Acid attack convict gets 14 years in jail
Repurposed pier C at T3 opens to handle summit traffic
2 held, juvenile apprehended in Narela property dealers murder
CNG vehicles wont get fuel if they dont have hydro-test certificate: IGL
Worker killed, 4 injured as oxygen cylinder explodes at Okhla godown
Centre clears separate engineering cadre for Delhi PWD
Resentment leads techie to circulate fake obscene images of woman online
BRICS Friendship Rose Garden Prepared To Bloom
Bizmans North Delhi Home Burgled; Missing Domestic Helps Suspected
MCD intensifies crackdown on illegal fifth floors and dangerous structures
4-yr-old accuses school cab driver of sexual abuse, Pocso case filed
HC seeks govt and DU stand on PIL for more hostels
Identify land parcels for student PGs: LG to DDA
How two teens fortuitously dodged Satya Niketan tragedy
DJB tender case: Court grants bail to 5 accused, cites pre-trial punishment
Delhi Government Secures Independent PWD Engineering Cadre After 30 Years
The Delhi government has received approval for a separate PWD engineering cadre, a long-awaited development aimed at improving infrastructure. Delhi Government Secures Independent PWD Engineering Cadre After 30 Years
DRI cracks down on illegal wildlife trade in 6 operations, 13 held
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) on Wednesday said it conducted six significant operations at different locations across the country in last 10 days, resulting in the seizure of a two leopard pelts, 180 live Indian Star Tortoises, 12 live Tokay Geckos, around 24 kg Pangolin Scales and 500 grams Tiger bones. Thirteen persons were arrested across these six operations. DRI officers intercepted a person in Jeypore, Koraput district, Odisha, and recovered one leopard pelt from his possession. The leopard pelt and the apprehended person were handed over to the State Forest Department, Koraput, for further investigation and legal action under the Act. In another operation on the same day, officers intercepted a person near Gandhinagar, Bengaluru and examination of his baggage resulted in the recovery of 180 live Indian Star Tortoises concealed in six cloth covers. The striking star-like pattern on the shell of the Indian Star Tortoise has made it particularly attractive in the exotic pet and wildlife-collector markets, driving illegal capture and international trafficking. The 180 live tortoises were seized under the Act and the accused was arrested, according to an official statement. In the third operation, DRO officers intercepted a Bolero truck in Ri-Bhoi district, Meghalaya, while it was proceeding towards Mawhati. Thorough checking of the vehicle led to the recovery of 14.68 kg dried Pangolin scales, packed in three carry bags. The recovered pangolin scales, along with the apprehended person and the vehicle, were handed over to the Range Forest Officer, Nongpoh, Meghalaya, for further necessary action. Earlier, DRI officers, in an operation targeting an illegal leopard skin trade network, coordinated with the Forest Department, Sidhi, Madhya Pradesh and intercepted four persons in Sidhi district. One leopard skin was recovered from two persons travelling in a Mahindra Thar. Follow-up investigations and searches led to the identification and interception of two further members of the syndicate, besides recovery of incriminating evidence relating to the alleged illegal poaching, possession, transportation and proposed sale of leopard skin and its parts. The leopard skin and vehicle were seized and the persons were handed over to the Forest Department, Sidhi, for further action under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
Piyush Goyal calls upon BRICS countries to expand opportunities for women entrepreneurs
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said India would like to bring the lessons learnt from its experience in addressing the challenges faced by entrepreneurs, particularly women entrepreneurs, to the BRICS Womens Business Alliance and the larger BRICS business engagement. He called upon BRICS countries to work together to expand opportunities for women entrepreneurs and women-led enterprises in international trade, stressing the need for easier access to credit, markets and predictable rules of business. Addressing the BRICS WBA Women-Led Development Conference organised by FICCI here, the minister said that an entrepreneur seeking to enter international business has to cross three key borders: access to credit, access to buyers and markets, and access to predictable rules that encourage free trade and open opportunities. He said India has focused on empowering women financially, socially and through education, skills and improved quality of life, with the objective of making women the drivers of the countrys growth. Goyal said around 100 million rural women are today members of nine million self-help groups, small cooperatives or groups of women working together on different ideas and enterprises. The number of women earning more than Rs. 1 lakh in personal income has crossed 30 million. These women are referred to as Lakhpati Didis, he said, adding that India hopes to continue expanding both their number and their income. Goyal further said that India has provided around 560 million loans to small entrepreneurs, with more than 68 per cent of these loans going to women entrepreneurs. He said the objective is to ensure that women become economically independent and are not dependent on other family members. He added that when women stand on their own feet, they can become drivers of Indias growth engine. He noted that Indias female workforce participation had been around 19 per cent until about a decade ago and expressed confidence that as income levels rise, education improves, skills develop and talent comes forward, the number will increase to 50 per cent or more. Goyal said that in developed societies, the proportion of women in the formal workforce has crossed 50 per cent. Shri Goyal emphasised that India can achieve a significant delta in economic growth as more women enter the formal workforce. He also said that foreign trade should not be viewed only as a collateralised business, but as an opportunity to integrate societies and businesses and provide opportunities to marginalised sections that may otherwise never imagine going overseas. He said BRICS countries had also agreed in the Jaipur Consensus to explore a common BRICS platform for international trade, which could help address the second challenge faced by entrepreneurs, namely access to markets and buyers.
Delhi's dichotomy: Big infra projects alongside unauthorised sprawl
Delhi's post-liberalisation growth turned it into a services powerhouse, but housing shortages, unplanned urbanisation, pollution and infrastructure gaps continue to test the capital
Man found charred in Rohtak fields was from Aligarh, drove cab in Delhi
Godown owner detained after oxygen cylinder blast kills 1, injures 4 in Delhi's Okhla
'Removal of critical wall led to Delhi building collapse'
Police investigations into the collapse of a five-storey PG building in Delhi's Satya Niketan reveal that three truckloads of debris were used to level the basement, and a crucial wall was removed on the ground floor shortly before the incident. Seven people died and five were injured. The building owner, labour contractor, and a PG operator have been arrested, while another operator is absconding. Concerns about building safety and unauthorised construction in the area have been raised.
China Named & Shamed Live On Stage: Philippines Minister Teodoro Calls Out Bullying Over Secret Note
A Chinese note landed on the table of Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro during a live forum in Seoul. It carried Beijings familiar rejection of the 2016 South China Sea arbitration ruling. Teodoro read it aloud, challenged Chinas position and accused Beijing of disrespecting international law and the host forum. China says it does not accept the ruling and has urged Manila to stop provoking tensions. The dispute is about more than one awkward interruption. The tribunal found no legal basis for Chinas expansive historic-rights claim and affirmed Philippine rights in its exclusive economic zone. This report explains what happened, why Teodoros response went viral and how the episode reflects the wider China-Philippines standoff. It also examines the India angle, as New Delhi watches maritime coercion, regional deterrence and the expanding demand for BrahMos. Watch the full geopolitical analysis, as tensions continue to rise, and follow for more Indo-Pacific news.
ECI to meet both Trinamool factions on Sep 12, decision on name & symbol may be resolved
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 9 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI), which had already consented to meet a five-member delegation of the ebel but majority faction in Trinamool Congress led by the party's expelled legislator Ritabrata Banerjee on September 12, had now also given the consent to meet the original but minority faction of the party led by the former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at the same venue in New Delhi on the same day. While the time fixed for the meeting with the Ritabrata-led faction is 11 a.m. on September 12, the time allotted for the Mamata Banerjee-led faction is 12 noon on the same day. The venue of the meeting with both the factions of Trinamool Congress is India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management (IIDEM) in New Delhi. Although in the communications to both the factions of Trinamool Congress, the Commission had not specified the agenda of the meetings, however, ECI insiders said that the discussions will be in relation to the arguments of both the delegations in favour of their claims for the party name and symbol. In the communications to both the factions, the ECI Secretary Ashwani Kumar Mohal had sought the names of the members of the delegations of both the factions as well as their vehicle numbers for necessary arrangements. It is learnt that the Commission will decide on the fate of the party name and symbol only after hearing both the factions. In the letter, Mohal had Ritabrata Banerjee to intimate the names of the members of delegation along with their vehicle details to ECI for making necessary arrangements. In the letter, ECI had specified that the number of delegation members will be five. The letter from ECI Secretary on Wednesday is in response to a previous communication sent to the Commission from the Ritabrata Banerjee-led faction seeking appointment. However, Commission insiders said that the decision will be made surely before September 16, which is the last date for filing nominations for the bypolls for Nandigram and Rejinagar Assembly constituencies in West Bengal. Political observers say that the ECI has two options amid the forthcoming bypolls for these two constituencies. The first option is allotting the official 'grassroots' symbol to any of the two rival Trinamool Congress factions. In that case, the faction to whom the symbol will be allotted will be able to contest the bypolls with that official symbol. The second option is not allotting the symbol to any of the factions for the time being before a final decision in the matter is taken. In that case, neither of two factions will be able to contest the bypolls with that official symbol, a city-based observer noted.
Filmmaker Shirish Kunder condemns violence after death of Manipuri musician in Delhi
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Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 9 (IANS) The Karnataka State Cabinet has approved several key decisions, including the revival of student union elections in colleges and universities across the state from the 2026-27 academic year, an aerospace policy and an employment incentive scheme. .Speaking at a press conference after the Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara provided details of the decisions. The Cabinet approved the resumption of student elections in colleges and universities with the objective of fostering leadership, responsibility and democratic values among students. Student elections had been banned in colleges earlier for various reasons. We have now decided to resume them. The system will be implemented from the 2026-27 academic year. However, no political party or organisation will be allowed to campaign on campuses, Parameshwara said. The Cabinet has also approved the distribution of 15 lakh residential sites to economically weaker sections across the state. It has been decided to allocate 50,000 sites in each district. The distribution of sites will be carried out in three phases across Karnataka. Around five lakh sites will be distributed in September, while another five lakh sites each will be distributed during the second and third phases, Parameshwara said. He further stated that Karnataka is facing a severe drought this year, with 101 talukas already declared drought-affected based on the Centres 2020 drought manual. Another 50 talukas are likely to be declared soon, followed by further assessments, he added. Last year, 223 talukas were declared drought-affected, but the situation is worse this year, and potentially all talukas could be covered. The state will submit memorandums to the Centre seeking financial support, including a possible waiver of farmers loans. The government has attributed the severe situation partly to the El Nino impact. An all-party delegation may also visit Delhi to seek assistance from the Centre. Karnataka Aerospace Policy 2026 to 31 has been approved. This is in order to encourage industries related to aerospace technologies. Some subsidy component has been introduced in focused areas and also non-focused areas. Im not going to share the details, but just in principle, a policy has been brought about, 26 to 31. Bengaluru already has a programme to manufacture fighter aircraft under Tejas Advanced Systems, and also HAL is manufacturing 97 light combat aircrafts. All this certainly will be helped by the government in terms of the policy and providing subsidy components, he stated. Number two, a programme has been announced to build houses near the workplace, which is called Shramika Nivas. Some 10,000 houses are targeted in the first place. We will ask the companies and industries to build these housing facilities. The government will promote these industries and give them support and subsidies, etc. it is for all industries, Parameshwara stated. In order to encourage industries in the most backward and backward talukas, the government will support those industries on the basis of their investment: backward class up to 10 per cent, most backward class up to 20 per cent. Industries related to aerospace, defence, automobile industry, electric vehicles, electronic vehicles, semiconductors, etc. All these industries will be promoted in these areas and will be promoted to improve those talukas, he stated.
Education Minister Pralhad Joshi releases commemorative publication on Bharat Innovates 2026
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi on Wednesday released the commemorative publication on Bharat Innovates 2026, documenting the maiden edition of the initiative held in Nice, France, from June 14 to 16 under the India-France Year of Innovation. Speaking at the event, Joshi said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has consistently placed innovation, research, technology and entrepreneurship at the centre of Indias development journey. He noted that Bharat Innovates reflected this vision by providing young innovators with opportunities to showcase their capabilities and connect with global stakeholders. The Minister said such initiatives reflected the confidence and aspirations of young India and demonstrated the potential of the countrys higher education and research ecosystem. Bharat Innovates showed what could be achieved when young talent was linked with opportunities, industry and global networks, he added. Union Minister of State for Education Sukanta Majumdar highlighted the important role of higher education institutions in realising the vision of Viksit Bharat. He said the National Education Policy 2020 accorded priority to research, innovation, creativity and scientific temper, and initiatives such as Bharat Innovates provided a platform for translating these priorities into tangible outcomes. Bharat Innovates is an initiative of the Ministry of Education aimed at discovering and nurturing high-potential deep-tech innovations emerging from Indias higher education and research ecosystem. It seeks to connect innovators with industry, investors and other stakeholders, accelerate technology translation, and provide exposure to global markets and supply chains. The initiative aims to create a seamless pathway from laboratory to market and from campus to the world. The maiden edition brought together 120 deep-tech start-ups and innovators along with 45 research projects from across India. Participants were given opportunities to showcase their technologies, engage with industry and investors, and explore international collaborations and market opportunities. The Commemorative Publication chronicles the journey of Bharat Innovates from the discovery and selection of promising innovators to their international showcasing in Nice and captures the engagements, interactions and outcomes that emerged from the programme. It highlights the scientific capability, entrepreneurial spirit and innovative potential of Indias students, researchers, faculty members, startups, higher education institutions and ecosystem partners. The event was held in hybrid mode. Among those present were Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India Ajay Kumar Sood, NITI Aayog Member Prof Abhay Karandikar and Secretary, Department of Higher Education, Deepti Gaur Mukerjee. Directors of IIT Kanpur, IIT Madras and IIT Bombay, senior academicians, and representatives of the Department of Science and Technology, Department of Biotechnology, Department of Defence Production and IN-SPACe joined the programme online.
Delhi Traffic Police Prepares for BRICS Summit with 22 Diversion Points
Delhi Traffic Police has outlined a comprehensive plan with 22 diversion points ahead of the BRICS Summit, ensuring smooth transit for guests. Delhi Traffic Police Prepares for BRICS Summit with 22 Diversion Points
Sanjeevani 2026 wellness expo wraps up at Bharat Mandapam
The three-day international health and wellness exhibition ran in New Delhi from September 7 to 9.
AI-pocalypse now? Anthropic gearheads sound alarm over advances
Delhi Airport to raise international capacity by 50% ahead of BRICS Summit
Terminal 3 international passenger handling capacity to rise to 31 million passengers annually with operationalisation of Pier C
Cracks Found in Dilapidated Hostel Building in Chirag Delhi; Government Evacuates Students
A dilapidated hostel in Chirag Delhi has been evacuated by the government after cracks were discovered, prompting a political response. Cracks Found in Dilapidated Hostel Building in Chirag Delhi; Government Evacuates Students
Global summits push Delhi luxury hotel demand, room rates to new highs
BRICS Summit exposes Delhi's shortage of luxury and mid-market hotel rooms as rates surge
Election Commission Calls TMCs Ritabrata Banerjee Faction for Meeting in Delhi
The Election Commission has summoned TMCs Ritabrata Banerjee faction to a meeting on September 12 in Delhi to discuss party matters. Election Commission Calls TMCs Ritabrata Banerjee Faction for Meeting in Delhi
Wanted to teach him a lesson: Accused on assault that killed Delhi musician
Seven men and a juvenile were arrested for the alleged killing of Chongtham Vikram Singh. The accused reportedly assaulted the musician after he objected to noise outside his home. Singh, a musician, died hours after the assault due to internal injuries. Police are investigating all aspects, including a potential racial angle in the incident. The North Eastern Students' Organisation demanded a swift and impartial probe into the matter.
Political parties report election-period receipts, expenditure to ECI
Political parties report election-period receipts, expenditure to ECI New Delhi: Expenditure statements filed with the Election Commission of India (ECI) have detailed the receipts and balances of major political parties during the recent round of state Assembly elections held between March 15 and May 6. According to the statements, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) reported [] The post Political parties report election-period receipts, expenditure to ECI appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
In the aftermath of the Satya Niketan PG collapse that claimed 7 lives, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has intensified its crackdown on dangerous buildings, unauthorised constructions and violations of building regulations across the...
Su-57, S-500, BrahMos: Russia's Big Defence Pitch To India Ahead Of BRICS Summit
Ahead of Putin's meeting with PM Modi in New Delhi, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has laid out a sweeping agenda, Su-57 stealth fighter technology sharing, a BrahMos missile upgrade, S-400 deliveries, a possible S-500 co-production deal, nuclear energy cooperation, and Russia's support for India's Ukraine peace efforts. This video breaks down every part of Russia's pitch, why it's happening now, and what it means as India's defence ties with Russia continue to shrink.#Su57 #BrahMos #S500 #S400 #Putin #Modi #BRICS #IndiaRussia #DmitryPeskov #DefenceNews2026 #UkraineWar #SIPRI #Kudankulam #IndianDefence
Satya Niketan disaster: Delhi court sends owner
Satya Niketan disaster: Delhi court sends owners son, PG operator, contractor to 2-day police custody New Delhi: A Delhi court on Wednesday sent the son of the building owner, the PG operator, and the labour contractor arrested in connection with the Satya Niketan building collapse to two days of police custody. Judicial Magistrate Kautuk Bharadwaj [] The post Satya Niketan disaster: Delhi court sends owners son, PG operator, contractor to 2-day police custody appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
New Delhi, Sep 9: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) on Wednesday launched the Aadhaar Face Authentication SDK (Software Development Kit) and Aadhaar Face Authentication Sandbox at the Global Fintech Fest 2026, enabling ecosystem partners to integrate, test and deploy Aadhaar Face Authentication more seamlessly within their digital applications. The Aadhaar Face Authentication SDK brings UIDAIs Face Authentication capability directly into native Android and iOS applications. It eliminates the need for users to switch between applications, enabling a smoother, single-app authentication experience. The ready-to-use SDK simplifies integration for ecosystem partners while incorporating AI/ML-based liveness and anti-spoofing capabilities. It also supports secure handling and encryption of authentication data and is designed to work across consumer smartphones. The SDK is expected to help government departments, banks, fintechs and other organisations deploy Face Authentication-enabled services more efficiently. Alongside the SDK, UIDAI also launched the Aadhaar Face Authentication Sandbox, a secure and controlled environment that allows organisations to integrate, test and validate the complete Face Authentication journey before production onboarding. The Sandbox enables developers and quality assurance teams to test key stages, including user provisioning and consent, face capture, liveness checks, authentication, error handling, and response validation-- without requiring external biometric hardware. It also allows testing of failure scenarios such as invalid digital signatures, network interruptions, timeouts and spoofing attempts. The launch of the SDK and Sandbox fulfills a long-standing demand of the Fintech and banking ecosystem to build a seamless, and secure user onboarding journey from within the user bank/fintech organisations mobile application. It simplifies the journey. The user downloads only one app, say a banking/ insurance/ broking app and does Aadhaar authentication from within the app. Earlier, for a similar experience, a background app called FaceRD app was needed. This made the user onboarding journey longer and dependent on the presence of the Aadhaar FaceRD app. With this launch, it reduces the need for multiple apps for Aadhaar Face Authentication UIDAIs indigenously engineered AI/ML-driven Face Authentication solution, which was launched in 2021, has processed over 500 crore transactions and been adopted by nearly 200 entities, including Union Government ministries and departments, State Governments, Banks, NBFCs, telecom operators, brokerage firms and certifying authorities among others. The technology received the Prime Ministers Award for Excellence in Public Administration 2023 under the Innovation category. Face Authentication is widely used across services like submission of Digital Life Certificate (Jeevan Pramaan) by pensioners, Ayushman Bharat beneficiary onboarding, DBT schemes, Aadhaar-enabled payments, SIM activation through e-KYC, beneficiary authentication for schemes like PM e-Drive, PM Awas Yojana and PM Kisan etc. UIDAI also unveiled a Playbook on ease of Onboarding which will work as a guide for BFSI entities to get onboarded in the UIDAI authentication ecosystem for ID verification of its customers, staff, and other business partners.
Yotta Data Services to set up Texas-style data centres in Mumbai, Delhi
These single-storey buildings, constructed using steel or prefabricated panels, are expected to come up in five to six months, said Sunil Gupta, Founder
Technology can cut human error, improve rail safety, says MoS Somanna
Technology adoption is accelerating Indian Railways' safety and efficiency. Minister V Somanna reviewed operations and technology integration at Delhi Division. He emphasized expanding technology for improved monitoring and reduced human errors. Frontline staff and senior officials discussed operational enhancements and working conditions. Indian Railways continues strengthening digital systems for network reliability and punctuality.
Pratika Rawal replaces injured Jemimah Rodrigues in India's squad for Asian Games
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) Top-order batter Pratika Rawal has been included in the Indian women's cricket team for the upcoming 2026 Asian Games, to be played in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, as a replacement for injured Jemimah Rodrigues. Jemimah, a key pillar in India's middle order, continues to nurse a hamstring injury that she suffered during her stint with Southern Brave in The Hundred early last month. The injury had previously ruled Jemimah out of the ongoing Womens Asia Cup in Dubai as well. When Pratika was announced as Jemimahs replacement in the Asia Cup squad, there was no word on her replacement for the subsequent Asian Games. Pratika will be travelling to Japan for the Asian Games as Jemimahs replacement. Her name is there in the 15-member squad submitted for the Asian Games, a source in the BCCI confirmed to IANS on Wednesday. Pratika made her T20I debut in the ongoing Asia Cup in Dubai and has been slotted into the crucial number three position by the Indian team management. In the league stage of the competition, Pratika has registered scores of 22, 10, and 4. Her sudden call-up to the India T20I side for the Asia Cup came when she was preparing for a stint with Warwickshire in the One Day Cup in England. Before her recent T20I debut, Pratika had not played a competitive T20 game since November 2024, especially after a long ankle injury sustained during the match against Bangladesh at the Womens ODI World Cup in 2025 keeping her on the sidelines for a long time. That injury layoff also meant Pratika couldnt play 2026 edition of the Womens Premier League (WPL) for the UP Warriorz, who picked her for Rs 50 lakh at the player auction held in New Delhi last year. The Indian team management will be hoping Rawal finds her rhythm quickly in the middle order as India take on Bangladesh in the semi-final to be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Thursday. The women's cricket competition at the 2026 Asian Games is scheduled to run from September 17 to 22. Defending champions India, who claimed the gold medal in the previous edition with a 19-run victory over Sri Lanka in the final, will compete alongside Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Japan, Thailand, Malaysia, and China in the eight-team event. Indias squad for Asian Games: Harmanpreet Kaur (captain), Smriti Mandhana (vice-captain), Shafali Verma, Pratika Rawal, Bharti Fulmali, Richa Ghosh (wk), G Kamalini (wk), Deepti Sharma, Radha Yadav, Prema Rawat, Arundhati Reddy, Kranti Gaud, Renuka Singh, N Sree Charani, and Nandni Sharma
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.
From policy paralysis to PM Modis India: BJPs sharpest contrast with the past
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) A governance reset aimed at changing what young Indians expect from the state is emerging as the central political narrative behind the BJPs campaign around Prime Minister Narendra Modis tenurewith the party arguing that India has moved from an era of policy paralysis to one defined by infrastructure, entrepreneurship, manufacturing and global ambition. In a press briefing on Wednesday, BJP president Nitin Nabin described the Modi years less as a story of political longevity and more as a transformation in the relationship between government and citizen. On the completion of 25 years in public office by PM Modi in October, BJPs larger focus is on highlighting what has changed on the ground. The contrast with the previous Congress-led era was stark in the BJPs presentation. Nabin described the period before Modi became Prime Minister as one marked by policy paralysis and an economy viewed internationally among the Fragile-5. The BJPs argument is that governance subsequently shifted towards execution-driven programmes, welfare delivery and large-scale infrastructure. For young India, however, the most consequential part of the pitch is economic opportunity. The BJP on Wednesday highlighted the expansion of Indias startup ecosystem and argued that a new generation is moving beyond the traditional aspiration of securing a government or private-sector job towards entrepreneurship and job creation. Its proposed Seva First Innovation Challenge, targeting students, startups, professionals and innovators, reinforces that message. The party also linked youth aspirations to manufacturing, defence production, space technology, digital infrastructure and sports. Khelo India and Fit India were cited as examples of programmes intended to expand youth participation beyond conventional academic and employment pathways. The BJPs broader claim is that PM Modis governance has attempted to alter the scale of Indian ambition. Welfare, according to the party, is being presented not merely as relief but as a platform for participationwhether through housing, sanitation, food security, social-security coverage or access to government schemes. The same argument is extended to women, with the BJP pointing to the shift from womens development to women-led development, citing initiatives ranging from Beti Bachao Beti Padhao to Lakhpati Didi and the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam. The political takeaway is clear: the BJP wants PM Modis record judged not simply by the number of schemes launched, but by whether Indias citizensparticularly its youngnow think bigger about what they can build. According to BJP leaders, the month-long Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, beginning September 17, is therefore being positioned as a vehicle to communicate that governance story, rather than merely commemorate Modis 25 years in public life.
Messi reaches preliminary agreement to become majority owner of Spanish club Eldense
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) Lionel Messi is set to expand his involvement in football ownership after Spanish second-division club Eldense announced that the great of Argentina has reached a preliminary agreement to become its majority shareholder. Eldense said Messi has agreed to acquire the shares currently held by Grupo TH Soluciones. The deal, however, is not complete yet and still needs to go through several legal and contractual steps. The club said the agreement is subject to due diligence and the required approval from Spains National Sports Council (CSD). A preliminary agreement has been reached with Lionel Messi for the acquisition of the shares currently owned by Grupo TH Soluciones, which would make him the clubs majority shareholder, Eldense said in a statement on Wednesday as quoted by The BBC. The proposed investment would make Eldense the second Spanish club to come under Messis ownership or control. The 39-year-old had earlier invested in Catalan club Cornella, which currently plays in the fifth tier of Spanish football. That move underlined Messis growing interest in the development of football clubs away from the pitch. Eldense, based in Alicante, are currently struggling in La Liga 2. They have collected just two points from their opening four matches and sit 20th in the standings. The club also parted ways with head coach Claudio Barragan earlier this week. Messi, meanwhile, continues to play club football for Inter Miami. The former Barcelona forward has built one of the most successful careers in football history, winning the FIFA World Cup with Argentina in 2022 and claiming two Copa America titles. He recently announced his retirement from international football following Argentinas 1-0 defeat to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final. Messi ended his Argentina career with a record 207 appearances for the national team. His international journey began in 2005 and included some difficult years before he finally lifted the World Cup trophy in Qatar in 2022. His decision to step away from international football came after a career filled with major achievements, including the 2022 World Cup and Copa America triumphs.
Debris In Basement, Wall Removed: What Led To Delhi Building Collapse
Work had been underway in the building for over a week before the tragedy.
Baby John Director Kalees to Helm Pan-India Film Leader, To Release on Independence Day 2027
New Delhi [India], September 9: Shiv Aryan Films and Black Panther Movies Ltd (London) has announced the signing of filmmaker Kalees, director of the action entertainer Baby John, for its
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Last rites performed for Manipur musician killed in Delhi amid calls for justice
The body of Chongtham Vikram Singh, who died after an alleged assault in Sunlight Colony on September 7, was flown to Imphal on Wednesday morning
Anil Sharma Addresses Media After Satya Niketan Building Collapse
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Delhi HC seeks WFI stand on Vinesh Phogat's participation in World Wrestling Championship trials
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Wednesday asked the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) to obtain instructions on whether wrestler Vinesh Phogat can be permitted to participate in the selection trials for the 2026 Senior World Wrestling Championships and listed the matter for hearing on Thursday. A single-judge Bench of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma directed the counsel appearing for the WFI to seek instructions on the issue and also on Phogats request to defer any final decision in the disciplinary proceedings initiated against her. Take instructions on both matters. I will hear them tomorrow, the judge said. Phogat has moved a fresh application in her pending plea seeking a fair and structured policy for women athletes returning to competitive sport following pregnancy, childbirth and post-partum recovery. The Delhi High Court had issued notice to the WFI, the Centre, and the Indian Olympic Association on the plea and listed it for hearing on November 18. Through the application, she has challenged the WFIs September 7 circular prescribing eligibility criteria for the selection trials for the 2026 Senior World Wrestling Championships, scheduled to be held in Kazakhstan's Astana, from October 24 to November 1. She has sought a stay on the operation of the circular insofar as it excludes her from the selection process and a direction to the WFI to provisionally include her in the eligibility pool and permit her to participate in the womens selection trials scheduled for September 14 at the Indira Gandhi Stadium here. Phogat has contended that the latest selection framework creates a closed pathway by making eligibility dependent on participation and performance in specified qualifying competitions, without providing an alternative mechanism for athletes who were unable to compete because of pregnancy, childbirth, and post-partum recovery. Her counsel, senior advocate Rajshekhar Rao, submitted that Phogats maternity-related absence could not be used to deny her an opportunity to participate in the selection process. My maternity cannot come in the way of my eligibility to participate. Im not asking for a free pass, Rao submitted. The latest application is part of Phogats broader challenge to the WFIs selection and disciplinary framework and her demand for a fair pathway for women athletes returning to competitive sport after maternity. The dispute over Phogats eligibility had earlier reached the Delhi High Court in connection with the Asian Games 2026 selection trials. Phogat was initially excluded from the May 30-31 selection trials under the WFIs revised eligibility criteria. She approached the Delhi High Court challenging the decision and sought permission to participate. A division bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia subsequently permitted Phogat to participate, observing that motherhood could not be treated as a ground for excluding a woman athlete from professional opportunities. The High Court also questioned the WFIs revised eligibility criteria and directed that the selection process be video-recorded under the supervision of independent observers. The WFI challenged the interim order before the Supreme Court. While allowing Phogat to participate in selection trials, the apex court expressed reservations over certain observations made by the Delhi High Court at the interim stage. After the trials were completed, the Supreme Court disposed of the WFIs Special Leave Petition as infructuous, clarifying that its order should not be construed as affirming the observations made by the High Court against the federation and keeping all issues open. Phogat, therefore, was able to participate in the Asian Games selection trials on the strength of the Delhi High Courts interim order. However, her comeback bid ended in disappointment as she lost 4-6 to Meenakshi Goyat in the womens 53kg semifinals at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium and failed to qualify for the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The hearing on disciplinary proceedings against Phogat also remain pending before the Delhi High Court. On September 1, Justice Sharma had sought the WFIs instructions on Phogats plea challenging two show-cause notices issued to her on May 9 and June 17. The wrestler has alleged that the proceedings form part of a continuing pattern of arbitrary and mala fide action that has obstructed her return to competitive wrestling after maternity. Phogat has also contended that the disciplinary action was initiated despite the International Testing Agency having cleared her to compete from January 1, 2026. The WFI had earlier issued a 15-page show-cause notice to the three-time Olympian on May 9, alleging multiple acts of indiscipline, anti-doping violations and breaches of international wrestling regulations. The federation had also declared her ineligible to participate in WFI-sanctioned competitions until June 26.
Sugar imports remain commercially viable despite softening domestic prices: ISMA
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) Sugar imports continue to make commercial sense despite a sharp decline in domestic sugar prices, Indian Sugar and Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) President Niraj Shirgaokar said on Wednesday, as global prices remain firm amid tightening supplies. Speaking on the sidelines of the fourth edition of The India Sugar & Bio-Energy Conference 2026, Shirgaokar said the recent decline in domestic prices has not yet made imports unviable. Imports are still viable despite declining domestic prices, Shirgaokar. Ex-mill sugar prices have fallen sharply to around Rs 43-44 per kg from a peak of Rs 65-67 per kg recorded about two weeks ago. Shirgaokar said the decline is expected to gradually reflect in retail prices, with the impact likely to become visible over the next one to two weeks. The comments come after the government last month permitted duty-free imports of 10 lakh tonnes of sugar to strengthen domestic supplies and prevent a sharp rise in retail prices ahead of the festival season. According to sources, sugar mills have so far applied to import around 8 lakh tonnes of the permitted quantity. However, the sharp rise in international sugar prices following India's decision to open the import window has raised concerns among mills about the commercial viability of these purchases. India, the world's second-largest sugar producer, has opened imports as part of a broader set of measures aimed at keeping domestic supplies adequate and containing retail prices. The government has also tightened stock-holding norms for bulk consumers and dealers to discourage hoarding and ensure sufficient availability in the market. Meanwhile, ISMA has raised concerns with the government over operational challenges that sugar mills could face if crushing operations begin earlier than usual. The association has flagged the issue as mills assess the implications of early crushing amid changing market conditions. The sugar industry is now closely watching global prices, domestic production prospects and retail demand as the festival season approaches.
From beneficiaries to builders: PM Modis youth-first governance pitch
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) For a generation that grew up with smartphones, startups, global ambitions and an increasingly confident India, the defining question is not merely how the country has changedbut whether young Indians have been given the confidence to shape that change. At the heart of the BJPs pitch on Prime Minister Narendra Modis 25 years in public life is precisely this transformation: a shift from seeing youth as beneficiaries of government to viewing them as drivers of national growth. According to BJP national president Nitin Nabin, PM Modis governance has sought to expand the scale of Indian ambitionfrom infrastructure and manufacturing to startups, technology, sports, space and defence. The message is particularly targeted at a generation that increasingly wants to build rather than simply seek employment. The startup ecosystem has become a central symbol of this change. The BJP argues that Indias young entrepreneurs are increasingly moving from being job seekers to job givers, with startups and innovation becoming pathways to economic opportunity and national growth. That narrative extends beyond entrepreneurship. Initiatives such as Khelo India and Fit India have sought to place sports, fitness and youth participation closer to the mainstream of public policy. For Gen Z, accustomed to measuring success globally, the larger pitch is that India should competeand winon a global stage. The governance story also puts technology and innovation at the centre. The proposed Seva First Innovation Challenge, aimed at students, startups, professionals and young innovators, reflects an attempt to connect political messaging with Indias emerging innovation culture. But the BJPs argument goes beyond jobs and technology. It says PM Modis governance has changed the aspirations of ordinary Indiansmoving the conversation from basic access and welfare towards opportunity, enterprise and leadership. The same framing is applied to women. From Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao to Lakhpati Didi and greater participation in decision-making, the BJP presents women not merely as recipients of development but as leaders of it. The claim is that governance has attempted to create an India where a young person is not simply waiting for an opportunitybut is increasingly expected to create one. And that is the generational pitch. A developed India by 2047 cannot be built by governments alone. It will be built by the ambition, ideas and enterprise of its youth, says a BJP leader.
Delhi boosts health budget by 69%, but struggles to spend it: Assembly Panel
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Gold slips for third day, silver jumps Rs 2,300 to Rs 2.43 lakh/kg in Delhi
New Delhi, Sep 9 (PTI) Declining for the third straight session, Gold prices fell Rs 100 to Rs 1,58,000 per 10 grams in the national capital on Wednesday amid subdued demand in local markets. The yellow metal of 99.9 per cent purity had closed at Rs 1,58,100 per 10 grams in the previous session. However, silver bucked the trend and extended its gains for the second straight session, surging by Rs 2,300 to Rs 2,43,400 per kilogram (inclusive of all taxes) from Tuesdays closing level of Rs 2,41,100 per kg, according to the All India Sarafa Association. Gold has remained
Centre to roll out new law to protect farmers from fake seeds
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) The Centre is preparing to introduce a new Seed Act aimed at protecting the countrys farmers from the losses caused by fake and substandard seeds by incorporating more stringent punishment for culprits indulging in malpractices, according to an official statement issued on Wednesday. The proposed Seed Act is expected to provide for more stringent legal action against companies and traders involved in the sale of fake, adulterated or substandard seeds, including heavy penalties and imprisonment, it said. Before finalising the proposed legislation, Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will hold a high-level consultation with senior leaders of major farmer organisations from across the country on Thursday at Krishi Bhawan in the national capital. The consultation, convened by the minister, is aimed at incorporating farmers ground-level suggestions and concerns directly into the draft seed legislation. The government intends to build a robust and effective regulatory framework to curb the activities of seed mafias and protect farmers from fraudulent and poor-quality seeds, the statement said. Poor-quality seeds can wipe out months of a farmers hard-earned income and years of effort and labour. The governments stated position is that the new law must ensure the highest standards of seed quality and a transparent, end-to-end traceability system, while also safeguarding farmers rights over traditional seeds. The consultation on Thursday will bring farmer representatives together from across the country. Senior leadership of the Bharatiya Kisan Sangh, various factions of the Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU), the All India Kisan Coordination Committee (AIKCC), the Kisan Mahapanchayat, the Bharatiya Krishak Samaj, the Gaon Kisan Unnayan, and the Society for Independent Farmers Association (SIFA) will participate in the meeting. Ground-level farmer representatives from several states will also put forward their views before the Union Agriculture Minister. These include representatives of the Karnataka Raitha Sangha, the Telangana Raitha Sangha, Maharashtras Shetkari Organisation, Gujarats Khedut Samaj, the National Kisan Progressive Association from Rajasthan and Bihar, Tamil Nadus Vivasayigal Sangam, Jharkhands Pragatisheel Krishi Manch, and a farmers organisation from Kottayam in Kerala, among others. The consultation, being held ahead of the upcoming Parliament session, is expected to mark a significant step towards creating a stronger regulatory framework and protecting Indian agriculture from the persistent threat of fake and substandard seeds, the statement added.
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New Delhi, Sep 9: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday asked the National Investigation Agency whether Baramulla MP Sheikh Abdul Rashid alias Engineer Rashid, who is in jail in a terror funding case, could be released on bail with stringent conditions. A bench of Justices Prathiba M Singh and Vikas Mahajan asked the NIA counsel to get instructions on the issue and listed the matter on November 3. The bench said there was no doubt that Rashid was an influential person as he has become a member of Parliament. The court is putting to you -- the biggest threat from him is his physical presence in Kashmir because he has a lot of local influence. Suppose there is stringent condition that he will remain only in Delhi, what is your (NIA) response? That he will find a place of residence and remain only in Delhi, the court said. NIA counsel to take instructions on whether the applicant (Rashid) can be released on bail under stringent conditions, including the condition to remain in Delhi, the bench added. It noted that he has been in custody for almost seven years and there are a total of 240 witnesses in the case and the trial would take a long time to conclude. The court was hearing arguments on Rashids plea seeking bail in the terror case lodged under the provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. During the hearing, NIAs counsel opposed the bail contending that there was sufficient evidence on record to show that Rashid was prima facie guilty. He argued that the allegations made against Rashid were serious in nature and he has allegedly engaged in anti-national activities, funded stone-pelters after receiving funds from Pakistan and also engaged in hate speech. Rashid was earlier granted interim bail to attend the ceremonies related to his fathers demise. Rashid is facing trial in the terror-funding case. He faces allegations that he funded separatists and terror groups in Jammu and Kashmir. He has been lodged in Delhi's Tihar Jail since 2019 after the NIA arrested him in the 2017 case. After he was named in a chargesheet in October 2019, a special NIA court framed charges against Rashid and others in March 2022 under sections 120B (criminal conspiracy), 121 (waging war against the government), and 124A (sedition) of the Indian Penal Code and under relevant provisions of the stringent UAPA.
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Ajeet Bharti moves Delhi High Court against rejection of anticipatory bail in SC/ST Act case
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Sable, Yashvir in focus as Indian athletes compete in Delhi before Asian Games
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Delhis Northeastern Community Speaks on Assault of Manipuri Musician C Vikram Singh
Following the alleged assault and death of Manipuri musician Chongtham Vikram Singh in Delhi, we take to the streets to hear directly from people about the incident and understand their views on concerns surrounding the safety, dignity and treatment of the Northeastern community in North India. Singh, 54, was allegedly chased into his apartment and attacked after he objected to loud music and noise outside his home. He later died while undergoing treatment at a private hospital. Seven adults have been arrested and a 15-year-old boy apprehended in connection with the case. From reactions to person
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Satya Niketan owner's son, others sent to 2-day police custody
A Delhi court has remanded the building owner's son, a PG operator, and a contractor in police custody following the collapse of a five-storey structure in Satya Niketan that resulted in seven deaths. The arrests are part of an ongoing investigation into the Sunday incident, with authorities probing the role of alleged illegal constructions.
New Delhi, Sep 9 (PTI) Lower levels of serotransferrin, the blood protein that transports iron through the body, are an early indicator of coronary artery disease (CAD) and can help identify heart conditions earlier than routine clinical diagnoses, say scientists. Iron deficiency is prevalent in patients of CAD, a common cardiovascular condition characterised by a narrowing of the coronary arteries due to atherosclerosis, primarily resulting from an accumulation of plaque or fatty deposits. An analysis of blood serum proteins by Delhis Centre for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (IGIB) has revealed the critical role of
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Eighth IAF aircraft carries 35 tonnes of relief and rescue supplies for disaster-struck Nepal
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) The eighth Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft carrying 35 tonnes of relief and rescue supplies took off for Kathmandu from New Delhi, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said Wednesday as Nepal struggles to recover from the devastating flash floods of August 26 which have caused widespread destruction, left over 1300 people dead and thousands still missing. India continues its relief and rescue efforts. The 8th IAF aircraft carrying 35 tonnes of relief and rescue supplies, including NDRF equipment, rescue gear, forensic supplies and Army team replenishment supplies, has departed for Kathmandu, the MEA stated on X. India on Tuesday reiterated its commitment to support Nepal in its ongoing relief and rescue operations following the devastating flash floods, saying it will continue to extend assistance based on requirements on the ground. Addressing a bi-weekly press briefing in New Delhi, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that India has so far sent 95 tonnes of relief material on seven aircraft and deployed forensic and tunnel rescue teams to support Nepals relief and rescue efforts. We have expressed solidarity and sympathy with the people and government of Nepal, and we are doing our best to help them in this particular disaster. As a close friend and neighbour, India has responded promptly and will continue to support Nepals relief, rescue, and reconstruction efforts. We have sent 95 tonnes of relief material on board seven aircraft, and some more material shall be sent there soon. Our forensic team and our tunnel rescue team, both the teams, are operating on the ground. They are giving a helping hand in the rescue and relief efforts, Jaiswal stated. The forensic team is currently working in two laboratories in Kathmandu, where they are working on 1200 DNA samples in these two laboratories. We will continue to support Nepal as per their requirement. As I told you last time, 275 Indian nationals are missing in this disaster. 169 Indian nationals have been rescued so far. And these 275 Indian nationals who are missing, that I mentioned, also include 49 people who went missing on the Chinese side, he mentioned. Jaiswal further said the government of India had been actively extending assistance to Indian nationals following the disaster, with 24x7 control rooms set up in India, Beijing and Kathmandu to assist and ensure their safety and welfare.
Delhi Court Sends Three Accused in Satya Niketan Building Collapse to Police Custody
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'He puts a lot of pressure on you': Alcaraz hails Sheltons serve after US Open loss
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) Tennis World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz acknowledged Ben Sheltons serve as a key factor in the decisive moments after the defending champion was knocked out of the US Open in a dramatic quarter-final at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Alcaraz was beaten 6-7(5), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, and 7-6(10/7) by the American in a four-hour and 28-minute contest that ended at 3:33 a.m. local time, the latest finish in US Open history. The Spaniard, who was playing his first tournament after a four-month injury layoff, fought back after losing the third set to force a decider. However, Shelton held his nerve in the final-set tiebreak to complete the biggest win of his career. Reflecting on the deciding moments, Alcaraz admitted that Sheltons serve created significant pressure, particularly when both players were physically exhausted. The serve is a really good weapon in these kinds of situations. But sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, Alcaraz said after the match. The four-time Grand Slam champion recalled his previous experience in a deciding tiebreak and explained how difficult it was to deal with Sheltons delivery while trying to stay competitive late in the match. I remember the last tiebreak that I played was in Paris. It was an unbelievable game that I played in that moment, he said. This time, when youre trying to fight and trying to overcome all the problems you might have, physically tired a lot, and obviously when hes serving, he puts a lot of pressure on you, he added. Alcaraz said Sheltons ability to produce free points from his serve made every return an added challenge in the tense closing stages. Youre thinking about trying to put the return in, and its unknown if youre going to play the point or hes going to get a free point with the serve. So I think in these moments he takes a lot of advantage with the serve, he said. The Spaniard was quick to dismiss his physical condition as an excuse for the defeat while still recognising the importance of Sheltons biggest weapon. Not any excuse, but I would say its an important weapon in those moments, Alcaraz said. The defeat brought an end to Alcarazs 18-match winning streak at Grand Slam tournaments. He had entered the tournament looking to defend his US Open crown and become the first man since Roger Federer to retain the title. Alcaraz had also been bidding for an eighth major title after becoming the youngest man to complete a Career Grand Slam with his Australian Open triumph earlier this year. For Shelton, the victory secured a place in the US Open semi-finals for the first time since 2023. He will next face fellow American Frances Tiafoe, with both players chasing a maiden Grand Slam final appearance. Despite his early exit in New York, Alcarazs season is set to continue on the ATP Tour. He is expected to feature during the Asian swing, including the Japan Open and Shanghai Masters, before the Paris Masters, although his recent comments about managing his schedule could lead to changes as he targets a place at the ATP Finals.
India sugar refiners likely to divert 250,000 tons to domestic market, industry executive says
NEW DELHI, Sept 9 Indias port-based sugar refineries are likely to divert about 250,000 metric tons of refined sugar to the domestic market, an industry executive said on Wednesday. India, the worlds biggest sugar consumer, last month allowed duty-free imports of 1 million metric tons raw sugar to bring down record-high domestic prices. The country has a handful of port-based refineries that import raw sugar duty-free, refine it and export the resulting white sugar. The government has also allowed these refiners to apply for the 1 million-ton quota, enabling them to sell domestically sugar refined from raw sugar they
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Delhi Police busts inter-state illegal arms network, Sonu Dariyapur gang member arrested
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) The Anti-Auto Theft Squad (AATS) of Delhi Polices Outer North District on Wednesday has busted an inter-state illegal arms network with the arrest of an active member of the Sonu Dariyapur gang and the recovery of eight country-made pistols and 20 live rounds. According to police, the accused, identified as Anurag alias Hunny, 22, was arrested with an illegal country-made pistol. His interrogation subsequently led the police to an illegal arms manufacturing unit in Talaspur Khurd in Uttar Pradesh's Aligarh, where seven additional country-made pistols and 20 live rounds of 8 mm calibre were recovered. The operation was conducted following directions from Joint Commissioner of Police, Northern Range, Vijay Singh, under the guidance of Additional DCP-I, Outer North District, Lokeshwaran R., and close supervision of ACP/Operations Dinesh Kumar. On September 2, Constable Sachin of AATS/Outer North District received specific information that Anurag, an active member of the Sonu Dariyapur gang, would arrive near Shahpur Gaddi on the Bhorgarh-Narela Road carrying an illegal weapon. A raiding team led by Inspector Anand Kumar Jhaa, IC/AATS/Outer North District, comprising SI Dimpy Gulia, HCs Netram, Deepak, and Naveen Hooda, and Constable Sachin, was constituted. Acting on the information, the team apprehended Anurag, a resident of Jain Colony near Barwala. During his search, one country-made pistol was recovered from his possession. Following the recovery, FIR No. 502/2026, dated September 2, under Sections 25/54/59 of the Arms Act, was registered at Police Station NIA, Delhi, and the accused was arrested. During sustained interrogation, Anurag disclosed that he had procured the recovered weapon from an illegal arms supplier operating from Talaspur Khurd in Aligarh. Based on the disclosure and the possibility of an organised inter-state arms supply network, the police team travelled to Talaspur Khurd. At the instance of the accused, a raid was conducted at a house, where a clandestine arms manufacturing setup was found on the rooftop. Police recovered seven country-made pistols and 20 live rounds of 8 mm calibre from the premises. Six of the seven pistols were found in semi-finished condition, indicating that illegal firearm manufacturing was being carried out there. Police said Anurag has two previous involvements in crime.
NHAI mandates minimum 80 pc plantation coverage, 90 pc survival rate along National Highways
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on Wednesday issued comprehensive guidelines mandating plantation and landscaping as integral components of National Highway (NH) development and overall project completion. The NHAI said it will ensure that median and avenue plantation is undertaken strictly in accordance with the respective contract/concession agreement and prescribed guidelines issued by Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and NHAI. Plantation works will be considered compliant for the purpose of provisional completion certification only when plantation has been undertaken on least 80 per cent of the available Right of Way (ROW) earmarked for plantation, with planted saplings recording a minimum survival rate of 90 per cent at the time of inspection by the officials, the NHAI said. Any plantation shortfall beyond the prescribed 80 per cent threshold must be highlighted along with specific timelines for completion. Appropriate financial withholdings, as provided under the relevant Contract/Concession Agreement, will be enforced until the balance plantation is completed and the prescribed target is fully achieved, said the NHAI. The guidelines also mandate timely plant casualty replacement to ensure sustained plantation density. In cases of plant mortality, replacement shall be undertaken with plants of similar age and growth, thereby maintaining uniformity and continuity of the plantation along the National Highway corridor. An official statement said that a key provision of the guidelines is the introduction of a minimum threshold for issuance of the Provisional Certificate of Completion (PCC)/Provisional Commercial Operation Date (PCOD). The NHAI had earlier observed that development of plantation along the Median and Avenues, which is a contractual obligation, was often not accorded due importance at the time of issuing PCC/PCOD for National Highway projects. The re-revised guidelines reinforce NHAIs commitment to integrate environmental sustainability and plantation management into core implementation and maintenance framework of National Highway projects.
Delhi building collapse: Police seek 3-day custody of owner's son, PG operator, building contractor
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Indias deal value touches $12.7 bn in Aug led by large-ticket PE investments
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) Indias deal activity continued to accelerate in August, with 242 transactions worth $12.7 billion, making it the third-highest monthly value recorded in 2026, a report said on Wednesday. Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and Private Equity (PE) together recorded 212 deals worth $8 billion, up 12 per cent in volumes and 10 per cent in values over July. The month saw the return of large-ticket PE investments, which overtook M&A as the primary driver of deal values. Two billion-dollar transactions collectively accounted for 41 per cent of combined M&A and PE values. Large-ticket private equity investments emerged as the key driver of deal values, supported by strong inbound activity and active capital markets, said Shanthi Vijetha, Partner, Growth, Grant Thornton Bharat. Broad-based participation across healthcare, financial services, energy and manufacturing underscores continued investor confidence and the depth of opportunities in the Indian market, Vijetha added. M&A activity remained healthy, with 85 deals worth $3.5 billion, the highest monthly volumes in the last three months, the firm said. M&A volumes rose 12 per cent over July, but values declined 42 per cent due to the lower number of large-ticket transactions. Domestic transactions continued to anchor activity, accounting for 79 per cent of M&A volumes, while cross-border deals remained the key value contributor. PE/VC activity recorded its strongest month of 2026 by value, with 127 deals worth $4.5 billion, with values rising sharply on the back of larger transaction sizes, the report noted. Retail & Consumer remained the most active PE sector by volume, with 33 deals, up 57 per cent from July, although deal values remained relatively modest. Public market activity maintained its strong momentum in August, with 19 IPOs raising $3.4 billion and 11 QIPs raising $1.3 billion. The report noted that continued activity across IPOs, QIPs, private capital and strategic transactions points to sustained investor confidence and attractiveness of Indias capital markets and broader dealmaking landscape.
Gladful Expands into Everyday Sauces and Spreads with New Tomato Ketchup
New Delhi [India], September 9: Ketchup is one of the most frequently used accompaniments in Indian households, particularly for families with children. From breakfast and lunchboxes to snacks and everyday meals, it is a familiar staple on the family table. Recognising the opportunity to rethink an everyday category through a better ingredient approach, Gladful has launched its new Tomato Ketchup, made with 33% real tomatoes and Kachi Khand instead of refined sugar, the new ketchup brings together the taste kids love with an ingredient approach parents can feel better about.
Himachal CM seeks technology-based initiatives in remote areas
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu on Wednesday met Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh and discussed a range of proposals aimed at strengthening science and technology-based initiatives, particularly in the states remote and tribal areas. At the meeting, the Chief Minister apprised the Union Minister of the states proposal to establish a centre for astronomy and astrophysics in the high-altitude tribal regions of Lahaul-Spiti and Pangi on the lines of the successful astronomical initiatives in Hanle in Ladakh. He said the proposed centre would leverage the regions favourable conditions for astronomical research and observations, while providing opportunities for local youth and students to develop scientific interest and creating new avenues for sustainable, knowledge-based tourism in the tribal areas of the state. The Chief Minister also discussed measures to promote lavender cultivation in the state and requested support through the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) for expanding its demonstration sites. He said wider demonstration sites would enable farmers to understand suitable cultivation practices, improve awareness about the crop and encourage the adoption of lavender as an alternative and remunerative crop. Seeking greater exposure to science and technology among students, the Chief Minister requested assistance for establishing science museums in schools located in the aspirational blocks of Himachal Pradesh. He said such facilities would promote scientific curiosity among students, provide opportunities for experiential learning and encourage greater interest in science, technology and innovation. The Chief Minister emphasised the importance of strengthening the local weather monitoring network and urged the Union Government to expedite the initiative for installation of automatic rain gauges in every gram panchayat and automatic weather stations at the block level. He said the initiative would provide accurate and real-time weather data at the panchayat and block levels to strengthen scientific weather monitoring and enable farmers to access precise, location-specific information for better planning and informed decision-making.
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INS Mysore arrives in Malaysia to participate in Exercise Samudra Laksamana
Digital Desk | Kuala Lumpur, Sep 9 (IANS) Strengthening maritime cooperation and enhancing interoperability, Indian Naval Ship (INS) Mysore arrived on Wednesday at Lumut Naval Base in Malaysia to participate in the bilateral exercise Samudra Laksamana. Indian Navy Ship INS Mysore arrived at Lumut Naval Base, Malaysia, on 09 September 2026 and received a warm welcome from the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) delegation, the High Commission of India in Malaysia stated on X. In the coming days, INS Mysore, along with RMN Ships KD Lekir and KD Gagah Samudera, will participate in the bilateral Exercise Samudra Laksamana. In addition, the visit will witness professional interactions, focused briefings and cross-ship visits, thus strengthening maritime cooperation and enhancing interoperability between the two navies, it added. The High Commission further said that this visit by INS Mysore to Malaysia aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modis vision of 2026 as the ASEAN-India Year of Maritime Cooperation. Last month, the Indian Air Force (IAF) stated that exercise 'Udara Shakti 2026' strengthened interoperability and mutual learning between the IAF and Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF). Exercise Udara Shakti 2026 culminates with IAF Rafale and RMAF Su-30MKM and F/A-18 crews exchanging operational insights and sharing experiences. The exercise strengthened interoperability, mutual learning and professional camaraderie, further deepening the enduring bonds of friendship and cooperation between the two Air Forces, the IAF stated on X. The exercise was conducted at Subang Airbase in Malaysia. Air Warriors from both nations are engaged in joint field training and Subject Matter Expert exchanges, focused on operational learning, exchange of best practices and enhancing interoperability. Train together. Learn together. Operate together, the IAF stated on X earlier. In July, the 12th Meeting of the IndiaMalaysia Joint Sub-Committee on Defence Science, Technology and Industry Cooperation was held in New Delhi, where both countries reaffirmed their commitment to long-term cooperation and strengthening defence industrial ties. The 12th Meeting of the IndiaMalaysia Joint Sub-Committee on Defence Science, Technology and Industry Cooperation was held on 3 July 2026 in New Delhi. The meeting was co-chaired by Dr. Vijay Namdeorao Zade, Joint Secretary (Naval Systems), Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, from the Indian side, and Mr. Mohd Nizam Bin Mohd Khir, Undersecretary, Defence Industry Division, Ministry of Defence, from the Malaysian side, the Department of Defence Production of India wrote on X. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to long-term cooperation and strengthening defence industrial ties between the two countries, it added.
Brics Summit: Delhi on high alert with 4,800 cops, 35+ roads face curbs
As Delhi gears up for the 18th Brics Summit from September 11 to 13, heightened security protocols have been put in place. Over 4,800 traffic police will oversee the movements of VVIPs and manage traffic diversions. This summit, held at Bharat Mandapam, celebrates two decades of Brics and welcomes foreign leaders and dignitaries from its newly expanded eleven-member coalition.
