Actor Noel Clarke charged with sexual offences
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Eighth IAF aircraft carries 35 tonnes of relief and rescue supplies for disaster-struck Nepal
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) The eighth Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft carrying 35 tonnes of relief and rescue supplies took off for Kathmandu from New Delhi, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said Wednesday as Nepal struggles to recover from the devastating flash floods of August 26 which have caused widespread destruction, left over 1300 people dead and thousands still missing. India continues its relief and rescue efforts. The 8th IAF aircraft carrying 35 tonnes of relief and rescue supplies, including NDRF equipment, rescue gear, forensic supplies and Army team replenishment supplies, has departed for Kathmandu, the MEA stated on X. India on Tuesday reiterated its commitment to support Nepal in its ongoing relief and rescue operations following the devastating flash floods, saying it will continue to extend assistance based on requirements on the ground. Addressing a bi-weekly press briefing in New Delhi, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that India has so far sent 95 tonnes of relief material on seven aircraft and deployed forensic and tunnel rescue teams to support Nepals relief and rescue efforts. We have expressed solidarity and sympathy with the people and government of Nepal, and we are doing our best to help them in this particular disaster. As a close friend and neighbour, India has responded promptly and will continue to support Nepals relief, rescue, and reconstruction efforts. We have sent 95 tonnes of relief material on board seven aircraft, and some more material shall be sent there soon. Our forensic team and our tunnel rescue team, both the teams, are operating on the ground. They are giving a helping hand in the rescue and relief efforts, Jaiswal stated. The forensic team is currently working in two laboratories in Kathmandu, where they are working on 1200 DNA samples in these two laboratories. We will continue to support Nepal as per their requirement. As I told you last time, 275 Indian nationals are missing in this disaster. 169 Indian nationals have been rescued so far. And these 275 Indian nationals who are missing, that I mentioned, also include 49 people who went missing on the Chinese side, he mentioned. Jaiswal further said the government of India had been actively extending assistance to Indian nationals following the disaster, with 24x7 control rooms set up in India, Beijing and Kathmandu to assist and ensure their safety and welfare.
Miliband rejects chief rabbi's claim British Jews in greater danger after sanctions move
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UK bans West Bank settlement trade as Ed Miliband rejects Israel backlash
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Marilyn Monroe's cherished Brentwood residence, threatened with demolition, garnered significant attention from fans and historians advocating for its preservation. The Los Angeles City Council recognized its historic value by designating it as a monument. Despite challenges from new owners, a judge dismissed their lawsuit, ensuring that the iconic house where Monroe spent her last months will continue to stand for future generations to appreciate.
Quote of the Day by Juliette Binoche If you have everything, then you don't want to go on. It's the lacking that makes you search for something better explores her thought-provoking perspective on desire, ambition and gratitude. Her words offer a powerful reminder that the things we still want can give life purpose, motivation and meaning.
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Rajnath Singh pays tribute at IPKF memorial during Sri Lanka visit
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Quote of the Day by Jane Fonda: Jane Fondas quote, The people who did you wrong or who didn't quite know how to show up, you forgive them. And forgiving them allows you to forgive yourself too explores the importance of forgiveness, emotional healing, and self-acceptance. The quote suggests that forgiving people who have hurt or disappointed us can help release anger, resentment, and emotional pain, while also giving us the freedom to forgive ourselves for our own past mistakes, regrets, and imperfections.
'He puts a lot of pressure on you': Alcaraz hails Sheltons serve after US Open loss
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) Tennis World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz acknowledged Ben Sheltons serve as a key factor in the decisive moments after the defending champion was knocked out of the US Open in a dramatic quarter-final at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Alcaraz was beaten 6-7(5), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, and 7-6(10/7) by the American in a four-hour and 28-minute contest that ended at 3:33 a.m. local time, the latest finish in US Open history. The Spaniard, who was playing his first tournament after a four-month injury layoff, fought back after losing the third set to force a decider. However, Shelton held his nerve in the final-set tiebreak to complete the biggest win of his career. Reflecting on the deciding moments, Alcaraz admitted that Sheltons serve created significant pressure, particularly when both players were physically exhausted. The serve is a really good weapon in these kinds of situations. But sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, Alcaraz said after the match. The four-time Grand Slam champion recalled his previous experience in a deciding tiebreak and explained how difficult it was to deal with Sheltons delivery while trying to stay competitive late in the match. I remember the last tiebreak that I played was in Paris. It was an unbelievable game that I played in that moment, he said. This time, when youre trying to fight and trying to overcome all the problems you might have, physically tired a lot, and obviously when hes serving, he puts a lot of pressure on you, he added. Alcaraz said Sheltons ability to produce free points from his serve made every return an added challenge in the tense closing stages. Youre thinking about trying to put the return in, and its unknown if youre going to play the point or hes going to get a free point with the serve. So I think in these moments he takes a lot of advantage with the serve, he said. The Spaniard was quick to dismiss his physical condition as an excuse for the defeat while still recognising the importance of Sheltons biggest weapon. Not any excuse, but I would say its an important weapon in those moments, Alcaraz said. The defeat brought an end to Alcarazs 18-match winning streak at Grand Slam tournaments. He had entered the tournament looking to defend his US Open crown and become the first man since Roger Federer to retain the title. Alcaraz had also been bidding for an eighth major title after becoming the youngest man to complete a Career Grand Slam with his Australian Open triumph earlier this year. For Shelton, the victory secured a place in the US Open semi-finals for the first time since 2023. He will next face fellow American Frances Tiafoe, with both players chasing a maiden Grand Slam final appearance. Despite his early exit in New York, Alcarazs season is set to continue on the ATP Tour. He is expected to feature during the Asian swing, including the Japan Open and Shanghai Masters, before the Paris Masters, although his recent comments about managing his schedule could lead to changes as he targets a place at the ATP Finals.
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Quote of the day by C. S. Lewis: C.S. Lewis believed growth requires embracing change and leaving comfort zones. He compared people to eggs needing to hatch to realize their potential. Lewis, an Irish-born scholar, wrote many influential books including Narnia. His life journey included atheism, conversion to Christianity, and later grief.
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Happy Nintendo Direct Day again! Nintendo hosted a Zelda 40th Anniversary show yesterday, gave us a look at the new Switch 2 console, and gameplay footage for the Zelda Ocarina of Time remake. The latter is now available for pre-order and if youre quick you can still land a copy with a discount. The Amazon listing has jumped back to full price (although that could change at any time), but Walmart is still offering physical copies at $10 off in the cart and you can still score some discounted Nintendo gift cards to land a deal on Ocarina of Time on the Nintendo Store: Nintendo gift cards from $8.50 (15% off) | Amazon Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake pre-order $60 (Digital) | Nintendo Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time Remake pre-order $70 (Physical) | Nintendo The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time $70 (physical) | Amazon The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time $60 (digital) | Amazon The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time physical $60 (Reg. $70) | Walmart Watch the September Nintendo Direct today: 45-mins. of new Switch 2 games, more Everything revealed at Zelda Direct: Ocarina of Time pre-order deal, release date, new Switch 2, more more
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Your viral retro selfie could be wasting enough energy to power an LED bulb for 25 minutes
Highlights One AI image can use up to 4.08 Wh of electricity. That can run a 10W LED bulb for about 25 minutes. Millions of images can add up to a bigger environmental cost. That viral retro selfie may take only seconds to create, but it does not appear from nowhere. It takes computing power, electricity and cooling to produce it. A 2025 study , The Hidden Cost of an Image: Quantifying the Energy Consumption of AI Image Generation , tested 17 AI image-generation models and found that energy use varied by as much as 46 times between them. The study measured between 0.086 and 4.08 watt-hours per image, depending on the model and conditions tested. So what does one image actually cost? The numbers may not mean much on their own. Put simply, the highest figure of 4.08 watt-hours is roughly enough electricity to keep a 10-watt LED bulb on for about 25 minutes. That is not the study saying your selfie can power a bulb. It is an everyday comparison to show what the energy figure means. You could also think of it in terms of charging a phone, running a laptop or keeping a light switched on. The exact comparison depends on the device and its power use, but the point is simple: an AI image uses real electricity, even if all we see is a picture appearing on our screen. What happens when the trend goes viral? One image does not sound like much. But a viral trend is never about one image. People generate a picture, try another version, change the outfit, change the background and generate another. Then millions of other people do the same thing. That is where the small numbers become more important. The 2025 study found major differences between image-generation models, showing that the amount of energy behind each image can vary greatly. The International Energy Agency also says electricity use by data centres is rising rapidly, with AI-focused data centres growing particularly quickly. The hidden water cost There is another part of the picture we cannot see. The computers that generate AI images run in data centres, which need cooling to keep their equipment working. The IEA says cooling can account for around 7 per cent of electricity use in efficient hyperscale data centres and more than 30 per cent in less-efficient facilities. Some cooling systems also use water. None of this means we should stop using AI. The technology can do important work in research, medicine, education and many other areas. But when powerful computing is being used to create millions of pictures simply because a retro selfie trend is popular for a few days, it is worth thinking about what sits behind that seemingly harmless image. The picture may be digital. The resources used to make it are not.
Riteish Deshmukh recently recalled an unexpected moment of kindness involving a paparazzo outside a Mumbai restaurant. The actor shared that he had no cash with him when he wanted to buy something worth Rs 100 from a child, and a paparazzo stepped in to help. Riteish explained that he was walking out of the restaurant when he noticed a child selling something for Rs 100. Since he usually relies on digital payments, he did not have cash on him. We were walking out, and there was a child who was selling something for Rs 100. You have become so cashless today I wasnt carrying money. Now, I dont carry money because everything is digital, he said. He initially asked his chauffeur, Sau rupaye chhutta hai kya? (Do you have a change of Rs 100?), but was told there was no cash available. Riteish then asked the child whether he accepted Google Pay, assuming he might have a QR code. However, the child replied, GPay nahin hai mere paas (I dont have GPay). At that point, a paparazzo offered to pay the amount on Riteishs behalf. The actor recalled, And it was so nice of one paparazzo, whose name I didnt know, but now, I know, his name is Sushil Mohite, if Im not wrong, but if Im wrong, then Im very sorry. He said, Main deta hoon (I will give). With the situation becoming chaotic due to traffic and photographers around him, Riteish tried to get Sushils GPay details so he could return the money. However, the paparazzo declined, saying, Nahin, rehne do (No, let it go). Riteish later clicked his picture before leaving. Once inside the car, Riteish decided to use Instagram to find him. So then I just posted on my story saying, I owe him. I need to pay him back. And finally, in fact I got his number, he said. After getting in touch with Sushil, Riteish thanked him and insisted on returning the money. Reflecting on the incident, he said the gesture mattered more than the amount. It was the kindness that the pap showed where he wanted to pay for me. Its always chaotic, getting in and out on the road, and the paps are doing their job. We always think that they are probably wanting our pictures and they are in need. But we dont realise that there are moments when they step up to help you, he said. Genelia also recalled their experiences with paparazzi support, saying, And weve always had that. Always, she said. Riteish summed up the moment with a laugh: People always say that youre paying paps. I was the one who got paid by them. Also Read : Riteish Deshmukh remembers father Vilasrao Deshmukh on his 14th death anniversary: My exile still hasnt ended
Channel 4 to cut 340 jobs by the end of the year in major shake-up
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UK recognises India's CCTS; carbon price to be accepted under CBAM regime: Comm Secy
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The 600-year-old Hawaiian fishpond is now protected indefinitely after receiving a $4 million donation from Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan. Zuckerberg and Chan have an estate on Kauais north shore, but they wont have any ownership of the fishpond. Nonprofits will now use the area as an outdoor classroom.
Punjabi actor-singer Ammy Virks convoy was shot at seven times after his concert in Abbotsford, Canada. No injuries were reported. In one of his old interviews, the actor and singer reported how he was raised middle class and how his father sacrificed a lot to back his dreams, and how he cleared his fathers humongous debt and bought a luxurious new home.
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Psychology says people who wear fancy clothes at home may be doing more than looking good
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Cancer diagnoses among Ground Zero exposed individuals have risen sharply. Northwell Health reported a seventy-five percent increase in certified 9/11-related cancer cases. Prostate and skin cancers are the most common diagnoses for these survivors. Hundreds of thousands of people remain at risk for developing serious diseases. New York City released over 170,000 pages of air quality records.
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Beast Haaland equals Agueros Man City UCL 36-goal mark
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Metas free Muse AI app can do more than answer questions, and you can use it through WhatsApp too
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Agartala, September 09, 2026: The Tripura Pradesh Youth Congress intensified its political attack on the BJP during a six-hour mass sit-in protest organised under the initiative of the Bishalgarh District Youth Congress, with state Youth Congress president Neel Kamal Saha sharply responding to recent remarks made by Tripura BJP president and MLA Abhishek Debroy against... The post If Sudip Roy Barman Hadnt Given You Space, Youd Be a Zero: Neel Kamal Saha to Abhishek Debroy first appeared on Northeast Today .
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India, Bangladesh push defence ties with training and security talks
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Pakistan orders medical colleges to expel Afghan students amid Kabul tensions
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