Inter-state gang targeting Char Dham pilgrims busted, key accused arrested
Digital Desk | Chamoli, Sep 12 (IANS) The Chamoli Police in Uttarakhand have invoked the Gangsters Act against an organised inter-state gang allegedly involved in pickpocketing and cheating pilgrims during the ongoing Char Dham Yatra, with the gang leader arrested from Devprayag. The accused, identified as 26-year-old Sunil Kumar, a native of Bharatpur in Rajasthan and currently residing in Punjab's Bathinda was arrested on September 11 following sustained technical surveillance and ground-level intelligence gathering. According to the police, the gang took advantage of the heavy rush of devotees during the Char Dham Yatra and systematically targeted pilgrims. The investigation revealed that the accused were not part of an ordinary or loosely connected group but were operating as an organised inter-state criminal gang. A case was registered at Kotwali Shri Badrinath on April 27, 2026, under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). As the investigation progressed, police established links between the accused and a wider organised network involved in targeting pilgrims. Police had earlier arrested four members of the gang. They were identified as Krishna Kumar, 28, a resident of Punjab's Bathinda; Diya, 25, a resident of Mor Mandi in Bathinda; Sunil Kumar, 26, a native of Rajasthan's Bharatpur and currently residing in Bathinda; and Lalit Kumar, 31, a resident of Rajasthan's Alwar. During interrogation, police uncovered details of the gang's activities and found that its members had allegedly targeted pilgrims not only in the Badrinath Dham area but also in Kedarnath Dham. A separate case in connection with similar incidents has also been registered at Sonprayag police station. According to the police, the findings in both cases established the organised and inter-state nature of the gang's criminal activities. Chamoli Police subsequently prepared a detailed gang chart and obtained approval from the District Magistrate before initiating action under the Gangsters Act against the gang and its members. Police teams maintained continuous surveillance on the suspects and combined technical inputs with information collected on the ground. The coordinated investigation eventually helped them trace the gang leader. Based on technical surveillance, Sunil Kumar was arrested from Devprayag on September 11. Police said the action is an important step towards ensuring the safety of pilgrims during the Char Dham Yatra and curbing organised criminal activities targeting devotees.
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sep 12 (IANS) A fresh controversy has emerged over the alleged recovery of a mobile phone from Baljeet Yadav, former MLA from Rajasthans Behror, while he is lodged in Jaipur Central Jail. Yadav has denied having any connection with the phone and has begun an indefinite hunger strike inside the jail. According to his allegations, the FIR registered against him on September 9 after the mobile recovery is false and politically motivated. He has also questioned the circumstances under which the mobile phone was allegedly recovered. Sandeep Yadav, the outgoing Sarpanch representative of Tasing village in Behror and a spokesperson for Team Baljeet Yadav, reportedly met the former MLA in jail. According to Sandeep Yadav, Baljeet Yadav told him that he was neither personally searched nor was his barrack inspected when the mobile phone was allegedly recovered. Yadav has alleged that the case was registered under political pressure with the intention of damaging his reputation. Following the meeting, Sandeep Yadav submitted a letter to the Rajasthan Director General of Police (DGP), seeking an impartial investigation and a detailed examination of CCTV footage from the day of the alleged incident. According to Baljeet Yadav's account, on September 9, the day the mobile phone was allegedly recovered, he was with prison doctor Dr Karan for a blood pressure and blood sugar check. Yadav further claimed that the phone was found abandoned in a public toilet near the alley behind Ward No. 5 of the jail and that he had no connection with it. He has alleged that the jail administration implicated him despite there being no search or seizure from his possession. These allegations have not been independently established. Acting on Yadav's instructions, Sandeep Yadav reportedly sent a letter to the Rajasthan DGP in Jaipur on Friday. The letter seeks examination of CCTV footage. CCTV recordings from across the Jaipur Central Jail complex, the route to the hospital and the area around the toilet should be secured and provided to the investigating officer, he said. The second demand is verification of Yadav's whereabouts. The footage should be examined to establish whether Baljeet Yadav was with Dr Karan at the hospital when the alleged recovery took place, it added. The third demand was that the statements should be recorded from prisoners who were present near the hospital and Kanha Garden around the relevant time. The letter also seeks an impartial investigation into FIR No. 0191/2026, which Yadav's supporters allege was registered out of political vendetta. The issue has also created a stir within the Jaipur Central Jail administration after Baljeet Yadav reportedly informed authorities that he was beginning an indefinite hunger strike. Yadav has previously used unconventional forms of protest, including running while dressed in black and undertaking fasts. According to Sandeep Yadav, the former MLA has said he will continue his fast until an impartial investigation into the case begins and action is taken against those responsible, if wrongdoing is established. The controversy comes amid heightened political activity in Rajasthan ahead of the results of the 2026 civic body elections. Yadav's supporters in Behror and Alwar have expressed anger over the case and maintain that he has been targeted for raising issues concerning the public and unemployed youth. The focus is now on the Rajasthan Police and jail authorities. Whether CCTV footage from the relevant locations will be examined, and what it may establish about the circumstances surrounding the mobile phone recovery, could be crucial to the investigation. At present, the allegations made by Baljeet Yadav and his supporters remain claims, and the matter is subject to investigation.
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 12: Kauvery Hospital, Alwarpet has advanced its spine care programme with the successful introduction of endoscopic fusion surgery, a first-of-its-kind procedure in Chennai. The technique offers a minimally invasive alternative for selected patients who require spinal fusion but may benefit from a smaller surgical footprint than traditional open surgery or standard minimally invasive surgery (MIS).
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Tejashwi Yadav seeks statues, state-level functions for late Sharad Yadav, Ram Vilas Paswan
Digital Desk | Patna, Sep 11 (IANS) Bihar Leader of the Opposition, Tejashwi Yadav, has written to Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary seeking the installation of life-size statues of three late political stalwarts and former Union ministers Sharad Yadav, Raghuvansh Prasad Singh and Ram Vilas Paswan at prominent locations in the state. Tejashwi has also urged the government to observe their birth and death anniversaries as state-level functions to formally honour their contributions to Bihar. In his letter, Tejashwi described late Raghuvansh Prasad Singh, Sharad Yadav and Ram Vilas Paswan as eminent personalities who made significant contributions to Bihar through their social commitments and decades of political engagement. He said the people of Bihar would continue to draw inspiration from their lives, work and achievements. Tejashwi also referred to demands raised by the late Raghuvansh Prasad Singh shortly before his death. According to Tejashwi, Raghuvansh Prasad Singh had written to the then Bihar Chief Minister expressing his desire for certain issues to be addressed. Tejashwi claimed that even after six years, no positive action had been taken on those demands. He urged Chief Minister Choudhary to examine the pending requests and take the necessary steps to fulfil them. In his letter, Tejashwi highlighted Sharad Yadavs long political career in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha. He described the veteran Socialist leader as an important figure in the politics of social justice and said Sharad Yadav worked for the uplift of marginalised and backward sections of society. Tejashwi also described Ram Vilas Paswan as a prominent champion of social justice and Socialism. He said Paswan devoted his public life to the social uplift, security and development of disadvantaged, oppressed and neglected sections of society. The demand comes amid a broader political debate in Bihar over the public recognition of the legacies of the states prominent leaders, with different political parties and leaders seeking memorials, statues and official honours for their respective political icons.
India and Japan hold joint exercise Veer Guardian 2026 in Jodhpur
Indian and Japanese fighter jets are training together this month in Exercise Veer Guardian 2026, running at Air Force Station Jodhpur from September 9-22. India is fielding its Tejas, Su-30 MKI and Rafale, while Japan brings its F-2A, a fighter derived from the F-16 and nicknamed Viper Zero. Over fourteen days, pilots and engineers from both sides will fly joint missions and hold technical exchanges on safety, mission planning and tactics. The exercise matters because fighter drills demand real-time coordination, shared procedures for identification, intelligence sharing and deconfliction, something far harder to build than routine military exchanges. For Japan, operating far from home in Indian airspace offers valuable experience as it strengthens its self-defense forces. For India, it's a chance to understand JASDF's operating style firsthand.#VeerGuardian2026 #VeerGuardian #IndiaJapan #IAF #JASDF #IndianAirForce #JapanAirForce #Tejas #Su30MKI #Rafale #F2A #ViperZero #FighterJets #AirForce #MilitaryExercise #DefenceNews #IndiaDefence #JapanDefence #IndoPacific #IndiaJapanRelations #MilitaryCooperation #AerialWarfare #DefenceUpdate #IndianDefence #Japan #India #Jodhpur
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ACB Arrests ASI in Reasi for Accepting Bribe
JAMMU, Sept 10: The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Thursday arrested an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI), Talib Hussain, posted at Police Post Talwara in Reasi district, for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of 5,000. According to the ACB, a case under FIR No. 08/2026 , Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, was registered at ACB Police Station Udhampur against the accused police official. The ACB said that Hussain, who was working as the Investigating Officer in a case, allegedly demanded illegal gratification from the complainant in return for presenting the charge sheet (challan) against the accused persons before the court. Unwilling to pay the demanded bribe, the complainant approached the Anti-Corruption Bureau and sought legal action. The Bureau subsequently conducted a discreet verification of the complaint, which, it said, confirmed the demand for illegal gratification. Following the verification, a trap team headed by a Deputy Superintendent of Police-rank officer was constituted. During the trap operation, the ACB team allegedly caught ASI Talib Hussain red-handed while he was demanding and accepting Rs 5,000 from the complainant. The accused officer was arrested on the spot following due legal procedure. The bribe money was also recovered from his possession in the presence of independent witnesses. The ACB said that further investigation into the case is underway. The Bureau further stated that the latest operation marks the second successful trap laid at Police Post Talwara in Reasi district during 2026.
ACB arrests ASI for accepting bribe in Reasi
Jammu, Sep 10: The Jammu & Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has successfully trapped and arrested Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Talib Hussain, stationed at Police Post Talwara in District Reasi, in a bribery case, officials said. They said a case under FIR No. 08/2026, Section 07 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, was registered against the accused public servant at the ACB Police Station in Udhampur. ASI Hussain, acting as the Investigating Officer (I.O.), demanded illegal gratification from a complainant in exchange for presenting a charge sheet (challan) against accused individuals in a court of law. Unwilling to pay the bribe, the complainant approached the ACB to seek legal action. Upon receiving the complaint, the Bureau conducted a discreet verification that corroborated the officer's demand for a bribe. Subsequently, a specialized trap team led by an officer of Deputy Superintendent of Police (Dy. SP) rank was constituted. During the operation, the ACB team successfully caught ASI Talib Hussain red-handed while he was demanding and accepting a bribe amount of Rs. 5,000 from the complainant. The arrest was executed on the spot in accordance with due legal process. The bribe money was recovered directly from the accused's possession in the presence of independent witnesses associated with the trap team.. Further investigation into the case is currently ongoing, officials said and added, The incident marks the second successful trap operation laid by the ACB at Police Post Talwara, District Reasi, in the year 2026.
India and Japan jhold joint exercise Veer Guardian 2026 in Jodhpur
Indian and Japanese fighter jets are training together this month in Exercise Veer Guardian 2026, running at Air Force Station Jodhpur from September 9-22. India is fielding its Tejas, Su-30 MKI and Rafale, while Japan brings its F-2A, a fighter derived from the F-16 and nicknamed Viper Zero. Over fourteen days, pilots and engineers from both sides will fly joint missions and hold technical exchanges on safety, mission planning and tactics. The exercise matters because fighter drills demand real-time coordination, shared procedures for identification, intelligence sharing and deconfliction, something far harder to build than routine military exchanges. For Japan, operating far from home in Indian airspace offers valuable experience as it strengthens its self-defense forces. For India, it's a chance to understand JASDF's operating style firsthand.#VeerGuardian2026 #VeerGuardian #IndiaJapan #IAF #JASDF #IndianAirForce #JapanAirForce #Tejas #Su30MKI #Rafale #F2A #ViperZero #FighterJets #AirForce #MilitaryExercise #DefenceNews #IndiaDefence #JapanDefence #IndoPacific #IndiaJapanRelations #MilitaryCooperation #AerialWarfare #DefenceUpdate #IndianDefence #Japan #India #Jodhpur
ACB arrests ASI for accepting Rs 5,000 bribe in Reasi
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Thursday arrested an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) for allegedly demanding and accepting a Rs 5,000 bribe at Police Post Talwara in Reasi district, officials said. In a statement, a spokesperson said that the ACB had trapped and arrested ASI Talib Hussain, posted at Police Post Talwara, in []
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Asian Games: Shiv Kapur backs Indian golfers to end 24-year gold drought
Former Asian Games gold medallist Shiv Kapur believes India's golfers have the talent to end the country's long wait for another gold at the continental showpiece, saying anything less than the top prize would be a disappointment at the upcoming Aichi-Nagoya Games. India will be represented by a six-member golf squad at the Asian Games, with Aditi Ashok, Diksha Dagar and Pranavi Urs making up the women's team and Yuvraj Sandhu, Veer Ahlawat and Saptak Talwar featuring in the men's competition. The team was selected on the basis of world rankings. Kapur, who won the individual gold at the 2002 Asian Games, said the achievement remains the biggest of his career and hoped the current generation can break India's gold-medal drought in golf. 2002 is still fresh in my mind. It has been almost 25 years, but if anyone asks me what my number one achievement in golf, or the number one achievement in my career, is, it is still winning the gold medal, Kapur said on the sidelines of the jersey
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Rs 500 notes in kalakand boxes? Viral video triggers vote-for-cash row in Alwar
A video showing kalakand boxes with cash has gone viral before Alwar municipal polling. Locals reported a car seen unloading boxes around 1 am in the Diwakari area. Occupants allegedly fled after residents gathered and stopped the vehicle. The Congress candidate denied the video, calling it a defamation attempt. The forest minister stated the administration is investigating the circulating video.
Chennai Open: Ajeetesh Sandhu opens two-shot lead
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 9 (IANS) Ajeetesh Sandhu fired a six-under 66 to open a two-shot lead after the second round of the INR 1 crore Chennai Open 2026, here at the TNGF Cosmo Golf Course. The 37-year-old from Chandigarh (65-66), who began the day sharing the lead, made eight birdies against two bogeys to reach 13-under 131 at the halfway stage. Sandhu, a five-time winner on the DP World PGTI and a former Asian Tour champion, moved two strokes clear of overnight co-leader Stepan Danek. The 29-year-old Czech Republic golfer (65-68) made six birdies and two bogeys in a four-under 68 to take sole possession of second place at 11-under 133. Delhis Rashid Khan (66-68), winner of the Telangana Open in Vikarabad two weeks ago, occupied third place at 10-under 134. His four-under 68 included an eagle on the par-five 18th, four birdies and two bogeys. Sandhu played both nines in three-under but particularly enjoyed the front nine, which was his second nine of the day, because it contains some of the courses more demanding holes. The front nine is a little trickier and has a few holes that really demand your attention, Sandhu said. I managed to make birdies on a couple of those holes, so that was enjoyable. Sandhu felt he struck the ball better than during the opening round and found his rhythm earlier. A couple of timely par saves helped him settle before his late setback, a three-putt bogey on the eighth. Overall, it was a pretty solid round, he said. I found my rhythm early and made a couple of important saves, which helped build momentum. After that, it was fairly smooth sailing. The three-putt bogey on the eighth was disappointing, but there are still two rounds to play. This is Sandhus first appearance at the TNGF Cosmo Golf Course. His only previous tournament in Chennai came during his first season as a professional. I liked the course as soon as I played it during the Pro-Am, he said. It suits my eye. It is tree-lined and tricky, so Im pleased with how Ive played so far. Sandhu has also enjoyed the local cuisine, turning to idlis and dosas as part of his preparation for the humid conditions. Im a big fan of South Indian food, he said. Ive been having plenty of dosas and idlis, especially at breakfast. Idlis are good fuel for the round, so Ill continue with that. Current Race to DP World India Championship leader Saptak Talwar (67-68) moved up from tied sixth to tied fourth at nine-under 135, alongside Noida golfers Gaurav Pratap Singh (69-66) and Amardeep Malik (67-68). Defending champion N Thangaraja of Sri Lanka followed his opening 69 with a 70 to move into a share of 11th place at five-under 139. The halfway cut fell at even-par 144, with 52 players from the field of 132 advancing to the final two rounds.
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Digital Desk | Mumbai, September 9 (IANS) Bollywood veteran star Sharmila Tagore and the Pataudi familys priceless memories from the 1980s were shared by Saba Pataudi on Tuesday. The jewellery designer shared a series of rare childhood pictures featuring her mother Sharmila Tagore, father, Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, siblings Saif Ali Khan, Soha Ali Khan, and herself. Taking to her social media account, Saba posted a carousel of unseen family pictures from the 1980s. The opening picture shows a smiling Sharmila Tagore with husband Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi and their three children during a family gathering. The other pictures capture young Saif, Soha and Saba sharing candid moments with their mother. The post also includes pictures of a young Sharmila Tagore with her children, and many more adorable sibling moments of Soha and Saba. The photos also comprise of recent moments of Saba with Saif Ali Khan. For the uninitiated, Mansoor Ali Khan who passed away in 2011, was a stalwart cricketer. Talking about Sharmila Tagore, the actress who hails from the family of Guru Rabindranath Tagore, was a very successful actress of the late 60s and early 70s era of Bollywood. Soha Ali Khan and Saif Ali Khan are successful actors from the Hindi film industry while Saba chose to stay away from cinema professionally. For the uninitiated, Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor is the sister-in-law of Saba Pataudi. She is married to Saif Ali Khan and the couple are parents to two sons, Taimur Ali Khan and Jehangir Ali Khan. Actor Kunal Kemmu is the brother-in-law of Saba with him being married to Soha Ali Khan.
Amid tight security, the polling in the first phase of Rajasthan's urban local body elections underway on Wednesday across 162 civic bodies across the state, including 18 in Jaipur district. In this election, more than 20,000 candidates are in the fray for 5,393 councillor posts in the first phase. Polling started at 7 am and will continue till 6 pm. The four municipal corporations where polling underway in the first phase include Alwar, Bharatpur, Bikaner and Bhilwara.
Voting begins in 162 Urban Local Bodies across Rajasthan amid tight security at polling booths
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sep 9 (IANS) Voting for the first phase of Rajasthans Urban Local Body elections began at 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday and will continue until 6:00 p.m., with stringent security arrangements in place across polling centres. The first phase covers 162 Urban Local Bodies across 39 districts, including 131 municipalities, 27 municipal councils and four municipal corporations including Bharatpur, Alwar, Bikaner and Bhilwara. More than 57.52 lakh voters are eligible to cast their ballots to determine the fate of 20,623 candidates. Polling is being conducted at 7,067 booths across 6,930 polling premises, covering 5,393 wards. The four municipal corporations together account for 279 wards in this phase. Elections in 32 wards have already been decided unopposed. In the four municipal corporations, 73 wards are witnessing direct contests between the BJP and Congress, while 76 wards have triangular contests and 130 wards are seeing multi-cornered contests. Early-morning queues were reported at several polling stations. In Alwar, voters began arriving at polling booths to elect councillors for the citys 65 wards. Jayaprakash Sharma cast the first vote at the Dak Bungalow polling station shortly after polling opened. Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma appealed to citizens to participate enthusiastically in the electoral process and exercise their right to vote. He urged voters, particularly first-time young voters, to turn out in large numbers and encourage their families and acquaintances to participate. The State Election Commission has established a control room at 0141-2227407 for complaints and reports concerning voting and other election-related issues. The Commission has also advised voters to verify their names in the electoral roll and check their polling-station details through the 'Search Voter' facility on its official website before heading to the polling booth. Political party workers distributed voter slips door-to-door on Tuesday, as the Election Commission did not arrange for distribution of voter slips. There was a lot of enthusiasm among the voters to participate in the polls.
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Brisbane Heat sign England all-rounder Tom Curran for BBL 16
Digital Desk | Brisbane, Sep 8 (IANS) English all-rounder Tom Curran has joined the Brisbane Heat for the upcoming Big Bash League (BBL 16), with the 31-year-old set to bring valuable pace-bowling experience and lower-order batting prowess to the side. The Heat confirmed this week that Curran will be the franchises first overseas signing for BBL 16 after the contracting embargo was lifted 10 days ago. The England international will join his third BBL club after previous stints with the Sydney Sixers and Melbourne Stars. Curran has played 52 BBL matches, taking 72 wickets at an average of 20.61, including a career-best 4-10 for the Melbourne Stars last season. Curran is a three-format England international and Surrey stalwart and is approaching 300 career T20 appearances, having played 290 to date. In T20 cricket, he has scored 2,705 runs at a strike rate of 145.89 and a highest score of 67 not out, while his 297 wickets have come at an economy rate of 8.83. Heat coach James Hopes welcomed the opportunity to bring Curran into his squad, having previously worked with the all-rounder during his time with Delhi in the IPL. Were very pleased to sign a player with Toms skill level and experience, Hopes said. Hes fiercely competitive and from my experience coaching him at Delhi in the IPL, he lifts the other players around him through his energy, drive and focus. Hopes has also been impressed by Currans recent form, having watched him turn out for Edinburgh in the new Euro League, where he has taken 10 wickets in four games. Ive been watching him in action last week for the Edinburgh team in the new Euro League where he has taken 10 wickets in four games so far, and I am sure he will enjoy bowling for us at the Gabba, he said. While Currans bowling will be a key asset for Brisbane, Hopes believes his batting could have an equally significant impact, comparing his role in the lower order to that of Michael Neser. Batting wise, he is very similar to Mchael Neser in the way he can influence a game by managing the innings, either counter-attacking himself or getting the best out of his partner, Hopes said. Currans familiarity with Australian cricket conditions is another factor Brisbane believe will work in their favour, with his previous BBL experience giving him an understanding of the venues and conditions he is likely to encounter. Toms BBL experience with the Sixers and Stars is a bonus as he knows the Australian venues and conditions very well which will undoubtedly benefit our playing group, Hopes said.
Why ISI's new honey-trap game employs psychologists to lure targets
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) The number of honey-trap cases reported in India over the last few years has been growing, despite advisories and warnings, as several officials continue to fall prey to these networks. An official said that Pakistan's ISI, which runs these networks, has appointed scores of psychologists to identify officials who have access to sensitive information. The idea is to study such individuals, tap into their personal problems, and then elicit information from them. An Intelligence Bureau official said that the ISI has been appointing psychologists for this purpose and has directed them to create social media accounts using female identities before they scout for targets. These are highly trained persons who are able to trap officials who have personal issues. These psychologists first identify officials on social media, and then study in-depth the kind of messages that they put up. Since they are trained psychologists, they are able to easily gauge the mindset of such officials, the official added. Once identified, these ISI-appointed psychologists begin chatting with these officials and are very sympathetic to them. They spend months trying to identify the vulnerabilities of these persons. It takes around two to three months before they earn the trust of these officials. When the trust is gained, these persons are told to install applications on their systems. Most of these applications are sneaking spyware and malware, which are of Chinese origin. Officials say that the honey-trap networks are no longer relying on money as bait. It is more of a mind game, and the ISI has said that it is easier to tap into officials holding sensitive information by using their personal problems, the official added. Since this modus operandi has been working well for the ISI, it has been decided that there has been a growing clamour for psychologists in Pakistan. In recent cases, it has been found that tapping into the personal problems of officials has worked well for the ISI. These officials are vulnerable, and they stay on social media to vent out their frustrations. In such cases, psychologists are able to easily identify these vulnerabilities and using their expertise, they are able to trap such persons. Money and intimidation are no longer the baits that are used. It is the exploitation of vulnerabilities, and the use of intimacy and attraction has managed to trap officials holding sensitive information. Such tactics are used best by psychologists. Before the trapped person even realises it, they are already handing out sensitive information through digital communication channels. The recent surge in appointments of psychologists into these honey-trap networks is something that has worried the Indian agencies. The scenario is worrisome as many officials continue to fall into the trap and even end up installing data-leaking software or malware onto their systems, despite advisories being issued on a regular basis, an official said.
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Chennai Open 2026 set to begin on Tuesday at TNGF Cosmo Golf Course
Chennai, Sep 7 (IANS) The Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) will be staging the Chennai Open 2026 at the TNGF Cosmo Golf Course in Chennai from September 8 to 11. The Chennai Open returns for its fifth edition. carries a prize purse of INR 1 crore. The tournament is set to feature some of the top Indian professionals, including Saptak Talwar, defending champion N. Thangaraja of Sri Lanka, Veer Ahlawat, Om Prakash Chouhan, Manu Gandas, Khalin Joshi, Rashid Khan, Honey Baisoya, and Akshay Sharma, to name a few. Besides Sri Lankan N Thangaraja, the prominent foreign players in the field include Sri Lankan Mithun Perera, Bangladeshis Jamal Hossain and Badal Hossain, Thailands Tanapat Pichaikool, Japans Koichiro Ishika and Taiga Tanaka, Czech Republics Stepan Danek, Ugandas Joshua Seale, Nepals Subash Tamang, Americans Koichiro Sato and Dominic Piccirillo, and Irelands Declan Kenny. The local challenge will be led by Chennai-based professionals S. Prasanth, S. John Royan, Ilayaraja C. and C. Arul. H. Shankar, MD, CPCL, said, CPCL is delighted to be associated with the Chennai Open as Powered by Partner. As an organisation with deep roots in Chennai, we are proud to support a premier professional golf event of the DP World PGTI that brings together some of the finest talent from across the country and provides an inspiring platform for emerging golfers. We look forward to a successful and memorable Chennai Open and to continuing our support for the development of golf in the region. Amandeep Johl, CEO, DP World PGTI, said, We are delighted to return to Chennai for the Chennai Open powered by CPCL, a tournament that has become an important fixture on the DP World PGTI schedule. Chennai has a strong golfing culture, and the city has consistently provided an excellent platform for our players to showcase their skills. With the season entering an exciting phase, several new champions emerging and the Race to DP World India Championship gathering momentum, we look forward to another highly competitive week. The Pro-Am event, played on Sunday, was won by the team led by Thai professional Tanapat Pichaikool. The winning team had a net score of 53.1 and consisted of amateurs Kaushik, Vikram and Nirav Hariharan.
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Instead, the app complements Apples existing iPhone security by concentrating on areas where users can still expose themselves to risk: insecure Wi-Fi, unprotected internet connections and important iOS security settings that havent been enabled. That distinction matters. iPhones are resistant to traditional malware because of Apples tightly controlled security architecture, but they arent immune from spyware, exploits, malicious websites, compromised accounts and other privacy and security threats. The new iPhone app is available to new and existing Intego ONE Complete subscribers. Intego is also currently a Back to School promotion that cuts the price by 50% until September 30. Intego confirmed that you dont need to prove you are a student to take advantage of the offer. Get Intego ONE Complete Plan for Mac & iPhone Back To School 50% off (expires Sept 30th) What is Intego ONE? Intego ONE is the successor to Intego Internet Security X9, combining Mac antivirus protection with additional security and maintenance tools. Its currently our top recommendation in our Best Antivirus for Mac guide . It comes in three tiers: Essential: Antivirus and firewall. Advanced: Adds SmartClean. Complete: Adds Intego VPN and now includes the iPhone app. Essential and Advanced remain Mac-only packages. Weve already reviewed Intego ONE Complete on the Mac, where its malware detection, scanning performance and firewall controls particularly impressed us. In our testing, it handled more than 130 malware samples extremely well and scanned more than two million files in around eight minutes. Those Mac security features remain the main reason to consider Intego ONE. The new iPhone app broadens the Complete package. We recommend: Intego ONE Price When Reviewed: Intego ONE Essential from $2.50 a month/one device/first year, then $3.33 a month or $29.99 for the first year and then $39.99 a year. Best Prices Today: $29.99 at Intego (annual) What does Intego ONE do on an iPhone? Integos iPhone app adds a VPN, Wi-Fi security checks and iPhone security monitoring, but not antivirus scanning. The iPhone version of Intego ONE is essentially a combination of privacy protection, network security and security configuration checking. There are three main elements. Intego VPN When youre using hotel, caf, airport or other Wi-Fi that you dont control, Integos VPN can encrypt your internet connection. The VPN was already included with Intego ONE Complete on the Mac, where it encrypts internet traffic, masks the users IP address and can help protect data when using public or unsecured Wi-Fi. When we tested it as part of our Mac review we found it simple to use, with 51 server locations and good bandwidth and streaming performance, although it isnt as fully featured as some dedicated VPN services. Adding the VPN to the iPhone arguably makes the feature more useful, because your phone is much more likely to connect to unfamiliar Wi-Fi while youre travelling or away from home. Wi-Fi security checks Intego can also check the security of the Wi-Fi network your iPhone is currently using. The test takes around 10 seconds and reports on connection speed as well as any potential security issues it identifies. Intego told us that one of the main things it checks is whether the network is using strong encryption. iPhone security check-up The app can also inspect some of the protections already built into your iPhone and tell you whether they are enabled or being used. Intego says its Device Check-Up can check whether: A passcode is enabled. Face ID or Touch ID is enabled. Apps are permitted to track you. The iPhone is running the newest version of iOS it supports. Something has been changed that removes Apples security protections. Screen recording is active. The key benefit is not that Intego provides these protections itself. Apple already does that. Instead, Intego checks whether important security features are enabled and flags potential weaknesses. Intego confirmed that its warning about changes that remove Apples built-in protections refers primarily to jailbreak detection. It does not generally treat MDM profiles as suspicious, since these are commonly used by businesses to manage and secure devices. Intego also told us that it plans to add Developer Mode detection in a future update, subject to the access Apples APIs allow. But can an iPhone actually get a virus? If Intego ONE is an antivirus suite, you might reasonably assume that its new iPhone app scans the iPhone for viruses. It doesnt. Traditional iPhone viruses are extremely uncommon because iOS apps are sandboxed, Apple tightly controls software distribution and the operating system incorporates substantial security protections. That doesnt make an iPhone invulnerable. Spyware, security exploits, malicious websites, compromised accounts and other threats can still put personal information at risk. Intego isnt claiming to replace Apples malware protection. Its proposition is effectively this: Apple protects the operating system, while Intego helps with some of the connections and security decisions that remain under the users control. Read: Can iPhones get viruses? for more information. Intego ONE on Mac vs iPhone Feature Mac iPhone Malware scanning Yes No Real-time antivirus Yes No Firewall Yes No SmartClean Advanced/Complete No VPN Complete Complete Wi-Fi security check No Yes iPhone security check-up No Yes Passcode/Face ID checks No Yes iOS update check No Yes Screen-recording warning No Yes On the Mac, antivirus remains at the heart of the product. On the iPhone, the focus is privacy, network security and checking the security configuration of the device. Who should consider Intego ONE Complete? Foundry Mac and iPhone owners This is the group that benefits most from the change. On the Mac you get the antivirus and firewall protection that impressed us in testing, alongside SmartClean and a VPN. On the iPhone you get the same VPN plus Wi-Fi security and device-security checks. People already considering Complete for the VPN Being able to use the subscription on your phone makes the VPN component more useful, particularly if you frequently travel or use public Wi-Fi. People only looking for iPhone protection Intego ONE is harder to justify purely for its iPhone features because most of the suites value still resides on the Mac. If you dont own a Mac or dont need Mac antivirus protection, a standalone VPN or other dedicated iPhone security service may make more sense. See our recommendations of the best VPN for iPhone . Does the iPhone app make Intego ONE Complete better value? The Intego ONE iPhone app can be downloaded from the iOS App Store. Our Intego ONE review already recommended the suite for its strong malware detection, firewall, performance and ease of use, although we noted omissions including phishing protection and parental controls. The new iPhone app doesnt address those weaknesses, but it does make the Complete tier more useful for people who own both a Mac and an iPhone. On the Mac, Intego ONE Complete includes antivirus, firewall protection, SmartClean and a VPN. On the iPhone, you get the VPN plus Wi-Fi security checks and tools that flag potentially important security settings. It isnt antivirus for the iPhone and shouldnt be confused with one. For existing Complete subscribers, the iPhone app is a worthwhile addition at no extra cost. For prospective customers with several Apple devices, it also makes Intego ONE Complete more compelling than when we originally reviewed it, particularly if you want several security tools covered by a single subscription. How much is Intego ONE Complete for Mac & iPhone Plan U.S. deal U.K. deal One Year, 1 Mac, 1 iPhone 50% off: $3.75/month (then $7.50/month) 50% off: 2.29/month (then 5.83/month) Two year, 1 Mac, 1 iPhone 50% off: $3.13/month (then $6.25/month) 50% off: 2.50/month (then 5/month) One Year, 1 Mac, 1 iPhone 35% off: $4.87/month (then $7.50/month) 35% off: 3.79/month (then 5.83/month) Two year, 1 Mac, 1 iPhone 35% off: $4.06/month (then $6.25/month) 35% off: 3.25/month (then 5/month) Intego is currently offering 50% off Intego ONE Complete until September 30, 2026, the only version of the suite that includes the new iPhone app. Get Intego ONE Complete Plan for Mac & iPhone Back To School 50% off (expires Sept 30th) Despite the Back to School branding, this is not strictly a student-only discount. Intego has confirmed that while the promotion is aimed at students, parents and educators, anyone can get 50% off Intego ONE Complete during the promotional period. Following that deal there will be 35% off Intego ONE Complete. Get Intego ONE Complete Plan for Mac & iPhone for 35% off The discounts applies to 3- and 5-device subscriptions (e.g. 3 Macs, 3 iPhones).
Enjoy The New Punjabi Music Video For 'Tu Pta Nahi' By Gopi Talwara
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Rajniesh Duggall reveals what drew him to play Physics Wallah teacher Pankaj Sijariya in his biopic
Mumbai, Sep 6 (IANS) Actor Rajniesh Duggall has revealed what drew him to play Physics Wallah teacher Pankaj Sijariya in his upcoming biopic. He opened up about the project while sharing his reaction to the script and expressed his excitement about bringing the inspiring teachers journey to the screen. Talking about how he came on board, Duggall said, I have a very interesting surprise for you, Pankaj sir. One of your students has actually written the film and asked me if I would like to play your role in it. So I said 100% that if there is something like this, I would absolutely want to be a part of it. In fact, I finished the script today, and it is written in a very interesting way. The reveal came during an Instagram Live interaction between Rajniesh Duggall and Pankaj Sijariya, where the actor shared details about the biopic and revealed that one of Pankajs students had written the film. The upcoming movie is written and directed by James A., one of Sijairyas students. The upcoming biopic will feature Rajniesh Duggall portraying Pankaj Sijariya, bringing the educators inspiring journey to the screen through the perspective of one of his former students. Esha Talwar has also been cast as the female lead in the film. The film is currently in the development stage, with more details about the project expected to be announced in the coming days. Pankaj Sijariya is an organic chemistry educator at Physics Wallah, the ed-tech platform founded by Alakh Pandey. He has earned a strong following among students for his lively and distinctive approach to teaching.
Jaipur, Alwar hit by heavy monsoon rain, waterlogging disrupts life
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Mohammed Shami To Be Felicitated By CAB On 100th First-Class Appearance
India's pace-bowling stalwart Mohammed Shami will be felicitated by the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) on Saturday for reaching the milestone of 100 first-class appearances.
Spl edu teachers shielded from non-academic duties in Sriganganagar, Alwar
MCOCA slapped on Chintalwar, gang members
Five-hour rescue ends in triumph; boy pulled safely from 400-foot borewell in Alwar
Butoli, Alwar, Sep 1 (IANS) In a dramatic rescue operation lasting nearly five hours, a nine-year-old boy, Bhanu, was safely pulled out of a borewell in Butoli village of Rajasthans Alwar district on Monday night. The successful rescue brought immense relief and joy to hundreds of villagers, police and administrative officials, and rescue team members []
9-Year-Old Rescued from 400-Foot Borewell in Alwar
Udaipur Kiran, September 1: A major tragedy was averted in the Butoli village of the Laxmangarh area in Alwar district, Rajasthan, on Monday when a 9-year-old boy, Bhanu, fell into a 400-foot deep borewell while chasing a kite. After a grueling rescue operation that lasted nearly five hours, he was safely pulled out, bringing immense ... Read more 9-Year-Old Rescued from 400-Foot Borewell in Alwar
Boy falls down Alwar borewell, rescue efforts on
9-Year-Old Rescued After Falling into 400-Foot Borewell in Alwar
Alwar, September 1: A major tragedy was averted in the Butoli village of the Laxmangarh area in Alwar district, Rajasthan, on Monday. A 9-year-old boy named Bhanu fell into a 400-foot deep borewell while chasing a kite. Fortunately, after a grueling five-hour rescue operation, he was safely retrieved, bringing immense relief and joy to the ... Read more 9-Year-Old Rescued After Falling into 400-Foot Borewell in Alwar
BJP, Congress rebels file nominations in Alwar
Tragic Incident in Alwar: Child Falls into Open Borewell While Chasing Kite
Alwar, August 31: A tragic incident occurred in the Buttoli village of Alwar district, Rajasthan, on Monday evening. A 10-year-old boy named Bhanu fell into an open borewell while running to collect a fallen kite. The child is trapped approximately 50 to 55 feet deep. Fortunately, initial reports indicate that he is safe, as rescuers ... Read more Tragic Incident in Alwar: Child Falls into Open Borewell While Chasing Kite
10-year-old Alwar boy chasing kite falls into 55-foot borewell, rescue ops underway
yearold Alwar boy chasing kite falls into foot borewell rescue ops underway
BJP Faces Rebellion in Alwar Ahead of Municipal Elections
Jaipur, August 31: In a significant political upheaval, two out of four division presidents of the BJP in Alwar have resigned along with their executive committees. This move comes ahead of the municipal council elections in Rajasthan, with the resignations submitted to district president Ashok Gupta. Of the 65 wards in Alwar, 33 fall under ... Read more BJP Faces Rebellion in Alwar Ahead of Municipal Elections
Tamil Nadu Trims MK Stalin's Security Cover From Z+ to Z Following a Security Review
The revision has trimmed his total security strength from 54 to 34 personnel, reducing the number of round-the-clock commandos and static guards deployed at his Cenotaph Road residence in Alwarpet
Anthropic is warning Claude users who may have malware on their PC
Anthropic is warning Claude users who may have malware on their PC
Congress Hits Back at Former Ally DMK for Hypocrisy Over Nehru, Ambedkar Omission
Former DMK MLA and the party's legal wing joint secretary E Paranthaman had on Saturday lashed out at the Tamil Nadu government for excluding key ideological stalwarts--EV Periyar, Ambedkar, and Nehru from the official policy note of the Backward Classes and Most Backward Classes Welfare Department
Hyderabad Set For Golconda Masters Golf
The top Indian professionals in the fray include Saptak Talwar, Honey Baisoya, Veer Ahlawat, Rashid Khan, Akshay Sharma and Om Prakash Chouhan, to name a few.
Telangana Golconda Masters To Tee Off On September 1 In Hyderabad
Top Indian professionals, including Saptak Talwar, Veer Ahlawat and Rashid Khan, will be in action for the Telangana Golconda Masters to be held at the Hyderabad Golf Association.
Rashid Wins Telangana Open Golf to End 7-Year Wait for Title
Current PGTI Rankings leader Saptak Talwar (72-68-71-70) finished tied 24th at seven-under 281.
Dr. Agarwal's Eye Hospital launches World's First Pinhole Pupilloplasty (PPP) Centre
At its flagship facility at Alwarpet, Chennai
Stop Telling Women What to Wear: Kriti Sanon Reacts to Rakhi Ad Outfit Row
Actor Kriti Sanon has responded to the online backlash surrounding her latest advertisement, in which she was criticised by some social media users over her Indo-Western outfit. Breaking her silence on Tuesday, Kriti shared a note on her Instagram Stories, questioning why a womans respect for her culture continues to be judged by the clothes she chooses to wear. Culture & Traditions are in her heart, not in her neckline!... Also, when will we stop telling women what to wear?? she wrote. The actor further pointed out that while ethnic fashion has changed and evolved over the years, women are still often subjected to scrutiny based on their appearance and clothing choices. Ethnic fashion has evolved over the years, but still a woman's respect for her culture is measured with just her clothes, she added. Kritis statement came a day after an advertisement for a jewellery brand featuring the actor triggered a wave of criticism and hateful comments online. Several social media user including actor and MP Kangana Ranaut criticised Kriti Sanon for wearing a bralette-style blouse and a draped skirt while celebrating the festival. Sharing her reaction on Instagram Stories, Ranaut wrote: It's a wonderful time to be a woman, our closets are full of variety of clothes, today's woman is a global woman, from cocktail dresses to lehenga cholis, jeans to saris, bikinis to salwar kameez, from all the options that are available to us today why would you tie your brother a Rakhi in your bikini/ undergarments? Where are all your styling options? Ha ha, the advert looks intentionally creepy!
Fake ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini apps now used as bait for malware attacks
Kaspersky researchers found 92,000 malicious attacks disguised as AI services in 2026, with fake ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini apps accounting for most of the attacks
Rajasthan: School Principal Suspended After Bathing With Girl Students at Alwar Dam (VIDEO)
Rajasthan school principal Lal Chand Meena was suspended after a video allegedly showed him bathing with girl students at an Alwar dam without adequate safety measures.
Raj principal suspended over dam bathing with girl students
A school principal in Alwar, Rajasthan, has been suspended following the circulation of a video showing him bathing in a dam with girl students. An inquiry has been initiated against him for violating the code of conduct.
Rajasthan Principal Suspended After Video Of Him Bathing With Girl Students Goes Viral
Alwar Principal Faces Departmental Probe Over Dam Visit With Class 11, 12 Students
'I fought cancer to see my son play for India': Saransh's long road to Test cricket
After battling cancer for over a decade, Subodh Jain finally watched his son Saransh make his India debut in the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo. From wanting to quit cricket to becoming a domestic stalwart, Saransh's journey has been shaped by his father's resilience, Chandrakant Pandit's belief and years of perseverance.
India Orders Google To Remove Hundreds Of Firebase Accounts Used In Bank Scams, Malware Attacks
I4C flags Firebase sites allegedly used to mimic banks, spread malware and steal sensitive financial data.
India Targets Google Platform For Scams
India has ordered Google to shut hundreds of Firebase accounts allegedly used by scammers to impersonate banks, spread malware and steal financial data.
Veteran Actress Sowcar Janaki Passes Away, Telugu Producers Pay Tributes
Janaki had been undergoing treatment at Kauvery Hospital in Alwarpet, Chennai, after falling ill. Nadigar Sangam president and actor Nassar confirmed her demise and described her as a legendary star
BNP's Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir elected as Bangladesh's new President
Ruling Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) candidate Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir was on Thursday elected as the country's new President in the first contested poll for the post in 35 years. The 78-year-old BNP stalwart defeated his rival Colonel (retd) Oli Ahmed, the Liberal Democratic Party chairman and the nominee of the Jamaat-e-Islami-led 11-party opposition alliance, Chief Election Commissioner and also Election Returning Officer AMM Nasir Uddin said. Alamgir secured 255 votes while Oli Ahmad bagged 88 votes, he said. Of the total 349 registered voters, 343 voted in the election. Six lawmakers didn't vote, he added. The president-elect will take the oath as Bangladesh's new President on Friday evening at the Darbar Hall of Bangabhaban. It is the first contested presidential election in Bangladesh since 1991, as the office had largely been filled through consensus and uncontested polls in recent decades. The presidential election was necessitated after Mohammed Shahabuddin, a
Germanys Climate Divide: Drought Crisis Exposes Growing Rift In Merz Government
Germany is facing a worsening drought but Chancellor Friedrich Merzs government has yet to announce a major response. Now, the ruling coalition is split over whether climate adaptation should be written into the constitution, with the Social Democrats pushing for new funding, urban planning changes and labour protections for extreme heat. Why has climate policy slipped down Germanys political agenda?#Germany #GermanyDrought #ClimateCrisis #ClimateChange #FriedrichMerz #GermanPolitics #ClimatePolicy #Europe #EuropeNews #ClimateAdaptation #Drought #GlobalWarming #GermanyNews #EuropeanPolitics #ClimateAction
4,500 SIM cards, China malware, Pakistan links emerge in Ahmedabad cyber probe
SIM cards China malware Pakistan links emerge in Ahmedabad cyber probe
Stolen Thirumangai Alwar bronze idol returns to Kumbakonam temple after nearly 70 years
On February 12, 2020, the Idol Wing-CID registered a case on a complaint, filed by the executive officer of the SriSoundararajaPerumalTemple, of the theft of four idols from the temple between 1957 and 1967. The idols are the bronze statue ofThirumangaiAlwarand the metal idols ofKaalinga NarthanaKrishnar, Vishnu, andSridevi. The Idol Wing traced the ThirumangaiAlwar statue to the Ashmolean Museum in the United Kingdom
Pharma sector must move from cost competitiveness to innovation: Experts
India's pharmaceutical industry needs to move beyond its traditional strength in cost-effective generic medicines and focus on innovation, advanced manufacturing, quality and global regulatory standards to realise its growth potential, industry experts said. With India targeting a pharmaceutical market of USD 130 billion by 2030, experts at a recent industry event in Hyderabad said the next phase of growth would require greater investments in research and development, digital technologies and contract research and development manufacturing. The discussions were held ahead of the 19th edition of CPHI & PMEC India 2026, scheduled to be held in November across venues in Delhi-NCR. The official launch and precursor event of CPHI & PMEC India 2026, held under the banner of the Pharma Leadership Exchange, brought together pharma leaders, CXOs, industry stalwarts, and key voices from across India's pharmaceutical and life sciences ecosystem. Sarvesh Singh, CEO, Lifesciences and ...
Ahead of Amit Shahs visit to Alwar, students detained before proposed protest
The protestors had planned to raise the issues of lathicharge on students at Jantar Mantar, poor condition of roads, the alleged Matsya scam and demand the restoration of student union elections
After Rajasthan school students protest gets CJP boost, authorities promise action
Students and local residents protested for two days at a government school in Alwar district against its dilapidated condition and a shortage of teachers
CJP Leader, Alwar SHO Clash During School Protest
A heated confrontation broke out between CJP co-convenor Ashutosh Ranka and Thanagazi SHO Mahavir Singh during a school students protest in Jodhwas village, Alwar.
No teachers, crumbling walls: Alwar school locked by students and villagers
No teachers crumbling walls Alwar school locked by students and villagers
Dupattas are not alien to Indian ethnic wardrobes. But as the world and fashion progressed, most women moved to western wear. There was a time, when women paired these pieces with choli, lehengas and salwar Continue reading The post Dupattas The New Fashion Must Have For Women appeared first on Threads - WeRIndia .
Literary Stalwart Varalakshmamma Remembered
The programme, organised by the Forum for Better Bapatla, included garlanding of her statue and tributes.
Bangladesh's ruling BNP nominates party stalwart Mirza Fakhrul as presidential candidate
Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has been nominated as the presidential candidate by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party. The election follows the resignation of Mohammed Shahabuddin on health grounds last month. Alamgir resigned from his party posts after his nomination for the upcoming presidential election. Colonel (retd) Oli Ahmad is also contesting the presidential election as an opposition candidate. The BNP holds a significant majority in Parliament, positioning Alamgir for the presidency.
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Congress, BJP workers clash as Minister joins sanitation workers stir in Alwar for jobs
OpenAI, Anthropic Face Climate Questions Ahead of Potential IPOs
Not too long ago, investors would have cried foul. Even fossil-fuel stalwarts like ExxonMobil Holdings Corp. have been voluntarily producing sustainability reports for years
ICTS prof Deepak Dhar awarded Dirac Medal for work on statistical mechanics
The International Centre for Theoretical Sciences on Monday said that its professor Deepak Dhar has been awarded the prestigious 2026 Dirac Medal, recognising his contributions to statistical mechanics and complex systems. Prof Dhar, who is an Indian National Science Academy (INSA) distinguished professor at ICTS, shares the honour with three other stalwarts of statistical mechanics -- Bernard Derrida, Marc Mezard and Haim Sompolinsky --, the Institute said in a post on its website. According to the ICTS, the award recognises the four scientists for their pioneering contributions to equilibrium statistical mechanics and for extending its concepts and methods into non-equilibrium statistical mechanics, optimization problems, theoretical neuroscience, and, finally, artificial intelligence. The Dirac Medal is awarded annually by the International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) in honour of physicist Paul Dirac. ICTP Director Atish Dabholkar commented, The work of the 2026 Dir
Rajasthan Hospital License Revoked After Mothers Death During Childbirth
Jaipur, August 8: A private hospital in Alwar, Rajasthan, has come under scrutiny after a woman died following childbirth. The incident prompted the health department to revoke the hospitals license on Friday. The tragic event occurred at Nishu Hospital in Nagla Raisis, leading to an order from Gayatri Rathore, Principal Secretary of the Medical and ... Read more Rajasthan Hospital License Revoked After Mothers Death During Childbirth
Rajasthan: Alwar hospital licence cancelled after mother dies during child birth
Jaipur, Aug 7 (IANS) The Rajasthan Health Department on Friday cancelled the licence of a private hospital in Alwar after a woman died during childbirth. Taking serious note of the incident at Nishu Hospital in Nagla Raisis, Principal Secretary, Medical and Health, Gayatri Rathore, on Friday ordered the registration of an FIR against the hospital. []
Code Name Silver: The Indian spy who played 5 sides in World War II
Known by the British codename Silver, Talwar operated across German, Italian, Soviet, British and Japanese intelligence networks while maintaining links to Indias freedom movement. His shifting loyalties, including his work for British intelligence under Peter Fleming, have made his legacy controversial.
Over 10,000 Indians Saved from WhatsApp Malware Attack, Government Reports
New Delhi, August 7: The central government announced on Friday that over 10,000 Indians were protected from a significant malware campaign aimed at hacking WhatsApp accounts, thanks to coordinated actions by the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C). The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) stated that various measures, including geo-blocking command and control (C2) servers ... Read more Over 10,000 Indians Saved from WhatsApp Malware Attack, Government Reports
Over 10,000 Indians protected from WhatsApp malware attack: Govt
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Sustainability Matters and IndiAgri, supported by the Alliance for Change, Transformation & Innovation (ACTION), will convene the 3rd National Sustainable Agriculture Summit & Awards 2026 on August 7 at the India International Centre, New Delhi. Themed Krishi Samriddhi 2047: Building a Resilient & Self-Reliant Agriculture Ecosystem , the summit is structured across two tracks: Track 1 on Dairy, Nutrition, Fisheries & Livestock, and Track 2 on Crops, Inputs, Technology & Rural Value Chains. Dr. Ramdas Athawale, Union Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment, with fellow dignitaries at the 2nd Sustainable Agriculture Summit & Awards 2025 The theme draws on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for value addition in India's dairy sector, spotlighted recently through India's four-medal debut at the Mundial do Queijo do Brasil 2026, and Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah's cooperative renaissance, which is adding 75,000 new dairy cooperatives under White Revolution 2.0 and 6,000 new fisheries cooperatives under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana. The Summit is the ninth in a series of national and regional dialogues Sustainability Matters and IndiAgri have convened since 2024: two previous national editions in Delhi and six regional consultations across states including Bhopal, Chandigarh, Nagpur, Patna, Baraut and Alwar. Together, these editions have brought together over 1,000 delegates and 120+ speakers, spanning policymakers, scientists, cooperative leaders, industry executives, startups and farmers, and have generated 190+ documented best practices and award-winning initiatives from across India's agricultural ecosystem. Each edition has fed grassroots insights into formal policy recommendations submitted to central and state governments, positioning the platform as a sustained channel between the field and the policy table rather than a one-off conference. " This platform exists because India's agricultural story cannot be told from one vantage point alone ," said Dr Navneet Anand, Executive Director, Sustainability Matters . " Krishi Samriddhi 2047 brings dairy, fisheries and livestock into the same conversation as crops, inputs, technology and rural markets, because the transformation we are chasing runs across all of these value chains, not through any one of them in isolation ." The 3rd edition is supported by partners across sectors, including Indian Railway Finance Corporation (a Navratna CPSE), Bihar State Milk Co-operative Federation Limited (COMFED), Odisha Cooperative Milk Producers' Federation Limited, SIRA Seeds, Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan Limited (HURL), Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI), and Krishak Bharati Cooperative Limited (KRIBHCO). " Agriculture touches every one of us, whether we grow it, process it, fund it, regulate it, or simply eat it, and that shared stake is exactly why each of us carries a responsibility to be part of this discourse ," said Dr K C Ravi, Director General, Sustainable Agriculture Summit & Awards . " The Summit exists to make that participation possible, bringing policymakers, cooperatives, scientists, industry and farmers to the same table so solutions are shaped collectively rather than in silos , he added. India's dairy output has grown 70% in eleven years - from 146 to 239 million tonnes - even as livestock and fisheries expand at nearly 7% and 8-9% a year, among the fastest-growing segments of the rural economy. Track 1 builds on this momentum, examining cooperative-led growth across dairy, nutrition, fisheries and livestock. Track 2 turns to the crops-and-value-chain economy - seeds and sustainable inputs, regenerative farming, and the technology and market infrastructure connecting farms to consumers. The Summit is part of a continuing effort by Sustainability Matters and IndiAgri.in, India's leading digital platform for agricultural news and analysis, to drive sustained, solution-oriented conversations on the issues shaping Indian agriculture, from climate resilience to rural finance and cooperative governance, bringing diverse stakeholders into direct dialogue rather than parallel monologues. The day includes an inaugural session and track-wise knowledge sessions, culminating in the Sustainable Agriculture Awards 2026, recognising individuals, institutions, cooperatives, companies and government bodies across 44 categories for measurable contributions to India's agricultural ecosystem.
At 20th MarCon, Stalwarts to Explore AI Innovations, Other Key Discourses in the Ecosystem
The Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) is all set to host the 20th edition of Indias premier marketing conference, Marketing Conclave (MarCon), co-powered by Google, on August 4-5, 2026, at Taj Lands End, Mumbai 2026.The conclave will bring together founders, CMOs, brand leaders, marketers, technology innovators, and media professionals to discuss the latest trends, technologies and ideas shaping the evolving marketing landscape. IAMAI to host the 20th edition of Indias premier marketing conference - MarCon, co-powered by Google, on August 4-5, 2026, at Taj Lands End, Mumbai With artificial intelligence redefining every stage of the marketing lifecycle, MarCon 2026 will explore how organisations are building AI-first marketing functions, adapting to the new search and discovery ecosystem, leveraging AI-enabled media planning, rethinking marketing measurement, and balancing AI-driven efficiency with creativity, trust and responsible innovation. Featuring keynote addresses, fireside chats, panel discussions, masterclasses and networking sessions, the conference will offer practical perspectives from leaders shaping the future of media and marketing. Marketing Conclave 2026 will host industry leaders and experts, including Priya Choudhary, Director, Business Solutions & Insights, Google; Siddharth Shekhar, Director - Govt. & PSUs, BFSI, Fintech, Education & Auto, Google; Pushkar Gupte - Head of Industry, CPG, Google; Vinay Bhartia, Director Enterprise, MEA + West Asia @ Semrush (An Adobe Co); Shwetha Iyer, SVP & Head of Marketing; Kissht, Aditya Das, Director, Head of Growth & Omnichannel Marketing, Cipla; Siddharth Bajaj, Chief Marketing Officer, Dr Batra's Healthcare; Jahid Ahmed, Senior Vice President and Head Digital Acquisition, HDFC Bank; Priyanka Shah, Head of Digital Marketing, Bajaj Auto, and Somnath Mukherjee, and Head of Programmatic and Performance Marketing, Reliance Retail. Among other key discourses to be discussed at the conference are leveraging data and technology to deliver personalised customer experiences, the rise of creator-led commerce, changing consumer behaviour, the future of media, and strategies for taking Indian brands to global audiences. The conclave will also explore how marketers can build trust, drive measurable business outcomes and prepare for an increasingly AI-driven ecosystem. Among the partners of Marketing Conclave 2026 are Affinity Global Advertising, Consumr.ai, Connect Network, DoubleTick, Google, Helo.ai, mFilterIt, PubLive, Vonage, BC Web Wise, LS Digital, Truecaller, and Semrush (An Adobe Company) and many more. www.marketingconclave.com About Internet and Mobile Association of India The Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) is a not-for-profit industry body with more than 800 members, including Indian and multinational corporations, as well as start-ups. IAMAI has been instrumental in shaping Indias digital economy. IAMAI advocates free and fair competition, and progressive and enabling laws for businesses as well as for consumers. The overarching objective of IAMAI is to ensure the progress of the internet and the digital economy. Its major areas of activities are public policy and advocacy, business to business conferences, research, promotion of start-ups and promotion of consumer trustandsafety.
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