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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) While a decade of US sanctions have failed to check Chinas oil purchases from Iran at discounted prices, the actual sinking of Iranian oil tankers by American missiles last week are expected to drastically hit Chinese oil supplies, according to an article in Modern Diplomacy. The article highlights that the US Navy strike that sank an Iranian oil tanker loading at Kharg Island -- the terminal from where 90 per cent of Irans oil exports are loaded -- is the

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) BJP leaders have reacted to Congress leader and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhis recent posts on the BRICS Summit, with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis saying the Congress leader was unable to appreciate the countrys diplomatic achievements. However, the SP stressed the need to respect Indias diverse food traditions. Reacting to LoP Gandhis posts on the BRICS dinner menu, Fadnavis said the Congress leader appeared to be unabl

Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 14 (IANS) Ace director Venkat Prabhu, who is also the creative producer of director Vishnu Sasi Shankar's devotional action thriller 'Tat Twam Assi', has now dropped an important update of the film on the happy occasion of Vinayakar Chathurthi. Venkat Prabhu on Monday disclosed that shooting for their film had been completed and that post production work had now commenced. Taking to his X timeline to share the update, Venkat Prabhu wrote, Happy Vinayagar Chaturthi! Fi

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 14 (IANS) On the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi on Monday, actor Vijayendra Kumeria, who is currently seen in the show Juhi Mui, has opened up about his faith, his wishes from Lord Ganesha and how the festival has changed for him after becoming a familiar face in the small screen business. Vijayendra says he has never asked Bappa for one particular thing. For him, it has always been about the well-being of his family and having a good life. Vijayendra said: To be very ho

Digital Desk | Los Angeles, Sep 14 (IANS) Singer-songwriter Justin Bieber recently celebrated 8 years of his union with his wife Hailey Bieber. The singer took to his Instagram, and shared a series of loved-up pictures with his wife. In the pictures, the couple can be seen engaging in PDA, and playing pool. He also penned a heartfelt note in the caption for his wife. He wrote, 8 years until infinity. NEW BEGINNINGS. I love you baby Happy Anniversary. Hailey took to the comments section of the po

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) One game was enough to establish the early hierarchy in the three-match series. The second could reveal whether Afghanistan have an answer. India return to the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday with a 1-0 lead over Afghanistan, knowing another victory will seal the series. For Ibrahim Zadrans side, however, the equation is considerably more urgent: another defeat would leave them with only Thursdays final T20I to salvage something from a series that began wi

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Monday welcomed Union Home Minister Amit Shah's announcement regarding the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in all the NDA-ruled states, saying the move would prove to be a milestone in advancing women's and children's rights by eliminating gender inequality and discrimination in the country. The VHP also appealed to state governments not ruled by the BJP to take the initiative and implement the UCC in their

Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 14 (IANS) A formal complaint and memorandum information has been submitted before the Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Bengaluru Zonal Office, seeking an enquiry and registration of an Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in connection with alleged large-scale corruption in Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) recruitment examinations. It may be noted that KPSC Chairman Shivashankarappa S. Sahukar was s

Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sep 14 (IANS) The Congress party has emerged as the largest party in the Ajmer Municipal Corporation election, winning 37 of the 80 wards. The BJP secured 32 seats, while Independent candidates won 11. With neither major party reaching the 41-seat majority mark, Independents are set to play a crucial role in determining the next municipal board. The results mark a significant setback for the BJP, which had controlled Ajmer's municipal board for the past 36 years. In the pr

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) The Al-Qaeda in the Sub-Continent (AQIS) has been gradually re-building its capabilities and is seeking to regain its lost glory. While on one hand it has been regrouping in Afghanistan, on the other it has increased its recruitment cum radicalisation drive in India. An official said that the Al-Qaeda which faced huge losses after its top leadership was wiped out, has been quietly building bases in Afghanistan. According to reports, the Al-Qaeda has, in th

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) Indias installed datacentre power capacity has risen sharply to 1.57 GW (as of August 2026) from about 375 MW in 2020, an official factsheet said on Monday. The capacity is projected to expand to nearly 8 GW by 2030 amid roughly $70 billion of ongoing investments and a further $90 billion in announced projects. Indias data-centre journey has evolved alongside the rapid expansion of e-Governance and digital services, with rising citizen expectations for onl

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 14 (IANS) Actress Sharvari marked Ganesh Chaturthi by sharing a glimpse of her festive celebrations with family. She described the occasion as a special time of love, warmth, positivity, and togetherness. Taking to Instagram, the Munjya actress shared pictures from the celebrations featuring her mother Namrata Wagh and elder sister Kasturi. The photographs captured the warmth of the occasion as the actress welcomed Bappa with her loved ones. For the caption, Sharvari w

Digital Desk | Amaravati, Sep 14 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, along with his family members, offered prayers on the occasion of Vinayaka Chavithi on Monday. The Chief Minister, his wife Bhuvaneswari and their grandson Devansh performed prayers at his residence. The Chief Minister later posted on X that 'puja' to Gananathudu, conducted together with family members, provided immense spiritual fulfilment. Ganapati is a symbol of wisdom, discernment, and victory. It is

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) Indias 2026 BRICS presidency has succeeded in highlighting that the concerns of developing countries should not be treated as peripheral to global governance, and made a positive contribution to the development agenda of Global South, according to a new report. India has brought some practical contributions to the table which include its experience with digital public infrastructure and the crucial need for development finance, according to an article in t

Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 14 (IANS) The makers of director Sundar C's upcoming devotional thriller 'Mookuthi Amman 2', featuring actress Nayanthara in the lead, on Monday announced that their film would hit screens on November 6 for Deepavali this year. They also released a gripping teaser of the film, much to the delight of fans and film buffs on the occasion. Taking to its social media timelines, production house Vels Film International wrote, Presenting the #RiseOfMahasakthi (Teaser) in Tam

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday welcomed Union Home Minister Amit Shah's announcement regarding the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in all states governed by the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), describing the move as necessary for ensuring uniformity in laws and addressing various social issues. Speaking to IANS, BJP MP Naresh Bansal said that Uttarakhand, his home state, had taken the lead in implementing the UCC and

New Delhi [India], September 10: Duroply Industries Limited is expanding its existing product portfolio in the engineered wood panel category. The Company will trade in MDF/HDF boards, starting its first

Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Sep 14 (IANS) The Gujarat Police State Monitoring Cell (SMC) seized Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) worth more than Rs 22 lakh in three separate raids in Amreli, Aravalli and Valsad districts, arresting 11 people and naming 16 others as wanted accused, police said on Monday. In the latest raid, conducted within the limits of Valsad district's Pardi police station, the SMC seized liquor and beer worth Rs 3,21,937, along with two vehicles, two mobile phones, and other

Digital Desk | Jammu, Sep 14 (IANS) At least two people were killed and seven others injured on Monday in a road accident in Jammu and Kashmirs Reasi district. Officials said two people were killed and seven others injured after a passenger Matador (Mini bus) overturned near the Bakkal Tunnel area of the district. The Matador bearing registration number JK14B-2973, was travelling from Bakkal towards Reasi when it overturned, officials said. Two passengers died in the accident, while seven others

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized more than 362 metric tonnes of Pakistan-origin dry dates in a major crackdown on attempts to circumvent Indias prohibition on imports from Pakistan through third-country routing, the Ministry of Finance said on Monday. Acting on specific intelligence, DRI officers intercepted 13 containers carrying dry dates imported by a Mumbai-based firm at the Container Freight Station (CFS) Ambad in Nashik. The c

Digital Desk | Los Angeles, Sep 14 (IANS) Powerful surf generated by the remnants of former Hurricane Marie battered Southern California's coast last week, stripping sand from beaches, damaging homes and walkways, and exposing once again the vulnerability of oceanfront communities. With global warming, superstorms and ocean current shifts, I'm afraid it's only going to get worse, former Malibu resident S.A. Baker told Xinhua. Las Vegas might be beachfront property one day if this keeps up. The w

Digital Desk | Imphal, Sep 14 (IANS) Manipur Home Minister Konthoujam Govindas Singh on Monday said no act of violence would be allowed to derail the state's path towards peace and normalcy, following the killing of four people, including two women, in separate attacks in Tamenglong and Noney districts. Strongly condemning the killings, Singh expressed deep anguish over the loss of innocent lives and assured that those responsible would be dealt with firmly in accordance with the law. Expressing

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 14 (IANS) Bollywood star Jackie Shroff marked the eight year anniversary of his Gujarati film Ventilator, starring Pratik Gandhi. The film, which released on September 14, 2018, was a Gujarati adaptation of the 2016 Marathi film of the same name, originally written and directed by Rajesh Mapuskar. The Gujarati version was directed by Umang Vyas and produced by Falguni Patel and Lawrence D'Souza under Irada Entertainment. The film revolves around the Mandalia family, wh

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) Australia pacer Nathan Ellis sees the six ODIs against Zimbabwe and South Africa this month as a crucial opportunity to stake his claim for the 2027 ICC Mens Cricket World Cup squad, with the 31-year-old using the upcoming assignments in southern Africa to sharpen his game and help Australia understand conditions they could encounter during next years title defence. Australia begin their three-match ODI series against Zimbabwe in Harare on Tuesday before t

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 14 (IANS) Popular television and film actress Indira Krishna has slammed Rohit Roys comment over the small screen medium and its actors as she said that forgotten people use such stunts. Slamming Rohit, Indira told IANS, The word 'dustbin' is terrible to use for a veteran actor who himself comes from this medium. Television has given many skilled actors work and a stage to perform so well. The actress, who made a mark in Hindi television with shows like Krishnaben Khak

Digital Desk | Jaipur, Sep 14 (IANS) In a major shake-up, Congress has managed to retain control of Jhalawar, the stronghold of former Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje, as results for Rajasthan's 47 Municipal Councils and 252 Municipalities have started coming in. In the Jhalawar Municipal Council, the Congress party has won 29 of the 45 wards. The BJP secured 13 wards, Independents won two, and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) won one. Also, Independent candidates have pulled off a major upset in the Bh

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 14 (IANS) Actor Arjun Bijlani has opened up about welcoming Ganpati Bappa home with his family. Talking to IANS, he shared why the festival holds a special place in his heart. The Naagin actor said the tradition of coming together for aarti and celebrating the festival with loved ones makes the occasion particularly meaningful for him. Arjun shared, Ganesh Chaturthi has always been very special to me. Being a Maharashtrian, Bappa has been a part of my life since childh

Digital Desk | Washington, Sep 14 (IANS) The remarks by US President Donald Trump on the unification of Ireland and Britain's Northern Ireland have sparked strong opposition from the United Kingdom. During a two-day visit to Ireland, Trump said on Saturday he would love to see the unification of Ireland and Northern Ireland. I don't want to cause any problems, but I will tell you, I'd love to see it unified, Trump said at a joint press conference with Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin in Dubli

Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 14 (IANS) Rebellion had surfaced within the CPI(M)-led Left Front in West Bengal as Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP) had now decided to field its own candidate for the bypoll for Rejinagar Assembly constituency in Murshidabad district of West Bengal next month. The development came despite the name of a CPI(M) nominee having been announced last week as the official Left Front candidate for the Rejinagar bypoll. On September 12, the CPI(M)s Sayeed Asad Ali, an advoc

Digital Desk | Stanlow (UK), Sep 14 (IANS) EET Retail Limited (EET Retail), the retail division of Essar Energy Transition Fuels (EET Fuels), on Monday announced an agreement to acquire 100 per cent of SGN Retail, a leading UK independent forecourt operator founded by Graham Peacock and Susan Tobbell. The transaction adds 118 high-quality forecourt locations to EET Retails portfolio. Combined with EET Retails fast-growing existing estate of 117 sites, the transaction establishes a scaled, nation

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 14 (IANS) Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor gave fans a glimpse into her familys Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations on Monday. The actress shared pictures of husband and actor Saif Ali Khan working with clay to make an eco-friendly Lord Ganpati idol at home. In the first picture, Saif can be seen dressed in a white kurta-pyjama as he sits on the floor, working on the clay idol with his hands. Kareena then shared a picture of the completed clay idol, which was placed on a wooden

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) The government said on Monday that 147 coal mines have been auctioned since 2020 till date, with 44 new companies winning a coal mine amid robust reforms in the sector. These coal blocks were auctioned across nine states, projected to generate about Rs 47,500 crore in annual revenue, Rs 55,000 crore in capital investment and 4.9 lakh jobs. In the financial year 2025-26, the total revenue generated (from upfront and premium payment) from allocated commercia

Digital Desk | Toronto, Sep 14 (IANS) Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stressed that a new consensus has emerged across the country regarding its economic transformation and future direction, ahead of the inaugural Canada Investment Summit. Addressing Canadian business leaders at a welcome reception on Sunday evening, Carney said that this consensus is that Canada is taking control of our future. We will build more, we will trade more with each other, we will trade more with the world, and we

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 14 (IANS) DMK parliamentary party leader Kanimozhi has initiated consultations with prominent regional leaders following the defeat of the Constitution Amendment Bill on delimitation and an increase in the number of Lok Sabha seats. As part of the outreach, Kanimozhi visited Shiv Sena(UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray at his Matoshree residence in Mumbais Bandra. Thackeray personally welcomed the DMK MP and honoured her with a ceremonial golden shawl. Shiv Sena(UBT) MPs Anil

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 14 (IANS) Actor David Boreanaz has marked 21 years since the premiere of the hit crime drama Bones, reflecting on the shows run while pointing out a striking connection with The Rockford Files, which premiered on the same date in 1974. Boreanaz took to Instagram, where he shared a poster of Bones alongside actress Emily Deschanel. He wrote in the caption section: 21 years ago Bones premiered on this date. The small show that kept going and going and still goes. Also on

Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 14 (IANS) The makers of director Milo's eagerly awaited horror science-fiction supernatural fantasy thriller 'Nova', featuring actress Raiza Wilson in the lead, on Monday announced that their film would now hit screens on September 25 this year. On the occasion of Vinayakar Chathurthi, the makers released a poster confirming the film's release date. It may be recalled that Raiza Wilson had disclosed that she had braved blood-sucking leeches, constant mist and rain amo

Digital Desk | Dhaka, Sep 14 (IANS) As Bangladesh grapples with an unprecedented dengue outbreak, as many as 52 people died from the infection in the first 13 days of September, marking the highest monthly fatalities recorded so far this year and raising serious concerns over the worsening public health crisis, local media reported. According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), the dengue death toll stood at 149, while 51,837 patients had been hospitalised until Sunday. Health

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 14 (IANS) Actor Vardhaan Puri has opened up about celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi with his family. He recalled cherished childhood memories of the festival with his late grandfather and legendary actor Amrish Puri. Speaking about his fondest childhood memory associated with Ganesh Chaturthi, Vardhaan shared with IANS, My fondest childhood memory of Ganesh Chaturthi is the beautiful tradition we started when we first brought Bappa home. My Dadu, my Dadi, parents, my sister

Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 14 (IANS) With the number of dengue-affected people in West Bengal climbing to over 5,000 this year so far, the state health department has identified 29 municipalities, 85 community development blocks and 278 village panchayats as the hotspots. An insider from the State Health Department said its workers are focusing on more intensive and random blood sample tests in these municipalities, blocks and panchayats, considering that the maximum number of dengue-positive c

Digital Desk | Hyderabad, Sep 14 (IANS) Rahul Sankrityan, who has written and directed the eagerly awaited period film, 'Ranabaali', featuring actors Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna in the lead, has now disclosed that he gave Rashmika Mandanna's character in the film his mother's name. Taking to his X timeline to announce the news that the actress had completed shooting for her portions in the film, director Rahul Sankrityan wrote, While writing #Ranabaali, I found myself walking down me

Digital Desk | Dubai, Sep 14 (IANS) BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia reflected on the Indian women's team's decision to decline the Asia Cup trophy and cheque from the Asian Cricket Council chief Mohsin Naqvi after their triumphant campaign, stating that the team showed complete solidarity with the precedent set by the men's team last year. The Indian women's team opted not to take the Asia Cup trophy from Naqvi after winning the continental showpiece for the record-extending eighth time, following

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 14 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has seemingly taken a humorous dig at the way his blog posts are interpreted, saying that amusement at what he described as the anomalies and misinterpretation of his writing. The icon took to his blog and wrote: .. and the work continues .. amidst all the festive excitement .. the invitation to visit the homes of the dear as they bring 'Ganpati' home .. to seek blessings .. and the anomalies of the interpretations of the writing on

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) Crude oil prices jumped sharply on Monday, with Brent crude rising above $107 a barrel, amid escalating tensions in the Middle East raising fears of disruptions to global energy supplies. Brent for November delivery gained 3.20 per cent to $107.82 a barrel, while US benchmark West Texas Intermediate for October rose 3.20 per cent to $103.2, extending last weeks rally that pushed both contracts back above the $100 mark. Markets remained focused on security

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 14 (IANS) The upcoming live-action series Scooby-Doo: Origins, starring Mckenna Grace, Tanner Hagen, Maxwell Jenkins and Abby Ryder Fortson, has officially wrapped production and is set to release in 2027. The offiicial Instagram handle of Netflix US shared a string of images featuring Grace and Jenkins as Daphne & Fred. Hagen will be see as Norville Shaggy Rogers. While Abby Ryder Fosrton stars as Velma Dinkley. The caption read: Our Great Dane pup and his gang of med

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said that the success of the 18th BRICS Summit has indeed left an indelible mark on the international stage, adding that the New Delhi declaration signed was a testament to India's growing global influence. The 18th BRICS Summit 2026 took place on September 1213 at the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi with a theme, 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability'. The member states unanimously adopt

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Monday extended heartfelt Ganesh Chaturthi greetings to the countrymen and wished for happiness and prosperity in people's lives. Ganesh Chaturthi is a Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Ganesha, who is revered as the deity of wisdom, prosperity and new beginnings and is traditionally invoked before important undertakings. In a statement, President Murmu said, On the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, I extend my

Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 14 (IANS) The Regional Meteorological Centre in Tamil Nadu has forecast heavy rain in the hilly areas of the Nilgiris and Coimbatore districts over the next three days, with strong winds also likely to affect the region. The changing weather conditions have been attributed to a trough extending from southwest Madhya Pradesh to the Gulf of Mannar. Under its influence, rain activity is expected to intensify across parts of Tamil Nadu, particularly along the Western Ghat

Digital Desk | Newtown, Sep 14 (IANS) West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh on Monday backed the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) across the country, saying the process should begin in the state and subsequently extend to others. Speaking to reporters, Ghosh said the UCC was necessary to strengthen the nation's unity, integrity and security. Absolutely, the Uniform Civil Code should be implemented in the country, starting with Bengal, our state, and then in other states. It is essential

Digital Desk | Seoul, Sep 14 (IANS) The recent shutdown of a major oil pipeline in Saudi Arabia is expected to have only a limited impact on supply in the short term, the South Korean industry ministry said on Monday, pledging to closely monitor the situation in cooperation with relevant businesses. The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources hosted a meeting with businesses to discuss ways to address escalating tensions in the Middle East, including an attack on Saudi Arabia's crucial East-We

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 14 (IANS) Pop star Justin Bieber wished his wife, Hailey Bieber, on their wedding anniversary and said, 8 years until infinity. Justin took to Instagram, where he shared a string of romantic images with his wife Hailey as they played snooker. Taking to the caption section, the Yummy hitmaker professed his lover for her. He wrote: 8 years until infinity NEW BEGINNINGS. I love you baby Happy Anniversary. Bieber got engaged to model and longtime friend Hailey in July 2018