September 11, 2025

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Former Australia Captain Michael Clarke Diagnosed with Skin Cancer

Michael Clarke, one of Australia’s greatest batters and a former captain, has revealed that he has been diagnosed with skin cancer. Clarke shared an update on his health via social media, while also urging his followers to undergo regular health check-ups. In a post on Instagram, the 43-year-old wrote:“Skin cancer is real! Especially in Australia. Another one cut out of my nose today. A friendly reminder to get your skin checked. Prevention is better than cure but in my case, regular check-ups and early detection is key. So grateful that @drbishsoliman_ got it early.” Clarke’s Cricketing Legacy Renowned for his elegant stroke play and sharp cricketing brain, Clarke represented Australia from 2004 to 2015, playing 115 Tests, 245 ODIs, and 34 T20Is. As captain, he led Australia in 74 Tests (47 wins, 16 losses) and 139 ODIs, overseeing some of the country’s most successful campaigns. His tenure included a 5-0 Ashes triumph in 2013–14 and the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup victory on home soil. Clarke remains one of Australia’s finest and most successful leaders in modern cricket. Understanding Skin Cancer Skin cancer develops due to the abnormal growth of skin cells, most often triggered by prolonged exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun or tanning beds. It is the most common form of cancer worldwide, but early detection significantly improves treatment outcomes. Australia has the highest rates of skin cancer globally, owing to its high UV index, geographic location, and a large fair-skinned population. Medical data shows that two in three Australians are likely to be diagnosed with some form of skin cancer by the age of 70.

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US Tariffs on India Over Russian Oil Purchases Deepen Rift

The United States has imposed steep new tariffs on India over its continued purchases of discounted Russian oil, striking a blow to the world’s fastest-growing large economy and straining relations between Washington and New Delhi. The punitive 25 per cent levy, applied on top of an existing 25 per cent “reciprocal” tariff, came into effect at 12:01 am US Eastern time on Wednesday. This move has pushed India’s tariff levels among the highest in the world. Escalation After Failed Talks President Donald Trump’s decision to double tariffs on India marked a sharp escalation following the collapse of recent trade talks. Alyssa Ayres, a former US State Department official now at George Washington University, described the sudden deterioration in ties as “head-spinning.” Indian analysts believe the move was aimed at pressuring Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine. However, despite higher costs, India has continued to import Russian crude, though at reduced levels. “Trump is trying to get at Putin, and India is a soft target to do so,” said Ashok Malik, chair of The Asia Group’s India practice and a former foreign ministry adviser. Economic Impact on India The Global Trade Research Initiative, a New Delhi-based think tank, warned that Indian exports to the US could fall sharply—from $86.5 billion in 2025 to about $50 billion by 2026. Sectors such as textiles, gems, jewellery, shrimp, and carpets are expected to suffer the most, with exports potentially collapsing by up to 70 per cent, threatening hundreds of thousands of jobs. Standard Chartered Bank estimated the tariffs could reduce India’s GDP growth by as much as 1 percentage point. However, Anubhuti Sahay, head of India economic research at the bank, pointed out that India’s domestic-driven economy is less exposed than export-dependent Asian economies. Wider Tariff War In addition to general tariffs, Washington is planning sector-specific duties covering semiconductors, consumer electronics, and pharmaceuticals. India is now among the worst-affected nations in Trump’s global tariff war, with duties on par with Brazil’s and exceeding those on China, whose new trade terms are still under negotiation. “I think India could survive 25 per cent… but 50 per cent is a completely different scenario,” warned Mark Linscott, a former US trade negotiator who now advises companies in both countries. Stalled Negotiations and New Alignments Trade talks between the two sides stalled over New Delhi’s refusal to open its vast agricultural and dairy markets—sectors that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has vowed to “never compromise.” In response, US negotiators called off a planned trip to India this week. Amid mounting tensions, India has begun strengthening its engagement with Russia and China. Prime Minister Modi is set to make his first visit to China in seven years this weekend to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. Meanwhile, External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar last week urged Russian businesses to engage “more intensively” with India.

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Russian Strikes Kill 15, Including Children, in Kyiv as Moscow Escalates War

Russia unleashed a wave of missile and drone strikes across Ukraine early Thursday, killing at least 15 people—including four children—in one of the deadliest attacks on Kyiv in recent months. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said the assault was Moscow’s response to renewed diplomatic efforts to end the war. In Kyiv, rescuers pulled bodies from the rubble of a partly destroyed apartment block on the city’s left bank, while officials reported at least 38 people wounded. Explosions rocked seven districts, damaging residential buildings as well as the headquarters of the EU mission to Ukraine and the British Council. Mayor Vitali Klitschko described the assault as among the heaviest on the capital in months. Ukraine’s military said Russian strikes hit 13 locations nationwide, targeting energy facilities and infrastructure. In central Vinnytsia region, an attack on a railway hub knocked out power for 60,000 residents. National grid operator Ukrenergo confirmed damage to energy facilities, as officials warned Moscow is likely to intensify strikes on the power grid ahead of winter. Zelenskiy condemned Russia’s escalation, saying, “Russia chooses ballistics instead of the negotiating table. It chooses to continue killing instead of ending the war.” Western leaders also denounced the strikes, with European Council President Antonio Costa calling them “deliberate” attacks and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer accusing Vladimir Putin of “killing children and civilians, and sabotaging hopes of peace.” Ukraine’s air defences reported shooting down 26 of 31 missiles and 563 of nearly 600 drones launched by Russia. Moscow’s Defence Ministry claimed it struck military industrial sites and air bases, while also announcing that its own air defences intercepted more than 100 Ukrainian drones across seven regions. Kyiv’s drone forces said they targeted oil refineries in southern Russia. The strike comes as Moscow pushes a grinding offensive in eastern Ukraine and intensifies long-range attacks, aiming to pressure Kyiv into territorial concessions. Despite high-level meetings involving U.S. President Donald Trump, Zelenskiy, and Russian officials, efforts to broker peace have stalled since the invasion began in February 2022.

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मप्र में ऊर्जा कंपनियों में 51 हजार नियुक्तियां, 1,000 को नियुक्ति पत्र बांटे गए

मुख्यमंत्री मोहन यादव ने मंगलवार को राजधानी में आयोजित एक समारोह में राज्य की ऊर्जा कंपनियों में चयनित 1,000 से अधिक अभ्यर्थियों को नियुक्ति पत्र सौंपे। इस अवसर पर उन्होंने घोषणा की कि राज्य की ऊर्जा कंपनियों में कुल 51,000 लोगों को रोजगार दिया जाएगा। सीएम यादव ने कहा कि नई नियुक्तियां बिजली कंपनियों की कार्यक्षमता को मजबूत बनाएंगी। उन्होंने बताया कि किसानों को इस वर्ष 20,267 करोड़ रुपये की सब्सिडी दी जा रही है, जबकि अब तक एक करोड़ से अधिक परिवारों को 6,445 करोड़ रुपये की सब्सिडी का लाभ मिल चुका है। उन्होंने कहा कि बिजली उत्पादन बढ़ाने के लिए हर संभव संसाधन का उपयोग किया जा रहा है और ‘पीएम सूर्य घर मुफ्त बिजली योजना’ को सक्रिय रूप से लागू किया जा रहा है। सांची को प्रदेश का पहला सोलर सिटी बनाया गया है और करीब 32 लाख किसानों को सोलर पंप उपलब्ध कराए जा रहे हैं। उन्होंने कहा कि प्रदेश की स्वच्छ ऊर्जा पहल ऊर्जा उद्योग को बदल रही है। मुख्यमंत्री ने बताया कि पीएचई विभाग ने अपनी बिजली उत्पादन शुरू की है, जिससे ऊर्जा विभाग की जिम्मेदारियां और बढ़ेंगी तथा कुशल जनशक्ति की मांग भी बढ़ेगी। उन्होंने सरकार की प्रतिबद्धता दोहराई कि मध्यप्रदेश को देश के अग्रणी राज्यों की सूची में शामिल करना लक्ष्य है। इस अवसर पर सीएम ने ऊर्जा कंपनियों की उपलब्धियों की प्रदर्शनी का शुभारंभ किया, ऊर्जा क्षेत्र पर बनी एक फिल्म देखी और बिजली कर्मचारियों के संगठनों के प्रतिनिधियों से बातचीत की।ऊर्जा मंत्री प्रद्युम्न सिंह तोमर ने मुख्यमंत्री का शॉल, साफा और प्रशस्ति पत्र देकर सम्मान किया और 51,000 से अधिक नियमित पदों को स्वीकृति देने के फैसले की जानकारी दी।

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Delhi reports 412 dengue cases so far in 2025; MCD steps up anti-mosquito drive

The national capital has recorded 412 dengue cases till August 23, 2025, slightly lower than the 425 cases reported in the same period last year, and less than half of the 942 cases registered in 2023. No fatalities have been reported so far, according to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD). MCD Standing Committee Chairperson Satya Sharma said large-scale measures are being implemented across all zones to prevent vector-borne diseases. Nearly 3,000 Domestic Breeding Checkers (DBC) workers and 2,000 field workers have been deployed in “mission mode.” To strengthen field operations, 4–6 hand fogging machines have been allotted to each ward, while a special inspection team at headquarters is monitoring progress. DBC workers are conducting door-to-door checks and health education, and field staff are spraying insecticides in drains and stagnant water. So far, 26.7 million houses have been inspected, of which 137,043 were found positive for mosquito breeding, and 879,364 houses have been sprayed. The MCD is also enforcing legal action under the Malaria Bye-laws, having issued 98,976 notices this year.

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Actor and TV Presenter Rajesh Keshav (RK) in Critical Condition After Cardiac Arrest

Popular Malayalam actor and television presenter Rajesh Keshav, fondly known as RK, is in critical condition after suffering a cardiac arrest during a live event in Kochi on Sunday night. The 49-year-old collapsed on stage in the final moments of the programme, shocking the audience. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, where doctors performed an emergency angioplasty. Hospital sources confirmed that RK is currently in the intensive care unit on life support, relying on a ventilator. Filmmaker Prathap Jayalakshmi, who witnessed the incident, urged for prayers and support on social media:“Our beloved Rajesh, the man who once set every stage ablaze with life, now lies silent, breathing only with the help of a machine. On Sunday night, in the middle of the cheers and lights, fate pulled him down… What he needs now is not medicine alone, but the unstoppable power of our love and prayers.” A household name in Kerala, Rajesh rose to fame as a television anchor, becoming one of the most recognizable faces on Malayalam television. He hosted several popular reality and talk shows and also made his mark in Malayalam cinema with memorable supporting roles. Since the news broke, social media has been inundated with messages of hope, prayers, and solidarity from fans, colleagues, and fellow celebrities across the film and television industry.

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Hrithik Roshan Rents Out His Sea-Facing Juhu Apartment to Girlfriend Saba Azad

Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan has leased out his luxury sea-facing apartment in Juhu to girlfriend Saba Azad for ₹75,000 per month for a year, according to property documents accessed via Zapkey. The sprawling 12,000 sq. ft. property, located in Mannat Apartments (Vartamaan) on the Juhu-Versova Link Road, is part of Roshan’s ₹97.5 crore real-estate purchase in October 2020. The actor had acquired three floors in the building, including the 18th floor and a duplex on the 19th and 20th floors. As per the leave-and-license agreement dated August 4, 2025, a security deposit of ₹1.25 lakh was paid. Hrithik’s Real Estate Moves The Roshan family’s property dealings often make headlines. In May 2025, Hrithik and his father, Rakesh Roshan, sold three apartments in Andheri for ₹6.75 crore. Earlier this year, the actor also rented out a 2,727 sq. ft. office space in Goregaon for ₹5.62 lakh per month, and in February he renewed the lease for a 9,209 sq. ft. commercial property in Pune’s Kharadi for ₹6.08 lakh monthly. Hrithik & Saba’s Relationship Hrithik and singer-actor Saba Azad made their relationship public in 2022 when they appeared together at Karan Johar’s 50th birthday bash. Since then, Saba has been a regular at family gatherings and holidays with the Roshans. She will next be seen in the Amazon Prime film Songs of Paradise, which recently unveiled its teaser to positive response. Hrithik, who was last seen in War 2, was among the first to cheer her on.

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Salman Khan Begins Shooting for ‘Battle of Galwan’ in Ladakh

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has begun shooting for his next film, ‘Battle of Galwan’, a war drama inspired by the real-life clash between Indian and Chinese soldiers in the Galwan Valley in June 2020. The film, directed by Apoorva Lakhia, is described as “a heartfelt tribute to the courage and sacrifice of Indian soldiers.” Production kicked off in Ladakh with a small ritual, before Khan stepped into character for his demanding role as Colonel B Santosh Babu, the officer who led Indian troops during the confrontation. A behind-the-scenes photo of Khan in character—wearing a blue outfit and standing against the breathtaking mountainous backdrop of Ladakh—has already gone viral. Trade analyst Taran Adarsh also shared an image of Khan preparing for an intense combat sequence. The movie will be shot extensively on location in Ladakh (25-day schedule) as well as in Mumbai. Lakhia confirmed filming with a glimpse from the set on his social media. To authentically portray an Army officer in extreme high-altitude conditions, Khan has undergone a rigorous preparation regimen, including weight training, cardio, a strict diet, and training in a high-pressure chamber at his residence. The film also stars Chitrangda Singh, Zeyn Shaw, Ankur Bhatia, and Harshil Shah. ‘Battle of Galwan’ follows Khan’s recent outing Sikandar and comes ahead of his return as host of Bigg Boss, which begins its new season on August 24.

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announce engagement in viral Instagram post

Global pop icon Taylor Swift and American football star Travis Kelce are officially engaged. The couple made the announcement on Instagram on Monday with a dreamy joint post that quickly went viral, racking up 23 million likes and 1.5 million reposts within hours. The caption playfully read: “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married (sic).” Fans immediately flooded social media with congratulatory messages, calling the news a “fairytale dream come true.” A Swift fan page on X posted, “taylor is finally living her fairytale dreams that she would write songs about as a teenager someone SEDATE ME (sic).” Another user wrote, “TAYLOR SWIFT IS FINALLY GETTING THE FAIRYTALE SHE HAS BEEN SINGING ABOUT FOR 20 YEARS (sic).” Memes, fan edits, and celebratory posts have already taken over the internet, with the engagement trending globally. Swift and Kelce first met in 2023, with their friendship soon blossoming into a romance. Their frequent public appearances drew massive fan attention and cemented their status as one of the world’s most talked-about celebrity couples. Most recently, Swift appeared on the New Heights podcast hosted by Travis and Jason Kelce. While details about the wedding remain under wraps, fans are certain the event will be “one-of-a-kind” — much like the couple’s love story.

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R. Ashwin Retires from IPL, Set to Explore Global Leagues

One of Indian cricket’s modern greats, Ravichandran Ashwin, has announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League (IPL), drawing the curtain on a storied domestic career. The veteran off-spinner, who last turned out for Chennai Super Kings in the 2025 season, had already retired from international cricket in December 2024, ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. Ashwin’s decision comes as a surprise, especially as speculation had linked him with a possible return to Rajasthan Royals ahead of the 2026 auction. Ashwin’s Message to Fans In a heartfelt post on X (formerly Twitter), Ashwin reflected on the end of his IPL journey and the beginning of a new chapter abroad.“Special day and hence a special beginning. They say every ending will have a new start. My time as an IPL cricketer comes to a close today, but my time as an explorer of the game around various leagues begins today,” he wrote. He also expressed gratitude to all the franchises he represented, as well as the IPL and BCCI, adding: “Look forward to enjoying and making the most of what’s ahead of me.” Policy and Future Plans Under BCCI’s rules, no Indian player can participate in overseas T20 leagues unless they have retired from both international cricket and the IPL. Ashwin’s decision to step away from the league therefore appears motivated by his desire to experience cricket in different parts of the world. Ashwin’s IPL Legacy Making his IPL debut in 2009, Ashwin went on to feature in 221 matches. Across his career, he claimed 187 wickets at an average of 30.22, with an economy rate of 7.20 and a strike rate of 25.2. His best bowling figures were 4/34, including one four-wicket haul. Beyond the numbers, Ashwin will be remembered as one of the league’s finest spinners, whose tactical nous and adaptability made him a vital asset to every franchise he represented.

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