Asia Cup changes match timings due to heat in UAE, check updated start times of fixtures
Timings of 18 of the 19 Asia Cup 2025 matches have been changed due to the heat in the UAE. Apart from the UAE and Oman game on September 15, all matches have been pushed back by half an hour from the original schedule.
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‘BrahMos missile showed India’s strength’: Yogi Adityanath at Noida defence unit inauguration
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated a state-of-the-art defence equipment and engine testing facility by Raphe mPhibr Pvt Ltd in Sector 80, Noida, on Saturday, in the presence of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The event marks a significant step forward in India’s defence manufacturing capabilities, with the facility touted as the country’s largest aero engine test bed.
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Did Esha Deol’s ex-husband Bharat Takhtani and Meghna Lakhani just make their relationship Insta official?
Bollywood actress Esha Deol’s ex-husband Bharat Takhtani has created a stir on the internet after his pictures with Meghna Lakhani went viral online. It appeared that he had found love again after his divorce in 2024. Speculation regarding his relationship with businesswoman Meghna Lakhani started when both Bharat and Meghna shared pictures of themselves spending time in Spain on their Instagram stories.
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Maratha quota row deepens: Fadnavis promises ‘legal solution’ as Manoj Jarange vows to continue hunger strike
The standoff over Maratha reservation in Maharashtra intensified on Saturday (August 30) as activist Manoj Jarange Patil continued his indefinite hunger strike at Mumbai’s Azad Maidan, drawing thousands of supporters, while talks with a government delegation ended without any breakthrough.
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India, Japan seal 10 trillion yen investment roadmap for next decade: PM Modi in Tokyo | Video
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a landmark agreement with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, setting a new target for Japanese investment in India at 10 trillion yen ($68 billion) over the next ten years. This ambitious goal aims to double the scale of prior investment pledges and reflects Tokyo’s growing confidence in India’s economic trajectory. Modi urged Japanese firms to embrace the slogan “Make in India, Make for the World,” inviting cutting-edge industries to help grow India’s manufacturing and export capabilities.
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Donald Trump’s personal friction behind US tariffs on India, claims report
A new report by US financial services firm Jefferies suggests that President Donald Trump’s personal frustrations were a key driver behind the steep 50% tariffs the United States imposed on India, marking the highest tariff rate among all American trade partners. The tariffs, which came into effect on August 27, signal a sharp downturn in US-India relations, which have long been considered a cornerstone of American strategy in the Indo-Pacific region.
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Important for India, China to work together: PM Modi to Japan’s Yomiuri Shimbun, world’s largest newspaper
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a two-day official visit to Japan, said on Friday that it is important for India and China to work together to bring stability to the world economic order as he asserted that New Delhi is ready to advance bilateral ties from a strategic and long-term perspective based on mutual respect, mutual interest and mutual sensitivity.
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India scrape through China in Hockey Asia Cup opener as Harmanpreet scores hat trick
India scraped through a tough Chinese challenge in their first match of the Hockey Asia Cup 2025 with a nail-biting 4-3 win at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium in Bihar on Friday, August 29. Captain Harmanpreet Singh scored a hat trick in the clash, with all three strikes coming through penalty corners.
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Tokyo’s iconic SkyTree tower shines in Indian tricolour amid PM Modi’s visit to Japan | WATCH
The iconic SkyTree tower in Tokyo was lit up in the hues of the Indian Tricolour on Friday evening to mark the arrival of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Japan. The illumination of SkyTree in saffron, white, and green created a striking visual that celebrated India–Japan friendship. The spectacular gesture symbolised the warmth and friendship between the two nations, setting the tone for the high-level visit. Prime Minister Modi is in Tokyo on a two-day visit at the invitation of Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. During the visit, he will participate in the 15th India–Japan Annual Summit — a key platform for strengthening bilateral ties and advancing cooperation in trade, technology and strategic areas.
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Number of school teachers crossed 1 crore mark for first time in 2024–25: Ministry of Education
The Ministry of Education on Thursday released a fresh report and said the number of school teachers crossed the one crore mark for the first time in 2024–25. The ministry said the student retention rate in schools, Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) increased during 2024-25 session. In the report, the ministry said school dropout rates saw notable reduction during 2024-25 across preparatory, middle and secondary levels.
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