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GST Council to discuss rationalisation of 12%, 18% slabs

New Delhi, Aug. 23 -- A two-day meeting of the Goods and Services Council will be held on September 3-4 in New Delhi to discuss the three-pillar GST reforms proposed by the centre, including ratonalis... Read More


'Most loyal, fearless, hardworking': What Trump administration calls his pick for new US ambassador to India

Washington, Aug. 23 -- United States Vice President JD Vance on Friday (local time) reaffirmed that Sergio Gor will make a "fantastic ambassador" for America in India, after President Donald Trump ann... Read More


200 rescued after glacial burst in Ghizer; artificial lake created

Published on, Aug. 23 -- August 23, 2025 2:46 AM At least 200 people were rescued after a glacier burst in Gilgit-Baltistan blocked the Ghizer River, threatening the downstream areas, Rescue 1122 sai... Read More


US Open 2025 kicks off from Sunday; Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz among top contenders

New Delhi, Aug. 23 -- The men's singles field in the US Open 2025 will be led by world No.1 Jannik Sinner of Italy and No.2 Carlos Alcaraz of Spain. They have split the last two Grand Slam finals in f... Read More


Chinese rapper stops concert to help woman catch harasser: 'Pervert discharged onto my leg'

India, Aug. 23 -- A Chinese rapper is being praised online for his prompt action by pausing his concert to help a woman who alleged that a stranger sexually harassed her. Reportedly, the 21-year-old r... Read More


'Top court's directive asserts that lawful processes are not optional, but binding'

India, Aug. 23 -- On August 22, 2025, the Supreme Court of India issued an order of exceptional importance in the ongoing debate on community dogs, public health, and civic responsibility. In one stro... Read More


Sanjay Manjrekar blasts Ajit Agarkar for 'seriously wronging' Shreyas Iyer to accommodate Shubman Gill: 'Makes no sense'

India, Aug. 23 -- Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar fully sympathises with Shreyas Iyer after the right-handed Mumbai batter was left out of the Asia Cup squad. Iyer, 30, has been in fine form i... Read More


Supreme Court slams political parties' 'inaction' on Bihar voter deletions

India, Aug. 23 -- The Supreme Court on Friday expressed dismay at the "inaction" of political parties in Bihar over the exclusion of nearly 6.5 million voters from draft electoral rolls, ordering the ... Read More


Pentagon fires DIA chief after Iran strike report contradicts Trump's claims

Washington DC, Aug. 23 -- The Pentagon has dismissed US Air Force Lt Gen. Jeffrey Kruse from the position of the Chief of the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) on Friday (local time), the New York Tim... Read More


Ex-President Ranil to be transferred to Colombo National Hospital?

Sri Lanka, Aug. 23 -- Doctors have reportedly recommended that former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who is currently receiving treatment at the Prison Hospital, be transferred to the Colombo Nationa... Read More