Kakching Super Divn Football Tournament AIFA rally to beat SFC 4 2, UCC crush YWU 5 0
Sugnu FC squandered a 2 0 lead as AIFA, Irengband rallied back to register a 4 2 win in the second match of the 23rd Ksh Leihao Devi Memorial Super Division Football Tournament organised by the District Sports Association, Kakching at its playground SFC started positively and found the breakthrough early in the 5th minute as Th Manithoiba converted a fine chance They further swelled the lead to 2 0 when Ksh Lamnganba found the target in the 32nd minute but CP Theophilus scored in the 37th minute to reduce the margin by a goal Trailing in the opening half, AIFA kept searching for the equalizer, which they eventually found in the 59th minute through O Premjit Premjit hit his second within just three minutes to completely overturn the lead, before CP Theophilus sealed the victory with his second goal in the 75th minute Later in the day, UCC crushed YWU in a Kakching derby riding on M Debaraj
Kamala Harris visited Michigan to rally support for Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, emphasizing the necessity of Democratic unity. She stressed the critical role of voter participation to diminish Donald Trumps impact. El-Sayed must enhance his appeal to diverse communities, particularly Black and Jewish voters. Harris's goal is to strengthen ties with Black voters, who are essential for success in the upcoming elections, potentially influencing Senate control and future political trajectories.
Chinese mindset of the day: Goal-setting might appear easy, but transforming aspirations into reality demands fierce dedication and a strong desire for achievement. Along the way, challenges can test ones resolve, and while ambition directs efforts, determination fuels perseverance through hardships. It's often essential to adapt strategies to maintain momentum.
ShinyHunters hackers claim to have 2-3TB of sensitive information about FBI employees
Financial extortion doesn't seem to be the group's goal this time.
IPL 2027 auction in Goa in mid December
We have finalised Goa.; the likely dates are December 15 to 16, said IPL chairman Arun Dhumal
Govt plans free caretaker system at GMC
Panaji: The state government is considering introducing a formal caretaker system at the Goa Medical College and Hospital (GMC) to assist patients during their hospital stay and reduce the financial burden on their families. Health Minister Vishwajit Rane said on Wednesday that the government would work out a structured system under which caretakers would be []
Ronaldo to 'dodge bullet' for 1,000 goals, Nations crown
Cristiano Ronaldo, at 41, remains confident in his ability to contribute to the Portugal national team under new coach Jorge Jesus, targeting both the UEFA Nations League title and his 1,000th career goal. He addressed his international future post-World Cup, his motivation, and dismissed critics, asserting he is not yet ready to retire.
ECI's ERONET Controversy: Voter Database Row, Software Errors & 17.6 Million Notices Raise Questions
Around 17.6 million voters across Telangana, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Delhi have received notices over logical discrepancies during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). At the centre of the controversy is ERONET, now integrated into ECINET. The Indian Express has reported concerns over voter database access and control, while individual cases highlight spelling, translation and age-calculation errors. We examine the Election Commissions response, the experiences of affected voters, the Goa case involving 97 voters, and the legal role of Electoral Registration Officers. Who controls the system, and how can voter records be corrected?
'When they dont want me, I will be first to go': Ronaldo makes Portugal's future clear
Digital Desk | Lisbon, Sep 23 (IANS) Cristiano Ronaldo has made it clear that he will continue to represent Portugal as long as the national team wants him, saying he would be the 'first one to go' if he feels he is no longer wanted or able to contribute to the side. Ronaldo, 41, had refused to confirm his international future after Portugal were knocked out of the FIFA World Cup 2026 by eventual champions Spain in the round of 16 in July. His inclusion in new head coach Jorge Jesus first Portugal squad has now confirmed that the veteran forward remains available for national team duty. Whenever they say they dont want me in the national team, I will be the first one to go. When I think I am not adding anything to the team, or that I create an atmosphere, I will be the first to go. I will take my suitcase and leave, Ronaldo told reporters ahead of Wales clash. The Portuguese count on me. Thats why Im still here. Just look at the numbers; Im sure you can make some calculations. Im still doing well. The day they dont count on me, no problemo, I will leave. I will always be the No. 1 fan of this federation, he added. Ronaldo admitted that he had considered stepping away from international football after the World Cup but decided to continue following discussions with Portugal president Pedro Proena and Jesus. Yes, I did. Of course, Im always thinking about my decisions, my future, and the present also. Im a thinker; you have to think. This is why you see me here now; it means I will continue, he said. The five-time Ballon dOr winner said he still believes he can help Portugal, not only with his goals but also by supporting a younger generation coming through. I still believe that Im able to help the national team to reach what they want. I think I can give the national team my support, not only through the goals, but also outside of football, Ronaldo said. Ronaldo has made 233 appearances for Portugal and remains a key part of the side as Jesus begins his tenure following Roberto Martinezs departure. Jesus, who previously coached Ronaldo at Al-Nassr, has confirmed that the forward will start Portugals Nations League clash against Wales on Thursday. Cristiano is a symbol of Portugal and the national team, Jesus said. Ronaldo is also closing in on another major milestone, with 979 goals for club and country, leaving him 21 short of 1,000. The forward said he wants to reach the landmark but does not want to become obsessed with the target. It would be the cherry on the top of the cake to score my 1,000th goal with the national team. It would be the culmination of a beautiful story. I said I wanted to reach that target and I will reach that target. But I dont have an obsession, he said. Ronaldo will return to Jos Alvalade Stadium on Friday, the ground where his professional career with Sporting began, for Portugals meeting with Wales. Its a special feeling because it was there that my beautiful history started. Im very proud of that, to play for the national team after so many years, he said.
'Iran Will Not Bow To Force': Iran President Pezeshkian's Defiant Message To Trump at UNGA
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian delivered a defiant address at the United Nations General Assembly, insisting that Iran will not be forced into submission through war or threats. Responding to mounting tensions with the United States, Pezeshkian accused Iran's adversaries of attacking civilian infrastructure, including schools, hospitals, universities and bridges, while arguing that such actions violate international law. The Iranian President stressed that Tehran seeks strength for self-defence and development, not aggression, and reiterated that Iran's goal is to ensure its security and survival rather than threaten others.
UNGA 2026 | 'Iran Will Not Bow To Force': Pezeshkian's Defiant Message To Trump at UNGA
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian delivered a defiant address at the United Nations General Assembly, insisting that Iran will not be forced into submission through war or threats. Responding to mounting tensions with the United States, Pezeshkian accused Iran's adversaries of attacking civilian infrastructure, including schools, hospitals, universities and bridges, while arguing that such actions violate international law. The Iranian President stressed that Tehran seeks strength for self-defence and development, not aggression, and reiterated that Iran's goal is to ensure its security and survival rather than threaten others.
Bengal: SER surpasses 100 million tonnes in less than six months of FY27
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 23 (IANS) South Eastern Railway (SER) has already loaded over 100 million tonnes of freight in less than the first six months of FY27. SER loaded 210.10 million tonnes of freight in 202526, earning Rs 18,324.4 crore. However, it fell short of its target of 218 million tonnes. It was ranked third among the 17 freight-carrying zones after East Coast Railway, which carried 286.26 million tonnes, and South East Central Railway, which loaded 261.25 million tonnes. SER has maintained a strong performance in freight loading during 202627, achieving the significant milestone of 100 million tonnes on September 20. It reached this goal nine days ahead of last year. Till September 20, in 202425, SER had carried 94.94 million tonnes. The year-on-year growth is 5.42 per cent, an official said. The positive momentum has continued thereafter, he noted. On September 22, 2026, SERs cumulative freight loading stood at 101.33 million tonnes against 96.05 million tonnes in the previous fiscal year. While the Railway Board has not set any targets for the zones yet, SER expects to retain its position on the list. Its closest contender for third position was East Central Railway with a loading figure of 203.42 million tonnes. The major commodities that contributed significantly to this year's growth are coal (cumulative loading up by 6.41 per cent), alumina (cumulative loading up by 15.98 per cent), and iron ore (cumulative loading up by 7.55 per cent). The Chakradharpur Division has been a major contributor, recording 75.89 million tonnes against 70.97 million tonnes in the previous fiscal. This was a growth of 6.94 per cent. Kharagpur Division contributed 12.48 million tonnes, up from 12.06 million tonnes. This was a growth of 3.44 per cent, the official said. SER is upbeat about the early achievement of the 100 million tonnes milestone, along with sustained growth in key commodities, and believes it will perform much better than the previous year. This reflects South Eastern Railway's strong and consistent freight performance during the current financial year. In the first three months of 202627, SER loaded 53.06 million tonnes of originating freight, registering growth of 1.51 per cent compared with the corresponding period of the previous financial year. Finished steel loading contributed the highest growth of 18.22 per cent. Iron ore loading also increased by 3.70 per cent. Coal loading from Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd recorded a significant 17.6 per cent increase, averaging 18 rakes per day. In the first three months, originating freight revenue reached Rs 4,539 crore, surpassing the corresponding period of the previous year by 1.10 per cent. Coal traffic generated Rs 1,426 crore, up 1.2 per cent from the previous year. Finished steel generated Rs 810 crore, up by 13.19 per cent. Loading of POL earned Rs 52 crore, registering the highest growth of 26.39 per cent over the corresponding period last year. Fertiliser loading also contributed Rs 25 crore, reflecting a 3.15 per cent growth.
EXCLUSIVE: Shehnaaz Gill says she doesnt want to stop working: I dont want to be satisfied
Shehnaaz Gill has made it clear that she does not see herself slowing down when it comes to her career. The actress, who has continued to explore different opportunities, opened up to Bollywood Hungama about her desire to achieve more only grows with every milestone. For Shehnaaz, wanting to do better is not about being dissatisfied with what she has achieved, but about continuing to challenge herself. Achievements are never something that stop for me. I feel that as I keep getting more and more, my desire will keep increasing. So I want to keep working and continue working. I dont want to stop, the actress said. The actress also opened up about why she does not want to be satisfied after achieving one particular goal. According to her, wanting more is a natural part of human nature, and she does not see that desire as something that should make her stop pursuing new opportunities. Why would I become satisfied just because I got one thing? No, I dont want to be satisfied. And anyway, human beings are such a creature that if they get a little of something They want a little more and a little more, Gill told Bollywood Hungama. Shehnaaz, however, drew a distinction between ambition and greed. While she wants to continue working harder and taking on more, she believes the word greed carries a negative connotation. You cant call it greed. You can say that I did something well and I want to work harder, I want to do more and I want more. I want to keep doing better. Greed is negative, she stated. Apart from her ambition, Shehnaaz also spoke about the kind of roles she wants to explore at this stage of her career. Rather than limiting herself to a particular genre or character type, the actress says she wants to experiment and take up parts that leave an impact, regardless of their screen time. She went on to say, Im still very, very fresh. I feel I should try everything. I dont have any particular preference. I want to do impactful roles in life. So whatever comes my way, Ill listen to it. And if I understand that, yes, my character is taking the story forward That the story will make people remember that I played this character, even if it was only for two minutes - I want to do that. Shehnaaz concluded, I think its still the beginning. So every character is welcome. With her focus on continuing to work and experimenting with different parts, Shehnaaz appears keen to approach the next phase of her career without putting a limit on what she wants to achieve. Also Read: Shehnaaz Gill on shelved film 100% with John Abraham, Riteish Deshmukh: Kuch cheezein nahin banne mein hi bhalai hoti hai
BJP appoints new state in-charges; Nitin Nabin congratulates appointees
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) BJP National President Nitin Nabin on Tuesday announced a fresh set of appointments of state in-charges and co-in-charges for various states and J&K. The appointments, detailed in an official press release from the partys central office, take effect immediately and cover organisational responsibilities across nearly all states and J&K. In a post on X, Nabin congratulated the newly appointed State Prabharis and Sah Prabharis. He said that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, their efforts would strengthen the organisation and help realise the collective dream of Viksit Bharat 2047. Notable appointments include Smriti Irani as in-charge for both Chandigarh and Haryana, with Siddharth Shambhu as co-in-charge for Chandigarh and Bhola Singh for Haryana. Baijayant Jay Panda has been named state in-charge for Maharashtra, assisted by co-in-charges Amit Malviya, Sadanand Shet Tanavade and Kamaljeet Sahrawat. In Uttar Pradesh, Vinod Tawde will serve as state in-charge, with Jagadish Patel, Medha Kulkarni, Pradeep Verma and Anant Ojha as co-in-charges. Sunil Bansal has been assigned to both Telangana and West Bengal. For Telangana, Abhay Patil and Rekha Sharma are co-in-charges, while West Bengals co-in-charges are Lal Singh Arya, Rajendra Singh and Pinki Kushwaha. Other key assignments include Biplab Kumar Deb as in-charge for Madhya Pradesh, with Rekha Verma as co-in-charge; Ram Madhav for Tamil Nadu and Uttarakhand; Harish Dwivedi for Bihar and Karnataka; and Satish Poonia for J&K and Punjab. Mangal Pandey has been named for Assam, while Arvind Bhadauria will head Andhra Pradesh with Vanathi Srinivasan as co-in-charge. Nabin has also appointed Ashish Usha Agrawal as convenor of the media department and Anil Baluni as co-ordinator of the communication department. The list further covers smaller states and J&K, including assignments for Andaman & Nicobar, Arunachal Pradesh, Delhi, Goa, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Kerala, Ladakh, Lakshadweep, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Puducherry, Sikkim and Tripura. Several leaders hold dual or multiple responsibilities. The circular, issued by national office in-charge Tarun Chugh to all state presidents and organisational general secretaries, aims to strengthen the partys organisational network ahead of future electoral and organisational programmes.
Jack Hughes vs Quinn Hughes: Which Brother Has Built the Better NHL Career?
Jack Hughes and Quinn Hughes have taken different paths in the NHL, with Jack producing more goals and Quinn building a bigger point total and stronger individual award rsum.
Opposition unity: SP-Congress rift in UP a close reminder of 2025 Bihar polls
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) The latest exchange between leaders of the Samajwadi Party (SP) and the Congress ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly election is a reminder of opposition parties making the political contest against the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secondary to the war of attrition within its own ranks. While the BJP has begun strengthening its organisation and preparing for the high-stakes electoral battle next year, sections among its principal rivals appear preoccupied with settling the question of who should be leading the Opposition. This is currently the contention between SP MP Iqra Hasan and Congress MP Imran Masood. Hasan reportedly said that only SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav is capable of defeating the BJP in Uttar Pradesh and suggested that the Congress could achieve little on its own. Masood is said to have responded by insisting that Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is the only Opposition leader with a national reach capable of unsettling the BJP. The signal thus emerging from Uttar Pradesh is that despite repeated assurances from the top leadership of both parties that the alliance remains intact, there is still no consensus on hierarchy, ownership and political primacy within. That should worry Opposition ranks at this hour. In the 2024 Lok Sabha election, the SP emerged as the principal beneficiary of the alliance, winning far more seats than the Congress and re-establishing itself as the state's dominant Opposition force. Akhilesh Yadav sought to broaden his party's social coalition with PDA (Pichhda, Dalit, and Alpsankhyak) and provided a coherent political message against the BJP. It is the principal reason that SP leaders see Akhilesh Yadav, not Rahul Gandhi, as the central face of any challenge in Uttar Pradesh. But for the Congress, despite the political setbacks, Rahul Gandhi's national campaign against the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) remains the focus, saying that national visibility and a broader anti-BJP platform that regional parties alone cannot provide. For a probable alliance platform, the trouble is that rather than discussing it internally, opinions are being aired publicly. Uttar Pradesh has seen alliances collapse under the weight of leadership ambiguity and seat-sharing disputes. Yet, the issue of the top face has emerged larger than whether voters believe the coalition's common purpose. Before the Bihar Assembly election last year, the Opposition Mahagathbandhan spent months wrestling with questions that should have been resolved early. There were disputes over seat-sharing between the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and the Congress, and among other allies, with disagreements over each party's bargaining power and persistent speculation over leadership arrangements. Reports at the time highlighted friction between the RJD and Congress as negotiations dragged on and both parties accused each other of being inflexible. It created the impression that alliance partners were more concerned with protecting their respective egos than presenting a united alternative. Even when compromises were eventually reached, public memory of the wranglings lingered. Back in Uttar Pradesh too, seat-sharing remains a sensitive issue. Congress leaders have pushed for an early settlement, while the SP appears less eager to finalise arrangements. Congress functionaries have spoken of fighting on equal terms and demanding greater space, while SP leaders have projected confidence in their independent strength. However, electoral logic strongly favours cooperation. The Congress is too weak in the state to seriously challenge the BJP on its own, while the SP knows that even a modest Congress vote share can matter in closely fought Assembly constituencies. Like Bihar, a public spat may not augur well where every spat on who is the eal Opposition face chips away at voter's confidence. The BJP will likely benefit from such utterances. While Opposition leaders debate credit, the ruling party's well-oiled electoral machine is preparing early, strengthening organisation and focusing on booth-level mobilisation. The Opposition needs to have learnt its lesson from Bihar where too much time and animosity now on leadership and seat-sharing may pose a similar risk. They would do well to remember that elections are rarely won by deciding who gets top billing in the Opposition poster, though these make good debate; rather, won by convincing voters that everyone on that poster is working towards the same goal.
Fashion designer Masaba Gupta joins UNFPA as India's new maternal health advocate
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) India has named designer and entrepreneur Masaba Gupta as its India Advocate for Maternal Health at a moment when the country stands closer than ever to eliminating preventable maternal deaths. She joins UNFPA India for a year-long push on maternal health, as the country's maternal mortality ratio falls to its lowest ever, 87 per lakh live births in 2022-2024, according to a statement released by the world body on Wednesday. India has reduced its Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR) by an impressive 73 per cent between 2000 and 2023, positioning the country to achieve the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) target of an MMR below 70 before 2030, it added. This remarkable progress, driven by more than two decades of government investment in institutional deliveries, skilled birth attendance and last-mile health worker networks under the National Health Mission, has saved the lives of countless women across the country, particularly those from marginalised communities, the statement observed. Even as the numbers tell the story, Masabas advocacy will begin with what happens after a woman gives birth, including the exhaustion, the stigma, the silence around recovery and mental health. Over a year-long engagement, she will bring together digital advocacy, thought leadership and on-ground engagement in service of a single goal: putting the physical and emotional realities of pregnancy, childbirth, and early motherhood at the centre of public conversation. Nobody warns you what motherhood actually costs a woman: physically, mentally, socially. The moment the baby arrives, all the attention shifts to the child, and the mother, whos just been through the most demanding thing a body can do, quietly disappears from the conversation. Shes the one who needs care the most at that moment, and shes the one nobodys checking on, the statement quoted Masaba Gupta. I wanted to work with UNFPA specifically because this isnt a marketing story for them. Its decades of unglamorous work: the health workers, the systems, the real reasons Indias maternal mortality numbers have actually come down. Im not interested in the soft-light version of this. If I can use whatever platform I have to say the things women usually only say to each other in private, thats the role I actually want, she added. The 37-year-old fashion designer, who has developed her own label, the iconic House of Masaba, is the daughter of film actress Neena Gupta and West Indies former cricketer Viv Richards. A decline in maternal mortality reflects what is possible when sustained public investment, strong health systems and committed health workers come together, said Andrea M. Wojnar, UNFPA Representative India. India has made extraordinary progress, but reaching zero preventable maternal deaths means going further: ensuring that every woman can access quality care, make informed choices and receive the support she needs before, during, and after childbirth. Masaba brings a powerful ability to make these conversations visible, relatable, and impossible to ignore. Her advocacy can help ensure that the progress India has made translates into an even deeper commitment to every womans right to survive, recover, and thrive, added Wojnar. Masaba Gupta joins a growing consortium of celebrated voices committed to UNFPA India's cause, alongside Kriti Sanon, National Ambassador for Gender Equality and Soha Ali Khan, Advocate for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights.
'Chintan Shivir' discusses governance, reforms, outreach to youth and women on Day 1
The Modi government's council of ministers convened for a comprehensive four-hour meeting to assess governance and welfare programs. Eight groups were organized to facilitate discussions, allowing Prime Minister Narendra Modi to directly connect with ministers and obtain their insights. The primary goals included improving collaboration, refining planning processes, and reviewing the status of numerous projects.
Aadar Jain and Alekha Advani registered their marriage in Mumbai on September 23, nearly 1.5 years after their wedding ceremonies. The couple exchanged vows in a white wedding in Goa and later followed Hindu rituals in Mumbai in 2025.
The USDA has announced to recall nearly 167,639 pounds of raw meat products due to serious safety concerns. These products were made without appropriate federal inspections and falsely carry inspection markers. Customers are strongly advised against using items with establishment number 'EST. 1363'.
BCCI to host IPL 2027 auction in Goa in December: Devajit Saikia
This year, after hosting the IPL auction in three foreign locations, Saudi Arabia, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi last year, we are going to host it in Goa in the month of December, said Devajit Saikia
Brady Tkachuk Scores Twice As NHL Preseason Brings Goals, Debuts And Injuries
Brady Tkachuk scored before leaving Floridas game as a precaution, while Ivar Stenberg, Semyon Varlamov and several 2026 draft picks were also in action during Tuesdays NHL preseason games.
India-funded skills centre for persons with disabilities inaugurated in Sierra Leone
Digital Desk | Freetown, Sep 23 (IANS) A rehabilitated Skills Training Centre, supported by a grant from the India-UN Development Partnership Fund, has been inaugurated in Sierra Leone's Kenema, the High Commission of India said on Wednesday. The High Commission joined the Sierra Leone government, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the UN Country Team for the inauguration on September 18. The High Commission of India joined the Government of Sierra Leone, UNDP and the UN Country Team for the inauguration of the rehabilitated Skills Training Centre in Kenema on 18 September 2026. Supported through a USD 990,000 grant from the India-UN Development Partnership Fund, the project is rehabilitating six skills centres across Sierra Leone, promoting vocational skills, entrepreneurship and economic independence for persons with disabilities, the High Commission said in a post on X. India-Sierra Leone: Advancing inclusive development, together, it added. In March, India sent 1,000 metric tonnes of rice to Sierra Leone to support its school midday meal scheme. The gesture reinforced India's commitment to enhance cooperation with countries in the Global South and to backing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Global South partnership in action! India has sent 1,000 metric tonnes of rice today to support Sierra Leone's school midday meal scheme. The gesture is in keeping with India's commitment to enhance cooperation with countries in the Global South and to support the Sustainable Development Goals, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated on X. India and Sierra Leone enjoy cordial and warm ties based on common values and shared vision which date back to almost six decades. India is committed to being a reliable partner of Sierra Leone in its development journey through soft loans, scholarships, and capacity building, according to the MEA. The two nations also cooperate at the United Nations and other multilateral fora.
Deepika Reveals Secret Behind Her Historic Goal-Scoring Spree At Asian Games
Deepika scored a record nine goals in India's 20-1 rout of Thailand, bettering her own mark of eight strikes against Uzbekistan in the opening match.
IPL Auction Returns To India! Venue, Tentative Dates Revealed
The Indian Premier League (IPL) mini-auction for the upcoming season will take place in Goa in mid-December, with December 15-16 as the likely dates. This marks the return of the auction to India after three previous editions were held overseas, a move chairman Arun Dhumal stated was a conscious effort.
I am the code: Trump clashed with ballroom architect over safety concerns
In the weeks leading up to his resignation last year, the first architect on the White House ballroom clashed with President Donald Trump over design features that the architect believed violated building safety codes, according to two people with knowledge of the discussions and corroborating documents reviewed by The Washington Post. James McCrery II withdrew from the project last October after warning repeatedly that Trump was insisting on a preliminary design that did not provide adequate emergency exit routes or fire-containment measures, said the people, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to describe the private discussions. Subscribe to The Post Most newsletter for the most important and interesting stories from The Washington Post. Trump brushed off McCrerys concerns, they said, and the president countered that no building codes apply to White House construction. I am the code, Trump said. That episode, as described by the people familiar with the matter, offers new insight into Trumps priorities for the ballroom at a time when he is flexing executive power to fast-track construction projects across the nations capital. The interviews and documents obtained by The Post - including early ballroom designs and images Trump appeared to have marked up with his trademark black-ink Sharpie - also show how deeply involved the president has been in the details of the project. White House renovations and construction are typically handled by federal agencies required by law to comply with nationally recognized building safety standards to the maximum extent feasible, unless doing so would present a national security risk. But Trumps White House construction projects are being routed through the Executive Residence, a tiny office that is not a federal agency and is therefore exempt from rules governing agencies. The District of Columbia government has no jurisdiction to enforce local building codes on federal property. The contractors hired to design and build the ballroom are responsible for adhering to safety standards as they work nearly round-the-clock to meet Trumps ambitious deadlines, according to experts. Discussions about the safety issues in the ballrooms design continued for months after McCrery resigned, according to White House records. It is not clear from the records reviewed by The Post whether the safety issues he identified have been resolved in more recent designs by Shalom Baranes Associates, the architecture firm that replaced McCrerys firm late last year. Shalom Baranes Associates declined to comment. When Post reporters visited McCrerys office this month, he asked them to leave and not contact him again. On Tuesday, in response to questions from The Post and details about its reporting for this story, McCrery issued a statement through a spokesman. President Trump entrusted me with the earliest stages of the new ballroom design, the statement said. I am truly grateful for that honor and for the rich experience of working for him alongside all the highly talented and committed patriots at the Executive Mansion. Having completed the earliest designs, I stepped aside and a new firm was engaged. The Post previously reported that McCrery clashed with Trump over the size of the ballroom. In response to questions Tuesday, McCrery did not provide a specific reason for his resignation. A White House spokesman emailed a statement that said it would be factually false and totally inaccurate to say that McCrerys departure from the project was in any way associated with code issues. Compliance with safety codes has been a priority since the East Wing project began, and aesthetics have not outweighed fire and safety standards, the statement said. The current team of architects and consultants is responsible for designing the East Wing according to nationally recognized fire and safety codes, it said. Life safety issues have been addressed and resolved continuously as the design has evolved, the statement said. McCrery was a valued member of the initial design team of the East Wing Modernization Project, the statement said. The decision was made to move in another direction for the second phase of the project and we continue to make tremendous strides in realizing the goal of providing a world class military and functional facility for future Presidents to utilize. The ballroom is the most expensive of the projects Trump has initiated to leave his imprint on monumental D.C. The president has described the project as a gift to the American people. Polls show that it is deeply unpopular. The Post previously reported that as of March, the ballroom project was expected to cost hundreds of millions more than the administration has publicly acknowledged - and that half the cost was expected to be covered by taxpayers. Renderings show an ornate and gilded interior that departs from the simplicity of the original White House and echoes the look of the ballroom at Trumps Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, a look he has said was inspired by the Palace of Versailles in France. A March budget for the new White House ballroom included nearly $6 million in gold leaf. The project also includes secure underground facilities that Trump has said are necessary for national security. McCrery, a classical architect and professor at Catholic University of America, runs a boutique firm on Capitol Hill that specializes in designing churches, libraries and buildings for college campuses. During his first term, Trump appointed McCrery to the United States Commission of Fine Arts, a position in which the architect consulted on projects in the capital through President Joe Bidens administration. Trump handpicked McCrery Architects to design the aboveground portion of the ballroom, and the firm began drafting drawings as early as April 2025, documents show. I am honored that President Trump has entrusted me to help bring this beautiful and necessary renovation to The Peoples House, while preserving the elegance of its classical design and historical importance, McCrery said in a White House news release announcing the project. Trump was immersed in the minutiae of the project that spring and summer, often spending hours at a time discussing it at the White House with McCrery, the people with knowledge of the meetings said. The president also called McCrery on his cellphone at all hours to relay his thoughts on the design, they said. The Post reviewed draft plans and other images featuring dozens of undated handwritten notes that appeared to be from Trump to McCrery as the two worked together on early designs for the ballroom. The notes were later returned to the White House, where images show they were stored in a box containing the label Docs bearing POTUSs mark. Sharpie markings on one of the documents expanded the footprint of McCrerys sketch of a ballroom that would have seated 640 guests. The Sharpie marks also scratched out proposed service corridors, extending the ballroom the entire width of the second floor. The markings offer input on tiny details in the design, including how far decorative interior columns should extend into the ballroom or whether doors should hinge on the left or right. They emphasize a preference for Corinthian-style columns over simpler columns. And they cross out two sets of service stairs. The documents reviewed by The Post also hint at friction, previously reported by The Post and others, that grew last summer as Trump insisted on expanding the ballroom until it was nearly twice the size of the historical mansion - a size that would seat more than 1,300 guests. One document features an image of a planned data center overlaid on a map of Manhattan, a mash-up that demonstrated the data centers massive size. James, begins a note for McCrery at the top, an apparent reference to the architects concerns about the size of the ballroom, And you think we are big. Trumps growing vision for the ballroom triggered a cascade of design issues, including conflicts with building standards McCrery was trained to follow, according to the people familiar with their discussions. McCrery informed the White House that Trumps ballroom design did not meet fire safety codes, which require the majority of guests to be able to quickly exit through the main entrance during an emergency, according to the people and documents. The architect also pointed out that alternative emergency exit routes out of the building were insufficient, and that there was little in the design to prevent a kitchen fire from rapidly spreading into the event space on the floor above. In addition to fire safety concerns, Trumps desired ballroom design did not include enough toilets to accommodate the structures maximum occupancy, according to documents, and there were few options for adding more, as the event space occupied most of the buildings footprint. One early ballroom design featured just seven stalls in the womens bathroom. On Sept. 30, 2025, a White House team met to review the ballroom design, and they discussed areas of concern and comments from contractors on the project, according to a White House officials meeting notes. Life safety - big concern, the notes said. Major renovations and construction on the White House are supposed to be handled by the General Services Administration or the National Park Service, according to a memorandum of understanding governing site operations. The GSA, which handles most nonmilitary government real estate projects, has previously told The Post that it has no role in the ballroom project and Tuesday referred questions to the White House. The Park Service is acting as a pass-through for private donations to the project but is not running the construction. The Park Service did not respond to a request for comment. Instead, the work has been routed through the White House Executive Residence, an unusual arrangement that has allowed the president to dictate the terms of the project, The Post previously has reported. Typically, the GSA and other federal agencies write language into their construction contracts that allows them to enforce code compliance, according to Kevin Kampschroer, who oversaw numerous federal construction projects in a 50-year career at the GSA. While its difficult to quantify the risk of designing a structure without adequate emergency exits and other fire-protection mechanisms, Kampschroer said, bottom line is, I dont know any commercial building owner that would cheat on the fire code, because the risk is too great. The Post has not reviewed McCrerys contract with the White House but has examined the contract between the White House and the project builder, Clark Construction. The agreement says Clark must conduct its work in accordance with Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, codes, directives, or guidance provided by the Contracting Officer. The contracting officer in this case is Joshua Fisher, director of White House management and administration and an assistant to Trump. Fisher did not respond to a request for comment. Clark has hired a private company to do third-party inspection of the construction, according to a memo notifying the White House of its plan to issue a no-bid subcontract for the work. A spokesperson for Clark Construction, the projects general contractor, said in a statement, As demonstrated by our successful history delivering projects for Federal clients across the United States, we consistently follow applicable building codes and life safety requirements. Documents show that McCrery resigned the week of Oct. 20, the same week demolition began on the former East Wing. In the months that followed his resignation, documents show, the White House team continued to discuss life-safety issues and a code review for the ballroom project. It is unclear if a review was ever completed. Life safety - needs POTUS buy in, read one White House officials notes from a Nov. 6 meeting on the project. The ballroom plans should have been finalized by early June 2026, according to an initial schedule reviewed by The Post, but current and former administration officials - who spoke on the condition of anonymity to describe private conversations - told The Post in late August that the president was still tweaking the design as construction continued. Refinements to the design are continuing as construction proceeds, said the White House statement to The Post. These refinements are primarily associated with the interiors. Dan Diamond contributed to this report. Related Content This article originally appeared on Washington Post at https://washingtonpost.com/investigations/2026/09/23/i-am-code-trump-clashed-with-ballroom-architect-over-safety-issues/
IPL 2027 auction to be held in Goa in December
The previous three auctions were held outside India, and this will be the last mini-auction of the current cycle
IPL 2027 auction to be held in Goa in December: BCCI secretary
Devajit Saikia from BCCI confirmed that the IPL 2027 auction will take place in Goa in December. The decision follows previous auctions held in Saudi Arabia, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi. Additionally, due to heavy rainfall, the upcoming multi-day match between India A Women and Australia A Women has been relocated from Dharamshala to Mohali. This change ensures uninterrupted cricket activities during unfavorable weather.
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Goa to host IPL 2027 auction in December after three overseas editions
Goa to host IPL 2027 auction in December after three overseas editions
Viksit Bharat must awaken spirit: President Murmu
Digital Desk | Vadodara, Sep 23 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday said India's vision of becoming a developed nation by 2047 should go beyond economic advancement and include spiritual awakening, as she called for preparing a young generation equipped with skills, self-confidence, discipline and moral values. Speaking at a Brahma Kumaris organisation's programme in Vadodara, Murmu said India's large young population could play a central role in nation-building if it directed its energy and talent toward constructive goals. Today, the youth have awakened. The dream of a developed India by 2047 is not only about economic development but also spiritual awakening. Today, the entire world is looking towards India, she said. Murmu said India had a population of around 1.4 billion and that 65 per cent of it was young. The country's demographic strength, she said, made it important to focus on the overall development of young people. She was speaking after the virtual launch of Awakening Inner Strength for Nation Building, a national initiative associated with the Brahma Kumaris' programme in Nadiad. The President said young people needed knowledge, technology and skills, but these had to be accompanied by qualities such as self-confidence, self-discipline, positive thinking, sensitivity and moral values. We have to prepare young people who are equipped with knowledge, technology and skills, while also being filled with self-confidence, self-discipline, positive thinking, sensitivity and moral values, she said. Murmu said youth were facing a rapidly changing environment, with the digital world, an abundance of information, intense competition, changing lifestyles, and shifting social expectations affecting their lives. The young generation has unlimited opportunities before it, but it also faces many challenges, she said. She said the response should include developing what she described as inner strength self-awareness, concentration, emotional balance, positive thinking and self-discipline. Therefore, developing inner strength among them that is, self-awareness, self-confidence, concentration, emotional balance, a positive outlook and self-discipline is important, she said. Murmu linked this process with the broader objective of nation-building, saying an awakened and conscious youth could channel its talent, energy and values towards building a developed India. When young people give a positive direction to their thoughts, emotions and actions, their families, workplaces, communities feel its impact and ultimately the entire nation, she said. She also referred to the legacy of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, whose examples of nation-building, she said, continue to inspire young people in particular. The President said India's spiritual heritage could be combined with modern science, technology and new ideas to create a broader development model. India has given the world great life philosophies such as yoga, meditation, non-violence, compassion and Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, she said. Murmu said this heritage could be integrated with the requirements of modern life and India's development priorities. Our goal should be to build an India that is economically prosperous, scientifically powerful, socially inclusive and spiritually awakened, she said. The event also marked the Brahma Kumaris' completion of 90 years of their spiritual journey and the launch of the organisation's 2026 national theme, Spiritual Awakening for World Renewal.
SIR and the dissent debate: A Constitutional process, not an institutional breakdown
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) has rejected the suggestion that differences among its three members amount to an institutional upture, saying internal objections and written notes are an established part of the functioning of a multi-member constitutional body and do not, by themselves, establish illegality or dysfunction. The response followed The Indian Express report of September 23 that Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi had raised 14 formal objections over 10 months on decisions of the Commission, including issues linked to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. While the objections are on record, the ECI has said that the report does not adequately explain the legal framework, safeguards and judicial scrutiny surrounding SIR. The ECI has functioned as a multi-member body since 1993, with differences resolved through majority decisions as provided by law. During a nationwide exercise involving crores of voters, 14 objections over 10 months cannot by themselves establish an institutional crisis, analysts say. The Commission has witnessed sharper disagreements in the past also. In 2009, Chief election Commissioner (CEC) N. Gopalaswami recommended the removal of Election Commissioner Navin Chawla over alleged partisan conduct; the government rejected the recommendation and Chawla later became CEC, experts said. Between 1993 and 1995, CEC T.N. Seshan even challenged the creation of the multi-member Commission in court, leading to an open legal battle with Commissioners M.S. Gill and G.V.G. Krishnamurthy, they noted. Gill later joined the Congress and became a Union Cabinet Minister after his tenure, they said. In a press note issued on Wednesday, the ECI said internal notes and checks are routine mechanisms intended to ensure transparency and legal compliance. It added that all official decisions carry legal sanction under the 2023 law governing the Commission's conduct of business and that every officer can offer suggestions for electoral reforms. The Commission said around 40 new initiatives introduced in the past year were unanimously approved by the full Commission and that elections were successfully conducted in Bihar, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Assam and West Bengal. It also said ECINet and other digital platforms have strict data-security, IT audit and access-control mechanisms. On Form 6, the ECI disputed the suggestion that the statutory voter-registration form was illegally altered. It said its May 2026 SIR order had already provided for a separate Declaration Form to accompany Form 6, containing questions on whether a voter or relative appeared in the previous SIR roll. Legal observers said that changing a statutory form and adding a linked declaration are distinct legal actions. Concerns over centralization of electoral data also remain a matter of scrutiny rather than established wrongdoing, analysts said. The Commissioners sought an audit of database access, but seeking an audit is not evidence of tampering. Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) continue to decide inclusion and exclusion of names, while the ECI has reiterated that ECINet operates with security and audit controls. The reported figure of 13 crore deletions has also been described as misleading by the ECI. The figure relates to names not carried forward into the draft roll, not final deletions. SIR provides for claims, objections, hearings and a final roll. Reasons such as Absent, Shifted, Death and Duplicate are listed so genuine voters can seek correction. The report raises a fair question on who filed these appeals, but it does not establish that the ECI itself filed them. Implying that it did, is a leap the evidence does not support, observers said. More than 1.26 lakh appeals have been resolved and 1.14 lakh voters restored, the Commission said. In Goa, 97 voters were found eligible after hearings, but software lacked a facility to reverse earlier deletions. The Chief Electoral Officer wrote eight times seeking a solution before the final-roll deadline. Observers said this points to a technical shortcoming requiring correction, not proof of an intent to disenfranchise voters. The legal backdrop is the Supreme Court's May 27, 2026, judgment which upheld the ECI's power to conduct SIR under Article 324 of the Constitution read with Section 21(3) of the Representation of the People Act, 1950. The apex court examined the procedure and did not find the exercise disproportionate or contrary to law. The Supreme Court's judgment also recognised the Commission's responsibility to maintain accurate electoral rolls. Analysts also noted that SIR is not a first-time exercise. India has conducted 10 such revisions since Independence, eight under Congress-led governments. SIR also incorporates multiple safeguards -- Booth Level Officers, supervisors, Assistant EROs, EROs, draft publication, claims and objections, hearings and final-roll publication -- besides monitoring by political parties through Booth Level Agents, experts said. Analysts said the documented disagreements merit scrutiny, particularly on transparency and decision-making, but stressed that internal dissent and institutional wrongdoing are separate questions. The ECI's position is that a multi-member body debating and recording objections, while ultimately taking decisions through the prescribed process, is evidence of institutional checks rather than necessarily a crisis, an analyst noted.
SPL: Nongkseh move up with win against Rangdajied
Shillong, Sep 23: Nongkseh made sure they are still in the hunt for the title with a 2-0 win against Rangdajied United in the Shillong Premier League 2026 at the SSA Stadium here today. Goals for Dawanchwa Challam (66) and Aenam Jyrwa (85) settled this match in favour of Nongkseh, in what was their second [] The post SPL: Nongkseh move up with win against Rangdajied first appeared on Highland Post .
Rodri: the fix Real Madrid needed, now fixing Barcelona instead
Highlights Real Madrid trail FC Barcelona by six points after seven rounds of La Liga, sitting fourth on 15 points to Barcelona's 21 Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo has named Rodri as one of the central reasons for Madrid's frustration this season Real Madrid wanted Rodri to fill the midfield gap left by Toni Kroos and Luka Modric; he chose Barcelona instead this summer Rodri has started well at Barcelona, anchoring their unbeaten run so far this season Real Madrid have spent two years looking for someone to replace the control Toni Kroos and Luka Modric once gave their midfield. This summer, they thought they'd found him. Instead, he signed for Barcelona. A six-point gap, and a familiar problem According to Mundo Deportivo, Real Madrid now sit six points behind Barcelona after seven rounds of the season, with a gap in quality between the two sides that's become hard to ignore. The paper singled out Rodri as one of the sharpest sources of regret inside the club not just as a player they missed out on, but as the specific fix for a problem they've been unable to solve since Kroos and Modric left. The pitch Madrid made, and the one that worked Real Madrid's interest in Rodri wasn't new. They'd tracked him for over a year, and when Jos Mourinho returned to the club in June, he reportedly made a personal case to the midfielder about the project he was building. But according to Spanish reports at the time, Madrid's approach dragged while Barcelona moved faster and more decisively, with manager Hansi Flick personally involved in convincing Rodri to choose Camp Nou. By the time Madrid's interest firmed up, Rodri had already told Barcelona he preferred them, largely because their process didn't stall the way Madrid's had. It's a familiar shape for a transfer regret: not a player who never wanted Madrid, but a club that hesitated long enough to lose him anyway. Joao Cancelo of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his teams first goal with teammate Rodri during the LaLiga EA Sports 2026/27 match between FC Barcelona and Real Racing Club de Santander at Spotify Camp Nou on September 16, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain. Alex Caparros/Getty Images Why Barcelona signed him anyway The strange part is that Barcelona didn't obviously need him. Their midfield was arguably the deepest area of Hansi Flick's squad already, stacked with academy talent coming through La Masia. Rodri arrived anyway, in a deal worth a reported 76.5 million, fresh off winning the World Cup with Spain and picking up the tournament's Golden Ball. He made his Barcelona debut off the bench against Athletic Bilbao in August, then made his full debut and his 100th La Liga appearance overall in a 5-0 win over Valencia, sitting deep in front of the back line and giving Pedri license to push further forward. It's exactly the role Madrid imagined him playing for them. What Rodri would have solved at Madrid Real Madrid haven't had a natural successor to Kroos and Modric's control of midfield tempo since both left the club. Rodri, a deep-lying midfielder built for exactly that job, was seen internally as the closest thing to a like-for-like fix available on the market. Instead, Madrid go into this season's title race without him and watch him do the job at Barcelona that they'd hoped he'd do at the Bernabu. Whether that gap closes over the rest of the season is still open. But for now, Mundo Deportivo's read is hard to argue with: Real Madrid didn't lose a transfer race so much as talk themselves out of one.
Deepika's Record Goals: A Testament To Dedication And Expert Guidance
Indian hockey drag-flicker Deepika has made headlines at the Asian Games with a record-breaking 20 goals across three matches, including nine in a single game. The 23-year-old attributes her success not just to her wrestling family's athletic genes but to years of dedicated training and the guidance of coaches Azad Singh, Rupinder Pal Singh, and Taeke Taekema. Despite a career-threatening injury last year, Deepika has made a strong comeback, focusing on skill, consistency, and discipline, with an eye on Olympic qualification.
Goa [India], September 23: Cardiovascular disease kills more Indians than any other condition, accounting for nearly 30% of all deaths in the country. To confront this, Tricog Health India, a Bengaluru-based AI health-tech company, in association with the Directorate of Health Services, Government of Goa, will host the National CVD Summit 2026 in Goa between September 25 and 27, 2026.
Asian Games: My dream has been fulfilled -- Vijay Sharma hails Mirabai Chanus silver medal
Digital Desk | Nagoya, Sep 23 (IANS) Mirabai Chanus historic Asian Games silver medal completed a long-awaited dream for her coach Vijay Sharma, who said the podium finish was equally significant for Indian weightlifting as it ended the countrys 28-year wait for a medal at the continental showpiece. Every coach has a dream. You set certain goals for yourself and think, This is something I have to achieve in my life. One thing that was missing from my list of dreams was an Asian Games medal. Today, I have got that medal, so my dream has been fulfilled. And now, after achieving this, perhaps I can dream of new things, Sharma told IANS. The 32-year-old Chanu lifted a total of 198kg (87kg in snatch and 111kg in clean and jerk) to win the silver medal in the womens 49kg category. Ri Song-gum of North Korea took gold with a 210kg total, and Indonesias Wijayana Luluk Diani Tri won bronze with 191kg. The medal ended a long wait for Chanu at the Asian Games. She missed the 2018 edition due to injury and finished fourth in the 2023 Hangzhou Games after a thigh injury hampered her performance in the clean and jerk. And the silver also filled Chanus medal collection from the Olympics, Asian Games and Commonwealth Games. For Indian weightlifting, the achievement carried even greater significance as it marked the countrys first Asian Games medal in the sport since Karnam Malleswari won silver at the 1998 Bangkok Games. Sharma underlined the wider importance of Chanus achievement and said it could inspire the next generation of Indian weightlifters. This medal is as important to me as it is for the country, and it is equally important for Indian weightlifting. The last medal came in 1998, and we have got another medal today after all these years. So, this medal is important for the next generation of Indian weightlifters because it shows that we can stand up again and win medals at the Asian Games. This medal is very, very important for the entire weightlifting community and for the future of Indian weightlifting. Chanus silver also added to Indias medal tally at the ongoing Asian Games and ensured that her long-awaited pursuit of an Asian Games podium finish finally came to fruition.
Asian Games: Mirabai Chanu seeks Arjuna Award after winning historic silver (Ld)
Digital Desk | Nagoya, Sep 23 (IANS) Star weightlifter Mirabai Chanu Saikhom has requested the government to consider her for the Arjuna Award after finally fulfilling her long-standing dream of winning a medal at the Asian Games with a historic silver medal in the womens 49kg category on Wednesday. I would like to request that the government give me the Arjuna Award. I will be very happy. The Arjuna Award is the biggest. I dont have it. I want it. I will be very happy if the government considers my achievement and awards it to me, Chanu told IANS. The 32-year-old posted a total of 198kg, with a snatch of 87kg and a clean and jerk of 111kg, finishing second behind North Koreas Ri Song-gum who totalled 210kg. Indonesia's Wijayana Luluk Diani Tri took the bronze with 191kg. Chanus wait for an Asian Games podium finish finally ended with the medal. The 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games silver medallist had missed the 2018 Asian Games through injury and finished fourth, agonisingly close, at the 2022 Hangzhou Games battling a thigh injury in her clean and jerk attempts. Reflecting on the emotions of finally achieving the goal she had chased for years, Chanu said the moment brought back memories of another emotional day in her career. Yes, I was very emotional in Glasgow. They were happy tears. Today also I felt like crying. I had tears in my eyes out of happiness, but I didnt cry. I was very happy. I got what I wanted. Today, my dream has come true. I am very happy with this medal. I have been dreaming of winning a medal in the Asian Games for many years. Today, my dream has come true. I am very proud of myself. I have won a silver medal for the country in weightlifting after many years. Chanus silver also ended Indias 28-year wait for an Asian Games weightlifting medal. She became the countrys first medallist in the discipline since Karnam Malleswari had won silver at the 1998 Bangkok Games. The Asian Games silver also completed Chanus collection of medals from the Olympics, Asian Games and Commonwealth Games, adding another landmark achievement to her decorated career. Chanu received the Khel Ratna Award, the nation's highest sports award, in 2018, along with the Padma Shri that same year.
Can you name every 30+ goal season in Europe
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SIR, Form 6, Voter Rolls: EC Responds After Report Flags Objections By 2 Election Commissioners
The Election Commission has rejected reports of differences among its members over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, saying all decisions were taken unanimously. The Indian Express reported that Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi had raised objections on several issues, including voter registration, deletion and restoration of names, electoral data access and the handling of appeals. The report also highlighted concerns over changes to Form 6, access to the ERO Net database, pending appeals in West Bengal and a software-related issue involving 97 voters in Goa. The EC acknowledged that the two Commissioners had raised concerns over certain aspects of the exercise but said these did not amount to disagreement with final decisions. It maintained that all SIR-related decisions had the approval of all three Commissioners.
Indian Hotels Company gains on opening Ginger Goa, Arpora
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Asian Games 2026: Deepika Sehrawat Scores Record Nine Goals As India Thrash Thailand 20-1
Deepika Sehrawat took her Asian Games tally to 20 goals after scoring nine against Thailand, while India secured a third straight win and topped Pool B.
Glenmark Pharma gets EIR for Goa facility from US FDA
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals said that it has received the establishment inspection report (EIR) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) for its formulations manufacturing facility in Goa, India.
The US is badly losing its trade war with China
Xi Jinping's upcoming visit marks the first Chinese state visit to the United States since 2015. US-China trade policies initiated in 2018 have not achieved their intended goals, despite some superficial successes. China's trade position has strengthened, and it continues to be a leading manufacturer and exporter. US tariffs and export controls have led to unintended consequences that impact American companies and consumers.
Asian Games 2026: Deepika's Record 9 Goals Powers India To 20-1 Win Over Thailand in Womens Hockey
Deepika was unstoppable from penalty corners, converting all her nine attempts to script the record haul
India's women's hockey team achieved a remarkable victory over Thailand by scoring 20 goals in their match. Deepika led the team with nine goals, supported by teammates Navneet Kaur and Rutuja Dadaso Pisal. Previously, India won matches against Uzbekistan and Indonesia with significant scorelines. India's men's kabaddi teams also secured victories on the same day, contributing to a successful outing.
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Asiad Hockey: Deepika's 9-goal blitz as India crush Thailand 20-1
India's women's hockey team secured a resounding 20-1 victory over Thailand at the Asian Games, with drag-flicker Deepika Sehrawat setting a new record by scoring nine goals in a single match. This marked India's third consecutive win in Pool B, maintaining their top position ahead of their upcoming match against hosts Japan.
Entire Nation Hopes That Legends Virat, Rohit Win 2027 ODI WC For India: Rinku Singh
ODI World Cup: Middle-order batter Rinku Singh has expressed hope that veteran stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma feature in the 2027 ODI World Cup and help India lift the coveted trophy. At the same time, Rinku mentioned that he wants to break the perception of being a single-format player by earning a Test cap. Rinku, who has played two ODIs and 48 T20Is so far, was a member of India's victorious 2026 T20 World Cup campaign on home soil earlier this year. They are legends, both Virat bhaiya and Rohit bhaiya. Not just me, but the entire nation hopes that they play in the World Cup and are part of the team that goes on to win it. It would be a huge moment for the whole country, as who knows, it could be their last World Cup. So, it would be huge if they can win it for India. It would be huge for them as well, because we havent won the World Cup in a long time. We last won it in 2011. So, we hope both of them are with the team, and that they lift that trophy, Rinku said to JioStar. While he gained instant global fame after hitting five consecutive sixes in an over during an IPL 2023 match for Kolkata Knight Riders against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad, Rinku stated that his primary career goal is to get more World Cup wins. Right now, people know me for hitting those five sixes in one over. Whats on my mind right now is that I want to win the World Cup for Team India, being part of the team, contributing with the bat and helping India win the World Cup. I want people to know me more for that, rather than just the five sixes. Having established himself as a reliable finisher in T20s, though he was omitted from Indias squads after the tour of Zimbabwe in July, Rinku rejected the tag of being purely a white-ball specialist and pointed to his solid record in domestic red-ball cricket. Theres a bit of that perception that Im just a one-format player. But you can look at my average in domestic cricket, whether its in one-dayers or four-day matches. I have a dream of playing Test cricket for India as well. So, people shouldnt view me as a single-format player. I can play all three formats, and I do play all three formats in domestic cricket. But for India, I play only one format at the moment. On his evolving leadership credentials, Rinku said hes still a work in progress, while continuing to observe experienced leaders in both domestic and franchise cricket. Im still growing as far as captaincy is concerned. I was captaining in the UP League, and I became champion with my team. Last season, I was the vice-captain in the IPL. So, Im learning the ropes of captaincy, a bit from Ajju bhai (Ajinkya Rahane) at KKR and from many others. I played a lot with Surya bhai, so I kept observing him in the Indian team for two years and watching how he leads. Im working on my leadership skills, and hopefully, something good is in store for me in captaincy. On his evolving leadership credentials, Rinku said hes still a work in progress, while continuing to observe experienced leaders in both domestic and franchise cricket. Im still growing as far as captaincy is concerned. I was captaining in the UP League, and I became champion with my team. Last season, I was the vice-captain in the IPL. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Whenever I do something good, I think back to where I was and how far I have come from there. Its all Gods blessing. So, I keep looking back at how far I have come, he concluded. Article Source: IANS
9 Goals In 1 Match: Deepika Sehrawat Makes Asian Games Hockey History As India Thrash Thailand 20-1
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Zoho launches Zia Chat, enters vertical SaaS with seven industry apps
Homegrown software company Zoho on Wednesday launched Zia Chat, a unified AI interface for businesses, and announced its entry into vertical SaaS with seven industry-specific applications spanning retail, automotive, BFSI, healthcare, education, real estate and restaurants. Zia Chat is built natively into Zoho's ecosystem and gives users a single conversational interface to find information, generate leads, resolve support issues and analyse data across sales, marketing, support, HR and finance functions, the company said. Our goal is to commoditise intelligence so customers can get work done, without incurring high costs on tokens, Sridhar Vembu, Chief Scientist and Co-founder, Zoho, said at a briefing. Zia Chat will reduce token consumption for users, and will be available for early access in a month, initially in English. There is an interface crisis, and people spend too much time searching for the right context and data. We strip away the UIs (user interfaces) of different
Can you name the top 25 Premier League goalscorers of the 2010s?
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Harmanpreet, Smriti, Shafali, Deepti Revel In Back-to-back Asian Games Gold Medal Triumph
Captain Harmanpreet Kaur: Captain Harmanpreet Kaur praised Indias clinical run in winning the gold medal in Asian Games for the second successive time, while vice-captain Smriti Mandhana, opener Shafali Verma and all-rounder Deepti Sharma spoke of immense pride in watching the national anthem play on foreign soil once more. After winning a gold medal in the Asian Games in Hangzhou in 2023, India defended it with aplomb with a stellar 147-run win over Sri Lanka at the Korogi Sports Park on Tuesday. It was also the second straight win over Sri Lanka after having defeated them in the recent Asia Cup 2026 final held in Dubai earlier this month. The gold medal platform has opened. Our first gold medal has arrived. It's a very special feeling. Ever since we arrived in Japan and started preparing for the Asian Games, we had only one goal in mind - to win the gold medal. So this day is a very special day for us. Ever since the Asia Cup began, everyone wanted to set some standards and match them every day. The way the team played throughout the tournament, it was a very dominating performance. As a captain, it was a very good thing for me that everyone contributed so well and gave outstanding performances. So it felt good that we enjoyed so much on the ground. The atmosphere was great. Everyone played well together and we were able to create good memories. We got to see good achievements. It felt good that we won two back-to-back tournaments, Harmanpreet said in a video posted on BCCIs social media accounts on Wednesday. She also extended her best wishes to the rest of the Indian contingent. Best wishes and I'm sure that all the athletes will get opportunities in the future. Best wishes to all of them and I hope we'll get the maximum number of gold medals. Smriti, meanwhile, highlighted the significance of bouncing back strongly from the early exit made in this years T20 World Cup in England and the quest to maintain high standards. The last one in China was a pretty special one. Here again in Japan, I'm very proud to see the tricolour going high and the national anthem playing - I think it's a very proud moment. It's been good, I mean, after a disappointing World Cup, it's good to come back in winning ways. The Asia Cup and Asian Games are important tournaments, but we'll have to keep doing this against better opponents. I never imagined as a kid that I'll be playing for India ever and give it all - scoring runs or winning matches for India. So it's a special occasion for all of us and the Indian fans as well who've been right there and me and the team and it's just the start, I guess, she stated. Shafali, who achieved a long-cherished milestone of hitting a T20I century in the semi-final clash against Bangladesh, expressed sheer joy at standing atop the podium. Victory always brings happiness thats all I would say. Team unity has gotten really strong and winning more trophies and medals give the team confidence, I would say. So I think we all are so happy about that. When I started playing in my childhood, my favourite format was T20. I think it was my childhood dream to score a hundred whenever I debut for the Indian team. I made my debut in 2019. and since then, I've been manifesting that I want to score a hundred in T20. It took me a long time to get the hundred, but I'm happy and glad it came. I will try to be in that moment again and again and I'm so happy about that. It's the best feeling to go on the podium and wear that gold medal around my neck. It's the best feeling. When I saw my countrys flag flying high, I was so very happy, she said. When I started playing in my childhood, my favourite format was T20. I think it was my childhood dream to score a hundred whenever I debut for the Indian team. I made my debut in 2019. and since then, I've been manifesting that I want to score a hundred in T20. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories We prepared for this moment and at the end, we won the gold medal. So it feels really good. I'm so happy to have won the first gold medal of 2026 for India. It's a very proud moment. Article Source: IANS
Ex-Australia Pacer Ashley Noffke Appointed As Netherlands Men's Team Head Coach
KNCB Chief Executive Officer Huib: Former Australia fast bowler Ashley Noffke has been appointed as head coach of the Netherlands men's cricket team on an initial two-year deal running till 2028, said the Royal Dutch Cricket Association (KNCB). Noffke, 49, replaces Ryan Cook after the latter decided to step down from his role to spend more time with his family. Noffke, who till recently was assistant and bowling coach with the Pakistan mens team, including in the third Test at Edgbaston, takes charge with an immediate focus on steering the Dutch side through the qualification pathways for the 2027 ODI World Cup and the 2028 T20 World Cup. I'm looking forward to working with the Dutch men's team, which has become a fixture at the T20 World Cups. This is a talented, motivated group, and my goal is to help continue that development and move the programme forward. My approach starts with connection, before the tactic or the plan. I can't wait to get started, Noffke said in a statement on Wednesday. Noffke played one ODI and two T20Is for Australia and represented Queensland, Western Australia, four English county sides - Durham, Middlesex, Gloucestershire, and Worcestershire in first-class cricket. He also turned out for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the landmark opening match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2008. Over a distinguished playing career, the former right-arm quick bagged 386 first-class wickets and scored 3,766 runs and became one of only three Australians to achieve the 500-run and 50-wicket double in a single domestic season. Following his transition to coaching, Noffke built a formidable reputation across major franchise and international setups. He led Brisbane Heat to a WBBL title, secured a WNCL trophy with Queensland Fire, and coached London Spirit to their inaugural title in The Hundred. He also worked as assistant coach and bowling coach of the UP Warriorz in the Women's Premier League (WPL) in India. After heading Otagos mens programme in New Zealand, Noffke served as assistant coach and bowling lead for the Pakistan men's team alongside Mike Hesson, where he guided the side to the 2026 T20 World Cup Super 8s and the 2025 Asia Cup final. Following his transition to coaching, Noffke built a formidable reputation across major franchise and international setups. He led Brisbane Heat to a WBBL title, secured a WNCL trophy with Queensland Fire, and coached London Spirit to their inaugural title in The Hundred. He also worked as assistant coach and bowling coach of the UP Warriorz in the Women's Premier League (WPL) in India. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories We thank Ryan Cook for the huge strides he made with the men's programme, technically, tactically and in terms of fitness. Noffke doesn't inherit talent and hope for the best. He builds the environment that talent needs to last, and we couldn't be more pleased to have him leading that work, he said. Article Source: IANS
Rs 1.68 crore investments, Rs 89,000 monthly MF SIP. Can this 40-year-old investor retire at 50?
A 40-year-old investor based in Pune is on a mission to retire by age 50 while providing for her two childrens education. With savings of Rs 1.68 crore from diverse investments, she plans to pay off her home loan by December 2026. Experts suggest she aim for a retirement fund between Rs 4-4.5 crore and adapt her investment strategy as her financial goals draw near.
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Asiad 2026: Jugraj, Abhishek, Dilpreet hat-tricks power India to 16-1 win
Dragflicker Jugraj Singh, strikers Abhishek and Dilpreet Singh scored a hat-trick each as the Indian men's hockey team hammered a lowly Sri Lanka 16-1 in its second Pool A match at the Asian Games here on Tuesday. India had earlier defeated Indonesia 13-1. Jugraj (10th, 22nd, 42nd and 53rd) scored four goals, while Abhishek (11th, 17th, 49th), and Dilpreet (30th, 38th, 55th) scored three field goals each. Skipper Harmanpreet Singh (16th, 45th), Mandeep Singh (5th), Sukhjeet Singh (29th), Manpreet Singh (31st), and Vivek Sagar Prasad (36th) also found the net. Sri Lanka's lone goal -- their first against India in the Asian Games history -- was scored by Suresh Rathnayake in the 50th minute. India will next play South Korea on Thursday. The Indians were expectedly the dominant side from the onset as they controlled the proceedings against the unfancied Lankans. It took India just five minutes to break the deadlock when Mandeep scored from an assist from Abhishek. About five minute
Jammu and Kashmir Bank is set to issue a recruitment notification for assistant and officer-level positions within the next few days, Managing Director and CEO Amitava Chatterjee said on Tuesday. Speaking during the banks 88th Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) here, Chatterjee said the bank had finalised negotiations with the agency that would conduct the recruitment examinations for Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. After 2021, the bank is going for recruitment of both assistants as well as officers. The agreement for conducting the examinations for Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh is being finalised, and the bank will come out with a notification in a few days, Chatterjee said. He said the recruitment would be carried out in accordance with the banks operational requirements and would also take into account the need for employees with proficiency in local languages. As far as the bank is concerned, we will do what we have done in the past. There is a requirement for people with local language proficiency, though the numbers will be limited, he said. Chatterjee said the banks presence across 22 states outside Jammu and Kashmir had created a requirement for personnel familiar with local languages. The bank is present in 22 states outside Jammu and Kashmir, and we need people with local language proficiency to serve customers there. So, the bank may decide in future to hire a few employees to support our existing staff strength, he said. The recruitment announcement came during the banks 88th AGM, chaired by Part-time Non-Executive Chairman S. Krishnan and attended by Chatterjee, members of the Board, senior management, shareholders and other stakeholders. The recruitment announcement came during the banks 88th AGM, which was chaired by Part-time Non-Executive Chairman S. Krishnan and attended by Chatterjee, members of the Board, senior management, shareholders and other stakeholders. The AGM was held under the theme Trust, Tradition and Transformation. Addressing shareholders, Krishnan said the banks future growth would have to be aligned with its wider economic and social contribution to the region. Our past gives us identity. Our present gives us strength. Our future gives us responsibility. Trust is our inheritance. Tradition is our anchor. Transformation is our obligation, he said. He also highlighted the banks role in supporting entrepreneurship and said its participation in Mission YUVA was significant in creating economic opportunities for a new generation of entrepreneurs. On digital transformation, Krishnan said technology should ultimately serve the objective of improving customer experience and making banking simpler, safer and more accessible. Chatterjee, meanwhile, said the bank had maintained its growth trajectory despite challenging circumstances and had recorded its fourth consecutive year of record profitability. Notwithstanding the challenging circumstances, your Bank maintained its growth trajectory and delivered a fourth consecutive year of record profitability. Net profit reached an all-time high of Rs 2,363 crore, registering year-on-year growth of 13.5%. The growth momentum has continued into the current financial year. By June 2026, the Bank crossed the historic milestone of Rs 3 trillion in total business, he said. Chatterjee said the banks performance reflected improvements across profitability, asset quality, efficiency and capital strength. These outcomes demonstrate that our progress is broad-based, with profitability, asset quality, efficiency and capital strength advancing together. For our investors, this represents a resilient and increasingly diversified franchise, supported by strong fundamentals and a clear strategy for long-term value creation. As we grow, our focus will remain on the quality and sustainability of earnings rather than growth in isolation, he said. On digital banking, he said investments in digital platforms, data analytics, cybersecurity and process automation were improving customer experience and operational efficiency. The rapid growth of up to 94% in digital transactions during FY 2025-26 demonstrates the increasing trust customers place in our digital ecosystem, he said. Chatterjee said the bank would continue to invest in its workforce and technology while strengthening cybersecurity and customer experience. As we reflect with pride on a legacy spanning nearly nine decades, we remain conscious of the responsibility that accompanies it. Our aspiration is clear: to become the Bank of Choice. Towards this goal, we will continue to invest in our people and technology, reinforce cybersecurity, improve customer experience and institutionalise a culture of innovation and excellence, he said. During the question-and-answer session, shareholders raised queries on various aspects of the banks operations, including recruitment. Chatterjee responded to the questions. DGM and Company Secretary Mohammad Shafi Mir also read out the Auditors Report, comments of the Comptroller and Auditor General and the Secretarial Audit Report. He informed shareholders that the e-voting results and Scrutinizers Report would be made available on the websites of the bank, its registrar and transfer agent, and the stock exchanges within two working days of the conclusion of the AGM. The AGM concluded with shareholders appreciating the banks performance during the financial year 2025-26.
Recruitment notification within days: J&K Bank MD & CEO
Srinagar, Sep 22: Jammu & Kashmir Bank on Tuesday held 88th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of its shareholders here at SKICC. Banks Part-time Non-Executive Chairman S. Krishnan chaired the AGM - themed Trust, Tradition and Transformation - in the presence of MD & CEO Amitava Chatterjee and the Banks Directors on the Board, including Financial Commissioner (Additional Chief Secretary) Shailendra Kumar (IAS), representing the majority shareholder and promoter, i.e. the J&K Government; Commissioner and Secretary of the Finance Department, Ladakh UT, Tsewang Tharchin (IAS), who was recently recommended by the Banks Board for appointment as a Non-Executive Non-Independent Director. Along with a large number of valued shareholders, the meeting was attended by the Banks Executive Director Sudhir Gupta, Chief General Managers, General Managers, Deputy General Managers, Company Secretary, Chief Financial Officer, Scrutinizer, auditors and other senior officers, besides members of the media fraternity. Addressing the shareholders, Chairman S. Krishnan captured the essence of theme, saying, Our past gives us identity. Our present gives us strength. Our future gives us responsibility. Trust is our inheritance. Tradition is our anchor. Transformation is our obligation. Chairman emphasised that the Banks progress must ultimately be measured by its wider contribution. The question before us is therefore not simply: How large can the Bank become? It is: How significant can the Bank become in the economic and social transformation of the region and beyond?, he said. He also spoke about the continuity of Banks role in enabling entrepreneurship. Chairman said, In the 1930s, the challenge was to create access to organised finance so that people could participate in economic activity. Today, the opportunity is to use finance to enable a new generation to create economic activity. The purpose remains remarkably similar. Only the opportunity has become larger, which makes Banks participation in Mission YUVA particularly significant. Reflecting on the Banks ongoing transformation, he said, Technology is the means. Customer experience is the end. As the Bank expands its digital capabilities, the objective must be to make banking simpler, safer and more accessible. The Chairman also placed on record the Boards appreciation for the leadership of MD & CEO Amitava Chatterjee and his management team, acknowledging their commitment in translating the Banks strategic direction into performance. He further commended employees across the Bank for their dedication, resilience and professionalism, describing them as custodians of relationships that have sustained J&K Bank for generations and, in the truest sense, its living Bank. Speaking on the occasion, MD & CEO Amitava Chatterjee said, Notwithstanding the challenging circumstances, your Bank maintained its growth trajectory and delivered a fourth consecutive year of record profitability. Net profit reached an all-time high of Rs 2,363 crore, registering year-on-year growth of 13.5%. The growth momentum has continued into the current financial year. By June 2026, the Bank crossed the historic milestone of Rs 3 trillion in total business. This milestone is particularly significant because the journey from Rs 2 lakh crore to Rs 3 lakh crore has been completed in a relatively short period, demonstrating the growing strength and scale of our franchise. These outcomes demonstrate that our progress is broad-based, with profitability, asset quality, efficiency and capital strength advancing together. For our investors, this represents a resilient and increasingly diversified franchise, supported by strong fundamentals and a clear strategy for long-term value creation. As we grow, our focus will remain on the quality and sustainability of earnings rather than growth in isolation, he added. Reflecting on the Banks digital transformation, he stated, Our investments in digital platforms, data analytics, cybersecurity and process automation are improving customer experience and making our operations more efficient and responsive. The rapid growth of up to 94% in digital transactions during FY 2025-26 demonstrates the increasing trust customers place in our digital ecosystem. Laying out the way forward, the MD & CEO said, As we reflect with pride on a legacy spanning nearly nine decades, we remain conscious of the responsibility that accompanies it. Our aspiration is clear: to become the Bank of Choice. Towards this goal, we will continue to invest in our people and technology, reinforce cybersecurity, improve customer experience and institutionalise a culture of innovation and excellence. He concluded by placing on record his gratitude to our customers for their enduring trust, our shareholders for their continued confidence, our directors for their invaluable guidance and our employees for their dedication. Thereafter, the Banks DGM & Company Secretary Mohammad Shafi Mir read out the Auditors Report, the comments of the Comptroller and Auditor General (C&AG) and the Secretarial Audit Report and provided a brief background of each business item to be transacted at the AGM. He also informed the participants that the results of e-voting, along with the Scrutinizers Report, will be available on the websites of the Bank, RTA and Stock Exchanges within two working days from the conclusion of the AGM. The meeting concluded with the question-answer session, wherein shareholders asked questions and MD & CEO Amitava Chatterjee answered all the queries to the satisfaction of the shareholders. Responding to a query regarding recruitment, MD &CEO said that the Bank will soon issue a recruitment notification for posts of associates and officers in J&K and Ladakh. Notably, the shareholders appreciated the Banks consistently improving performance during the financial year 2025-26.
Nutrition: Its More Than What We Put on Our Plate
PRIYANKA G BANSAL | APARNA MUKHREE What did you eat today? It is one of the most ordinary questions we ask. We ask it at the dinner table, over a phone call, or simply to keep a conversation going. Yet those four words carry a question that matters to every one of us: are we giving our bodies what they need to grow, function and stay healthy? Nutrition shapes how a child grows, how an adolescent develops, how a woman experiences pregnancy, how an adult stays healthy and how an older person stays active. In that sense, nutrition is not just about food. It runs through the story of our health at every stage of life. That is why Poshan Maah, observed every September, is more than a yearly reminder to eat healthy. It is a moment to pause and ask a bigger question: as India's food habits and health needs change, are our nutrition choices keeping up? India's nutrition story is changing, and it is growing more complex. Undernutrition and micronutrient deficiencies remain serious concerns, even as overweight, obesity and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are on the rise. In effect, we are dealing with too little, too much and, at times, simply the wrong mix, all at once. A picture like this calls for an equally broad response. Government programmes and public health initiatives are increasingly addressing the many sides of health. Their work ranges from screening and early detection of NCDs such as obesity and hypertension to promoting healthier food choices, cutting down on excess oil and encouraging physical activity. Initiatives such as the Eat Right India Movement and Khelo India carry a simple but powerful message: prevention is not just about avoiding disease; it is about building healthier lives. From evidence to action At the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), nutrition has long been a core area of work. Through its network of institutes and research grants, ICMR works across the full journey: understanding nutrition problems and what drives them, generating and bringing together evidence, testing interventions in real-world settings, and translating findings into policies and programmes. This work covers long-standing challenges such as anaemia and childhood undernutrition, as well as newer frontiers such as the gut microbiome, nutrigenomics, metabolomics, and emerging technologies for assessing nutrition and personalising approaches to health. The emphasis is increasingly on turning evidence into solutions. This means developing and evaluating food- and behaviour-based approaches that are scientifically sound, affordable, acceptable and practical in everyday life. Research is also looking beyond the health sector, at how agriculture, food systems and dietary choices can work together to improve nutrition and help prevent NCDs. The rainbow on the plate At the heart of all this is a simple idea: diet diversity matters. A healthy plate need not be complicated. Think of it as a rainbowdifferent colours, different foods and, importantly, different nutrients. Vegetables and fruits, green leafy vegetables, whole grains and millets, pulses, nuts and seeds, milk or other protein sources all have a place. The goal is not to create a perfect plate at every meal, but to build a diverse diet across the day. The rainbow plate is more than a colourful picture. It carries a practical lesson: no single food can provide everything our body needs. India already has an extraordinary variety of grains, pulses, vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds and traditional foods across regions. We do not always need to search for the next superfood; sometimes, we simply need to rediscover the diversity already present in our own food traditions. At the same time, nutrition is rarely about putting foods into neat boxes of good and bad. Portion, frequency, preparation, nutrient composition and the overall dietary pattern all matter. A traditional food is not automatically healthy simply because it is traditional, just as a packaged food is not automatically unhealthy merely because it is packaged. The bigger picture is what matters: the diet as a whole. The nutrition transition is visible There is another change that is increasingly hard to ignore. The rise in overweight and obesity illustrates why Indias nutrition agenda has to address both deficiency and excess. Data from successive rounds of the National Family Health Survey show a steady increase in the combined prevalence of overweight and obesity among both women and men. Note: Overweight/obesity is defined as BMI 25 kg/m. Figures are for adults aged 1549 years. Source: National Family Health Survey (NFHS-3, 200506; NFHS-4, 201516; NFHS-5, 201921; NFHS-6, 202324). The next phase of nutrition research will need to be more integratedand more closely connected to real life. We need a better understanding of changing dietary patterns, vulnerable groups and the drivers of unhealthy diets. We need to know what works, for whom, where and at what scale. Stronger links between agriculture, food systems, nutrition and health, better use of technology and data, and greater attention to preventing diet-related NCDs will be central to this next phase. Most importantly, we need to move beyond simply describing nutrition problems. The real opportunity is to anticipate them, prevent them and develop solutions that people can actually use in everyday life. Because ultimately, nutrition is not about following a perfect diet. It is about the thousands of ordinary choices we make, meal after meal. What is on our plate today is also a little bit of the health we are building for tomorrow. Perhaps that is the simplest way to understand Poshannot just adding years to life, but adding health to those years. (The authors are Scientist E, ICMR Hqrs., New Delhi and Scientist F, Head, Division of RCN and Clinical Trials Unit, ICMR Hqrs., New Delhi, respectively. Courtesy: PIB
All Hail Modis New Pain-for-gain Plan!
Praying for the longevity of the Prime Minister is a signal in code; crucial elections in Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Goa and Manipur are due within the next five months. Organised and coordinated lighting of lamps is part of voter engagement, signifying the role of Modi as the guardian spirit who can repel the Bharat Todo Gang, a rather ugly euphemism for parties in Opposition to the Bharatiya Janata Party
Home Minister Amit Shah sets three-year target for a drug-free India
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has set a three-year deadline to eradicate drug trade. He announced this goal while inaugurating the Third National Conference of Anti-Narcotics Task Force. A vision document with definite targets and timelines has been prepared for this mission. This roadmap aims for the welfare of youth and involves all stakeholders. The focus is now on moving from meeting to mission and from seizure to dismantling networks.
Mindgrove targets year-end launch for secure IoT chip, Vision SoC next year
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Amit Shah says govt will collectively succeed in uprooting drug trade from India by 2029
New Delhi, Sep 22: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah today inaugurated the 3rd National Conference of Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) Heads of States/UTs in New Delhi. On this occasion, the Union Home Minister launched Television Commercials (TVCs) to spread awareness against narcotic substances and laid the foundation stone of new zonal complexes of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in Lucknow and Dehradun. During the event, the best-performing ANTF of States and UTs were also honoured. In addition, the Union Home Minister launched the newly designed website of the NCB. In the two-day conference organised by the NCB, ANTF heads from 36 States and Union Territories, along with representatives of concerned government departments and other stakeholders, are participating. In his address, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, we have for the past five years been taking one step after another in an effort to achieve the difficult goal of a drug free India. He said that the time has now come to deliver a decisive blow against narcotics, which have become the most serious threat to the country and the world, and to achieve victory through collective efforts. Shah said that by 31 December 2029, we will collectively succeed in uprooting the drug trade from India. Shah said that in the past five years we have achieved success against several challenges such as terrorism in Kashmir, insurgency in the Northeast and the problem of Naxalism. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) with the cooperation of all the states, we have ended these major problems that have confronted the country for decades. He said that the fight against drugs is the most difficult of all battles, but we cannot abandon this fight. Shah said that to build a Viksit Bharat by 2047, to save future generations and to connect the youth with Indias development, the only option before us is to make India drug-free. We will have to fight this problem unitedly and with passion, and we must achieve victory. Union Home Minister said that the Vision Document 2026-2029 is like the Gita for all those involved in this fight. This Vision Document has been prepared with great effort after discussions with more than 35 departments. He said that we have prepared the complete roadmap after taking suggestions from all stakeholders, and it has been given to everyone with definite targets. Targets and timelines have also been fixed in it. The Home Minister said that it will also be reviewed after some time. Shah added that the MHA or the NCB cannot do all this alone. We all have to fight this battle with top priority and complete dedication, and we have to win it as well. Shah said that it should be our shared responsibility and resolve to end this menace of drugs that is hollowing out future generations. Our resolve should be that we will not allow even one gram of drugs to enter the country from anywhere in the world, nor will even one gram of drugs go from our country to the world. He said that we have prepared this roadmap with a resolve for the welfare of youth across the world. Shah said that we will have to work for a drug-free India with sensitivity, with an understanding of its importance, and as the topmost priority. He said Meet once the parents and siblings of even one young person afflicted by drugs. Until you meet them, intensity in this fight cannot arise in you. A weeping, wailing mother, a younger sister, and a boy who ranked in the top 10 in the Class 10 board examination is slowly moving towards death, while his helpless parents watch. There can be no greater sorrow than this for anyone, and for us too it is a national loss. A talented child who was going to contribute to Indias development in the days to come - his life is ending midway. There can be no greater loss than this for us and for the country. Union Home Minister said that we have to fight the battle against drugs with clarity. He said that the focal points of this fight have already been identified, and a roadmap has also been prepared at the state level to take intelligence, investigation, financial action and prosecution in one direction. Shah said that in the first ANTF conference we had created an institutional mechanism and strengthened it. In the second ANTF conference, we discussed capability, action and execution in order to convert that mechanism into action. Today, the third ANTF conference will convert this roadmap into a decisive battle. Shah said that whatever we have done so far is not enough. Until the Principal of every school, the Patwari of the village, the PSI of the police station, the Director General of Police and the Chief Secretary of the state, and even the Home Secretary of the Government of India, work in one direction, we will not achieve success. He said that todays conference is the most important because this time we will move forward towards complete victory by fixing Target, Timeline and Accountability. Union Home Minister said that we now have to move from Meeting to Mission, from Reporting to Result, from Seizure to the dismantling of Networks, and from Case to Conviction. He said that until all departments of the state governments and the Government of India engage in this work, we cannot move forward. Shah said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set the target of building a Viksit Bharat by August 15, 2047 before the 140 crore citizens of the country, when India will be at the forefront globally in every sector. He said that if we are to achieve this goal, we cannot do so with a youth power and future generation hollowed out by addiction. He stated that India is the youngest country in the world, which is why the threat is also the largest for us in the global context. This is our necessity because the health, skills, labour, and thinking capacity of the youth alone can lead the country to that goal, and drugs damage all four of these capacities. Union Home Minister said that for emerging challenges such as synthetic drugs, diversion of precursor chemicals, new communication technologies, dark-net, drug markets, crypto, dead-drop delivery systems, and international drug networks, a team of officers who think 'out-of-the-box' should be constituted in every state, and success should be shared and implemented across the entire nation. Shah stated that the Vision Document 20262029 rests on four pillars: Enforcement, intelligence & operations, Control of precursor & synthetic drugs, Demand & harm reduction, and Capacity building & coordination. Over 100 targets have been categorized across these four pillars. Under the target of registering 1 lakh Nashamukt Mitras outlined in the Vision Document, various ministries have registered 46,780 Nashamukt Mitras so far, and they are already operational. To take this campaign to the grassroots level, Nashamukt Mitras will visit 10 lakh schools, colleges, and institutions across the country in the coming days to caution the youth and sensitize campus directors. Shah said that today we are discussing converting the roadmap into results, and the most crucial element of the brainstorming taking place over these two days is compassion. Our goal should be to transform the ANTF into an Anti-Narco Mission Command, and State Chief Secretaries will need to adopt a different approach regarding manpower, technology, budget, and other resources. The Home Minister added that the Government of India is emphasizing technology and forensics in capacity building. Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation stated that instead of maintaining a seizure-centric approach, we must move forward with the objective of dismantling entire networks. Our priority, along with backward-forward investigation, must also include financial investigation and tracing digital links. Our strike must hit the funds earned by drug dealers. Shah said that cartels must be targeted at three levels: the entry point, the inter-state distribution system, and the local sales networks within districts. Further, districts will be categorized into three clusters: those where drugs are manufactured or enter the country, those serving as transportation corridors, and those where consumption takes place. Union Home Minister stated that we must increase the utilization of PITNDPS, as there is a strong need for it in the country. A complete roadmap from investigation to conviction must be formulated in coordination with public prosecutors. A dedicated campaign must be launched to deport foreign accused present in India and blacklist them so they can never re-enter the country. Moreover, the fugitives who are supplying drugs to the country from abroad should be caught and brought before the Indian courts. By targeting borders and production centres, all loopholes must be plugged. Every ANTF should integrate the entire process of converting information to actionable intelligence into the work culture of their respective state police force. The Home Minister expressed confidence that we will succeed in this fight against drugs and emerge victorious. Participation in this national conference will assist states, departments, and agencies under the 'Whole of Government Approach' to move forward with renewed resolve to effectively combat drug trafficking across the country over the next three years. The deliberations held during the conference will help strengthen the effective enforcement of drug control laws and make the strategies adopted to protect the country's youth from drugs more impactful. This national event will provide an effective platform to bolster a future-ready partnership between the NCB and ANTFs of States and Union Territories to tackle drug abuse and fulfil the pledge of a Nasha Mukt Bharat.
Barcelona on course to smash record for top-scoring season of all-time
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SPL: Langsning go top with solid win over Nangkiew Irat
Shillong, Sep 22: Defending champions Langsning powered their way to the top of the Shillong Premier League 2026 table after beating Nangkiew Irat 3-0 at the SSA Stadium here today. Samuel Phawa (65), Syed Ahmed (70) and Mebanshngain Kurkalang (79) were the scorers, with all the goals coming in the second half. Langsning now have [] The post SPL: Langsning go top with solid win over Nangkiew Irat first appeared on Highland Post .
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T20 World Cup: India captain Shreyas Iyer praised Japan for their spirited performance and hailed the efforts behind the historic five-over contest after India held their nerve to edge the hosts by two runs in Sano on Tuesday. First, congratulations to Japan and India for 75 years of diplomatic relationship. It's something that we keep talking about every now and then when we arrive, Iyer said after the match. Talking about today's occasion, it was a long travel for us. It took us three hours to reach here, but at the back of our mind, we had only one thing, that we want to play the game, excite the crowd who has come to see the game and the supporters who've been thriving to see to it that this match was organised, he added. The game started only after an almost 2.5-hour delay caused by the wet outfield and was finally limited to five overs per side. India were all out for 32 runs on a score of 4, following the effective use of the conditions by Japan's spinners, Iyer scoring 16 off 12 balls. Japan then nearly reached 33, but India held on to the total by two runs, with Washington Sundar taking two wickets and Axar Patel maintaining control. The fact that the match took place despite the difficult circumstances, Iyer stated, made the event special. So congratulations to everyone who has been present over here to deliver this particular game, and it's come out so fantastic. Even though it was five overs, I personally feel that at least we got a game to see and to honestly experience such a great performance from Japanese team and also Indian players as well. Yeah, overall, I feel it was an exciting game and yeah, honestly they were also brilliant with their performances, he stated. The victory was also Indias 200th in T20 internationals, including Super Over wins, while Japans performance gave them plenty of encouragement ahead of their Asian Games campaign. For Iyer, the match also provided an opportunity to lead the T20 World Cup champions and Asian Games gold medalists, a responsibility he said he relishes. I think it's a pleasure to be leading the Indian team with the performances you've seen in the past, winning so many trophies. It's a great responsibility as well, but without responsibility, it doesn't come pressure, and I feel that I thrive under pressure. So it's a great role for me, and I always feel that the captaincy is something that gets the best out of me, so I'm always loving to explore this, he mentioned. I think it's a pleasure to be leading the Indian team with the performances you've seen in the past, winning so many trophies. It's a great responsibility as well, but without responsibility, it doesn't come pressure, and I feel that I thrive under pressure. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories See, that is the eventual goal, but it's important that we take one step at a time. First we go to Nagoya, assess the conditions and have the awareness how the wicket is going to play. I'm sure there are other teams as well who come with the same motive, but for us it's about setting a standard and keep going beyond that and not think about what has happened in the past or what's going to come. So the more we stick to the present, the better for us, Iyer concluded. Article Source: IANS
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Sano International Cricket Ground: Japan captain Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming said his side could take immense pride from pushing two-time world champions India to the final ball despite suffering a narrow two-run defeat in their historic T20I clash at the Sano International Cricket Ground. I think I've been saying to a few other guys, that when it gets that close, it's actually a little bit tougher to take, and the emotions are running pretty high in our group. But the fact that we were able to run the best team in the world, in my opinion, to the last ball of a game is pretty special, Kadowaki-Fleming said. To hear someone like Shreyas talking about the progression of Japan cricket is still quite surreal. So, extremely proud of our group and the broader cricket community that we were able to make this game happen. Kadowaki-Fleming also acknowledged the contribution of everyone involved in staging the match, including title sponsor Suzuki, the BCCI and the Japan Cricket Association (JCA). And without Suzuki, the title sponsor, without the BCCI, to who we're very grateful, and the JCA, this game wouldn't have been possible. And even beyond that, there were people working on this ground through the whole night, volunteers, our female team who are here as well to support us, worked through the night to make this game happen, he said. So, feeling extremely proud, not only of my team at the moment, but also the broader community. Japan were restricted to 32/4 by India after a delayed start, but Kadowaki-Fleming said the hosts entered their chase believing they could pull off an upset. Yeah, I think it was just excitement. We ran in and we knew that anything is possible was the attitude. They've got some world-class spinners, Axar, Washington and Ravi Bishnoi bowling on our spinning wicket. We knew it was going to be an extreme challenge, but at six and a half an over your mind does sort of wander and think you get a couple out of the middle and you never know, he said. As I said, extremely proud for us to take it to the last ball of the game. India eventually held their nerve to defend 33, winning by two runs. The result also marked their 200th T20I victory, including Super Over wins, while Japans performance provided a major boost to their hopes of progressing in the Asian Games. Kadowaki-Fleming praised Japans bowling effort, particularly 17-year-old Charlie Hinze, who claimed 2/17. We've known that Charlie's been around our men's squad for a couple of years. He's our 17-year-old prodigy. I was a little bit disappointed that the 15-year-old prodigy Vaibhav (Sooryavanshi) wasn't part of the team sheet today, but yeah, I mean, look, he's progressing extremely well, with ball and in the field, and he showed that today, taking the first and the fifth. I wasn't surprised with how he went, and for the other two as well, Ito-Davis, Takahashi, to be able to bowl to some of the best players of spin in the world and to show their wares on this stage was great from them, he added. With Japan now turning their attention to the remainder of their Asian Games campaign, Kadowaki-Fleming said the team is already daring to dream of a place in the knockout stages and a potential medal challenge. I wasn't surprised with how he went, and for the other two as well, Ito-Davis, Takahashi, to be able to bowl to some of the best players of spin in the world and to show their wares on this stage was great from them, he added. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories And obviously if we win one of our next two matches, we're a chance to play another full member in the knockouts. So that's definitely the goal. Two extremely strong opponents we've got over the next three days, but we'll be competing as hard as we can. Article Source: IANS
