News from India

India's Sports Ministry bans bilateral sporting events with Pakistan, including at neutral venues, due to tensions from the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor, but allows participation in multilateral tournaments like the Asia Cup.

GoM approves reducing GST from four to two slabs at 5% and 18%, aiming to ease compliance, lower household costs, and advance towards GST 2.0 under Nirmala Sitharaman's leadership.

Former India batting coach and all-rounder Sanjay Bangar also weighed in on who the biggest foodie in the current Indian team.

If Rohit steps aside, Iyer could be handed the captaincy as early as the Australia series. If he continues, the change might be postponed.

Although Shreyas himself has yet to issue a statement, his father, Santosh Iyer, openly voiced his frustration.

This move was initiated after several players were found lacking in fitness standards during the five-match series in England.

Commenting specifically on Iyer’s exclusion, Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali criticized the BCCI for not giving the batter his due.

Speculation is rife that Gill could soon replace Rohit as India’s skipper in the 50-over format.

The Union Public Service Commission has released the schedule for the UPSC Civil Services Mains Examination 2025, starting on August 22 and ending on August 31, with e-admit cards available for download from upsc.gov.in.

The Border Security Force invites applications for 1121 Head Constable posts, with online registration from August 24 to September 23, 2025, detailing eligibility, selection process, and fee exemptions.

A senior AIIMS doctor narrowly escaped death when a car driver allegedly attempted to mow him down on campus, leading to an FIR for attempt to commit culpable homicide under BNS.

CAG reported 100,280 complaints about water unavailability in Indian Railways toilets and washbasins in 2022-23, with 33.84% exceeding response times, highlighting hygiene issues.

Kareena Kapoor and Shahid Kapoor were once one of Bollywood’s most adored couples. Their chemistry was admired by fans both on-screen and off it. Though the duo eventually parted ways, a throwback interview has resurfaced where Kareena fondly reflected on her relationship with Shahid.

Eight Naxalites, including Sukhlal Jurri and Hurra Midiyam, surrendered in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district due to disillusionment with Maoism and impressed by government rehabilitation efforts.

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