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Gun Gesture Controversy: Sahibzada Farhan

Gun Gesture Controversy: Sahibzada Farhan Fires Back at Critics After Daring Asia Cup Celebration

In the high-stakes cauldron of the Asia Cup 2025 Super 4s clash between India and Pakistan at Dubai International Stadium, Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan lit up the scoreboard—and ignited a firestorm—with a bold, unapologetic celebration. After smashing a six off Indian all-rounder Axar Patel in the 10th over to reach his half-century, the 29-year-old right-hander ...

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Trump's $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee Bombshell

Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee Bombshell: Panic, Clarifications, and What It Means for Indian Tech Talent

In a move that’s sent shockwaves through the global tech community, the Trump administration has unveiled a controversial new fee structure for H-1B visas, targeting what President Donald Trump describes as an “abused” system posing a “national security threat.” Announced late last week, the policy introduces a hefty $100,000 charge on certain visa petitions—a figure that ...

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Exchange of Fire with Terrorists in Kishtwar, Operation Ongoing: Army

Exchange of Fire with Terrorists in Kishtwar, Operation Ongoing: Army

Kishtwar, September 21: The Indian Army reported that its personnel came under fire while conducting an intelligence-driven operation in the Kishtwar region on Sunday. According to a post by the White Knight Corps on X, shared by Kashmir News Corner, “Alert troops of #WhiteKnightCorps, around 1 pm today, engaged terrorists during an intelligence-based operation in ...

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“GST Utsav” begins tomorrow, will be a ‘festival of savings’ for every citizen, says PM Modi

New Delhi, September 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Sunday the launch of a nationwide “GST Utsav” starting from the first day of Navratri on Monday, describing it as a festival of savings for all Indians. In his address to the nation, the Prime Minister highlighted that beginning September 22, consumers will enjoy reduced ...

JK govt declares all DigiLocker documents and certificates as officially valid

Srinagar, September 21: In a significant step towards strengthening digital governance and advancing paperless administration, the Jammu and Kashmir Government has officially recognized all documents and certificates stored on DigiLocker as authentic and valid for all official purposes. A circular issued by the General Administration Department (GAD) mandates the adoption and integration of DigiLocker across ...

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CIK raids across Kashmir against accused involved in disturbing peace

Srinagar, September 21: The Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) unit of Jammu and Kashmir Police conducted coordinated raids at eight locations across Kashmir, targeting individuals involved in spreading misinformation, radicalizing youth, and attempting to disrupt public order and peace in the region. The operations took place in Srinagar, Baramulla, Anantnag, Pulwama, Kupwara, and Handwara. During the ...

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J&K Bank hands over 5000+ sanction letters under Mission YUVA

Srinagar, September 21: J&K Bank has achieved a significant milestone by issuing over 5,000 sanction letters across Jammu and Kashmir under the Government’s flagship Mission YUVA initiative. This program is designed to promote youth entrepreneurship and generate employment opportunities throughout the Union Territory. To celebrate this accomplishment, the Bank organized eight “Login Day” events across ...

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PM Modi To Address Nation At 5 PM

New Delhi, September 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address the nation at 5 pm on Sunday, according to official sources. While the exact topic of his speech has not been disclosed, the timing is significant as it coincides with the eve of Navratri. This day also marks the implementation of reduced GST ...

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Dependence on other nations India’s biggest enemy: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the ‘Samudra se Samruddhi’ event, underscored India’s critical need for self-reliance, identifying the country’s primary challenge as its dependence on foreign nations. Launching and inaugurating projects worth Rs 34,200 crore, Modi emphasized that true progress and national dignity hinge on reducing this dependence and fostering indigenous production across sectors—from semiconductor ...

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GST Rate Cuts from September 22: Major Price Reductions on Essentials, Electronics, Medicines, and Automobiles

New Delhi, September 21: Starting Monday, consumers can expect a drop in prices across a wide range of products—from everyday kitchen essentials to electronics, medicines, medical equipment, and automobiles—due to the implementation of reduced GST rates on approximately 375 items. The GST Council, which includes representatives from both the central and state governments, has approved ...