New Delhi, Sept 4 (UNI) Following the government’s announcements on GST reform last evening, the Congress today criticised the move, accusing the government of making minor adjustment to a broken system instead of ushering in the long-promised GST 2.0 overhaul. Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh while slamming the reform said that while the latest measures…
New Delhi, Sept 4 (UNI) Former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) today in connection with a Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) case related to the online betting app, 1XBet. Dhawan is currently being questioned by a team of senior officials, who are recording his statement in the matter. The…
Washington, Sept 4 (UNI) Pop icon Lady Gaga has announced the postponement of her scheduled performance in Miami, citing vocal strain as the reason for the last-minute change. The announcement came via social media, where the singer expressed heartfelt regret over the decision, telling fans, “I hope you can forgive me.” “I am really so…
Washington, Sep 4 (UNI) U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that U.S. forces will remain stationed in Poland and the number could even increase, dismissing speculation about troop withdrawals. Trump pledged to “help Poland protect itself” at a White House meeting with Poland’s new president, Karol Nawrocki. “We’ll put more there if they want,” Trump…
Shimla, Sept 4 (UNI) The monsoon has unleashed unprecedented devastation in Himachal Pradesh, with the season breaking all past records of rainfall and destruction. As of now, 343 people have lost their lives, 41 remain missing, and nearly 917 houses have been completely destroyed while 3,580 suffered partial damage. The overall loss to government and…
New York, Sep 4 (UNI) India’s Yuki Bhambri continued his dream run at the US Open 2025, advancing to his first-ever Grand Slam semifinal in men’s doubles along with partner Michael Venus of New Zealand. The Indo-Kiwi duo stunned 11th seeds Nikola Mektić of Croatia and American veteran Rajeev Ram 6-3, 7-6, 6-3 in a…
Abuja, Sep 4 (UNI) At least 60 people were killed and dozens rescued after a boat capsized in Nigeria’s north-central Niger State, local authorities said on Wednesday. “The death toll of the boat incident has risen to 60 and the casualty figure is rising,” said Abdullahi Baba Ara, chair of Borgu local government area, adding…
Nagpur, Sep 4 (UNI) A powerful explosion at the Solar Explosives plant in Bazargaon , around 40 km from Nagpur, shook the region shortly after midnight on Wednesday, killing one and injuring 5 workers, three of them critically. The blast occurred around 12:34 AM in the company’s PP-15 unit and claimed the life of 25-year-old…
Gaza/Jerusalem, Sep 4 (UNI) Israel on Wednesday rejected Hamas’ proposal for reaching a comprehensive ceasefire deal in Gaza to end the war, saying its army will continue to prepare for a major attack on Gaza City. In a press statement released on Wednesday, Hamas reiterated its willingness to reach a “comprehensive deal” under which Israeli…
Washington, Sep 4 (UNI) US President Donald Trump said that he’ll soon speak with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as momentum toward ending Russia’s war in Ukraine has largely stalled and left the White House frustrated. “I’m having a conversation with him very shortly, and I’ll know pretty much what we’re going to be doing. ……
