BRICS Refuses To Abandon Fossil Fuels Despite Clean Energy Push, Opposes EU Carbon Tax
BRICS has acknowledged that fossil fuels will continue to play an important role in the global energy mix, particularly for emerging markets and developing economies. The position was outlined in the New Delhi Declaration adopted at the 18th BRICS Summit. The bloc reaffirmed its commitment to climate action and the Paris Agreement while calling for just, orderly, equitable and inclusive energy transitions. It also urged developed countries to provide financial resources and technology to developing nations for climate adaptation. With India, China, Indonesia and Russia among the worlds largest coal consumers, BRICS highlighted the importance of balancing energy security with cleaner energy goals. The declaration also recognised critical minerals as important for low-emission technologies and opposed the European Unions carbon border tax.
AAP, GFP announce alliance for 2027 Goa assembly polls
The Aam Aadmi Party and Goa Forward Party announced their 'Goa First' alliance for 2027. This new coalition aims to provide voters a non-BJP, non-Congress alternative. AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal expressed confidence in forming the next government. He also stated the party learned lessons from Rajya Sabha MP defections. The alliance remains open to other like-minded political forces in Goa.
India Beat China To Complete Junior Women
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Digital Desk | Bhubaneswar, Sep 13 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said on Sunday that the three-day investment outreach in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from September 9 to 11 will prove to be one of the biggest milestones in the state's journey towards achieving the goal of a Samruddha Odisha. Earlier in the day, the Chief Minister was also accorded a grand welcome by party leaders and workers at the Bhubaneswar Airport upon his arrival after concluding his five-day visit to the UAE from September 8 to 12. Briefing the media, CM Majhi said, Our effort is aimed at promoting Odisha's economic growth and, in particular, creating employment on a large scale. We have placed a major focus on how more employment opportunities can be created and how more employment can come to the state. This will certainly prove to be one of the biggest milestones in our efforts to build a prosperous Odisha. He also added that the double-engine government in Odisha have been consistently making the best possible use of the political and administrative capabilities to give priority to industrialisation and create new employment opportunities. The Chief Minister noted that after the 'Utkarsh Odisha Make in Odisha Conclave' in Bhubaneswar in January 2025, the state government has been making continuous efforts to mobilise investment through outreach programmes in Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Gujarat to Singapore. During the visit of Chief Minister Majhi, Industry Minister Sampad Chandra Swain, and senior government officials to the UAE from September 8 to 12, extensive discussions and deliberations were held on September 9, 10, and 11 in Abu Dhabi and Dubai regarding investments in Odisha. During the UAE visit, discussions were held with around 400 industrial leaders and representatives through a total of 52 business meetings, six roundtable meetings, and 46 one-to-one meetings. Chief Minister Majhi also said that the delegation also held discussions with the representatives of Oman and Jordan during his investment outreach initiative. During this visit, a total of eight Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) were signed and 16 Investment Intents were generated, fetching investment proposals worth Rs 2,43,162 crore for the state. CM Majhi said this initiative will create 6,18,725 direct opportunities. Including indirect jobs, around nine lakh total employment opportunities will be generated, he added. The Chief Minister said that along with the previously secured investment proposals worth more than Rs 20 lakh crore, the state's total investment proposals have now reached Rs 22.5 lakh crore. He said the efforts are underway to realise the vision of a prosperous Odisha by 2036 and to transform the state into a 500-billion-dollar economy within the next ten years. CM Majhi noted that following the initial success, the state government's next target is to implement the investment proposals and MoUs quickly and commence production.
Mega project launched to revive Ladakh's Tso Kar lake with glacier water
Leh, Sep 13: Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Sunday launched a mega project to revive the rapidly drying Tso Kar Lake by channelising 320 million litres of water per day from a glacier-fed stream at an altitude of 18,000 feet into the water body, which has lost nearly 70 per cent of its water in the past decade. The initiative comes after the successful channelisation of 90 million litres of water from the Stok Glacier into canals serving Igoo-Phey and Chuchot villages, helping irrigate parched agricultural land in Leh's vicinity. The project focuses on recharging Tso Kar by channelising untapped glacier meltwater from the Rupsho Kharnak stream, situated nearly 11 km from the lake. The peak discharge from the Rupsho Kharnak stream during summers is estimated at around 132 cusecs or 320 million litres per day, a Lok Bhavan spokesperson said. He said the project stands as a vital blueprint for high-altitude ecological restoration. By transforming untapped glacier water into permanent lifelines, Ladakh is taking decisive steps toward agricultural prosperity, revitalised rural economies, and long-term climate resilience. This will ensure that the iconic landscapes like Tso Kar and the life they sustain are preserved for generations to come, Saxena said. The lieutenant governor, during his visit to Tso Kar on August 10, was informed by local villagers and the 'nambardar' (village head) that the Lake was once a massive, thriving body of glacial water that sustained centuries of local salt trading and a delicate ecological balance. Subsequently, Saxena conceived the initiative. However, in recent years, the Tso Kar Lake has receded, leading to the dwindling of bird populations and the loss of grazing land. The vast, dry patches of land can be seen around the lake, where deep waters once stood. Accordingly, the lieutenant governor directed the Public Health Engineering Department to conduct a detailed survey of the area. Following 15 days of intensive groundwork and survey, the department submitted its report to the lieutenant governor on August 30, suggesting construction of an 11 km RCC channel. However, considering the ecological concerns, Saxena suggested avoiding construction of any new RCC water channel in the area and bringing water to the first depression only through a simple earthen channel, the spokesperson said. Keeping in view the winter season ahead, when the water freezes, the work began on a war footing from September 2 to bring water from Rupsho Kharnak stream to the first large pond. The revival of Tso Kar is expected to benefit local communities, the official said, adding that most villagers near the lake are Pashmina goat herders, and with the lake shrinking, the grazing grounds for the Pashmina goats have also vanished. This has forced Pashmina herders to shift 50 to 75 kms away from their homes in search of grazing lands. The revival of the lake will create grasslands, livelihood opportunities for locals and bring even herders back to their homes, the spokesperson said. He informed that the Tso Kar, one of the most iconic glacial lakes in Ladakh, originally spread over nearly 11,000 acres, has now reduced to just 3200 acres. Consequently, the lake, once a thriving habitat of migratory birds and the famed Black-Necked Crane, is also rapidly vanishing, with only a small number of birds arriving at the site now. By fully utilising the available water, the lake is expected to be restored to its original glory within a year, the spokesperson said. He mentioned that the plan utilises three natural depressions along the stream's downward flow from the glacier towards the lake. Glacial runoff from the Rupsho Kharnak stream is being channelised into the first depression, spread over 270 acres, before being transferred to the second depression of 24 acres and subsequently to the third, spread over 10 acres. In each of the three depressions, a check dam with three RCC pipes will be constructed at the outlet to augment the water level and to control the flow downstream. Finally, the water from the third depression will be regulated to flow directly into the Tso Kar Lake, located just 400 metres from the third depression. The water will be diverted utilising gravity flow through simple, low-cost earthworks, without constructing any concrete channels, the official said. Starting September 9, 20 cusecs of water from the Rupsho Kharnak glacier stream is being successfully diverted to the first depression, which has already started filling fast. The water is being channelised from the glacier through the earthen channel as well as a concrete canal lying defunct at the site since 1995, the spokesperson said. In four days, around 20 per cent of the area of the first depression has already filled, he said, adding that this cascading system would offer dual ecological benefits. Before the water reaches Tso Kar, the filling of the three natural depressions will create three entirely new, freshwater wetlands and transfer only pure water into the lake, as all sediments will be settled in three newly created water bodies. These newly created water bodies, measuring 270 acres, 24 acres and 10 acres respectively, will hold nearly 1230 million litres of water, the spokesperson said. He added that these new water bodies, visible from the adjoining Leh-Manali Highway, will effectively strengthen the region's ecological character while simultaneously recharging the main lake.
Goa First: AAP, GFP announce alliance for 2027 assembly polls
The Aam Aadmi Party and Goa Forward Party have formed a new alliance. This pre-poll alliance is named 'Goa First' for the upcoming 2027 elections. They aim to offer voters a non-BJP and non-Congress alternative. Arvind Kejriwal stated the alliance would form the next government in Goa. The parties also discussed lessons learned from recent Rajya Sabha MP defections.
'Goa First': Arvind Kejriwal announces AAP's alliance with Goa Forward Party for 2027 assembly polls
'Goa First': Arvind Kejriwal announces AAP's alliance with Goa Forward Party for 2027 assembly polls
Messi Scores His 19th MLS Goal As Inter Miami Draws 2-2 With Nashville
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In Hugoton, Kansas, a biorefinery was launched with the goal of transforming agricultural waste into sustainable fuel. Despite initial government backing, the project faced severe financial challenges, resulting in the parent company's bankruptcy. Consequently, the facility halted operations, leaving workers without jobs and the site abandoned. This scenario underscores the precarious nature of developing new biofuel technologies.
Kylian Mbappe scores two as Golden Boot race with Raphinha continues
Kylian Mbappe is on for another season of scoring plenty of goals. The post Kylian Mbappe scores two as Golden Boot race with Raphinha continues appeared first on Planet Football .
Japanese proverb of the day: The Japanese proverb fall seven times, stand up eight emphasizes resilience over avoiding failure. Lasting achievements are often built through steady determination and the refusal to stay down. The 2026 New York Knicks demonstrated this by winning their championship after numerous comebacks. Their Finals MVP, Jalen Brunson, embodied this spirit, never fearing failure. This lesson highlights that consistent effort, not just talent, leads to significant results.
Kashmirs Dr Mushtaq Ahmad Malla completes 72-Km Khardung La Challenge
Leh, Sep 11: Dr Mushtaq Ahmad Malla of Kutabradie, Kulgam, has achieved a remarkable feat of endurance by successfully completing the 72-km Khardung La Challenge, one of the worlds toughest high-altitude ultra-marathons. Dr Malla completed the gruelling race, organised as part of the 13th Ladakh Marathon, which was held on September 11 and took runners through the challenging terrain of Ladakh to Khardung La at an altitude of 17,618 feet. The official event website describes the Khardung La Challenge as one of the highest and most demanding ultra-marathons in the world. According to race-related information, Dr Malla completed the 72-km challenge in 11 hours, 20 minutes and 9 seconds, enduring extreme altitude, thin air and demanding mountain terrain. A medical doctor and hybrid athlete, Dr Malla has built his endurance career through participation in challenging races, including the Border Ultra in Jaisalmer and the Goa Ultra, before taking on the Khardung La Challenge. His achievement is being described as a landmark accomplishment for endurance sport in Kashmir, with Dr Malla reported to be the first athlete from the Kashmir Valley to complete the Khardung La Challenge. Speaking about his achievement, Dr Malla dedicated the accomplishment to the youth of Kashmir and urged young people to embrace fitness, discipline and a healthy lifestyle. If my journey inspires even one young person to choose health and discipline, that is true success, he said. The 2026 Khardung La Challenge brought together ultra-runners from across the country for a demanding test of physical endurance and mental resilience. A total of 477 ultra-runners participated in the two high-altitude ultra events of the Ladakh Marathon this year, including the 72-km Khardung La Challenge and the 122-km Silk Route Ultra. (Ladakh Administration) Dr Mallas achievement adds another notable chapter to Kashmirs growing presence in endurance and adventure sports.
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LaLiga PIX: Mbappe Magic As Real Madrid Trounce Rayo Vallecano
Kylian Mbappe scored two goals, including a penalty, as Real Madrid secured a dominant 4-1 victory over Rayo Vallecano in LaLiga, moving them level on points with leaders Barcelona.
Sameera Reddy makes some 'core memories' with her family during her Goa getaway
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 13 (IANS) Actress Sameera Reddy made some precious core memories with her family as she enjoyed a fun getaway in Goa during the weekend. She shared a glimpse of her family holiday on her IG on Sunday. The clip uploaded by Sameera had her soaking in the natural beauty of the Siolim backwaters with her kids during a boat ride. During their time in the water, they ended up witnessing a crocodile, who was relaxing by the shore. The clip also had the little munchkins making the most of their time in the water, after which they all ended up seeing a beautiful sunset. Sameera admitted that she had to force herself to put down her to-do list and live in the moment. The 'De Dana Dan' actress shared on her official handle, Crocodiles & Rainbows...I have remind myself to be in the present . To stop my to-do list. To be mindful . To make core memories. To be in grace. Every day thankful for moments like these...Siolim backwaters , Goa (sic). Sameera is known to share such light-hearted and special moments from her personal life with her Instagram family. On August 12, Sameera provided an insight into the 93rd birthday celebration of her father, Reddy Garu. She dropped a video on the photo-sharing app featuring her and her father. The 'Musafir' actress also expressed gratitude for celebrating another milestone with her dad. Sameera shared that she looked forward to making many more such birthday videos with her father for years to come. She penned, Keep on running Papa 93 yrs Happy birthday Reddy Garu . We love you. Every year I wait to make this video . And I pray to keep doing so . #grateful. In the clip, her dad opened up about what keeps him feeling young and energetic at 93. He revealed that his strength and youthful spirit stem from a young mindset, along with the love of his family.
Defending champions Kataka Panthers unveil squad ahead of Odisha T20 League 2026
Digital Desk | Cuttack, Sep 13 (IANS) Defending champions Kataka Panthers are fully geared up to conquer the upcoming Odisha T20 League 2026 once again as they unveiled their squad and official team song here at their Ramdaspur facility in Barang. The Panthers begin their title defense in the tournament opener on September 20 against Sambalpur Warriors and are looking ahead with sheer grit and conviction to tackle state-wide challenges head-on and script back-to-back championship triumphs. Organised under the aegis of the Odisha Cricket Association (OCA), the 10-day tournament will run from September 20 to September 29, 2026, at the historic Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. Kataka Panthers represents one of the oldest cities of Odisha, which boasts a glorious history of more than 1,000 years, carrying the deep-rooted emotions of thousands of passionate cricket enthusiasts across the state. Anchoring this legacy is the exuberant pedigree and experience of skipper Biplab Samantaray, who has represented Deccan Chargers Hyderabad (2012) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (2013), and notably has a half-century to his credit in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Leading from the front, Kataka Panthers Captain Biplab Samantaray underlined the squad's synergy, focus on tournament dynamics and relentless hunger: Walking onto the ground as defending champions is a tremendous badge of honor, but it also demands utter responsibility and zero room for complacency. The incredible love and reception from the Bharat Masala family has supercharged our dressing room. In a compact 17-match tournament featuring quality outfits like Sambalpur Warriors, Bhubaneswar Tigers, Puri Titans, Keonjhar Miners, and Rourkela Steelers, every single league game carries massive weight. Our goal is to dominate early, stay consistent, and aim straight for that top spot on the table to secure a direct berth in the final on September 29. We have built an electrifying squad that blends fearless power-hitters, versatile all-rounders, and sharp bowlers. Every player is hungry, locked in on our processes, and prepared to give 200% on the field to bring back-to-back championship trophies home for Cuttack. Echoing the captain's confidence while emphasizing squad readiness, tournament strategy and player progression, head coach Pravanjan Mullick stated, Bharat Masala has demonstrated exemplary trust in this squad, and having lifted the trophy together last season with Biplab steering the ship on the field and myself coaching from the dugout, our winning chemistry is rock solid. With only 17 matches deciding the destiny of the championship, every fixture is virtually a knockout. Beyond defending our title, this league is an extraordinary showcase for our players, with national spotters and IPL scouts analyzing every game. Its been a couple of seasons since Odisha players broke into IPL franchises, and our boys have the raw talent, mental fortitude, and firepower to bridge that gap. We are fully prepared to dictate terms from match one on September 20 right through to the final on September 29. Franchise owner Sri Susanta Kumar Panda, Managing Director of Jay Bharat Spices Pvt. Ltd. (Bharat Masala), lauded the teams fearless spirit and highlighted their long-term vision: As defending champions, we want the boys to pour all their heart and energy into the tournament, working towards our ultimate dream of an Odisha IPL franchise. Final Squad: Biplab Samantaray (Captain), Piyush Mantri, Sibun Nanda, Sourav Gouda, Priyanshu Mohanty, Soumyaranjan Biswal, Subham Satrujit, Raaz Yadav, M Goutam Gopal, Kartik Biswal, Subhasis Mallick, D Ayush, Prasant Rana, Abhiroop Das, Abhishek Singh, Sarthak S Prakash.
India-Africa partnership holds immense potential for sustainable, industrial growth: Naveen Jindal
At the BRICS Summit, Naveen Jindal, a prominent industrialist, met with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. Their talks emphasized the importance of fostering economic ties and strategic investments, laying the groundwork for potential sustainable growth and industrial progress. With a goal of reaching USD 200 billion in India-Africa trade by 2030, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also held discussions with other world leaders during the summit.
Manipal Hospitals scouts for acquisitions in Andhra, Keralam, Delhi-NCR
Manipal Health Enterprises Ltd is setting its sights on expansion in various states, including Telangana, Keralam, and Delhi-NCR, while pivoting towards a physical plus digital healthcare model driven by Artificial Intelligence (AI). The healthcare major is actively evaluating strategic opportunities in Telangana, Keralam, Andhra Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh to selectively deepen its presence in identified markets, Manipal Health Enterprises said in its annual report for FY26. Manipal Hospitals continues to evaluate inorganic growth opportunities across Karnataka; Maharashtra and Goa, including the Mumbai-Pune economic corridor; and Eastern India, comprising West Bengal, Odisha, Jharkhand and Sikkim, it said. A key pillar of its upcoming infrastructure is the greenfield project in Juhu, Mumbai. The group recently completed the acquisition of the remaining land and building for this project for a total consideration of Rs 495 crore, of which Rs 130 crore is payable subject to the ...
Inter Miami and Nashville SC Battle to a 2-2 Draw in Thrilling MLS Match
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Nafisa Ali reveals she has been put on Targeted Therapy as her cancer has progressed
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 13 (IANS) Veteran actress Nafisa Ali shared her health update through her latest post on Instagram. She revealed that she has been put on Targeted Therapy by her medical team as her cancer has progressed. On Sunday, Nafisa took to her official handle and published a picture of herself from the hospital. Expressing gratitude for all the support she has been getting during this challenging journey, the Life in a... Metro actress wrote, My treatment protocol has changed and now I have been put on Targeted Therapy fighting the good fight . Thank you for always keeping my support energy strong. (sic). Explaining in simple terms what it means, she went on to write, In very simple terms The PET/CT suggests that the ovarian/peritoneal cancer has progressed, with new deposits on the surface of the liver. As the post was uploaded on social media, several netizens wished Nafisa a speedy recovery, sending lots of prayers her way. Nafisa is battling stage 4 peritoneal and ovarian cancer. She was first diagnosed back in 2018 and had received treatment for stage 3 cancer. Unfortunately, she was diagnosed with a recurrence of stage 4 peritoneal cancer last year. Nafisa even underwent surgery in April. She had been getting her chemotherapy sessions as part of her ongoing treatment. In July, Nafisa shared that she had completed her 10th chemotherapy session and was headed to Goa to spend some peaceful moments by the sea. Taking to her official IG, she treated the netizens to a glimpse of her calming walk on the beach. She even expressed gratitude for the healing power of nature. Nafisa posted a candid picture of herself at the beach and shared the caption, Happy did my 10th chemotherapy yesterday and flew to Goa today for my beach walk the sea is my healer.
Sunday mornings provide an ideal chance for self-reflection and re-evaluating ones personal objectives. As Usain Bolt affirms, having clarity on your goals and the effort required to reach them is crucial. This focused mental state allows individuals to resist distractions and pressure from outside influences. With todays incessant digital distractions and societal comparisons, consciously directing your attention toward your own journey is essential for achieving success.
Larry Ellison cancels plan to sell Oracle stock worth up to $7.5 billion
Larry Ellison has scrapped his strategy to unload up to fifty million shares of Oracle. No shares have been sold under this plan, and there are currently no further sales anticipated. Despite exceeding Wall Street forecasts in their recent quarterly results, Oracle's stock has dipped this year due to investor worries about future capital expenditures. Analysts caution that a recovery in cash flow is still a distant goal.
Premier League: Holders Arsenal beat Sunderland 2-0 to maintain perfect start
Digital Desk | London, Sep 12 (IANS) David Raya and Bruno Guimaraes were Arsenal's heroes as the Gunners maintained their 100 per cent start to their Premier League title defence with a hard-fought 2-0 win at Sunderland and went top of the table. After a robust, but goalless first half, the game exploded into life ten minutes after the restart. First Raya superbly saved an Enzo Le Fee penalty low down to his left, and two minutes later we broke the deadlock in stunning fashion. Guimaraes fired home his first Gunners goal into the postage stamp of the top corner from well outside the area to silence the home crowd. The game remained fiercely competitive, with both sides operating at full throttle, and was only settled when Saka won, and then scored, a penalty deep into injury time. He was released by a fine pass from Bruno, and burst into the area, where he was felled by Reinildo Mandava, the Sunderland man received a second yellow card and his marching orders, just before Saka stroked home his third goal of the season, to seal the Gunners sixth consecutive win to start the season. Earlier, Alvaro Arbeloa picked up his first point in charge of Fulham, leading them to a draw against Liverpool where he made 66 Premier League appearances as a player which leaves the Reds still looking for their first home league win of the Andoni Iraola era. Victor Munoz went closest to scoring for the Reds, the forward hitting the crossbar with a header in the first half, but the game ended goalless. Iraola therefore remained unbeaten as head coach, though Liverpool have now drawn three of their four top-flight matches so far this season. Meanwhile, Hull City remains unbeaten on its return to the Premier League after a 2-2 draw away to Chelsea.
Digital Desk | Washington, Sept 13 (IANS) Indias economic strength will sustain its global leadership, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi said, warning that President Donald Trumps policies were pushing US partners to look elsewhere and weakening Washingtons influence. Speaking to IANS as India hosted the BRICS summit in New Delhi, Krishnamoorthi said the countrys hosting of another large gathering of world leaders was unsurprising. What concerned him was how American policies were bringing Washingtons friends and adversaries closer together. The question is where is America going? he asked. Krishnamoorthi said India would continue to be a world leader because of its economic size and growth. He questioned whether the United States was showing leadership on climate change, economic development and stability in global trade. We are right now AWOL, he said. He blamed Trumps trade, economic and foreign policies for encouraging countries such as India, Egypt and Brazil to engage with Russia, China and Iran. Countries across Europe and Asia, as well as Canada, were looking elsewhere, he said. And that is a very dangerous long-term trend for America. Asked whether recent international gatherings indicated a shift in the global order, Krishnamoorthi stopped short of describing a permanent realignment. I don't think there's necessarily a fundamental realignment, although there is drift that is occurring with regard to our friends, partners, and allies. They are eagerly waiting for America to reassert its leadership with regard to any number of issues, which I talked about before. In a separate interview with IANS, Cornell University scholar Allen Carlson said Indias international profile had risen over the past 10 to 20 years. He attributed part of that rise to Prime Minister Narendra Modis more muscular approach to foreign policy. Hosting and chairing the BRICS summit illustrated Indias growing stature, said Carlson, an associate professor of government and an expert on Chinese foreign policy. But he cautioned that China continued to carry greater weight within the grouping because of its larger economy and military capabilities. Carlson said growing economic and military strength in Asia was offsetting American influence. China and, to a lesser extent, India were offering alternatives to Washington in Africa and South America, he said. In a statement issued by Cornell on Sept 11, he described the implications for Washington in stronger terms. BRICS is no longer an incipient power bloc but the core of the emerging international order, with China at its center. The implications for the US are profound. In the interview, Carlson said BRICS was seeking to deepen institutions and cooperation that could offer an alternative to the US-led international order. He cautioned, however, that the world had not changed overnight and that the participating powers faced their own domestic challenges. Krishnamoorthi said he wanted Washington to work with India and other partners to address what he described as Chinese economic, technological and military aggression. He argued that Trumps handling of foreign economic and trade policy had weakened Americas ability to bring countries together around shared goals. The expanded BRICS gathering in New Delhi had an agenda covering conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, trade, energy security and global governance, according to Cornells statement. India and Chinas unresolved territorial dispute remains a longstanding constraint on bilateral ties. Carlson also identified Tibet and Indias relationship with the Tibetan government in exile as issues underlying efforts to strengthen cooperation.
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Aqua Kashmir Avengers, Athwas Hyundai XI play out goalless draw in KSL 2
Aqua Kashmir Avengers FC and Athwas Hyundai XI FC played out a goalless draw in the Kashmir Super League (KSL) Season 2 on Saturday, with neither side able to find the back of the net despite a competitive encounter. Both teams, as per a statement, created opportunities during the match but failed to convert them into goals. The defensive units of both sides remained firm throughout, ensuring that the scoreline stayed 0-0 at the final whistle. The KSL action will continue on Sunday, with United Elegant FC taking on New JK United FC in the next fixture.
Budgam launches project to screen 1.67 lakh Govt School children
The Budgam district administration launched the Nayonika Child Vision initiative to ensure primary eye screening of around 1.67 lakh children across the district, with the project aiming to make Budgam the first district in India to undertake comprehensive eye screening of all government schoolchildren. As per a statement, Nayonika Child Vision an initiative of the Budgam District Administration and Nayonika Eye Care Charitable Trust with ReRoot Foundation aims to enrich Government school children and will benefit 1.67 lakh children from 917 Government schools. The project has been successfully implemented in the states of Karnataka and Pondicherry by Nayonika Eye Care Charitable Trust. The project will create mass eye health awareness with Vision Walls, support of good quality spectacles, and Alcon lenses for surgeries, if needed. Goal is to ensure each and every child is screened for eye problems( primary eye screening ) and September 11-2026 training for teachers launched by DC Athar Amir khan IAS. Next Phase followed by support of Free Spectacles for all Children. Project to be in perpetual mode so that services to needy is never stopped.
India clinches consensus on UN reform
New Delhi, Sep 12:Prime Minister Narendra Modi secured a major diplomatic triumph on Saturday as leaders of the expanded BRICS bloc unanimously adopted the New Delhi Declaration, enshrining support for Indias bid for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council, pushing back against Western trade barriers, and initiating concrete moves toward financial clearing mechanisms that bypass the US dollar. The 140-point joint declaration, agreed on the opening day of the two-day summit at the Bharat Mandapam convention centre, marks the 20th anniversary of the founding of the grouping. The document capped months of extensive negotiations led by New Delhi across more than 400 meetings in 30 Indian cities, framing India as the central bridge between an increasingly polarized West and a demanding Global South. Convening under the Indian presidencys theme Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability, the heads of state of the newly expanded bloc issued their most forceful challenge yet to the post-World War II global order. The communiqu declared that current multilateral architectures are fundamentally misaligned with contemporary multipolar realities and called for structural decentralisation across international politics and finance. In a direct endorsement of Indias core strategic goal, permanent Security Council members China and Russia explicitly reiterated their backing for the aspirations of India and Brazil to play a greater role in the United Nations, including permanent membership on the Security Council. The declaration similarly endorsed the legitimate aspirations of African states under the Ezulwini Consensus and Sirte Declaration, demanding that council reform amplify developing voices. The summit took aim at executive appointments across international bodies, highlighting that in the ongoing selection of the next UN Secretary-General, no woman has ever been elected, while only two nationals from Asia, two from Africa, and one from Latin America have ever held the role. Invoking Article 101 of the UN Charter, leaders demanded an end to national monopolies over senior executive posts and deplored efforts by certain states to undermine multilateral bodies by deliberately withholding assessed budgetary dues. Addressing historical injustices, the summit welcomed UN General Assembly Resolution 80/250 declaring the trafficking and racialised chattel enslavement of Africans as humanity's gravest crime, urged the complete eradication of colonialism under Resolution 79/115, and backed a proposal by South Africa and Brazil to establish an international panel on inequality under Sustainable Development Goal 10. New Delhi also steered an aggressive critique of international financial architecture. Reaffirming the BRICS Rio de Janeiro Vision and the Diriyah Guiding Principles, the leaders demanded the immediate implementation of the IMFs 16th General Review of Quotas and swift realignment under the 17th review. The declaration insisted that emerging market quota increases must match their true economic weight, without coming at the expense of poorer nations, and warned that voluntary financial contributions must never dictate quota allocation or governance representation. It also called for open, merit-based leadership selection at the IMF and World Bank to dismantle historical Western appointments. On trade, the leaders hit out at unilateral protectionism and unilateral carbon border adjustment measures (CBAM), characterizing them as discriminatory distortions violating World Trade Organisation principles. The bloc demanded the immediate restoration of the WTOs paralysed dispute-settlement Appellate Body, welcomed the accession procedures of Iran and Ethiopia, and commended Chinas zero-tariff programme for 53 African nations. Extraterritorial sanctions and secondary coercive economic measures drew unanimous condemnation, with leaders warning that such restrictions violate international law, sever critical supply chains, and infringe on fundamental human rights to development. To shield member states from unilateral financial sanctions, India helped steer tangible economic deliverables aimed at reducing reliance on Western financial plumbing. The BRICS Payment Task Force was mandated to broaden local currency settlements and test technical interoperability between member states domestic interbank messaging networks and central bank payment rails. Progress was registered on creating a BRICS Insurance Resilience Centre, alongside a review of an Indian proposal to locate an open-access BRICS Risk Lab inside the GIFT City International Financial Services Centre in Gujarat. Members also advanced structural revisions to strengthen liquidity responsiveness under the Contingent Reserve Arrangement Treaty ahead of its ninth operational test run, expanded pilot operations under the BRICS Multilateral Guarantees facility, and drafted steps for a member-driven New Investment Platform. Catering to Indias substantial small-business sector, the leaders agreed to examine an Indian-championed cross-border Invoice Discounting Mechanism under the Jaipur Consensus to provide liquidity for micro, small, and medium-sized exporters. The summit endorsed operationalising the BRICS Grain Exchange to protect against global food and fertiliser price shocks, and advanced feasibility work on an autonomous, high-speed submarine telecommunications cable network linking members directly. The New Development Bank, marking its 10th year of operations, was directed to expand local-currency loan disbursements. On foreign policy and international security, the summit expressed profound alarm over military escalation across the Middle East. The declaration condemned attacks on civilians, civilian infrastructure, and IAEA-inspected nuclear installations, while demanding immediate compliance with UNSC Resolution 2803 following violations of the October 2025 Gaza ceasefire agreement. The leaders rejected any demographic alterations or forced displacement of Palestinians, insisted on full humanitarian access via UNRWA, and called for the admission of the State of Palestine as a full U.N. member based on pre-1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital. The communiqu also condemned breaches of Lebanese sovereignty under UNSC Resolution 1701, demanding complete Israeli military withdrawal, and strongly condemned strikes against the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) that resulted in the deaths of four Indonesian peacekeepers. BRICS called for the total withdrawal of unauthorised foreign forces occupying Syrian territory under UNSC Resolution 2254, urged an immediate, permanent ceasefire in Sudan under the principle of African solutions to African problems, and called for the prompt termination of unilateral economic embargoes against Cuba. On security, Indian negotiators secured unified language unequivocally condemning terrorism in all forms, specifically citing the April 2025 terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir. The declaration demanded zero tolerance, rejected double standards, urged coordinated crackdowns on UN-designated terrorist outfits, and pressed for the adoption of the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism. The summit also pledged intelligence-sharing between financial intelligence units to combat cyber scam syndicates, illicit virtual asset exploitation, and international arms trafficking. The document codified wide-ranging operational initiatives across technical sectors, approving an Integrated Early Warning System for Mass Infectious Diseases, pharmaceutical regulatory integration under the BRICS GXP White Paper, and a mental health network anchored by India's National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS). Marking the 65th anniversary of Yuri Gagarins space flight, the bloc amended its Remote Sensing Satellite Constellation framework to integrate new member space agencies, drafted Terms of Reference for a BRICS Space Council, and reiterated calls for a binding treaty prohibiting outer-space weapons. Leaders approved a joint declaration on the global governance of artificial intelligence, created the BRICS Incubator Network, and began reviews for a shared startup innovation fund. The declaration codified the Strategy for BRICS Economic Partnership 2030, establishing unified norms for green hydrogen certification, smart grids, and gig-worker social protections through the newly established BRICS CONNECT initiative. Following the conclusion of the New Delhi summit, India will formally hand over the rotating BRICS chairship to China, which will host the 19th summit in 2027.
PIX: Arsenal maintain perfect start; Liverpool, Chelsea held
Champions Arsenal secured a 2-0 victory over Sunderland, maintaining their perfect start to the Premier League season and moving clear at the top. Meanwhile, title contenders Liverpool and Chelsea were held to draws against Fulham and Hull City respectively. Other notable results include Aston Villa's loss to Nottingham Forest, Ipswich's win against Crystal Palace, and Tottenham's continued struggle to score goals.
Investment scam: Court takes note of money laundering case
NT Reporter Panaji A special court in North Goa has taken cognisance of the offence in a money laundering case against Krishan Kumar alias Vijay Kumar Jaiswal, his wife Rashmi Jaiswal and three companies. The court has adjourned the matter for arguments before charge on September 30. Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Panaji zonal office, in []
Girish blames BJP for AAP-GFP hoardings attacking Congress
NT Reporter Panaji A number of joint political hoardings of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Goa Forward Party (GFP), attacking the Congress and the BJP, are the handiwork of the BJP, Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) president Girish Chodankarsaid. Both parties (AAP and GFP) have faced defections, GFP in the past and recently []
Damu dismisses third front, says crowded field will help BJP
NT Reporter Margao State Bharatiya Janata Party president Damodar Damu Naik said on Saturday that the proposed alliance between the Goa Forward Party (GFP) and AAP to form a Third Front is intended solely for their own benefit and would not serve the interests of the people of Goa. His remarks followed speculation in Goas []
Goa hotel shooting: Accused shooter nabbed in Bahraich
AIs Next Big Leap: From Answers to Discovery
Every discovery begins with a question that does not have a clear answer. A scientist notices something unusual, a mathematician sees a problem from a new angle, or a researcher finds a pattern hidden in years of information. Human curiosity has expanded knowledge. Now, artificial intelligence is entering that process, not simply as a system that answers questions, but as a tool that can help researchers explore possibilities. Picture a researcher looking through information from a study. Most of it may seem routine, but an AI system notices a small pattern worth exploring. It suggests possible explanations, giving the researcher a direction. The information can then be examined carefully, compared with existing knowledge and studied further. The result may confirm what is known, reveal something unexpected, or lead to a new question. AI can widen possibilities for discovery while human curiosity guides the search. This is the emerging idea behind AI for scientific discovery. Scientists are exploring systems that analyse large collections of data, identify patterns, suggest explanations and assist with experiments. The aim is not simply to produce answers, but to make difficult questions easier to explore. The idea is already producing important examples. In 2024, the Nobel Prize in Chemistry recognised Demis Hassabis and John Jumper for work in predicting protein structures. David Baker was recognised for computational protein design. Understanding protein structures helps scientists study how they work and can support research into new medicines. Mathematics is putting AIs reasoning abilities to the test. An advanced version of Google DeepMinds Gemini Deep Think achieved gold-medal-level performance at the 2025 International Mathematical Olympiad. Another system, AlphaEvolve, has been used to search for improved ways of performing computer calculations. It generates possible solutions, tests them and identifies stronger approaches, examining possibilities at a scale that would be difficult to explore manually. Healthcare research is becoming another important field for AI. AI can examine large numbers of possible chemical combinations and identify those worth studying further. It can also help researchers organise information and analyse study results. Any promising finding still needs careful review and testing before it can be accepted as reliable. Materials science is opening new possibilities for AI. Computational tools can examine large numbers of potential materials and identify those worth studying further. These possibilities can then be developed and tested for practical uses, including batteries, electronics and other technologies. Universities and research centres around the world are studying these possibilities. Stanford researchers are examining ways AI can assist scientific work. Princeton has established a new Data and Intelligent Systems initiative to support AI and data-science research. The University of Cambridge is exploring AI applications in areas such as energy production, healthcare and biology. ETH Zurich is studying AI applications in climate science, energy production and storage, healthcare, robotics and quantum science. Major scientific institutions are examining the subject as well. The Royal Society has studied how AI could influence scientific research. CERN is involved in work connecting AI, computing and scientific research. The European CoE RAISE project explored AI approaches for scientific and engineering applications on next-generation supercomputers. These efforts share an interest in how modern computing can assist research. India is advancing research in this field. The Anusandhan National Research Foundation has a dedicated programme for Artificial Intelligence in Science and Engineering. Its areas include AI for science, engineering design and materials development, weather and climate modelling, and bio and life sciences. It supports shared AI models, scientific datasets, software and access to computing resources. Meanwhile, researchers at the Indian Institute of Science in Bengaluru are working at the meeting point of AI and science. The scale of this research is growing rapidly. Stanfords 2026 AI Index reports that AI-related publications in the natural sciences reached approximately 80,150 in 2025, about 26 percent higher than in 2024. This suggests that AI is becoming a useful partner in scientific exploration. Fully autonomous scientific discovery is still at an early stage, but AI is helping researchers examine complex problems and explore possibilities at remarkable scale. Human testing remains essential for developing promising ideas into reliable knowledge. That partnership is where much of the promise lies. An AI system can identify a pattern, suggest a possibility or point towards an unexpected connection. Researchers can then ask why it exists, test the idea and determine where it might lead. AI does not diminish scientific curiosity. It can give curiosity more directions to follow. A central question in discovery is simple: what should we explore next? AI can examine millions of possibilities and help researchers notice connections that might otherwise remain hidden. People provide the purpose behind the search. Researchers choose questions, define goals, evaluate evidence and decide which ideas deserve further attention. Combined, these capabilities can open new paths for scientific work. What lies ahead is not a choice between humans and machines, but a deeper partnership. Advanced tools can extend human curiosity, while AI can process enormous amounts of information and examine possibilities at remarkable speed. Scientists bring judgement, context and responsibility. The result could be a new way of doing research, one that moves faster while opening fresh avenues for exploration and discovery. The history of science provides an instructive lesson. The telescope did not replace the astronomer. The microscope did not replace the scientist. The computer did not replace the mathematician. Each expanded what people could observe, calculate or investigate. In much the same way, AI can extend scientific curiosity. Its greatest contribution may not be measured only by the answers it produces. It may also be measured by the possibilities it reveals, the connections it helps uncover and the questions it brings into view. The next big leap in AI may not be about machines having all the answers. It may be about helping humans explore a larger universe of questions. And perhaps the most exciting possibility is that somewhere within that vast search, AI may help a curious mind find a question that opens the door to a discovery nobody had imagined before. (The author is a Columnist. Er. Email bakshisuhaib094@gmail.com)
Tottenham waiting for first league goal of season after draw against Everton
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Arvind Kejriwal hints at major political announcement in Goa
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EPL PIX: Liverpool, Chelsea held; Forest, Ipswich win
Liverpool's early season woes persisted with a goalless draw against Fulham, while Chelsea needed a late equaliser from Joao Pedro to salvage a 2-2 draw against surprise package Hull City. Nottingham Forest secured a late win against Aston Villa, and 10-man Crystal Palace fell to Ipswich Town in a thrilling encounter.
Assam land law clubs Bangladeshi, East Bengal origin people with indigenous Assamese
The Assam Land Revenue Regulation Amendment redefines original inhabitants, including those of Bangladeshi origin. This change nullifies protections for encroached Satra land and indigenous communities' rights. The amendment contradicts the Assam Accord and previous recommendations for safeguarding local populations. Government data indicates significant encroachment on Satra lands, primarily in Barpeta and Nagoan districts. PVM criticizes the government for failing to implement promises regarding indigenous rights and foreigner issues.
Amid AAP-GFP alliance buzz ahead of Kejriwal's visit, Goa Cong says talks on with Sardesai's outfit
Bangladesh media discusses BRICS, options for alternate growth mechanisms
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) The 18th BRICS Leaders Summit underway in New Delhi has found considerable interest in Bangladesh with its media discussing its relevance and influence as a platform for the Global South, with a somewhat mixed reaction on Prime Minister Tarique Rahmans decision to skip it. BRICS is the acronym for the grouping with Brazil, Russia, India, and China being founding members, and South Africa joining later, with the nations representing over 40 per cent of the worlds population and nearly a quarter of global GDP. It now comprises 11 countries, including Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. In 2025, nations like Belarus, Bolivia, Cuba, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Nigeria, Thailand, Uganda, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam joined as Partner Countries. Though Bangladesh is not a member-state, the Prime Minister was invited as the current Chairperson of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC), a regional organisation of seven South and Southeast Asian countries aimed at promoting economic, technical, and strategic cooperation around the Bay of Bengal. Quoting former Ambassador to the United States, M. Humayun Kabir, Bangladesh Pratidin on Saturday said that the BRICS Summit is an important international event and it would have been good if the Prime Minister could attend. Attending the New Delhi Summit would have provided an opportunity to personally connect with leaders from other countries, he reportedly opined, adding that though Bangladesh would have remained on the sidelines of the Summit, Dhaka could still have spoken with them on topics relevant to its interests. At the same time, the report emphasised that many international relations analysts believe that Bangladesh is not diplomatically or economically harmed by not attending the event. Commentators told the newspaper that Prime Minister Rahman has already held bilateral meetings with China's President Xi Jinping and Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Meeting world leaders on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit is not a major diplomatic or political achievement for Bangladesh, as Rahman will also visit several other important countries where he will have bilateral meetings, they added. Incidentally, in October 2016, then Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina had participated in the BRICS-BIMSTEC Outreach Summit in Goa. This year, ASEAN Chairman and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, African Union President Evariste Ndayishimiye of Burundi, President of the Latin American bloc, Uruguays Mario Lubetkin, and Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev representing Euro-Asian cooperation, are among participants. None of them is a BRICS member. Among other international figures attending are UN Secretary-General Antnio Guterres, WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, and WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. Writing in detail about the event, the Bangladesh Business Standard mentioned on Saturday: Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman was invited as the current chairman of BIMSTEC, but did not attend. The report concluded by pointing to some inherent issues, saying the New Delhi summit will therefore test whether the expanded group can translate its growing economic weight into practical cooperation while managing those differences. Pointing to the broader objectives of BRICS, popular Bengali daily Prothom Alo on Saturday stressed the importance of the grouping for Bangladesh as multi-dimensional. Stating that Bangladesh's development requires massive infrastructure financing, it mentioned that the country is already a member of the New Development Bank since 2021, which the newspaper identified as One of the most important institutional achievements of BRICS. According to it, by the end of 2025, the bank's approved financing for Bangladesh has reached about $450 million. Thus, Dhaka's relationship with BRICS is not just a matter of political interest; A viable financial base has already been laid for this, it said. It also elaborated on the scope for economic diplomacy, especially with China and India being two very important economic partners of Bangladesh and also on the scope for further expansion of trade relations with countries like Brazil, South Africa, and Indonesia. Overall, the article stressed how BRICS can be an additional diplomatic and economic instrument in that transition phase. However, it also mentioned the diversities within BRICS, asserting that how much integrated the grouping will become a political force is still undetermined, stressing that membership itself is not a guarantee of economic success. Though Dhaka has framed Rahman skipping the Summit on account of the invitation being as BIMSTEC Chair and not Bangladeshs Prime Minister, there were statements criticising Sheikh Hasinas media interaction while in exile. The government is under pressure on certain issues and alignments. It had sought Hasinas immediate extradition despite the former Premier announcing her intent of returning this December. Hasina faces a death sentence, with reports saying she will face execution upon return, with no chance to appeal. Meanwhile, her party, the Awami League, faces a ban.
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Leopard Movement Reported Near Dusgoan
The leopard has been moving near the Shivalayam hillocks, prompting villagers to alert the forest department officials about its movement.
IAF Commanders' meet focuses on air force's operational capabilities
The IAF Training Command held its annual conference in Bengaluru. Commanders focused on aligning training with strategic objectives for enhanced capabilities. Discussions included future acquisition plans and Agniveervayu induction policies. Senior officials presented initiatives to overcome challenges and achieve training goals. Air Force Station Yelahanka received the 'Pride of the Training Command' award.
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La Liga: Hansi Flick confirms squad rotations as Barcelona prepare to visit Levante
Digital Desk | Madrid, Sep 12 (IANS) Manager Hansi Flick confirmed squad rotations as FC Barcelona returns to Valencia on Sunday to face Levante, a week after its 5-0 win at Mestalla Stadium, which sent his side top of La Liga with a 100 per cent record and 17 goals from its first four matches. Barcelona carried its league form into its Champions League opener on Thursday with a 5-1 thrashing of Feyenoord at a rain-soaked Camp Nou Stadium, and Flick must now manage his squad through a run of three games in a week before the first international break of the season. We are very happy to be playing at this level, but we know we have to show it in every match. We have great quality but need to maintain our intensity and focus. If we lose any of those things, it won't be good, Flick said at his pre-match press conference on Saturday, as quoted by Xinhua. Eric Garcia will wear a protective face mask on Sunday after breaking his nose in a collision with Rodrigo Hernandez that kept him out of the midweek win. Flick said he would continue his policy of squad rotation, with Xavi Espart likely to return at left back, Marc Bernal coming into midfield, and Anthony Gordon and Fermin Lopez also set to return to freshen up the attack. That's part of the game, and the players have to accept it, said the coach, adding he has wo or three players capable of playing in every position. We have three different profiles (of forwards), but Gordon, (Karim) Adeyemi, and (Dani) Olmo can also play, as can Fermin. We have several options, said Flick, who also highlighted the incredible Raphinha. Levante drew 0-0 away to recently promoted Malaga last weekend in a game in which it had less than 40 per cent of possession, and coach Luis Castro will expect his side to do plenty of defending on Sunday afternoon. Levante has failed to score in three of its four matches this season but stunned Betis with a 5-2 win at its Ciudad de Valencia Stadium in its last home game, with Roger Brugue scoring twice. Levante played really well against Betis. They are well-structured and know how to play on the attack, so it will be a good, competitive match, Flick said.
Why were 21 houses on private farmland demolished, Gauhati High Court asks Assam government
Court says the action of the revenue authorities in Goalpara district was prima facie illegal and unauthorised, and violated the principles of natural justice
The 2026 leg of the BRICS Summit stands out in more ways than one, mainly because of how India, the hosting nation, is steering the agenda and goals away from conventional geopolitics and trade into new realms of digital payments, AI innovation, quantum technology, and more to make the bloc sustainable in the wake of global issuesborn out of conflicts and to navigate around the conflicts that arise out of tussle between the big players, particularly the West.
RVNL achieves 41st tunnel breakthrough in Rishikesh-Karnprayag rail project
Rail Vikas Nigam Limited achieved a significant breakthrough with Escape Tunnel 1 on the Rishikesh-Karnprayag rail line. This marks the forty-first tunnel breakthrough, completing the second-longest tunnel of the ambitious project. The tunnel construction navigated challenging Himalayan geological conditions and fault lines effectively. With forty-one breakthroughs now complete, the project progresses steadily towards its final goal. Remaining breakthroughs are anticipated within the next year, nearing project completion.
Congress insults 'Vande Mataram' for minority appeasement: Karnataka BJP
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 12 (IANS) Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President B.Y. Vijayendra alleged on Saturday that the Congress is willing to stoop to any level to appease minorities and is even insulting the national song 'Vande Mataram' for political gains. Addressing the Sri Krishna Janmashtami celebrations organised at the state BJP headquarters Jagannath Bhavan, Vijayendra alleged that Congress, which he accused of supporting slogans such as Pakistan Zindabad being raised inside the Vidhana Soudha, was now insulting 'Vande Mataram', a song that inspired patriotism among people during the freedom struggle. He said the BJP, in contrast, believed in the principle of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas and was working for the welfare of all communities. Congress says one thing and acts differently when it comes to reservations and various other issues, Vijayendra said, alleging that while the BJP wanted to take the country forward by bringing all communities together, Congress was attempting to appease one community to secure votes. He alleged that Congress, having realised that it could not remain in power without relying on its guarantee schemes, was now attempting to mislead people through the Bharat Jodo organisations and return to power. He said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had set a goal of making India a developed nation by 2047, ensuring development in every sector and justice for the last person in society. Prime Minister Modi is leading the country with the feeling that he is not the Prime Minister but the 'Pradhan Sevak' (prime servant), he added. Vijayendra said the BJP government under former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa had worked to provide justice to backward communities. He added that that 37 of the 71 Ministers in Prime Minister Modi's Union Cabinet belonged to backward communities and said several schemes, including those for Vishwakarma communities, had been implemented. Calling the Golla community another name for self-respect, Vijayendra said members of the community might face poverty but were known for their self-respect. He added that the BJP would make efforts to ensure that the Golla community received opportunities similar to those available through reservation for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. The Congress government is doing injustice to all communities in the state. The Golla community must progress economically, socially and educationally and should also get political representation, he said. He accused Congress of shedding crocodile tears over reservation issues while allegedly working against the interests of communities. Vijayendra said Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar was daydreaming about becoming the Chief Minister again after the 2028 Assembly elections. D.K. Shivakumar is dreaming that he will become Chief Minister of Karnataka again in 2028. But he also knows that this dream will not come true, he said, adding that nobody could stop the BJP from returning to power in the 2028 Assembly election. He said the BJP would work to fulfil the aspirations of the Golla community after forming the government in the state. Vijayendra also claimed that the BJP's 'Ballari Chalo' padayatra had achieved unprecedented success and accused the Congress government of betraying the people of Karnataka in the name of its five guarantee schemes. He alleged that the Congress government in the state was looking to use its power to push projects such as a tunnel road, Bidadi township and a Kanakapura airport, while having little concern for poor people and farmers. He also alleged that despite plans to form Bharat Jodo youth organisations, the state government was ignoring the increase in gambling and drug mafias across the state. They (Congress government) are promising money for youth organisations, but are not filling vacancies for around 2.5 lakh posts, Vijayendra alleged. Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Council Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, MLA and former Deputy Chief Minister C.N. Ashwath Narayan, Legislative Council Chief Whip Ravi Kumar, Legislative Council member and OBC Morcha president Raghu Kautilya, Yuva Morcha state president and MLA Dheeraj Muniraju, former national vice-president of Mahila Morcha Poornima Prakash, party leader M.D. Lakshminarayana, state media convener Karunakar Khasale and leaders of the Golla community were present.
Indonesia boosts efforts for 2030 mercury-free goal: Deputy Minister
Punjab Lions Bowler Takes Field After Grandfather's Death
Ludhiana Lions' Krish Bhagat played an important Sher-E-Punjab T20 League match against Amritsar Soormas, dedicating a crucial wicket to his late grandfather, Chunni Lal Bhagat, a former Cabinet Minister. Krish shared how his grandfather's journey from Pakistan inspired him and spoke about his own early start in cricket, his family's support, and his focus on team goals in the league.
Indian Junior Women Hockey team cement their place in Asian summit clash
Indian Women was one step away from retaining the Junior Asian Cup Hockey title as they entered the summit clash, swamping South Korea 5-1, in the semifinals here on Saturday. Drag flicker Supriya did the star turn with a hat-trick of goals by ...
Supriyas three goals powered India past South Korea as defending champions moved closer to another continental title.
BRICS 2026: India's Chance To Make Diplomatic Gains
For India, the goal is not simply to host another grand diplomatic gathering. It is to prove that a diverse coalition of emerging powers can still deliver.
AstraZeneca's breast cancer drug fails in late-stage trial
AstraZeneca's breast cancer drug Etcamah did not meet its main goal in a late-stage trial. The drug showed only a numerical improvement when combined with palbociclib. This marks a setback for the recently approved treatment, which received accelerated approval. U.S.-listed shares of AstraZeneca experienced a decline in aftermarket trading. Trial data will be shared by the company in due course.
NIA raids 10 locations in Jammu and Kashmir in LeT-linked cross border terror case
In a significant operation, the National Investigation Agency executed searches at ten different locations in Jammu and Kashmir, revealing ties to a cross-border terror plot involving handlers from Pakistans Lashkar-e-Taiba. Incriminating materials were gathered and are under scrutiny. This investigation was initiated following the arrest of an Over Ground Worker discovered with a grenade and ammunition, with the goal of exposing the full extent of the cross-border terrorism infrastructure.
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Soha Ali Khan shares why she keeps missing her 10k steps goal: After 2,467 obstacles, I give up
Soha Ali Khan has once again used social media to highlight the difficulties of navigating Mumbais roads and sidewalks. The actor, who is known for maintaining a regular fitness routine, recently shared a light-hearted video explaining why completing her daily target of 10,000 steps is not always as easy as it sounds. In the video shared on Thursday, Soha can be seen stepping out with the intention of finishing her daily walking goal. However, her attempt soon turns into a series of unexpected obstacles. As she makes her way along the road, she comes across animal poop on the sidewalk, a broken manhole cover, roadwork, a large crane and a man sleeping on the pavement. She also appears to point out situations where pedestrians may have to wait or carefully navigate the area to avoid accidents. After encountering several such hurdles, Soha eventually decides to abandon her walking plan and try again the following day. Sharing the clip on social media, she wrote, I really try to get in my 10k steps every day but after 2,467 obstacles, I give up. While the post was presented with humour, it also drew attention to the everyday challenges faced by pedestrians in the city. This is not the first time Soha has spoken about the condition of Mumbais roads and public spaces. Earlier in February, the Rang De Basanti actor had shared a video showing a damaged sidewalk near her neighbourhood. She pointed out the potential danger posed by the broken section, especially for pedestrians who could accidentally fall into it. Along with the video, she wrote, Just a relaxing evening stroll navigating sidewalks that collapse into death traps. Before that, Soha had also raised concerns about ongoing road construction in Mumbais Bandra area. She shared a picture showing her daughter Inaaya carefully standing on a muddy and damaged stretch of road surrounded by barricades, debris and construction material. Through her social media posts, Soha has repeatedly highlighted pedestrian safety and the difficulties caused by damaged sidewalks and ongoing roadwork in Mumbai. Also Read : Soha Ali Khan reveals why she considered hiding her The Art of Seduction And Speak Easy books from daughter: Shes eight and she can read now, she might ask questions
Padikkal's captaincy move has a bigger goal
Top-order batter Devdutt Padikkal discusses his new role as India A captain, viewing it as a valuable learning experience that will positively influence his batting ahead of the upcoming New Zealand tour. He also reflects on his recent good form and the challenges of adapting to different playing conditions.
Anurag Kashyap-backed Little Thomas, starring Rasika Dugal and Gulshan Devaiah, gets release date
Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap is returning to childrens cinema with Little Thomas, starring Rasika Dugal and Gulshan Devaiah. The release date for the film has now been announced. Directed by Kaushal Oza, the childrens film is set in 1990s Goa and follows a young boys simple wish to have a younger brother. Little Thomas will release in theatres on October 23.
Anand Mahindra has called for India to focus on trust and patient experience rather than low treatment costs alone to strengthen its medical tourism industry. He suggested Goa and Visakhapatnam (Vizag) could become the next medical tourism hubs by combining their flight connectivity and hospitality infrastructure with world-class hospitals and specialists. He also urged emerging cities such as Amravati and GIFT City to plan health districts, while stressing that building a strong medical ecosystem could take 15 years.
'Hunger Remains The Same': Shami After Special 100 FC Matches As 'circle Comes Around'
New Delhi: India's veteran fast bowler Mohammed Shami reflected on his recent accomplishment of competing in 100 first-class matches during the Duleep Trophy 2026 final for East Zone. Shami, who has been out of the Indian team for quite some time now, called playing 100 matches always special and highlighted that his hunger remains the same as before. 100th match is always special, whether you score a hundred and raise your bat for the first time or you play in 100 matches, it is a very long journey, a long sacrifice and a goal of your life, Shami said in a video shared by BCCI Domestic. It's a dream to play 100 first-class matches, make your state proud, play matches in different places, in different conditions and pick wickets; it's a big thing, it's a dream, he added. Shami's 100th FC game coincided with East Zone playing the Duleep Trophy final against South Zone, and East Zone went on to beat them. Shami was 21 when East won their maiden Duleep Trophy title in 2012, and he was a vital cog in their third title 14 years later. This is very special because it's your 100th match and you have the Duleep Trophy final, and if you win that, it's like a lifetime memory in your life. Last time the East Zone won, I was there, and now, after those years, I am still present here as the circle comes full. 100th match and the Duleep Trophy final win, it's really special for me. Hunger is the same, I think- the hunger for the wicket, the passion to run; it's the same as before. Now only one thing has changed; at that time I didn't know anything, now I know planning, plotting, and maturity is more, so that's the only difference, but I don't think anything else has changed, he said. The 36-year-old, who took 2/42 in his short spells in the final, reflected on the past struggles and pain in life, but emphasised that passion keeps one driving forward. Hunger is the same, I think- the hunger for the wicket, the passion to run; it's the same as before. Now only one thing has changed; at that time I didn't know anything, now I know planning, plotting, and maturity is more, so that's the only difference, but I don't think anything else has changed, he said. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories The same fight, the same passion, the same passion takes us forward and gives us the opportunity to perform for so many years, so I think you should be a good fighter, so I don't think it's very difficult, he concluded. Article Source: IANS
Supriya's hat-trick fires India into Junior Asia Cup final after thrashing win over South Korea
India moved into the final of the Hockey Junior Asia Cup after a commanding 5-1 win over South Korea in the first semifinal. Drag-flick specialist Supriya rose to the occasion and scored three goals from penalty corners to help India dominate the proceedings.
Tiafoe in tears after heartbreaking US Open defeat
Frances Tiafoe discusses his U.S. Open semi-final loss to Ben Shelton, acknowledging the need to improve his match-closing ability. Despite the defeat, he expresses pride in his season, which will see him re-enter the world's top 10, and reaffirms his goal of becoming a Grand Slam champion.
Joint AAP-GFP hoardings fuel alliance buzz ahead of Arvind Kejriwal's Goa visit
Displaying the slogan, Don't let them cheat you the third time, the hoardings bearing the symbols of both parties signal an imminent pre-poll arrangement between Kejriwal's party and the Vijai Sardesai-led fold for the 2027 state elections.
As per Gurgaon-based product manager Shivank Goel, embarking on a professional journey presents unexpected adulthood challenges. Strengthening friendships necessitates conscious effort and organized schedules amidst busy lives. Many also begin to take charge of their parents care as they age. Often, the pursuit of financial security comes at the cost of personal dreams. Thus, adulthood is less about achieving a goal and more about continual adaptation to lifes changes.
Can Isprava make bespoke luxury villas at scale?
Ten years on, Ispravas villas in Goa and Alibaug offer a window into how Indias wealthy are rethinking the second home
Perspectives on willpower play a crucial role in tackling difficult tasks. While some consider it a scarce resource, others find it invigorating. Research indicates that those with a limited view are prone to selecting easier challenges, whereas fostering a belief in limitless willpower encourages the pursuit of tougher goals. Such insights highlight the motivational power of mindset in achieving aspirations.
Back from the brink, Bayern Munichs Musiala feels pure happiness
Scoring a goal pure happiness. I just want to perform well again and to get back to my level step by step, playing with a sense of ease, joy, and fun on the pitch said Musiala
Will involve Gen Z, Alpha, Beta to achieve Telangana's economic goals: CM Revanth Reddy
In a marathon speech in the Assembly on Friday night, the CM, who holds the education portfolio, said his government aims to increase the state budgets allocation to education to 15%
In 1870, Goats were left on a Seychelles Island; by 1920, they were forcibly eradicated
Two men receive jail terms for violent burglary of Donnarumma
Two men involved in a violent burglary of Manchester City's Italy international goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma and his pregnant girlfriend at their home in Paris were on Friday given prison sentences.
Sanctorum North United, New JK United play out 2-2 draw in KSL
Sanctorum North United FC and New JK United FC played out an entertaining 2-2 draw in the Kashmir Super League (KSL) Season 2 on Friday, with both sides sharing the points after an evenly contested encounter. As per a statement issued, New JK United fought back strongly, with Furqan pulling one goal back before Aquib found the net to level the score at 2-2. Despite efforts from both sides to find a winner, neither team could break the deadlock in the closing stages, and the match ended 2-2. In the next fixture, Aqua Kashmir Avengers FC will take on Athwas Hyundai XI FC on Saturday. The result adds another competitive fixture to an increasingly intense Khyber Cement Kashmir Super League Season 2, with teams continuing to battle for crucial points as the tournament progresses.
Your peace is our purpose, aspirations our mission: Lt Gen Sharma
Srinagar, Sept 11:Armys Northern Command remains firmly committed to ensuring peace and tranquillity in Jammu and Kashmir while contributing to nation-building and creating greater opportunities for the regions youth, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Northern Command, Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma said on Friday. Addressing a function at Army Goodwill Public School (AGPS), Pahalgam, Lt Gen Sharma said the Armys commitment to Jammu and Kashmir extended beyond security and included empowering the people through education, development and opportunities for the younger generation. As we march towards Viksit Bharat, Northern Command will continue to remain committed to nation-building while ensuring peace and tranquillity, Lt Gen Sharma said. He underlined the people-centric nature of the Armys mission in the region, saying, Your peace is our purpose, your aspirations are our missions, and your success is our pride. The Army commander was speaking at an event marking 10 years of the educational partnership between Army Goodwill Schools (AGS) and the Bharti Airtel Foundation, an association aimed at strengthening the educational ecosystem and expanding opportunities for children and youth across Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh. The event was attended by Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, Rakesh Bharti Mittal, Co-Chairman, Bharti Airtel Foundation, Shinei Sharma, Regional President AWWA, Northern Command, besides senior officials of the Army and the Foundation. Lt Gen Sharma congratulated the students for their achievements and appreciated the role of parents and teachers in helping them excel. He said the success of AGS students reflected the impact of quality education, dedicated teachers and sustained efforts to nurture talent. He highlighted that AGS Wuzur secured third position and AGS Uri sixth position nationally in Young Scientist India 2025, while AGS Wuzur also recently figured among the top 10 schools in the Innovation category. The decade-long partnership between AGS and the Bharti Airtel Foundation has expanded considerably, from an initial engagement covering 14 schools to educational initiatives across all 43 Army Goodwill Schools in the region. The collaboration has focused on strengthening institutional leadership, classroom practices, academic management and teachers capabilities, besides promoting technology-enabled learning and implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. A key component of the initiative has been encouraging scientific temperament and creativity among students. AGS Innovation Clubs have facilitated more than 160 student-led projects, with students participating in national platforms such as ISRO YUVIKA, INSPIRE-MANAK and Young Scientist India. Sharing his own experiences as a student, Lt Gen Sharma spoke about the challenges he faced and how determination helped him overcome difficult circumstances. He urged the students to dream big and remain committed to their goals. Dream higher and remain committed to your dreams, he told the students, encouraging them to make the most of the opportunities available to them. Rakesh Bharti Mittal assured continued support to Army Goodwill Schools for the next decade and announced a series of initiatives by the Bharti Airtel Foundation. These include providing books for libraries, sports coaching, additional smart classes, scholarships for higher education and cash incentives for meritorious students of classes 10 and 12.
'Allow easy movement to professionals': Piyush Goyal urges Brics states
Piyush Goyal urged Brics nations to dismantle trade barriers and open markets. He also called for linking payment systems and trading in local currencies. Streamlining customs and promoting services trade were also highlighted by the minister. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasized transparent trade and investment practices. The goal is to foster business partnerships and market access for member nations.
GSIDC moots Rs 110-cr govt complex at Morod
NT Reporter Panaji Goa State Infrastructure Development Corporation (GSIDC) has proposed a multi-storey government complex at Morod in Mapusa at an estimated cost of Rs 110 crore, GSIDC chairman and Calangute MLA Michael Lobo saidon Friday. Speaking to reporters, Lobo said the proposedfacility would bring several government departments currently functioningfrom different locations across Mapusa under []
State-wide survey on stray dogs, cattle to begin on Oct 1
NT Reporter Panaji The Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services Department, along with urban and rural local bodies, will conduct a state-wide survey of stray dogs, pet dogs and stray cattle from October 1 to 15, following directions from the High Court of Bombay at Goa. The survey will collect area- and locality-wise data to assist []
Margao comunidade must return Rs 67L compensation: HC
NT Reporter Panaji The High Court of Bombay at Goa has dismissed apetition filed by the comunidade of Margao challenging an order directing it to refund over Rs 67 lakh received as compensation for land acquiredfor the expansion of National Highway 17 (now NH-66). The court upheld the directive issued by theCompetent Authority of Land []
Sewage issue at Colvale jail persists despite repeated cleaning, GHRC told
NT Reporter Panaji The sewage problem at the Central Jail, Colvale, has persisted despite repeated cleaning and maintenance work, with the jail authorities informing the Goa Human Rights Commission (GHRC) that temporary arrangements are still being used to clear sewage. The matter had come before GHRC following an email complaint received on August 26 from []
CM rules out change to Official Language Act
NT Reporter Panaji Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday said that Goa state was formed on the basis of language and it would not be appropriate to alter the existing provision under the official language framework. Speaking on the demand to make Marathi a state language along with Konkani, the Chief Minister said that he []
Goa to bring in QR code-based taxi fare system
NT Reporter Panaji The State Transport Authority (STA) has decided to introduce a QR code-based taxi fare system aimed at bringing transparency to charges and reducing disputes between passengers and drivers. Speaking about the decisions taken at a STA meeting, Calangute MLA and Goa State Infrastructure Development Corporation chairman Michael Lobo has said an IT-generated []
Piyush Goyal urges BRICS to link payment systems, trade in local currencies
India's Commerce Minister urged BRICS nations to link payment systems and trade in local currencies. He also called for simplified regulations and faster clearance of consignments between member countries. Russia's minister highlighted the bloc's economic power and commitment to sustainable development goals. He noted Russia's success in reducing dollar and euro reliance for its exports. The BRICS summit aims to foster cooperation and strengthen economic ties among member nations.
Brics through the years: India is hosting the summit for the fourth time
The earlier occasions were in 2012 (New Delhi), 2016 (Goa) and 2021 (held virtually due to the Covid-19 pandemic)
He had 15 lakh in savings but still lost money. Heres how a 32-year-old fixed his portfolio
A software engineer saved 15 lakh but lost purchasing power due to low savings interest. Advised by a financial planner, he allocated funds effectively, setting goals for emergencies, a house, and retirement. His experience highlights how inaction can be a financial decision.
Thou Shalt Be Vegetarian? Abhijit Iyer-Mitra Defends Bengals Durga Puja Traditions
Is eating mutton or fish during Durga Puja against Hinduism? In this episode of Why Should You Care, Political Commentator Abhijit Iyer-Mitra argues that Hinduism has never demanded one uniform diet or form of worship. From Jain-influenced vegetarian practices to the traditional sacrifice of goats and offering of fish in Bengal, Kashmir and Assam, he explains the diversity of Hindu customs.He also questions whether vegetarianism is mandated by the Gita or the Vedasand calls attempts to impose one lifestyle on all Hindus an insecure commentary.Watch the full show on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Z0dp4MIMJ2Y?si=VO1Mop0fhLMgpC_d
Athletic Bilbao forward Inaki Williams retires from Ghana national team
Digital Desk | Madrid, Sep 11 (IANS) Athletic Bilbao forward Inaki Williams on Friday announced his retirement from the Ghana national team after 28 appearances in which he scored two goals. The 32-year-old gave the news in a message posted on social media reading, I feel the time has come to bring my journey with the Ghana national team to an end. I leave happy, proud and with the peace of mind of knowing that I gave everything every time I wore this shirt. The elder of the Williams brothers, who had played once for Spain in 2016, decided to switch allegiance to his mother's homeland after visiting the country with his younger brother Nico, who plays for Spain, in the summer of 2022 and represented the country at the 2022 and 2026 World Cups as well as the 2023 African Cup of Nations. Ghana has given me much more than football. It has allowed me to come back home, feel even closer to my roots and experience the enormous pride of representing my country and wearing this flag on my chest. Ghana will always be a part of me. I will continue supporting the black stars of Ghana as one of you, wherever I am, wrote Inaki Williams. One of the best anecdotes about Inaki Williams and the Ghana national team is how he flew to Bilbao the day after Ghana was knocked out of the 2023 African Cup of Nations to play a Copa del Rey tie at home against FC Barcelona in January 2024. His flight arrived in Bilbao just hours before kick-off of a game where he was decisive, coming off the substitutes' bench to give Athletic Bilbao a 3-2 lead in a game they ended up winning 4-2 on the way to ending 40 years without winning the Cup. Meanwhile, Athletic Bilbao started their campaign in La Liga on a disappointing note, losing 0-2 to FC Barcelona. Goals from Raphinha in the 37th minute and Fermin Lopez in the 82nd gave Hansi Flick's side a comfortable victory against a rival that failed to register a shot on target. Lamine Yamal looked more threatening than on Sunday night and tested Athletic goalkeeper Unai Simon after 15 minutes. Despite Barcelona dominating possession, it needed a moment of quality from Pedri to thread Raphinha through on goal, allowing the Brazilian to finish in style.
Barca agree new contract with 18-year-old Egyptian Hamza Abdelkarim
Digital Desk | Madrid, Sep 11 (IANS) Spanish La Liga champion FC Barcelona announced on Friday that they have reached an agreement for the 18-year-old Egyptian international striker Hamza Abdelkarim to sign a new contract until the end of June 2030. The news, published on the club's website, comes only months after Barcelona made Abdelkarim's move to the Camp Nou permanent after he initially joined on loan from Egyptian team Al-Ahly. The player formed part of Egypt's squad at the 2026 World Cup, where he became the youngest Egyptian player to ever feature at the tournament. He was then called into Barcelona's squad for pre-season training and impressed, scoring four goals in preparation games, before making his La Liga debut on August 31 in a 5-2 win over Rayo Vallecano, reports Xinhua. One reason Barcelona wanted Abdelkarim to sign a new contract is that his initial deal after joining from Al-Ahly left his release clause at 15 million euros (17.4 million U.S. dollars), and given his progress in recent months, the club believes that is too low and makes the youngster a tempting target for its rivals. Meanwhile, the fifth round of La Liga matches begin in a hectic week in which teams will play three games before the first international break of the year, a run that could further underline Barcelona's control of the table. Valencia's Carlos Corberan is among the coaches whose position could come under pressure as he takes his side to Sevilla. Sunday's painful 5-0 home defeat to Barcelona left Valencia bottom of La Liga with one point from four games, and Corberan also has to contend with a lengthy injury list against a Sevilla side that has two wins and a draw from its opening matches. Elche coach Martin Anselmi also has cause for concern as he prepares to take his side to Athletic Bilbao on Saturday. Athletic have begun to find their rhythm under new coach Edin Terzic and beat Atletico Madrid 3-0 last weekend, while Elche have conceded 12 goals in their opening four games. Anselmi needs to tighten his defense against a rival that will press high up the pitch; otherwise he could be in for another difficult afternoon, and Elche owner Christian Bragarnik is not known for his patience with coaches. Real Madrid are also at home on Saturday, with Jose Mourinho again likely to rotate his squad against Rayo Vallecano. Mourinho's side has shown tremendous firepower in attack, but last weekend's defeat to Betis and a chaotic Champions League win at home to Inter Milan highlighted the need to find greater defensive balance.
