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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, […]
New Delhi will host the Badminton World Championships in August 2026, marking its return to India after 17 years. The announcement was made at the 2025 Paris closing ceremony. India, with consistent medal wins since 2011 and stars like PV Sindhu and Satwik-Chirag, reaffirms its stature as a global badminton powerhouse and top tournament host.
Wasim Akram praised Jasprit Bumrah as a “modern-day great” but dismissed direct comparisons with his own era, highlighting differences in style and time. He also lauded Mohammed Siraj’s recent performance in England, calling it “the best” he’s seen recently, praising Siraj’s stamina, passion, and leadership in Test cricket.
BSNL has extended its popular ‘₹1 Freedom Plan’ by 15 more days due to high demand. Launched on August 1, the plan offers ’30 days of unlimited calls’ and ‘2GB high-speed data per day’. Initially valid till August 31, the government telecom provider announced the extension, bringing cheer to its growing user base.
BSNL has extended its popular ‘₹1 Freedom Plan’ by 15 more days due to high demand. Launched on August 1, the plan offers ’30 days of unlimited calls’ and ‘2GB high-speed data per day’. Initially valid till August 31, the government telecom provider announced the extension, bringing cheer to its growing user base.
BSNL has extended its popular ‘₹1 Freedom Plan’ by 15 more days due to high demand. Launched on August 1, the plan offers ’30 days of unlimited calls’ and ‘2GB high-speed data per day’. Initially valid till August 31, the government telecom provider announced the extension, bringing cheer to its growing user base.
BSNL has extended its popular ‘₹1 Freedom Plan’ by 15 more days due to high demand. Launched on August 1, the plan offers ’30 days of unlimited calls’ and ‘2GB high-speed data per day’. Initially valid till August 31, the government telecom provider announced the extension, bringing cheer to its growing user base.
Following Trump’s 50% tariffs on India over Russian oil, anti-US sentiment grows. Indian leaders and yoga guru Ramdev urge boycotts of American brands like Pepsi, McDonald’s, and KFC. PM Modi promotes “vocal for local.” With India’s huge market, boycotts could hit US firms hard. India calls tariffs unfair and vows to protect its interests.