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India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025: UAE schedule shift sets up rare three-meeting scenario
Asia Cup 2025 in the UAE (Sep 9–28) could feature India and Pakistan up to three times—group stage, Super 4, and the final. Organizers have pushed most start times to 8:00 PM IST to suit prime-time viewing, with one day game on Sep 15 in Abu Dhabi. India, the defending champions with a record eight titles, begin on Sep 10 against the UAE. The final is slated for Sep 28 in Dubai, with a reserve day on Sep 29.
US Tariffs: Trump’s 50% Duty on India Kicks In, Trade and Jobs on the Line
Washington has enforced a 50% tariff on Indian exports after doubling an earlier 25% levy, tying the move to India’s Russian oil purchases. The duties could hit $48–87 billion in shipments, from textiles and jewelry to machinery and food. Analysts warn of job losses in export hubs and a weaker spot for India in global value chains. Both governments now face tough choices on negotiation, exemptions, and possible retaliation.
International Booker Prize 2025: Banu Mushtaq’s ‘Heart Lamp’ Makes History for Kannada Literature
Banu Mushtaq’s Heart Lamp becomes the first Kannada-language work and first short story collection to win the 2025 International Booker Prize. Translated by Deepa Bhasthi, the book centers Muslim women’s lives in southern India across three decades of writing. Rooted in the Bandaya Sahitya movement, the win signals a breakthrough for regional Indian literature and literary translation on the world stage.
Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe ODI Series 2025: Schedule, IST timings, squads and live streaming for India
Sri Lanka’s tour of Zimbabwe features 2 ODIs and 3 T20Is in Harare from Aug 29 to Sep 7, 2025. The first ODI began with Sri Lanka 81/1 after 19.3 overs. We list full schedule with IST timings, confirmed squads, and the latest on how to watch in India. The T20Is double up as prep for Zimbabwe’s T20 World Cup Africa Regional Final.
Vishal engagement on birthday: Sai Dhanshika and actor exchange rings in Chennai; wedding after Nadigar Sangam project
Tamil actors Vishal and Sai Dhanshika got engaged on August 29, 2025, in a private ceremony at Vishal’s Chennai home, the same day as his birthday. They postponed their wedding to focus on completing the Nadigar Sangam building project, which Vishal oversees as General Secretary. Photos from the traditional ceremony drew warm wishes from fans and colleagues. A September wedding window is being considered, depending on project timelines.
Trump travel ban 2025: No evidence of Pakistan U-turn, but questions linger
Rumors claim a U-turn removed Pakistan from new US travel restrictions in 2025. Publicly accessible sources show no concrete, country-specific policy change for Pakistan. Here’s the background, what a real shift would look like, and how travelers can verify their status.
Zeishan Quadri faces multiple fraud cases: Rs 1.5 crore cheating FIR, car theft claim, hotel dues
Actor-writer Zeishan Quadri, known for Gangs of Wasseypur, is under investigation in several fraud-related cases. A key FIR alleges cheating a co-producer of around Rs 1.5 crore meant for a web series. Separate complaints accuse him of mortgaging a producer’s Audi and skipping hotel payments in Ranchi. Police cases span Mumbai and Jharkhand, with probes ongoing and no public response from Quadri yet.
Stock Market Holiday: Muharram 2025 falls on Sunday; NSE, BSE to trade as usual on July 7
Muharram 2025 is on Sunday, July 6, so there’s no extra market holiday on Monday. NSE and BSE will open for normal trading on July 7 with regular sessions. Here’s the confirmed schedule, the 2025 holiday lineup, and what traders should plan for.
2025 Australian Open: Fact-checking the buzz and the contenders to watch
A viral claim about Serena Williams winning a first-round match in 49 minutes couldn’t be verified in current search results, but her legacy still frames the conversation heading into the 2025 Australian Open. Here’s what’s real, what’s unclear, and who to watch in Melbourne, from Djokovic and Alcaraz to Gauff and Pegula, plus the defending champions and the storylines shaping Week 1.
Toyota Urban Cruiser EV India launch: expected price, specs, range, rivals
Toyota’s first all-electric SUV for India, the Urban Cruiser EV, is nearing launch after a public showing at GIIAS 2025. Built alongside Maruti’s e Vitara in Gujarat, it will offer 49kWh and 61kWh batteries, Level 2 ADAS, and up to 150kW fast charging. Prices are expected to start around Rs 20 lakh ex-showroom. Deliveries could begin late 2025 or early 2026, taking on Creta EV, Curvv EV, ZS EV, and more.