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Trump-Modi rapport ‘gone now’, says former US NSA John Bolton amid strains in India-US ties

Trump-Modi rapport ‘gone now’, says former US NSA John Bolton amid strains in India-US ties

John Bolton remarked that Trumpโ€™s handling of India had undone years of bipartisan US efforts aimed at drawing New Delhi closer to Washington and positioning it against China. โ€œThat progress has now been reversed. It can still be corrected, but at present, this is a troubling phase,โ€ he cautioned. New York: Former United Statesย National Security Adviser (NSA) John Bolton has claimed that the once-strong personal relationship between US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has now faded. Speaking in an interview with British media, Bolton warned that while Trump often views international relations through the prism of personal…
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Sophie Turner to play Lara Croft in โ€˜Tomb Raiderโ€™

Sophie Turner to play Lara Croft in โ€˜Tomb Raiderโ€™

She left a mark as Sansa Stark and stunned the world with her stellar performance as Dark Phoenix. And now, she is all set to play Lara Croft. Sophie Turner is on a roll. The actress has signed up to portray the iconic character for Amazon Prime Video's upcoming "Tomb Raider" series. ย  The team, which includes "Fleabag" star Phoebe Waller-Bridge as creator, writer and co-showrunner, as well as "Dope Thief" and "Shoฬ„gun's" Jonathan Van Tulleken as the director, will begin production early next year. ย  Turner is thrilled to be cast as the treasure-hunting archaeologist who helms the nearly…
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Trump hosts top tech giants for dinner at White House: Who are 5 Indian-origin CEOs on guest list?

Trump hosts top tech giants for dinner at White House: Who are 5 Indian-origin CEOs on guest list?

US President Donald Trump hosted leading tech CEOs at the White House for a dinner focused on artificial intelligence and innovation. The Rose Garden event featured several Indian-origin executives, including Sundar Pichai and Satya Nadella, highlighting their global influence in shaping technology. Washington: US President Donald Trump hosted a high-powered group of tech executives at the White House on Thursday night to showcase America's growing focus on artificial intelligence. At the centre of the meeting, Trump praised the research and investments being made in the sector, calling it a leap that would "take our country to a new level." Seated…
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Market Opening Bell: Sensex gains 294 points, Nifty above 24,818, M&M up nearly 2%

Market Opening Bell: Sensex gains 294 points, Nifty above 24,818, M&M up nearly 2%

Sensex, Nifty Today: In early trade, 1,500 stocks in the Nifty pack were trading in the green, while 698 were trading in the red. Sixty-seven stocks remained unchanged. Mumbai: Indian equity benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, gained in the opening session on Friday, September 4, 2025, amid strong global cues. The 30-share BSE Sensex added 294.41 points to start the session at 81,012.42; the Nifty gained 28.15 points to open at 24,818.85. In the last trading session, the Sensex closed at 80,718.01 and the Nifty 50 at 24,790.70. Similarly, the broader indices also traded in the green in the…
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Swipe now, pay forever | Credit card debt in India is no longer a silent crisis

Swipe now, pay forever | Credit card debt in India is no longer a silent crisis

On the โ€˜Credit Cards Indiaโ€™ subreddit, a user writes, โ€œLost my job, โ‚น80k in credit card debt, no income. What are my options?โ€ Another says, โ€œDrowning in credit card debt (ICICI, Axis, HDFC, Federal) โ€” no income, no support. Please help.โ€ A third asks, โ€œStruggling with EMIs. Is foreclosure a good idea?โ€ These are just a few of the hundreds of desperate posts that expose the harsh reality behind Indiaโ€™s growing financial aspirations.Living on creditCredit card debt is no longer a silent crisis. Last year alone, defaults in India surged 28%, touching โ‚น6,742 crore. This sharp rise reflects not just…
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Govt took wrong path for 8 years, made U-turn

Govt took wrong path for 8 years, made U-turn

The GST Council's approval of a complete overhaul of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime has been described by senior Congress leader and former finance minister P Chidambaram as a "U-turn."ย  He remarked that the measures appear to be eight years too late. The GST Council on Wednesday approved a complete overhaul of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime. Common everyday items such as hair oil, ice cream, and TVs will cost less.ย  The tax incidence on personal health and life insurance will be brought down to nil. The GST Council decided to set tax rates at 5…
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Ross Taylor comes out of retirement, set to play for Samoa in T20 World Cup 2026 Qualifier

Ross Taylor comes out of retirement, set to play for Samoa in T20 World Cup 2026 Qualifier

Former New Zealand international Ross Taylor recently took to social media and announced that he will be coming out of retirement to represent Samoa in the Asia-East Asia-Pacific T20 World Cup 2026 Qualifier in Oman. New Delhi: New Zealand legend Ross Taylor is all set to come out of retirement. The 41-year-old was named in the Samoa squad for the upcoming Asia-East Asia-Pacific T20 World Cup 2026 Qualifier in Oman as the side hopes for qualification to the marquee event.ย  Samoa announced its squad for the qualifiers on September 5, with the matches for the same set to kick off…
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Stock Market Holiday: Are NSE, BSE open or closed today for Eid-e-Milad? Find out

Stock Market Holiday: Are NSE, BSE open or closed today for Eid-e-Milad? Find out

NSE holidays 2025, BSE Holidays 2025: Banks in several states are closed for Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi or Id-E-Milad, which marks the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad. Mumbai: As investors and traders prepare for the last trading session of the week, there is confusion about whether the stock markets - National Stock Exchange (NSE) and BSE - are open or closed today. This is because banks will remain closed in some parts of the country today, i.e. on September 5, 2025. According to the Reserve Bank of India's list of holidays, both public and private sector banks will remain closed on this day…
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Yuki Bhambri’s dream run at US Open 2025 ends, faces defeat against Salisbury-Skupski in semi-final

Yuki Bhambri’s dream run at US Open 2025 ends, faces defeat against Salisbury-Skupski in semi-final

India's Yuki Bhambri and New Zealand's Michael Venus crashed out of the US Open 2025 after facing a defeat in the doubles clash against Salisbury-Skupski in the penultimate game of the category in the tournament. New York: Indiaโ€™s Yuki Bhambri, alongside his partner Michael Venus, faced a defeat against higher-ranked Joe Salisbury and Neal Skupski in the semi-final of the US Open 2025 doubles category. The duoโ€™s hopes of lifting the title ended in heartbreak after they lost the clash 7-6 (2), 6-7 (5), 4-6, in two hours and 53 minutes at the Louis Armstrong Arena in New York. It…
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India reaffirms call for dialogue, ready to support diplomatic efforts to end Ukraine conflict

India reaffirms call for dialogue, ready to support diplomatic efforts to end Ukraine conflict

India welcomed recent diplomatic engagements between global leaders, noting the Summit in Alaska between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, as well as efforts by Washington to engage with the Ukrainian leadership and European allies. New York: At the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) debate on the โ€œsituation in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine,โ€ Indiaโ€™s Permanent Representative Parvathaneni Harish reiterated New Delhiโ€™s firm position that the ongoing conflict in Ukraine cannot be resolved through war. โ€œIndia continues to remain concerned over the situation in Ukraine. The loss of innocent lives is unacceptable, and no solution can…
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