We have ‘lost’ India and Russia to ‘dark china’, says Donald Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday (September 5, 2025) said India and Russia appear to have been “lost” to China, following the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting in Tianjin, China. “Looks like we’ve lost India and Russia to deepest, darkest China. May they have a long and prosperous future together!” Mr. Trump wrote on the social media platform TruthSocial, along with an old photograph of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Chinese President Xi Jinping seen together. On India, Russia and China ties, Mr. Trump said, “May they have a long and prosperous future together.”
Mumbai police launch investigation after receiving message threatening to ‘blow up’ city
Mumbai Police have launched an investigation after they received threat messages on their WhatsApp number on Thursday (September 4, 2025), claiming that Mumbai will be blown up, officials told The Hindu. “We will blow up Mumbai,” the message said. Other messages used foul language against the Mumbai Police. We have registered a case and are investigating the matter,” an official told The Hindu. “Precautions are being taken. But preliminary investigation has revealed that it was a hoax call,” a top official of the Mumbai Police said.
Lookout circular issued against actor Shilpa Shetty, husband Raj Kundra in ₹60 crore cheating case
The Mumbai police have issued a Lookout Circular (LOC) against Bollywood actor Shilpa Shetty and her businessman husband Raj Kundra in connection with a ₹60 crore cheating case, officials said on Friday (September 5, 2025). The LOC was issued by the Economic Offences Wing of the city police as the couple makes frequent international trips, an official said. A case was registered against the actor and her husband at Juhu police station on August 14 for allegedly duping a businessman of nearly ₹60 crore in a loan-cum-investment deal, he said.
President Murmu honours 45 teachers with National Teacher Awards
President Droupadi Murmu on Friday (September 5, 2025) gave the National Teacher Awards to 45 teachers from across the country for their exemplary contribution to teaching and learning. From novel methods of teaching and dedication to students’ growth to attempts to enhance learning achievements in difficult environments, the awardees were recognised at the annual award ceremony. Among the awardees is M. Devananda Kumar, Faculty of Telugu at Dr Lakireddy Hanimireddy Government Degree College, Mylavaram, Andhra Pradesh, who has received the award for his innovative teaching practices.
‘Will approach Supreme Court against ‘injustice’: Sibal on High Court rejecting Umar Khalid’s bail plea
Days after the Delhi High Court denied bail to Umar Khalid in the Delhi riots case, senior advocate Kapil Sibal on Friday (September 5, 2025) said Article 21 had been violated and “we will approach the Supreme Court” against the “injustice”. The Rajya Sabha MP also questioned where India’s democracy was heading with political parties not raising such issues, thinking that this may harm them politically. “Where is our democracy going? We don’t want to do the right thing and raise our voice for it. Our lawyers, the middle class and society are silent. But life depends on hope and we will approach the Supreme Court and expect that we will be heard,” Mr. Sibal said.
GST reforms will cause ₹3,700 crore revenue loss to government: SBI report
The State Bank of India (SBI), in its latest research report, said reforms in Goods & Services Tax (GST) through reduction in rates will cause a minimal revenue loss of ₹3,700 crore. The government estimates the net fiscal impact of GST rates rationalisation will be ₹48,000 crore on an annualised basis. According to the report, given the growth and consumption boost, the minimal revenue loss is estimated at ₹3,700 crore and will have no impact on the fiscal deficit. The report said the GST rate rationalisation will largely have a positive impact on the banking sector owing to meaningful cost efficiencies.
Anutin Charnvirakul wins vote in Parliament, set to become Thailand’s next Prime Minister
Veteran Thailand politician Anutin Charnvirakul won a vote in Parliament on Friday (September 5, 2025) to become the country’s next Prime Minister, according to an unofficial running tally broadcast live on television. Mr. Anutin, leader of the Bhumjaithai party, won more than 247 votes — the required majority — from the House of Representatives’ 492 active members. His total must be certified after voting is completed. He and his government are expected to take office a few days after obtaining a formal appointment from King Maha Vajiralongkorn.
Centre to keep vigil to ensure GST benefits passed fully to consumers, says Piyush Goyal
The Centre will keep vigil to ensure that the benefits of GST rationalisation are passed on fully to consumers, Union Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday (September 5, 2025), stating that the industry has given him assurance that the entire fall in taxes on various items will be reflected in their prices. “While the Centre will maintain vigilance to ensure that consumers get the full benefits of reduced taxes, states should also monitor it,” he said while addressing a BJP press conference.
Two powerful aftershocks hit Afghanistan after earthquakes killed 2,200
Two powerful aftershocks shook eastern Afghanistan in a span of 12 hours, the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) said, triggering fears of more deaths and destruction on Friday (September 5, 2025) in a region where about 2,200 people died in quakes in four days. Friday’s (September 5, 2025) earthquake of magnitude 5.4 struck the southeast at a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles), GFZ said, hours after one late on Thursday (September 4, 2025) night.
Britain’s Duchess of Kent passes away
Britain’s Duchess of Kent, the wife of the cousin of the late Queen Elizabeth and best known for her long association with the Wimbledon tennis tournament, has died aged 92, Buckingham Palace said on Friday (September 5, 2025). Born Katharine Worsley, she joined the royal family when she married Prince Edward, the Duke of Kent, in 1961 after meeting him five years earlier when he was stationed at a military barracks in northern England. “The King and Queen and all Members of the royal family join the Duke of Kent, his children and grandchildren in mourning their loss and remembering fondly the duchess’s life-long devotion to all the organisations with which she was associated, her passion for music and her empathy for young people,” it said in a statement.
ICC announces Women’s ODI World Cup schedule
The International Cricket Council announced that the upcoming edition of the eight-team women’s ODI World Cup will take place from September 30 to November 2 across five venues in India and Sri Lanka. The Sri Lankan capital will be organising all games featuring Pakistan. The venues for the knockouts will depend on Pakistan’s qualification, as two alternative venues have been identified for one semifinal and the final. The eight teams that will feature in the Women’s World Cup are India, Australia, England, South Africa, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Pakistan. The teams will clash in 28 league matches in a round-robin format.
Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather set to meet in exhibition boxing match in 2026
Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather Jr. are set to meet in an early 2026 matchup of boxing Hall of Famers. Tyson, who will turn 60 next year, will return to the ring after his loss to Jake Paul last year in an eight-round bout. He’ll meet the unbeaten Mayweather, 48, who said the “exhibition will give the fans what they want”. Tyson said in the release announcing the fight, “When CSI came to me about stepping in the ring with Floyd Mayweather, I thought, ‘No way this happens.’ But Floyd said yes.”
Published – September 05, 2025 06:18 pm IST
