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A 20-year-old woman was allegedly gang-raped by two acquaintances in Kolkata’s Regent Park area during her birthday celebration. The accused, who had promised her involvement in a puja committee, are now absconding. Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident.
Amazon is discontinuing its Prime Invite program from October 1. This feature allowed Prime members to share free shipping with others at different addresses. Now, Amazon will only allow benefit-sharing with users at the same address under a new “Family Program.” Users outside the household must get their own memberships to enjoy Prime benefits.
French expat Julia Chaigneau’s first Onam Sadhya in Delhi went viral as she praised the “incredible” 26-dish vegetarian feast. Sharing her joy on social media, she wrote, “I ate too much, no regrets.” Netizens applauded her cultural embrace, calling it the “beauty of India.” Onam celebrations run till September 5, 2025.
IRCTC’s 12-day Jyotirlinga Yatra begins November 18 from Rishikesh, covering seven sacred shrines. Fares start at ₹24,100 (Sleeper), with options in 3AC and 2AC. The package includes meals, stays, insurance, and tour managers. Booking is open on IRCTC’s website. ID proof and COVID-19 vaccination certificate are mandatory for travel.
Despite buzz around the iPhone 17 Pro, fans are more excited about the ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air, reportedly just 5.5mm thick. Shoppers love its sleek design over camera specs. Hopes are high for reasonable pricing, and while battery trade-offs are expected, MagSafe accessories may help bridge the gap.
Hyderabad’s dessert scene is embracing Arabic sweets like baklava, kunafa, and umm ali. Must-visit spots include Gourmet Baklava, Captain Kunafa, Felfelah, Spice 6, and Zouq. From budget-friendly bites to rich, cheesy kunafa, these places serve traditional and innovative Middle Eastern treats that are winning hearts across the city.
Teja Sajja’s upcoming film ‘Mirai’ has claimed the No. 1 spot on IMDb’s list of most awaited Indian movies, surpassing even Pawan Kalyan’s ‘OG’. Set to release in five days, the action-adventure fantasy film is directed by Karthik Ghattamaneni and features a star-studded cast, with music composed by Gowra Hari.
★Japan PM Ishiba Quits Amid LDP Election Fallout ★Trump May Meet Xi Jinping Soon In South Korea ★Stock Market To Open On Sept 8 ★BCCI’s Bank Balance Soars To ₹20,686 Cr ★Mahesh Babu’s SSMB 29′ To Launch First Glimpse In Nov ★Season 9 Of Bigg Boss To Kick Off.
The GST Council introduced a 40% tax slab on select luxury and sin items, such as tobacco products, aerated drinks, high-end vehicles, yachts, and gambling services, as part of its simplified two-tier GST structure. The higher rate replaces the earlier GST-plus-cess system, aiming to discourage harmful consumption and preserve tax revenue under GST 2.0.
US President Trump may meet China’s Xi Jinping during the APEC summit in South Korea next month amid ongoing tariff tensions. Discussions are underway, but plans remain tentative. Trump could also meet Kim Jong Un. The visit focuses on trade, defence, and investment, while recent geopolitical shifts add weight to Trump’s diplomatic efforts in Asia.
Brazil’s Independence Day, celebrated every September 7, commemorates Dom Pedro I’s 1822 declaration of independence from Portugal on the Ipiranga River, the ‘Cry of Ipiranga’. Marked as a federal holiday since 1949, it features patriotic parades, concerts, and ceremonies across the nation, with a grand civic-military parade held annually in Brasilia.
To ward off setbacks during tonight’s total lunar eclipse, follow time-honored remedies: take a ritual bath before and after, chant mantras like Mahamrityunjaya or Chandra Dev, meditate or sing bhajans, sprinkle Gangajal to purify your home, add Tulsi or Kusha to food and water, and donate or read sacred texts to invite positive energies.
Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba will resign after his ruling coalition’s major loss in July’s elections. The LDP lost its majority in both Diet houses, triggering internal pressure.His departure aims to prevent party division. His resignation precedes a key LDP meeting that could trigger an early leadership vote, effectively signaling no confidence in him.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman condemned US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s remark that India would ‘say sorry’ to President Trump, calling the comment deeply insulting to Indians. She underscored India-US ties built over decades and warned that such provocative statements risk harming bilateral relations.
Andhra Pradesh Education and IT Minister Nara Lokesh will travel to New Delhi on September 8 to meet with TDP’s Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha MPs ahead of the Vice-Presidential elections scheduled for September 9. Additionally, he will depart for Coimbatore today to attend the India Today Conclave South 2025.