On mines and minerals bill, Patnaik reaches across the aisle to BJP MPs

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

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

Carlos Alcaraz makes his competitive return at the US Open in New York following a four-month absence due to a wrist injury. The Spanish star opens his campaign against Roman Safiullin in the first round of the Grand Slam tournament. Alcaraz is looking to rebuild his form and confidence after his recovery. He is among several top contenders at the event, with world number one Jannik Sinner and veteran Novak Djokovic also in the draw. His comeback has drawn significant attention from the global tennis community.

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.