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Jaishankar to meet Rubio amid tensions over Trump’s H-1B visa fee and tariffs; know what’s on agenda

Jaishankar to meet Rubio amid tensions over Trump’s H-1B visa fee and tariffs; know what’s on agenda

EAM S Jaishankar is set to meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in New York for high-level bilateral discussions. The meeting, scheduled for Monday, comes in the wake of President Donald Trump's recent decision to impose a $100,000 fee on H-1B visas and a 25% tariff on Indian oil imports. New Delhi: Amid US President Donald Trumpโ€™s sweeping order to impose a fee of $1,00,000 on H-1B visa, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio here on Monday for bilateral discussions, as the high-level 80th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) kicks…
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‘Could afford to lose 2-3 wickets’: Sunil Gavaskar heaps massive praise on team India following Pakistan win

‘Could afford to lose 2-3 wickets’: Sunil Gavaskar heaps massive praise on team India following Pakistan win

Former India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar recently came forward and lauded the Indian team and its players for their brilliance against Pakistan in the recent Asia Cup 2025 encounter where India registered a brilliant win. New Delhi: Suryakumar Yadav-led team India has performed exceptionally well in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025, coming into the Super Four after winning every game in the group stage. The Men in Blue have kicked off the Super Four stage of the tournament with a brilliant win over Pakistan as well.ย  After limiting their arch-rivals to a score of 171 runs in the first innings, India…
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Rajnath Singh on phase 2 and 3 of Op Sindoor: ‘Can be started again, it depends on Pakistan’s conduct’

Rajnath Singh on phase 2 and 3 of Op Sindoor: ‘Can be started again, it depends on Pakistan’s conduct’

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, during his visit to Morocco, said Operation Sindoor could be resumed if Pakistan backs terrorism, echoing PM Modiโ€™s remarks that the operation was only paused. Rabat (Morocco): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said that Operation Sindoor could see a second or even third phase if Pakistan continues to support terrorism. Speaking to the Indian community in Morocco's Rabat, Singh reiterated Prime Minister Narendra Modi's earlier statement that the counter-terrorism operation was "just a pause" and could be resumed.ย "Whether part 2 remains to be done or part 3, we can't say... It depends on their (Pakistan's)…
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Market Opening Bell: Sensex drops 475 points, Nifty slips below 25,300, IT stocks drag on H-1B visa changes

Market Opening Bell: Sensex drops 475 points, Nifty slips below 25,300, IT stocks drag on H-1B visa changes

Sensex, Nifty Today: Gift Nifty, an early indicator for the Nifty 50, indicated a negative start as it opened in the red with a fall of 75 points at 25,360, compared to the previous close of 25,435.00. Mumbai: Indian equity benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, started on a negative note on Monday, September 22, 2025, amid widespread selling in the IT stocks after US President Donald Trump imposed a steep USD 100,000 fee for each H1-B visa. The 30-share BSE Sensex fell 475.16 points to start the session at 82,151.07; the Nifty was down by 88.95 points to…
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Dubai enters elite T20I victory list for India among overseas venues, leaves Eden Gardens behind

Dubai enters elite T20I victory list for India among overseas venues, leaves Eden Gardens behind

With India registering an emphatic victory against Pakistan in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025, the Dubai International Cricket Stadium entered an elite list with India's eighth T20I win at the venue on September 21. Dubai: Team India put in an exceptional performance against Pakistan in their Super Four clash of the ongoing Asia Cup 2025. After Pakistan posted a total of 171 runs in the first innings, Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill led the charge for India, helping them win the game by six wickets.ย  It is worth noting that the two sides locked horns at the Dubai International Cricket…
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Air India’s Delhi-bound flight returns to gate after passenger misses boarding

Air India’s Delhi-bound flight returns to gate after passenger misses boarding

An Air India flight from London to Delhi was delayed after it returned to the gate shortly after taxiing, when it was discovered that a passenger who had been marked as boarded had failed to enter the aircraft. An Air India flight from Londonโ€™s Heathrow Airport to New Delhi was forced to return to the gate after taxiing when the airline discovered a passenger had not actually boarded the aircraft despite being marked as present. Passenger went to arrivals instead of departure gateย  The incident occurred on Sunday (local time) aboard Air India flight AI 162, which was already delayed…
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GST 2.0 comes into effect: Major overhaul to boost nationwide consumption | All you need to know

GST 2.0 comes into effect: Major overhaul to boost nationwide consumption | All you need to know

Prices of daily essentials, food products, kitchen staples, electronics, medicines, medical equipment, and even automobiles will get cheaper from today as the reduced GST rates on about 375 items come into effect. New Delhi: The new GST rates come into effect from today (September 22), a move that Prime Minister Narendra Modi said will accelerate India's growth, as he highlighted the importance of making the country 'atmanirbhar'. Under next-generation GST reforms, prices of several items and products, including electronics, food, and automobiles, have been reduced. As part of the GST reform, the government has now introduced only two GST slabsโ€”5%…
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Ballon d’Or 2025: A look at last five winners of football’s most prestigious award

Ballon d’Or 2025: A look at last five winners of football’s most prestigious award

With the Ballon d'Or 2025 ceremony right around the corner, let us have a look at the five winners of the men's Ballon d'Or trophy, the likes of Lionel Messi, Karim Benzema, and Spain's Rodri feature on the list. Paris: The stage is set for one of the most prestigious award ceremonies in world football: the Ballon dโ€™Or. The ceremony, which will be held at the Thรฉรขtre du Chรขtelet in Paris on September 22, will award several accolades to the stars of world football.ย  It is worth noting that in the Ballon dโ€™Or 2025, the menโ€™s best player, the womenโ€™s…
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When and how to take vitamin C for maximum absorption and benefits

When and how to take vitamin C for maximum absorption and benefits

Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is one of the most ubiquitous supplements to be had anywhere in the world. It is utilized for immunity boosting as well as in the creation of collagen, and it plays a significant role in overall health. Few people are aware, though, that where and when you take it can play an important role in how efficiently your body can absorb and use the substance.Why absorption is importantVitamin C being a water-soluble vitamin does not get stored in the liver as vitamins that are fat-soluble. It gets washed through in the blood for…
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