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‘Choosing merit over DEI’: Trump admin to scrap Foreign Service Officer Test; will introduce new version

Brian Bennett’s impressive 81, studded with 12 boundaries, set a record for the highest T20I score by a full ICC member without a six, powering Zimbabwe to 175-7. However, Sri Lanka chased down the target, fueled by Pathum Nissanka’s 55 and Kamindu Mendis’s explosive 41*, securing a four-wicket victory despite Bennett’s batting feat.

Cracks have surfaced within Maharashtra’s ruling Mahayuti alliance as NCP minister Chhagan Bhujbal, an OBC leader, boycotted a cabinet meeting due to concerns over a government resolution addressing the Maratha quota agitation.

Naomi Osaka, the tennis star, is not married but was previously in a long-term relationship with rapper Cordae, with whom she shares a daughter named Shai. The couple ended their relationship in January 2025, as Osaka announced on Instagram, emphasizing their commitment to co-parenting despite the split. Motherhood has profoundly impacted Osaka, giving her renewed…

Naigaon police swiftly apprehended seven individuals, including three minors, within a day of a significant robbery. The thieves targeted a family’s home during Ganeshotsav celebrations, stealing gold jewellery and cash valued at approximately 32 lakhs. In a further act of malice, the perpetrators also set fire to the family’s general store located on the same…

Top stock market recommendations: Nuvama Professional Clients Group’s Aakash K Hindocha recommends buying Dabur, Bajaj Auto, and Amara Raja Energy & Mobility. Nifty is expected to move towards 24900/25050, supported at 24500, while Bank Nifty, hovering near a 3.5-month low, may see a short covering rally above 54100.

Congress has criticized the Centre’s recent GST cuts as belated, arguing the original tax design was flawed. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the rate reductions, effective September 22, shifting many items to the 5% and 18% slabs, with some items now at 0% and others at a 40% ‘sin tax’ rate.

Pakistani cricketer Haider Ali has been cleared of rape charges in the UK after a thorough investigation by Greater Manchester Police and the Crown Prosecution Service found insufficient evidence. The case, initiated by a British-Pakistani woman’s allegations, was weakened by evidence suggesting a consensual meeting and a delayed complaint.

Following a deadly building collapse that claimed 17 lives, authorities in Virar, near Mumbai, demolished a five-storey apartment block due to structural concerns. Cracks in a pillar prompted the evacuation of 240 residents from Asifa Apartments and an adjacent building.

Anshula Kapoor recently shared her childhood experiences following her parents’ separation, revealing the guilt she carried, mistakenly believing she was the cause. She also described the societal judgment she faced during that difficult time. Anshula credited her mother, Mona Shourie, for providing unwavering support and strength, helping her navigate the challenges and build resilience.