PM Modi to address the nation at 5 pm today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation at 5 pm today, a day after US President Donald Trump announced a hike in H-1B visa fees. PM Modi's address comes on the eve of the rollout of proposed GST reforms from tomorrow. Earlier today, PM Narendra Modi greeted people on the occasion of Mahalaya.
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11:20 am Sunday, 21 September, 2025

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Who are set to be the new BCCI office-bearers?

According to reports, ex-Delhi captain Mithun Manhas is set to become the next BCCI President. Meanwhile, ex-India cricketer Raghuram Bhatt is set to be the Treasurer. Prabhtej Singh Bhatia is expected to take the Joint Secretary post, while Jaydev Shah is likely to join the Apex Council. Devajit Saikia and Rajeev Shukla will continue as BCCI Secretary and Vice-President, respectively.
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12:51 pm Sunday, 21 September, 2025

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PM Modi's address to the nation begins

PM Narendra Modi's address to the nation began at 5 pm on Sunday. He is addressing the country ahead of the implementation of the next-gen GST on September 22, under which GST on several daily use items will be reduced. The GST slabs will be reduced to 5% and 18%, scrapping 12% and 28% slabs.
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05:02 pm Sunday, 21 September, 2025

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Buy only Made in India items, we need to get rid of foreign-made products: PM Modi

During his address to the nation on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged the citizens of country to buy only Made in India products. "We need to get rid of foreign-made products...What the nation needs and what can be made in India should be made within India itself," he further said.
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05:30 pm Sunday, 21 September, 2025

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Suryakumar skips shaking Pakistan captain's hand at toss again, doesn't even look at him

India captain Suryakumar Yadav skipped shaking Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha's hand at toss again ahead of their Asia Cup Super Four match in Dubai. Suryakumar, who won toss and elected to bowl first, didn't even look at Agha. Earlier, India players had avoided shaking hands with Pakistan players after their group-stage match in the wake of Pahalgam terror attack.
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07:55 pm Sunday, 21 September, 2025

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Why are females more prone to osteoarthritis than males?

Women are more prone to osteoarthritis than men due to hormonal changes, especially after menopause, when estrogen levels drop, affecting joint health, said Dr Chethana D, Rheumatology Consultant at Aster CMI Hospital. Females have wider hips, which affects knee alignment and puts more stress on weight-bearing joints, Dr Debashish Chanda, Director at CK Birla Hospital, said.
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10:58 pm Sunday, 21 September, 2025

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I, my parents & kids are educated, shame on me if I apply for quota: Supriya Sule

During an event, NCP(SP)'s Supriya Sule said reservation has to be for people who "really need it". "I cannot ask for a reservation because [I, my parents and my children] are educated. Shame on me if I apply for it," she added. She also urged people to debate reservation. Recently, protests were held in Maharashtra seeking OBC quota for Marathas.
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11:11 pm Sunday, 21 September, 2025

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Is it safe to sit on public toilet seats?

For most healthy people, sitting on a public toilet seat is low-risk, but people can wipe the seats with an alcohol wipe or use a seat cover, according to The Conversation. The report added that most infections don't come from toilet seats but from dirty hands, door handles and toilet plumes. Faucet knobs and toilet flush levers also carry microbes.
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06:30 am Monday, 22 September, 2025

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List shows reduced prices of cars and 2-wheelers as new GST rates come into effect

A list showing reduced prices of cars and 2-wheelers as new GST rates came into effect on Monday has been shared by NDTV. The reductions range from ₹40,000 on entry-level hatchbacks to as much as ₹30 lakh on premium luxury SUVs. The GST on motorcycles and scooters up to 350cc has been reduced from 28% to 18%.
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07:00 am Monday, 22 September, 2025

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Day and night almost split in half today

September Equinox that marks the beginning of the fall season for the Northern Hemisphere is taking place today. It occurs when the Sun is directly above the Equator. The term 'Equinox' comes from Latin words aequus (equal) and nox (night). At the equinox, days and nights are said to be almost equal in length for everyone across the globe.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
08:14 am Monday, 22 September, 2025

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New GST rates take effect; all items to now attract 0%, 5%, 18% or 40% tax rates

The new GST rates, announced by GST Council on September 3, have taken effect. The new tax structure now means that all items sold in India will either be taxed 0%, 5% or 18%, with sin and some luxury goods being taxed 40%. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman earlier said the GST cuts will give ₹2 lakh crore in people's hands.
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08:16 am Monday, 22 September, 2025

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Not a rivalry anymore: Suryakumar Yadav on India's 12-3 record against Pakistan in T20Is

After India defeated Pakistan for 12th time in 15 T20Is, India captain Suryakumar Yadav said India-Pakistan matches are no longer a rivalry. "You guys should stop asking me about rivalry. If two teams play 15 matches and it's 7-7 or 8-7 head-to-head...that’s a rivalry. But 13-0, 10-1, this is not a rivalry anymore," he said at press conference.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
08:32 am Monday, 22 September, 2025

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Trump and Musk reunite months after public split, share pics

US President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk reunited at the memorial service held for Charlie Kirk months after the two had a public falling out. Visuals showed the two shaking hands and sitting together at the service. They both shared pictures on X with the same caption "For Charlie".
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08:37 am Monday, 22 September, 2025

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Ramanujan College principal suspended over sexual harassment case

Delhi University's Ramanujan College principal, Rasal Singh, has been suspended over the complaint of alleged sexual harassment against him. College Vice-Chancellor Yogesh Singh stated that Rasal was suspended after a fact-finding committee found "some merit" in the allegations. "The suspension is an interim measure to ensure the individual remains out of the system," he added.
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09:37 am Monday, 22 September, 2025

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Team India players pen posts after defeating Pakistan again, SKY says 'First strike in Super 4'

Team India players took to Instagram to pen posts after defeating Pakistan again in Asia Cup 2025. India captain Suryakumar Yadav wrote, "Mind on a mission...First strike in the Super 4." Meanwhile, Abhishek Sharma, who scored 74(39), wrote, "You talk, we win." Team India vice-captain Shubman Gill wrote, "Game speaks, not words."
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09:50 am Monday, 22 September, 2025

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Xiaomi India announces Diwali Sale 2025, begins on Sept 22

Xiaomi India has announced its Diwali with Xiaomi Sale 2025, which will begin on September 22 across mi.com, Amazon, Flipkart, and retail partners nationwide. Shoppers can enjoy up to 60% savings on smartphones, smart TVs, tablets, wearables, power banks, and more. Xiaomi urges customers to upgrade gadgets, find festive gifts, and bring home smarter living with these limited-time offers.
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10:00 am Monday, 22 September, 2025

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Which items will fall under 0% GST from today?

With GST reforms kicking in today, several items will now attract 0% GST. These include exercise books, erasers, pencils, crayons, sharpeners, atlases and globes. Life-saving drugs, diagnostic kits, medical oxygen, and health and life insurance premiums are also exempt. Essentials like UHT milk, pre-packaged paneer or chhena, khakhra, pizza bread and all Indian breads will now carry nil rates.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
10:36 am Monday, 22 September, 2025

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Abhishek Sharma hurls abuse at Shaheen Afridi after smashing six on first ball

Team India opener Abhishek Sharma seemingly hurled abuse at Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Afridi after smashing a six off the first ball of India's innings against Pakistan. Abhishek also appeared to tell Shaheen to go back and bowl. Shaheen Afridi registered figures of 3.5-0-40-0 as India defeated Pakistan by six wickets.
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11:53 am Monday, 22 September, 2025

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Pakistan bombs its own region, kills 30 people

Pakistan dropped eight bombs in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region and killed 30 people, reports said on Monday. The bombs were dropped by JF-17 fighter jets of the Pakistani Air Force around 2 am and killed many, including women and children, in the area. The Pakistani Army reportedly claimed the strikes were part of an operation against TTP.
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12:19 pm Monday, 22 September, 2025

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Pak bombed own region to hit Tehreek-e-Taliban's bomb-making unit: Reports

Pakistan bombed its own region, killing 30 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, to target bomb-manufacturing facility operated by Tehreek-e-Taliban, a terror group Pakistan says is based in Afghanistan and has links to that nation's government, as per reports. The Pakistan government has repeatedly called on Afghanistan to stop cross-border terrorist attacks. Kabul has just as repeatedly denied that claim.
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05:42 pm Monday, 22 September, 2025

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