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Earthquake of 5.6 magnitude strikes Afghanistan, tremors felt across Hindu Kush region

Earthquake of 5.6 magnitude strikes Afghanistan, tremors felt across Hindu Kush region

The earthquake was at a depth of 121 km (75 miles), EMSC said and added that the epicentre 164 km east of Baghlan, a city with a population of about 108,000. Notably, the EMSC first reported the quake at a magnitude of 6.4. Kabul: A massive earthquake of magnitude 5.6 struck Afghanistan on Wednesday and the tremors were felt across the Hindu Kush region, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. The earthquake was at a depth of 121 km (75 miles), EMSC said and added that the epicentre 164 km east of Baghlan, a city with a population of about…
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Promoter of this LIC-backed NBFC purchases 16.36 lakh shares via open market – Check details

Promoter of this LIC-backed NBFC purchases 16.36 lakh shares via open market – Check details

The counter ended the trading session in green on Tuesday despite widespread selling. The stock gained 0.20 per cent, amid a spurt in volume by more than 1.05 times. Mumbai: Shares of LIC-backed non-banking financial company (NBFC) Paisalo Digital are expected to be in focus on when stock markets opens on Thursday, August 28, 2025 as the company has informed exchanges that Equilibrated Venture Cflow Private Limited, a Delhi-based venture capital fund and promoter of the firm, has acquired an additional stake in the company. According to the information available, Equilibrated Venture has bought more than 16.36 lakh equity shares…
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Saiyami Kher joins Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan in ‘Haiwaan’

Saiyami Kher joins Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan in ‘Haiwaan’

Actress Saiyami Kher is gearing up to make her mark in filmmaker Priyadarshanโ€™s upcoming action thriller โ€œHaiwaanโ€, sharing the screen with Bollywood superstars Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan. ย  The shoot for the film has already kicked off in Kochi, and Saiyami says she feels both excited and grateful to be part of a project that โ€œalready feels so special.โ€ ย  The film brings together Akshay and Saif after 17 years. Their last movie together was "Tashan" in 2008, also starring Saifโ€™s wife Kareena Kapoor Khan. ย  Kher, who has to her credit films like "Mirzya", "Choked" and "Sharmajee…
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Watch: RCB star leaks 29 runs in an over, raises concerns ahead of IPL 2026 retention season

Watch: RCB star leaks 29 runs in an over, raises concerns ahead of IPL 2026 retention season

Bhuvneshwar Kumar had a tough outing in the UP T20 League, conceding 29 runs in a single over against Meerut Mavericks. Rituraj Sharma took him apart with 2 sixes and 4 boundaries, raising concerns about the veteran pacer's current form. Lucknow: Veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar had a forgettable outing on Tuesday as the Lucknow Falcons clashed with the in-form Meerut Mavericks in the UP T20 League. Despite a promising start with the ball, Bhuvneshwarโ€™s final over was dismantled by Rituraj Sharma, shifting the momentum entirely in the Mavericksโ€™ favour. After conceding just 20 runs in his first three overs, Bhuvneshwar…
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New Income Tax Bill 2025: Changes and how they impact taxpayers – Find out here

New Income Tax Bill 2025: Changes and how they impact taxpayers – Find out here

While not part of the final revised Bill, earlier drafts had proposed granting tax authorities powerful access to taxpayersโ€™ digital footprintsโ€”emails, trading accounts, social mediaโ€”to aid compliance. New Delhi: India is on the cusp of a landmark tax reform wave. The Income-Tax (No. 2) Bill, 2025, passed by the Lok Sabha on August 11, 2025, builds on the earlier draft introduced in February. Following an in-depth review by a Parliamentary Select Committee, nearly all of the 285 recommendations - 32 deemed major - have been incorporated into the revised legislation. This comprehensive rewrite aims to modernise and simplify the six-decades-old…
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Preparing rank turners had ‘big impact on Indian batting’ in order to get WTC results, says Cheteshwar Pujara

Preparing rank turners had ‘big impact on Indian batting’ in order to get WTC results, says Cheteshwar Pujara

Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara, who retired from all formats of the game on Sunday, August 24, admitted that preparing rank turners didn't help anyone, especially the art of Test batting as the matches used to get done in 2-3 days. Rajkot: Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara, who retired from all formats of the game, conceded that preparing rank turners during home seasons didn't help Indian batting and Test cricket in general. Pujara mentioned that those tracks forced the batters' skill out of the window as they needed a lot of luck to go their way, along with their skill…
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Mumbai to Konkan Ro-Ro Ferry slashes travel time to just 5 hours: Check launch date, fares and timings inside

Mumbai to Konkan Ro-Ro Ferry slashes travel time to just 5 hours: Check launch date, fares and timings inside

Ro-Ro Ferry: The development comes as a significant step by the state government to enhance the travel experience across Maharashtra, linking different parts of the state with Ro-Ro services. Mumbai: After the ferry service between Mumbai and Alibaug became a success, the Maharashtra government has unveiled a fresh Ro-Ro (Roll-On, Roll-Off) service connecting Konkan and Mumbai. The service will start from September 1 and is slated to significantly cut the travel time, offering an alternative to the time-consuming travel on the Mumbai-Goa highway.ย  Movement Increases During Festive Season Notably, the movement of commuters increases during the festive season, including Holi…
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Modi obeyed Trump, ended conflict with Pak in 5 hrs: Rahul

Modi obeyed Trump, ended conflict with Pak in 5 hrs: Rahul

Within five hours of US President Donald Trump calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India decided to halt the four-day military conflict with Pakistan, claimed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday, during his rally ย in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district, where he was joined by INDIA bloc partners M K Stalin of the DMK and Tejashwi Yadav of the RJD, among others, as part of the state-wide โ€œVoter Adhikar Yatraโ€. ย  "You know what Trump has said today? He has said that at the height of tensions with Pakistan, he called up Modi and peremptorily told him to stop the fight within 24…
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Cabinet approves bid for Commonwealth Games 2030, Ahmedabad being proposed city

Cabinet approves bid for Commonwealth Games 2030, Ahmedabad being proposed city

India has officially approved a bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad. Backed by the Union Cabinet, the event promises global participation, job creation, tourism growth, and a lasting impact on sports and related industries in the country. Ahmedabad : The Indian government has formally approved a bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, with Ahmedabad proposed as the host city. The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, cleared the submission on Wednesday, along with provisions to sign a Host Collaboration Agreement and extend financial assistance to the Gujarat government if the bid is accepted. If…
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Why Ganesh Chaturthi is more than modak: Exploring Maharashtraโ€™s culinary traditions, rituals and recipes

Why Ganesh Chaturthi is more than modak: Exploring Maharashtraโ€™s culinary traditions, rituals and recipes

On the first morning of Ganesh Chaturthi, the 10-day festival that marks the arrival of Lord Ganesha into peopleโ€™s homes and community mandals, kitchens come alive before the crack of dawn. Steam curls up from freshly ground rice flour, jaggery bubbles into a sticky syrup, and women gather around to coax delicate pleats into the steamed version of the modak or ukadiche modak. In most homes in Maharashtra, and Goa, the scent of sandalwood incense and marigolds hangs in the air, while children run in and out, waiting to pounce on the sweet dumplings once the aarti ends. The thali…
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