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India Launches Semicon 2.0 to Boost Domestic Chip Manufacturing

India Launches Semicon 2.0 to Boost Domestic Chip Manufacturing

September 1, 2026 • Science & Tech
India’s Semicon 2.0 initiative marks the next phase of the country’s semiconductor strategy, aimed at expanding domestic chip manufacturing and building a stronger end-to-end semiconductor ecosys...
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John Ternus Becomes Apple CEO as Tim Cook Steps Down

John Ternus Becomes Apple CEO as Tim Cook Steps Down

September 1, 2026 • Science & Tech
John Ternus has officially taken over as Apple’s CEO, succeeding Tim Cook, who moves into the role of Executive Chairman. Ternus, who previously served as Apple’s Senior Vice President of Hardwar...
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UPI Payments Expand Across Uzbekistan Through UZQR QR Codes

UPI Payments Expand Across Uzbekistan Through UZQR QR Codes

September 1, 2026 • Economy
Indian travellers can now make UPI-based merchant payments across Uzbekistan by scanning UZQR codes, following a partnership between NPCI International and Uzbekistan’s payment network. The integra...
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Lionel Messi Announces Retirement from International Football

Lionel Messi Announces Retirement from International Football

August 31, 2026 • Sports
Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football at the age of 39, bringing an extraordinary chapter of his Argentina career to an end. Messi leaves the national team as Argentin...
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Venice Film Festival to Begin on September 2

Venice Film Festival to Begin on September 2

August 31, 2026 • Entertainment
The 83rd Venice International Film Festival is scheduled to take place from September 2 to 12, 2026, on the Lido di Venezia in Italy. The festival will bring together filmmakers, actors, producers an...
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Kyrgyzstan Welcomes Global Leaders for World Nomad Games

Kyrgyzstan Welcomes Global Leaders for World Nomad Games

August 31, 2026 • Sports
The World Nomad Games bring together athletes, cultural performers and international representatives in Kyrgyzstan, highlighting the traditions, sports and heritage of nomadic communities. The event ...
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Germany Beat Spain 1-0 to Lift Women’s Hockey World Cup Again

Germany Beat Spain 1-0 to Lift Women’s Hockey World Cup Again

August 31, 2026 • Sports
Germany successfully defended its Women’s Hockey World Cup title, defeating Spain 1-0 in the final. The closely fought match was decided by a single goal as Germany held on to secure another World ...
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HDFC Bank Faces Leadership Transition as Sashidhar Jagdishan Retires

HDFC Bank Faces Leadership Transition as Sashidhar Jagdishan Retires

August 31, 2026 • Economy
HDFC Bank is set for a major leadership transition as Sashidhar Jagdishan, the bank’s Managing Director and CEO, is set to retire. Jagdishan has been at the helm of India’s largest private-sector...
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Himachal’s First Ozone-Based Water Project Coming Up in Dehra

Himachal’s First Ozone-Based Water Project Coming Up in Dehra

August 30, 2026 • National
Dehra in Himachal Pradesh is set to get the state’s first ozone-based water treatment project, introducing ozone technology into the process of making water safer and cleaner. The project is aimed ...
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Sri Lanka Loses Hosting Rights for 2027 Women’s Champions Trophy

Sri Lanka Loses Hosting Rights for 2027 Women’s Champions Trophy

August 30, 2026 • Sports
Sri Lanka has lost the opportunity to host the 2027 Women’s Champions Trophy, marking a change in the plans for the international cricket tournament. The decision means the country will not stage t...
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Himachal’s First Ozone-Based Water Project Coming Up in Dehra

Himachal’s First Ozone-Based Water Project Coming Up in Dehra

August 30, 2026 • National
Dehra in Himachal Pradesh is set to get the state’s first ozone-based water treatment project, introducing ozone technology into the process of making water safer and cleaner. The project is aimed ...
Read more
UPI Payments Expand Across Uzbekistan Through UZQR QR Codes

UPI Payments Expand Across Uzbekistan Through UZQR QR Codes

September 1, 2026 • Economy
Indian travellers can now make UPI-based merchant payments across Uzbekistan by scanning UZQR codes, following a partnership between NPCI International and Uzbekistan’s payment network. The integra...
Read more
HDFC Bank Faces Leadership Transition as Sashidhar Jagdishan Retires

HDFC Bank Faces Leadership Transition as Sashidhar Jagdishan Retires

August 31, 2026 • Economy
HDFC Bank is set for a major leadership transition as Sashidhar Jagdishan, the bank’s Managing Director and CEO, is set to retire. Jagdishan has been at the helm of India’s largest private-sector...
Read more
India Launches Semicon 2.0 to Boost Domestic Chip Manufacturing

India Launches Semicon 2.0 to Boost Domestic Chip Manufacturing

September 1, 2026 • Science & Tech
India’s Semicon 2.0 initiative marks the next phase of the country’s semiconductor strategy, aimed at expanding domestic chip manufacturing and building a stronger end-to-end semiconductor ecosys...
Read more
John Ternus Becomes Apple CEO as Tim Cook Steps Down

John Ternus Becomes Apple CEO as Tim Cook Steps Down

September 1, 2026 • Science & Tech
John Ternus has officially taken over as Apple’s CEO, succeeding Tim Cook, who moves into the role of Executive Chairman. Ternus, who previously served as Apple’s Senior Vice President of Hardwar...
Read more
Lionel Messi Announces Retirement from International Football

Lionel Messi Announces Retirement from International Football

August 31, 2026 • Sports
Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football at the age of 39, bringing an extraordinary chapter of his Argentina career to an end. Messi leaves the national team as Argentin...
Read more
Kyrgyzstan Welcomes Global Leaders for World Nomad Games

Kyrgyzstan Welcomes Global Leaders for World Nomad Games

August 31, 2026 • Sports
The World Nomad Games bring together athletes, cultural performers and international representatives in Kyrgyzstan, highlighting the traditions, sports and heritage of nomadic communities. The event ...
Read more
Germany Beat Spain 1-0 to Lift Women’s Hockey World Cup Again

Germany Beat Spain 1-0 to Lift Women’s Hockey World Cup Again

August 31, 2026 • Sports
Germany successfully defended its Women’s Hockey World Cup title, defeating Spain 1-0 in the final. The closely fought match was decided by a single goal as Germany held on to secure another World ...
Read more
Sri Lanka Loses Hosting Rights for 2027 Women’s Champions Trophy

Sri Lanka Loses Hosting Rights for 2027 Women’s Champions Trophy

August 30, 2026 • Sports
Sri Lanka has lost the opportunity to host the 2027 Women’s Champions Trophy, marking a change in the plans for the international cricket tournament. The decision means the country will not stage t...
Read more
Venice Film Festival to Begin on September 2

Venice Film Festival to Begin on September 2

August 31, 2026 • Entertainment
The 83rd Venice International Film Festival is scheduled to take place from September 2 to 12, 2026, on the Lido di Venezia in Italy. The festival will bring together filmmakers, actors, producers an...
Read more