‘No words to capture’: George Raveling dies at 88; Nike deal remembered

George Raveling, the esteemed basketball coach and Nike executive instrumental in bringing Michael Jordan to the brand, has passed away at 88 after battling cancer. His coaching career spanned several universities, earning him numerous accolades and a Hall of Fame induction. Beyond basketball, Raveling played a significant role in preserving Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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Marathi singer and actor Rahul Deshpande announced his separation from wife Neha on Instagram after 17 years of marriage. Their legal separation was finalized in September 2024. Rahul emphasized prioritizing their daughter Renuka’s well-being and thanked fans for respecting their privacy during this transition.

Marathi singer-actor Rahul Deshpande announces divorce from wife Neha after 17 years

Marathi singer and actor Rahul Deshpande announced his separation from wife Neha on Instagram after 17 years of marriage. Their legal separation was finalized in September 2024. Rahul emphasized prioritizing their daughter Renuka’s well-being and thanked fans for respecting their privacy during this transition.

US President Trump criticised India’s “tremendous tariffs” on US goods, citing Harley Davidson’s 200% duty. He claimed Indian products faced no such barriers in the US. Highlighting unfair trade, he said Harley built a plant in India to avoid tariffs. Trump plans an “expedited ruling” from the Supreme Court after a lower court deemed many of his tariffs illegal.

‘One-sided relationship’: Trump repeats tariff charge on India; cites Harley Davidson

US President Trump criticised India’s “tremendous tariffs” on US goods, citing Harley Davidson’s 200% duty. He claimed Indian products faced no such barriers in the US. Highlighting unfair trade, he said Harley built a plant in India to avoid tariffs. Trump plans an “expedited ruling” from the Supreme Court after a lower court deemed many of his tariffs illegal.

Kim Jong Un, Putin join Xi Jinping for massive China military parade

A powerful solar storm, triggered by a rare cannibal CME on August 30, 2025, struck Earth, impacting power grids and satellites. The event, exceeding initial forecasts, caused geomagnetic disturbances and stunning auroras visible at unusually low latitudes. As Solar Cycle 25 peaks, experts warn of increased space weather events, posing risks to technology and daily life.

Solar storm hits Earth with 21 lakh kmph winds; power grids and satellites on high alert

A powerful solar storm, triggered by a rare cannibal CME on August 30, 2025, struck Earth, impacting power grids and satellites. The event, exceeding initial forecasts, caused geomagnetic disturbances and stunning auroras visible at unusually low latitudes. As Solar Cycle 25 peaks, experts warn of increased space weather events, posing risks to technology and daily life.

Lucy Guo, the youngest self-made billionaire, attributes her success to her frugal upbringing and early entrepreneurial spirit. Despite disappointing her immigrant parents by dropping out of Carnegie Mellon, she pursued the Thiel Fellowship and founded successful ventures like Scale AI and Passes.

‘I chose a better future’: Youngest female billionaire on why she dropped out of college

Lucy Guo, the youngest self-made billionaire, attributes her success to her frugal upbringing and early entrepreneurial spirit. Despite disappointing her immigrant parents by dropping out of Carnegie Mellon, she pursued the Thiel Fellowship and founded successful ventures like Scale AI and Passes.

A Delhi-Kolkata IndiGo flight faced a significant delay due to a dispute between crew members and a passenger. The crew accused the passenger, a lawyer, of disruptive behavior, including chanting a religious slogan and consuming alcohol on board.

Delhi-Kolkata IndiGo chaos: Flyer, crew spar over Har Har Mahadev slogan; flight held up 3 hrs

A Delhi-Kolkata IndiGo flight faced a significant delay due to a dispute between crew members and a passenger. The crew accused the passenger, a lawyer, of disruptive behavior, including chanting a religious slogan and consuming alcohol on board.

Ravichandran Ashwin is in talks to potentially become the first high-profile Indian cricketer to play in the Big Bash League. Cricket Australia has approached the veteran off-spinner, who recently retired from the IPL, with Melbourne being a possible destination.

Post IPL retirement plans: R Ashwin eyes shocking BBL debut – talks already underway

Ravichandran Ashwin is in talks to potentially become the first high-profile Indian cricketer to play in the Big Bash League. Cricket Australia has approached the veteran off-spinner, who recently retired from the IPL, with Melbourne being a possible destination.

China parade: Xi, Putin, Kim in attendance as Beijing flexes military might- watch

China military parade: Xi, Putin, Kim in attendance as Beijing flexes military might- watch

Manoj Jarange ended his hunger strike after the Maharashtra government conceded to several demands aimed at simplifying the process for Marathas with Kunbi antecedents to obtain OBC certificates. While blanket reservation was deemed legally untenable, the government agreed to implement the Hyderabad gazette and establish village-level committees to facilitate certificate issuance.

Maratha quota row: Not all of Jarange’s demands accepted by govt; what latest assurance means

Manoj Jarange ended his hunger strike after the Maharashtra government conceded to several demands aimed at simplifying the process for Marathas with Kunbi antecedents to obtain OBC certificates. While blanket reservation was deemed legally untenable, the government agreed to implement the Hyderabad gazette and establish village-level committees to facilitate certificate issuance.

The US House of Representatives committee has released the initial set of documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Over 33,000 pages were uploaded to the committee website. The Justice Department provided these records. Committee aims for full transparency. More records are expected, with redactions to protect victims. This follows criticism of the Trump administration regarding document release.

Epstein Files: US House panel releases first batch; 33,000 investigation documents made public

The US House of Representatives committee has released the initial set of documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Over 33,000 pages were uploaded to the committee website. The Justice Department provided these records. Committee aims for full transparency. More records are expected, with redactions to protect victims. This follows criticism of the Trump administration regarding document release.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced upcoming GST reforms aimed at creating a more open and transparent economy, reducing compliance burdens for small businesses. The proposed changes include simplifying the tax slab structure, streamlining registration and filing processes, and addressing rate concerns across various industries.

Next-gen GST reforms will make economy transparent: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced upcoming GST reforms aimed at creating a more open and transparent economy, reducing compliance burdens for small businesses. The proposed changes include simplifying the tax slab structure, streamlining registration and filing processes, and addressing rate concerns across various industries.

Following heavy rain and floods, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is set to airlift nine pieces of heavy construction equipment to restore the damaged Kullu-Manali highway. Restoration work is underway at 12 completely damaged and five partially damaged locations on NH-21. The NHAI has requested assistance from the Himachal Pradesh government to expedite the process.

NHAI to fly in heavy equipment to fix Kullu-Manali highway

Following heavy rain and floods, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is set to airlift nine pieces of heavy construction equipment to restore the damaged Kullu-Manali highway. Restoration work is underway at 12 completely damaged and five partially damaged locations on NH-21. The NHAI has requested assistance from the Himachal Pradesh government to expedite the process.

Delta Corp has put its Rs 2,000-2,500 crore integrated resort-cum-casino township project in Goa on hold due to uncertainty surrounding potential GST slab changes. The company fears that a proposed 40% GST rate on casinos would render the sector unviable, impacting jobs, tourism, and revenue collection. Delta Corp is also concerned about retrospective GST demands.

Proposed 40% GST will cripple business, says top casino operator

Delta Corp has put its Rs 2,000-2,500 crore integrated resort-cum-casino township project in Goa on hold due to uncertainty surrounding potential GST slab changes. The company fears that a proposed 40% GST rate on casinos would render the sector unviable, impacting jobs, tourism, and revenue collection. Delta Corp is also concerned about retrospective GST demands.

The government has lifted restrictions on ethanol production from various sugarcane sources for the 2025-26 ethanol supply year, prompting a surge in sugar stocks. This decision, aimed at boosting ethanol supply, comes as oil marketing companies prepare to issue tenders. The government will monitor sugar diversion to ensure adequate domestic sweetener availability.

‘Green signal’: Govt lifts curbs on ethanol from cane; sugar rallies, tenders expected

The government has lifted restrictions on ethanol production from various sugarcane sources for the 2025-26 ethanol supply year, prompting a surge in sugar stocks. This decision, aimed at boosting ethanol supply, comes as oil marketing companies prepare to issue tenders. The government will monitor sugar diversion to ensure adequate domestic sweetener availability.