Ben Stokes (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former England captain Andrew Strauss has questioned the timing of Ben Stokes‘ retirement announcement, saying it became a “huge distraction” for England during the decisive Test against New Zealand.Stokes announced his retirement from international cricket during the final Test at Trent Bridge, informing his teammates on the morning of...
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Nine years of GST: One tax, one market, many transformations
GST’s taxpayer base has expanded significantly since its rollout, rising from 66.5 lakh in 2017 to 1.65 crore as of May 2026, reflecting greater formalisation of the economy. When the Goods and Services Tax (GST) was rolled out on July 1, 2017, it marked India’s biggest overhaul of indirect taxation since Independence. Replacing a patchwork...
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‘I’m very happy’: Jadeja reacts to Ben Stokes’ shock retirement
Ben Stokes (PTI photo) Former India captain Ajay Jadeja has backed Ben Stokes’ decision to retire from international cricket, saying the England all-rounder made the “right call” and suggesting the decision reflected his unwillingness to let people outside the dressing room dictate how he should live his life. Stokes announced his retirement after one of...
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Mumbai rains: 10-year-old dies as tree crushes school van carrying 15 students
Officials said all 15 students were travelling in the Universal High School van A 11-year-old student died on Tuesday after a roadside tree crashed onto a school van carrying 15 children in Mumbai’s Chembur on Tuesday afternoon amid heavy rain.The incident took place near Heritage Pride and was reported to the Mumbai Fire Brigade at...
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Google's Gemma 4 powers new Aarogya Setu 2.0 app
New Delhi: The National Health Authority (NHA) has leveraged Google’s open AI model Gemma 4 and its Medical Data Toolkit in the recently launched Aarogya Setu 2.0 app. The latest AI capabilities built into the app will enable users to process unstructured medical reports into comprehensive profiles of their individual health histories and health journeys....
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‘I hate men’ post in Ketan death case gets dentist suspended for 5 years
The All India Dental Students & Surgeons Association (AIDSA) has suspended its Madhya Pradesh treasurer, Dr Muskan Soni (Image-Social media) BHOPAL: The All India Dental Students & Surgeons Association (AIDSA) has suspended its Madhya Pradesh treasurer, Dr Muskan Soni, from her post and the association’s membership for five years over a social media post that...
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Anti-drone arsenal, radars & anti-aircraft guns: How Army is keeping Amarnath pilgrims safe
Photo credit: ANI NEW DELHI: As lakhs of Hindu devotees prepare for the annual Amarnath yatra, beginning July 3, the Army has established a comprehensive, technology-driven security shield across the pilgrimage routes in Jammu and Kashmir.The Indian Army, in coordination with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Jammu and Kashmir Police and other security agencies,...
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Dolly, the sheep that stands as an icon for cloning
Have you ever encountered clones? In case you wish to jump the gun and answer in the negative, it might be prudent to think a wee bit longer. This is because the concept of cloning is intertwined with something that occurs naturally. With that clue, you might have deduced that the closest we have to...
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‘Not out of danger’: Jasmin Bhasin shares critical update after Dubai birthday health scare
Jasmin Bhasin went to Dubai to usher in her 36th birthday in style. But life had other plans. The television actor shared a critical health update from the hospital bed, revealing that she was diagnosed with terminal ileitis, a small intestine inflammation. In a quick clarification for her worried fans, Bhasin could be heard saying...
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‘Nothing to do with India’: England cricketer clarifies after accusing ICC of bias
India Women’s cricket team (Getty Images) England cricketers Kate Cross and Alex Hartley have clarified that their criticism of the ICC’s Women’s T20 World Cup semi-final scheduling was never directed at India, saying they have received abuse and even death threats after their comments were widely circulated on social media.The pair addressed the issue on...
