bradley, the U.S. Ryder Cup captain, is set to announce his six captain's picks today, with all eyes on Ben Griffin. Despite Griffin's impressive season, including two wins and strong major finishes, Hoggard questions whether Bradley will trust the rookie. Bradley's decision looms as he balances experience and potential in shaping his team.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced significant GST rate cuts, effective September 22, bringing relief to the common man. Daily use items like hair oil, soaps, and toothpaste now fall under the 5% tax bracket. Several items, including ultra-high temperature milk and paneer, face zero tax. Air conditioners, TVs, and small cars are now taxed at 18%.
Indian cricketers, including Rohit Sharma, recently underwent fitness assessments at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru following a break. While the Yo-Yo test was conducted, the Bronco drill, recommended by Strength & Conditioning coach Adrian Le Roux, was absent but might be included during the Asia Cup in Dubai.
WWE's Clash in Paris is set to electrify audiences on August 31st from the Paris La Défense Arena, featuring superstars from RAW and SmackDown. The confirmed card includes six matches, with title defenses and high-stakes clashes. Key bouts feature Becky Lynch, John Cena, The Wyatt Sicks, Roman Reigns, and Seth Rollins, promising a night of intense action and potential surprises.
US Senator Rand Paul has criticised the Trump administration's decision to invest in Intel. He views it as a move towards socialism. The government invested $8.9 billion in Intel common stock. Donald Trump had earlier announced a stake in Nvidia and AMD chip sales to China. Senator Bernie Sanders supported tying government subsidies to public ownership.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of attempting to steal votes in the upcoming Bihar assembly elections. He asserted that the NDA's double-engine government would soon be ousted, replaced by a government representing the poor, backward communities, and Dalits. Kharge also criticized Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's alliance with the BJP-RSS, questioning his socialist principles.
After an old video of an Irfan Pathan interview resurfaced on social media and resulted in a massive speculation and debate on the way MS Dhoni managed the dressing room, Pathan himself has come forward to address the same. The former India all-rounder explained that his comments are being twisted and taken in a different context than intended, that too, half-a-decade after it came out.