A scheduled visit by a US team to India for trade negotiations, slated for August 25-29, has been cancelled. The cancellation follows heightened tensions stemming from increased tariffs. Despite this, reports suggest that the talks are likely to be rescheduled. The primary aim of the US team’s visit was to advance discussions on a bilateral trade agreement between India and the US. The urgency of these talks has been amplified by President Donald Trump’s announcement of a new 25% tariff on Indian goods, imposed in response to India’s oil purchases from Russia, which is in addition to existing tariffs. This…
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Rajinikanth’s latest film, ‘Coolie,’ has stormed the box office, amassing nearly 300 crore rupees within its first three days of release. Despite a mixed response in the Hindi-speaking market, the film is performing exceptionally well in other languages. Its success extends overseas, where it has already crossed the 100-crore mark in just two days. ‘Coolie’ is rapidly becoming the third-highest-grossing film in Rajinikanth’s illustrious career and is poised to challenge for the title of his highest-grossing film. The film’s performance in 2025 also positions it as a potential top earner of the year. The film collected 158.25 crore rupees in…
Harshit Rana’s team faced a setback in the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2025, failing to secure a ‘fourth’ win after a streak of three victories. Despite the efforts of Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s teammate in the fourth match, the team couldn’t clinch the win. This player is in excellent form, accumulating significant runs. However, this very success appears to be the team’s biggest challenge. Whenever North Delhi Strikers’ opening batsman Arnav Bagga scores over 40 runs, his team encounters defeat. This pattern was evident in the 24th match of DPL 2025. The 24th match of DPL 2025 saw Central Delhi Kings competing…
A new form of digital fraud has emerged. Users are warned about the WhatsApp Screen Mirroring Fraud, a dangerous scam that is rapidly spreading. Victims of this scam could have their bank accounts emptied within minutes, and their personal information stolen. How WhatsApp Screen Mirroring Fraud Works: In this fraud, scammers pose as employees of banks or financial companies to gain trust. They then trick users into turning on screen sharing on WhatsApp. As soon as screen sharing is enabled: * The scammer can view your OTPs, passwords, bank details, and messages live. * They may ask you for OTPs…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate two major road projects in Haryana on August 17th. These projects are set to provide significant relief for commuters in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR). The new expressways include the Dwarka Expressway, India’s first 8-lane urban elevated expressway, and the Urban Extension Road-2 (UER-2). The implementation of these road projects aims to alleviate traffic congestion for residents of Delhi and Gurugram. These projects, costing approximately ₹11,000 crore, are designed to ease congestion in Delhi-NCR and Gurugram, facilitating smoother freight transport. The Dwarka Expressway, a pioneering 8-lane structure, stretches from Gurugram to the…
Russian President Vladimir Putin has indicated that he would withdraw most of his troops from the front lines if Ukraine cedes the Donetsk province. Former U.S. President Donald Trump met with Putin in Alaska. Following the meeting, Trump also spoke with Ukrainian President Zelensky. Sources indicate that Putin’s demand centered on the Donetsk province. Trump conveyed this to Zelensky, who refused to hand over Donetsk to Russia. Russia already controls approximately a fifth of Ukraine, including almost three-quarters of the Donetsk province. Russia first entered this province in 2014. Trump also stated that a peace agreement should precede a ceasefire…
The iconic partnership between Naushad and Lata Mangeshkar, responsible for memorable musical scores like those in *Mughal-e-Azam*, *Mother India*, *Baiju Bawra*, and *Amar*, concluded with the 1995 film *Guddu*. Despite the film’s overall shortcomings, including its reception as perhaps the weakest film of Shah Rukh Khan’s career, it featured a standout devotional song. This remarkable exception was the Bhajan *Mere toh Radhe Shyam re*, sung beautifully by Lata Mangeshkar. Reflecting on the film and the song, Shah Rukh Khan acknowledged the film’s deficiencies but praised the devotional song. The song was filmed on Deepti Naval, portraying his screen mother, during…
Carlos Alcaraz secured his spot in the Cincinnati Open final with a straight-set victory over Alexander Zverev, 6-4, 6-3. However, the match’s focus shifted from Alcaraz’s performance to Zverev’s evident physical distress. The German player, ranked No. 3, visibly struggled throughout the match, taking a medical timeout in the second set. This raises concerns about his readiness for the upcoming US Open and potentially jeopardizes his planned mixed-doubles appearance. Alcaraz will now face Jannik Sinner in the final, a match that promises excitement given their competitive history, which includes Alcaraz’s 8-5 head-to-head advantage but Sinner’s recent victory in the Wimbledon…
Proposed GST reforms are expected to bring relief to those looking to purchase small cars. The government is considering differentiating tax rates for small and large cars. According to sources, small cars, currently subject to 28 percent GST and a 1-3 percent cess, may fall under the 18 percent bracket in the new system. After removing the 28 percent rate, higher taxes, potentially exceeding 40 percent, could be imposed on large luxury cars and SUVs. The reforms also suggest potential benefits for motorcycle buyers.
Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla arrived in New Delhi on Sunday, following the successful completion of NASA’s Axiom-4 (AX-4) mission. He was welcomed at Indira Gandhi International Airport by Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, and his wife, Kamna Shukla. Shukla had been in space since June 25, when the mission launched from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, US. He returned to Earth on July 15, after splashing down off the coast of California. This marked his place in history as the first Indian in 41 years to travel…