Dewald Brevis became the costliest player in SA20 history, fetching R16.5 million from Pretoria Capitals after a fierce bidding war. Aiden Markram, a two-time SA20 champion, was acquired by Durban’s Super Giants for R14 million. Veteran Imran Tahir joined Joburg Super Kings, while notable players like Andile Phehlukwayo and Mustafizur Rahman went unsold.
Apple has launched the iPhone 17 series in India. The iPhone 17 Pro Max 2TB costs Rs 2,29,900. The phones come in deep blue, cosmic orange, and silver. The iPhone 17 Pro has a starting price of Rs 134,900. The new phones have better displays and the A19 Pro chip. The camera system includes three 48MP Fusion cameras.
Apple unveiled its 2025 iPhone lineup, featuring the iPhone Air, iPhone 17, and Pro models. All boast 120Hz displays and 48MP Fusion cameras. The iPhone Air stands out as the thinnest model, while Pro versions see the return of aluminum frames. Pre-orders and India pricing were also announced.
Swedish telecom giant Ericsson is cutting around 100 technical jobs in Canada, according to reports. The move, announced on September 8th with an effective date of October 31st, is part of a global streamlining effort. Ericsson aims to align its Canadian network management services with worldwide operations, utilizing common tools and processes.
Laken Snelling, a former University of Kentucky cheerleader, was arrested after her newborn baby was found dead in her apartment closet. She faces charges including abuse of a corpse and tampering with evidence. The cause of death is undetermined, and Snelling is currently out on bond awaiting her next court hearing while the investigation continues.
Behind the success of Edmonton Oilers stars Leon Draisaitl and Darnell Nurse. there is a friendship. A bond between their partners, Celeste Desjardins and Mikayla Nurse. The two women often show support for each other, and Celeste’s heartfelt Instagram post for Mikayla’s 30th birthday gave fans another glimpse of their strong connection beyond the ice and the NHL spotlight.
Negotiations between India and the European Union for a Free Trade Agreement are progressing positively, with approximately 60% of the chapters already finalized. EU Commissioners are scheduled to visit New Delhi in September to accelerate discussions. Germany has pledged its support to encourage the European Commission to finalize the FTA, aiming to strengthen economic ties between the EU and India.
Internet services faced disruptions across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East due to damaged undersea cables in the Red Sea. Experts suspect commercial shipping activity, specifically dragging anchors, as the likely cause. The incident affected connectivity in at least 10 countries, highlighting the vulnerability of critical global communication infrastructure in a congested and strategic waterway.
ITR filing FY 2024-25: The Income Tax Department has extended the ITR filing deadline for AY 2025-26 to September 15, 2025, for non-audit taxpayers. This extension, from the usual July 31st, accommodates changes in ITR forms. Taxpayers are advised to file before the deadline to avoid penalties, including late fees up to Rs 5,000 and a 1% monthly interest on outstanding taxes.
