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August became a disappointing month for the audience irrespective of heroes, as all the biggies came and set a clash, but no one withstood the clash. Both the high-profile movies ‘Coolie’ and ‘War 2’ create a buzz before their release but won’t be up to mark. Following the same ‘Parada’ and ‘Sundarakanda,’ they were not […]
Nestle SA ousted CEO Laurent Freixe after a year over an undisclosed romance with a subordinate, appointing Philipp Navratil as successor. The probe, led by Chairman Paul Bulcke, stressed governance values. Freixe, who replaced Mark Schneider, pursued growth strategies. Navratil, a 20-yr veteran, vowed to advance Nestle’s strategic direction and performance.
Former US National Security Advisor John Bolton criticized Trump’s tariff policy, saying it “shredded” decades of Western efforts to distance India from Cold War-era Russia ties and counter China, while empowering Xi Jinping. Amid SCO talks, PM Modi met Xi and Putin, highlighting India’s role in global trade and strengthening strategic partnerships.
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani sustained a fractured thoracic vertebra and injuries to his left arm and leg after a rental car he was riding in was rear-ended at high speed on a New Hampshire highway, according to his head of security, Michael Ragusa. The crash occurred while Giuliani was traveling. Doctors said […]
Trump will have a challenging September both domestically and internationally. In order to prevent a party shutdown, Trump will engage in negotiations with Congress. Legislators now distrust the administration after Trump recently withdrew billions of dollars without congressional approval. while the Senate and House are controlled by Republicans.
Former Telangana CM KCR and former Minister Harish Rao filed a petition in the High Court regarding the Kaleshwaram report. They urged urgent investigation and requested a stay on any action until the next hearing. The High Court agreed to review the matter today, and accordingly, the hearing was postponed to the next day.
Amnesty International said that 46 Druze civilians were killed by Syrian government forces and affiliated groups during a spike in sectarian violence. Druze warriors and Sunni Bedouins clashed at the start of the conflict, which intensified when government troops and tribal militias joined in. Amnesty demanded that the murderers be held accountable.
India has sent urgent humanitarian aid after deadly earthquakes in eastern Afghanistan that killed over 800 and injured 2,800. The Ministry of External Affairs shared images of trucks loaded with rice and food. The 6.3-magnitude quake struck Nangarhar Province, with aftershocks affecting nearby regions, impacting at least 12,000 people across four provinces.
Donald Trump said he would give Rudy Giuliani the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Two days after Giuliani was hurt in a car accident, the news came out. Trump talked about Giuliani’s leadership during the 9/11 attacks and called him the “greatest mayor in New York City’s history” and a “great American patriot.”
British PM Keir Starmer appointed economist and ex-Columbia president Minouche Shafik as chief economic adviser amid a staff reshuffle addressing slow growth, inflation, and migration challenges. Shafik, former Bank of England deputy governor, brings expertise despite a brief Columbia tenure. Darren Jones coordinates policies and asylum reforms.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un departed Pyongyang for Beijing on a rare trip to attend a military parade marking World War II’s end. His first visit to China since 2019, and first abroad since Russia in 2023, underscores ties with China and Russia. Kim inspected a missile factory before leaving, highlighting advancing weapons capabilities.
PM Narendra Modi is likely to visit Mizoram and Manipur on September 13. He will inaugurate the Bairabi-Sairang railway line, boosting Northeast connectivity under the Act East Policy. This marks his first visit to Manipur since the 2023 ethnic violence. While preparations are ongoing, officials await final confirmation of the PM’s itinerary.
The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has filed a petition in the Supreme Court challenging the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process in Bihar. The party seeks an extension of the deadline for filing objections to the voter list. The Supreme Court will hear the plea today, September 2, a verdict that could influence Bihar’s political landscape.
India’s GST revenue rose 6.5% year-on-year in August 2025 to ₹1.86 lakh crore, driven by domestic demand. However, collections dipped from July’s ₹1.96 lakh crore. Export refunds fell sharply, and import tax collections declined. Experts expect festive season demand to boost future collections, though upcoming GST rate cuts may moderate revenue growth.
Delhi Metro services on the Blue Line faced delays at Rajiv Chowk due to a signalling glitch between Barakhamba and Indraprastha. Trains operated in manual mode, causing overcrowding. The issue, Delhi Metro’s third in a week, was later resolved. Earlier, the Yellow Line also experienced disruption due to a similar fault at Millennium City Centre, […]