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Mohit Sehgal trolls nostalgia, Miley Jab Hum Tum hits 17
Actor Mohit Sehgal marked the seventeenth anniversary of Miley Jab Hum Tum with a social media post featuring the cast. He tagged colleagues Arjun Bijlani, Sanaya Irani, Rati Pandey, Jaskaran Singh, Abhishek Sharma, and Navina Bole. The Star One series premiered in September 2008, focusing on Excel College students' lives and relationships. Sunshine Productions developed this youth oriented program that appealed to urban audiences through modern storytelling approaches. The show featured two main romantic pairs that became popular with viewers. Sehgal played Samrat while Irani portrayed Gunjan, forming one beloved couple. Bijlani and Pandey played Mayank and Nupur respectively, creating the second central partnership. The actors Sehgal...
Modi's tax cuts fail to reach Bengal milk buyers
The Indian government's recent GST reduction on milk products has failed to translate into lower consumer prices across West Bengal. Despite dealers purchasing inventory under the revised tax structure, retail costs remain unchanged for buyers. Biplob Majumdar, who operates a Bangla Dairy outlet in Sodepur within North 24 Parganas district, confirmed that wholesale acquisition costs decreased while customer pricing stayed constant. The dealer explained that GST exemptions at the retail level mean no tax adjustments pass through to final purchasers. This gap between wholesale savings and consumer benefits highlights implementation challenges in the new tax framework. The government launched GST 2.0 on September 22, condensing four...
China bags Myanmar ports as junta to stage sham polls
Beijing advances strategic partnerships through the China-Myanmar Economic Corridor, which forms part of the Belt and Road Initiative. This network grants China access to Indian Ocean waters through Myanmar's territory. The Kyaukphyu Special Economic Zone serves as a central component of Chinese economic ambitions in the region. September witnessed multiple Myanmar military leaders traveling to Beijing following coup leader Min Aung Hlaing's earlier diplomatic visit. Defense Minister General Maung Maung Including other high-ranking officials discussed military cooperation and technology exchanges. Myanmar's Prime Minister attended business forums in Nanning to encourage additional Chinese investment. China supports Myanmar's scheduled...
Pakistan rains bombs on Pashtoons as KP massacre sparks outrage
Human rights organizations condemned Pakistan's military for attacking Pashtun civilians in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province this week. The Baloch Yakjehti Committee described the violence as systematic genocide targeting minority populations within Pakistan. Pakistani Air Force operations killed more than thirty residents of Matre Dara village in Tirah valley. Women and children comprised several victims of the Monday strikes that also wounded many others. The committee stated Pakistan transforms weapons against citizens rather than protecting them from harm. Similar attacks have occurred throughout Balochistan and other regions according to advocacy groups. The Baloch Voice for Justice characterized these bombings as violations of...
Jamal torches Hyderabad with 62 as Yadav nails wild par-4 ace
Bangladeshi golfer Jamal Hossain strengthened his position at the Telangana Golconda Masters 2025 with an exceptional second-round performance at Hyderabad Golf Association. The tournament leader fired an eight-under 62 to establish a three-shot advantage over his nearest competitor. His bogey-free tournament record pushed his total to 17-under 123 after two rounds of play. Chandigarh's Akshay Sharma maintained second place with a four-under 64, bringing his total to 14-under 126. Fellow Chandigarh player Angad Cheema claimed third position at 12-under 128 after matching the day's best score of 62. Chandarjeet Yadav created Professional Golf Tour of India history by achieving the first hole-in-one on a Par-4 hole. His remarkable shot...
Modi slashes tractor GST to 5 percent, Neemuch farmers party
The Central government implemented a substantial reduction in tractor taxation rates under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership on September 22. The Goods and Services Tax dropped from 12 percent to 5 percent as part of comprehensive GST 2.0 reforms. Farmers achieve direct savings ranging from Rs 20,000 to Rs 1,00,000 per tractor purchase depending on model specifications. Agricultural communities across Madhya Pradesh's Neemuch district demonstrate heightened purchasing activity following the tax adjustment. Tractor dealerships report increased customer visits and sales during the festive season period. Local farmers express gratitude for the government's agricultural support measures that make machinery more affordable. The...
iPhones storm the US as India smartphone exports skyrocket 39 percent
India achieved remarkable smartphone export growth during August, with shipments reaching $1.53 billion compared to $1.09 billion the previous year. The India Cellular and Electronics Association reported a 39 percent increase that contradicted recent slowdown claims. United States purchases surged dramatically, rising 148 percent from $388 million to $965 million during the same month. The association emphasized that American market demand drove exceptional performance throughout the fiscal period. Export revenues for April through August 2025 totaled a record $11.7 billion, representing 55 percent growth over last year's $7.6 billion. First-quarter shipments to America alone generated $8.43 billion, marking 193 percent expansion from...
Sonu Sood grilled for 7 hours as 1xBet scandal snares stars
The Enforcement Directorate questioned actor Sonu Sood for more than seven hours Wednesday regarding the 1xBet money laundering investigation. Officials examined the performer's connections to the online betting platform after summoning him to their office. The agency previously interrogated former cricketer Yuvraj Singh on Tuesday alongside actress Anveshi Jain. Both individuals provided personal documents and details about their promotional arrangements with the gambling company. Former player Robin Uthappa faced similar questioning on Monday. Authorities launched their probe following a lavish celebration hosted by a 1xBet founder in the United Arab Emirates. The investigation revealed a massive hawala operation worth Rs 5,000 crore...
Pak army dumps Baloch bodies as cops storm university protest
Human rights organizations reported Wednesday that Pakistani forces killed at least two more Baloch civilians through extrajudicial means. The deaths continue a pattern of persecution marked by rising killings and enforced disappearances throughout Balochistan province. Pakistani forces killed Zaheer Baloch from Gebun in Kech district during a staged encounter on September 19. Authorities had forcibly taken him from his home five months earlier on April 16. Paank, the human rights department of the Baloch National Movement, described his case as another example of systematic disappearances and killings. Pakistani Frontier Corps personnel disappeared Mehraj Ahmed on September 5 while he traveled from Buleda to Turbat city. Authorities...
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