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Sonprayag to Kedarnath in 36 minutes: Uttarakhand signs Rs 6,800 crore deal for 2 mega ropeway projects

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Sep

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Sonprayag to Kedarnath in 36 minutes: Uttarakhand signs Rs 6,800 crore deal for 2 mega ropeway projects

Sonprayag-Kedarnath Ropeway Project: Aimed at expanding ropeway connectivity in the state, these upcoming ropeway projects are likely to give a boost to the state's economy by promoting tourism. New Delhi: In a significant boost to tourism in Uttarakhand, the National Highways Logistics Management Limited (NHLML) has signed an agreement with the Uttarakhand Tourism Department for the development of two ropeway projects worth Rs 6,800 crore. The National Highways Logistics Management Limited serves as a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. Sonprayag To Kedarnath In 36 Minutes The two ropeway initiatives comprise a 12.9 km…

Teenager Karabo Meso makes South Africa’s Women’s World Cup squad, Laura Wolvaardt to lead

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Sep

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Teenager Karabo Meso makes South Africa’s Women’s World Cup squad, Laura Wolvaardt to lead

South Africa named a 15-member squad for the upcoming Women's World Cup, led by Laura Wolvaardt. After a string of heartbreaks, the Proteas Women will be keen to break the ICC title hoodoo as they gear up for the tournament with a strong squad. Johannesburg: South Africa announced a 15-strong squad for the upcoming Women's World Cup on Wednesday, September 3, with opening batter Laura Wolvaardt continuing to lead the side, with a fine mix of youth and experience. The 17-year-old wicketkeeper-batter Karabo Meso has earned a call-up for her first major tournament, having played a couple of ODIs as…

China showcases its J-20s at Victory Parade. What’s special about world’s first two-seat 5th-gen fighter jet?

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Sep

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China showcases its J-20s at Victory Parade. What’s special about world’s first two-seat 5th-gen fighter jet?

Popularly known as 'Mighty Dragon', Chengdu J-20 is a twin-engine fifth-generation all-weather stealth aircraft. The aircraft has three variants - J-20, J-20A and J-20S. The J-20S variant was first officially revealed by the Chinese military during the 2024 Zhuhai Airshow. Beijing: The 80th Victory Parade of China on Wednesday gave it a chance to showcase its military strength to the entire world, especially the capabilities of its Chengdu J-20s, a twin-seater fifth-generation fighter aircraft. China organises its Victory Parade on September 3 every year to mark its victory over Japan during World War II. The 80th Victory Parade was attended…

Shares of LIC-owned NBFC extends gains to third session, surges 8% – Details here

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Sep

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Shares of LIC-owned NBFC extends gains to third session, surges 8% – Details here

The benchmark indices bounced back sharply, with the Nifty ending 135 points higher and the Sensex up by 410 points. Among sectors, the Metal Index outperformed with a gain of 3.10 per cent. Mumbai: Shares of the LIC-backed non-banking financial company (NBFC) Paisalo Digital extended gains for the third consecutive session on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, as markets closed higher ahead of the outcome of the GST Council meeting. The action in stock comes as the benchmark indices bounced back sharply to end higher. The Nifty closed 135 points higher and the Sensex up by 410 points. The counter started…

ICC rankings: Sikandar Raza becomes No 1 all-rounder in ODIs, Maharaj strengthens his top bowling spot

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Sep

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ICC rankings: Sikandar Raza becomes No 1 all-rounder in ODIs, Maharaj strengthens his top bowling spot

Zimbabwe T20 skipper Sikandar Raza rose a couple of places after two half-centuries in as many ODIs against Sri Lanka recently in Harare. Raza returned scores of 92 and 59* and had almost pulled off one on his own but Sri Lanka ended up winning the game and the series 2-0. Dubai: Zimbabwe all-rounder and T20 captain Sikandar Raza became the No 1-ranked all-rounder in the world in the ODIs following the short two-match series against Sri Lanka. Raza slammed a couple of fifty-plus scores in two games, aggregating 151 runs, while also picking up a wicket as he achieved…

China displays full nuclear triad with Juang-3, Jinglei-1, Dongfeng missiles at military parade

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Sep

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China displays full nuclear triad with Juang-3, Jinglei-1, Dongfeng missiles at military parade

China marked the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two with a major military parade in Beijing. President Xi Jinping oversaw the event, which showcased powerful weapons including the Dongfeng-5C, Jinglei-1, and Julang-3 missiles. New Delhi: Chinese President Xi Jinping led a large military parade in central Beijing to mark 80 years since the end of World War Two. China used the occasion to display some of its most powerful and advanced weapons, including nuclear missiles, laser systems, and military drones. The parade was held to remember the end of World War Two, 80 years ago. President Xi…

NSE SME stock gains over 4% as company strengthens presence in southern India – Do you own?

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Sep

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NSE SME stock gains over 4% as company strengthens presence in southern India – Do you own?

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Wednesday, tracking weak global market trends and relentless foreign fund outflows. Mumbai: Shares of homegrown consumer electronics brand Cellecor Gadgets are in action today, i.e. on September 3, 2025, as the company has announced strengthening of its presence in southern India and is targeting an annual business of Rs 100 crore. The counter opened in green at Rs 30.35 against the previous close of Rs 29.70 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). It surged further to touch the high of Rs 31, representing a gain of 4.37 per cent…

Kim Jong Un daughter Kim Ju Ae makes first international appearance in Beijing sparks speculation as future successor

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Sep

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Kim Jong Un daughter Kim Ju Ae makes first international appearance in Beijing sparks speculation as future successor

Kim Jong Un’s daughter made her first public appearance in 2022 when she accompanied her father during the launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile. Beijing: Kim Jong Un’s teenage daughter, believed to be Kim Ju Ae, made her first public trip outside North Korea during her father's visit to Beijing on September 2 (Tuesday). The young girl was seen accompanying Kim as he disembarked from his armoured train and was warmly welcomed by Chinese officials, said multiple media reports. This marks her debut on the international stage at a major military parade celebrating China’s Victory Day, where world leaders, including…

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Sep

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Diljit Dosanjh exits ‘No Entry 2’

The much-awaited sequel to the 2005 blockbuster “No Entry” has suffered a major setback as actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh has made a quiet exit from the project. The shooting for the film, directed by Anees Bazmee and produced by Boney Kapoor, was set to start in October with a new star cast featuring Varun Dhawan and Arjun Kapoor. Producer Boney Kapoor has confirmed that Dosanjh is no longer a part of the project. "Yes, we have parted in good spirits as the dates were not aligning with our requirements; hopefully, we will soon do a Punjabi film together," Kapoor was…

GST Council Meeting 2025: List of items that are expected to get cheaper or costlier

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Sep

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GST Council Meeting 2025: List of items that are expected to get cheaper or costlier

GST Council Meeting 2025: It is expected that the majority of items in the 12 per cent slab will be moved to the 5 per cent slab, making them much cheaper. New Delhi: The 56th GST Council meeting is underway in the national capital. Chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the meeting will discuss a proposal that seeks to prune the number of tax slabs from four to just two. The Centre has proposed having just two tax slabs of 5 and 18 per cent by moving products from the current 12 and 28 per cent to lower rates.…