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Badminton: China beat Malaysia to clinch BWF World Junior Team Cships
Digital Desk | Cairo, Oct 11 (IANS) China reaffirmed their dominance in junior badminton by defeating Malaysia in a gripping final to lift the BWF World Junior Team Championships 2026 title. The Chinese team prevailed 55-46, 55-53, 55-45 in the three-game final, surviving a determined Malaysian fightback before regaining control in the deciding game to seal the championship. With the triumph, China extended their record haul to 16 Suhandinata Cup titles. The contest appeared to be heading towards a comfortable Chinese victory after they dominated the opening game. Malaysia, however, responded with renewed intensity in front of an enthusiastic crowd, turning the final into a closely fought encounter. Tiew Wei Jie handed over the baton in the mens singles at 18-22, leaving Malaysias doubles contingent with the task of keeping their title hopes alive. Genevie Lim and Low Zi Yu in womens doubles, Irfan Shazmir and Genevie Lim in mixed doubles, and Shazmir and Ahmad Redzuan in mens doubles rose to the occasion, helping Malaysia edge the second game 55-53 and force a decider. With momentum shifting towards Malaysia, the deciding game offered an opportunity for an upset. However, China quickly re-established their authority, restricting Malaysias first two singles players to a combined nine points and opening up a substantial lead. The Chinese team capitalised on that advantage with remarkable composure, keeping unforced errors to a minimum and preventing their opponents from mounting another recovery. Womens doubles pair Shi Si Chen and Wei Yue Yue, mixed doubles combination Feng Yi Lang and Li Meng Han, and mens doubles duo Tu Yi Chen and Zheng Wei Gang played crucial roles in maintaining Chinas control as the defending champions closed out the final. Chinas doubles coach Liu Cheng credited the teams preparation and ability to respond to changing circumstances for their successful title defence. Were happy to have won, said doubles coach Liu Cheng. We always prioritise team events and the whole team worked very hard for this. So winning this title means all our players are super players! We had to adapt to uncertainty, mainly in the doubles because its very fast. We trained the players adaptability, decision-making and problem-solving not so much on the physical side, but with the adaptability. We noticed that when Malaysia played the second set they used a substitution, so we analysed it and we also substituted our mens singles, and we got the result we wanted. It is our proudest moment to have our national anthem played while we are on the podium. Whenever we come to a competition, our goal is to win. So we are proud that we were able to achieve both objectives, Cheng added. For Malaysia, the narrow victory in the second game had raised hopes of an upset, but the early deficit in the decider proved difficult to overcome against a Chinese side renowned for its depth and consistency. Low Zi Yu admitted that Malaysias failure to make a strong start in the final game ultimately proved costly, despite the confidence the team had gained from levelling the contest. In the second set we were always close, and so we could fight. We were never far behind. We got confident and more self-belief. In the third we didnt start well and we trailed by a big margin. If we had to win, we had to chase a large score, and thats difficult against China, because they are quite strong. This was a challenge for us, but we didnt give up, we wanted to fight. Of course I wanted us to win the gold, and after winning the second set, I thought the gold was within reach. We gave it our all, said Low.
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J&K poised to become major GCC destination: LG Sinha
Jammu, Oct 10: Jammu Kashmir is poised to emerge as a significant destination for Global Capability Centres, driven by its young talent, improving infrastructure, investor-friendly policies and growing innovation ecosystem, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Friday, as he addressed the Valedictory Session of the J&K Global Capability Centre (GCC) Summit 2026. Congratulating IIM Jammu, NASSCOM, partner institutions and the administration for successfully organising the two-day summit, the Lieutenant Governor urged participants to reflect on a key questionwhy companies seeking their next talent hub, innovation centre and capacity destination should choose Jammu Kashmirand work together with a strong resolve to make it a reality. Drawing inspiration from the world's highest railway arch bridge over the Chenab River, the Lieutenant Governor said Jammu Kashmir today reflects the confidence and ambition required to pursue transformational goals. He observed that the Chenab itself, formed through the confluence of the Chandra and Bhaga rivers, symbolises the spirit of collaboration. In a similar manner, he said, GCCs bring together the global expertise, capital and technology of multinational enterprises with the talent, aspirations and imagination of Jammu Kashmir's youth to create new opportunities for growth and innovation. I see Global Capability Centres in the same spirit of courage and confluence and together they can generate a strength far beyond their separate capabilities, he said. The Lieutenant Governor noted that India is home to more than 2,100 GCCs employing over 19 lakh professionals and contributing substantially to exports. He highlighted that an increasing number of GCCs are expanding beyond metropolitan centres into Tier-II and Tier-III cities, demonstrating that India's talent pool is now widely distributed. He said this presents both an opportunity and a responsibility for Jammu Kashmir to strengthen its institutions, infrastructure and innovation ecosystem. Emphasising the future direction of the sector, he said the journey of GCCs has evolved from questions of cost efficiency to excellence and capability. He expressed confidence that Jammu Kashmir can evolve from being a destination for capability centres to becoming a hub for unique global innovations originating from the region. The Lieutenant Governor highlighted the rapid transformation of Jammu Kashmir under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He said major infrastructure developments and enhanced connectivity are supporting rising industrial investments and the remarkable growth of the startup ecosystem. The industrial revolution we are witnessing today in parts of the Jammu division and the Kashmir Valley is a living symbol of the new Jammu Kashmir. In 2020, there were only 69 startups and that number has now risen to 1,305, a growth of over 1,800 per cent. When the energy of young, ambitious graduates from IIM Jammu, IIT Jammu, NIT Srinagar and other universities of Jammu Kashmir is added to these figures, you see a ready workforce emerging, he said. The Lieutenant Governor identified six key advantages that position Jammu Kashmir as an attractive GCC destinationstrong financial support, lower operating costs, special incentives for pioneering multinational investors, the return of local talent, first-mover advantages for early GCC entrants, and opportunities in niche sectors such as agri-tech, tourism-tech and handicraft digitisation. Outlining a four-pillar roadmap for the next five years, he stressed talent development through industry-academia partnerships, building trust through credible implementation, leveraging Jammu Kashmir's unique destination advantages, and promoting inclusive growth through a hub-and-spoke development model. Expressing confidence in J&K's future, the Lieutenant Governor said GCCs can become an integral pillar of Jammu Kashmir's industrial ecosystem over the next decade. He stated that the foundation laid during the summit can help build a new, aspirational and innovation-driven Jammu Kashmir that is fully prepared to welcome Global Capability Centres from across the world. Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary, J&K; Padma Bhushan Rajendra Singh Pawar, Chairman, NIIT; Prof. B.S. Sahay, Director, IIM Jammu; Kumar Rajeev Ranjan, Secretary, Labour & Employment Department, J&K; Prof. Jabir Ali, Dean, Faculty and Research, IIM Jammu; Prof. Nitin Upadhyay, Dean Academics, IIM Jammu; Dr Sandeep Ananthanarayanan, CEO, CITaG, IIM Jammu; experts, policymakers, industry leaders, senior officials, faculty and students attended the valedictory session.
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Jammu, Oct 10: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said Jammu and Kashmir was ready for Global Capability Centres (GCCs). Addressing the valedictory session of the J&K Global Capability Centre (GCC) Summit 2026, LG Sinha said that J&K was poised to emerge as a significant destination for Global Capability Centres, driven by its young talent, improving infrastructure, investor-friendly policies, and growing innovation ecosystem. Congratulating IIM Jammu, NASSCOM, partner institutions and the administration for successfully organising the two-day summit, he urged participants to reflect on a key question about why companies seeking their next talent hub, innovation centre, and capacity destination should J&K be their preferred choice and work together with a strong resolve to make it a reality. Drawing inspiration from the worlds highest railway arch bridge over the Chenab River, the LG said that J&K today reflects the confidence and ambition required to pursue transformational goals. He said that the Chenab itself, formed through the confluence of the Chandra and Bhaga rivers, symbolises the spirit of collaboration. LG Sinha said that in a similar manner, GCCs bring together the global expertise, capital and technology of multinational enterprises with the talent, aspirations, and imagination of J&Ks youth to create new opportunities for growth and innovation. I see Global Capability Centres in the same spirit of courage and confluence and together they can generate a strength far beyond their separate capabilities, he said. The LG said that India was home to more than 2100 GCCs employing over 19 lakh professionals and contributing substantially to exports. He highlighted that an increasing number of GCCs were expanding beyond metropolitan centres into Tier-II and Tier-III cities, demonstrating that Indias talent pool was now widely distributed across the country. LG Sinha said that this presents both an opportunity and a responsibility for J&K to strengthen its institutions, infrastructure, and innovation ecosystem. Emphasising the future direction of the GCC sector, he said that the journey of GCCs had evolved from questions of cost efficiency to excellence and capability. The LG expressed confidence that J&K could evolve from being a destination for capability centres to becoming a hub for unique global innovations originating from the region. He also highlighted the rapid transformation of J&K under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. LG Sinha said the major infrastructure developments and enhanced connectivity were supporting the rising industrial investments and the remarkable growth of the startup ecosystem. The industrial revolution we are witnessing today in parts of the Jammu division and the Kashmir Valley is a living symbol of the new Jammu Kashmir. In 2020, there were only 69 startups and that number has now risen to 1,305, a growth of over 1800 percent. When the energy of young, ambitious graduates from IIM Jammu, IIT Jammu, NIT Srinagar and other universities of Jammu Kashmir is added to these figures, you see a ready workforce emerging, he said. The LG identified six key advantages that position J&K as an attractive GCC destination including strong financial support, lower operating costs, special incentives for pioneering multinational investors, the return of local talent, first-mover advantages for early GCC entrants and opportunities in niche sectors such as agri-tech, tourism-tech, and handicraft digitisation. Outlining a four-pillar roadmap for the next five years, he stressed talent development through industry-academia partnerships, building trust through credible implementation, leveraging J&Ks unique destination advantages and promoting inclusive growth through a hub-and-spoke development model. Expressing confidence in J&K's future, LG Sinha said that GCCs could become an integral pillar of J&Ks industrial ecosystem over the next decade. He said that the foundation laid during the summit could help build a new, aspirational, and innovation-driven J&K that was fully prepared to welcome Global Capability Centres from across the world. Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary, J&K; Padma Bhushan Rajendra Singh Pawar, Chairman, NIIT; Prof B S Sahay, Director IIM Jammu; Kumar Rajeev Ranjan, Secretary, Labour and Employment Department, J&K; Prof Jabir Ali, Dean, Faculty and Research, IIM Jammu; Prof Nitin Upadhyay, Dean Academics, IIM Jammu; and Sandeep Ananthanarayanan, CEO, CITaG, IIM Jammu attended the valedictory session.
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LG Sinha sees global capability centres as key to J&Ks industrial growth over next decade
Jammu, Oct 10: Jammu and Kashmirs industrial landscape could undergo a significant transformation over the next decade, with Global Capability Centres (GCCs) becoming a key driver of investment, employment, and economic growth, Lt Governor Manoj Sinha said on Saturday. Addressing the valedictory session of the two-day J&K GCC Summit at IIM Jammu, he said the Union Territory could emerge as a major GCC destination, backed by its young talent pool, improving infrastructure, investor-friendly policies, and an expanding innovation ecosystem. He congratulated IIM Jammu, NASSCOM, partner institutions and the administration for successfully organising the summit, urging participants to reflect on a key question about why companies seeking their next talent hub, innovation centre and capacity destination should make Jammu and Kashmir their preferred choice and work together with a strong resolve to make it a reality. Drawing inspiration from the worlds highest railway arch bridge over the Chenab River, Sinha said Jammu and Kashmir today reflects the confidence and ambition required to pursue transformational goals. He observed that the Chenab itself, formed through the confluence of the Chandra and Bhaga rivers, symbolises the spirit of collaboration. In a similar manner, GCCs bring together the global expertise, capital and technology of multinational enterprises with the talent, aspirations and imagination of Jammu Kashmirs youth to create new opportunities for growth and innovation. I see Global Capability Centres in the same spirit of courage and confluence and together they can generate a strength far beyond their separate capabilities, he said. The Lt Governor said India is home to more than 2,100 GCCs that employ over 19 Lakh professionals and contribute substantially to exports. He highlighted that more GCCs are expanding beyond metropolitan centres into Tier-II and Tier-III cities, showing that Indias talent pool is now widely distributed across the country. He said this presents both an opportunity and a responsibility for Jammu and Kashmir to strengthen its institutions, infrastructure and innovation ecosystem. Emphasising the GCC sector's future direction, the Lt Governor said the journey of GCCs has evolved from questions of cost efficiency to excellence and capability. The industrial revolution we are witnessing today in parts of the Jammu division and the Kashmir Valley is a living symbol of the new Jammu Kashmir. In 2020, there were only 69 startups and that number has now risen to 1,305, a growth of over 1,800 per cent. When the energy of young, ambitious graduates from IIM Jammu, IIT Jammu, NIT Srinagar and other universities of Jammu Kashmir is added to these figures, you see a ready workforce emerging, he said. He identified six key advantages that position Jammu Kashmir as an attractive GCC destination, including strong financial support, lower operating costs, special incentives for pioneering multinational investors, the return of local talent, first-mover advantages for early GCC entrants and opportunities in niche sectors such as agri-tech, tourism-tech and handicraft digitisation. Outlining a four-pillar roadmap for the next five years, the Lt Governor stressed talent development through industry-academia partnerships, building trust through credible implementation, leveraging Jammu Kashmirs unique destination advantages and promoting inclusive growth through a hub-and-spoke development model. Expressing confidence in J&K's future, he said GCCs can become an integral pillar of Jammu Kashmirs industrial ecosystem over the next decade. An IIM Jammu spokesman said the summit concluded with deliberations centred on technology and innovation, talent and workforce transformation, investment, and a roadmap to position Jammu & Kashmir as an emerging destination for GCCs. The summit's highlight was a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Indian Institute of Management Jammu and KPMG Advisory Services Private Limited. The collaboration aims to strengthen industryacademia engagement through academic programmes, executive education, research, consultancy, skill development and industry-oriented learning, contributing to talent development and the growth of the GCC ecosystem in Jammu & Kashmir, the spokesman said.
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Digital Desk | Fatorda, Oct 10 (IANS) Churchill Brothers head coach Dimitris Dimitriou said his team aims to establish a strong footballing identity and bring joy back to Goa as the club prepares to make its Indian Super League (ISL) debut at home against Mumbai City FC on Saturday. The match will be played at the Fatorda Stadium at 7:30 pm, marking a significant occasion for the Goan club as it begins a new chapter in the ISL. Dimitriou expressed gratitude to club owner Churchill Alemo and his family for their support, describing the opportunity to lead the historic club in the countrys top-tier league as a great honour. It is a great honour to lead a historic club like Churchill Brothers in the ISL. Our aim is to build a strong football culture and establish a style of play that reflects the identity of this club. We know the expectations are high, but we are preparing to be competitive against every opponent. Most importantly, we want to give back to our fans for the love they have shown us and bring smiles back to Goa through football, Dimitriou said. The Churchill Brothers coach acknowledged the challenge posed by Mumbai City FC, pointing to the quality of their squad and the experience of head coach Manolo Mrquez. Despite having a short pre-season, Dimitriou said his team had prepared well, completing 37 training sessions over four weeks. The retention of 12 players from the previous season is also expected to help the team maintain continuity and cohesion. Churchill Brothers will look to translate their preparations into a strong performance against Mumbai City, with the fixture carrying added significance for supporters eager to see the club compete in the ISL. Churchill Brothers player Kingslee Fernandes said representing the club in the competition was a proud moment and expressed confidence in the teams preparations. It is a proud moment for me to represent Churchill Brothers in the ISL. We have a good mix of young and experienced players, and our coach has motivated us throughout the training sessions. The preparations have been good, and we are looking forward to tomorrows match. We will give our best and aim to make our supporters proud, Fernandes said.
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CAT directs J&K govt to examine regularisation claims of 12 Rehbar-e-Janglaat employees
Srinagar, Oct 10: The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), Srinagar Bench, has directed the Jammu and Kashmir government to examine the regularisation claims of 12 Rehbar-e-Janglaat employees in accordance with its existing policy and relevant government orders, and issue a reasoned decision, preferably within eight weeks. The direction comes as a significant development for the employees, who completed five years of service in 2022 but have been awaiting regularisation under the government's policy, news agency Kashmir News Service (KNS) reported. The Tribunal directed the competent authorities to consider the applicants' claims in light of Government Order No. 155-FST of 2017 and subsequent orders governing the regularisation of Rehbar-e-Janglaat employees. Under Clause VIII of the 2017 policy, employees completing five years of satisfactory and continuous service are eligible for consideration for regularisation, subject to fulfilment of the prescribed conditions. The applicants maintained that despite completing the stipulated service period, their cases had not been settled, prompting them to approach the Tribunal for relief. While examining the matter, the Tribunal took note of the government's earlier decisions concerning the creation and adjustment of posts in the Forest Department. These included the creation of 333 additional Forest Guard posts in 2017 and the subsequent adjustment of 234 supernumerary posts against available vacancies in 2021. The developments were considered relevant to the applicants' claims for regularisation under the existing policy framework. Importantly, the Tribunal also directed the authorities to consider the applicability of the Supreme Court judgment in Rupesh R. Gaonkar and Others versus State of Goa and Others while deciding the matter. It observed that the benefit of the judgment should be extended to the applicants if their cases are covered by the ruling and no legal impediment exists. The Tribunal, however, did not order the immediate regularisation of the employees. Instead, it directed the competent authorities to examine their individual eligibility and claims in accordance with the applicable rules, government orders and judicial precedents. The authorities have been asked to pass a reasoned order, explaining the decision taken on the applicants' claims, preferably within eight weeks from the date of service of the certified copy of the Tribunal's order. The direction places the responsibility on the government to assess the pending claims and communicate its decision within the stipulated timeframe. The matter assumes significance for Rehbar-e-Janglaat employees who have been seeking regularisation after completing the service period prescribed under the government's 2017 policy. The Tribunal's directions have provided the 12 applicants an opportunity for formal reconsideration of their claims, although their regularisation will depend on their eligibility and the applicable legal provisions. (KNS)
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Al-Qaeda adopts pan-Islamist strategy to expand terror network in India
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) Al-Qaeda is seeking to expand its footprint in India and the subcontinent through its arm Al-Qaeda in the Sub-Continent (AQIS) by promoting a pan-Islamist approach, encouraging Bangladesh-based terror outfits to spawn splinter groups, and building tactical ties with groups across sectarian lines, according to security officials. AQIS was launched in 2014 with the primary goal of focusing on India and the countries around it. However, the announcement was made at a time when the Islamic State was on top of its game, and this acted as a major deterrent to AQIS's ambitions. Security analysts have observed a gradual but potentially dangerous shift in the AQIS strategy, with the outfit increasingly advocating pan-Islamism. The approach seeks to avoid open opposition to any particular sect or sub-sect and instead promote a broader, more inclusive ideological appeal to expand its support base. An official said that this push being made by Al-Qaeda, especially in the sub-continent, is dangerous. AQIS was formed by merging several smaller regional jihadi groups from Bangladesh, Myanmar and India. However, these groups failed to expand significantly despite subscribing to Al-Qaedas ideology, largely because of stiff competition from the Islamic State. The latter does not subscribe to the concept of pan-Islamism and opposes various sects and sub-sects, making its approach less inclusive, the official said. Another official said that in the sub-continent, Al Qaeda wants to conduct the Africa experiment. In Africa, where Al-Qaeda has established a strong presence, it avoided declaring war on particular sects and sub-sects. This enabled the outfit to forge closer ties with local groups, which in turn helped strengthen its network across the region. Al-Qaeda took a cue from the Islamic State, which committed the mistake of declaring war on every local sect and sub-sect. This shortened the Islamic States lifespan as a dominant force and led to its gradual decline in several parts of the world, the official said. The focus of Al-Qaeda is currently on the terror groups that are operating out of Bangladesh. The Jammat-ul Mujahideen (JMB) is its biggest ally. The JMB witnessed a split when a faction supported the Islamic State and then went on to become the Neo-JMB. Al-Qaeda has been encouraging the JMB to create multiple groups such as the Imam Mahmuder Kafila (IMK), which has focused its activities in India. Al-Qaeda wants groups such as the JMB, Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT) and Harkat-ul-Jihadi Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B) to create more splinter groups and ensure that they subscribe only to the ideology that it preaches. An Intelligence Bureau official said that this suits Al-Qaeda. Groups such as the JMB, ABT and HuJI-B already have manpower and operational strength. Al-Qaeda, on the other hand, will continue to act as an ideological mentor to these groups. Further, the creation of these multiple splinter groups will confuse the Indian agencies, while also giving the parent groups the deniability factor, the official said. Al-Qaeda feels that it needs to have this pan-Islamist approach. Such a strategy would have a much bigger draw for the outfit. In the sub-continent, it has decided to create safe havens and also maintain tactical cooperation with Shia groups. These groups, in turn, help Al-Qaeda with both logistical and survival needs, officials say. Officials said Al-Qaeda is seeking to establish a strong base in India. Its founder, Osama bin Laden, had built the outfits doctrine around targeting the far enemy, a reference to the West. The outfit now wants to adopt a similar strategy in the subcontinent and has been urging its allies to pursue a more inclusive approach to widen their support base. It is keen to avoid the mistakes made by the Islamic State, which alienated potential allies by targeting various sects and sub-sects. The Islamic State came with a bang, put on a brutal show, and even captured a wide audience in India. The outfit even radicalised over 20 youths from Kerala and convinced them to join the outfit in Afghanistan. Many Indians, who had left the country to join the outfit in Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria, immediately became disillusioned. The Islamic State is extremely violent, and the Indians who joined the outfit complained about discrimination and also about having to do menial jobs. Al-Qaeda wants to change that and hopes that the inclusive approach that it seeks to take will work wonders for it in the sub-continent, with India being the primary target, an official said.
Cole Palmer extends Chelsea's stay with deal until 2034
Digital Desk | London, Oct 10 (IANS) Chelsea forward Cole Palmer has signed a new contract that will keep him at the Premier League club until 2034, extending his stay after establishing himself as one of the teams key attacking players since joining in August 2023. The 24-year-old has registered 91 goal contributions in 138 appearances for Chelsea, helping the club win the FIFA Club World Cup and UEFA Conference League. Palmer said he was delighted to commit his future to Chelsea and believed the club was moving in the right direction. Chelsea means a lot to me, and I think the club is going in the right direction, so Im delighted to sign, and Im obviously very happy, Palmer said in an official press release. Speaking to the owners, to the sporting directors and, obviously, the manager, they gave me a lot of confidence, so it was only right to sign. Speaking to players as well, everyone has the same ambitions. I feel like we win major trophies here consistently, and I want to be a part of that and play a big role in it too, he added. Palmer made an immediate impact in his debut season, scoring 25 goals and providing 19 assists in the 2023-24 campaign. Six of his goals came in back-to-back Premier League hat-tricks, as he earned Chelseas Player of the Season and Players Player of the Season awards. He also won the Premier League Young Player of the Season and the Professional Footballers Association (PFA) Young Player of the Year honours. Palmer continued his impressive performances in the following season, recording a hat-trick of assists against Wolverhampton Wanderers before scoring four goals in the first half against Brighton and Hove Albion. He played a key role in Chelseas UEFA Conference League triumph, providing two assists in the final against Real Betis. He then scored twice and assisted Joao Pedro in Chelseas 3-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the FIFA Club World Cup final in July 2025. Last season, Palmer recorded 14 further goal contributions, including a goal against Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League and another hat-trick against Wolves. On the international stage, Palmer became only the second England player to score in a European Championship final when he netted against Spain at Euro 2024. He has started the current season strongly, scoring four goals and providing two assists in Chelseas opening seven matches.
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 10 (IANS) Actor-producer Jackky Bhagnani penned a heartfelt birthday wish for his wife, actor Rakul Preet Singh, expressing his gratitude for having her by his side. Calling her his rock, cheerleading squad of one and the love of my life, Jackky shared a loved-up picture of the couple along with a sweet note celebrating her special day. Looking at you, I still cant help but smile at how lucky I am. Happy Birthday to my rock, my cheerleading squad of one and the love of my life. Thank you for your warmth, your boundless energy and for making our home the happiest place to be. Heres to another year of chasing dreams and making beautiful memories together. I love you! he wrote. In the picture, Rakul and Jackky can be seen posing closely together, flashing their smiles for the camera. He also shared a few more happy moments of them together. For the uninitiated, Rakul and Jackky made their relationship official in October 2021, putting an end to speculation about their relationship rumours. The couple had earlier kept their personal lives private before confirming their romance on social media. After dating for a few years, the couple tied the knot on February 21, 2024, in Goa. Their wedding celebrations included ceremonies reflecting both their families' traditions. The couple made their relationship social media official in October 2021 and got married in Goa on February 21, 2024, in ceremonies honouring both Sikh and Sindhi traditions.
Eight in ten financial planners expect AI adoption within a year
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) Eight in 10 financial planner firms are using artificial intelligence or plan to adopt it within the next 12 months, up from six in 10, a report said on Saturday. The report from FPSB India said AI is rapidly moving into the mainstream of the profession and is already boosting capacity and efficiency. The findings, drawn from a global survey of over 8,000 financial planners across 37 countries including India found 93 per cent of planners felt improved work efficiency, 52 per cent cited increased operational efficiency and 49 per cent said they are able to serve more clients. AI is rapidly transforming how financial information is created, accessed and consumed. While the technology offers significant opportunities to improve efficiency and broaden access to financial planning, information alone is not enough, said Ramesh Vishwanathan, CEO, FPSB India. Financial decisions require context, judgment and an understanding of an individual's goals, priorities and circumstances. As AI becomes more widely used, the role of qualified financial planning professionals in helping consumers interpret information in individual context and make informed decisions becomes even more important, he added. Nearly 70 per cent respondents believed AI can improve access to financial planning for underserved populations, while 68 per cent expect it to help lower the cost of services. Nearly 83 per cent believed AI will help them better serve clients, up from 78 per cent in 2025, while 75 per cent expect it to improve the quality of financial planning services, up from 60 per cent. Already 33 per cent of planners report clients using AI for general financial education, while 25 per cent see clients using it to validate or compare professional advice.
Tripura: Manik Saha calls for coordinated efforts to improve road safety and traffic management
Reported by Mrinal Kanti Banik Agartala: Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Saturday stressed the need for better coordination among government departments, improved traffic management and stricter enforcement of road safety regulations, saying the ultimate goal of traffic control should be to save lives rather than simply enforce the law. Addressing a road safety [] The post Tripura: Manik Saha calls for coordinated efforts to improve road safety and traffic management appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Star Power Meets Exuberance Of Youth As 92nd Ranji Trophy Season Kicks Off From Sunday
T20 World Cup: The 92nd edition of the Ranji Trophy begins from Sunday, with much-needed star power meeting the exuberance of youth in India's premier domestic red-ball competition. The first round will see a handful of high-profile India internationals feature before joining the India A squad for the shadow three-game red-ball tour of New Zealand. With everyones attention on India's T20 World Cup defence at home, the Ranji Trophy happenings initially flew under the radar before exploding on to the spotlight as Jammu & Kashmir clinched their historic maiden title triumph in Hubbali led by Auqib Nabis 60 scalps, which led to him getting an international debut against the West Indies in Guwahati ODI last month. As J&K prepare to defend their crown and whether they will be able to do it will make for an interesting watch. The Paras Dogra-led side will be aiming to bounce back against Madhya Pradesh in Srinagar after suffering a defeat to Rest of India in the Irani Cup. The opening round of the 2026/27 season is set to be a blockbuster. KL Rahul (Karnataka), Yashasvi Jaiswal (Mumbai), Ravindra Jadeja (Saurashtra), Mohammed Siraj (Hyderabad), Manav Suthar (Rajasthan), Washington Sundar (Tamil Nadu), Mukesh Kumar and Akash Deep (Bengal) are set to feature in the first round for their respective teams. For some, the Ranji Trophy will be a crucial window for pressing claims for being back in national reckoning like for Mumbais Sarfaraz Khan and Karnatakas Karun Nair. Youngsters such as Mumbais Ayush Mhatre and Jharkhand's left-handed opener Shikhar Mohan will look to enhance their reputation in red-ball cricket. Veteran fast bowler Mohammed Shami, who toiled hard to claim 37 wickets last season, is also back in action. Shami, who along with Mukesh and Akash, will be in Bengal, who take on Delhi in Kalyani, will be eager to break back into the Test set-up after seeing his India new-ball partner Bhuvneshwar Kumar earn a T20I recall for the upcoming tour of New Zealand. Delhi, meanwhile, restart their race for red-ball glory by sporting a revamped support staff following the appointments of former India wicketkeeper-batter Vijay Dahiya as head coach and Rajkumar Sharma, childhood coach of batting stalwart Virat Kohli, as the team mentor. Eyes of the four-member selection panel will also be on Vidarbha's Harsh Dubey, Praful Hinge, Yash Rathod, and Uttar Pradesh leg-spinner Zeeshan Ansari. Seasoned campaigners such as Umesh Yadav (Punjab), Harshal Patel (Gujarat), Mandeep Singh and Hanuma Vihari (both Tripura) will shoulder vital mentorship roles. While the opening round belongs to India's marquee names, the coming weeks will test if a new crop of domestic heroes can rise from the relative obscurity to reshape the national red-ball talent pool. With Arunachal Pradesh at risk of forfeiting their game against Nagaland due to the ongoing legal dispute between two factions of the Arunachal Cricket Association (ACA), it remains to be seen when the legal deadlock will end so that the states cricketers dont miss out on a season of showcasing their talent. Ranji Trophy 2026-27 season groups: Group A: Bihar, Baroda, Goa, Jammu and Kashmir, Madhya Pradesh, Pondicherry, Uttar Pradesh and Vidarbha. Group B: Karnataka, Andhra, Saurashtra, Chhattisgarh, Hyderabad, Tripura, Punjab, and Assam. Group C: Bengal, Delhi, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Kerala, Maharashtra, Services and Odisha. Group D: Mumbai, Rajasthan, Haryana, Tamil Nadu, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Railways. Plate Group: Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Sikkim, Meghalaya, and Arunachal Pradesh. First Round games to be broadcasted: - Jammu & Kashmir vs Madhya Pradesh JioHotstar and Star Sports Khel First Round games to be broadcasted: - Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Bron Breakker Makes A Bold Claim Ahead Of WWE Money In The Bank Ladder Match
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IOA elections on December 5, PT Usha calls it milestone for good governance
The Indian Olympic Association is set to elect a new Executive Council on December 5. This election will occur five days before the current committee's term ends. Sanjay Kumar Srivastava has been appointed as the returning officer for the polls. IOA President PT Usha emphasized the importance of good governance and transparency. The goal is to align institutions with the Olympic Charter and national sports governance framework.
Sainik School Goalpara Recruitment 2026
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Strengthening India-Africa Relations: A Call for Future Goals, Says Jaishankar
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India U17 Women's Crucial Qualifier Against Malaysia
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A 22-year-old techie, Gandharva, has opened up about comparing his life with his childhood friend, who now earns Rs 35 LPA. Although they scored similarly in Class 10, his friend had a clearer career goal while Gandharva was still figuring things out. Reflecting on his regrets, self-doubt and job applications, he sparked discussions about career pressure, loneliness and how constant comparisons can affect confidence.
Sweep-in FD vs regular FD: 5 key differences investors should know
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When will Cristiano Ronaldo score his 1000th goal? Now just 20 away
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Lyon stumble at Lens; Dortmund drop points in draw against Bremen
Lens ended Lyon's unbeaten start to Ligue 1 while Borussia Dortmund dropped Bundesliga points for the first time this season after Werder Bremen rescue a late dramatic 2-2 draw on Friday. In Spain, Malaga was still without a win after drawing with visiting Espanyol 1-1. Hein shows great bottle for Bremen ======================= Dortmund came into Friday's home match on top of the Bundesliga and the only club to win all four of its games so far. While losing Amos Pieper to injury in the first half, Dortmund struggled to find a way past Karl Hein, who was outstanding in the Bremen goal. But even he could not hold stop Dortmund forever and the home side eventually seized control with goals in the 80th and 85th minutes from Daniel Svensson and Nico Schlotterbeck. However, Bremen scored twice in the dying minutes to rescue an unlikely point. Ludovit Reis cut the deficit with a low drive two minutes from time and former Dortmund forward Niclas Fullkrug shocked his old side with a head
Ronaldo returns after Portugal quarrel and scores in Al-Nassr win
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U.S.-Ukraine-European negotiators meet in Miami as Trump announces diesel deal with Russia
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Arjun Tendulkar Omitted From Goa Ranji Squad
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Amitabh Bachchan talks about how music keeps memories of loved ones alive
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 10 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan shared a heartfelt reflection on how certain images, thoughts, and feelings never leave us but live on through everyday routines, music, and cherished memories. The cine icon took to his blog to say that melodies, chords, and orchestral harmonies can transport you back to moments spent with loved ones who are no longer around. He wrote on his blog: ... some images , thoughts , feelings do never leave you .. they remain within .. in any form .. daily routines .. music .. everywhere Big B added: They remained to day in music and the music that brings back the essence of the chords the tones and the background philharmonic that pulls at the very heart from its present spell, to that of a visualised moment .. dear affectionate .. and sitting beside you and holding the very strings of the sympathetic ..... the loved ones gone .. their spirit and learning beside you ..Love. On October 8, Amitabh paid a tribute to the late star Nana Patekar, who passed away after suffering a cardiac arrest aged 75 at his home in Goa. It was on his quiz-based reality show Kaun Banega Crorepati, where he made an emotional speech, as he said in Hindi, Deviyo aur sajjano, Nana Patekar ji ka achanak aaj subah swargwas ho gaya. Ek adwitiya kalakar, mitra, shubhchintak, aur ek utkrisht samaj sevak aaj hamare beech nahi rahe. Ye na keval Bharatiya film udyog ke liye, balki ek vyaktigat taur par, jinka bhi unke saath sampark hua, usne hum sabko stabdh kar diya hai. (Ladies and gentlemen, Nana Patekar ji passed away suddenly this morning. An unparalleled artist, a friend, a well-wisher, and an exceptional social worker is no longer among us. This is not only a monumental loss for the Indian film industry, but also a deeply personal loss for everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. His sudden departure has left us all stunned).
India demands Pakistan end human rights violations in PoK, suppressing people's revolt
Digital Desk | United Nations, Oct 10 (IANS) India has demanded that Pakistan stop the military's human rights violations in the part of Kashmir it illegally occupies, where the people have risen in revolt against it. In the last few months, the Pakistani armed forces and their proxies have killed dozens of innocent civilians who were agitating for their basic rights and freedoms and basic necessities, BJP MP Mahima Kumari Mewar said here on Friday. We call upon Pakistan to stop the grave and ongoing human rights violations in the areas illegally occupied by it, where the population is in open revolt against Pakistan, its military occupation, repression, brutality, and illegal exploitation of resources, she said at the General Assembly's Fourth Committee that deals with decolonisation. She delivered the tough message, exercising the right of reply to Pakistan's Acting Permanent Representative Usman Jadoon's attempt to draw Kashmir into the debate. A country like Pakistan, with an established record of military dictatorship, sham elections, incarceration of popular elected leaders, religious extremism, and sponsoring terrorism as an instrument of state policy, should, in future, refrain from preaching homilies of this sort at this platform, Mewar said. Jammu and Kashmir is and always remains an integral and inalienable part of India, she declared. More than 90 people have been killed by Islamabad's security forces, which brutally put down Kashmiris' protests that began against Pakistan sending outsiders there to manipulate the elections. The people's anger over the exploitation of its natural resources, the worsening living conditions, and the rising prices boiled over and a civil society coalition, Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), has led the broader protests. Mewar represents Rajasthan's Rajsamand constituency in the Lok Sabha and is among the MPs in India's delegation to the General Assembly. Earlier, delivering India's statement at the committee, she reaffirmed that India would work tirelessly to achieve the goal of decolonisation. The fight against colonisation has been arduous and although more than 80 countries have been able to break free of the shackles of colonialism, the decolonisation process, however, remains unfinished, she said. Seventeen non-self-governing territories remain on the agenda of the Fourth Committee, and a pragmatic approach will lead to their decolonisation and the fulfilment of the legitimate wishes of the people there, she said. The UN's list of the non-self-governing territories includes the Falkland Islands or Malvinas, which are claimed by Argentina, over which there were heated exchanges between Britain, which holds them, and Argentina and its supporters.
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SpaceX Inches Closer to Becoming a U.S. Carrier
SpaceX this week announced two developments that further its goal of becoming a major U.S. carrier to compete with AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile. It is acquiring a low-band spectrum license portfolio in the 800MHz band, which it says addresses one of the emaining technical gaps that will let it to compete with other carriers. Most smartphones already support the 800MHz band SpaceX is buying. The FCC approved the Starlink Mobile Gen2 constellation application, letting SpaceX launch 15,000 satellites optimized for 2GHz spectrum globally. The company says the Starlink Mobile satellites will deliver more than 100 times the bandwidth of the current generation. The FCC also issued SpaceX a waiver permitting the company to offer wireless service through its satellites without a spectrum leasing agreement with a terrestrial carrier. After receiving final FCC approval for the new spectrum purchase, SpaceX will combine its satellites with an advanced terrestrial deployment to connect devices everywhere. SpaceX says the 2GHz mid-band spectrum will offer high-bandwidth capacity in the U.S., while the new low-band spectrum will allow Starlink's signal to penetrate through obstacles like walls. SpaceX plans to be the first network operator to deploy satellite and terrestrial spectrum. It says it will offer a single network with a reliable service indoors, outdoors, in cellular dead zones, and everywhere in between. SpaceX already powers T-Mobile's satellite feature, but T-Mobile recently removed SpaceX branding from its website after finalizing a joint satellite venture with AT&T and Verizon. SpaceX's Starlink Mobile announcement caused shares of AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile to drop, with Verizon seeing its worst one-day fall since 2002. Tag: Starlink This article, SpaceX Inches Closer to Becoming a U.S. Carrier first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
Green Card, H-1B fuel US growth: USISPF
Digital Desk | Washington, Oct 10 (IANS) The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) has strongly defended the Green Card and H-1B visa programmes, calling them major drivers of American economic growth and innovation, even as the Trump administration moves to tighten scrutiny of legal immigration pathways. The influential Washington-based organisation said on Friday that the programmes have helped generate $2.1 trillion in household income and contributed hundreds of billions of dollars in taxes to the US economy. The Green Card and H-1B programs are among the United States' most significant economic policy success stories, strengthening America's economic growth, innovation, and global competitiveness, USISPF said in a statement. The organisation said these immigration pathways have attracted some of the world's brightest minds, helping American companies expand, create jobs and maintain their technological leadership. Citing an analysis of 2022 US Census Bureau data, USISPF said the legal immigration pathways had generated $2.1 trillion in combined household income. The analysis, according to the organisation, showed that the immigrants covered had paid $382.9 billion in federal taxes and another $196.3 billion in state and local taxes. Their combined spending power stood at $1.6 trillion. The statement came against the backdrop of recent action by the US Department of Labour concerning the Permanent Labor Certification (PERM) programme, an important route for employment-based permanent residency. USISPF expressed support for the administration's efforts to prevent misuse of immigration programmes but cautioned against overlooking their economic benefits. We fully support the administration's efforts to prevent fraud and abuse in legal immigration programs, the organisation said, adding that such abuse undermines the domestic job market. It stressed that immigration pathways must operate with integrity and serve their intended purpose. At the same time, the organisation said efforts to eliminate waste, fraud and abuse should recognise the contribution of immigrants to American economic success. The statement placed particular emphasis on Indian Americans, describing the community as an example of how legal immigration has strengthened the United States. USISPF said Indian Americans account for just 1.5 per cent of the country's population but contribute six per cent of its gross domestic product. It also described Indian Americans as highly educated and law-abiding, pointing to their role in building successful businesses and advancing American technology. According to the organisation, Indian Americans co-founded 72 of the 648 unicorn companies in the United States in 2024. These contributions, it said, have strengthened America's technological position while reinforcing ties between India and the United States. USISPF also pointed to a recent White House ceremony at which President Donald Trump presented the National Medals of Science and the National Medals of Technology and Innovation to six leading innovators. Five of the six recipients were born outside the United States, the organisation said, citing the ceremony as an example of the contribution of foreign-born talent to American scientific achievement. We share the administration's goal of helping the United States succeed as a global technology leader by attracting the best global technology talent while sustaining a strong domestic job market, USISPF said. The H-1B programme allows American employers to recruit foreign professionals for specialised occupations, particularly in technology and engineering. Indian nationals have historically accounted for the largest share of H-1B beneficiaries. The Green Card provides lawful permanent residency in the United States. Employment-based immigration, including pathways involving H-1B workers and PERM certification, remains an important route for foreign professionals seeking to build long-term careers in America.
Acharya Vasugupta: The Sage Who Gave Kashmir Shaivism Its First Voice
Every great civilisation has moments when an idea becomes larger than the age in which it is born. In the intellectual history of Kashmir, Acharya Vasugupta represents one such moment. More than a millennium ago, he articulated a vision that became the starting point for one of Indias most sophisticated philosophical traditionsKashmir Shaivism. Yet Vasuguptas importance deserves to be understood precisely. He was not the author of the entire philosophical system that later came to be known as Kashmir Shaivism. The elaborate doctrines of the 36 tattvas, Pratyabhijna, Spanda, the various upayas and the aesthetic philosophy associated with Abhinavagupta emerged through generations of thinkers. Vasuguptas distinctive place lies earlier: he stands at the foundational moment when the central Shaiva insight was expressed as a direct path of recognition and spiritual practice. His name is inseparably associated with the Shiva Sutras, a compact collection of aphorisms that opened a new chapter in Kashmiri thought. In remarkably few words, the text addresses questions that remain fundamental: Who are we? Why do we experience ourselves as limited? What is the relationship between the individual and the universe? And how can that limitation be overcome? The answers were not presented simply as doctrines to be believed. They were framed as invitations to experience. Vasuguptas precise dates remain uncertain, and the accounts of his life combine history with sacred tradition. He is generally placed around the late eighth or early ninth century CE. Kashmirs traditional accounts remember him as the sage to whom the Shiva Sutras were revealed. According to one celebrated tradition, Lord Shiva appeared to Vasugupta in a dream and directed him towards a rock on Mount Mahadeva, where the sacred teachings were revealed. Another account holds that the aphorisms were inscribed upon the rock itself and discovered by the sage. Whether understood literally or symbolically, the story expresses the extraordinary status attributed to the text. The Shiva Sutras were regarded not simply as the product of philosophical speculation but as a revelation of a truth that could be directly realised. What Vasugupta Actually Gave the Tradition The most important contribution associated with Vasugupta is the form in which the teaching was transmitted. The Shiva Sutras are not a systematic philosophical treatise. They do not proceed through long arguments or attempt to define every element of a complete metaphysical system. Instead, they offer terse propositions designed to provoke recognition. Their opening declaration is famous: Chaitanyam Atma Consciousness is the Self. The significance of the statement lies not merely in the doctrine it expresses but in the direction it gives to spiritual inquiry. The seeker is asked to begin with the most immediate fact available: the experience of being aware. For Vasugupta, the search for the ultimate does not have to begin somewhere outside the individual. It begins with examining the very nature of the Self. This gives his teaching an important experiential quality. The individual ordinarily identifies the Self with the body, personality, memories, desires and circumstances. Vasuguptas teaching turns that assumption around. These are changing aspects of experience; the deeper Self is that through which experience is known. The spiritual task is therefore not the acquisition of a new identity but the recognition of an identity that has been obscured by limitation. This is the distinctive seed that later thinkers would develop into the philosophy of Pratyabhijna, or recognition. Vasugupta did not, however, provide the elaborate philosophical formulation later associated with Utpaladeva and Abhinavagupta. His contribution was more foundational and direct: he placed recognition at the heart of spiritual practice. That distinction matters. From Revelation to Practice Another distinctive feature of the Shiva Sutras is their practical orientation. The text moves repeatedly from metaphysical insight towards transformation. It deals with meditation, mantra, breath, concentration, perception and states of awareness. Its concern is not simply to explain reality but to show how a seeker might break through the ordinary limitations of experience. This makes Vasugupta different from a philosopher who merely constructs an abstract system. His teaching asks the reader to test the proposition within experience. If the Self is fundamentally free, why do we experience bondage? If the divine is present in all existence, why do we experience separation? If the deepest reality is present here and now, what prevents us from recognising it? These questions are implicit in the structure of the Shiva Sutras. The answer lies in limitation. Human beings habitually identify themselves with a contracted sense of individuality. Kashmir Shaiva thought would later analyse these limitations with considerable technical sophistication, but Vasuguptas contribution was to establish the spiritual problem in experiential terms. The problem is not that the divine has disappeared. It is that recognition has been obscured. That is a crucial distinction. Liberation therefore becomes less a journey towards a distant goal and more a recovery of what is already present. The Early Vision of Spanda Vasuguptas name is also closely connected by tradition with the early Spanda teaching. Spanda is frequently translated as vibration, although the term should not be confused with a physical vibration. It points towards the subtle dynamism or pulsation of ultimate realitythe fact that the supreme principle is not a lifeless abstraction but possesses the inherent power to manifest, perceive and act. This provided an important bridge between transcendence and the world. If Shiva is ultimate reality and Shakti is the power of manifestation, then creation is not something fundamentally outside the divine. The changing universe is related to the unchanging source through this dynamic power. The Spanda Karikas, traditionally connected with Vasuguptas lineage, developed this insight. The exact historical relationship between Vasugupta and the text remains a matter of scholarly discussion, and it is therefore safer to speak of the Spanda tradition as belonging to the intellectual circle and lineage associated with him. What matters philosophically is that this early teaching prevented the Kashmir Shaiva vision from becoming a static doctrine of transcendence. Reality is dynamic. The divine is not merely beyond the world; it expresses itself through the world. This would become one of the most fertile ideas in the later development of Kashmir Shaivism. The Foundation and the Edifice After Vasugupta, the tradition expanded dramatically. Somnanda composed the Shivadristi. His disciple Utpaladeva developed the Ishvara Pratyabhijna, giving philosophical precision to the doctrine of recognition. Centuries later, Abhinavagupta brought together multiple streams of Kashmir Shaiva thought and produced a synthesis of extraordinary scope. It is tempting, therefore, to attribute the whole architecture of Kashmir Shaivism to Vasugupta. That would obscure his actual achievement. Vasugupta laid the foundation; the later masters built the philosophical edifice. His achievement was to establish a vocabulary and spiritual orientation from which subsequent generations could work. The Shiva Sutras supplied the compressed foundational insight. The Spanda tradition explored the dynamism of that insight. Later philosophers supplied increasingly elaborate metaphysics, logic and theology. Seen this way, Vasuguptas importance becomes clearer, not smaller. He was the point at which a powerful spiritual intuition became a transmissible philosophical tradition. Why That Contribution Matters Today This distinction also makes Vasugupta more relevant to the present. The modern world is filled with elaborate systems for describing reality. Science, technology, psychology, economics and artificial intelligence constantly expand our capacity to measure and manipulate the external world. Vasugupta begins somewhere more elementary. He asks us to examine the experiencing subject itself. That question has acquired new urgency. Modern life is increasingly organised around the construction of identity. Professional profiles, social-media personas, biometric data, online reputations and algorithmic recommendations all contribute to the ways in which individuals are represented and understood. Yet none of these representations necessarily answers the simplest question: who is the person behind them? The Shiva Sutras approach this problem from an entirely different direction. Instead of adding another description of the self, they ask us to investigate the basis of selfhood. That is a distinctive contemporary relevance. The second concerns attention. Our age has developed an extraordinary machinery for capturing attention. Notifications, feeds, advertising and recommendation systems continually compete for a persons mental space. The issue is no longer simply having too much information; it is retaining the ability to determine where ones attention goes. Vasuguptas insistence on disciplined awareness therefore acquires a new significance. His teaching can be read as a reminder that attention is not merely an economic commodity; it is an element of freedom. A person who cannot direct attention freely is vulnerable to every external demand. A person who can observe thought without immediately becoming captive to it has begun to recover a degree of inner autonomy. This is not a claim that Vasugupta anticipated the digital age. He could not have. His relevance is that he identified a human problem that technology has intensified without creating: the tendency to lose ourselves in the movements of the mind. There is also a deeper contemporary challenge. Humanity now possesses unprecedented technological power. Artificial intelligence, biotechnology, digital networks and automation are transforming what human beings can do. But increased capability raises a corresponding question: what kind of person should possess that capability? Vasuguptas philosophy does not provide a technological policy manual. It offers something more fundamentalthe insistence that outer power and inner understanding are not the same thing. A civilisation may become increasingly powerful without becoming increasingly wise. That distinction may be one of the most important reasons to revisit Indias philosophical inheritance today. A Beginning, Not a Conclusion Vasuguptas legacy should therefore not be measured only by the doctrines that later came to bear the name of Kashmir Shaivism. His more distinctive contribution was to establish the first great doorway into that tradition. He took an ultimate philosophical question and turned it into a question of immediate experience. He presented the Self not as an object to be discovered somewhere beyond life, but as the starting point of inquiry. He connected metaphysical insight with spiritual practice. And through the Shiva Sutras, he provided later generations with a remarkably compressed set of teachings from which an entire philosophical world could unfold. Somnanda, Utpaladeva and Abhinavagupta would deepen, systematise and expand that world. They would develop its logic, metaphysics, theology, aesthetics and psychology. But the foundational gesture remained Vasuguptas. More than a thousand years later, its force has not disappeared. At a time when people are surrounded by competing definitions of who they are, when attention has become a commodity and when technological power is advancing faster than reflection about its consequences, Vasuguptas question is strikingly direct: Before we attempt to master the world, have we understood the one who experiences it? That question takes us back to the opening of the Shiva Sutras and to the sage at the beginning of the Kashmiri tradition. Vasugupta did not provide the final word on Kashmir Shaivism. He did something perhaps more consequential. He opened the first door. (The Author is a columnist, a public intellectual and a noted legal eagle)
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Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Oct 10 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has said that several development initiatives launched in the state under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership had subsequently been expanded nationwide, as he congratulated the Prime Minister on completing 25 years in public service. Addressing a press conference in Gandhinagar alongside Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi and government spokesperson Minister Jitu Vaghani, Patel on Friday added that PM Modi's political journey, which began with his tenure as the Gujarat Chief Minister on October 7, 2001, had been guided by the principles of Service, Not Power and Nation First. PM Modi had introduced a new approach to governance based on development and performance, with the mantra of 'Reform, Perform, Transform', and had sought to turn challenges into opportunities through a clear vision and decisive leadership, he said. Recalling PM Modi's tenure as Gujarat Chief Minister, Patel cited the Jyotigram Yojana, which improved electricity supply to villages, the Narmada canal network, which expanded access to water, and the Vibrant Gujarat Global Investment Summit, launched in 2003 to attract investment to the state. Patel said the development model pursued in Gujarat had contributed to PM Modi securing a national mandate in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections. As Prime Minister, he had continued to serve as the countrys 'Pradhan Sevak', ushering in an era of development-focused and performance-driven politics, he noted. He said that development under PM Modi went beyond roads, bridges and industries, and was intended to bring tangible changes to the lives of disadvantaged sections of society. Initiatives relating to housing, sanitation, financial inclusion, healthcare security and Garib Kalyan Melas were aimed at ensuring that welfare benefits reached people directly, he added. Patel also highlighted PM-KISAN, the promotion of natural farming, the Ujjwala Yojana and efforts to increase women's participation in decision-making as initiatives supporting farmers, women and other sections of society. Drawing parallels between Gujarat's schemes and national programmes, Patel cited the expansion of MA Amrutam into Ayushman Bharat, Jyotigram into the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana, Nirmal Gujarat into the Swachh Bharat Mission, Jal Mandir into Amrit Sarovar and Kanya Kelavani into 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao'. He also pointed to the transition from Khel Mahakumbh in Gujarat to the nationwide Khelo India programme. Highlighting projects expected to support Gujarat's economic growth, Patel referred to the Ahmedabad-Dholera rail and expressway projects, the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor, the railway locomotive manufacturing unit in Dahod and defence aircraft manufacturing in Vadodara. He also cited the International Financial Services Centres Authority and India International Bullion Exchange at GIFT City. The Chief Minister said, The hybrid renewable energy park at Khavda in Kutch, the CNG terminal in Bhavnagar and the expansion of the semiconductor sector are positioning Gujarat for growth in clean energy, advanced technology and manufacturing. Six semiconductor projects under the Semiconductor Mission were part of the state's efforts to emerge as a major semiconductor hub. Patel also referred to India's response to the Covid-19 pandemic, saying PM Modi had demonstrated global responsibility by promoting the development of indigenous vaccines and supplying them to other countries. Guided by the principle of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam', or the world as one family, PM Modi had strengthened India's international standing while seeking to balance development with environmental protection, he said. He added that the Prime Minister's emphasis on self-reliance, innovation and skill development was creating opportunities for young people and supporting the goal of Viksit Bharat-2047.
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Macworld Gaming subscription services are all the rage now, but Apple Arcade isnt a little different from the likes of PlayStation Plus, EA Play, or Xbox Game Pass. If youve got questions about it, weve got plenty of answers. Updated October 9, 2026: There are five new games on the service this month: 4 Pics 1 Word+ , Pusheens Place , River City Survivors , Terraria+ , and Touchgrind BMX 2+ . What is Apple Arcade? Apple Arcade is a gaming subscription service for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and AppleTV that features several hundred games. The games are a mix of genres and styles, and include original games youll only find on the service and others that can be found on the regular App Store or even other platforms. Apple Arcade isnt a streaming service like Xbox Live Cloud Gaming or GeForce NOW. Games must be downloaded onto your device in order to be played. What do I need to run it? Apple Arcade was made available as part of iOS 13, iPad OS 13, tvOS 13, and macOS Catalina or later. Some of the more visually-intensive games may only run well on newer hardware, though, and some Mac games require macOS 11 (Big Sur). How much does Apple Arcade cost? Apple Arcade costs $6.99/6.99 per month, and youll also get a one-month free trial or you can get three months free if you purchase a new iPhone, iPad, Apple TV or Mac. To claim your free trial click here . You can get Apple Arcade for less than $6.99 a month if you subscribe for a year upfront. A year of Apple Arcade is $49.99/49.99 (so $4.16 a month). If youre currently on the $6.99 month-to-month plan and want to switch to the annual plan and save some money, you can do so on youriPhone or iPad. Open the App Store app, then tap your account icon in the upper right. Tap Subscriptions , then tap the entry for Apple Arcade . Here, you can switch to the annual plan. Apple Arcade is also included in the Apple One subscription bundles , which range from $20 a month to $38 a month and include access to Apple Music and Apple TV and iCloud storage. There is also a month free trial of Apple One. To claim the trial, or sign up for Apple One, click here . How do I sign up for Apple Arcade? There isnt an Apple Arcade appits built into the App Store. On your iPhone, iPad, or Mac open the App Store and look for the Apple Arcade tab at the bottom of the screen (or in the left column on macOS). A sign-up screen with a Try It Free button will appear. After the trial youll be charged either the monthly or annual fee, depending on your selection. When subscribing, youll need to enter your Apple ID password or use Touch ID or Face ID to sign in, and youll have to confirm your subscription purchase a few times. Once youre done with the sign up, the Arcade section of the App Store shows what games are available to you. To access a game, tap on it in the App Store, then tap the Get button. When the game is done installing on your device, the Get button turns into a Play button, and you can tap it to launch the game. The game app icon will also appear on your devices Home page. On the Apple TV, there actually is an Arcade app. Open that to see the sign-up offer. Youll also find an Arcade tab within the App Store. Does my subscription include family sharing? Yes. One $6.99 per month subscription can be shared between up to six people (including you). How do I cancel Apple Arcade? First off, keep in mind that if you cancel Apple Arcade (either before your free trial is up or after subscribing), you wont be able to keep playing the games unless you re-subscribe. If youre okay with that, you can use the same process you use to cancel any other subscription service. Heres the easiest way to do it on the iPhone and iPad: Open the App Store app and tap on your profile photo in the upper right. In the screen that pops up, press Subscriptions near the top of the page. Youll then see a list of active subscriptions, and Apple Arcade should be listed there. Tap it. Youll either see Cancel Free Trial or Cancel Subscription toward the middle of the page that appears. Tap whatever option is available , then Confirm Cancellation . And heres how to cancel Apple Arcade on the Mac: Open the App Store app and then press the icon with your profile photo in the lower left. The Account window will appear, and you should then click View Information at the top of the window. Enter your password when/if prompted. When your Account Information appears, scroll down to the Manage section and click the Manage link to the right of Subscriptions . When the list of your active subscriptions appears, click Edit to the right of Apple Arcade . Toward the middle of the page that appears, youll see a button that says either Cancel Free Trial or Cancel Subscription . Click it, then click Confirm Cancellation and Confirm . Do Apple Arcade games have in-app purchases? No. In Apples words, since every game includes access to the full experience, including all game features, content, and future updates, no additional purchases will be required. Even games that have in-app purchases on the App Store wont have any in Apple Arcade. Do Apple Arcade games have ads? Also no. On a related note, Apple says Apple Arcade has no ad tracking. Is Apple Arcade a game streaming service like GeForce NOW or Xbox Game Streaming? No. All Apple Arcade games are downloaded. Are there demos for Apple Arcade games? No, and theyre not really necessary. Like regular App Store apps, games download quickly and can easily be removed if you dont want to keep it anymore. Apple partly envisions Apple Arcade as a way of letting players try out games with more freedom than the App Store currently allows (which is basically none). In Apples words, rather than pay upfront for each game, a subscription to Apple Arcade will give players the opportunity to try any game in the service without risk. The service has a free trial, though, as weve seen with other Apple subscription services. Am I able to keep playing Apple Arcade games if I cancel my subscription? No. As with most subscription services, you only have access while youre a subscriber. Can I use controllers with Apple Arcade games? Yes. In additional to traditional MFi (Made for iOS) controllers, you can pair some specific Bluetooth controllers for either PlayStation or Xbox with your iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV. Since many Apple Arcade games are playable on Mac and Apple TV (where controller support is more common), many games will support them. Some games, especially those that are also available in the broader App Store and only for iPhone or iPad, have no controller support. How often are new games released? Games are typically released on the first Friday of each month. There are some rare exceptions. What games have been released so far? There are over 200 games available for Apple Arcade, and the list grows all the time. 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Gujarat: Khel Mahakumbh participation crosses 76 lakh, up from 16.5 lakh in 2010
Digital Desk | Vadodara, Oct 9 (IANS) Participation in Gujarats Khel Mahakumbh has crossed 76 lakh in its 2026 edition, up from around 16.5 lakh in the inaugural event in 2010, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said on Friday while inaugurating the statewide sporting initiative along with Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi in Vadodara. Patel said the event, launched under Prime Minister Narendra Modis vision of promoting sports with the mantra Khele Te Khile, had provided a platform for athletes to showcase their talent and helped foster a sporting culture across the state. Gujarat has always had talented sportspersons. By providing them with the right platform and opportunities, Khel Mahakumbh has fostered a new sports culture in the state, the Chief Minister said. He said the Centres Khelo India initiative and the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) had created opportunities for athletes to develop their abilities from the grassroots level and progress to national and international competitions. The state government is committed to identifying talented sportspersons, providing specialised training and preparing them for international-level events, he added. Patel said around 410 athletes from Gujarat were being trained under Khelo India, while around 11 athletes from the state were part of TOPS and represented India at the international level. He also highlighted the Shaktidoot Scheme, launched in 2006 to support talented athletes. Referring to the Prime Ministers goal of strengthening Indias participation across more sporting disciplines by 2036, Patel said: Gujarat had taken the challenge as an opportunity and is working towards preparing athletes for international competitions. The Chief Minister also urged young people to reduce screen time and participate in outdoor sports. Referring to the Prime Ministers appeal to move away from PlayStations and towards playgrounds, he said regular physical activity was important in the digital age. He called on sportspersons to encourage their peers to exercise and adopt a healthy lifestyle as ambassadors of the Fit India campaign. Young people could also contribute to the vision of a Nasha Mukt Bharat and urged athletes to follow the Prime Ministers mantra of 'We Will Do It' in working towards a Viksit Bharat, he said. At the inauguration, Patel and Sanghavi felicitated the top-performing schools from Khel Mahakumbh-2025. Knowledge High School in Nadiad, Kheda district, secured first place and received a trophy and Rs 5 lakh. Urmi School in Vadodara came second and received Rs 3 lakh, while S.R. High School in Devgadh Baria, Dahod district, finished third and received Rs 2 lakh. Mehsana was declared the overall state champion among districts, followed by Kheda as state runner-up and Ahmedabad as second runner-up. Among municipal corporations, Surat secured the overall state championship, Ahmedabad finished runner-up, and Vadodara came third. The winning municipal corporations were presented with trophies. Addressing the gathering, Sanghavi said the government was making efforts to encourage students and young people from schools, villages and cities to participate in the event and spend less time on mobile phones, television and other digital platforms. Sports instil sportsmanship in youth, teaching them to accept defeat gracefully and remain humble in victory, he said. Sanghavi said Khel Mahakumbh, which began in 2010 with around 16 lakh participants, had developed into a major sporting initiative and helped nurture athletes who had represented Gujarat and India at the Asian Games and other international events. He added that the budget for athletes training and facilities had been increased fourfold under Patels leadership. The number of athletes selected under the Shaktidoot Scheme had also risen from 50 to 500, allowing more sportspersons to benefit from support, he said. The state government is working to strengthen sporting facilities at the taluka and rural levels, Sanghavi said, adding that Gujarat aimed to host the Commonwealth Games and other international sporting events in the coming years.
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 9 (IANS) Karnataka has been recognised for its leadership in the wind energy sector, winning the award for Highest under-construction wind power capacity of 9 GW at Windergy India 2026, being held in Chennai, the official statement said on Friday. In recognition of Karnataka's significant progress in strengthening its wind energy ecosystem and advancing renewable energy capacity, the award was received by Divya Prabhu GRJ, Managing Director of Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited (KREDL) from Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister for Education, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and New and Renewable Energy, at the eighth edition of Windergy 2026, country's flagship wind energy event organised by the Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association (IWTMA), at the Chennai Trade Centre in Chennai. The achievement reflects Karnataka's sustained focus on renewable energy development and the state's commitment to creating an enabling environment for large-scale investments in clean energy. The award is also a recognition of the leadership and vision of Karnataka's Energy Minister K.J. George, whose continued focus on accelerating renewable energy deployment has helped strengthen the state's position as a leading renewable energy destination in the country. Welcoming the recognition, K.J. George said, It is a matter of great pride and happiness for Karnataka to receive this national recognition for having the highest under-construction wind power capacity of 9 GW. This achievement is a reflection of Karnataka's strong commitment to clean energy and our sustained efforts to create an enabling ecosystem for renewable energy investments. I congratulate KREDL, the Energy Department and all stakeholders who have contributed to this achievement. Under the guidance of the Karnataka government, we will continue to accelerate the development of renewable energy and build a resilient, sustainable and future-ready energy sector. Gaurav Gupta, Additional Chief Secretary of Karnataka Energy Department, said, This award is a significant recognition of Karnataka's consistent efforts towards scaling up renewable energy and demonstrates the confidence of investors in Karnataka's policy framework, infrastructure and renewable energy ecosystem. The Energy Department will continue to work closely with KREDL and other stakeholders to facilitate timely execution of projects and further strengthen Karnataka's leadership in the clean energy transition. We are honoured to receive the award for the highest under-construction wind power capacity of 9 GW. This recognition reflects the collective efforts of the Energy Minister, the Energy Department, KREDL, project developers and other stakeholders. Karnataka has consistently championed renewable energy, and this achievement reinforces the state's position as a preferred destination for wind energy investments. KREDL remains committed to facilitating projects, supporting investors and enabling the state to realise its ambitious renewable energy goals. Windergy India 2026 featured an international exhibition, high-level conferences, live demos, B2B/B2G meetings, and an Academia Connect forum. With more than 3,000 global delegates and dignitaries in attendance, the event highlighted India's growing prominence in the global wind energy landscape.
Goa Ready For Change With Arvind Kejriwal
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal has announced 6 major guarantees for people of Goa, including 300 units of free electricity every month and a waiver of all pending electricity bills. Addressing a massive public meeting in Panaji,
Jaipur ED attaches properties worth Rs 34 crore in Nexa Evergreen investment fraud
Digital Desk | Jaipur, Oct 9 (IANS) In fresh action in an investment fraud, the ED provisionally attached immovable and movable properties having a total value of Rs 34.91 crore and held by entities and individuals associated with Nexa Evergreen, an official said on Friday. The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Jaipur Zonal Office, provisionally attached the properties under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, said the official. The attachment order was issued on October 6, 2026, in connection with the money laundering investigation related to the Nexa Evergreen fraud case, the official said in a statement. The attached properties comprise 69 immovable properties valued at approximately Rs 29.37 crore, including land parcels and residential plots situated at Dholera and Dhandhuka in Ahmedabad district, Gujarat, residential flats at Ahmedabad and Sikar, a plot at Sikar, and a 45 per cent shareholding in Shining Sand Beach Resort, Calangute, Goa, the ED said. In addition, balances amounting to Rs 5.54 crore lying in 26 bank accounts and term deposits maintained in the names of various Nexa Evergreen entities have also been provisionally attached, the ED said. The attached properties were held in the names of various entities and individuals associated with the Nexa Evergreen network, including Nexa Evergreen Private Limited, Nexgen Evergreen Energy LLP, Cristal Builders and Developers LLP, Cambridge Builders LLP and M/s Shree Shardha Nath Infra LLP, as well as Ranveer Singh, Subhash Chandra Bijorniya and their family members, the ED said. The ED investigation was initiated on the basis of multiple FIRs and chargesheets filed by Rajasthan Police against the Nexa Evergreen Group in connection with a large-scale investment fraud. The investigation revealed that the accused, in conspiracy with their associates, lured investors by falsely claiming that the funds would be invested in land development and plotting projects at Dholera Smart City, Gujarat, the ED said. Investors were induced to invest on the promise of assured weekly returns of 3 per cent for 60 weeks or allotment of plots, while additional commissions and rewards, including laptops, motorcycles and cars, were offered for enrolling new investors under a multi-level referral scheme, the statement said. The scheme continued till January 2023, when the weekly payments were abruptly stopped, and the website, mobile application and offices were shut down, said the ED. The ED investigation revealed that Ranveer Bijarniya and Subhash Chandra Bijorniya exercised complete control over the entire fraudulent operation. They floated and operated a web of companies, LLPs, partnership firms and proprietorship concerns in the names of associates and investors for layering and routing the proceeds of crime, it said. These entities and their bank accounts were systematically used for collection of investors' funds, inter-account transfers, payment of returns to earlier investors in the nature of a Ponzi scheme, and acquisition of immovable properties, thereby concealing the true source and ownership of the funds, the agency said. The investigation revealed that about Rs 2,676 crore was collected from a large number of investors between 2019 and 2023 through the Nexa Evergreen Group by Ranveer Singh alias Ranveer Bijarniya and Subhash Chandra Bijorniya alias Subhash Chandra Bijarniya, along with their associates, the ED said. As per software data of the company, 47,664 investors received less than the amount invested by them, resulting in an aggregate shortfall of about Rs 932.54 crore, the ED said. Earlier, the ED had conducted searches under Section 17 of the PMLA in June 2025 at 25 premises located in Jaipur, Sikar, Jhunjhunu and Ahmedabad. The searches resulted in the seizure of cash amounting to Rs 2.05 crore, various incriminating documents, records and digital devices. Funds amounting to Rs 15.31 crore lying in bank accounts and crypto accounts linked with various Nexa Group entities and their associates were frozen, the ED said. Subhash Chandra Bijorniya was arrested by the ED on August 10, 2026, under Section 19 of the PMLA and is presently in judicial custody at Jaipur Central Jail, the ED said. With the latest provisional attachment of assets worth Rs 34.91 crore, the total value of assets attached or frozen in the case has reached approximately Rs 52 crore, comprising properties and cash, bank and crypto account balances seized during the course of investigation, the ED said.
Arjun Tendulkar's Name Missing As Goa Unveil Ranji Trophy Squad
The Goa Cricket Association on Friday released the names of its full Ranji Trophy squad. Arjun Tendulkar, who has been playing for Goa since the 2022-23 season, was not picked in the squad
New GST reforms to boost confidence, faster registration process will help businesses: Industry
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 9 (IANS) Industry stakeholders on Friday welcomed the latest GST reforms, saying they would strengthen trust in the tax regime and improve the ease of doing business, particularly for small and medium enterprises. Abhishek Kumar, President of the Entrepreneurs Association of India (EAI), said the decision to reduce penalties addresses a long-standing industry demand and will help make the GST framework more business-friendly. Lowering penalties has been a long-pending demand to ensure that GST is not seen as a punitive mechanism but as an inclusive framework that supports businesses. This is a significant step towards building confidence in the GST system and the overall business environment, he said. Kumar added that the move to accelerate GST registration for small businesses operating through e-commerce platforms would provide a major boost to entrepreneurs. He said simplifying the registration process and enabling businesses to register without the need to maintain offices in multiple states would make compliance easier and support business expansion. Commenting on the Centres decision to establish a Rs 10,000 crore SME Growth Fund (SGF), Kumar said government support for MSMEs should extend beyond metropolitan cities and reach businesses in Tier-3 and Tier-4 cities as well. Given the size and diversity of India, assistance for MSMEs should not remain limited to metro cities. The new fund will help smaller enterprises scale up, expand operations and achieve export-oriented growth. Such funding support has been a long-standing requirement, and I would like to thank the Prime Minister for approving this initiative, he said. Ravi Sood, President of the Badli Industrial Estate Association, also welcomed the measures announced by the GST Council, saying they would encourage industrial growth, especially among micro, small and medium enterprises. The steps taken by the GST Council to support industries, particularly MSMEs, are commendable. We hope the government continues with such reforms, leading to greater liberalisation and enhancing confidence among both consumers and traders, he said. Sood further said Indian businesses possess strong growth potential and can emerge as global leaders if they continue to receive policy support. Our entrepreneurs have immense capabilities and the potential to become global leaders. If the government continues to back them through such measures, achieving the vision of a developed India well before 2047 will become a realistic goal, he added.
30 years on, this ridiculous goalkeeper free-kick still defies belief
4-1 down and sending the keeper up take a free kick? Yes please. The post 30 years on, this ridiculous goalkeeper free-kick still defies belief appeared first on Planet Football .
MP HC directs state to produce person in habeas corpus plea on Oct 13
Digital Desk | Jabalpur, Oct 9 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh High Court on Friday directed the state government to produce a person before it on October 13 in a habeas corpus petition filed by Shardul Jitendra Buwa and observed that the state may also make arrangements for the person's safe return to the family. A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Alpesh Y. Kogje and Justice Vivek Jain issued the direction while hearing Writ Petition No. 42805 of 2026, filed against the state government and others. The court issued notices to the respondents and fixed October 13 as the next date of hearing. A habeas corpus petition seeks the production of a person before a court to examine the legality of that person's detention or restraint. The State is directed to produce the corpus before this Court, the Bench said in its order. The court also permitted the state to produce the person before the scheduled hearing after giving prior notice to the other side. It further observed that the state was at liberty to make arrangements for the safe return of the person to the respective family. Advocates Monish Raghuwanshi and Alkesh Agrawal appeared for the petitioner, while Additional Advocate General B.D. Singh and Government Advocate R.D. Pararha represented the state. In a separate development, police in Madhya Pradesh intercepted protesters travelling to Delhi at Bhopal, Itarsi and Gwalior ahead of a demonstration scheduled for October 10 against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The protest has been called by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP). A senior police officer said at least 30 protesters had been removed from trains and detained. Those intercepted included people travelling from Goa, Karnataka and Maharashtra. We have removed the protesters. They are being detained and counselled to return to their states, the officer said. Meanwhile, the West Central Railway has cancelled five train services towards Delhi, citing anticipated heavy traffic congestion in the national capital. Madhur Verma, Chief Public Relations Officer of West Central Railway, told IANS that five train services had been cancelled to avoid inconvenience to passengers due to anticipated congestion in the Delhi area. The cancelled services include the Jabalpur-Nizamuddin Superfast Express, Mahakoshal Express and Madhya Pradesh Sampark Kranti Express under the Jabalpur Division, the Rani Kamlapati-Nizamuddin service under the Bhopal Division, and the Kota-Nizamuddin service under the Kota Division. Verma said the cancellations were for one day only. Passengers have been advised to check the latest railway updates before travelling. The High Court has listed the habeas corpus petition for further hearing on October 13.
Major statistical discrepancies in voters list: Aditya Thackeray
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 9 (IANS) Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Friday intensified his criticism of the Election Commission of India (ECI), alleging irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process and demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. Joining the allegations raised by Opposition parties during protests in New Delhi, Aaditya Thackeray addressed a press conference and pointed to what he described as statistical discrepancies in voter records. Addressing the media, he questioned allegedly missing voter records and cited specific figures to support his claims. I am exposing the first major manipulation by 'Golmaal Gyanu' [referring to the Chief Election Commissioner]. There is a discrepancy of 7.9 lakh voters in Maharashtra. The Election Commission released one set of figures in May and a completely different set in August. 'Golmaal Gyanu' must answer where these voters went. They need to clarify the sudden disappearance of five lakh voters in the state, he said. He further pointed to alleged irregularities in specific constituencies, claiming that in the Bhiwandi constituency, voter records did not tally with figures associated with the SIR process. Highlighting another instance from the Mahim constituency, Thackeray said that long-time voters listed in the 2002 electoral rolls and draft voter lists were now receiving notices. People who have been voting consistently since 2002 are receiving notices despite being on the draft rolls. What kind of system is this? he asked. Thackeray also raised concerns about field-level voter verification. He alleged that Booth Level Officers (BLOs) were not conducting proper door-to-door verification in some areas and were instead calling residents to complete documentation. He further said that the issue would be taken up publicly and reiterated his demand for the removal of the CEC. He also alleged that youths travelling from states such as Goa and Rajasthan were being detained while heading to protest venues. Expressing confidence about future political developments, he said the present government would face challenges before the 2029 general elections. The political developments coincided with protests in different parts of the country. In Maharashtra, Pune witnessed demonstrations by Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) aspirants, while in New Delhi, the Congress staged protests demanding the CEC's resignation. To maintain law and order, authorities in the national capital deployed additional security personnel and imposed restrictions at several locations. Commenting on the security measures in Delhi, Thackeray alleged that an undeclared Emergency was prevailing in the country and claimed that people were being detained and served notices. He confirmed Shiv Sena (UBT)'s support for the demonstrations in Delhi and said party leader Sanjay Raut was participating in the agitation. Referring to the protests by students in Pune, Thackeray criticised the Maharashtra government's handling of paper leak cases and questioned why action had not been taken against certain officials. He also referred to the ongoing legal proceedings concerning the Shiv Sena name and symbol, expressing hope that the matter would ultimately result in a fair outcome.
Madhya Pradesh Police detain 14 students heading to Delhi for CJP protest, cite orders from above
A GRP officer in Itarsi says the students were picked up from the Goa Express because they did not have permission to join the protest; when asked if a citizen needed permission to attend a protest, the officer said, Of course, they do. There has to be a system to stop all this. And we acted as per the orders we received.
ISL 2026-27: Punjab FC announce squad, include 10 academy graduates
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 9 (IANS) Punjab FC announced a strong 27-member squad for the Indian Super League (ISL) 2026-27 season, which includes an established core and ten academy graduates. The team will start its ISL campaign with a home fixture on Wednesday against Odisha FC at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi. Fourteen players from last seasons ISL squad, including national team players Bijoy Varghese, Ricky Shabong, Muhammed Uvais, Nikhil Prabhu and Muhammad Suhail F, along with Arshdeep Singh, Khaiminthang Lhungdim and Leon Augustine, have been retained. Patrick Bahanack, Mickael Malsa, Diego Raposo, Alfred Planas Moya and Raphal Messi Bouli are the foreign players in the squad. The squad also includes new domestic signings Mohammad Inam and Gurkirat Singh. The team comprises 10 academy graduates, three more than last season, who were rewarded with a place in the squad for their performances in the age group leagues and the recently concluded IFA Shield, where the Shers reached the semifinals. Goalkeeper Ayush Deshwal, midfielder Manglenthang Kipgen and forwards Muhammad Suhail F and Vishal Yadav, all part of last seasons squad, are joined by defenders Ngarin Shaiza, Sohel Khan and Karish Soram; midfielders Bishu Sharma and Laishram Rishikanta Meitei; and forward Konsam Sanathoi Singh. Speaking ahead of the new campaign, Head Coach Pavlos Dermitzakis expressed his confidence in the squad and its readiness for the season: This is a squad built with a clear idea of how we want to play, and I am very happy with the balance we have. We have experience in every department, players who know this club and the league, and ten young players from our academy who have earned their place through their work every single day. The ISL has a demanding schedule, and every player in this group will have a role to play. The players have prepared well, the hunger in the dressing room is there, and we are ready to begin. The Head Coach will be supported by Assistant Coach Georgios Angelidis and Indian Assistant Coach Sankarlal Chakraborty, along with Christos Vorgiatzidis as the Strength and Conditioning Coach and Vinay Singh as the Goalkeeping Coach. All three goalkeepers from last season have been retained, with the experienced Arshdeep Singh leading the department along with youngsters Muheet Shabir and Ayush Deshwal. Bijoy Varghese, Muhammed Uvais, Suresh Meitei and Khaiminthang Lhungdim will lead the defensive lineup, along with new signing Patrick Bahanack, with academy graduates Ngarin Shaiza, Sohel Khan and Karish Soram completing a defensive unit with plenty of depth. In midfield, Punjab FC possess a dynamic blend of creativity, control, and energy. Mickal Malsa and Manglenthang Kipgen are expected to play a pivotal role in orchestrating attacking moves, with Nikhil Prabhu, Ricky Shabong and Mohammad Inam offering stability in the middle of the pitch. Bishu Sharma and Rishikanta Meitei, who caught the attention with their performances in the IFA Shield, will bring youthful energy and exciting football to the side. The forward line carries both variety and attacking promise. The experienced Raphal Messi Bouli has started his life in Punjab FC with three goals and three assists in the IFA Shield, while the other foreign signings, Diego Raposo and Alfred Planas Moya, have also started the season well. Muhammad Suhail, one of the most exciting talents of the country, will add pace in the wings, while the versatile Leon Augustine can be relied upon in any given situation. Local lad Gurkirat Singh, along with under-20 Indian international Vishal Yadav and Sanathoi Singh, will provide valuable options for the side. Punjab FC squad for Indian Super League 2026-27: Goalkeepers: Arshdeep Singh, Muheet Shabir, Ayush Deshwal Defenders: Khaiminthang Lhungdim, Ngarin Shaiza, Jephthe Patrick Gerard Bahanack, Mohammed Sohel Khan, Bijoy Varghese, Nongmaikapam Suresh Meitei, Muhammed Uvais Moyikkal, Karish Soram Midfielders: Naravi Nikhil Jayantha Prabhu, Mickal Ramon Vincent Malsa, Ricky John Shabong, Bishu Sharma, Laishram Rishikanta Meitei, Manglenthang Kipgen, Mohammad Inam Forwards: Raphael Eric Messi Bouli, Diego Henrique Oliveira Raposo, Alfred Planas Moya, Leon Augustine, Muhammad Suhail F, Bikash Singh Sagolsem, Konsam Sanathoi Singh, Vishal Yadav, Gurkirat Singh
EU commissioner says recent Turkish actions widen gap with its EU membership goal
Turkey is moving further away from its objective of joining the European Union because of its recent efforts to crack down on the LGBTQ+ community and limit media freedoms, the EU commissioner for enlargement said
