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Bezos Academy has opened three tuition-free Montessori-inspired preschools in Louisville’s Russell, Fairdale, and Okolona neighbourhoods, serving around 280 children annually from age three. The schools offer full-day early education to support kindergarten readiness and ease childcare costs. Local leaders, including Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman, highlighted the potential impact on literacy and social outcomes. A fourth…

Premchand Sahu has been arrested by Khunti police for the murder of a 16-year-old girl in Kumang village. The victim refused to continue their live-in relationship after discovering Sahu was married with a child. Sahu, despite being married, insisted she return to him and threatened her before fatally stabbing her in front of her mother.

A fatal explosion at an illegal firecracker storage facility in Boudh district, Odisha, claimed one life and severely injured five others. The blast, which occurred in Puruna Katak, caused significant damage to nearby houses. Police have sealed three more illegal godowns and are searching for the owner, Alok Kanti, who is on the run.

Dhanbad police achieved a major breakthrough by busting an interstate bike theft gang, recovering 16 stolen motorcycles. Superintendent of Police Kapil Chaudhary announced the arrest of three criminals and the detention of two minors involved in the racket. The gang operated across Jharkhand and neighboring states, selling stolen vehicles in rural markets or dismantling them…

Assam mourned the loss of Zubeen Garg, its beloved icon, as fans gathered to pay their final respects at Sarusajai Sports Complex. A gentle rain accompanied the sorrow, with admirers from across the state offering tributes through songs, flowers, and tears.

In Ramgarh, an SIT led by SDPO Parmeshwar Prasad busted a bike lifter gang, arresting Ahsan Ansari, Mukesh Mahto, and Prem Kumar Karmali. Police recovered 11 stolen motorcycles from Ramgarh, Bokaro, and Ranchi.

New GST rates 2025 full list effective today: The Modi government’s next-generation GST reforms take effect on September 22, 2025, coinciding with the start of Navratri. These reforms reduce tax slabs to 5% and 18%, making household items, cars, and food cheaper. Here is the full list of new item-wise GST rates:

New GST rates 2025 full list effective today: The Modi government’s next-generation GST reforms take effect on September 22, 2025, coinciding with the start of Navratri. These reforms reduce tax slabs to 5% and 18%, making household items, cars, and food cheaper. Here is the full list of new item-wise GST rates:

Bigg Boss 19 saw Nehal Chudasama’s ‘elimination’, leading to a secret room twist where she spies on housemates. Salman Khan exposed alliances, questioning Ashnoor and Awez’s loyalty to Abhishek. Nehal was shocked by Amaal’s duplicity regarding alliances with her and Farrhana. Salman praised Shehbaz Badesha for his entertainment and loyalty, especially protecting Amaal.

Due to anticipated heavy rainfall in Berhampur on September 27, Prime Minister Modi’s scheduled visit might be relocated to Jharsuguda, according to Minister Suresh Pujari. The IMD forecasts low-pressure systems causing significant rainfall in coastal regions like Ganjam. Jharsuguda, expected to have lighter rainfall, is proposed as an alternative.