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September 5, 2025 10:22 AM

Former NZ captain Ross Taylor to play for Samoa in shock comeback

Former New Zealand captain Ross Taylor is coming out of retirement to represent Samoa, the country of his mother's birth, in a boost to the Pacific Island nation's hopes of qualifying for next year's Twenty20 World Cup. The 41-year-old, who scored m...

September 5, 2025 10:10 AM

Sabalenka battles back to beat Pegula and reach US Open final

World number one Aryna Sabalenka fought back to keep her U.S. Open title defence rolling on Thursday by beating American Jessica Pegula 4-6 6-3 6-4 in a pressure-packed semi-final. The Belarusian recovered from a nervy start in a rematch of the 20...

September 5, 2025 5:44 PM

Thai parliament to vote on new PM, as Thaksin jets off amid chaos

Thailand's parliament is set to choose a new prime minister on Friday, after days of political chaos, in a vote that could be overshadowed by the dramatic departure from the country of its most powerful politician Thaksin Shinawatra. Polarising bill...

September 5, 2025 9:20 AM

Symbol of unity, cultural pride: PM Modi greets nation on Onam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended greetings on the occasion of Onam, wishing joy, good health and prosperity to all. “Wishing everyone a very happy Onam! May this beautiful festival bring renewed joy, good health and abundant prosper...

September 4, 2025 7:46 PM

Sweet or salted, popcorn now under single 5% GST slab

The GST Council has ruled that all varieties of popcorn will now attract a uniform 5% GST under the new regime. The decision ends years of confusion over how popcorn should be taxed. Earlier, loose salted popcorn was charged 5% GST, packaged or bran...

 

Last updated on: 10th Oct 2025