From key policy decisions in India and global headlines shaping world affairs, to major updates in the sporting arena, today’s top stories bring you a snapshot of the developments you need to know.
If you are the one who is presenting news in your school assembly on September 4, here are some of the top headlines from India, Sports and different parts of the World.
We have also added ‘quote of the day’ that you can share with your classmates.
India
GST Council approves two-tier tax structure, effective from Sep 22: Nirmala Sitharaman
India’s first PM Jawaharlal Nehru’s official residence in Lutyens’ Delhi set for Rs 1,100 crore sale
India, Germany set sights on doubling trade, fast-tracking FTA with EU
GE executives meet top defence ministry officials, may start delivering fighter jet engines
Russia, India in talks for more S-400 deliveries, says report
World
15 dead, several injured as Lisbon’s iconic Gloria funicular derails
Trump begins Chicago immigration enforcement, formally requests military assistance
Chicago plane crash: Aircraft breaks through fence at Wheeling’s Executive Airport in Illinois
$1M luxury yacht tip over and sink minutes after launch in Turkey
Matthew Perry update: ‘Ketamine Queen’ Jasveen Sangha pleads guilty in actor’s overdose case
Sports
Mohamed Salah rips into Liverpool fan account for ‘disrespectful’ post on former teammates
After RCB, Virat Kohli breaks silence on Bengaluru victory parade stampede three months after tragedy
Pakistan cricket faces global embarrassment as shocking fielding stats rank team worst among 41 teams
FIFA unveils first steps for fans who want to register for chance at buying World Cup tickets
BCCI president, IPL chairman post up for grabs at BCCI AGM in September