Argentina Charges Nazi’s Daughter For Hiding Decades-Old Art Theft
The daughter and son-in-law of a Nazi who stole art from European Jews during World War II were charged in an Argentine court Thursday with hiding numerous works, including 22…
9 Students Jailed After Clash At Birthday Party In Noida
Nine students were arrested and sent to jail after a clash broke out between two groups during a birthday celebration at a housing society in Noida, police said on Thursday.
Israel Military Claims It Controls 40% Of Gaza City
The Israeli military on Thursday said it controls 40 percent of Gaza City, the largest urban centre in the Palestinian territory which it is preparing to conquer after nearly two…
1 Killed, 6 Injured In Mass Stabbing At Indigenous Community In Canada
A mass stabbing in an Indigenous community in central Canada killed one person and forced six others to the hospital on Thursday, federal police said, adding the suspect also died…
Trump Tells Europe To Put Economic Pressure On China For Backing Russia On Ukraine
US President Donald Trump urged European countries Thursday to put economic pressure China because of its support for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the White House said.
“No Regret”: UP Man Shoots Wife To Death Over Divorce Row, Say Cops
A woman was allegedly shot dead by her husband in a crowded market in this Uttar Pradesh district, following a dispute over their ongoing divorce proceedings, police said on Thursday.
“Congress Even Taxed Children’s Toffees”: PM Modi Attacks Opposition On GST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking on the rationalization of Goods and Services Tax today, attacked the Opposition Congress, pointing out that they taxed anything and everything — daily essentials, food…
“Biggest Reform Of Independent India”: PM Modi Applauds GST Rationalisation
The rationalisation of Goods and Services Tax is the “biggest reform since Independence,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today
Student, 20, Found Dead In Hostel Of BITS Pilani Goa Campus: Cops
A 20-year-old student was found dead in his hostel room at BITS Pilani campus in south Goa on Thursday, a police official said.
UP Woman Preparing For IAS Exam Shot Dead, Honour Killing Suspected: Cops
A 24-year-old IAS aspirant was shot dead allegedly by her differently abled brother with the connivance of their mother in a suspected case of honour killing, following which the two…
As Israel, Hamas Dig In On Demands, Palestinian Deaths Cross 64,000
More than 64,000 Palestinians have been killed in the nearly two-year war in the Gaza Strip, local health officials said Thursday.
Could Immortality Be Real, As Putin Was Heard Telling Xi?
Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping have been recorded on a hot mic discussing how organ transplants and other medical advances could let humans live past 150 years — or even…
Trump ‘Very Dissatisfied’ With EU Countries Buying Russian Oil: Zelensky
Donald Trump on Thursday voiced frustration with EU countries that still buy Russian oil, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said, after the US president spoke to him and European leaders during…
Trump Will Host Top Tech CEOs At White House Dinner – Except Musk
President Donald Trump will host a high-powered list of tech CEOs for a dinner at the White House on Thursday night.
“First Concrete Step”: Zelensky As European Allies Pledge Troops For Post-War Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday thanked his European allies for agreeing to send troops to Ukraine as a post-war security guarantee, describing the move as a first “concrete step”.
‘Genocide’ In Gaza Exposes Europe’s Failure To Act: Top European Union Official
One of the European Union’s most senior officials on Thursday called the war in Gaza a “genocide”, ramping up criticism of Israel and slamming the 27-nation bloc for failing to…
Zelensky Meets European Leaders In Paris To Finalise Ukraine Security Guarantees
European leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky were meeting in Paris on Thursday to agree on security guarantees for Kyiv in the event of a peace accord with Russia to…
Kukis Open Key Manipur Highway, Arms-Down Agreement With Insurgents Extended
A key organisation representing a section of the Kuki and Zomi tribes in Manipur has decided to open the state’s lifeline, National Highway-02, for free movement of commuters and cargo…
“Tariff Call Centres”: US Influencers Target India Over Visas, Immigration
American right-wing commentators have launched a campaign against India, using trade tensions and immigration as rallying points in an increasingly hostile debate on social media.
Opinion: Opinion | The Nuclear Bomb That Israel Fears Might Not Come From Iran At All
While a worst-case scenario in which Iran decides to build a bomb seems unlikely, plans for nuclear arms control in the region seem to have been shelved for the time…
Obama’s LinkedIn Shows Trump’s Photo. Here’s Why
Former US President Barack Obama’s LinkedIn profile has taken an unusual twist. It now displays a photo of current US President Donald Trump.
Why Nepal Is Blocking Social Media Platforms Like Facebook, X And YouTube
Nepal’s government said Thursday it is blocking most social media platforms including Facebook, X and YouTube because the companies failed to comply with regulations that required them to register with…
Video: ‘Total Cringe, Chill Sesh’- Putin Tries Gen Z Slang At Economic Forum
A video from the event shows a young woman explaining how language shifts between formal and slang. Putin repeated the slang line with a smile, drawing laughs from onlookers.
GST Cut On Cement To Boost Sector, Accelerate Infra Growth: Industry Players
The GST rate reduction on cement will not only support domestic manufacturers but also accelerate the pace of infrastructure development and catalyse industrial expansion in India, industry players said on…
“If You Want To Stay Alive…”: Madhya Pradesh Judge Gets Rs 5 Billion Threat
In a chilling throwback to the dreaded days of Chambal dacoits, a sitting judge in Rewa district of Madhya Pradesh has allegedly received a ransom note demanding a staggering ₹5…
Air India Express Flight To Bengaluru Cancelled After Bird Strike On Runway
A Bengaluru-bound Air India Express flight was cancelled on Thursday after it suffered a bird hit at the airport here, an airline official said.
Shashi Tharoor’s “British Museum” Dig After Indian Man’s Bike Stolen In UK
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has taken a signature swipe at the UK after a Mumbai influencer’s bike was stolen in Nottingham, England
Video: Woman’s Car Flips After She Sings ‘Hit Me Baby One More Time’
A US woman singing a Britney Spears song while driving and filming a TikTok video crashed her car. Kaitlynn McCutcheon, a Pennsylvania nursing student, was singing along to Spears’ iconic…
This Woman’s ‘Vacation’ Was A Secret Switzerland Trip For Assisted Suicide
An Irish woman, who told her family that she was going on a vacation, travelled to Switzerland to end her life. On July 8, Maureen Slough, 58, from Cavan, said…
Tariffs, Immigration, Other Trump Moves To Dominate US Supreme Court Docket
President Donald Trump has pushed the boundaries of executive power to impose sweeping tariffs, crack down on immigration and attempt to fire a Federal Reserve governor, and these actions could…
Afghanistan Earthquake Deadliest In Decades, Deaths Cross 2,200
The death count in the devastating earthquake in eastern Afghanistan has crossed 2,200, news agency AFP reported, quoting a government spokesman.
Trump Links India Tariffs To Ending Ukraine War In Supreme Court Plea
US President Donald Trump’s administration has moved the Supreme Court to challenge a federal appeals court ruling that decreed most of his sweeping tariffs illegal.
Stop “Collective Punishment” In Gaza, Pope Leo XIV Tells Israeli President
Pope Leo XIV met Thursday with Israeli President Isaac Herzog, as Israel presses ahead with a planned offensive in Gaza and the Vatican is urging an immediate ceasefire and return…
Woman Jumps Off Roof After Husband’s Dare. Family Says In-Laws Wanted Dowry
A woman has been hospitalised in Uttar Pradesh’s Aligarh after she jumped from the terrace of her two-storey home following an altercation with her husband
India’s Infant Mortality Rate Hits Historic Low Of 25, Down 80% Since 1971
Infant mortality rate (IMR) in the country has touched a record low of 25, a sharp dip of 37.5 per cent from 40 in 2013, according to the Sample Registration…
Trump’s Self-Goal? India-US Rift Signals Dividends For China, Russia
Images this week of PM Modi holding hands with Russia’s Vladimir Putin at a summit hosted by China’s Xi Jinping seemed to confirm what many experts have already concluded –…
Portugal Holds Day Of Mourning As Lisbon Streetcar Accident Death Count Rises To 17
Portugal held a day of national mourning on Thursday as the death count from the derailment of one of Lisbon’s iconic funiculars rose to 17 people, with 21 injured.
Seniors Return To Work As Ageing Germany Battles Pension Burden
At age 70, Pete Maie appears nervous at the start of a job interview to work as a part-time parcel delivery driver for a German logistics company.
Chinese Restaurant Faces Backlash After Employee Caught Scooping Oil From Street Bin
A restaurant in China has come under scrutiny after one of its employees was seen scooping oil from a roadside rubbish bin into a plastic bucket.
Xi Holds Talks With North Korea’s Kim Jong Un In Beijing
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Kim Jong Un for talks on Thursday, state media reported as the North Korean leader was in Beijing on a rare foreign visit.
Rs 55 Crore Frozen, 5 Luxury Cars Seized In Online Betting Case Linked To Karnataka MLA
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has frozen assets worth Rs 55 crore in a major crackdown on an illegal online betting racket linked to Karnataka MLA KC Veerendra.
From Dining Out To Luxury Flights, Here’s How Much You’ll Save Or Spend
Planning a dinner out, a quick vacation, or even just stocking up your kitchen? The new GST rules change how you pay. While your restaurant bill and grocery basket are…
GST Revamp: What’s Cheaper, Costlier? See Full List Here
New GST Slabs: The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council on Wednesday approved a complete overhaul of India’s tax consumption tax since its launch in 2017.
Fed’s Beige Book Shows “Little Or No Change” In Growth Across Most Of US
US economic activity saw “little or no change” across most of the country in recent weeks, the Federal Reserve said in its Beige Book survey of regional business contacts.
“Worse Than Apartheid”: Nelson Mandela’s Grandson Urges World To Support Palestinians
Nelson Mandela’s grandson has said Palestinians’ lives under Israeli occupation are worse than anything Black South Africans experienced under apartheid, and urged the global community to come to their aid.
“New World Order”: How The West Viewed PM Modi, Xi, Putin At SCO Summit
A US political commentator described the gathering as a sign of a “new world order,” where the West finds itself increasingly boxed in by a multi-polar global landscape.
Indian-American Amit Kshatriya Appointed NASA’s New Associate Administrator
A decorated Indian-American Amit Kshatriya has been named as NASA’s new ‘exploration-focussed’ associate administrator, the US space agency announced here.
GST Reforms: FAQs On What Changes
The GST Council, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, held its 56th meeting on September 3 in New Delhi and announced changes in the rates. Here are all your questions…
Vasundhara Raje’s Closed-Door Meet With RSS Chief Sets Political Circles Abuzz
Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje’s closed-door meeting with Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat in Jodhpur has set political circles abuzz.
GST Rate Cuts To Spur Growth, Benefit First-Time Buyers: Auto Industry
The GST Council’s decision to cut tax rates on various categories of automobiles is timely and will inject fresh momentum into the Indian automotive sector.
Eric Trump’s $548 Million Crypto Stake Is Worth More Than Trump’s Golf Empire
Eric Trump’s stake in a crypto company created this year is now worth about $548 million, in one of the most striking examples of how the first family is profiting…
“There Is No Secret”: Putin On His Conversation With PM Modi During Limo Ride
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was briefed by Russian President Vladimir Putin on the latter’s talks with US President Donald Trump during the Alaska summit, earlier this week.
5 Businessmen Killed In Bihar As Car Rams Truck
In a tragic accident on Thursday, five businessmen were killed when their speeding car rammed into a truck on the Patna-Gaya-Dobhi four-lane national Highway number 83 near Suiya Mor under…
How Revised GST Rates Will Help You Cut Down Kitchen Expenses
Several items, including televisions, air-conditioners, and bikes under 350 cc, used by the middle class, have been brought under 18%, the finance minister said.
Rape Survivor, 15, Sent To Accused’s Home By Officials. Assaulted Again
A 15-year-old rape survivor from Madhya Pradesh’s Panna district was allegedly sent by the local Child Welfare Committee (CWC) to the home of her accused, where she was subjected to…
Donald Trump Asks US Supreme Court To Uphold His Global Tariffs
President Donald Trump asked the US Supreme Court to uphold his global tariffs, seeking review in a case that could affect trillions of dollars in trade and give him broad…
Trump Calls Musk ‘80% Genius, 20% Problems’ While Predicting His Return To Republican Party
US President Donald Trump said former ally Elon Musk has no choice but to return to the Republican Party after their highly public rift earlier this year.
Apple Plans AI-Powered Web Search Tool To Rival OpenAI, Perplexity
Apple Inc. is planning to launch its own artificial intelligence-powered web search tool next year, stepping up competition with OpenAI and Perplexity AI Inc.
Only 5% And 18% GST Slabs From September 22. 40% For Super Luxury Items
The complicated GST slabs that gave headaches to small traders after the flagship tax overhaul came into effect eight years ago, was cleaned up by the government today, leaving only…
“Big Diwali Gift”: Businessman Harsh Goenka On GST Rates Revision
Industrialist Harsh Goenka has called the recent Centre’s decision to slash and rationalise Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates under the NextGen GST framework a “big Diwali gift” for every…
Donor Heart Arrives From Chandigarh To Delhi In Under 2 Hours Via Green Corridor
In a remarkable feat of medical expertise and coordination, doctors at a private hospital in Delhi successfully performed a life-saving heart transplant surgery on a 39-year-old man from Meerut.
Markets Cheer Centre’s GST Bonanza, Sensex Rises Nearly 700 Points
The Indian stock market on Thursday opened in the green, a day after the Union government approved a complete overhaul of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) system.
Donald Trump To Host Top Tech CEOs For Dinner At White House, Elon Musk Not Invited
President Donald Trump will host a high-powered list of tech CEOs for a dinner at the White House on Thursday night.
White House Quietly Drops WTO From Foreign Aid Cuts After Backlash
The White House has quietly dropped the World Trade Organization from a list of $4.9 billion in foreign aid cuts announced last Friday after the move sparked concern among lawmakers,…
Tamil Nadu Government Allocates Funds For Chennai Metro’s Phase 1 Extension
In a big relief to Chennai suburb, Tamil Nadu government has released a order allocating funds of Rs 1,964 crores for Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) phase 1 extension between…
Instagram Launches iPad App With Reels At The Center, Aims to Challenge TikTok
Instagram launched a dedicated iPad application on Wednesday, placing its short-form video feature Reels at the center of the redesigned interface as parent company Meta intensifies competition with TikTok.
Watch: Gurugram Man Lifts Scooter Over Head To Beat Traffic Jam
Incessant rains in Delhi-NCR have once again brought the area to a standstill, causing massive traffic jams
“Historic Decision”: Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh Laud PM Modi For GST Reforms
Union Home Minister Amit Shah lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the GST reforms and called it a “historic decision” to cut tax rates.
Maharashtra To Amend Laws For Longer Private Sector Work Hours
The Maharashtra cabinet on Wednesday gave its approval to amend laws that will allow increasing the maximum daily working hours for private sector employees from the present nine to 10…
“Welcome But Too Late”: Congress’s P Chidambaram On GST Reforms
Senior Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP P Chidambaram has welcomed the Centre’s recent GST rationalisation and rate cuts but criticised the move as being “8 years too late”.
UP Man Assaulted By Wife, Family Members Over Samosas; Case Filed
An FIR on charges of attempt to murder was on Wednesday registered after a man was allegedly beaten up by his wife and her relatives during a village panchayat convened…
New GST Reform Will Boost Consumer Sentiment, Industry Confidence: Deloitte
The GST revamp that slashes tax rates on goods and services into a simplified two-slab structure addresses deeper structural changes, prioritising the “real drivers of the economy”, says Deloitte India.
“Behaves Like Pomeranian Dog…”: Karnataka BJP MLA’s Shocker On Woman Cop
A BJP MLA in Karnataka is under fire over his disparaging remarks against a woman Superintendent of Police (SP), saying that she was acting like a pet dog of Congress…
“Pro-Poor, Growth-Oriented Decision”: Chandrababu Naidu Praises GST Reforms
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu hailed the Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms approved by the GST Council as “pro-poor” and “growth-oriented”.
GST Implication To Be Rs 48,000 Crore, Not Right To Call It Loss: Official
The government’s big move to rationalise the Goods and services Tax may not lead to a loss, Revenue Secretary Arvind Shrivastava told reporters this evening as the new, simplified tax…
“Does Congress Want Tobacco Taxed At 5%?” Nirmala Sitharaman On 40% GST Question
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday announced a sweeping reduction in Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates on a wide range of essential items, automobiles, agriculture inputs, and electronic appliances.
Why No Action Against Russia? Trump Snaps At Reporter With “India” Reply
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he put secondary sanctions on India for buying Russian oil and indicated that he hasn’t done “phase two yet or phase three.”
Putin Calls Unipolar World “Unfair”, Backs Multipolar Order Without “Hegemons”
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday advocated for the end of a “unipolar world”, emphasising a multipolar global order where all nations are equal without any “hegemons” dominating politics or…
Will Benefit Common Man, Farmers, Middle-Class: PM Modi On GST Overhaul
In a historic step toward overhauling India’s indirect tax system, the GST Council, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, on Wednesday approved sweeping rate rationalisation reforms.
18% GST: TVs, AC, Small Cars, Bikes Under 350cc To Cost Less Now
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council announced today that only two rates will remain from September 22 – 5 per cent and 18 per cent.
GST Reforms Structural, Will Benefit Middle Class, Farmers: Nirmala Sitharaman
GST reforms are not just for rationalising rates but structural too, Nirmala Sitharaman said on Wednesday, adding that the decision of the GST Council has been taken with full consensus…
Google Must Pay $425 Million In Class Action Over Privacy, Rules Court
A federal jury determined on Wednesday that Alphabet’s Google must pay $425 million in a class action lawsuit that accused it of continuing to collect data for millions of users…
What Gets Cheaper And Costlier From September 22 Under Revised GST Rates
The GST Council on Wednesday approved historical changes to India’s indirect tax structure – adopting a 5 per cent and 18 per cent tax structure – and several daily-use goods…
15 Killed, 18 Injured After Streetcar Derails In Lisbon
An electric streetcar that is one of Lisbon’s landmarks and a big draw for tourists derailed Wednesday, killing 15 people and injuring 18 others, emergency services said.
US Court Reverses Trump’s Cuts Of Billions Of Dollars To Harvard
A federal judge in Boston on Wednesday ordered the reversal of the Trump administration’s cuts to more than $2.6 billion in funding research grants for Harvard University.
Trump Says China Should Have Mentioned US During “Beautiful Ceremony”
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that China’s “beautiful ceremony” marking the end of World War Two should have highlighted the role that the U.S. played in Japan’s defeat.
India Urges Germany To Ensure Early Return Of Baby Ariha Shah
India on Wednesday called upon Germany to ensure the early return of Indian baby girl Ariha Shah, who has been living in a foster care in Berlin for nearly 4…
TTV Dhinakaran Announces Exit From NDA In Tamil Nadu Ahead Of 2026 Assembly elections
Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam General Secretary T.T.V. Dhinakaran on Wednesday declared that his party is no longer part of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Tamil Nadu, marking a…
“Pro-Poor, Growth-Oriented Decision”: Chandrababu Naidu Praises GST Reforms
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu hailed the Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms approved by the GST Council as “pro-poor” and “growth-oriented”.
Harish Rao Used Kaleswaram Funds For Election of 25 MLAs: K Kavitha
K Kavitha, resigning her party and legislative post after her suspension from the Bharat Rashtra Samithi, made a series of serious allegations today that have drawn a target on the…
First, Tea And Biscuits. Then Lathis As Farmers Lock Officials Over Fertilizers
It is the season of sowing, but there’s anger and despair across Madhya Pradesh. Farmers in several districts are facing a deepening fertilizer crisis.
“Ketamine Queen” Pleads Guilty To Selling Drugs That Killed Matthew Perry
A woman branded as the “Ketamine Queen” pleaded guilty Wednesday to selling Matthew Perry the drug that killed him, becoming the fifth and final defendant charged in Perry’s overdose death…
US Economy On Brink Of Recession, Warns Moody’s Chief Economist
The state-level data in the US shows that the country is “on the edge of recession”, said Mark Zandi, chief economist at credit rating agency Moody’s.
“If We’re Unhappy…”: Trump Hints At New Sanctions Over Putin’s War In Ukraine
US President Donald Trump hinted Wednesday at fresh Russia sanctions if it fails to end its Ukraine war, saying “you’ll see things happen” if he’s dissatisfied with President Vladimir Putin’s…
Video: Kim Jong Un’s Staff Cleans DNA Traces After His Meeting With Putin
After North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin wrapped up in Beijing, North Korean aides rushed in to wipe his seat.
Cabinet Approves Rs 1,500 Crore Scheme To Boost Critical Mineral Recycling
The Cabinet on Wednesday gave its go-ahead to a Rs 1,500 crore incentive scheme to promote the recycling of critical minerals in the country.
“Not Like BJP…”: Tejashwi Yadav On PM Hitting Out At Opposition Over Abuse
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav has condemned the use of derogatory words on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s late mother during a joint RJD-Congress rally in Bihar.
Capital Protection Force Chief Operating Officer Arrested In Rs 792 Crore Scam
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Aryan Singh, Chief Operating Officer of Capital Protection Force Pvt Ltd, in connection with the Rs 792 crore Ponzi scheme disguised as an invoice…
‘Colonial Era Over… Can’t Use This Tone’: Putin Defends India Amid US Tariffs
Russian President Vladimir Putin cautioned against any nation trying to “dominate” global politics or security, even as he acknowledged the rise of “economic giants” such as India and China.
Yamuna Water Level In Flooded Delhi Rises To 207.41 Metres, 3rd-Highest Ever
The Yamuna river’s water level in Delhi reached the third-highest ever recorded at 207.39 metres today, amid massive flooding on the riverbank which affected both residential and commercial areas.