Typhoon Kajiki Nears Hainan, Guangxi on High Alert South China’s coastal provinces are bracing for Typhoon Kajiki, the 13th typhoon of 2025. Authorities in Guangxi and Hainan have issued alerts, suspended port operations, and stepped up flood control efforts as the storm gathers strength in the South China Sea. Emergency…
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Pakistan FM’s ‘Historic’ Visit to Dhaka Marks Reset in Ties
In a landmark move to reset strained relations, Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar arrived in Dhaka on Saturday for a high-level visit, marking the first such engagement in over a decade. Islamabad described the trip as “historic,” underscoring its intent to forge stronger ties with Bangladesh at a time when…
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Syria Delays Sweida Election Amid Sectarian Violence
Damascus: Syria has delayed parliamentary elections in the southern province of Sweida and two northern provinces following recent sectarian violence that left hundreds dead. The polls, scheduled for September, were to be the first under the country’s new Islamist administration but will now exclude Sweida, Hasaka, and Raqqa. Deadly Clashes…
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Noida Dowry Case: Accused Shows ‘No Remorse’ After Encounter
Greater Noida: The Greater Noida dowry murder case took a grim turn on Sunday after the main accused, Vipin Bhati, was shot in the leg during a police encounter while allegedly attempting to escape custody. From his hospital bed, Bhati brazenly declared he felt “no remorse” over the death of…
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Modi Unveils GST Reforms, New Income Tax Law After 60 Years
Modi Unveils GST Reforms, New Income Tax Law After 60 Years Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that the government will complete a major overhaul of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) by Diwali this year, while also introducing a new Income Tax Bill for the first time in six…
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Nikki Haley Urges India to Heed Trump on Russian Oil
Nikki Haley Urges India to Heed Trump on Russian Oil Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations and Republican leader Nikki Haley has urged India to take President Donald Trump’s concerns over Russian oil imports “seriously.” Her comments come as Washington raises tariffs on Indian goods and questions New Delhi’s…
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Ujjain to Host Global Spiritual Tourism Conclave 2025
The ancient city of Ujjain, home to the revered Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga, will host PHDCCI’s 2nd Global Spiritual Tourism Conclave on 27 August 2025. The event, titled “रूहmantic,” is being organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism and the Madhya Pradesh…
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DRDO Tests Integrated Air Defence Weapon System off Odisha
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has achieved another major milestone with the successful maiden flight tests of the Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS) off the Odisha coast. The trials, conducted on Saturday, mark a decisive step forward in strengthening India’s indigenous air defence capabilities. A Strategic Leap…
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CCPA Fines VLCC ₹3 Lakh for Misleading CoolSculpting Ads
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a penalty of ₹3 lakh on VLCC Limited for publishing misleading advertisements about its fat-loss treatments using the US-FDA approved CoolSculpting machine. The regulator found that VLCC’s ads exaggerated the results of the procedure, falsely portraying it as a permanent weight-loss solution….
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India Suspends Postal Services to USA from 25 August
The Department of Posts has announced a temporary suspension of postal services to the United States of America (USA) starting 25 August 2025. The decision follows an executive order by the U.S. government that alters duty-free exemptions for inbound goods, creating logistical hurdles for carriers handling international consignments. Why the…