Indian cricket fans woke up to an emotional piece of news as one of the finest spinners of modern cricket, Ravichandran Ashwin, announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League (IPL). The off-spinner, who has been a stalwart in world cricket and a consistent performer in the IPL since its inception, decided to bid farewell to the T20 extravaganza after a glorious run. Over the years, the IPL has produced many stars, but Ashwin’s contribution stands apart. He was not just a bowler who could bamboozle the best batsmen but also a thinking cricketer who brought innovation, control, and tactical…
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Twin cloudbursts hammered Uttarakhand’s middle Himalaya before dawn on Friday, unleashing short, violent torrents that ripped through hamlets in Rudraprayag and Chamoli districts, buried homes under debris, and triggered frantic rescue operations across treacherous terrain. Early situation reports indicated eight people were missing—six in Rudraprayag and two in Chamoli’s Dewal block—after the cloudbursts sent walls of mud, boulders and timber cascading down steep gullies into rivers already swollen by days of rain. The India Today desk, citing district-level inputs, reported that a couple—identified locally as Tara Singh and his wife—went missing in Dewal’s Mopata area, while six people were unaccounted…
India’s electric vehicle (EV) sector, which has been one of the brightest spots in the country’s transition toward sustainable mobility, could be entering a new phase of taxation and regulation. The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, as part of its ongoing rationalisation exercise, is considering a significant shift in how EVs are taxed. According to a recent Business Today report, the Group of Ministers (GoM) on rate rationalisation has recommended that high-end four-wheeled electric vehicles priced between ₹20 lakh and ₹40 lakh should no longer enjoy the concessional GST rate of 5%. Instead, these vehicles could soon be taxed…
On August 27, 2025, at 9:30 PM PT, Delhi once again made global headlines for an issue that has haunted its residents for years—air pollution. Ranked as the second most polluted major city in the world, the capital of India is struggling with an Air Quality Index (AQI) above 150, which falls into the “unhealthy” category. In some neighborhoods, the levels are even higher, posing immediate risks to children, the elderly, and people with asthma or other respiratory conditions. This article explores Delhi’s current pollution crisis, the causes behind it, its impact on health and society, and what steps individuals…
Indian stock markets witnessed a sharp decline on Thursday as global trade tensions resurfaced, this time directly hitting India. The benchmark Sensex crashed by 600 points to close at 81,074, while the Nifty slipped below the psychological 24,600 mark, entering bearish territory. The steep fall marked the biggest single-day decline in three months, triggering widespread concerns among investors about the immediate future of Indian equities. The primary catalyst for this sudden plunge was the United States’ decision to impose fresh tariffs on Indian imports. Washington slapped an additional 25% tariff, taking the total tariff burden on Indian goods to 50%.…
Bollywood’s power couple Shahid Kapoor and Mira Rajput are known for keeping their family life away from the constant glare of the media. While Shahid enjoys a massive fan following for his acting and charm, Mira has carved her own space as a social media influencer and lifestyle personality. The couple has always been careful about sharing details and pictures of their children, Misha and Zain, with the public. That is why fans were delighted when Mira Rajput made an exception on August 26 to celebrate her daughter’s birthday in the most heartfelt way. Shahid and Mira’s firstborn, Misha Kapoor,…
Ganesh Chaturthi, the grand festival dedicated to Lord Ganesha, will be celebrated on Friday, August 29, 2025. The auspicious day marks the birth of Lord Ganesha, revered as the remover of obstacles, the harbinger of wisdom, prosperity, and good fortune. The 10-day celebration will conclude with Ganesh Visarjan on Sunday, September 7, 2025, when devotees bid farewell to Bappa with heartfelt prayers and vibrant processions. tirupaticouriertracking.com Significance of the Festival Ganesh Chaturthi holds immense cultural and spiritual importance in India. It is believed that worshipping Lord Ganesha during this period removes hurdles from life and blesses devotees with knowledge and…
Former India cricketer has made a striking revelation about Virat Kohli’s tough phase in Test cricket, stating that the batting maestro once felt like he was “not wanted” in the longest format of the game. The comment sheds light on Kohli’s struggles during a time when his place in the Test team came under scrutiny, despite being one of the most consistent performers of his generation. Kohli, who has carried the burden of Indian batting for more than a decade, has seen highs and lows in his illustrious career. While his ODI and T20 numbers have often grabbed headlines, it…
India’s largest private sector bank, HDFC Bank, recently witnessed a noticeable decline in its stock price after adjusting for its bonus issue. While at first glance, the fall might have worried many retail investors, it is important to understand the mechanism behind such corporate actions and why a drop in stock price after a bonus issue is not necessarily a negative indicator. Instead, it reflects a technical adjustment to maintain balance in the market capitalization of the company. This article breaks down what happened to HDFC Bank shares, what a bonus issue means, how it impacts shareholders, and whether this…
Kolkata, August 25, 2025 – Joy Banerjee, celebrated Bengali actor and former BJP leader, breathed his last at approximately 11:35 a.m. in a private Kolkata hospital following a prolonged battle with respiratory illness. While some reports cite his age as 62, others mention 63; however, official records confirm he was born on May 23, 1963, making him 62 at the time of his demise. Final Days and Cause Banerjee was hospitalized on August 15, 2025, due to severe breathing difficulties, which were later diagnosed as pneumonia and chronic respiratory complications—notably COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease). Initially discharged after admission, his…