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BCCI to host IPL 2027 auction in Goa in December: Devajit Saikia
This year, after hosting the IPL auction in three foreign locations, Saudi Arabia, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi last year, we are going to host it in Goa in the month of December, said Devajit Saikia
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India-funded skills centre for persons with disabilities inaugurated in Sierra Leone
Digital Desk | Freetown, Sep 23 (IANS) A rehabilitated Skills Training Centre, supported by a grant from the India-UN Development Partnership Fund, has been inaugurated in Sierra Leone's Kenema, the High Commission of India said on Wednesday. The High Commission joined the Sierra Leone government, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the UN Country Team for the inauguration on September 18. The High Commission of India joined the Government of Sierra Leone, UNDP and the UN Country Team for the inauguration of the rehabilitated Skills Training Centre in Kenema on 18 September 2026. Supported through a USD 990,000 grant from the India-UN Development Partnership Fund, the project is rehabilitating six skills centres across Sierra Leone, promoting vocational skills, entrepreneurship and economic independence for persons with disabilities, the High Commission said in a post on X. India-Sierra Leone: Advancing inclusive development, together, it added. In March, India sent 1,000 metric tonnes of rice to Sierra Leone to support its school midday meal scheme. The gesture reinforced India's commitment to enhance cooperation with countries in the Global South and to backing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Global South partnership in action! India has sent 1,000 metric tonnes of rice today to support Sierra Leone's school midday meal scheme. The gesture is in keeping with India's commitment to enhance cooperation with countries in the Global South and to support the Sustainable Development Goals, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated on X. India and Sierra Leone enjoy cordial and warm ties based on common values and shared vision which date back to almost six decades. India is committed to being a reliable partner of Sierra Leone in its development journey through soft loans, scholarships, and capacity building, according to the MEA. The two nations also cooperate at the United Nations and other multilateral fora.
Deepika Reveals Secret Behind Her Historic Goal-Scoring Spree At Asian Games
Deepika scored a record nine goals in India's 20-1 rout of Thailand, bettering her own mark of eight strikes against Uzbekistan in the opening match.
IPL Auction Returns To India! Venue, Tentative Dates Revealed
The Indian Premier League (IPL) mini-auction for the upcoming season will take place in Goa in mid-December, with December 15-16 as the likely dates. This marks the return of the auction to India after three previous editions were held overseas, a move chairman Arun Dhumal stated was a conscious effort.
IPL 2027 auction to be held in Goa in December
The previous three auctions were held outside India, and this will be the last mini-auction of the current cycle
IPL 2027 auction to be held in Goa in December: BCCI secretary
Devajit Saikia from BCCI confirmed that the IPL 2027 auction will take place in Goa in December. The decision follows previous auctions held in Saudi Arabia, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi. Additionally, due to heavy rainfall, the upcoming multi-day match between India A Women and Australia A Women has been relocated from Dharamshala to Mohali. This change ensures uninterrupted cricket activities during unfavorable weather.
Residents block road seeking compensation after leopard kills three goats in Erode
Jailer 2: Rajinikanth-Starrer To Feature Vijay Sethupathi In A Cameo? Deets Inside
Vijay Sethupathi has reportedly filmed for a day in Chennai and another day in Goa, with his screen time reportedly being around 15 minutes.
Goa to host IPL 2027 auction in December after three overseas editions
Goa to host IPL 2027 auction in December after three overseas editions
Viksit Bharat must awaken spirit: President Murmu
Digital Desk | Vadodara, Sep 23 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday said India's vision of becoming a developed nation by 2047 should go beyond economic advancement and include spiritual awakening, as she called for preparing a young generation equipped with skills, self-confidence, discipline and moral values. Speaking at a Brahma Kumaris organisation's programme in Vadodara, Murmu said India's large young population could play a central role in nation-building if it directed its energy and talent toward constructive goals. Today, the youth have awakened. The dream of a developed India by 2047 is not only about economic development but also spiritual awakening. Today, the entire world is looking towards India, she said. Murmu said India had a population of around 1.4 billion and that 65 per cent of it was young. The country's demographic strength, she said, made it important to focus on the overall development of young people. She was speaking after the virtual launch of Awakening Inner Strength for Nation Building, a national initiative associated with the Brahma Kumaris' programme in Nadiad. The President said young people needed knowledge, technology and skills, but these had to be accompanied by qualities such as self-confidence, self-discipline, positive thinking, sensitivity and moral values. We have to prepare young people who are equipped with knowledge, technology and skills, while also being filled with self-confidence, self-discipline, positive thinking, sensitivity and moral values, she said. Murmu said youth were facing a rapidly changing environment, with the digital world, an abundance of information, intense competition, changing lifestyles, and shifting social expectations affecting their lives. The young generation has unlimited opportunities before it, but it also faces many challenges, she said. She said the response should include developing what she described as inner strength self-awareness, concentration, emotional balance, positive thinking and self-discipline. Therefore, developing inner strength among them that is, self-awareness, self-confidence, concentration, emotional balance, a positive outlook and self-discipline is important, she said. Murmu linked this process with the broader objective of nation-building, saying an awakened and conscious youth could channel its talent, energy and values towards building a developed India. When young people give a positive direction to their thoughts, emotions and actions, their families, workplaces, communities feel its impact and ultimately the entire nation, she said. She also referred to the legacy of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, whose examples of nation-building, she said, continue to inspire young people in particular. The President said India's spiritual heritage could be combined with modern science, technology and new ideas to create a broader development model. India has given the world great life philosophies such as yoga, meditation, non-violence, compassion and Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, she said. Murmu said this heritage could be integrated with the requirements of modern life and India's development priorities. Our goal should be to build an India that is economically prosperous, scientifically powerful, socially inclusive and spiritually awakened, she said. The event also marked the Brahma Kumaris' completion of 90 years of their spiritual journey and the launch of the organisation's 2026 national theme, Spiritual Awakening for World Renewal.
SIR and the dissent debate: A Constitutional process, not an institutional breakdown
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) has rejected the suggestion that differences among its three members amount to an institutional upture, saying internal objections and written notes are an established part of the functioning of a multi-member constitutional body and do not, by themselves, establish illegality or dysfunction. The response followed The Indian Express report of September 23 that Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi had raised 14 formal objections over 10 months on decisions of the Commission, including issues linked to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. While the objections are on record, the ECI has said that the report does not adequately explain the legal framework, safeguards and judicial scrutiny surrounding SIR. The ECI has functioned as a multi-member body since 1993, with differences resolved through majority decisions as provided by law. During a nationwide exercise involving crores of voters, 14 objections over 10 months cannot by themselves establish an institutional crisis, analysts say. The Commission has witnessed sharper disagreements in the past also. In 2009, Chief election Commissioner (CEC) N. Gopalaswami recommended the removal of Election Commissioner Navin Chawla over alleged partisan conduct; the government rejected the recommendation and Chawla later became CEC, experts said. Between 1993 and 1995, CEC T.N. Seshan even challenged the creation of the multi-member Commission in court, leading to an open legal battle with Commissioners M.S. Gill and G.V.G. Krishnamurthy, they noted. Gill later joined the Congress and became a Union Cabinet Minister after his tenure, they said. In a press note issued on Wednesday, the ECI said internal notes and checks are routine mechanisms intended to ensure transparency and legal compliance. It added that all official decisions carry legal sanction under the 2023 law governing the Commission's conduct of business and that every officer can offer suggestions for electoral reforms. The Commission said around 40 new initiatives introduced in the past year were unanimously approved by the full Commission and that elections were successfully conducted in Bihar, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Assam and West Bengal. It also said ECINet and other digital platforms have strict data-security, IT audit and access-control mechanisms. On Form 6, the ECI disputed the suggestion that the statutory voter-registration form was illegally altered. It said its May 2026 SIR order had already provided for a separate Declaration Form to accompany Form 6, containing questions on whether a voter or relative appeared in the previous SIR roll. Legal observers said that changing a statutory form and adding a linked declaration are distinct legal actions. Concerns over centralization of electoral data also remain a matter of scrutiny rather than established wrongdoing, analysts said. The Commissioners sought an audit of database access, but seeking an audit is not evidence of tampering. Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) continue to decide inclusion and exclusion of names, while the ECI has reiterated that ECINet operates with security and audit controls. The reported figure of 13 crore deletions has also been described as misleading by the ECI. The figure relates to names not carried forward into the draft roll, not final deletions. SIR provides for claims, objections, hearings and a final roll. Reasons such as Absent, Shifted, Death and Duplicate are listed so genuine voters can seek correction. The report raises a fair question on who filed these appeals, but it does not establish that the ECI itself filed them. Implying that it did, is a leap the evidence does not support, observers said. More than 1.26 lakh appeals have been resolved and 1.14 lakh voters restored, the Commission said. In Goa, 97 voters were found eligible after hearings, but software lacked a facility to reverse earlier deletions. The Chief Electoral Officer wrote eight times seeking a solution before the final-roll deadline. Observers said this points to a technical shortcoming requiring correction, not proof of an intent to disenfranchise voters. The legal backdrop is the Supreme Court's May 27, 2026, judgment which upheld the ECI's power to conduct SIR under Article 324 of the Constitution read with Section 21(3) of the Representation of the People Act, 1950. The apex court examined the procedure and did not find the exercise disproportionate or contrary to law. The Supreme Court's judgment also recognised the Commission's responsibility to maintain accurate electoral rolls. Analysts also noted that SIR is not a first-time exercise. India has conducted 10 such revisions since Independence, eight under Congress-led governments. SIR also incorporates multiple safeguards -- Booth Level Officers, supervisors, Assistant EROs, EROs, draft publication, claims and objections, hearings and final-roll publication -- besides monitoring by political parties through Booth Level Agents, experts said. Analysts said the documented disagreements merit scrutiny, particularly on transparency and decision-making, but stressed that internal dissent and institutional wrongdoing are separate questions. The ECI's position is that a multi-member body debating and recording objections, while ultimately taking decisions through the prescribed process, is evidence of institutional checks rather than necessarily a crisis, an analyst noted.
SPL: Nongkseh move up with win against Rangdajied
Shillong, Sep 23: Nongkseh made sure they are still in the hunt for the title with a 2-0 win against Rangdajied United in the Shillong Premier League 2026 at the SSA Stadium here today. Goals for Dawanchwa Challam (66) and Aenam Jyrwa (85) settled this match in favour of Nongkseh, in what was their second [] The post SPL: Nongkseh move up with win against Rangdajied first appeared on Highland Post .
Deepika's Record Goals: A Testament To Dedication And Expert Guidance
Indian hockey drag-flicker Deepika has made headlines at the Asian Games with a record-breaking 20 goals across three matches, including nine in a single game. The 23-year-old attributes her success not just to her wrestling family's athletic genes but to years of dedicated training and the guidance of coaches Azad Singh, Rupinder Pal Singh, and Taeke Taekema. Despite a career-threatening injury last year, Deepika has made a strong comeback, focusing on skill, consistency, and discipline, with an eye on Olympic qualification.
Goa [India], September 23: Cardiovascular disease kills more Indians than any other condition, accounting for nearly 30% of all deaths in the country. To confront this, Tricog Health India, a Bengaluru-based AI health-tech company, in association with the Directorate of Health Services, Government of Goa, will host the National CVD Summit 2026 in Goa between September 25 and 27, 2026.
Smriti Irani appointed BJP in-charge for Haryana and Chhattisgarh, Vinod Tawde to look after UP
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party National President Nitin Nabin on Tuesday announced a fresh set of appointments of state in-charges and co-in-charges for various states and union territories. The appointments, detailed in an official press release issued from the partys central office, take effect immediately. According to the circular, the party has assigned organisational responsibilities covering nearly all states and UTs. Notable appointments include Smriti Irani as in-charge for both Chhattisgarh and Haryana, with Siddharth Shambhu as co-in-charge for Chhattisgarh and Dr Bhola Singh as co-in-charge for Haryana. Baijayant Jay Panda has been named state in-charge for Maharashtra, assisted by co-in-charges Amit Malviya, Sadanand Shet Tanavade and Kamaljeet Sahrawat. In Uttar Pradesh, Vinod Tawde has been appointed state in-charge, with Jagadish Patel, Medha Kulkarni, Dr Pradeep Verma and Anant Ojha as co-in-charges. Sunil Bansal will serve as state in-charge for both Telangana and West Bengal. For Telangana, Abhay Patil and Rekha Sharma are co-in-charges, while West Bengals co-in-charges include Lal Singh Arya, Rajendra Singh and Pinki Kushwaha. Other key assignments feature Biplab Kumar Deb as in-charge for Madhya Pradesh with Rekha Verma as co-in-charge, Ram Madhav as state in-charge for Tamil Nadu and Uttarakhand, Harish Dwivedi as state in-charge for Bihar and Karnataka, and Dr Satish Poonia as state in-charge for Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab. Mangal Pandey has been named state in-charge for Assam, while Dr Arvind Bhadauria will head Andhra Pradesh with Vanathi Srinivasan as co-in-charge. Meanwhile, BJP national president Nitin Nabin has appointed Ashish Usha Agrawal as convenor of the media department and Anil Baluni as co-ordinator of the communication department. The list also covers smaller states and UTs: Jay Prakash (Andaman and Nicobar), Dr Devesh Kumar (Arunachal Pradesh), Dr Vinay Sahasrabuddhe (Delhi), Dr Bharati Pravin Pawar (Goa), Tarun Chugh (Gujarat), Shrikant Sharma (Himachal Pradesh), Gajendra Patel (Jharkhand), Prof M Nagaraja (Kerala), Rajkumar Bhatia (Ladakh), George Kurian (Lakshadweep), Dr Rajdeep Roy (Manipur), Kanad Purkayastha (Meghalaya), Dr Bhagwat Karad (Mizoram), Anil Antony (Nagaland and Goa Sah Prabhari), D Purandeswari (Odisha), K Surendran (Puducherry), Raju Bista (Sikkim) and Mriganka Deb Barman (Tripura). Several leaders hold dual or multiple responsibilities under the partys organisational restructuring. The circular has been issued by national office in-charge Tarun Chugh to all state presidents and organisational general secretaries for information and necessary action. The appointments aim to strengthen the partys organisational network ahead of future electoral and organisational programmes.
Asian Games: My dream has been fulfilled -- Vijay Sharma hails Mirabai Chanus silver medal
Digital Desk | Nagoya, Sep 23 (IANS) Mirabai Chanus historic Asian Games silver medal completed a long-awaited dream for her coach Vijay Sharma, who said the podium finish was equally significant for Indian weightlifting as it ended the countrys 28-year wait for a medal at the continental showpiece. Every coach has a dream. You set certain goals for yourself and think, This is something I have to achieve in my life. One thing that was missing from my list of dreams was an Asian Games medal. Today, I have got that medal, so my dream has been fulfilled. And now, after achieving this, perhaps I can dream of new things, Sharma told IANS. The 32-year-old Chanu lifted a total of 198kg (87kg in snatch and 111kg in clean and jerk) to win the silver medal in the womens 49kg category. Ri Song-gum of North Korea took gold with a 210kg total, and Indonesias Wijayana Luluk Diani Tri won bronze with 191kg. The medal ended a long wait for Chanu at the Asian Games. She missed the 2018 edition due to injury and finished fourth in the 2023 Hangzhou Games after a thigh injury hampered her performance in the clean and jerk. And the silver also filled Chanus medal collection from the Olympics, Asian Games and Commonwealth Games. For Indian weightlifting, the achievement carried even greater significance as it marked the countrys first Asian Games medal in the sport since Karnam Malleswari won silver at the 1998 Bangkok Games. Sharma underlined the wider importance of Chanus achievement and said it could inspire the next generation of Indian weightlifters. This medal is as important to me as it is for the country, and it is equally important for Indian weightlifting. The last medal came in 1998, and we have got another medal today after all these years. So, this medal is important for the next generation of Indian weightlifters because it shows that we can stand up again and win medals at the Asian Games. This medal is very, very important for the entire weightlifting community and for the future of Indian weightlifting. Chanus silver also added to Indias medal tally at the ongoing Asian Games and ensured that her long-awaited pursuit of an Asian Games podium finish finally came to fruition.
Asian Games: Mirabai Chanu seeks Arjuna Award after winning historic silver (Ld)
Digital Desk | Nagoya, Sep 23 (IANS) Star weightlifter Mirabai Chanu Saikhom has requested the government to consider her for the Arjuna Award after finally fulfilling her long-standing dream of winning a medal at the Asian Games with a historic silver medal in the womens 49kg category on Wednesday. I would like to request that the government give me the Arjuna Award. I will be very happy. The Arjuna Award is the biggest. I dont have it. I want it. I will be very happy if the government considers my achievement and awards it to me, Chanu told IANS. The 32-year-old posted a total of 198kg, with a snatch of 87kg and a clean and jerk of 111kg, finishing second behind North Koreas Ri Song-gum who totalled 210kg. Indonesia's Wijayana Luluk Diani Tri took the bronze with 191kg. Chanus wait for an Asian Games podium finish finally ended with the medal. The 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games silver medallist had missed the 2018 Asian Games through injury and finished fourth, agonisingly close, at the 2022 Hangzhou Games battling a thigh injury in her clean and jerk attempts. Reflecting on the emotions of finally achieving the goal she had chased for years, Chanu said the moment brought back memories of another emotional day in her career. Yes, I was very emotional in Glasgow. They were happy tears. Today also I felt like crying. I had tears in my eyes out of happiness, but I didnt cry. I was very happy. I got what I wanted. Today, my dream has come true. I am very happy with this medal. I have been dreaming of winning a medal in the Asian Games for many years. Today, my dream has come true. I am very proud of myself. I have won a silver medal for the country in weightlifting after many years. Chanus silver also ended Indias 28-year wait for an Asian Games weightlifting medal. She became the countrys first medallist in the discipline since Karnam Malleswari had won silver at the 1998 Bangkok Games. The Asian Games silver also completed Chanus collection of medals from the Olympics, Asian Games and Commonwealth Games, adding another landmark achievement to her decorated career. Chanu received the Khel Ratna Award, the nation's highest sports award, in 2018, along with the Padma Shri that same year.
Can you name every 30+ goal season in Europe
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SIR, Form 6, Voter Rolls: EC Responds After Report Flags Objections By 2 Election Commissioners
The Election Commission has rejected reports of differences among its members over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, saying all decisions were taken unanimously. The Indian Express reported that Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi had raised objections on several issues, including voter registration, deletion and restoration of names, electoral data access and the handling of appeals. The report also highlighted concerns over changes to Form 6, access to the ERO Net database, pending appeals in West Bengal and a software-related issue involving 97 voters in Goa. The EC acknowledged that the two Commissioners had raised concerns over certain aspects of the exercise but said these did not amount to disagreement with final decisions. It maintained that all SIR-related decisions had the approval of all three Commissioners.
Asian Games 2026: Deepika Sehrawat Scores Record Nine Goals As India Thrash Thailand 20-1
Deepika Sehrawat took her Asian Games tally to 20 goals after scoring nine against Thailand, while India secured a third straight win and topped Pool B.
Glenmark Pharma gets EIR for Goa facility from US FDA
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals said that it has received the establishment inspection report (EIR) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) for its formulations manufacturing facility in Goa, India.
The US is badly losing its trade war with China
Xi Jinping's upcoming visit marks the first Chinese state visit to the United States since 2015. US-China trade policies initiated in 2018 have not achieved their intended goals, despite some superficial successes. China's trade position has strengthened, and it continues to be a leading manufacturer and exporter. US tariffs and export controls have led to unintended consequences that impact American companies and consumers.
Asian Games 2026: Deepika scores record 9 goals as Indian thrash Thailand 20-1
Drag-flicker Deepika Sehrawat scored a historic nine goals as the Indian women's hockey team crushed Thailand 20-1 at the 2026 Asian Games
Asian Games 2026: Deepika's Record 9 Goals Powers India To 20-1 Win Over Thailand in Womens Hockey
Deepika was unstoppable from penalty corners, converting all her nine attempts to script the record haul
India's women's hockey team achieved a remarkable victory over Thailand by scoring 20 goals in their match. Deepika led the team with nine goals, supported by teammates Navneet Kaur and Rutuja Dadaso Pisal. Previously, India won matches against Uzbekistan and Indonesia with significant scorelines. India's men's kabaddi teams also secured victories on the same day, contributing to a successful outing.
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Asiad Hockey: Deepika's 9-goal blitz as India crush Thailand 20-1
India's women's hockey team secured a resounding 20-1 victory over Thailand at the Asian Games, with drag-flicker Deepika Sehrawat setting a new record by scoring nine goals in a single match. This marked India's third consecutive win in Pool B, maintaining their top position ahead of their upcoming match against hosts Japan.
9 Goals In 1 Match: Deepika Sehrawat Makes Asian Games Hockey History As India Thrash Thailand 20-1
In-form drag-flicker Deepika Sehrawat continued her impressive run, scoring a record nine goals in a single match as India thrashed Thailand 20-1 to register their third consecutive victory
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Deepika's nine-goal show powers India to 20-1 win over Thailand
India Women's Hockey Team Dominates Thailand With Record Performance
India's women's hockey team secured a resounding 20-1 victory over Thailand at the Asian Games, with drag-flicker Deepika Sehrawat setting a new record by scoring nine goals in a single match. This marked India's third consecutive win in Pool B, maintaining their top position ahead of their upcoming match against hosts Japan.
Zoho launches Zia Chat, enters vertical SaaS with seven industry apps
Homegrown software company Zoho on Wednesday launched Zia Chat, a unified AI interface for businesses, and announced its entry into vertical SaaS with seven industry-specific applications spanning retail, automotive, BFSI, healthcare, education, real estate and restaurants. Zia Chat is built natively into Zoho's ecosystem and gives users a single conversational interface to find information, generate leads, resolve support issues and analyse data across sales, marketing, support, HR and finance functions, the company said. Our goal is to commoditise intelligence so customers can get work done, without incurring high costs on tokens, Sridhar Vembu, Chief Scientist and Co-founder, Zoho, said at a briefing. Zia Chat will reduce token consumption for users, and will be available for early access in a month, initially in English. There is an interface crisis, and people spend too much time searching for the right context and data. We strip away the UIs (user interfaces) of different
Can you name the top 25 Premier League goalscorers of the 2010s?
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Harmanpreet, Smriti, Shafali, Deepti Revel In Back-to-back Asian Games Gold Medal Triumph
Captain Harmanpreet Kaur: Captain Harmanpreet Kaur praised Indias clinical run in winning the gold medal in Asian Games for the second successive time, while vice-captain Smriti Mandhana, opener Shafali Verma and all-rounder Deepti Sharma spoke of immense pride in watching the national anthem play on foreign soil once more. After winning a gold medal in the Asian Games in Hangzhou in 2023, India defended it with aplomb with a stellar 147-run win over Sri Lanka at the Korogi Sports Park on Tuesday. It was also the second straight win over Sri Lanka after having defeated them in the recent Asia Cup 2026 final held in Dubai earlier this month. The gold medal platform has opened. Our first gold medal has arrived. It's a very special feeling. Ever since we arrived in Japan and started preparing for the Asian Games, we had only one goal in mind - to win the gold medal. So this day is a very special day for us. Ever since the Asia Cup began, everyone wanted to set some standards and match them every day. The way the team played throughout the tournament, it was a very dominating performance. As a captain, it was a very good thing for me that everyone contributed so well and gave outstanding performances. So it felt good that we enjoyed so much on the ground. The atmosphere was great. Everyone played well together and we were able to create good memories. We got to see good achievements. It felt good that we won two back-to-back tournaments, Harmanpreet said in a video posted on BCCIs social media accounts on Wednesday. She also extended her best wishes to the rest of the Indian contingent. Best wishes and I'm sure that all the athletes will get opportunities in the future. Best wishes to all of them and I hope we'll get the maximum number of gold medals. Smriti, meanwhile, highlighted the significance of bouncing back strongly from the early exit made in this years T20 World Cup in England and the quest to maintain high standards. The last one in China was a pretty special one. Here again in Japan, I'm very proud to see the tricolour going high and the national anthem playing - I think it's a very proud moment. It's been good, I mean, after a disappointing World Cup, it's good to come back in winning ways. The Asia Cup and Asian Games are important tournaments, but we'll have to keep doing this against better opponents. I never imagined as a kid that I'll be playing for India ever and give it all - scoring runs or winning matches for India. So it's a special occasion for all of us and the Indian fans as well who've been right there and me and the team and it's just the start, I guess, she stated. Shafali, who achieved a long-cherished milestone of hitting a T20I century in the semi-final clash against Bangladesh, expressed sheer joy at standing atop the podium. Victory always brings happiness thats all I would say. Team unity has gotten really strong and winning more trophies and medals give the team confidence, I would say. So I think we all are so happy about that. When I started playing in my childhood, my favourite format was T20. I think it was my childhood dream to score a hundred whenever I debut for the Indian team. I made my debut in 2019. and since then, I've been manifesting that I want to score a hundred in T20. It took me a long time to get the hundred, but I'm happy and glad it came. I will try to be in that moment again and again and I'm so happy about that. It's the best feeling to go on the podium and wear that gold medal around my neck. It's the best feeling. When I saw my countrys flag flying high, I was so very happy, she said. When I started playing in my childhood, my favourite format was T20. I think it was my childhood dream to score a hundred whenever I debut for the Indian team. I made my debut in 2019. and since then, I've been manifesting that I want to score a hundred in T20. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories We prepared for this moment and at the end, we won the gold medal. So it feels really good. I'm so happy to have won the first gold medal of 2026 for India. It's a very proud moment. Article Source: IANS
Ex-Australia Pacer Ashley Noffke Appointed As Netherlands Men's Team Head Coach
KNCB Chief Executive Officer Huib: Former Australia fast bowler Ashley Noffke has been appointed as head coach of the Netherlands men's cricket team on an initial two-year deal running till 2028, said the Royal Dutch Cricket Association (KNCB). Noffke, 49, replaces Ryan Cook after the latter decided to step down from his role to spend more time with his family. Noffke, who till recently was assistant and bowling coach with the Pakistan mens team, including in the third Test at Edgbaston, takes charge with an immediate focus on steering the Dutch side through the qualification pathways for the 2027 ODI World Cup and the 2028 T20 World Cup. I'm looking forward to working with the Dutch men's team, which has become a fixture at the T20 World Cups. This is a talented, motivated group, and my goal is to help continue that development and move the programme forward. My approach starts with connection, before the tactic or the plan. I can't wait to get started, Noffke said in a statement on Wednesday. Noffke played one ODI and two T20Is for Australia and represented Queensland, Western Australia, four English county sides - Durham, Middlesex, Gloucestershire, and Worcestershire in first-class cricket. He also turned out for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the landmark opening match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2008. Over a distinguished playing career, the former right-arm quick bagged 386 first-class wickets and scored 3,766 runs and became one of only three Australians to achieve the 500-run and 50-wicket double in a single domestic season. Following his transition to coaching, Noffke built a formidable reputation across major franchise and international setups. He led Brisbane Heat to a WBBL title, secured a WNCL trophy with Queensland Fire, and coached London Spirit to their inaugural title in The Hundred. He also worked as assistant coach and bowling coach of the UP Warriorz in the Women's Premier League (WPL) in India. After heading Otagos mens programme in New Zealand, Noffke served as assistant coach and bowling lead for the Pakistan men's team alongside Mike Hesson, where he guided the side to the 2026 T20 World Cup Super 8s and the 2025 Asia Cup final. Following his transition to coaching, Noffke built a formidable reputation across major franchise and international setups. He led Brisbane Heat to a WBBL title, secured a WNCL trophy with Queensland Fire, and coached London Spirit to their inaugural title in The Hundred. He also worked as assistant coach and bowling coach of the UP Warriorz in the Women's Premier League (WPL) in India. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories We thank Ryan Cook for the huge strides he made with the men's programme, technically, tactically and in terms of fitness. Noffke doesn't inherit talent and hope for the best. He builds the environment that talent needs to last, and we couldn't be more pleased to have him leading that work, he said. Article Source: IANS
US FDA clears Glenmark's Goa unit with VAI status
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Glenmark receives EIR report for formulations facility in Goa
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Asiad 2026: India miss EFootball quarterfinals in Esports competition
India's eFootball campaign in the Asian Games ended despite holding Uzbekistan for a draw and receiving a walkover from Mongolia in Group F matches of the esports competition here on Tuesday. Uzbekistan progressed to the quarterfinals after topping the group with four points from two outings. The top team from each group advances to the last eight round. India also logged four points but their tally came from the draw and a walkover from Mongolia, hence finishing second behind the Uzbeks. But Uzbekistan managed to beat Mongolia after the draw against India, and three points from that victory helped them progress to the round of eight. Earlier, the Indian team comprising Danial Patel and Chinmay Sahoo played out a goalless draw against the Uzbekistan pair of Abubakir Iminjonov and Farrukh Mirkhamitov in their first match However, in their second tie, India got a walkover from the Mongolian team consisting Munkh-Ochir Batmanlai and Khantamir Munkh-Orgil.
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Dragflicker Jugraj Singh, strikers Abhishek and Dilpreet Singh scored a hat-trick each as the Indian men's hockey team hammered a lowly Sri Lanka 16-1 in its second Pool A match at the Asian Games here on Tuesday. India had earlier defeated Indonesia 13-1. Jugraj (10th, 22nd, 42nd and 53rd) scored four goals, while Abhishek (11th, 17th, 49th), and Dilpreet (30th, 38th, 55th) scored three field goals each. Skipper Harmanpreet Singh (16th, 45th), Mandeep Singh (5th), Sukhjeet Singh (29th), Manpreet Singh (31st), and Vivek Sagar Prasad (36th) also found the net. Sri Lanka's lone goal -- their first against India in the Asian Games history -- was scored by Suresh Rathnayake in the 50th minute. India will next play South Korea on Thursday. The Indians were expectedly the dominant side from the onset as they controlled the proceedings against the unfancied Lankans. It took India just five minutes to break the deadlock when Mandeep scored from an assist from Abhishek. About five minute
Jammu and Kashmir Bank is set to issue a recruitment notification for assistant and officer-level positions within the next few days, Managing Director and CEO Amitava Chatterjee said on Tuesday. Speaking during the banks 88th Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) here, Chatterjee said the bank had finalised negotiations with the agency that would conduct the recruitment examinations for Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. After 2021, the bank is going for recruitment of both assistants as well as officers. The agreement for conducting the examinations for Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh is being finalised, and the bank will come out with a notification in a few days, Chatterjee said. He said the recruitment would be carried out in accordance with the banks operational requirements and would also take into account the need for employees with proficiency in local languages. As far as the bank is concerned, we will do what we have done in the past. There is a requirement for people with local language proficiency, though the numbers will be limited, he said. Chatterjee said the banks presence across 22 states outside Jammu and Kashmir had created a requirement for personnel familiar with local languages. The bank is present in 22 states outside Jammu and Kashmir, and we need people with local language proficiency to serve customers there. So, the bank may decide in future to hire a few employees to support our existing staff strength, he said. The recruitment announcement came during the banks 88th AGM, chaired by Part-time Non-Executive Chairman S. Krishnan and attended by Chatterjee, members of the Board, senior management, shareholders and other stakeholders. The recruitment announcement came during the banks 88th AGM, which was chaired by Part-time Non-Executive Chairman S. Krishnan and attended by Chatterjee, members of the Board, senior management, shareholders and other stakeholders. The AGM was held under the theme Trust, Tradition and Transformation. Addressing shareholders, Krishnan said the banks future growth would have to be aligned with its wider economic and social contribution to the region. Our past gives us identity. Our present gives us strength. Our future gives us responsibility. Trust is our inheritance. Tradition is our anchor. Transformation is our obligation, he said. He also highlighted the banks role in supporting entrepreneurship and said its participation in Mission YUVA was significant in creating economic opportunities for a new generation of entrepreneurs. On digital transformation, Krishnan said technology should ultimately serve the objective of improving customer experience and making banking simpler, safer and more accessible. Chatterjee, meanwhile, said the bank had maintained its growth trajectory despite challenging circumstances and had recorded its fourth consecutive year of record profitability. Notwithstanding the challenging circumstances, your Bank maintained its growth trajectory and delivered a fourth consecutive year of record profitability. Net profit reached an all-time high of Rs 2,363 crore, registering year-on-year growth of 13.5%. The growth momentum has continued into the current financial year. By June 2026, the Bank crossed the historic milestone of Rs 3 trillion in total business, he said. Chatterjee said the banks performance reflected improvements across profitability, asset quality, efficiency and capital strength. These outcomes demonstrate that our progress is broad-based, with profitability, asset quality, efficiency and capital strength advancing together. For our investors, this represents a resilient and increasingly diversified franchise, supported by strong fundamentals and a clear strategy for long-term value creation. As we grow, our focus will remain on the quality and sustainability of earnings rather than growth in isolation, he said. On digital banking, he said investments in digital platforms, data analytics, cybersecurity and process automation were improving customer experience and operational efficiency. The rapid growth of up to 94% in digital transactions during FY 2025-26 demonstrates the increasing trust customers place in our digital ecosystem, he said. Chatterjee said the bank would continue to invest in its workforce and technology while strengthening cybersecurity and customer experience. As we reflect with pride on a legacy spanning nearly nine decades, we remain conscious of the responsibility that accompanies it. Our aspiration is clear: to become the Bank of Choice. Towards this goal, we will continue to invest in our people and technology, reinforce cybersecurity, improve customer experience and institutionalise a culture of innovation and excellence, he said. During the question-and-answer session, shareholders raised queries on various aspects of the banks operations, including recruitment. Chatterjee responded to the questions. DGM and Company Secretary Mohammad Shafi Mir also read out the Auditors Report, comments of the Comptroller and Auditor General and the Secretarial Audit Report. He informed shareholders that the e-voting results and Scrutinizers Report would be made available on the websites of the bank, its registrar and transfer agent, and the stock exchanges within two working days of the conclusion of the AGM. The AGM concluded with shareholders appreciating the banks performance during the financial year 2025-26.
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Srinagar, Sep 22: Jammu & Kashmir Bank on Tuesday held 88th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of its shareholders here at SKICC. Banks Part-time Non-Executive Chairman S. Krishnan chaired the AGM - themed Trust, Tradition and Transformation - in the presence of MD & CEO Amitava Chatterjee and the Banks Directors on the Board, including Financial Commissioner (Additional Chief Secretary) Shailendra Kumar (IAS), representing the majority shareholder and promoter, i.e. the J&K Government; Commissioner and Secretary of the Finance Department, Ladakh UT, Tsewang Tharchin (IAS), who was recently recommended by the Banks Board for appointment as a Non-Executive Non-Independent Director. Along with a large number of valued shareholders, the meeting was attended by the Banks Executive Director Sudhir Gupta, Chief General Managers, General Managers, Deputy General Managers, Company Secretary, Chief Financial Officer, Scrutinizer, auditors and other senior officers, besides members of the media fraternity. Addressing the shareholders, Chairman S. Krishnan captured the essence of theme, saying, Our past gives us identity. Our present gives us strength. Our future gives us responsibility. Trust is our inheritance. Tradition is our anchor. Transformation is our obligation. Chairman emphasised that the Banks progress must ultimately be measured by its wider contribution. The question before us is therefore not simply: How large can the Bank become? It is: How significant can the Bank become in the economic and social transformation of the region and beyond?, he said. He also spoke about the continuity of Banks role in enabling entrepreneurship. Chairman said, In the 1930s, the challenge was to create access to organised finance so that people could participate in economic activity. Today, the opportunity is to use finance to enable a new generation to create economic activity. The purpose remains remarkably similar. Only the opportunity has become larger, which makes Banks participation in Mission YUVA particularly significant. Reflecting on the Banks ongoing transformation, he said, Technology is the means. Customer experience is the end. As the Bank expands its digital capabilities, the objective must be to make banking simpler, safer and more accessible. The Chairman also placed on record the Boards appreciation for the leadership of MD & CEO Amitava Chatterjee and his management team, acknowledging their commitment in translating the Banks strategic direction into performance. He further commended employees across the Bank for their dedication, resilience and professionalism, describing them as custodians of relationships that have sustained J&K Bank for generations and, in the truest sense, its living Bank. Speaking on the occasion, MD & CEO Amitava Chatterjee said, Notwithstanding the challenging circumstances, your Bank maintained its growth trajectory and delivered a fourth consecutive year of record profitability. Net profit reached an all-time high of Rs 2,363 crore, registering year-on-year growth of 13.5%. The growth momentum has continued into the current financial year. By June 2026, the Bank crossed the historic milestone of Rs 3 trillion in total business. This milestone is particularly significant because the journey from Rs 2 lakh crore to Rs 3 lakh crore has been completed in a relatively short period, demonstrating the growing strength and scale of our franchise. These outcomes demonstrate that our progress is broad-based, with profitability, asset quality, efficiency and capital strength advancing together. For our investors, this represents a resilient and increasingly diversified franchise, supported by strong fundamentals and a clear strategy for long-term value creation. As we grow, our focus will remain on the quality and sustainability of earnings rather than growth in isolation, he added. Reflecting on the Banks digital transformation, he stated, Our investments in digital platforms, data analytics, cybersecurity and process automation are improving customer experience and making our operations more efficient and responsive. The rapid growth of up to 94% in digital transactions during FY 2025-26 demonstrates the increasing trust customers place in our digital ecosystem. Laying out the way forward, the MD & CEO said, As we reflect with pride on a legacy spanning nearly nine decades, we remain conscious of the responsibility that accompanies it. Our aspiration is clear: to become the Bank of Choice. Towards this goal, we will continue to invest in our people and technology, reinforce cybersecurity, improve customer experience and institutionalise a culture of innovation and excellence. He concluded by placing on record his gratitude to our customers for their enduring trust, our shareholders for their continued confidence, our directors for their invaluable guidance and our employees for their dedication. Thereafter, the Banks DGM & Company Secretary Mohammad Shafi Mir read out the Auditors Report, the comments of the Comptroller and Auditor General (C&AG) and the Secretarial Audit Report and provided a brief background of each business item to be transacted at the AGM. He also informed the participants that the results of e-voting, along with the Scrutinizers Report, will be available on the websites of the Bank, RTA and Stock Exchanges within two working days from the conclusion of the AGM. The meeting concluded with the question-answer session, wherein shareholders asked questions and MD & CEO Amitava Chatterjee answered all the queries to the satisfaction of the shareholders. Responding to a query regarding recruitment, MD &CEO said that the Bank will soon issue a recruitment notification for posts of associates and officers in J&K and Ladakh. Notably, the shareholders appreciated the Banks consistently improving performance during the financial year 2025-26.
Nutrition: Its More Than What We Put on Our Plate
PRIYANKA G BANSAL | APARNA MUKHREE What did you eat today? It is one of the most ordinary questions we ask. We ask it at the dinner table, over a phone call, or simply to keep a conversation going. Yet those four words carry a question that matters to every one of us: are we giving our bodies what they need to grow, function and stay healthy? Nutrition shapes how a child grows, how an adolescent develops, how a woman experiences pregnancy, how an adult stays healthy and how an older person stays active. In that sense, nutrition is not just about food. It runs through the story of our health at every stage of life. That is why Poshan Maah, observed every September, is more than a yearly reminder to eat healthy. It is a moment to pause and ask a bigger question: as India's food habits and health needs change, are our nutrition choices keeping up? India's nutrition story is changing, and it is growing more complex. Undernutrition and micronutrient deficiencies remain serious concerns, even as overweight, obesity and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are on the rise. In effect, we are dealing with too little, too much and, at times, simply the wrong mix, all at once. A picture like this calls for an equally broad response. Government programmes and public health initiatives are increasingly addressing the many sides of health. Their work ranges from screening and early detection of NCDs such as obesity and hypertension to promoting healthier food choices, cutting down on excess oil and encouraging physical activity. Initiatives such as the Eat Right India Movement and Khelo India carry a simple but powerful message: prevention is not just about avoiding disease; it is about building healthier lives. From evidence to action At the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), nutrition has long been a core area of work. Through its network of institutes and research grants, ICMR works across the full journey: understanding nutrition problems and what drives them, generating and bringing together evidence, testing interventions in real-world settings, and translating findings into policies and programmes. This work covers long-standing challenges such as anaemia and childhood undernutrition, as well as newer frontiers such as the gut microbiome, nutrigenomics, metabolomics, and emerging technologies for assessing nutrition and personalising approaches to health. The emphasis is increasingly on turning evidence into solutions. This means developing and evaluating food- and behaviour-based approaches that are scientifically sound, affordable, acceptable and practical in everyday life. Research is also looking beyond the health sector, at how agriculture, food systems and dietary choices can work together to improve nutrition and help prevent NCDs. The rainbow on the plate At the heart of all this is a simple idea: diet diversity matters. A healthy plate need not be complicated. Think of it as a rainbowdifferent colours, different foods and, importantly, different nutrients. Vegetables and fruits, green leafy vegetables, whole grains and millets, pulses, nuts and seeds, milk or other protein sources all have a place. The goal is not to create a perfect plate at every meal, but to build a diverse diet across the day. The rainbow plate is more than a colourful picture. It carries a practical lesson: no single food can provide everything our body needs. India already has an extraordinary variety of grains, pulses, vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds and traditional foods across regions. We do not always need to search for the next superfood; sometimes, we simply need to rediscover the diversity already present in our own food traditions. At the same time, nutrition is rarely about putting foods into neat boxes of good and bad. Portion, frequency, preparation, nutrient composition and the overall dietary pattern all matter. A traditional food is not automatically healthy simply because it is traditional, just as a packaged food is not automatically unhealthy merely because it is packaged. The bigger picture is what matters: the diet as a whole. The nutrition transition is visible There is another change that is increasingly hard to ignore. The rise in overweight and obesity illustrates why Indias nutrition agenda has to address both deficiency and excess. Data from successive rounds of the National Family Health Survey show a steady increase in the combined prevalence of overweight and obesity among both women and men. Note: Overweight/obesity is defined as BMI 25 kg/m. Figures are for adults aged 1549 years. Source: National Family Health Survey (NFHS-3, 200506; NFHS-4, 201516; NFHS-5, 201921; NFHS-6, 202324). The next phase of nutrition research will need to be more integratedand more closely connected to real life. We need a better understanding of changing dietary patterns, vulnerable groups and the drivers of unhealthy diets. We need to know what works, for whom, where and at what scale. Stronger links between agriculture, food systems, nutrition and health, better use of technology and data, and greater attention to preventing diet-related NCDs will be central to this next phase. Most importantly, we need to move beyond simply describing nutrition problems. The real opportunity is to anticipate them, prevent them and develop solutions that people can actually use in everyday life. Because ultimately, nutrition is not about following a perfect diet. It is about the thousands of ordinary choices we make, meal after meal. What is on our plate today is also a little bit of the health we are building for tomorrow. Perhaps that is the simplest way to understand Poshannot just adding years to life, but adding health to those years. (The authors are Scientist E, ICMR Hqrs., New Delhi and Scientist F, Head, Division of RCN and Clinical Trials Unit, ICMR Hqrs., New Delhi, respectively. Courtesy: PIB
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New Delhi, Sep 22: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah today inaugurated the 3rd National Conference of Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) Heads of States/UTs in New Delhi. On this occasion, the Union Home Minister launched Television Commercials (TVCs) to spread awareness against narcotic substances and laid the foundation stone of new zonal complexes of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in Lucknow and Dehradun. During the event, the best-performing ANTF of States and UTs were also honoured. In addition, the Union Home Minister launched the newly designed website of the NCB. In the two-day conference organised by the NCB, ANTF heads from 36 States and Union Territories, along with representatives of concerned government departments and other stakeholders, are participating. In his address, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, we have for the past five years been taking one step after another in an effort to achieve the difficult goal of a drug free India. He said that the time has now come to deliver a decisive blow against narcotics, which have become the most serious threat to the country and the world, and to achieve victory through collective efforts. Shah said that by 31 December 2029, we will collectively succeed in uprooting the drug trade from India. Shah said that in the past five years we have achieved success against several challenges such as terrorism in Kashmir, insurgency in the Northeast and the problem of Naxalism. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) with the cooperation of all the states, we have ended these major problems that have confronted the country for decades. He said that the fight against drugs is the most difficult of all battles, but we cannot abandon this fight. Shah said that to build a Viksit Bharat by 2047, to save future generations and to connect the youth with Indias development, the only option before us is to make India drug-free. We will have to fight this problem unitedly and with passion, and we must achieve victory. Union Home Minister said that the Vision Document 2026-2029 is like the Gita for all those involved in this fight. This Vision Document has been prepared with great effort after discussions with more than 35 departments. He said that we have prepared the complete roadmap after taking suggestions from all stakeholders, and it has been given to everyone with definite targets. Targets and timelines have also been fixed in it. The Home Minister said that it will also be reviewed after some time. Shah added that the MHA or the NCB cannot do all this alone. We all have to fight this battle with top priority and complete dedication, and we have to win it as well. Shah said that it should be our shared responsibility and resolve to end this menace of drugs that is hollowing out future generations. Our resolve should be that we will not allow even one gram of drugs to enter the country from anywhere in the world, nor will even one gram of drugs go from our country to the world. He said that we have prepared this roadmap with a resolve for the welfare of youth across the world. Shah said that we will have to work for a drug-free India with sensitivity, with an understanding of its importance, and as the topmost priority. He said Meet once the parents and siblings of even one young person afflicted by drugs. Until you meet them, intensity in this fight cannot arise in you. A weeping, wailing mother, a younger sister, and a boy who ranked in the top 10 in the Class 10 board examination is slowly moving towards death, while his helpless parents watch. There can be no greater sorrow than this for anyone, and for us too it is a national loss. A talented child who was going to contribute to Indias development in the days to come - his life is ending midway. There can be no greater loss than this for us and for the country. Union Home Minister said that we have to fight the battle against drugs with clarity. He said that the focal points of this fight have already been identified, and a roadmap has also been prepared at the state level to take intelligence, investigation, financial action and prosecution in one direction. Shah said that in the first ANTF conference we had created an institutional mechanism and strengthened it. In the second ANTF conference, we discussed capability, action and execution in order to convert that mechanism into action. Today, the third ANTF conference will convert this roadmap into a decisive battle. Shah said that whatever we have done so far is not enough. Until the Principal of every school, the Patwari of the village, the PSI of the police station, the Director General of Police and the Chief Secretary of the state, and even the Home Secretary of the Government of India, work in one direction, we will not achieve success. He said that todays conference is the most important because this time we will move forward towards complete victory by fixing Target, Timeline and Accountability. Union Home Minister said that we now have to move from Meeting to Mission, from Reporting to Result, from Seizure to the dismantling of Networks, and from Case to Conviction. He said that until all departments of the state governments and the Government of India engage in this work, we cannot move forward. Shah said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set the target of building a Viksit Bharat by August 15, 2047 before the 140 crore citizens of the country, when India will be at the forefront globally in every sector. He said that if we are to achieve this goal, we cannot do so with a youth power and future generation hollowed out by addiction. He stated that India is the youngest country in the world, which is why the threat is also the largest for us in the global context. This is our necessity because the health, skills, labour, and thinking capacity of the youth alone can lead the country to that goal, and drugs damage all four of these capacities. Union Home Minister said that for emerging challenges such as synthetic drugs, diversion of precursor chemicals, new communication technologies, dark-net, drug markets, crypto, dead-drop delivery systems, and international drug networks, a team of officers who think 'out-of-the-box' should be constituted in every state, and success should be shared and implemented across the entire nation. Shah stated that the Vision Document 20262029 rests on four pillars: Enforcement, intelligence & operations, Control of precursor & synthetic drugs, Demand & harm reduction, and Capacity building & coordination. Over 100 targets have been categorized across these four pillars. Under the target of registering 1 lakh Nashamukt Mitras outlined in the Vision Document, various ministries have registered 46,780 Nashamukt Mitras so far, and they are already operational. To take this campaign to the grassroots level, Nashamukt Mitras will visit 10 lakh schools, colleges, and institutions across the country in the coming days to caution the youth and sensitize campus directors. Shah said that today we are discussing converting the roadmap into results, and the most crucial element of the brainstorming taking place over these two days is compassion. Our goal should be to transform the ANTF into an Anti-Narco Mission Command, and State Chief Secretaries will need to adopt a different approach regarding manpower, technology, budget, and other resources. The Home Minister added that the Government of India is emphasizing technology and forensics in capacity building. Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation stated that instead of maintaining a seizure-centric approach, we must move forward with the objective of dismantling entire networks. Our priority, along with backward-forward investigation, must also include financial investigation and tracing digital links. Our strike must hit the funds earned by drug dealers. Shah said that cartels must be targeted at three levels: the entry point, the inter-state distribution system, and the local sales networks within districts. Further, districts will be categorized into three clusters: those where drugs are manufactured or enter the country, those serving as transportation corridors, and those where consumption takes place. Union Home Minister stated that we must increase the utilization of PITNDPS, as there is a strong need for it in the country. A complete roadmap from investigation to conviction must be formulated in coordination with public prosecutors. A dedicated campaign must be launched to deport foreign accused present in India and blacklist them so they can never re-enter the country. Moreover, the fugitives who are supplying drugs to the country from abroad should be caught and brought before the Indian courts. By targeting borders and production centres, all loopholes must be plugged. Every ANTF should integrate the entire process of converting information to actionable intelligence into the work culture of their respective state police force. The Home Minister expressed confidence that we will succeed in this fight against drugs and emerge victorious. Participation in this national conference will assist states, departments, and agencies under the 'Whole of Government Approach' to move forward with renewed resolve to effectively combat drug trafficking across the country over the next three years. The deliberations held during the conference will help strengthen the effective enforcement of drug control laws and make the strategies adopted to protect the country's youth from drugs more impactful. This national event will provide an effective platform to bolster a future-ready partnership between the NCB and ANTFs of States and Union Territories to tackle drug abuse and fulfil the pledge of a Nasha Mukt Bharat.
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T20 World Cup: India captain Shreyas Iyer praised Japan for their spirited performance and hailed the efforts behind the historic five-over contest after India held their nerve to edge the hosts by two runs in Sano on Tuesday. First, congratulations to Japan and India for 75 years of diplomatic relationship. It's something that we keep talking about every now and then when we arrive, Iyer said after the match. Talking about today's occasion, it was a long travel for us. It took us three hours to reach here, but at the back of our mind, we had only one thing, that we want to play the game, excite the crowd who has come to see the game and the supporters who've been thriving to see to it that this match was organised, he added. The game started only after an almost 2.5-hour delay caused by the wet outfield and was finally limited to five overs per side. India were all out for 32 runs on a score of 4, following the effective use of the conditions by Japan's spinners, Iyer scoring 16 off 12 balls. Japan then nearly reached 33, but India held on to the total by two runs, with Washington Sundar taking two wickets and Axar Patel maintaining control. The fact that the match took place despite the difficult circumstances, Iyer stated, made the event special. So congratulations to everyone who has been present over here to deliver this particular game, and it's come out so fantastic. Even though it was five overs, I personally feel that at least we got a game to see and to honestly experience such a great performance from Japanese team and also Indian players as well. Yeah, overall, I feel it was an exciting game and yeah, honestly they were also brilliant with their performances, he stated. The victory was also Indias 200th in T20 internationals, including Super Over wins, while Japans performance gave them plenty of encouragement ahead of their Asian Games campaign. For Iyer, the match also provided an opportunity to lead the T20 World Cup champions and Asian Games gold medalists, a responsibility he said he relishes. I think it's a pleasure to be leading the Indian team with the performances you've seen in the past, winning so many trophies. It's a great responsibility as well, but without responsibility, it doesn't come pressure, and I feel that I thrive under pressure. So it's a great role for me, and I always feel that the captaincy is something that gets the best out of me, so I'm always loving to explore this, he mentioned. I think it's a pleasure to be leading the Indian team with the performances you've seen in the past, winning so many trophies. It's a great responsibility as well, but without responsibility, it doesn't come pressure, and I feel that I thrive under pressure. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories See, that is the eventual goal, but it's important that we take one step at a time. First we go to Nagoya, assess the conditions and have the awareness how the wicket is going to play. I'm sure there are other teams as well who come with the same motive, but for us it's about setting a standard and keep going beyond that and not think about what has happened in the past or what's going to come. So the more we stick to the present, the better for us, Iyer concluded. Article Source: IANS
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SRINAGAR , September 21: A four-day Regional Workshop on the National Supportive Supervision Framework (NSSF), Zone-3, commenced in Srinagar today, focusing on strengthening women-led community institutions and enhancing their sustainability. Hosted by the Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission (JKRLM) under DAY-NRLM, the workshop brings together NRLM officers and representatives from State Rural Livelihoods Missions of participating States. Amit Shukla, Joint Secretary (Rural Livelihoods-I) at the Ministry of Rural Development, inaugurated the event virtually. He emphasized shifting from institutional scale to maturity, setting a milestone-based goal to develop 5,000 self-reliant Swawalambi Cluster Level Federations (CLFs) across blocks by 2031. Dr. Monika B, Deputy Secretary for Rural Livelihoods, highlighted that CLFs must evolve into self-sustaining units. She stressed that these groups should independently build leadership and mobilize resources rather than rely on continuous external support. Raman Wadhwa, Deputy Director of DAY-NRLM, discussed the potential of CLFs to implement the SHE LIFE programme. He noted that their grassroots networks can translate national policies into coordinated community action Welcoming the participants, Mission Director JKRLM, Dr. Shubhra Sharma, said the workshop provides an important platform for collective learning, sharing of experiences and effective implementation of the NSSF. The framework aims to strengthen Cluster Level Federations (CLFs) through supportive supervision, with focus on governance, human resources, financial self-reliance, member outcomes and social agency, enabling them to evolve into autonomous and self-reliant institutions. The inaugural session also featured a documentary highlighting JKRLMs achievements in womens empowerment, entrepreneurship and sustainable livelihoods. The four-day workshop will include technical sessions by national-level experts from DAY _NRLM focusing on strengthening linkages among SHGs, Village Organisations, Producer Groups, FPOs, government departments and local markets..and communities in a coordinated and sustainable manner. The inaugural ceremony was attended Dr Shubhra Sharma, Mission Director JKRLM; Syed Sajad Qadri Sm Mission Director Ladakh Rural Livelihood Mission; Dr Jui Bhattacharya, National Mission Manager, Anshuman Singh, National program Manager; Additional Mission Director JKRLM (Kashmir) Syed Naseer ,I Ms Anita, Mehmood Hassan and Pankaj Suyal from NMMU besides Participants from Six States and Union Territories, including Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, are taking part in the workshop.
Only T20I: Japan Captain Kendel Kadowaki Proud Despite Narrow Defeat To India
Sano International Cricket Ground: Japan captain Kendel Kadowaki-Fleming said his side could take immense pride from pushing two-time world champions India to the final ball despite suffering a narrow two-run defeat in their historic T20I clash at the Sano International Cricket Ground. I think I've been saying to a few other guys, that when it gets that close, it's actually a little bit tougher to take, and the emotions are running pretty high in our group. But the fact that we were able to run the best team in the world, in my opinion, to the last ball of a game is pretty special, Kadowaki-Fleming said. To hear someone like Shreyas talking about the progression of Japan cricket is still quite surreal. So, extremely proud of our group and the broader cricket community that we were able to make this game happen. Kadowaki-Fleming also acknowledged the contribution of everyone involved in staging the match, including title sponsor Suzuki, the BCCI and the Japan Cricket Association (JCA). And without Suzuki, the title sponsor, without the BCCI, to who we're very grateful, and the JCA, this game wouldn't have been possible. And even beyond that, there were people working on this ground through the whole night, volunteers, our female team who are here as well to support us, worked through the night to make this game happen, he said. So, feeling extremely proud, not only of my team at the moment, but also the broader community. Japan were restricted to 32/4 by India after a delayed start, but Kadowaki-Fleming said the hosts entered their chase believing they could pull off an upset. Yeah, I think it was just excitement. We ran in and we knew that anything is possible was the attitude. They've got some world-class spinners, Axar, Washington and Ravi Bishnoi bowling on our spinning wicket. We knew it was going to be an extreme challenge, but at six and a half an over your mind does sort of wander and think you get a couple out of the middle and you never know, he said. As I said, extremely proud for us to take it to the last ball of the game. India eventually held their nerve to defend 33, winning by two runs. The result also marked their 200th T20I victory, including Super Over wins, while Japans performance provided a major boost to their hopes of progressing in the Asian Games. Kadowaki-Fleming praised Japans bowling effort, particularly 17-year-old Charlie Hinze, who claimed 2/17. We've known that Charlie's been around our men's squad for a couple of years. He's our 17-year-old prodigy. I was a little bit disappointed that the 15-year-old prodigy Vaibhav (Sooryavanshi) wasn't part of the team sheet today, but yeah, I mean, look, he's progressing extremely well, with ball and in the field, and he showed that today, taking the first and the fifth. I wasn't surprised with how he went, and for the other two as well, Ito-Davis, Takahashi, to be able to bowl to some of the best players of spin in the world and to show their wares on this stage was great from them, he added. With Japan now turning their attention to the remainder of their Asian Games campaign, Kadowaki-Fleming said the team is already daring to dream of a place in the knockout stages and a potential medal challenge. I wasn't surprised with how he went, and for the other two as well, Ito-Davis, Takahashi, to be able to bowl to some of the best players of spin in the world and to show their wares on this stage was great from them, he added. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories And obviously if we win one of our next two matches, we're a chance to play another full member in the knockouts. So that's definitely the goal. Two extremely strong opponents we've got over the next three days, but we'll be competing as hard as we can. Article Source: IANS
Focus on scale, resilience, better governance: FM Sitharaman to India Inc
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday asked Indian industry to focus not just on scale but also on building stronger, more resilient, and better-governed enterprises as the country works towards the goal of Viksit Bharat by 2047. Addressing an AIMA event here, Sitharaman said Indian industry needs to build institutions that combine scale with durability, higher quality, better governance and deeper technological capabilities. India today has the scale of market, the entrepreneurial energy and the institutional capacity to aim much higher. Execution will determine how successfully we convert these strengths into lasting national capability, she said. The contribution of Indian management would be measured by the quality of enterprises and institutions being built today as the country moves toward Viksit Bharat by 2047, she noted. The minister urged industry to focus on creating companies that are not merely bigger, but better competitive, innovative, trusted and resilient
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Can you name the top 25 Premier League goalscorers of the 2000s?
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'I Idolise Jadeja, Have Followed Vettori Very Closely': Bhubaneswar Tigers Spinner Badal Biswal
Odisha T20 League: Young left-arm spinner Badal Biswal made an impressive impact with the ball as Bhubaneswar Tigers began their Odisha T20 League-CM Trophy campaign with a seven-run DLS-method victory over Keonjhar Miners at the Barabati Stadium. Biswal returned with figures of 2-15 from his two overs in a rain-curtailed fixture, helping the Tigers keep their composure while defending their revised target. Skipper Swastik Samal also played a key role in the victory, smashing 42 off just 18 deliveries. Reflecting on the win, Biswal credited the strong support within the Bhubaneswar Tigers camp for helping the players remain calm and confident in a pressure situation. Everyone in the team has been very supportive, and the atmosphere has been really positive from the beginning. The coaches, captain, support staff and owners have all given us a lot of confidence and made us feel that we are all in this together. They have backed us regardless of the result, and that belief gives us the freedom to go out there and express ourselves, he said. It helped us stay calm and focused when we had to defend the target. We knew the game could change quickly, but we trusted each other and stuck to our plans. Our goal is very clear, we want to win this tournament, and we will take every game as an opportunity to move closer to that goal, added Biswal. The youngster revealed that his focus during his spell was on building pressure with dot balls rather than worrying about the occasional boundary at the Barabati Stadium that has hosted international matches. Personally, my plan was to focus on bowling as many dot balls as possible. Dot balls create pressure, and that pressure eventually brings wickets. In T20 cricket, you can concede a six at times, and that is part of the game. You cannot allow one boundary to affect your confidence. You have to back your plans, trust your skills and focus on executing the right length. That was my approach, and I was happy that I could contribute to the teams win, he explained. The youngster revealed that his focus during his spell was on building pressure with dot balls rather than worrying about the occasional boundary at the Barabati Stadium that has hosted international matches. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories I have been playing cricket since I was around 12 years old. I was born and brought up in Delhi before moving to Odisha. I am an all-rounder and want to keep improving my game in every department. I want to learn from every opportunity and continue working hard. Ravindra Jadeja is my cricketing idol, while I have also followed Daniel Vettori closely. I like learning from players who have performed consistently at the highest level, Biswal concluded. Article Source: IANS
BITS Pilani Research Fellow Recruitment 2026
BITS Pilani Goa Campus has invited applications for one Research Fellow position under a DRDO-funded AI/ML IP cores project. Graduate or postgraduate candidates from relevant disciplines who meet BITS Pilani PhD eligibility can apply by 25 September 2026.
ONGC Strikes Gas in Mahanadi Deepwater Well Off Odisha
ONGC discovers natural gas in its first Mahanadi Basin deepwater well MDW-28, flowing at encouraging rates. The find under Samudra Manthan could enable cluster development and support Indias energy security goals. The post ONGC Strikes Gas in Mahanadi Deepwater Well Off Odisha | Samudra Manthan Milestone appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
The Last Tango: Lionel Messi unveils the No. 10 hell wear for Argentinas final goodbye
Lionel Messi will wear a special jersey for his final Argentina match. He announced his retirement from international football after a decorated career. Messi led Argentina to major titles, including the World Cup in 2022. His international record includes numerous appearances and goals scored. He will now focus on his club career with Inter Miami.
Top South Korean, US, Japanese diplomats reaffirm North Korea denuclearisation goal, urge dialogue
Digital Desk | New York, Sept 22 (IANS) The top diplomats of South Korea, the United States and Japan reiterated their esolute commitment to the complete denuclearisation of North Korea and called on the recalcitrant regime to resume dialogue in a joint statement issued after their trilateral talks in New York. South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi met on Monday (local time) on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly High-Level Week, also stressing the importance of maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. The Secretary and the Foreign Ministers reaffirmed their resolute commitment to the complete denuclearisation of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and the prohibition on support for revenue generation for the DPRK's nuclear and ballistic missile programs in accordance with the relevant UN Security Council (UNSC) resolutions, the three governments said in the statement, referring to North Korea by its official name. They also reaffirmed that the path to dialogue remains open and called on the DPRK to resume dialogue, while continuing to make efforts to advance peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula. Their call for the resumption of dialogue with Pyongyang came as US President Donald Trump hopes to have a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un later this year to rekindle his personal diplomacy with the dynastic ruler in Pyongyang. While calling for dialogue, the US side reiterated its ironclad commitments to the defence of South Korea and Japan, acked by America's unmatched military strength, including its nuclear capabilities, according to the statement. Cho, Rubio and Motegi also welcomed the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team's (MSMT) work on North Korea's violations and evasions of UNSC resolutions. MSMT is a group established in 2024 to monitor sanctions evasions and breaches. They welcomed the alert to countries, companies and other entities regarding North Korean IT workers issued by like-minded countries, and progress in addressing DPRK's cyber threats including through the trilateral working group meeting in June, the governments said. The chief diplomats underlined the importance of peace across the Taiwan Strait, where tensions continue as Beijing has not ruled out the use of force to take control of Taiwan, a self-governing democracy that it regards as part of its territory. The Secretary and Foreign Ministers encouraged the peaceful resolution of cross-Strait issues and opposed any attempts to unilaterally change the status quo. They expressed support for Taiwan's meaningful participation in appropriate international organisations, the governments said. They also underscored their support for preserving freedom of navigation and overflight, unimpeded lawful commerce, and other lawful uses of the sea for all nations in the Indo-Pacific and globally, in accordance with international law as reflected in the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea. Their mention of Taiwan and Indo-Pacific maritime issues came as Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to have a summit at the White House on Thursday, where the leaders are expected to discuss a range of issues, including geopolitical ones. According to Seoul's foreign ministry, the three top diplomats also exchanged views on major regional and global issues, including developments in Northeast Asia and the Middle East, and agreed to further strengthen trilateral communication and coordination amid growing uncertainties in the international situation. The three sides also highlighted cooperation on economic security issues, including supply chain resilience. Standing firmly against economic coercion and non-market policies and practices leading to harmful overcapacity and market distortion, including arbitrary export restrictions that disrupt supply chains, the Secretary and the Foreign Ministers resolved to maintain free and transparent trade and secure critical supply chains, they said. To this end, they committed to enhance the trilateral supply chain early warning system and welcomed the launch of a new trilateral consultation on economic security. In addition, the diplomats stressed the need to strengthen regional energy supply resilience, including by increasing oil stockpiles and promoting collaboration between producing and consuming countries, while welcoming initiatives to enhance energy security through regional cooperation, according to the statement. They committed to a plan to implement the July 7 trilateral Memorandum of Cooperation to accelerate small modular reactor deployments in other countries in a mutually beneficial manner and under the highest standards of nuclear safety, security, and nonproliferation, the three sides said. In addition, the diplomats resolved to cooperatively reinforce advanced-technology stacks and supply chain resilience and to promote and protect critical and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, quantum technology, digital infrastructure, and biotechnology. The top diplomats of the three nations previously held trilateral talks on the margins of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization summit in Turkey on July 7 and on the sidelines of a regional forum involving the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in the Philippines on July 22.
Mizoram CM Lalduhoma Stresses Strong Institutions To Achieve Vision 2047 Goals
Aizawl, Sep 22: Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Monday emphasized that strengthening institutions and delivery systems is essential for the state to meet its development targets under the Vision 2047 mission. Speaking at the inaugural session of a NITI Aayog regional workshop in Aizawl, he noted that setting ambitious goals alone would not be sufficient... The post Mizoram CM Lalduhoma Stresses Strong Institutions To Achieve Vision 2047 Goals first appeared on Northeast Today .
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Apple CEO John Ternus Talks iPhone Duo Design, Siri AI, and Becoming CEO
Apple CEO John Ternus did an interview with Canal+ talk show Clique following Apple's September event. He discussed the iPhone Duo 's design, difficulties Apple ran into when developing it, his plans for Apple, and more. On the design of the iPhone Duo, Ternus explained why Apple went with an iPad-like shape when the device is unfolded. I think it's something new and unique, right? But I think we didn't want to just do what we'd seen other people do, which is sort of take two phone shapes and stick them together and then you get this weird square thing. We came at it from we want to build a large screen experience that feels right to us. And obviously we've been doing that for a long time with iPad. And so we knew kind of the shape, you know, we came up with this new aspect ratio. Ternus said that when developing the iPhone Duo, there were so many problems to solve, but a foldable was an opportunity for Apple employees to e really clever and come up with entirely new things. He said some of the hardware engineering problems Apple had to address involved the design of the hinge and the display, and making them reliable. When asked to share his favorite iPhone Duo trick, Ternus showed off the device's opening animation. I mean, this is really fun, you know, the animation that you get as you open it across from one side to the other. It's just sort of whimsical and fun. And it brings a smile to your face. Ternus reiterated Apple's stance on AI companions, saying that Siri AI is ot designed to be your friend, which is something we heard earlier this year from Craig Federighi. Ternus said Apple doesn't want to replace human relationships. They're how we learn, they're how we grow, they're how we find joy and happiness, he said. Then-CEO Tim Cook and Apple's board asked Ternus if he wanted to be the next Apple CEO. Ternus didn't say when he was approached, but he said the question came as a surprise. When Tim asked me if it was something I would consider, I would say the good news is I was sitting down, because I never in a million years would have imagined that happening, said Ternus. As Apple's CEO, Ternus said he doesn't have plans for a radical change. He was asked if Apple was going back to its roots under his leadership, with more of a focus on engineering products. I don't think anything's really changed. Sure, I'm new in this job, but the focus on innovation, the focus on products, the focus most importantly on our customers, that has never changed. That's been here from the beginning. I am super passionate about products. I love building things. That's why I've been here so long. That's why I love what I do. And so I'm excited to continue doing that. But I don't think of it as some radical change. Ternus said it was amazing to be able to say one more thing on stage at Apple's September event. I've seen Steve say it, and I've seen Tim say it, he said. And so having the opportunity for me to say it was pretty magical. Kind of goosebumps. The full interview includes Ternus' thoughts on Tim Cook, the AI race, Apple's environmental goals, the Vision Pro, the new parental controls added in iOS 27 , and more. Related Roundup: iPhone Duo Tags: John Ternus , Siri Buyer's Guide: iPhone Duo (Coming Soon) Related Forum: iPhone This article, Apple CEO John Ternus Talks iPhone Duo Design, Siri AI, and Becoming CEO first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
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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
New screening method finds rare DNA gyrase poison for future antibiotics
The goal was to build a faster way to search for new antibiotics. The search turned up something unexpected. FIU biochemistry professor Fenfei Leng and a group of researchers set out to develop the first high-throughput screening method specifically designed to identify compounds that can poison bacterial DNA gyrase, an enzyme that bacteria need to survive.
Pseudoexfoliation: The Silent Eye Disease Kashmir should not Ignore
DR. SHEIKH SAJJAD | DR. OURFA ASHRAF | DR. YOUNIS AHMAD | ERUM KHATEEB When people think about eye diseases, cataract is usually among the first conditions that come to mind. However, another eye disorder deserves greater attention Glaucoma and pseudoexfoliation syndrome (PEX) is the leading cause of glaucoma in Kashmiri population. Pseudoexfoliation is a condition in which abnormal, whitish, flaky material accumulates within the eye, particularly on the lens and around the pupil. Although these deposits may appear harmless, they can interfere with the eyes drainage system and substantially increase the risk of pseudoexfoliative glaucoma, a potentially blinding form of glaucoma. Why is it important in Kashmir? PEX syndrome has been reported to be particularly common among populations of Scandinavian heritage, although it occurs worldwide. Its prevalence varies considerably between different ethnic and geographical populations. Pseudoexfoliation appears to be particularly relevant to the Kashmiri population. Interestingly, the prevalence of pseudoexfoliation syndrome in the Kashmiri population appears to be on the higher side compared with several other parts of India. Population-based studies from South India have reported PXF prevalence ranging from approximately 3.8% to 6.0% among individuals aged 40 years and above. A study of 1,117 patients undergoing cataract surgery through eye camps in rural Kashmir reported pseudoexfoliation in 26.32% of patients, with considerable variation between different geographical areas. The study also found that the condition became more common with increasing age. Another community-based study from South Kashmir involving individuals aged 45 years and above reported pseudoexfoliation syndrome in 7.1% and pseudoexfoliative glaucoma in 3.1% of participants. Nearly half of those with pseudoexfoliation in that study had glaucoma. Pseudoexfoliation is a significant eye-health concernin Kashmiripopulation and deserves attention during routine eye examinations. Why might Kashmir have a higher prevalence? The relatively high prevalence of PXF and PXF glaucoma reported from Kashmir may be related to a combination of genetic and environmental factors. The majority of the Kashmiri population has traditionally depended heavily on agriculture for employment and income. This involves considerable outdoor exposure and, consequently, prolonged exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Chronic outdoor exposure has been proposed as a potential environmental risk factor for pseudoexfoliation. Climatic conditions and genetic differences between populations may therefore contribute to the geographical variation observed in the occurrence of PXF. However, the exact reasons for the relatively high prevalence in Kashmir are not completely established and require further research. More than just a white deposit. The characteristic pseudoexfoliative material is usually detected during a detailed examination with a slit lamp. It may be seen on the anterior surface of the lens or along the pupillary margin. But pseudoexfoliation is more than a visible deposit. The material can obstruct the eyes drainage pathways, resulting in increased intraocular pressure and glaucoma. Pseudoexfoliative glaucoma can be particularly aggressive, with higher eye pressures and potentially faster damage to the optic nerve than some other forms of glaucoma. Importantly, a person can have pseudoexfoliation without having glaucoma when it is first detected. This does not mean that the condition is harmless. In fact, all patients diagnosed with pseudoexfoliation syndrome should be followed up as glaucoma suspects, with periodic assessment of intraocular pressure, optic-nerve health and, when indicated, visual fields and other glaucoma investigations. Age is an important risk factor Pseudoexfoliation is predominantly an age-related condition, and its frequency increases with advancing age. In the South Kashmir study, prevalence increased from 2.8% in individuals below 50 years to 10.8% in those above 70 years. Therefore, older adultsparticularly those above 5060 yearsshould undergo regular comprehensive eye examinations. This is especially important when pseudoexfoliation has already been detected in one eye, as the fellow eye may also develop the condition over time. Why cataract surgery needs special attention. Pseudoexfoliation is particularly important in patients undergoing cataract surgery. The condition may be associated with weakness of the structures supporting the natural lens, known as zonular weakness. The pupil may also dilate poorly. These factors can make cataract surgery technically more challenging and increase the risk of complications. Patients with pseudoexfoliation are therefore at an increased risk of intraoperative and postoperative complications during cataract surgery. Zonular weakness, poor pupillary dilatation and increased fragility of ocular structures can present challenges to the operating surgeon. This is why early diagnosis, detailed preoperative examination, anticipation of potential complications and the ability to manage them are key to achieving a successful surgical outcome. A study from Kashmir published in the Indian Journal of Ophthalmology found pseudoexfoliation among cataract patients and reported its association with higher intraocular pressure and greater optic-disc cupping. Identifying pseudoexfoliation before cataract surgery therefore allows the ophthalmologist to anticipate potential challenges and plan the surgery accordingly. Can pseudoexfoliation be prevented? At present, there is no established treatment that eliminates the underlying tendency to produce pseudoexfoliative material. However, its most serious complicationglaucomacan be detected and treated. Depending on the severity, treatment may include pressure-lowering eye drops, laser treatment or glaucoma surgery. The goal is to control eye pressure and prevent further damage to the optic nerve. This is why regular follow-up is so important. A patient with PEX may have normal eye pressure and a healthy optic nerve today, but may develop glaucoma later. The danger of waiting for symptoms: One of the greatest dangers of glaucoma is that it is a sneak thief of sight. A person may have raised eye pressure and progressive optic-nerve damage without experiencing pain, redness or noticeable changes in vision. By the time visual impairment becomes obvious, significant and irreversible damage may already have occurred. This is why waiting for symptoms is not a safe strategy. A comprehensive eye examination can detect glaucoma at a stage when treatment may still preserve useful vision. A message for Kashmir With an ageing population and a substantial burden of cataract and glaucoma, awareness of pseudoexfoliation should become an integral part of eye health in Kashmir. Anyone above 50 yearsparticularly those with a family history of glaucoma, a previous diagnosis of pseudoexfoliation, or those planning cataract surgeryshould undergo a comprehensive ophthalmic examination. A routine assessment including slit-lamp examination, measurement of intraocular pressure and evaluation of the optic nerve can identify individuals at risk. And for those already diagnosed with PEX, the message is simple: do not consider it merely a harmless deposit. PEX patients should be followed regularly as glaucoma suspects. Pseudoexfoliation may begin as nothing more than a few flakes inside the eye. But if associated glaucoma goes undetected, it can become a serious threat to vision. The good news is that early detection, regular monitoring and appropriate treatment can help protect the optic nerve and preserve vision. (The author is Prof. & Head of the Department of Ophthalmology, KMCH Sempora. And Dr Ourfa Ashraf is Asst. Professor; Dr Younis Ahmad, Asst. Professor and Dr Erum Khateeb, Asst. professor)
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Heart Attacks Are Changing: Why Younger Adults Are Increasingly at Risk
HEALTH WATCH For many years, a heart attack was something most people associated with old age. A man in his sixties or seventies, perhaps with a long history of smoking, high blood pressure or diabetes, was considered the typical patient. That picture is changing. Today, doctors are increasingly seeing younger adults with heart attacks and other forms of coronary artery disease. A person in their thirties or forties may walk into an emergency department with chest discomfort and turn out to have a serious blockage in a coronary artery. Sometimes there is no dramatic warning beforehand. The person may consider themselves reasonably fit, may be working full-time, may not have any obvious symptoms and may never have thought of themselves as a heart patient. This is one of the reasons premature cardiovascular disease deserves much more attention. A heart attack does not suddenly begin on the day a person develops chest pain. In many cases, the process has been developing silently for years. The heart does not care about your age Age remains an important risk factor for coronary artery disease. However, age is only one part of the story. High blood pressure, diabetes, abnormal cholesterol, smoking, obesity, physical inactivity, poor diet, chronic stress, inadequate sleep and a family history of premature cardiovascular disease can all contribute to cardiovascular risk. Some of these risk factors are becoming increasingly common at younger ages. This is particularly relevant in countries such as India, where cardiovascular disease often develops at a younger age compared with many Western populations. South Asians also have a higher susceptibility to cardiometabolic disease, including diabetes and coronary artery disease. The result is an uncomfortable reality: being young does not automatically mean being protected from heart disease. The problem often begins quietly Atherosclerosis is a gradual process in which cholesterol-rich material and other components accumulate within the walls of arteries. At first, there may be no symptoms at all. A person can feel completely normal while the underlying disease progresses. This is why cardiovascular prevention is so important. Waiting for chest pain before thinking about heart health may mean waiting until significant disease has already developed. Over time, an atherosclerotic plaque may become unstable and rupture. A blood clot can form over the ruptured plaque and suddenly obstruct blood flow through a coronary artery. That is what can produce an acute myocardial infarction, commonly called a heart attack. The frightening part is that this event can occur even in someone who did not know they had coronary artery disease. Why are younger people developing these problems? There is no single explanation. Modern lifestyles have changed considerably. Many people spend most of their working day sitting, travel predominantly by vehicle, exercise irregularly and consume diets that are increasingly rich in refined carbohydrates, processed foods, sugar and excess calories. At the same time, sleep has become shorter for many people. Late-night work, prolonged screen exposure, shift work, social media and irregular schedules can all interfere with healthy sleep patterns. Smoking and tobacco use remain important contributors. In younger adults, exposure to tobacco products can accelerate vascular damage and substantially increase cardiovascular risk. Then there is obesity, particularly excess abdominal or visceral fat. The number on the weighing scale does not tell the whole story. Two people with the same body weight can have very different metabolic health. Excess fat around the abdomen is particularly associated with insulin resistance, diabetes, abnormal lipid levels and inflammation. Diabetes changes the equation Diabetes is one of the strongest risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Persistently elevated blood glucose can damage blood vessels and promote atherosclerosis. Diabetes is also frequently accompanied by other risk factors such as high blood pressure, high triglycerides, low HDL cholesterol and abdominal obesity. The concerning part is that diabetes can remain unnoticed for years. A person may have high blood sugar without experiencing obvious symptoms. This is why periodic screening becomes important, particularly for people with obesity, family history, hypertension, abnormal cholesterol or other risk factors. Prediabetes should also not be dismissed as harmless. It represents an opportunity to intervene before full-blown diabetes develops. Cholesterol: it is not just about the total number When people hear the word cholesterol, they often immediately think about total cholesterol. But cardiovascular risk is more complicated than one number. LDL cholesterol plays a central role in the development of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Other lipid parameters, including triglycerides and lipoprotein(a), can also be clinically relevant. Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), deserves particular attention because it is largely genetically determined and can contribute to cardiovascular risk even in people who otherwise appear healthy. Unlike ordinary lifestyle-related cholesterol abnormalities, Lp(a) may remain elevated despite an apparently healthy lifestyle. A family history of premature heart disease is therefore an important clue. If a close family member had a heart attack or coronary intervention at a relatively young age, it should not simply be dismissed as bad luck. It may be a reason to discuss cardiovascular risk assessment with a doctor. The danger of abdominal obesity Not everyone who suffers a heart attack is visibly overweight. Some people have a relatively normal body weight but carry a significant amount of visceral fat around their abdomen. This is sometimes referred to as metabolically unhealthy normal weight. Visceral fat is metabolically active. It is associated with insulin resistance, inflammation and adverse changes in lipid metabolism. This is one reason waist circumference can provide useful information in addition to body weight and body mass index. For many people, reducing abdominal fat is not simply a cosmetic goal. It is a cardiovascular goal. Exercise is powerful, but exercise alone cannot cancel everything else Regular physical activity is one of the most effective ways of improving cardiovascular health. It can improve blood pressure, insulin sensitivity, lipid metabolism, physical fitness and body composition. But there is an important misconception that occasionally needs correcting. A person who exercises for one hour every day but spends the remaining 12 hours sitting, sleeps poorly, smokes and eats an unhealthy diet cannot assume that exercise has cancelled the other risks. Health is cumulative. A brisk walk, strength training, cycling, swimming, running or any other sustainable form of physical activity can be extremely beneficial. The important thing is consistency. For most adults, the goal should be regular moderate-to-vigorous physical activity combined with muscle-strengthening activity, adapted to their age and medical condition. Even modest increases in daily activity are better than remaining sedentary. Stress is real, but it should not become a convenient explanation for everything People often say, It was because of stress. Stress can certainly influence cardiovascular health. Chronic psychological stress may affect blood pressure, sleep, eating behaviour, physical activity and other biological pathways. Acute emotional stress can also produce significant cardiovascular effects in susceptible individuals. But blaming every heart attack on stress oversimplifies the problem. A person experiencing chronic stress may also smoke more, sleep less, exercise less and eat poorly. These behavioural changes can indirectly increase cardiovascular risk. The better approach is not simply to avoid stress, which is often impossible. It is to develop healthier ways of responding to it. Regular exercise, adequate sleep, social connection, relaxation techniques and professional support when necessary can all be useful. Sleep is increasingly recognised as part of heart health Sleep is often the first thing people sacrifice when life becomes busy. Working late, waking early and repeatedly sleeping for only a few hours may appear manageable in the short term. Over time, however, chronic sleep deprivation can affect blood pressure, glucose metabolism, appetite regulation and cardiovascular health. Sleep apnoea is another important but frequently overlooked condition. People who snore heavily, have witnessed pauses in breathing during sleep, wake up choking or gasping, or remain excessively sleepy during the day may require assessment for obstructive sleep apnoea. Treating sleep disorders is not simply about feeling less tired. It can also be part of cardiovascular risk management. Smoking remains one of the biggest avoidable risks Despite all the discussion about newer cardiovascular risk factors, tobacco remains an old and powerful enemy. Smoking damages the vascular endothelium, promotes inflammation, increases clotting tendency and accelerates atherosclerosis. The risk is not limited to conventional cigarettes. Tobacco exposure in other forms can also be harmful. For someone who smokes, quitting is one of the most important steps they can take for their cardiovascular health. It is never too late to stop. What about alcohol? Alcohol is sometimes promoted as being protective for the heart. This idea has been heavily debated, and people should not start drinking alcohol for cardiovascular protection. Any potential associations between low alcohol consumption and cardiovascular outcomes are complicated by confounding factors, and alcohol itself carries several health risks. For cardiovascular prevention, there are much safer strategies: physical activity, healthy nutrition, maintaining a healthy weight, controlling blood pressure, managing cholesterol and avoiding tobacco. Young people often ignore symptoms One of the most dangerous assumptions is: I am too young to have a heart attack. Because of this belief, chest discomfort may be attributed to acidity, gas, muscle pain or anxiety. Sometimes it is indeed one of these things. But sometimes it is not. Chest pressure, tightness, heaviness or squeezing, particularly when associated with sweating, breathlessness, nausea, dizziness or discomfort spreading to the arm, shoulder, back, neck or jaw, should never be casually dismissed. Some heart attacks can present atypically, especially in women and people with diabetes. Not every heart attack begins with dramatic crushing chest pain. Sometimes the symptoms are surprisingly subtle. When should you seek emergency help? If someone develops symptoms suggestive of a heart attack, waiting to see whether they settle down can be dangerous. Emergency medical evaluation should be sought promptly. A patient with suspected acute coronary syndrome may require an ECG, cardiac biomarkers such as troponin and other investigations depending on the clinical situation. The ECG is particularly important because certain forms of myocardial infarction require urgent reperfusion treatment. Time matters. The longer the coronary artery remains blocked, the greater the potential for irreversible heart muscle damage. Prevention should begin before the first symptom Perhaps the biggest mistake we make is waiting for disease before taking prevention seriously. A person does not need to wait until their forties or fifties to start thinking about cardiovascular health. Young adulthood is precisely when many long-term habits become established. A healthy diet does not need to be complicated. More vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, nuts in appropriate portions and minimally processed foods can form the foundation of a heart-friendly eating pattern. Protein sources can be chosen sensibly, while excessive intake of processed meats, trans fats, highly processed foods and sugar-sweetened beverages should be avoided. Salt intake also deserves attention, particularly in people with hypertension. The objective is not to follow a perfect diet. It is to create a pattern that can realistically be maintained for years. Know your numbers A surprisingly simple approach to cardiovascular prevention is to know your basic health numbers. Blood pressure. Blood glucose or HbA1c when appropriate. Lipid profile. Body weight. Waist circumference. These measurements do not tell the entire story, but they can reveal risk factors long before symptoms develop. People with a family history of premature cardiovascular disease may require a more individualised assessment. There is no universal screening schedule that applies identically to every person. Age, family history, existing diseases and overall cardiovascular risk all matter. Prevention is not about fear The purpose of talking about heart attacks in younger adults is not to make healthy people anxious. It is to change the mindset from treatment to prevention. A heart attack at 35 or 40 should not be considered an unavoidable event of modern life. Many important cardiovascular risk factors are modifiable. Blood pressure can be treated. Diabetes can be prevented or controlled. Cholesterol can be managed. Smoking can be stopped. Physical activity can be increased. Excess weight can be reduced. Sleep can be improved. Dietary habits can change. These interventions may sound ordinary, but their cumulative effect can be enormous. The heart attack that never happens Medicine often celebrates dramatic interventions: the emergency angioplasty, the bypass operation, the new drug or the advanced cardiac procedure. But there is another success story that receives much less attention. It is the patient who never develops a heart attack because their hypertension was detected early. The person who stopped smoking before developing significant coronary disease. The individual who recognised diabetes and controlled it. The young adult who changed their lifestyle before obesity and metabolic disease became established. The family that recognised a strong history of premature heart disease and sought appropriate evaluation. These are quieter victories, but they are perhaps more important. Heart disease does not always announce itself loudly. Much of the damage can occur silently, years before the first symptom. That is why cardiovascular health should not begin in old age. It should begin much earlier, when prevention still has the greatest opportunity to change the course of disease. A heart attack may happen in minutes, but the story behind it may have been developing for decades. The most effective time to intervene is therefore not when the ambulance arrives. It is much earlier. It is when the blood pressure first begins to rise, when the waistline slowly expands, when blood sugar starts creeping upward, when LDL cholesterol remains persistently elevated, when smoking becomes a daily habit, or when sleep is repeatedly sacrificed for work. Those moments may seem insignificant. They are not. They are opportunities to protect the heart before it has to ask for our attention. (The Author is a registered medical practitioner and RK columnist and can be reached at: mir.muzaffar@yahoo.com)
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