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India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation during Independence Day celebrations at the historic Red Fort in Delhi, India, August 15, 2025. — Reuters Modi announces most major tax reform in eight years. Move could spur consumption but pinch tax revenues. Decision seen helping Modi in trade fight and local politics. NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s deepest tax cuts in eight years will strain government revenues but are winning praise from businesses and political pundits who say they will bolster his image in an ongoing trade fight with Washington.In the biggest tax overhaul since 2017, Modi’s government on…
Photo: Late Terence Stamp on turning point of his career: ‘This is it’Terence Stamp has died at the age of 87.As per The Hollywood Reporter, the actor passed away on Sunday, 17th August 2025, morning, as confirmed by his family. The veteran British actor was famed for his commanding screen presence and iconic turn as General Zod in 1978’s Superman and its 1980 sequel. Beyond his professional life, Stamp also moved in high-profile circles, counting Princess Diana among his friends.In a statement, Stamp’s loved ones said, “He leaves behind an extraordinary body of work, both as an actor and as a…
United’s expensively-assembled new forward line draw a blank as Arsenal began title campaign with a tight win at Old Trafford.Arsenal kept Manchester United’s expensively assembled forward line at bay and scored again from a set piece to win 1-0 at Old Trafford in the marquee match in the opening round of English football’s Premier League.Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori nodded in from close range in the 13th minute on Sunday after United back-up goalkeeper Altay Bayındır flapped at the ball from a corner whipped in by Declan Rice.After finishing second for the past three seasons, the pressure is on Arsenal boss…
The ARIIS Infrastructure Automation System (ARIIS), which is applied by the Roads and Transport Authority in Dubai, is.
Muslims pray before the Kaaba, Islam’s most sacred site, during Ramadan in Mecca. — AFPThe Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has announced a one-day extension in the deadline for receiving applications under the government’s Hajj-2026 scheme.According to ministry spokesperson Muhammad Umar Butt, designated banks will continue accepting applications on Monday, August 18, under the “first-come, first-served” policy. However, the ministry’s online portal, which remained open until midnight on August 16, will not be made operational again. The spokesperson said that more than 110,000 applications had been received over the past 12 days, while around 7,000 seats remain vacant…
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reacts as he attends a press conference held by President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin following their meeting to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, in Anchorage, Alaska, US, August 15, 2025. — ReutersThe United States will keep trying to create a scenario to help end Russia’s war in Ukraine, but that might not be possible, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told CBS on Sunday.”If peace is not going to be possible here and this is just going to continue on as a war, people…
Simon Kinberg drops galactic secret about ‘Star Wars’ trilogySimon Kinberg, best known for his work on the X-Men franchise, revealed that Andor served as his inspiration for the upcoming Star Wars trilogy.For the unversed, it has been some time since a Star Wars story caught much attention like the one about Diego Luna’s Cassian Andor from 2022 to 2025. After his prequel series ended with its second season, another creator from the Star Wars world shared how much it meant to him and what he is planning next.Talking to Nerdtropolis about his new Star Wars trilogy, the 52-year-old American filmmaker…
Apple to launch iPhone X Fold: Check price and features Apple is reportedly preparing to launch its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone X Fold, which is expected to come packed with high-end specifications.The device will feature 12GB RAM with storage options of 64GB, 256GB, and 512GB, along with a 5000mAh battery supporting wireless charging and 18W fast charging.On the camera side, the iPhone X Fold will sport a triple rear camera setup — 12MP wide, 12MP telephoto, and 12MP ultra-wide lenses — while the front camera will be 12MP with an additional SL 3D sensor. The phone will also support…
Dozens of activists are on the run from authorities in the China-ruled city after a crackdown on civil liberties.A Hong Kong pro-democracy activist and a former parliamentarian wanted by the city’s Chinese authorities have been granted asylum in Britain and Australia, more than four years after facing criminal charges over the 2019 antigovernment protests.Tony Chung, an activist who was imprisoned under Hong Kong’s sweeping national security law, and Ted Hui, a former lawmaker facing trial for his role in the mass demonstrations, both announced over the weekend that they have received asylum in Britain and Australia, respectively, where they now…
Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, attended, on Sunday, the reception held by Abdullah Hussein Ahmed Al Hammadi, at the wedding of his son Rashid, to Karima Muhammad Mahmoud Al -Qaisiya. The ceremony was held in the Supervisor Council in Abu Dhabi, in the presence of a group of family, friends and invitees, who participated in the grooms and their families with their joy on this happy occasion. Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak offered congratulations and blessings to the newlyweds and their families, wishing them a happy and stable family life. And that God bless them…