MoS Shobha Karandlaje opens Bengaluru MSME technology centre to train 10,000 annually
In Bengaluru, a new Technology Centre has been launched with the goal of training 10,000 individuals each year. This facility is dedicated to enhancing electronics system design and manufacturing skills for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). With comprehensive training and production assistance, this centre aims to significantly uplift the capabilities of MSMEs.
GSMC alleges Assam census staff coercing Meghalaya residents in border villages
Shillong, Sep 10: The Garoland State Movement Committee (GSMC), Pedaldoba Regional Unit, has petitioned the Deputy Commissioner of West Garo Hills, alleging coercive enrolment of Meghalaya residents in Assam census in border villages. Chairman Rimjen Ch. Sangma, in a letter today, alleged that census officials from Goalpara entered villages like Kurung and Saltopgre under Raksamgre [] The post GSMC alleges Assam census staff coercing Meghalaya residents in border villages first appeared on Highland Post .
Quote of the day by Sandra Bullock offers a mature definition of achievement. Success is not a flawless gift wrapped in admiration and applause; it can be complicated, demanding and occasionally uncomfortable. The prickly package may contain opportunities alongside pressure, recognition alongside criticism and freedom alongside responsibility. What matters is understanding what comes with the achievement and consciously deciding whether it is worth embracing. For people chasing ambitious goals, that lesson can change the way they view difficult moments. Instead of asking why success is not easier, they can ask whether the challenges are helping them build a life they genuinely value. Sometimes the thorns are not evidence that the dream is wrongthey are simply part of what makes meaningful achievement real.
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ECB hikes rates from 2.25% to 2.5% as Iran war drives fuel inflation fears
The ECB responded by raising its policy rate to 2.50% from 2.25%, saying inflation was expected to stay above its 2% goal for some time.
Quote of the Day by Sydney Sweeney: Sydney Sweeneys quote, I actually began my career by convincing my parents to let me be an actress when I was 12 with a PowerPoint presentation describing acting and my goals, explores the importance of ambition, confidence, preparation, and determination in pursuing dreams. The quote suggests that achieving a goal often requires more than simply having a passion; it also involves clearly communicating your vision, demonstrating commitment, and having the courage to take action toward the future you want.
Piyush Goyal calls for rebalancing India-Russia trade to meet $100 bn goal
Commerce minister says non-energy trade offers headroom for growth as India and Russia target $100 billion in annual bilateral trade and $50 billion in investment by 2030
Tata Steel commissions India's 1st coke oven gas injection project at its Odisha plant
Tata Steel has commissioned a coke oven gas injection project at its Meramandali plant. This initiative supports the company's Net Zero by 2045 target and low-carbon production goals. The project utilizes coke oven gas, reducing dependence on external fossil fuels for operations. This innovation enhances operational flexibility and efficiency while lowering environmental impact. It demonstrates Tata Steel's leadership in deploying advanced green steel technologies.
'Sher-E-Punjab T20 League is an opportunity for IPL': Ludhiana Lions' Salil Arora
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) Ludhiana Lions wicketkeeper-batter Salil Arora has called the Sher-E-Punjab T20 League an opportunity for the young players to catch the attention of the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises and play in the cash-rich league. Speaking to IANS, Arora emphasised that the players who do well in this tournament can have a bright future, as the Indian national selectors also pay a visit to watch matches. This is a very good league. It's an opportunity for youngsters to play IPL. A strong performance here can lead to an IPL contract, Arora told IANS. On top of that, you get experience by playing in a big league like this. And there are selectors who come here, like the IPL selectors and the Indian selectors. So this is a very big opportunity for us, he added. Arora has been a strong performer for Ludhiana as they sit close to a place in the semifinal. He has played a few fiery knocks, including a 38-ball 78 against Fazilka Falcons. The young batter reflected on his performances in the tournament. I am getting a lot of confidence (from these knocks). So, I will try to carry this momentum forward in the next match. We want to win the next match and play the semifinals. Salil, who has played U19 cricket for India, is currently part of the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL and has been impressive in the limited time he got to bat in the death overs. He opened on his first-year IPL experience and the time he spent with the likes of Pat Cummins, Heinrich Klaasen, Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma. Yes, they told me beforehand that my role would be as a finisher. And players like Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma, they used to back me all the time. Like, there were 1-2 matches that didn't go well. They used to back me and motivate me that I will do it. And the coaches used to tell me that I am a good player and I will do it. So they didn't let my confidence go down. So in the end, positive results came, he added. Arora wants to play for India next as he aims for another strong Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, having scored 358 runs in the previous edition, when he was Punjab's leading run-scorer in the domestic T20 tournament. Yes, I see the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy as a strong opportunity. I want to perform there and then go to IPL. And then I want to perform in the IPL and play for the Indian team. This is my dream and my goal, he said.
New Delhi, Sep 10: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah today chaired the third meeting of the Governing Body of the National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) in New Delhi. The meeting was attended by the Union Home Secretary, Vice-Chancellor of Delhi University, Member and Head of Department of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Director General of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Secretary of the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Director General of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Director of the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA), Executive Director of NIDM, and senior officials from several Central Ministries and State Governments. Addressing the meeting, the Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi there has been a comprehensive transformation in both the approach and methodology of disaster management over the last 12 years. The Modi Government has completely transformed the entire disaster management system, set the goal of Zero Casualty and taken the country towards achieving this objective. We have also successfully faced several disasters with Zero Casualty, which is a major achievement. Shah said that earlier disasters were viewed only from the perspective of relief and rehabilitation. Today, we have entered a new era based on three pillars - risk reduction, early warning systems and Zero Casualty. This is a matter of pride for all of us. He said that in this direction, the Whole of Government approach is increasingly becoming an integral part of our work culture. Whenever a disaster occurs, all government departments actively respond. Now, with the strength of new research, we should take this process forward with greater speed and ensure continuous monitoring. Just as a Whole of Government approach has been adopted in dealing with disasters, we must also move forward with a Whole of Government approach to further strengthen the disaster management system. Union Home Minister said that along with the transformation in the approach to disaster management, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also laid special emphasis on environmental protection. He said that ultimately environmental protection is the most effective means of preventing disasters. Environmental protection, risk reduction, resilience and a broad national vision are enabling India to gradually emerge as a model for the world. Initiatives such as Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment), Pro-Planet People and the International Solar Alliance (ISA) are making an important contribution to disaster prevention. Shri Shah said that the Zero Casualty approach should not be applied only at the site of a disaster. Zero Casualty can also be achieved by preventing disasters from occurring in the first place. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has envisioned a safe and balanced world, going beyond the conventional approach of world leaders. Amit Shah said that there was a time when the predecessor of NIDM, the National Centre for Disaster Management was lying almost inactive in a corner of Krishi Bhawan. However, in 2003, the then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee took the historic decision to give it a new lease of life. Keeping in view the wide scope of the subject and the need for coordination among various agencies, it was decided to bring the institution under the Ministry of Home Affairs. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has played a significant role in revitalizing the institution. NIDM has emerged in its present form with a transformed and strengthened role before the country. Union Home Minister said that the relevance and significance of both NIDM and NDMA are going to increase further in the coming days. The number of disasters is likely to increase due to global warming and climate change. At the same time, new types of disasters may also emerge due to new applications of science and their expanding areas of use. Keeping all these aspects in mind, the two institutions share responsibilities ranging from policy-making to training and implementation. In some areas, both institutions are also working together. Amit Shah directed all stakeholders to constitute a dedicated cell in their respective departments for implementation of the agenda. He said that departmental heads should conduct a review meeting of the cell at least once every three months and accord priority to this subject. Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that NDMA and NIDM should study research being undertaken across the world in the field of disaster management and make efforts to implement its findings in India in accordance with local requirements. The Department of Agriculture should focus on permanent preparedness to deal with locust swarm attacks originating from the Pakistan side. He said that the best practices being adopted in other countries to deal with such attacks should be implemented in India. Shah added that seriousness should be ensured in disaster management training and priority should be given to those who are genuinely committed to the subject in disaster management training programmes. Union Home Minister said that NIDM and NDMA should jointly issue guidelines for the entire country. These guidelines should clearly specify what should and should not be done in the event of each type of disaster and how it should be done. NIDM should undertake the training component while the NDRF, State Disaster Response Forces (SDRFs) and other concerned agencies should work together to implement these guidelines on the ground. Amit Shah said that it is extremely important to prepare a document, through research, identifying the causes of disasters. Effective prevention and rescue measures can be developed on this basis. After every disaster, a joint team of NDMA and NIDM should be constituted, including the NDRF and SDRF. These four institutions should jointly study the causes of the damage and prepare a detailed report. Amit Shah said that NIDM has emerged as a national centre for research, innovation, policy support, training and departmental cooperation. We need to further strengthen these four pillars and explore new horizons. There are still unexplored areas in research, innovation, training, policy support and departmental cooperation that we should seek to address in the coming days. He said that NIDM has already taken steps in this direction. There is a need to take knowledge and best practices beyond departmental silos. In the coming days we must develop the habit of working in a coordinated manner, rising above departmental boundaries. Union Home Minister said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has decided that the distribution of disaster funds should also be carried out through a scientific process. The allocation under the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) has increased nearly fourfold, while the allocation under the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) has increased nearly threefold. Around 2.5 lakh crore has been spent in this sector over the last 11 years, which is a major achievement. The Disaster Management Act was amended after 20 years. The concept of Urban Disaster Management Authorities was introduced and such authorities have also been established. The process of creating digital disaster databases at the national and state levels has begun. The National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) has been accorded statutory status. In addition, the 16th Finance Commission has provided for 2 lakh crore for this period. Amit Shah said that the mobile application that has been developed needs to be widely promoted through primary, secondary and higher education. The Government is making every possible effort to strengthen NIDM. Recently, four acres of land have also been allocated for the institution. NIDM is working towards developing itself as a world-class model institution, and both its campuses are functioning smoothly. Shri Shah said that while enhancing international cooperation is undoubtedly commendable, our priority must continue to focus on the five lakh villages of the country. Keeping this priority in mind, there should be no objection to learning as much as possible from the world and enabling the world to learn as much as possible from us. He stated that the Modi government's goal is to create disaster-resilient villages and cities, and we must move forward by prioritizing this objective. Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah said that a provision should be made for at least one top-level meeting of NIDM to be held every year so that the meetings are meaningful and outcome-oriented and effective implementation of the decisions taken is ensured. He said that through this institution, we must transform knowledge into capacity, capacity into preparedness and preparedness into outcomes, so that together we can achieve the goal of Zero Casualty.
'Dream is to play for India': Salil Arora wants more SMAT, IPL success for national cap
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) Punjab and Sunrisers Hyderabad batter Salil Arora is looking ahead to the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and the Indian Premier League as he looks to fulfil his dream of playing for India in the future. The 23-year-old, who is currently playing for Ludhiana Lions in the ongoing Sher-E-Punjab T20 League, had a stellar Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy campaign in 2025-26 and also impressed many with his exploits in the IPL 2026. Arora was Punjab's leading run-scorer in the SMAT 2025-26, having scored 358 runs in eight innings, including a maverick unbeaten 125 off 45 balls against Jharkhand. His SMAT exploits helped him earn an IPL contract with the SRH ahead of the 2026 season, and he impressed in his limited time at the crease in the death overs, with a notable knock of 30 off just 10 balls being one of his major highlights from the season. Speaking to IANS, Arora revealed that his dream remains to play for India as he is eyeing another strong SMAT and an IPL and is not looking to take pressure from his previous strong outings. Yes, I see the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy as a strong opportunity. I want to perform there and then go to the IPL. And then I want to perform in the IPL and play for the Indian team. This is my dream and my goal, he told IANS. Arora, the wicketkeeper batter, is currently part of the leadership group of Ludhiana in the Sher-E-Punjab T20 League and has led the side in the absence of Arshdeep Singh. He has played a few fiery knocks, including a 38-ball 78 against Fazilka Falcons, and has also batted higher up the order at No.3 in the tournament. The young batter shared that the outings in the state franchise league have helped him, while he also opened on the change in batting position in the league. I am getting a lot of confidence (from these knocks). So, I will try to carry this momentum forward in the next match. We want to win the next match and play the semifinals. I felt the need to bat higher up the order, as per the requirements of the team. So as I changed the batting order, the result was also positive. So I thought I should play up, he said, highlighting his unbeaten 78 off 38 deliveries.
Even Kohli faces hatred; handling it is a real challenge: Kartik Chadha on tackling scrutiny
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) Kartik Chadha knows that reaching the Indian cricket team is an enormous challenge. But for the young leg-spinner, getting there may not be the only battle. He believes handling the scrutiny that comes with playing for India particularly in the era of social media could be an even bigger test. Kartik identified Virat Kohli as an example of how intense that scrutiny can be, even for a player who has already achieved extraordinary success for the country. However, he was quick to acknowledge the gulf between his own career and what Kohli has achieved, but said the criticism faced by even the biggest names illustrates the mental challenge awaiting players at the highest level. Everyone has seen that my googly can be a bit deceptive. That will be my weapon. The challenging part will be how confident you are in such a large environment. Because now that social media has entered the picture, Virat Kohli also faces hatred and criticism. We are nothing compared to what he has achieved. He has done extraordinary things for India and continues to do so, but he still receives hate. Virat Kohli also faces hatred and criticism. The real challenge is figuring out how to handle this. So, mindset will be the key challenge, Kartik told IANS in an exclusive interaction on Thursday. For Kartik, the experience of being around IPL cricket has brought the India dream into clearer focus, but it has also made him more conscious of how difficult the final step is. Reaching the level of Indian cricket is extremely challenging. Playing for CSK and heading there was significant, but just going to India is a major milestone. Now, you must perform consistently to aim for India, Kartik stated. Rather than becoming consumed by the prospect of selection, Kartik wants to concentrate on the opportunities immediately available to him. My focus is on whatever platform I havewhether now or in the future. Thats what cricket demands: staying focused on the present. While representing India is important, the key is to excel in the present. He believes that looking too far ahead can actually undermine the performance required to make that future possible. Overthinking the future can jeopardise the current opportunities. Therefore, I concentrate on making the most of my present and giving my best. If I dwell on the pressure, I might perform poorly here and in franchise leagues as well. I dont think I can succeed at this level either. The fierce competition for places in Indian cricket is another factor Kartik is conscious of, particularly with so many spinners competing for limited opportunities. Considering Indias large population and the many people who play cricket, constantly thinking about the competition and the many spinners available makes me worried about my performance. Therefore, I want to focus on seizing the opportunities I have now. His philosophy is ultimately to ensure that whatever happens in the future, he does not look back with regret at an opportunity he failed to maximise. My goal is to do my best so that when I sleep, I have no regrets about not giving my all today. I believe I have tried my best, and I leave the rest to God, trusting that he will recognise my hard work and decide if I deserve success or not. That mindset also extends to how Kartik responds when a batter gets the better of him. The leg-spinner believes two successful shots can sometimes create overconfidence in the batter and an opportunity for the bowler. Its true that when batsmen get overconfidentthinking theyll hit every ball because theyve already connected twicethey tend to focus less on accuracy. They might believe that since theyve hit two balls, they can hit the third and fourth too. Kartik says the key in such moments is to erase what has already happened and concentrate entirely on the next delivery. During such moments, its important to ignore those previous successful shots and focus solely on the next ball. The margin for error should be minimal in that situation. He believes the confidence gained from hitting boundaries can also tempt a batter into taking another risk. The batsman remains confident because of those hits, which might lead him to try for the third, increasing the chance that the bowler can get him out on that ball. At that point, the batsman needs to trust his skills and back himself. For a young leg-spinner chasing the India dream, that balance between ambition and staying present may ultimately prove as important as the googly that has become his most talked-about weapon.
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson fined by FA for misconduct during Forest match
Digital Desk | London, Sep 10 (IANS) Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker has been fined 8,000 by the English Football Association (FA) for misconduct following the clubs Premier League fixture against Nottingham Forest on August 29. The FA said Alisson accepted the charge after he was alleged to have acted improperly around the tunnel area following the final whistle. A statement from the FA reads: Liverpools Alisson Becker has been fined 8,000 for misconduct at the Premier League fixture against Nottingham Forest on 29 August. It was alleged that the goalkeeper acted in an improper manner around the tunnel area after the final whistle. Alisson Becker subsequently accepted the charge against him and received the standard penalty. The incident came after a frustrating evening for Liverpool, who were held to a 2-2 draw by Forest at Anfield. Footage appeared to show Alisson kicking a fourth officials substitution board after the final whistle, with the board reportedly damaged in the incident. Liverpool had to come from behind twice to avoid defeat. Dan Ndoye gave Forest the lead before Alexander Isak levelled for the hosts. Morgan Gibbs-White then restored Forests advantage from the penalty spot before Victor Munoz scored late to secure a point for Liverpool. Liverpool have made a solid start to the 2026-27 season under their new management, remaining unbeaten in the Premier League and also opening their UEFA Champions League campaign with a victory. They began their league campaign with a 2-2 draw away to Newcastle United at St James Park on August 23 before being held to another 2-2 draw by Nottingham Forest at Anfield. Liverpool then secured their first Premier League win of the season by beating Ipswich Town 2-0 away at Portman Road on September 5. Alisson will now look to move on from the incident as Liverpool prepare for the next phase of their campaign.
Psychology says you secretly compare yourself with old classmates and it is not jealousy
Encountering someone from school can bring old ambitions, expectations and possibilities back to the surface. You may not necessarily want the career or lifestyle they have built, but seeing their progress can prompt you to think about your own goals and the plans you once imagined but have yet to pursue.
HC questions 24-hr notice after 73 Muslim houses razed in Assam
Guwahati: The Gauhati High Court on September 7 came down heavily on the state authorities for demolishing houses in Assams Muslim-majority Goalpara after residents challenged the 24-hour notice. On September 7, the local authorities razed 73 houses of Muslim families for not converting agricultural land for residential use. What imminent danger made the demolition a Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Raids on Satish Jarkiholi continue amid protests across Karnataka against ED action on Minister
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 10 (IANS) Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids and searches at the residences and properties linked to Karnataka Public Works Department (PWD) Minister, Satish Jarkiholi, continued on Thursday evening amid protests by his supporters and various organisations across the state. According to officials, Rs 3 crore was found during searches at properties belonging to Jarkiholi, his daughter and Congress MP Priyanka Jarkiholi, their relatives and associates. Searches were continuing at 18 locations across Bengaluru, Belagavi and Gokak in Karnataka and in Goa. Officials said foreign investments and mining-related transactions were also under the scanner. Information gathered during the searches has been sent to the ED headquarters, and further directions are awaited. Digital evidence has also been collected from the properties searched by the agency. Bank officials and staff members have been called in to assist the ED in examining financial transactions and other documents as part of the investigation. The searches at the residences and properties of Jarkiholi's close aides Vittal Parasannanavar, Raju Dharaga Shetty and Malagouda Patil concluded on Thursday. However, the ED continued searches at four locations in Belagavi city. The agency also searched the residence of Preeti Kakatkar, personal secretary to Excise Commissioner Y. Manjunath, who is Jarkiholi's brother-in-law. Searches at Manjunath's residence also continued. Meanwhile, protests erupted in several parts of Karnataka in support of Jarkiholi and against the ED action. In Bengaluru, supporters of properties allotted by the government staged a silent protest, holding placards that read, Truth won't die and We won't bow down to ED threats. Valmiki Guru Peetha seer Prasannananda Swami visited the protest site and extended his support to Jarkiholi. Satish Jarkiholi is not an individual, he is a force. He has left an impact across the state and is an influential person in state politics, the seer said. He alleged that the raids and searches at Jarkiholi's residences and properties since Wednesday were intentional and politically motivated. It is evident from the outset. The whole community and mutt will be on his side and to support him morally. I have come here to take part in the protest, he said. In Athani town of Belagavi district, Congress workers took to the streets and staged a protest condemning the ED searches. The protesters blocked the Sankeshwar-Vijayapura road and raised slogans against the action. In Dharwad, Dalit organisations staged protests and raised slogans against the Central government, while in Gadag, leaders of AHINDA organisations protested under the banner of Manava Bandhutva Vedike. The protesters in Gadag alleged that the ED action was politically motivated and targeted at Jarkiholi. Meanwhile, Jarkiholi's supporters have decided to stage a larger protest at Freedom Park in Bengaluru on Friday, opposing the ED raids and searches. The ED searches, which began on Wednesday, are part of an ongoing probe involving properties and financial transactions linked to Jarkiholi and people associated with him. The agency has continued examining documents, digital devices and financial records recovered during the searches.
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Goa [India], September 10: Borecha, the functional beverages arm of Latambarcem Brewers, has expanded its Bun-Taa! range with the launch of Bun-Taa! Orange Pop, a modern take on one of India's most nostalgic soft drink flavours. Inspired by the orange sodas that defined generations of Indian childhoods, the new beverage combines a familiar flavour with a contemporary functional formulation featuring zero sugar, probiotics and botanicals traditionally associated with digestive wellness.
Hiranandani Communities enters Goa property market through two partnerships
The two projects, spread across a five-acre land parcel, have a combined development potential of over 250,000 sq ft and an estimated project value of around Rs 450 crore.
Liverpool's Alisson Becker fined for post-match outburst
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker has been fined 8,000 by the FA for kicking an electronic substitution board after a 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest, an act of frustration following a contentious match incident.
Quote of the day by Les Brown is a reminder that life does not have to stop evolving simply because one chapter has ended. There can be new goals after failure, new dreams after retirement, new ambitions after family responsibilities and new beginnings after years of uncertainty. The future does not belong only to the young. It belongs to anyone willing to imagine something better and take a step toward it. If there is a dream that still quietly lives inside you, perhaps it deserves another chance. You may not be able to change every part of your past, but you can still influence what comes next. Sometimes the most powerful chapter of a persons life begins when they finally decide that it is not too late to dream again.
Aim to achieve Mission Shikshit Arunachal goals by 2029: CM Khandu
Digital Desk | Itanagar, Sep 10 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister, Pema Khandu, on Thursday said the state government is undertaking comprehensive reforms in the education sector to restore the quality and effectiveness of government schools by implementing the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and Mission Shikshit Arunachal, with a target of achieving its objectives by 2029. Felicitating the state-level meritorious students under the Golden Jubilee Meritorious Students Awards for the academic session 2024-25, the Chief Minister said a task force was constituted for implementation of NEP 2020, followed by extensive consultations with community-based organisations and other stakeholders. Khandu said that the government is rationalising the number of schools and moving towards strengthening the Inter-Village (IV) school model, with greater emphasis on infrastructure and adequate availability of teachers, particularly subject teachers. He also noted the encouraging rise in enrolment in government schools in recent years, saying the trend was particularly significant at a time when declining government school enrolment remains a challenge across the country. The Chief Minister called upon the young achievers to remain disciplined, focussed and committed to excellence as they prepare to shoulder the responsibility of Arunachal Pradeshs future. A total of 30 state-level toppers from Classes III to XII were felicitated at the ceremony, while around 840 students received the award at various district levels. The Golden Jubilee Meritorious Students Award was instituted in 2022, the year Arunachal Pradesh celebrated 50 years since it was named Arunachal Pradesh in 1972, and its implementation began from the academic year 2023-24. Referring to Arunachal Pradeshs tribal traditions, the Chief Minister urged students to preserve the culture of respecting parents, elders, teachers and all members of the school community. He stressed that sports should receive equal importance alongside academics for the overall development of young people, noting that playgrounds have been provided in government schools across the State. Khandu said the State has created multiple avenues for young people to pursue careers in government service, the private sector, entrepreneurship, startups and other emerging fields. The Chief Minister said the state government has been creating opportunities to encourage more Arunachali youth to join the Armed Forces as officers. He highlighted the establishment of the States first Sainik School at Pasighat in collaboration with the Government of India and the second Sainik School at Tawang under the PPP mode. Khandu said the Government is also working with the Army to establish a structured coaching mechanism through which selected Arunachal students would receive specialised preparation for competitive examinations such as NDA and CDS. The proposed initiative would help young people pursue careers as officers in the Army, Navy, Air Force and Central Armed Police Forces, including SSB, ITBP, CRPF and BSF. Highlighting the state governments efforts to provide global exposure to Arunachals students, Khandu said the State is supporting students who secure admission to universities ranked among the top 150 globally under QS rankings. The award ceremony in Itanagar was attended by Education Minister P.D. Sona, Advisor to Education Minister Mutchu Mithi, senior officials of the Education Department, teachers, students and parents.
Hiranandani enters Goa realty market with 450-crore partnerships
Under its Eleva model, Hiranandani Communities will provide project management consultancy services for two residential projects spread across five acres in Goa
India backs safe, sustainable space domain based on int'l law: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that India supports a safe and sustainable space domain anchored in international law, underlining that the promise of space is infinite and our responsibility is collective. Virtually addressing the International Space Summit being held in Paris, Modi also asked France and other nations to be co-traveller in India's next generation space research. We support a safe and sustainable space domain anchored in international law. Scientific data must serve a common goal with openness and integrity. India's space journey reflects this philosophy, he said. The prime minister said India's approach is rooted in 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' -- One Earth, One Family, One Future and this spirit must travel beyond the planet. Modi said that for centuries, space has inspired people's imagination and now it saves lives on earth. The promise of space is infinite. Our responsibility is collective, he said. Modi said the Indian Space Research ...
Indias early entry into 6G leadership coalition to help it set standards for nextgen networks
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) India joining the US and 24 other countries to shape standards and security for nextgeneration 6G networks will place New Delhi at the table where rules, spectrum policy and trust frameworks for the 2030s will be written, a new report has said. The report from India Narrative said that India is moving from being a large consumer of mobile technology to a co-author of the rules, architectures and trust frameworks that will define the next decade. The decision, announced after Union Minister of State Jitin Prasada met US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on the sidelines of the G20 Innovation Ministerial, will help Indian researchers, operators, chip designers and startups influence spectrum thinking, security baselines and interoperability rather than retrofit later. Early participation of India is important because wireless communication is an area where countries that help write the standards typically capture a larger share of patents and equipment markets. India has joined the Call to Action for 6G Leadership and Security, a framework covering network security, interoperability, resilience and trusted AI. The publication found the language from Washington unusually clear, as it highlighted the goal to ensure that 6G reflects shared security interests, along with strengthening competitiveness and driving innovation. As formal 6G technical work is expected to accelerate from 2027 and Indias 'Bharat 6G Alliance' targets deployment by 2030, the timing of this coalition is also critical, the report added. 6G will transmit far more than voice and video, acting as foundation for industrial control systems, autonomous logistics, defence-adjacent sensing, and the AI workloads that already run on Indian data centres. Aligning with partners who treat trusted vendors, supply-chain integrity and AI-in-the-loop as first-order design questions is a form of strategic hygiene, the report noted. Prasada, in the meeting with Lutnick, pressed for greater US participation in India Semiconductor Mission 2.0, a stronger AI technology partnership, and a practical mechanism for AI safeguards. Indias scale in digital public infrastructure, its growing fab and design ambitions, and its software talent ensures it can bring capability to the table, not just a large market that can absorb products.
'Ashamed' Gadkari won't attend Mumbai-Goa highway opening
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has expressed his determination to blacklist contractors and suspend officials responsible for delays and shoddy execution of infrastructure projects. He plans to personally inspect the delayed Mumbai-Goa Highway in October and urged the Goa government to develop roadside amenities and promote green initiatives along the route. Gadkari also highlighted the importance of infrastructure for economic growth and sustainable development.
Messi's 13th assist helps Casemiro level for Inter Miami against Chicago
Lionel Messi collected his league-leading 13th assist of the season when he set up Carlos Casemiro for the equalizer early in the second half, and Inter Miami tied Chicago 1-1 before a crowd of 63,094 - the most for a Fire match at Soldier Field. Inter Miami (12-4-8) evened the score three minutes into the second half when Messi sent the ball Casemiro's way off a free kick for his third goal in his eighth MLS appearance. Casemiro's goals have come on headers in three straight matches. Chicago (11-6-6) jumped in front in the 10th minute on a goal by Robert Lewandowski - his sixth in his first nine MLS matches. Defender Andrew Gutman picked up his sixth assist and Robin Lod notched his fourth as the Fire took the lead into halftime. Chris Brady had six saves for Chicago. Brady made a diving save on a shot by German Berterame in the 16th minute - one of three first-half saves to keep the Fire in front. Dayne St. Claire saved two shots for Inter Miami, which has gone 1-2-4 since the st
Comparing Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe
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How JioFinance Helps You Find the Right Fixed Deposit for Your Savings Goals
A savings goal can have a clear amount and deadline, but the way the money is invested can determine how well it fits that plan. A deposit meant for a home down payment may need to remain accessible within two years, while money set aside for a goal five years away can follow a different []
GATE 2027 Registration Extended: New Deadline, Fee Structure, and Essential Application Steps
GATE 2027 registration has been extended! Check the new regular deadline of September 27, 2026, updated fee structure, and essential application steps to avoid errors in your GOAPS submission.
Indoco Remedies zooms 16% in trade after UKMHRA's Goa plant inspection
Just three days ago, Indoco Remedies received 7 observations from the USFDA, which inspected its manufacturing facility at Plant II (Sterile) in Goa from August 27 to September 4.
Can you name the 26 goalkeepers with 20+ Champions League clean sheets?
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Gujarat govt commits over Rs 231 crore for projects marking Guru Ravidas' 650th birth anniversary
Digital Desk | Gandhinagar, Sep 10 (IANS) The Gujarat government on Thursday announced its commitment to allocate more than Rs 231 crore for a range of projects aimed at promoting social harmony and commemorating the 650th birth anniversary of Sant Shiromani Guru Ravidas Maharaj. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel made the announcement in the Gujarat Legislative Assembly under Rule 44 on the second day of the ninth session of the 15th Gujarat Assembly. Under the 'Samrasta Sankalp Abhiyan', the proposed allocation includes funds for education, hostels, libraries, cultural programmes, development of an ashram and modernisation of premises associated with saints belonging to Scheduled Castes. The government has proposed Rs 40 crore for the construction of a Dr Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Bhavan at the state level, with facilities for education, a hostel, library and competitive examination classes. Another Rs 50 crore has been proposed under the Sant Shiromani Guru Ravidasji Maharaj Vidyashray Yojana for hostel and PG assistance for college students. Sant Shiromani Guru Ravidasji Maharaj Chair Centre will also be established at Bhakta Kavi Narsinh Mehta University in Junagadh. The government has also proposed grants for activities across 70 universities in Gujarat, including quiz contests, prizes, quickies, hoardings and banners, along with the preparation of books and audiobooks on the life and works of Guru Ravidas. For cultural programmes in all talukas, Rs 5.36 crore has been proposed, while Rs 93.80 crore has been earmarked for constructing one Samras Bhavan and library in each taluka. The government has proposed another Rs 10 crore for the overall development of the ashram at Sarsai village in Visavadar taluka of Junagadh district. Further Rs 30 crore has been proposed for the modernisation and renovation of premises housing huts and ashrams of various saints belonging to Scheduled Castes. CM Patel said the initiative is intended to give further impetus to the ideals of social harmony associated with Guru Ravidas. Guru Ravidasji Maharaj is not only a saint but also a pioneer of equality, social justice, love, compassion and humanity. His dream was not merely for the welfare of one community, but for the welfare of the entire nation, CM Patel said in his statement. He said his ideals could be realised when every poor person receives justice, every youth gets an opportunity, every woman receives respect, and every citizen gets equal participation in development. Referring to the teachings of Guru Ravidas, the Chief Minister said: Several of his sacred hymns were included in the Sri Guru Granth Sahib and continue to inspire people to follow the path of truth, love, service and good conduct. He also referred to the saying, Man changa to kathoti mein Ganga, saying it conveyed the message that a person's identity was determined by their deeds, thoughts, character and devotion, and that humanity was the greatest religion. CM Patel said the state government's proposed allocation of more than Rs 231 crore would be made through the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment. The projects would also contribute to the goal of building a developed India by 2047 by drawing on Guru Ravidas' ideals and taking the lead from a developed Gujarat in building a harmonious and developed India, he noted. The 650th birth anniversary of Guru Ravidas is being observed across the country this year under the Samrasta Sankalp Abhiyan. Gujarat had also organised programmes as part of the anniversary celebrations earlier this year.
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Indoco Remedies' Goa plant clears UKMHRA cGMP inspection
Indoco Remedies announced today that the UK Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (UKMHRA) inspected its solid dosages manufacturing facility in Goa (Plant I) from 07 September to 09 September 2026. The UK-MHRA current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) inspection concluded with no critical or major observations.
Women's Junior Asia Cup: India storms into semis with 19-0 win over Pakistan
India's junior women's hockey team secured a semi-final spot with a dominant 19-0 win. They overwhelmed Pakistan in their quarter-final match with relentless attacking play. India scored multiple goals across all four quarters to ensure their comprehensive victory. This emphatic performance showcased their strong offensive capabilities throughout the contest. The team now advances to face the winner of Korea versus Malaysia.
Indoco Remedies soars after Goa plant clears UK MHRA cGMP inspection
Indoco Remedies surged 14.08% to Rs 263.75 after the company's manufacturing facility at Plant I in Goa successfully completed an inspection by the UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).
Mumbai-Goa highway delay: Nitin Gadkari says he feels 'ashamed', vows action against contractors
Union minister Nitin Gadkari says he feels ashamed over delays in the Mumbai-Goa highway widening project and will inspect the entire route in October. He also says he would blacklist contractors and suspend officials responsible for delays or poor execution.
Man burnt alive with 200 goats as truck catches fire in Mahabubnagar
Hyderabad: A 40-year-old man was charred to death in Mahabubnagars Bhoothpur on Thursday, September 10, after a road accident triggered a fire in the truck he was travelling in. The truck carrying goats hit a signboard near KBN Function Hall on National Highway-44, damaging its fuel tanker and causing a fire to break out. Three Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
979 And Counting: Ronaldo Strikes Again For Al Nassr
Legendary striker Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 979th professional goal, leading Al Nassr to a 2-1 victory over Abha in the Saudi Pro League. Ronaldo opened the scoring, with Abdullah Al-Hamdan adding another, securing Al Nassr's second-place position in the league table.
India rout Pakistan 19-0 to storm into Junior Women's Asia Cup semifinals
Defending champions India scored 10 goals before half-time and nine after the break to overwhelm Pakistan, moving closer to a third successive Women's Junior Asia Cup title
Missouri volunteers sank 93 cedar piles to rebuild fish habitat in Truman Lake
Truman Lake in Missouri is undergoing remarkable enhancements for its underwater habitat. Recently, 93 cedar brush piles have been established to provide refuge and food for fish. The goal is to install a total of 450 habitat structures throughout the reservoir, backed by a $75,000 grant aimed at improving fishing experiences. Various organizations and community volunteers are joining forces for this multi-year initiative.
ASHAMED: Nitin Gadkari Says He Wont Attend Mumbai-Goa Highway Inauguration, Slams Project Delays
Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has expressed strong displeasure over the prolonged delay in the Mumbai-Goa Highway expansion, saying he is ashamed of the projects slow progress. Gadkari said he will not attend the highways inauguration when the project is eventually completed. Speaking in Goa, he said the highway is currently around 93-94% complete and that he plans to travel by car from Mumbai to Goa in October to assess its status. The four-laning project, launched in 2011, aims to reduce travel time from nearly 12 hours to six hours. Several stretches have faced prolonged delays and construction quality concerns.
Champions League: Odegaard seals Arsenal win at Napoli with late strike
Arsenal's perfect start to the season continued in the Champions League thanks to Martin degaard's sudden rush of goals. degaard struck with a powerful left-foot shot in the 75th minute to secure a 1-0 win at Napoli that should have been more decisive. I didn't even see it go in, degaard acknowledged, adding that with Napoli defending deep at some point it made sense to shoot from outside the box. The fit-again captain now has four goals in Arsenal's first five games of the campaign - including the Community Shield - having scored just once in all of last season. degaard was often not fully fit despite playing in parts of 36 games as Arsenal won a first Premier League title in 22 years and missed out on a first Champions League title only in a penalty shootout to Paris Saint-Germain after a 1-1 draw. He lasted just 66 minutes of that final in Budapest. The difference a healthy and fully influential degaard can make was clear from a complete performance in Naples by the 27-year
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Champions League round-up: PSG, Barcelona score big; Arsenal edge Napoli
Six goals for Paris Saint-Germain, five for Barcelona and classically just one for Arsenal as the serious contenders for the Champions League started with wins on Wednesday. There was a hat trick for Ferran Torres, the World Cup-winning goalscorer, on his PSG debut in the competition, and two goals for his new teammate Ousmane Dembele in a 6-1 beating of Slovan Bratislava by the two-time title holder. At Barcelona, Raphinha scored two more in his rapid-fire start to the season, and Lamine Yamal fired a free kick through Feyenoord's defensive wall in an easy 5-1 win. It was a typically Arsenal 1-0 win at Napoli with the only goal scored by the English champion's suddenly prolific captain Martin Odegaard. It's his fourth goal so far after just one in the whole of last season. All four English clubs won their opening games after Liverpool rallied to beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 with goals by midfielders Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister. However, Liverpool saw its record signing
Gadkari upset over delay in Mumbai-Goa highway: 'I am ashamed, will not attend inauguration'
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday expressed displeasure over the delay in the work of the Mumbai-Goa National Highway. Gadkari said it was unfortunate that the highway work took 16 to 17 years to complete...
Tilak Verma ready to change gears, targets series win against Afghanistan
The ongoing Duleep Trophy might not have panned out in his favour, but South Zone captain Tilak Varma has set a new goal for himself -- winning the upcoming three-match T20I series against Afghanistan. East Zone has built an overall lead of 584 runs to all but clinch the domestic season opener here, but Tilak, India's T20I vice-captain, found some solace in an immediate chance to redeem himself. Yeah, the (personal) form has been really good. But at the same point, it's a different format (against Afghanistan). So, I should change my gears again. I'm pretty confident about it, Tilak said after the fourth day of the Duleep Trophy final. My goal now is to win the Afghanistan series. So I'll be going with the same confidence and let's see how it goes, he added. India will start their campaign against Afghanistan with the first T20I at New Delhi on September 13. But how tough is it to shift to white ball format after playing the red-ball game for a little over a month? I would n
Video: Driver, 200 goats charred to death after vehicle hits pole in Telangana
Can you name every player to score 5+ Champions League goals for Arsenal?
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Hockey: India women hammer Pakistan 19-0, storm into Junior Asia Cup semis
Digital Desk | Moqi (China), Sep 10 (IANS) India produced one of the most emphatic victories of the 2026 Womens Junior Asia Cup, dismantling Pakistan 19-0 in their quarterfinal on Thursday to move within two wins of a third successive continental title. The defending champions needed only seven minutes to break the deadlock, with Puja Sahoo finding the net. Roshni Aind doubled the advantage two minutes later, and what followed was a relentless Indian assault that left Pakistan struggling to contain the pace and frequency of attacks. India added four more goals in the next five minutes. Tanushree Dinesh Kadu and Sukhveer Kaur struck in the 11th and 13th minutes respectively, with Sanika Chandrakant Mane also scoring in the 13th minute. Madhu Sidar and Geeta Yadav then extended the advantage before Mane returned to score her second in the 23rd minute. Tanuja Toppo and Pooja Malik completed Indias first-half scoring, while Purnima Yadavs 33rd-minute goal ensured the team went into the interval with a staggering 10-0 lead. There was no let-up after the restart. Madhu Sidar scored again in the 39th minute before Supriya opened her account a minute later. Malik then took centre stage, scoring in the 49th and 51st minutes to complete her hat-trick. Krishna Sharma and Binima Dhan added further goals as India continued to pile on the pressure. Supriya struck again in the 54th minute, while Roshni capped the extraordinary performance with her second goal in the final minute of the match. The 19-goal haul came after India had already demonstrated their strength during the group stage, finishing top after victories over Japan, Malaysia and South Korea. India will now await the winner of the South Korea-Malaysia quarterfinal for their semifinal clash. The result leaves the reigning champions just two victories away from a hat-trick of Junior Womens Asia Cup crowns, having lifted the trophy in 2023 and 2024. For Pakistan, meanwhile, the quarterfinal turned into a one-sided contest almost from the outset, with Indias sustained attacking pressure producing goals across all four quarters. Indias goals: Puja Sahoo (7'), Roshni Aind (9', 60+'), Tanushree Dinesh Kadu (11'), Sukhveer Kaur (13'), Sanika Chandrakant Mane (13', 23'), Madhu Sidar (16', 39'), Geeta Yadav (18'), Tanuja Toppo (25'), Pooja Malik (27', 49', 51'), Purnima Yadav (33'), Supriya (40', 54'), Krishna Sharma (48'), Binima Dhan (55').
Wont attend inauguration: Nitin Gadkari calls Mumbai-Goa highway delay shameful
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Ashamed Of Delay, Nitin Gadkari Won't Attend Mumbai-Goa Expressway Event
Simultaneously, strict action against contractors and officials responsible for delays and shoddy work on infrastructure projects would continue, Nitin Gadkari said
In anticipation of the upcoming Asian Games, Asmita Dey, an Indian judoka, is sharpening her ground fighting techniques to face tough competitors from Japan. Inspired by the striking skills of Uta Abe, she is determined to excel. The confidence gained from winning gold at the Commonwealth Games has solidified her goal: to earn a medal for India through relentless training and perseverance.
Gadkari to skip Mumbai-Goa highway opening, says 'ashamed' of project delay
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Driver Burnt Alive as Lorry Catches Fire in Mahbubnagar
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Mayawati expels nephew Akash Anand from BSP after Ashok Siddharth announces retirement
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Sep 10 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati on Thursday expelled her nephew Akash Anand from the BSP, saying he has been freed from the party and that his personal attachment appeared to outweigh his concern for his own political career. She announced this after welcoming Akash Anand's father-in-law Ashok Siddharths decision to retire from politics. Expelled BSP leader and former Rajya Sabha member Ashok Siddharth announced his retirement from politics, a day after Mayawati said that his retirement was necessary if her nephew and Siddharths son-in-law, Akash Anand, was to be given another opportunity to rise within the party. Siddharth, who was expelled from the BSP for the second time on August 2 over alleged anti-party activities, made the announcement in a detailed post on social media, reiterating his loyalty to Mayawati and the BSP and rejecting allegations that he had worked against the interests of the party. Taking to X on Thursday, Mayawati said, The announcement made today by Shri Ashok Siddharth regarding his retirement from politics is a right step taken very belatedly. The general view is that had this decision been taken much earlier, the BSP, the Bahujan society, the Bahujan movement, and her nephew Mr Akash Anand would not have had to constantly face adverse circumstances; nor would I have been compelled, in the interest of the party and the movement, to take tough decisions regarding him on several occasions, particularly amidst the preparations for the general Assembly elections and the massive effort to form the government in UP for the fifth time, she said. The BSP chief also stressed that the Ambedkarite political tradition followed by the party has historically been based on sacrifice, dedication, struggle and selflessness, with members expected to put aside their own personal and family interests in favour of the larger movement. Only then can the 'Bahujan Samaj' -- which has been exploited, oppressed, neglected, and scorned for centuries -- transform into the 'ruling class'. In this journey, one must always remember that the greater the goal, the greater the sacrifice required, she said. While describing Siddharths retirement as a positive move, Mayawati questioned why he had not taken the decision earlier if he genuinely had the future of his son-in-law Akash Anand and the BSP at heart. She said that if Siddharth had even the slightest concern about Akash Anands political future and the interests of the BSP, he would have immediately announced his retirement instead of waiting until now. Mayawati said such an earlier decision could have helped ensure Akash Anands active participation in the BSP and its movement. Such a move could have significantly ensured Mr Akash Anand's active engagement with the party and the movement. Yet, the fact that no such thing has happened proves that Mr Ashok Siddharth's intentions remain flawed and his ambitions undiminished - indeed, they remain fully intact, she said. The BSP supremo also referred to Akash Anands relationship with his father-in-law and said that his personal attachment appeared to outweigh his concern for his own political career. She alleged that Akash Anand had not even reposted the relevant post from Mayawatis X account, despite the fact that the message was intended for his own benefit and well-being. She pointed out that, before this, both Siddharth and Akash Anand had attempted to demonstrate their loyalty by regularly reposting posts shared by the BSP chief on X. Mayawati said their failure to repost the partys social media posts on this occasion indicated that both were more focused on personal and familial relationships than on the interests and success of the BSP and its movement. It is widely believed that no amount of gratitude or acknowledgement of the debt they owe to the BSP and its leadership would be enough, she said. Questioning Akash Anands ability to effectively work for the organisation while being caught between personal relationships and party interests, Mayawati asked, If Akash Anand is more concerned with personal ties and relationships than with the true interests of the party, how can he effectively serve the BSP party and the movement while being of two minds? She then announced that the party leadership had decided to completely release Akash Anand from the BSP, after he had already been relieved of key organisational responsibilities. For this reason, the party leadership deems it best that, just as he was previously relieved of all key responsibilities associated with the crucial post of National Convener on September 3, 2026, he should now be completely freed from the party as well, effective immediately, Mayawati said. Therefore, if Mr Akash Anand wishes to remain independent of the party, he is free to do so; in other words, he has now been fully released from the party, she added. Concluding her message, Mayawati called upon BSP members to remain united and confront what she described as various strategies adopted by political opponents, including attempts at conciliation, inducement, coercion and division. She urged party workers to devote themselves completely, with their ody, mind, and resources, to the BSPs political struggle and to work towards securing an absolute majority once again, particularly in Uttar Pradesh. Mayawati said the ultimate objective was to establish an Iron Rule marked by effective law and order and strong development while following the principle of Sarvajan Hitay, Sarvajan Sukhay, or the welfare and happiness of all.
Champions League: PSG, Barca shine; Arsenal, Liverpool make winning starts
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) Paris Saint-Germain made an impressive start to their bid for a third successive UEFA Champions League title as Barcelona hit five, Arsenal won in Italy and Liverpool came from behind to beat Atleti. Ferran Torres hit a hat-trick in his first Champions League outing for PSG as the holders eased to a straightforward 6-1 win. Ousmane Dembele got the opener on the rebound after Nuno Mendes hit the woodwork, then glanced in a header before his fellow forward took over. Torres poked in and guided in a curled fourth and struck again from close range. Although Suleiman Camara pulled one back, Fabian Ruiz had the final say with the sixth. Meanwhile, Raphinha registered twice as FC Barcelona laid down a marker at the Camp Nou with a 5-1 win over Feyenoord. The Brazil forward struck the third-minute opener and Karim Adeyemi curled in a second midway through the first half. Raphinha's second of the game and Lamine Yamal's free-kick extended the advantage for Barca, who also hit the post through Joo Cancelo, before Sem Steijn pulled one back late on. Substitute Gabriel Jesus had the last word though, glancing in Yamal's cross, UEFA reports. Elsewhere, Liverpool made a winning start to their Champions League campaign with a 2-1 comeback victory over Atletico Madrid. The Reds fell behind to Marcos Llorentes finish 17 minutes into the first half at Anfield. But a firm response was punctuated by Dominik Szoboszlais equaliser and Alexis Mac Allisters thump either side of the interval. Andoni Iraolas men thereby kicked off the new league phase with three points ahead of a trip to LASK of Austria next month. In another match, Martin Odegaard's wonderful 75th-minute strike earned Arsenal a hard-fought 1-0 win at Napoli. A Bukayo Saka overhead kick and Mikel Merino header were among the best opportunities for last season's runners-up in the first half, while Kevin De Bruyne and Matteo Politano drew saves from David Raya for the hosts. Arsenal asserted their dominance in the second period and got the decisive goal when captain degaard finished off a slick team move with a shot off the inside of the post.
Raphinha and Torres shine as Barcelona, PSG lead Champions League goal rush
Raphinha and Torres shine as Barcelona, PSG lead Champions League goal rush
Chelsea Hit Leeds For Six To Advance In League Cup
Chelsea fought back from two goals down to beat Leeds 6-3 as Cole Palmer and Danny Welbeck rescued the Blues in a League Cup third-round classic on Wednesday.
K'takas development journey has just begun, says Shivakumar on completing 100 days as CM
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 10 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said on Thursday that the completion of 100 days in office was only the beginning of the governments journey towards fulfilling the aspirations of the people and accelerating the states overall development. In a statement marking the completion of 100 days since taking over as Chief Minister, Shivakumar said his government has taken several important steps during the period, with a firm resolve to respond to the aspirations of the people and speed up the comprehensive development of Karnataka. 100 days... this is only the beginning, CM Shivakumar said, outlining the governments vision for the coming days. He said the governments focus would be on taking Karnataka to greater heights by giving priority to development, employment, technology, infrastructure, education, agriculture and improving the standard of living of the people. Over the coming days, our resolve is to take Karnataka to greater heights in every field, including development, employment, technology, infrastructure, education, agriculture and improving the quality of life of the people, he said. CM Shivakumar also called upon the people to work together towards achieving the states development goals. Let us all move forward together in that direction, he said. Emphasising the importance of public support, the Chief Minister said the governments strength lay in the trust of the people and that their aspirations would continue to guide its efforts. Peoples trust is our strength. Peoples aspirations are our path. Karnatakas progress is our goal, CM Shivakumar said. He said the government would continue its efforts to build a stronger Karnataka and ensure progress across sectors, reiterating his commitment to the states development during the next phase of his tenure. The Karnataka government has organised Conviction for a Strong Karnataka and Shata Patha -Pragatiya Patha (The Road of 100 Days - The Path of Progress) programme to mark the completion of 100 days of CM Shivakumars tenure. The event will be inaugurated by former Chief Minister and Congress Working Committee (CWC) member Siddaramaiah. Several prominent leaders from across the state are participating in the event. CM Shivakumars first 100 days in office have been marked by confrontation with the family of former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda, particularly Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy, over the Bidadi Township Project and the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) recruitment scam. The CM is also facing internal dissent over cabinet allocations, with several senior leaders remaining miffed over their exclusion from the cabinet. His cabinet also remains without a woman minister, as no berth has been allocated to a woman leader amid internal differences within the party.
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ED raids at K'taka Min Satish Jarkiholi properties continue for second day
Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Sep 10 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) continued its searches at the residences and properties of Karnataka Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Satish Jarkiholi across the state for the second day in a row on Thursday. The development has come as an embarrassment to the Congress government led by Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, particularly as the government is completing 100 days in power on Thursday and has organised celebrations to mark the occasion. The searches are underway at 18 locations in Bengaluru, Belagavi, Gokak and Goa over suspected foreign investments and transactions. According to ED officials, the searches continued until 2 a.m. and resumed at 6 a.m. on Thursday. Jarkiholi was questioned by ED officials at his government-allotted residence on Crescent Road in Bengaluru, where the officials sought clarifications from him. The searches are also continuing at his private residence in Dollars Colony in Bengaluru. ED officials are also conducting searches at properties and residences linked to Jarkiholi, his associates and close relatives. The searches are expected to continue until the end of the day. ED officials remained at Jarkiholis government residence after the searches continued through the night. In Belagavi, searches continued at four locations, including Jarkiholis residence, the residence of his brother-in-law, Excise Commissioner Y. Manjunath, and premises linked to his associates. ED officials have remained inside the premises since Wednesday and continued the searches in the presence of Manjunath. Officials also questioned Manjunaths wife regarding alleged foreign investments. In Gokak, searches at Jarkiholis residence were continuing in the presence of his daughter, Congress MP Priyanka Jarkiholi, and other family members. CRPF personnel have been deployed to provide security during the searches. Searches were also continuing at the residence of Jarkiholis associate, Dr Girish Sonalkar, in Gokak. Meanwhile, Jarkiholi was seen moving around inside his government residence in Bengaluru through the night. He also waved to supporters who gathered outside his residence in protest against the ED searches. The ED searches are part of an ongoing probe into suspected financial transactions and foreign investments, with officials examining properties and transactions linked to Jarkiholi and people associated with him.
Mumbai-Goa Highway Delay Leaves Gadkari
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Chennai, Sep 9: The ongoing Duleep Trophy might not have panned out in his favour, but South Zone captain Tilak Varma has set a new goal for himself winning the upcoming three-match T20I series against Afghanistan. East Zone has built an overall lead of 584 runs to all but clinch the domestic season opener []
US still blows up drug boats, depends on threat it poses, says Rubio
Digital Desk | Washington, Sep 10 (IANS) The United States continues to destroy suspected drug-trafficking vessels when necessary, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said, while stressing that each operation is reviewed by lawyers and conducted under agreements with regional partners. Well, again, it depends; and we still blow up ships if need be, Rubio told reporters at the US Embassy in Quito, Ecuador, on Wednesday. Rubio said the approach depended on the country, location of the vessel and threat involved. Many recent actions were joint operations conducted in the territorial waters of partner countries, he said. So it depends on the vessel; it depends on the threat it poses; it depends on where its located, Rubio said. The United States must follow the laws and procedures of partner countries while operating in their waters, he added. The important point is that these routes are being disrupted. These routes are being ended, he said. Rubio said every target went through a legal review at the Department of War. Operational decisions were made on a case-by-case basis. So I think, really, its a strike-by-strike or operation-by-operation determination, he said. Rubio distinguished the joint missions from unilateral operations conducted in international waters early last year. Combined operations required Washington and its partners to agree on procedures, he said. The secretary declined to address a reporters claim that three vessels had been destroyed near the Galapagos Islands under a covert CIA programme. Im not going to comment on your reporting. I dont even know if your reporting is accurate when you say that, he said. Rubio said Washington had not hidden its campaign against drug-trafficking boats. He added that the effort had expanded through cooperation with countries in the region. Weve been doing it now for over a year, and now the difference is that were doing it in collaboration and in cooperation with working alongside countries in the region, in their territorial waters, he said. Asked about the risk to fishermen, Rubio said the operations targeted traffickers, drug boats and illegal fishing. Our goal is not to go after fishermen; our goal is to go after drug traffickers, he said. Rubio also identified Mexicos cartels as the central challenge. He said Mexico had stepped up its response, but its efforts remained insufficient. The case of Mexico -- its an even graver challenge because of the size of the country, because of the power of the cartels that are there, he said. Rubio said Washington preferred to confront the threat in cooperation with Mexican authorities. But eventually, that threat will have to be confronted, one way or the other, he added.
Beyond disguise: Defending women
By Shobha Shukla With just 52 months left to deliver on the Sustainable Development Goals, the world is already falling dramatically short on goals related to gender equality and health rights. Decades of progress secured through legally binding treaties and other international agreements and commitments, are being threatened by a growing anti-rights backlash. Well-coordinated anti-rights [] The post Beyond disguise: Defending womens rights against the anti-rights backlash first appeared on Highland Post .
Dr Farooq Abdullah hails J&Ks 98.43% literacy rate
Srinagar, Sep 9: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President, Dr Farooq Abdullah, in his message on the occasion of International Literacy Day, said that education and literacy are the foundations of any civilized, progressive and dignified society. As per a party statement issued, he said that only an educated society can better understand its rights and responsibilities and, while meeting the challenges of a changing world, achieve the goals of progress and prosperity. Dr Farooq Abdullah said it is highly encouraging and a matter of pride that Jammu and Kashmir, just last week, achieved the target of full literacy by attaining a literacy rate of 98.43 percent under ULLASNBSK. He said this achievement is the result of the collective efforts of the people of Jammu and Kashmir, teachers, students and all institutions working towards the promotion of literacy. The educational awareness and literacy success we are witnessing today has its foundations in the pioneering efforts of Sher-e-Kashmir Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah decades ago. Today, the light of education kindled by him has spread far and wide and the fruits of his struggle and efforts are visible to all, he said. He accorded special importance to the establishment of educational institutions and promotion of education in Jammu and Kashmir, recognising education as a fundamental means of social transformation, empowerment and eradication of backwardness. He said that since its inception, the National Conference has regarded education as a fundamental pillar of social and economic development. The steps taken during the tenure of Sher-e-Kashmir Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah to establish educational institutions, create opportunities for the common people and eradicate educational backwardness ushered in a new era of awareness in the society of Jammu and Kashmir. The National Conference has always maintained that education should not remain confined to privileged sections of society; rather, every child, including those from poor, middle-class, remote and backward areas must have equal access to quality educational opportunities. Dr Farooq Abdullah said that the present government, headed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, is also taking several measures to strengthen the education sector and provide better educational opportunities to the younger generation. The government is focused on improving the infrastructure of government educational institutions, enhancing educational facilities, promoting quality education, strengthening skill development and vocational education, and creating better opportunities for students. The National Conference President also described the passage of the Private Universities Bill during the last Assembly session as an important development in the education sector. He said the legislation would help expand the higher education sector in Jammu and Kashmir, create new educational opportunities, promote healthy competition in education and provide students with greater choices.
Own goal hands Athwas India XI 1-0 win over New JK United
Srinagar, Sep 9: Athwas India XI FC secured a dramatic 1-0 victory over New JK United FC in their Kashmir Super League Season 2 encounter on Wednesday, with the decisive goal coming through a own goal by New JK United defender Talib during the end moment of the game. The match, as per a statement, remained closely contested for most of the game, with both sides creating opportunities and battling hard for control. However, neither team could find the breakthrough in regulation time as the contest appeared headed for a draw. In the final minutes, New JK Uniteds Talib inadvertently put the ball into his own net, handing Athwas India XI FC a crucial 1-0 victory. The late setback was a tough result for New JK United FC, who had competed strongly throughout the match. Athwas India XI, meanwhile, held their composure in the closing stages. The victory will provide Athwas India XI FC with valuable momentum as the Khyber Cement Kashmir Super League Season 2 progresses. The league continues on Thursday with United Elegant FC taking on Swift Strikers FC in another eagerly awaited fixture.
In Defence of the Cluster University
There is understandable affection for Kashmirs historic colleges. S.P. College, Amar Singh College and Government College for Women are part of the Valleys educational history and have shaped generations of students. But that affection should not force us into a false choice between preserving our colleges and retaining the Cluster University. We need both. The criticism of the Cluster model raises legitimate questions about administration, autonomy and academic performance. But these concerns do not, by themselves, establish that the University is an unnecessary layer. The more important question is: what has the Cluster University added to higher education in Srinagar that individual colleges could not easily provide on their own? The answer is significant. Created in 2016 by bringing together five existing colleges, Cluster University Srinagar was intended to pool their resources and create a larger, multidisciplinary academic institution. Its mandate went beyond conventional undergraduate teaching to include postgraduate, integrated, professional and research programmes. Today, the University offers programmes across the sciences, humanities, social sciences, management, technology, education and other emerging fields. The Cluster University did not simply create another office. It created another level of education. That distinction is at the heart of the debate. A college may provide excellent undergraduate education. A university can provide something more: postgraduate study, doctoral research, specialised teaching, interdisciplinary programmes and the institutional scale needed to sustain research and new disciplines. Cluster University Srinagar has steadily moved in that direction, including the development of research and doctoral programmes. For students, this is not a minor administrative change. It means a wider academic horizon: more subjects, more pathways and more opportunities to move from undergraduate study towards advanced learning and research within one broader academic ecosystem. The suggestion that becoming part of a university necessarily destroys a colleges identity is equally questionable. St. Stephens College and Lady Shri Ram College remain distinctive and highly regarded institutions within the University of Delhi. They have retained their names, traditions, academic cultures and internal structures while operating within a larger university framework. Being part of a university does not mean ceasing to be a college. The same principle can apply in Jammu and Kashmir. Our constituent colleges can retain their identities while developing distinctive academic strengths within the Cluster University. S.P. College can build on its scientific tradition; Amar Singh College can strengthen its humanities and liberal-arts profile; other constituent institutions can develop their own areas of excellence. That is not institutional dilution. It is specialisation within a larger academic ecosystem. There is another misconception worth challenging. Autonomy and university membership are not opposites. The Cluster Universities Act itself envisages constituent colleges as important institutional units and provides for their participation in university governance. The answer, therefore, is not to assume that college autonomy requires dismantling the University. It is to ensure that the university structure actually allows meaningful participation and decision- making at the college level. The larger question is what kind of higher education Jammu and Kashmir needs. The answer cannot be a return to a system in which colleges are largely confined to traditional undergraduate education. Young people today need access to postgraduate study, professional programmes, technology, interdisciplinary learning, research and new fields of knowledge. The Cluster model was created precisely to widen that academic horizon. This is also consistent with the broader direction of higher-education policy. The National Education Policy 2020 calls for multidisciplinary universities and higher-education clusters while also emphasising institutional autonomy and stronger research. Scale and autonomy are not contradictory goals. The case against the Cluster University therefore needs to demonstrate more than administrative inconvenience. It needs to demonstrate that the academic gains created by the University could be achieved better through fragmentation into separate institutions. That case has not yet been made. Of course, the University should be judged honestly. Student services, infrastructure, faculty strength, research output and administration all matter. But there is a crucial distinction between saying the Cluster University has problems and saying the Cluster University has no purpose. The first may be true. The second does not follow. We should not measure the success of a university by the number of offices it has created, but by the opportunities it creates for students. On that measure, Cluster University Srinagar has already expanded the educational landscape beyond what the earlier college structure offered. The debate, therefore, should be reframed. The choice is not between historic colleges and the Cluster University. It is between a fragmented higher-education system and one in which our existing institutions can grow together. Our historic colleges should retain their identity, character and traditions. But they should also be part of a larger academic enterprise capable of taking students from undergraduate education to postgraduate study, research and new fields of knowledge. The Cluster University was conceived to expand the possibilities of our colleges, not to diminish them. Its real test is not whether it has replaced the old institutions, but whether it has enabled them to do more. On that measure, the story is far from over. We do not need fewer academic ambitions. We need a university system large enough to realise them. That is the idea worth defending. Jammu and Kashmir does not have to choose between preserving its educational legacy and building its academic future; the Cluster University gives us an opportunity to do both. Dr. Rutba Peerzada teaches in P.G Department of Political Science, Cluster University of Srinagar.
The Emerging Violence of Himalayan Hazards
The sudden flash flood in Rasuwa, Bagmati Province, Nepal, in August 26, 2026 has highlighted the emerging and unpredictable nature of cryospheric hazards in the Himalaya. It demonstrates how sudden glacier- and ice-related processes, combined with weak geological foundations, can rapidly generate destructive floods, posing serious risks to communities and critical infrastructure. The Himalaya is changing, and so is the nature of its disasters. In recent years, landslides, debris flows, flash floods, cloudbursts and cryosphere-related hazards have become more frequent, intense and complex. Since around 2020, the Himalaya has experienced repeated extreme events. The South Lhonak GLOF in Sikkim (2023), Thame GLOF in Nepal (2024), and recent disasters in Uttarakhand and Jammu & Kashmir etc., clearly show this changing Himalayan hazard environment. The concern is not only the increasing number of disasters, but also their changing and difficult-to-predict behaviour. Every major event generates scientific studies/literature to understand its causes and mechanisms, yet each event can follow a different pathway. The Himalaya has highly variable geology, land use land cover, steep terrain, glaciers, snow, permafrost, unstable slopes and river systems. These interacting conditions make disaster prediction increasingly challenging and highlight the need for better monitoring, risk assessment and adaptation. Cryosphere is no longer only a water resource For decades, glaciers and snow have mainly been viewed as important water resources and indicators of climate change. Glacial lakes, meanwhile, were recognised as potential sources of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs). But this understanding is now expanding. The glacier/snow itself can become the source of a disaster. Earlier, the 2021 Chamoli disaster was also triggered by the collapse of a large rock-ice mass from Ronti Peak, transforming rapidly into a destructive debris flow and flash flood. The August 2026 Nepal event provides a striking example of this emerging hazard. A large glacier/ice-rock mass collapsed and generated a powerful avalanche, followed by debris mobilisation and flash flooding. The event propagated rapidly downstream, damaging settlements, roads, bridges and infrastructure and killing hundreds. These events demonstrate the cascading nature of glacier-related hazards. Their occurrence without intense rainfall also highlights the limitations of relying solely on rainfall-based warning systems. More importantly, they send a clear message that glaciers should now be assessed not only as water resources but also as potential sources of catastrophic disasters. From glacier to flash flood in minutes A glacier situated on a steep slope, hanging valley or ice cliff may appear stable for years. However, warming can alter the structure and stability of ice and surrounding rock. Glacier thinning, increased meltwater generation, crevassing, changing ice conditions, and associated permafrost degradation may further contribute to glacier instability. When a large mass of ice and rock suddenly detaches, gravity takes over. The material can accelerate rapidly down a steep slope. As it moves, it may entrain water, ice, rock and loose sediment. Once the mass enters a river valley, it can rapidly transform into a highly destructive debris flow or flash flood. The enormous energy and changing lapse-rate conditions can accelerate melting of the entrained ice, generating additional meltwater and increasing the volume and destructive power of the downstream flood. The most concerning aspect is the speed/velocity of the process. A disaster may begin high in the mountains and reach downstream settlements within minutes. There may be little or no time for communities to react. Bridges, roads, hydropower projects and houses located in the flow path can be destroyed almost instantaneously. These are not simply floods. They are cascading disasters-one process triggering another like glacier instability, ice-rock avalanche, water release, sediment mobilisation, debris flow and finally a destructive flood. Given the steep Himalayan terrain, active tectonics, complex geology and rapidly changing cryosphere, these hazards are becoming increasingly complex and interconnected. Several parts of the region have experienced repeated cloudbursts, flash floods, debris flows and landslides in recent years, particularly during 2026. In Jammu & Kashmir, for example, heavy rainfall events have affected districts such as Kishtwar, Doda, Ramban, Kathua, Poonch and Rajouri etc. These events demonstrate that hazards cannot always be treated as separate processes. A cloudburst may trigger a landslide; a landslide may block a river; the failure of such a blockage, sometimes combined with an ice avalanche, may generate a flash flood; and the resulting flood can rapidly mobilise large quantities of sediment downstream. The hazard is therefore no longer a single event-it is a chain of interconnected processes. Towards better adaptation and resilience Our planning needs to change: We cannot stop the Himalaya from being an active mountain system. We cannot prevent every landslide, glacier collapse or flash flood. But we can reduce the number of people and assets exposed to these hazards. The first step is to reconsider where and how we build. Settlements and infrastructure located on floodplains, alluvial fans, river corridors, debris-flow channels, confluences and other active landforms require careful reassessment. Future planning must consider changing rainfall, glacier and snow conditions, sediment availability and cascading processes. The question should no longer be only Where can we build? It should also be Where should we not build? Communities must be at the centre: Scientific monitoring is essential, but technology alone cannot save lives. The people living in mountain valleys are the first to experience these disasters and often have only minutes to respond. Community-based monitoring, local warning systems, evacuation routes, hazard awareness and regular preparedness exercises must therefore become an integral part of Himalayan disaster management. Scientific information must reach people in a form that is simple, clear and actionable. Climate change is changing the risk: Climate change is an important part of this emerging picture. Glaciers are among the most sensitive indicators of climate change, but their response to warming may also create new hazards. Glacier thinning, retreat, changing meltwater pathways and instability of hanging glaciers can increase the potential for sudden ice and ice-rock failures. This means that the role of glaciers must be understood in two ways 1) as water reservoirs and 2) as potential hazard sources. A new generation of glacier-risk assessment is therefore needed. Monitoring should consider not only glacier area and retreat, but also slope, ice thickness, surface velocity, crevassing, hanging-glacier geometry, meltwater pathways, surrounding rock stability and the population and infrastructure located downstream. We need to learn from every disaster: The biggest weakness in disaster management is not always the lack of scientific knowledge. Often, it is the failure to convert knowledge from one disaster into preparedness for the next. Every disaster should therefore become a learning event. When a glacier collapses, we should ask which other glaciers have similar characteristics. When a debris flow destroys a settlement, we should identify other settlements located on similar fans. When a flood damages infrastructure, we should examine whether similar infrastructure exists elsewhere in the same hazard zone. The Himalaya is repeatedly showing us where our vulnerabilities lie. We need to listen. The Himalaya does not recognise borders: Himalayan hazards do not respect political boundaries. Rivers, glaciers, mountains and atmospheric systems connect communities across India, Nepal, Bhutan, Pakistan and China. A disaster originating in one part of the mountains can rapidly affect people and infrastructure far downstream and across borders. The recent Rasuwa-disaster is a powerful reminder that disasters do not recognise nationality, religion or political boundaries. Effective risk reduction therefore requires regional scientific cooperation, shared monitoring systems, common data platforms and coordinated early-warning mechanisms. Understand the mountain before building on it: The future of Himalayan disaster management must be interdisciplinary. Geology, geomorphology, hydrology, cryosphere science, meteorology and ecology cannot work in isolation. The strength or weakness of one component can influence the behaviour of the entire mountain system. The geological foundation is particularly important. Weak rocks, faults, fractured slopes and unstable terrain can amplify the effects of rainfall, glacier melt and earthquakes. Understanding this interconnected system is essential for developing safer infrastructure and better risk-management strategies. Learning to live with the Himalaya: The Himalaya is an active and dynamic mountain system. Its hazards cannot be completely eliminated. Climate change is further increasing the complexity and uncertainty of these processes. Therefore, our goal should not be to control the Himalaya. Our goal should be to understand it, respect its limits and adapt our way of living to its behaviour. Every disaster leaves destruction behind, but it also leaves knowledge. The real failure occurs when we experience one disaster and continue planning as if the next one will behave in exactly the same way. Every passing disaster is a wake-up call. We must learn from it before the next warning arrives. The future of the Himalaya will depend not only on how the mountains change, but on how intelligently we respond to those changes. The choice is before us; either continue reacting after every disaster, or learn from the past and prepare for the next one. Dr. Riyaz Ahmad Mir, Former Sr. Geologist- GSI, Scientist-In-Charge, National Institute of Hydrology, Western Himalayan Regional Centre, Jammu, J&K.
Sub-Committee meeting on Ladakh issues held in New Delhi
Srinagar, Sep 9:The crucial sub-committee meeting convened by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to address the political and constitutional future of Ladakh ended late Wednesday without any major breakthrough, according to representatives of the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA). The meeting in the national capital brought together senior officials from the Home Ministry, representatives of the Ladakh administration, and a joint delegation of the LAB and KDA. However, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and the leadership from Ladakh arrived at a consensus that the Union Territory, which was carved out following the 2019 reorganisation of Jammu and Kashmir, is set to receive a customised constitutional framework under Article 371, complete with its own elected legislative body. Those who attended the Sub-Committee meeting in New Delhi included senior MHA officers, senior officials of the Ladakh administration, including Chief Secretary Ladakh Ashish Kundra, besides three members each from LAB and KDA, LokSabha member from LadakhMohdHanifa Jan, former MP ThupstanChhewang, Kargil Hill Council Chairman MohdJaffarAkhoon and former Leh Hill Council chief TashiGyalson, sources said. They said that the Centre reiterated the proposal for a unique, sui generis governance structure under Article 371. This special framework is designed to legally insulate the fragile cold-desert region from external demographic and environmental pressures. Attended the sub-committee meeting with leaders of Ladakh at MHA in Delhi today. A general air of positivity prevailed as the broad contours of a sui generis model of governance under Article 371 of the Constitution were discussed. Deepening democracy is the goal, Chief Secretary Ladakh Ashish Kundra said. Sources said it was noted that the next logical step would be to further empower the Union Territory through a democratic institutional framework that provides a political voice. After detailed deliberations, it was unanimously decided that while statehood would remain the long-term aspiration of Ladakh, in the present situation, as a first step, an appropriate customised model of governance by establishing a UT-level elected body with executive, financial and legislative powers would be established. During the meeting, the model of constitutional safeguards under Article 371 was also discussed. There have been instances of invoking Articles 371(A) to (J), and it was agreed that a customised sui generis model most suitable for Ladakh would be adopted. It was decided that a draft proposal covering the powers and functions executive, financial and legislative of this UT-level elected body in harmonious relations with the PRIs would be prepared for further discussion and fine-tuning. Speaking to Greater Kashmir about the overall atmosphere of the meeting, Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC Kargil, Muhammad Jaffar, said that most of their reservations regarding constitutional safeguards, legislative powers and administrative issues were addressed during the discussions. He said the government agreed in principle that all bureaucrats in Ladakh would function under an elected executive authority once the proposed governance framework is established. The meeting also witnessed discussions on the withdrawal of cases registered against more than 83 individuals detained during the protests of September 24. The government assured them that the cases will be studied and assured withdrawal of the cases in a phased manner, Jaffar said. Sources said that the next meeting will be held in October, for which the dates will be announced later. Notably, two previous meetings of the Sub-Committee were held in Leh on July 3 and August 19. They were attended by representatives of the MHA, senior officers of the UT administration, including the Chief Secretary, Sub-Committee members from the LAB and KDA, among others. Meanwhile, a statement was issued by the Ladakh leaders after the sub-committee meeting concluded. LAB and KDA met with representatives of the Ministry of Home Affairs today in furtherance of the in-principle understanding arrived at in the meetings dated May 22 and July 3 on restoring democracy in Ladakh and providing constitutional safeguards by way of special provision under Article 371. The MHA stated that the intended UT-level body would be elected by direct election and would have legislative powers with respect to land, culture and language, forest, environment, natural resources, and any other subject matter reserved for the UT under Article 240. The elected body at the UT level would also have executive, budgetary, planning and financial powers. However, LAB and KDA observed that there is no clarity on overall areas, including law and order, as seen in the UT of Puducherry, which is necessary for proper governance, the statement said. The MHA also assured that a compensation package for those who lost their lives and were injured in the September 2025 agitation would be given. LAB and KDA sought that all cases registered against persons in respect of the September 2025 incident be withdrawn at once and not be done in phases. MHA assured that the same was being looked into. The MHA has assured that further talks will be held in the first week of October, during which a draft Article would be discussed. The MHA is expected to seek further comments on some broader issues from LAB and KDA shortly. The LAB and KDA unanimously stated that no major irreversible restructuring should be done in governance mechanisms, land transfers, etc., before an elected body at the Union Territory level is in place. LAB and KDA have unanimously declared that in the event of any such irreversible changes being made to the administrative and political setup of Ladakh before the UT-level democratic body is constituted, they would be compelled to call upon a public protest against such moves, it said.
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Scorpio Daily Horoscope for September 10, 2026
You are likely to be in a more serious frame of mind. The practical issues of life are going to demand your attention today. But you are full of faith and optimism and are ready to take chances at the deepest emotional levels. Someone near to you will exhibit concerns regarding your aims and goals. Take the time to explain the situation to them. Read full Scorpio horoscope
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macOS Beta: Golden Gate Release Candidate now available
Macworld Following its preview at WWDC on June 8, Apple released the first developer beta of macOS 27 Golden Gate , giving developers and Mac users an early look at the next major version of macOS ahead of its expected public release later this month. Rather than introducing a dramatic redesign, Golden Gate focuses on improving the experience established by macOS 26 Tahoe . The update brings Siri AI, deeper Apple Intelligence integration, smarter search tools, and a range of performance enhancements, while refining some of the more controversial aspects of Tahoes Liquid Glass interface. As with any beta software, early access comes with risks. Bugs, app compatibility issues, and incomplete features are common, particularly in early developer releases. Before installing the macOS beta, its worth understanding whats new, what issues testers are reporting, and whether its stable enough for your Mac. Heres everything you need to know about the latest macOS beta, including new features, known issues, release dates, and whether its worth installing. Whats the latest macOS beta? Apple is currently running two macOS beta tracks for developers: the upcoming macOS 27 Golden Gate and updates for the current release, macOS 26 Tahoe. Apple also runs a public beta, which allows enthusiasts and early adopters to test new features before the final version launches. You need to register for Apples public beta to access it. macOS 27 Golden Gate beta version tracker Apple released the macOS 27 Golden Gate Public Beta 6 on August 31. Apple released macOS 27 Golden Gate Developer Release Candidate on September 9, 2026. Public Beta RC should be released sometime this week; new versions are usually released a day or two after the new developer beta. macOS 26 Tahoe beta : Apple continues to develop macOS Tahoe through regular point releases. macOS Beta timeline Release Date Beta 1 June 8, 2026 Beta 2 June 22, 2026 Beta 3 July 6, 2026 Beta 3 v.2 July 13, 2026 Beta 4 July 20, 2026 Beta 5 August 10, 2026 Beta 6 August 17, 2026 Beta 7 August 24, 2026 Beta 8 August 31, 2026 Release Candidate 1 September 9, 2026 Public Beta July 13, 2026 Public Beta 2 July 22, 2026 Public Beta 3 August 11, 2026 Public Beta 4 August 17, 2026 Public Beta 5 August 24, 2026 Public Beta 6 August 31, 2026 Final Release September Whats new in the latest beta? New features in macOS 27. Foundry The beta introduces several significant upgrades. Siri AI : Apple has redesigned Siri with personal context awareness and the ability to perform multi-step tasks across apps. Better performance : One of Golden Gates goals is improved responsiveness. Early testers report faster app launches, quicker AirDrop transfers, and a generally snappier experience than Tahoe. Smarter Search : A rebuilt indexing engine powers Spotlight, Mail, and Photos, delivering faster and more relevant search results. Safari Automation : Safari gains new AI-powered features, including automatic tab grouping and a new Notify Me tool that can monitor webpages for changes. Design refinements : Following criticism of Tahoes Liquid Glass design, Apple has refined the interface with improved transparency controls and more consistent window corners. More Apple Intelligence features : Apple Intelligence is integrated more deeply throughout the system. Improvements include smarter automation, enhanced password management, and natural-language shortcuts. Users can create Shortcuts using plain English, while Calendar can generate events from written requests. Photos also gains AI-powered editing tools, including Spatial Reframing and enhanced cleanup features. Xcode 27 : Xcode 27 ships with the macOS 27 SDK and includes new AI-assisted development tools, including coding assistance and testing features. See Apples developer website for more information about the beta. Should you install the macOS beta? Apple While installing a beta lets you try new features such as Siri AI and enhanced Spotlight months before release, it is generally not recommended for most users because of the stability risks involved. Install if You need to test apps You want early access to new features You have a secondary Mac available Wait if This is your primary work machine You rely on niche or specialist software Stability is critical to your workflow Who are you Should you install? A developer testing apps Install now An Apple enthusiast with a spare Mac Consider waiting for the Public Beta A public beta testers on main machine Wait for the Public Beta Mission-critical users Wait for fall 2026 version What do people think of the macOS beta? Golden Gate is focused less on introducing dramatic new features and more on refining the experience introduced in macOS Tahoe. Early feedback has been positive about the ways Apple is addressing many of the complaints users had about 2025s Liquid Glass redesign while also improving overall performance. Performance : Reports from beta testers both within our team and across the web suggest that Golden Gate feels faster and more responsive. Some users report that even older Macs feel noticeably quicker when running the beta. Liquid Glass changes : Early testers appear supportive of the updated design. Apple has refined several Liquid Glass elements and introduced greater control over transparency effects. Siri AI : The biggest addition in Golden Gate is Siri AI. However, support outside Apples own apps remains inconsistent. Some testers find Siri AI genuinely useful , while others report reliability issues. Read: macOS Golden Gate vs macOS Tahoe: Whats new and should you upgrade? What are the risks of installing beta software? Installing pre-release software on a primary device carries several risks. System instability : Performance problems, freezes, crashes, and other unexpected behavior are common during beta testing. App failures : Third-party applications may crash, behave unpredictably, or stop working entirely. Hardware strain : Early beta builds can increase battery drain and cause Macs to run hotter than usual. Data loss : Software bugs may corrupt files, and downgrading to a stable version often requires a complete system reset. Safety precautions and best practices If you decide to install the beta, take the following precautions: Use a secondary device : Avoid installing beta software on your primary Mac or on any machine used for critical work. Create a full backup : Use Time Machine to create a complete backup before upgrading so you can restore your Mac if something goes wrong. Note that this need to be a Time Machine backup from before the beta was installed and you will lose anything saved subsequently. Install on a separate volume : Consider installing the beta on a separate volume or external SSD rather than replacing your main operating system. Check storage space : Make sure you have at least 15GB of free storage available before beginning the installation. How to install the macOS beta Foundry The process for installing a macOS beta depends on whether you are seeking the Developer Beta or the Public Beta. Apple simplified this process a few years ago, removing the need for a paid developer account to access early builds. The first step is to join Apples beta testing program . We explain how to do that in a separate article. You will need to register your account either as a public beta tester or as a developer in order to enable beta updates on your Mac. To install the beta follow these steps: Back up your Mac: Before installing any pre-release software, it is critical to prepare your Mac to avoid data loss. Beta software is inherently unstable and can cause crashes or app compatibility issues. Registered your account either as a public beta tester or as a developer in order to enable beta updates on your Mac: For the Public Beta : Visit the Apple Beta Software Program website , sign in with your Apple ID, and agree to the terms. For the Developer Beta : Register as an Apple Developer on Apples website, download the Apple Developer app from the App Store, sign in with your standard Apple ID, and complete the free registration process. On the Mac where you wish to install the beta, open System Settings and navigate to General > Software Update. Click the (i) info button next to Beta Updates. Enable Beta Updates. The beta will appear as an available upgrade. Select the macOS beta you want to instal (e.g., macOS 27 Golden Gate Public Beta or Developer Beta). Click Upgrade Now to begin the download and installation. As long as you are a registered developer or enrolled in the public beta program, when the relevant macOS Beta becomes available, it will also show up on your Mac. Once you are running the beta, the updates will come through to your Mac automatically; you just need to go to Software Update in System Settings and click to install. See How to install macOS. How to get a free Apple developer account If you just want a free Apple Developer account so you can access the beta, you can get this via Xcode or the Apple Developer app in iOS. Heres how to do it via the Apple Developer app on an iPhone: Get the Apple Developer App from the App Store . Open the app on your iPhone. Tap on Account. Tap on Sign In. Sign in using your usual Apple ID. If you wish to actually publish applications to the App Store or receive support, youll need to pay $99/79 per year for a paid account. You can compare the free and paid accounts here . FAQ 1. Who can run the macOS beta? Anyone can run the macOS beta, but to do so, you do need to register for either the developer beta, the pubic beta, or both. Apple offers both developer and public beta programs for macOS, enabling all interested users to test pre-release versions of the operating system. While both betas provide early access to new features, they cater to different user profiles based on technical expertise and risk tolerance. Beta software tends to be buggy so the more stable public beta version may be preferable, but even that will not be bug-free. In the past, the developer beta was only available to developers who had paid to join Apples Developer Program (which costs $99/79). However, for a couple of years now, Apple has opened up the developer beta to registered developers with free developer accounts. We explain how to get a free developer account below. If you decide you no longer want to run the beta version of macOS read this: How to remove the macOS beta . 2. macOS public beta vs developer beta Since 2023, the Developer Beta has been available to anyone who registers as a developer, even if they arent a paid-up member of Apples Developer Program. As a result, people with a basic free developer account can download the new macOS developer beta (we show you how to register below). Whether you should download the developer beta if you arent a developer is another question. We dont recommend you install the developer beta if you arent a developer. Instead, our recommendation is to use the public beta (the first version of which usually arrives in July). There are a few differences between the public and developer betas. The public beta is not the same as the beta that is released through the developer program. The public beta typically launches after the developer beta has undergone initial testing and refinement Developers get updates to their beta first, and possibly more frequently. But you should keep in mind that betas are by nature not stable, and because the public beta comes after the developer beta it could be a little safer to install. The most significant difference is probably the motive of the testers: Developers usually have the aim of ensuring their apps work when the updated macOS is released to the general public, while public beta testers are essentially helping Apple detect bugs and offering feedback on the features. Because of this, developers may get to test new features not available in the public beta. If you want to get the public beta the first thing you need to do, if you havent already, is join Apples beta programs read this for more information: How to become an Apple beta tester. 3. Is the macOS beta stable? By its nature, a beta has the potential to be unstable. Therefore, its not advised that you install it on a Mac that you rely on. If you have a second Mac that isnt mission-critical, then install it there. We strongly recommend that you dont risk all by putting the macOS beta on your primary macOS, especially not in the early days of the beta development. If you dont have a second Mac, there are a couple of ways you could run macOS beta on your Mac without running the risk of losing data or finding your Mac stops working: We recommend installing it on a partition, which these days is really a volume (and is much easier to create than a partition was). Read about how to do that here: How to dual-boot Mac: Run two versions of macOS on a Mac . Alternatively, you could install the macOS beta on an external drive and run it on that. We discuss the safety of the macOS beta and the risks you might be taking in more detail in a separate article. If the stability of the beta worries you, then you are probably better off waiting until the final version is out, or at least waiting until testing has been happening for a few months before getting the beta. 4. How to prepare your Mac for the beta Update your software : We recommend you have the latest full version of macOS installed, although Apple says that the macOS Developer Beta Access Utility requires macOS 10.8 or later. Make space: Wed recommend at least 15GB of available space because the macOS betas tend to be very large. If you end up requiring more space, read: How to free up space on Mac. Note that we always recommend that you have at least 10% space free on your Mac at any time, so if you dont have that, expect problems! Back up : Before you install a beta on your Mac, you should make a backup of your data and files. You can find out how to use Time Machine to back up your Mac . We also have a round-up of suitable backup solutions . 5. How to send feedback to Apple Should you come across an error or a bug, you should use the Feedback Assistant app to provide feedback to Apple. Launch the app and follow the appropriate steps, selecting the area about which youre providing feedback and then any specific sub-area. Then describe your issue in a single sentence, before providing a more detailed description, including any specific steps that reproduce the issue. Youll also be able to attach other files. Youll also have to give permission for the Feedback Assistant app to collect diagnostic information from your Mac. It wont always be obvious whether something is a bug or just not as easy to use as you might have hoped. Either way, if your feedback is that something appears to work in an illogical way, Apple will want to know that. If you are having trouble with a third-party app, you can let Apple know by reporting it through the 3rd-party Application Compatibility category in the Feedback Assistant. However, wed suggest that you also provide feedback to the apps developer, who will no doubt be grateful. 6. Will I be able to update from macOS beta to the final version? Beta users will be able to install the final build of the OS on release day without needing to reformat or reinstall. 7. Can I talk about the beta publicly? According to Apple and the license agreement all beta testers must agree to, the beta is Apple confidential information. By accepting those terms, you agree not to discuss your use of the software with anyone who isnt also in the Beta Software Program. That means you cant blog, post screenshots, tweet, or publicly post information about the public beta software. However, you can discuss any information that Apple has publicly disclosed; the company says that information is no longer considered confidential. 8. How to downgrade from the macOS beta You can always revert to an earlier version of macOS, though depending on how you back up, its not necessarily a painless process. Start by making sure the data on your drive is backed up, then erase the drive and install the latest public version of macOS. When you first start up your Mac, you can use the Migration Assistant to import your data from the backup. Heres a more detailed tutorial on downgrading from the macOS beta and we also have a tutorial on downgrading to an older version of the Mac OS . 9. Is the beta free to download? Yes, the macOS beta is free to download for both developers and the general public. Apple offers two distinct tracks for testing pre-release software: the Developer Beta and the Public Beta, both of which are now accessible without a paid subscription. 10. Can I go back to the stable version? Yes, you can go back to the stable version of macOS from a beta, but the complexity of the process depends on whether the final version of that software has been released yet. If you are running a beta (such as the macOS 27 Golden Gate beta) and want to return to the current stable version (such as macOS 26 Tahoe) before the new OS officially launches in the fall, you must perform a clean installation. Because this requires wiping your internal drive, a full backup is essential, but you will want a backup made before you installed the macOS beta. 11. Should I install the beta on my main Mac? Installing a macOS beta on your primary computer is generally not recommended due to the inherent risks of using unfinished software. While beta programs offer early access to new features, they are designed for testing and often contain significant bugs that can disrupt your daily workflow. 12. Do I need an Apple Developer account to install the beta? You do not need a paid Apple Developer account to install the macOS beta. While access to developer betas was previously restricted to those paying a $99/79 annual fee, Apple changed this policy in 2023 to allow anyone with a free developer account to access these builds . Alternatively, you can join the Public Beta program, which is also free and accessible to anyone with a valid Apple ID. 13. How often are new beta versions released? New macOS beta versions are typically released every one to two weeks, with the frequency increasing as the final public release date approaches. The beta updates refine features and address bugs identified by testers. 14. Is the macOS beta safe to install? The beta is generally safe to test, but it may contain bugs that cause crashes, poor battery life, app compatibility issues, or data loss. Always back up your Mac before installing. 15. Will my apps work with the macOS beta? Many apps will work normally, but some third-party software may crash, perform poorly, or not launch at all until developers release updates.
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