Alcaraz Returns to US Open After Four-Month Wrist Injury Layoff

GST Council to Meet Sept 12 to Simplify Registration and Automate Cancellations

The GST Council is scheduled to meet on September 12 to discuss reforms aimed at making business registration more efficient. A key focus will be on businesses whose monthly tax credits exceed Rs 2.5 lakh. The agenda also covers increased automation and revised procedures for cancelling GST registrations. The meeting follows a round of GST rate changes that came into effect in September 2025. It also coincides with the rollout of a simplified tax scheme for small businesses set to launch on November 1.

BJP chief Nitin Nabin pulls up 3 MPs for visiting Sajjan Kumar residence

MJ Gopalan Chose Cricket Over 1936 Olympic Gold, Played Only One Test

MJ Gopalan faced a defining career choice in 1936, having to pick between joining India's Olympic hockey squad or going on a cricket tour. He opted for cricket, inadvertently missing out on Olympic gold as India's hockey team, led by Dhyan Chand, claimed the title that year. Despite strong performances in first-class cricket, Gopalan's international career amounted to just a single Test match. His story remains a rare example of a sportsman who excelled across two major disciplines yet sacrificed historic glory for one over the other.

Tamil Nadu teacher booked for abetment after Dalit student dies by suicide

A Dalit teenager in Tamil Nadu died by suicide after allegedly being subjected to casteist slurs and humiliation by her school's headmistress. The teacher has been booked on abetment of suicide charges following the incident. Relatives of the deceased took to the streets demanding stronger action against the school official. Police have amended the case to include the serious allegations of caste-based abuse. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the matter.