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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) The Delhi Assembly, Sardar Patel Vidyalaya (SPV) and several government establishments in the national capital received bomb threats through email on Tuesday, officials said, prompting security agencies to immediately activate standard operating procedures and launch extensive checks at the affected locations. The threats were reported during the morning hours, following which security agencies and emergency response teams were rushed to the locations as a precautionary measure. Officials said the areas were secured and detailed anti-sabotage checks were initiated to rule out any possible security threat. Teams from the Delhi Police, bomb detection and disposal squads, dog units, and the Delhi Fire Services reached the locations and cordoned off the concerned areas as part of the standard security protocol followed after receipt of a bomb threat. So far, nothing suspicious has been found at any of the locations searched by the security teams, officials said. The premises are being checked thoroughly, and authorities are continuing to monitor the situation as part of the precautionary arrangements. Further investigation into the email and the source of the threat is underway. The latest threat has come amid existing security concerns surrounding the Delhi Assembly, which has received similar bomb threats in the past. Earlier, on August 14, multiple locations in Delhi, including the Delhi High Court, had received bomb threats, prompting heightened security arrangements in the national capital ahead of Independence Day. The Delhi High Court had received the threat through email, with the message warning of an alleged blast at the court at 2.11 p.m. on August 15. The email was titled 'BOMB Blast Delhi High Court @ 2:11PM' and specifically mentioned the timing of the purported explosion. The same email had also threatened explosions at district courts in Delhi at 3:11 p.m. on August 15, adding to security concerns in the national capital ahead of the Independence Day celebrations. In addition to the High Court, five other locations had received bomb threats through phone calls. These included Jamnagar House, Jhandewalan Building, the MB Road Saket office, Terminal 3 of the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, and the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) office in Delhi Cantonment.
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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) Indian healthcare providers are moving artificial intelligence from pilots into operational use cases that ease administrative burdens on clinicians, a report said on Tuesday. Government initiatives, rising Electronic Medical Record (EMR) penetration, deployment of private capital, a thriving start-up ecosystem and clinician acceptance are strengthening the enabling environment, the report from Bain & Company and HealthQuad said. However, most providers remain in controlled testing with meaningful scale limited to operational workflows. Electronic Medical Record (EMR) adoption in India at nearly 35 per cent remains well below the US and UK and is concentrated among larger urban hospital chains, while most small- and mid-sized hospitals continue to rely heavily on paper records. Indias framework for adaptive and autonomous clinical AI is still evolving, particularly around accountability, data governance and clinical validation. The country has deep AI capabilities, but much of that talent is currently directed toward global markets, the report said. Indian start-ups are already building across the patient journey including pre-visit and access, diagnostics and inpatient treatment, and post discharge care. AI adoption in Indian healthcare is still early, but the conditions for it to scale are strengthening quickly, said Dhruv Sukhrani, Head of Bain & Companys Healthcare & Life Sciences practice in India. The technology itself has advanced significantly; the harder question now is how providers redesign workflows, manage change and build trust among doctors and nurses, Sukhrani said. Frontier models now match or outperform pre-licensed medical professionals in some controlled clinical reasoning tests. Meanwhile, these capabilities are becoming more accessible as the cost of frontier AI models has fallen by approximately 92 per cent since 2023. The report identified significant headroom areas such as remote patient monitoring, operating theatre, ICU optimization, and post-discharge chronic disease management.
Indian envoy Trivedi, Bangladesh President Alamgir emphasise importance of strengthening ties
Digital Desk | Dhaka, Sep 8 (IANS) India's High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Dinesh Trivedi, made a courtesy call on Bangladesh President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir at Bangabhaban on Tuesday and discussed ties. During the meeting, Trivedi and Alamgir emphasised the importance of strengthening bilateral ties for the mutual benefit of the people of both countries. High Commissioner Shri Dinesh Trivedi paid a courtesy call on Honble President of Bangladesh H.E. Mr Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir at the Bangabhaban on 08 September 2026. High Commissioner conveyed warm greetings to the President and wished him success for his continued service to the people of Bangladesh, the Indian High Commission in Dhaka said on X. The discussion underscored the deep-rooted bonds between India and Bangladesh, built on shared history, close cultural ties and people-to-people relations. They emphasised the importance of strengthening the bilateral partnership for the mutual benefit of the peoples of the two sovereign countries, it added. Last month, President Droupadi Murmu sent a congratulatory message to Alamgir on assuming office as Bangladesh's President. I am confident that your long experience of public life and political leadership heralds a successful tenure in service of the people of Bangladesh, President Murmu noted in the message, shared on X by the Indian High Commission. India and Bangladesh share a unique relationship, rooted in a shared history of sacrifices, close cultural ties and warm bonds of friendship. In recent times, our bilateral ties have steadily expanded to several areas such as energy, technology, connectivity, youth affairs, health and education. I look forward to working with you further to strengthen the partnership between our two neighbouring countries, the President said in the message. Alamgir took the oath as the 23rd President of Bangladesh at Bangabhaban on August 21. Meanwhile, the Indian envoy on Monday expressed optimism that Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman would visit India at the right time, United News of Bangladesh (UNB) reported. Speaking to reporters, he said, We are absolutely confident....at the right time... the Prime Minister of Bangladesh has a standing invitation, and he knows it. Last month, India said Bangladesh PM Rahman has been invited to attend the outreach session of the 18th BRICS Summit to be held in New Delhi in his capacity as the current Chair of BIMSTEC. The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) is a grouping of seven member states lying in the littoral and adjacent areas of the Bay of Bengal. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), it is a unique link connecting South Asia with South-East Asia, with five Members from South Asia (Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal and Sri Lanka) and two from South-East Asia (Myanmar and Thailand). Addressing a media briefing in New Delhi on August 4, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, You would be aware that a formal invitation to the Bangladesh Prime Minister to visit India was extended when he assumed office in February 2026. As far as the BRICS Summit is concerned, India has separately extended an invitation to him in his capacity as the current chair of BIMSTEC to attend the outreach session of the 18th BRICS Summit, which will be held in New Delhi. The invitation has been extended as per the standard practice being followed in BRICS for the outreach sessions. Other heads of regional groups have also been invited in a similar manner, he added.
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'One District, One Mafia' had become UP's identity before 2017, says CM Yogi
Digital Desk | Lucknow, Sep 8 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said the situation in the state before 2017 was marked by poor law and order, widespread criminal activities, and the dominance of mafia elements, with 'One District, One Mafia' becoming its identity. Addressing the two-day 'UP Textile Conclave-2026', the Chief Minister welcomed entrepreneurs, investors, exporters, traditional weavers, handloom operators, industry representatives, and young people associated with the textile sector. First of all, I extend a heartfelt welcome and greetings to all the distinguished entrepreneurs, investors and exporters from the textile sector across the country, as well as traditional weavers, handloom operators, all the dignitaries and young friends who see their future in this sector, he said. Highlighting Uttar Pradesh's long-standing textile traditions, the Chief Minister said the state's textile heritage had historical links with India's cultural and economic development. He said that when gifts of clothing were presented by the King of Kashi at Yudhishthira's Rajasuya Yagya, ancient texts such as the Mahabharata made references to silk and pure cotton garments. Also referring to the period of Lord Ram's exile, he said religious scriptures mention Mata Janaki receiving divine garments at a sage's ashram. The textiles produced in India, particularly those made in Uttar Pradesh, were not only in demand in India but also in markets around the world, he said. If you look at Roman culture or Greek culture, there was a huge demand there as well for these textiles made in India and Uttar Pradesh. This means that the tradition of sending these products from here to other places existed even then, the Chief Minister said. He also highlighted several major textile and manufacturing centres across the state, including Varanasi's silk sarees, Bhadohi's carpets, Lucknow's chikankari, and Kanpur's textile, leather, and industrial manufacturing ecosystem. CM Adityanath also mentioned Agra's footwear and allied manufacturing sector, Sitapur's textile manufacturing capabilities, and Meerut's sports goods industry and the potential for technical textiles. These are not merely textile clusters of Uttar Pradesh. They represent different facets of Uttar Pradesh's textile heritage and industrial capabilities. These different facets visible across different regions draw our attention to the potential of the textile sector in Uttar Pradesh, he said. Recalling the situation in Uttar Pradesh before 2017, Adityanath claimed the state's law and order situation was in disarray and alleged that mafia groups had established parallel systems of governance in several districts. Friends, what the situation in Uttar Pradesh was like before 2017 is not hidden from anyone. Law and order in the state was in disarray, he said. In every district, a parallel government run by the mafia operated. In other words, 'One District, One Mafia' had become the identity of Uttar Pradesh. Across the state, the industries of murder, extortion, illegal occupation, goon tax, and kidnapping were flourishing. Professional mafias and goons operated their own system parallel to the government, he claimed. He further alleged that the prevailing environment had affected the safety of women, traders and potential investors. At that time, neither daughters were safe, nor traders were safe. Investors would come from outside with dreams of doing business and return with a slip of paper from the mafia demanding payment, Adityanath claimed. The Chief Minister also alleged that festivals and celebrations could not be conducted peacefully because of frequent disturbances and riots. No festival or celebration could be held peacefully. In other words, disturbances would begin before the festivities. Across the state, there would be a major riot every third day, with the entire state engulfed in the flames of riots. Major riots took place in Bareilly, Kosi Kalan in Mathura, Muzaffarnagar and Saharanpur on a large scale, he said. He said prolonged curfews and the closure of educational institutions and markets had a direct impact on economic activity. Curfews would remain in place for months. Schools and colleges would be closed. If there was a curfew, the markets would remain closed, and if the markets remained closed, business would inevitably come to a standstill. People could not even leave their homes. And when such a situation exists, the economy cannot move forward. A perception had taken hold, the Chief Minister said. He said Uttar Pradesh had also acquired a negative perception because of poor infrastructure and inadequate lighting in several areas. I always mention this point: before 2017, Uttar Pradesh had come to be perceived as a place where, once the roads became bad and darkness began as soon as evening arrived, you could assume that you had entered the borders of Uttar Pradesh. This was the situation in Uttar Pradesh before 2017, he said.
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Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 8 (IANS) Veteran actor Anupam Kher has opened up about the nervousness he still experiences before stepping onto a theatre stage. The Hum Aapke Hain Koun actor revealed that even after 41 years in films, the anticipation and fear of performing live continue to stay with him. Reflecting on the experience, Anupam described the short walk from backstage to the stage as one of the loneliest journeys for a theatre actor. He said those few moments are filled with thoughts, doubts, nervousness and the sound of ones own heartbeat. Sharing his video, Kher wrote, The Lonely Walk to the Stage! Perhaps the loneliest journey for a theatre actor is the short walk from backstage onto the stage. In those few steps, you are completely alone!! With your thoughts, your doubts, your nervousness and the sound of your own heartbeat. There is fear: What if I forget? What if I fail to connect? What if tonight is not the night? You try to focus, take a deep breath and quietly remind yourself to surrender to the moment. The 71-year-old actor added, I have been in movies for 41 years. I have recently started work on my 555th film. I have faced the camera thousands of times and performed before audiences across the world. And yet, before every entry onto a theatre stage, that palpitation is still there. That little fear still walks beside me. Perhaps that is a blessing. The day an actor stops feeling nervous may be the day he begins taking his audience and his art for granted. Fear keeps you humble. It reminds you that no matter how many years you have performed, every new audience is a new beginning. And then you step onto the stage. The lights find you, the audience breathes with you, and slowly the fear turns into focus, the nervousness into energy and the loneliness into an extraordinary shared joy. Anupam concluded by writing, This was my walk from backstage to the stage for our play #JaanePehchaaneAnjane in Dallas. A few lonely steps followed by the magical togetherness of theatre. #Stage #Actor #JPAGoesInternational. Anupam Kher is currently taking his play Jaane Pehchaane Anjaane to audiences across the US and Canada. Ahead of its US premiere, the actor had announced that the production would travel across the two countries. Written and directed by Gajendra Ahire, Jaane Pehchaane Anjaane explores themes of loneliness, companionship and the emotional distance that can exist within modern relationships.
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Digital Desk | Kabul, Sep 8 (IANS) Afghanistan Cricket Team will host UAE and Bangladesh for a multi-format series in the UAE in October-November this year, featuring a one-off Test against Bangladesh, an ODI Tri-Nation Series involving all three teams, and a three-match T20I series followed by a two-match Test series against Zimbabwe, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) said on Tuesday. Afghanistan will first play a single Test with Bangladesh from October 9 to 13. This will be followed by an ODI Tri-Nation Series involving Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Zimbabwe from October 17-23, with each team playing the other once before the top two teams meet in the final on October 23. Following the Tri-Nation Series, Afghanistan and Zimbabwe will contest a three-match T20I series, with the matches scheduled for October 27, October 29 and November 1. The two sides will then meet in a two-match Test series, with the first Test scheduled for November 5-9 and the second Test from November 13-17, 2026. Commenting on the importance of the upcoming schedule, ACB CEO Naseeb Khan said, We are pleased to confirm this important period of international cricket for the Afghanistan National Team. Playing Bangladesh and Zimbabwe across different formats will provide our players with valuable competitive opportunities and offer our supporters an exciting period of international cricket. The Afghanistan Cricket Board remains committed to providing our national team with regular, high-quality international cricket. We highly value our relationships with the Bangladesh Cricket Board and Zimbabwe Cricket and appreciate their cooperation in making these important assignments possible, he added. BCB CEO Nizam Uddin Chowdhury also echoed the same sentiments and said, The Test match and the tri-nation series promise an exciting period of cricket for fans in both Bangladesh and Afghanistan. We attach great importance to Tests, and this will be an excellent opportunity for our players to experience red-ball cricket in the UAE for the first time and challenge themselves against a formidable Afghanistan side that has traditionally performed well in these conditions. We thank the Afghanistan Cricket Board for arranging this tour and the tri-nation series, which also features Zimbabwe. It promises to be a highly competitive tournament, and we look forward to an exciting few weeks of international cricket. Zimbabwe Cricket managing director Givemore Makoni added, This is an important tour for Zimbabwe, offering our players high-quality competition across all three formats. The ODI tri-series will test us against two strong sides, while the two Tests are especially valuable as we continue seeking more regular opportunities in the longest format. We sincerely appreciate the Afghanistan Cricket Board for hosting this programme and the Bangladesh Cricket Board for their cooperation. We look forward to a competitive and exciting tour. The announcement comes at a time when Afghanistan is preparing to host India for a three-match T20I series which will begin on Sunday, with all three matches to be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.
NIACL, IFCI shares tumble up to 14 as NSE IPO GMP falls
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 8 (IANS) Shares of New India Assurance Company Ltd (NIACL) and IFCI fell by up to 14 per cent in Tuesday's trade as the grey market premium (GMP) of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) IPO declined sharply. NIACL shares declined as much as 13.71 per cent to hit an intraday low of Rs 199.52, down from their previous close of Rs 231.20. At around 12 pm, the stock was trading 9.50 per cent lower at Rs 209.50 on the NSE. In addition, NIACL holds a 1.42 per cent stake in NSE. However, the stock had gained nearly 30 per cent over the past few weeks on expectations surrounding the NSE IPO. On the other hand, IFCI shares touched an intraday low of Rs 92.75, declining almost 10 per cent from their previous close of Rs 102.51. The stock was trading 8.11 per cent lower at Rs 94.16. IFCI holds a 52 per cent stake in Stock Holding Corporation of India Ltd (SHCIL) which owns around 4.4 per cent in NSE. IFCI shares had gained as much as 40 per cent in the past few weeks before Tuesday's decline. The GMP of the NSE IPO has witnessed a sharp correction in recent days, falling to Rs 221 on September 8 from Rs 310 on September 5. Additionally, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) issued an observation letter for the proposed Rs 30,000-crore initial public offering (IPO) of the National Stock Exchange earlier in September. Apart from that, BSE Managing Director and CEO Sundararaman Ramamurthy said NSE had confirmed that it would not seek permission to trade on its own exchange after listing, according to reports. The clarification followed reports that NSE could potentially trade on its own exchange under the permitted-to-trade (PTT) category.
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Digital Desk | Ballari (Karnataka), Sep 8 (IANS) The Karnataka government has denied permission to the BJP to hold its proposed mega convention in Ballari on September 10 to mark the culmination of the party's 10-day Ballari Chalo padayatra, prompting BJP state President B.Y. Vijayendra to allege that the district administration was acting under pressure from the Congress government. The BJP had sought permission to use the Government Ex-Municipal School ground in Ballari city for the concluding convention, which the party plans to hold from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on September 10. The party is aiming to mobilise around 50,000 people for the event. The Ballari Chalo padayatra entered its eighth day on Tuesday, with the march scheduled to commence from Haledaroji and reach Kuditini in Ballari district by Tuesday evening. The denial of permission has triggered a political confrontation between the BJP and the Congress government, with Vijayendra questioning the grounds on which the authorities refused permission for the concluding event. In an order, the Deputy Director of the School Education Department (Pre-University) for Ballari and Vijayanagara districts stated that government pre-university college grounds or buildings should not be used for private or public events, exhibitions, sales, entertainment programmes, or similar activities. The order further stated that if the guidelines were not followed, the concerned principal would be held responsible and strict action would be initiated. It specifically said permission could not be granted for holding a large convention at the Government Ex-Municipal College ground in Ballari on September 10. Reacting to the decision on Tuesday, Vijayendra said the BJP had already submitted a representation to the Deputy Commissioner. He alleged that the district administration was hesitant to grant permission because of pressure from the state government. We have submitted a request to the Deputy Commissioner. It appears that the Deputy Commissioner is under pressure from the state government. I have heard that he is hesitant to grant permission. I will also speak to him, Vijayendra said. He said the BJP had been conducting the padayatra peacefully and that people across Karnataka and the country were witnessing the protest. The Deputy Commissioner should give permission. We are in a democratic system, and everyone has the right to stage a protest. He should not come under pressure from the government. They should not try to sideline our protest, he said. Vijayendra, however, acknowledged that granting permission was ultimately the prerogative of the Deputy Commissioner. I agree that it is the prerogative of the Deputy Commissioner to take a decision. Ultimately, we are conducting this protest march for the sake of the people, and they should permit it, he said. When asked whether the State government was deliberately targeting the BJP by denying electricity and permission to use the ground for the concluding convention, Vijayendra said he would seek clarification from the Deputy Commissioner. Why will permission not be given? I will see. I will speak to the Deputy Commissioner. On what grounds are they denying permission? I will find out, he said. The BJP launched the Ballari Chalo padayatra on September 1 to protest what it has described as corruption and failures of the Congress government in Karnataka. The 10-day march is scheduled to culminate in Ballari on September 10 with the proposed convention.
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Japan name squad for historic one-off T20I against India
New Delhi: Japan have named the same squad that will be playing in the Asian Games for their one-off historic T20I against India on September 22 in Tochigi Prefecture. Two-time reigning world champions, India, will face Japan for the first time in international cricket to inaugurate celebrations marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
PM Modi gets rousing welcome in Vadodara, to unveil projects worth over Rs 35,000 crore
Digital Desk | Vadodara, Sep 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi received an enthusiastic welcome from the young crowd at the NaMo for Viksit Bharat programme in Vadodara on Tuesday, as thousands of people gathered for an event marking the launch and dedication of major infrastructure projects in Gujarat. PM Modi arrived in Vadodara as part of his visit to Gujarat and Maharashtra, with the Vadodara programme centred on development projects worth more than Rs 35,000 crore. The Prime Minister is scheduled to lay foundation stones, inaugurate and dedicate several rail, road, urban development and renewable energy projects to the nation. A key highlight of the programme is the dedication of three sections of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC), covering 326 route kilometres and developed at a cost of more than Rs 20,700 crore. The sections are Sanand (North)-Makarpura, New Umbergaon-New Saphale, and New Saphale-Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA). The commissioning of these sections marks the completion of the WDFC across its entire length. The corridor will provide direct freight connectivity to JNPA, facilitating the movement of export-import cargo between industrial centres and the port while helping reduce transit time and logistics costs and easing congestion on Mumbais railway network. PM Modi will also flag off freight train services from New Sanand (North), New Makarpura, New Umbergaon, and New JNPT, Mumbai. A new passenger train service between Vadodara and Tanda Road will also be flagged off, benefiting people in Vadodara, Chhota Udepur, and Alirajpur districts. The Prime Minister will dedicate the Jobat-Tanda Road new railway line, developed as part of the Chhota Udepur-Dhar project, connecting remote and tribal areas of Alirajpur with the national rail network. Three railway projects spanning 329 km and costing more than Rs 9,700 crore will also have their foundation stones laid. These include the third and fourth lines between Vadodara and Ratlam, gauge conversion of the Miyagam Karjan-Choranda-Malsar section, and doubling of the Vishwamitri-Dabhoi section. On the road network, foundation stones will be laid for three National Highway projects costing around Rs 1,780 crore. The projects include six-laning of the Kamrej-Chalthan section of NH-48, additional structures including major bridges over the Tapi and Narmada on the Vadodara-Surat section of NH-48, and grade-separated structures at Abhava, Mindhola, and Khajod junctions on NH-53. Six-lane flyovers at Kandari Chokdi and Luvara Patia will also be inaugurated. Projects of the state government worth around Rs 2,600 crore are also part of the programme, including Phase II of the Vadodara Urban Development Authority Ring Road, a 110 MW floating solar project at Kadana Dam, and a new Vadodara Municipal Corporation office. Housing projects under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana and a water-supply project covering 11 villages in eastern Vadodara are among the projects to be inaugurated. Ahead of the Prime Ministers visit, public participation for the Vadodara programme was opened through free registration on BookMyShow, with the Vadodara Municipal Corporation managing registrations through the private digital platform. Organisers said all available seats were booked within an hour, while more than 42,000 additional applicants were placed on a waiting list. The event is also using a digital entry system, with registered participants receiving M-Tickets carrying secure live QR codes for verification. Registration, verification, entry, and seating are being managed digitally to facilitate crowd movement at the venue. After Vadodara, PM Modi is scheduled to travel to Mumbai, where he will inaugurate the Global Fintech Fest 2026 in the evening.
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Delhi Assembly gets bomb threat email, turns out hoax
Security agencies were alerted Tuesday morning after a bomb threat email reached the Delhi Assembly. Authorities confirmed the email, received at 8:39 am, was a hoax after thorough sweeps. Assembly Speaker Bijender Gupta reportedly received the threat directly from the anonymous sender. Extensive searches of the complex by security personnel found nothing suspicious.
White-collar hiring rises 14% in August, led by auto, healthcare: Report
India's white-collar hiring registered a 14 per cent year-on-year growth in August, driven by sectors including auto, healthcare and retail, a report said on Tuesday. The overall Naukri JobSpeak Index touched 3,028 compared to 2,664 in August last year, according to a report by Naukri.com, Info Edge's flagship brand. August saw hiring growth across both IT and non-IT sectors and across experience levels. However, the hiring growth needs to be viewed in the context of the festive calendar, with a larger part of the festive period falling in August last year and shifting to September this year. We will have a clearer view of the underlying hiring trend as we move through the festive quarter, Info Edge (India) Ltd MD and CEO Hitesh Oberoi said. The Naukri JobSpeak report is a monthly index that tracks trends in India's job market and hiring activity, based on new job postings (including free job listings) and recruiter searches on Naukri.com's platform. The report further revealed
iPhone 18 Pro Max Expected to Debut on September 9; What
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Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 8 (IANS) Actor Muzammil Ibrahim talked about his experience of working with veteran actor Nana Patekar. Talking exclusively to IANS, he shared how Nana Patekars encouragement gave him confidence and helped him explore his full potential as an actor. For the unversed, Muzammil has shared screen space with Nana Patekar in Rakesh Sarang's 2009 laughter ride 'Horn 'Ok' Pleassss'. Praising the veteran actor for his craft, Muzammil told IANS, He is an amazing artist and a better person than that. You learn a lot from him about the craft. He recalled that it was a lot of fun working with Nana Patekar as he used to treat him like a kid. Even now, whenever I call him, he treats me the same as his son. There is no difference, Muzammil shared. When asked what tips the veteran actor gave him about acting, Muzammil said, He didn't give any tips, but when he met me, he gave me confidence. Revealing what Nana Patekar had told him, Muzammil added, 'Muzammil, after 'Dhoka', you are being praised a lot. Even though the film did not become a super hit, you are being praised. I'm looking forward to working with you. Sharing what it was like on the set of 'Horn 'Ok' Pleassss', he said, When we used to do scenes together, because in comedy, you have to set the scenes with your timing and all that. Because there were other amazing artists in it - Satish Shah, Ali Asghar- they were all great comedians, so it was a lot of fun working with them. Muzammil concluded by saying that the experience made him flourish as an artist, as an actor, and as a comedian. I saw a very different side of me as an artist, and I had a lot of fun at that time, he added.
Joel Crawford talks about how the Philippines helped in shaping Forgotten Island
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 8 (IANS) Filmmaker Joel Crawford has spoken about how the Philippines helped shape Forgotten Island and said that the culture was a huge part of what they wanted to celebrate in this movie. Forgotten Island is releasing in cinemas on September 25. It follows the story of high school graduates Jo and Raissa, who have been best friends since grade school but are now about to embark on separate life paths. While celebrating their last night together, Jo and Raissa stumble upon a mysterious portal that transports them to the fantastical island of Nakali, packed with magical and mythological creatures they grew up hearing stories about from their Filipino families. As they navigate this mysterious new world, their friendship becomes the heart of an extraordinary adventure. Chris Grun traveled to the Philippines in spring 2025 for a 10-day research trip through the islands and Manila. During the trip, Mercados relatives hosted a raucous welcome party for the creative team and for Crawfords visiting family. The gathering later inspired the going-away party Raissas family throws for her in the film. The Philippines is beautiful, Crawford says. The culture was a huge part of what we wanted to celebrate in this movie. It is incredibly warm and welcoming, the kind of place where, if you are there, you are family. Everyone is singing, dancing, eating and drinking together. And the myths still feel very alive there. Everyone we met had a story about seeing Manananggal. The new original film is written and directed by Joel Crawford and Januel P. Mercado, and produced by Mark Swift, the filmmaking team behind Puss in Boots: The Last Wish. The film stars Grammy and Academy Award winner H.E.R. and international star Liza Soberano as high school graduates Jo and Raissa, alongside an all-star voice cast featuring Emmy nominee Jenny Slate, Manny Jacinto, Dolly de Leon, Jo Koy, and Emmy winner Ronny Chieng. Forgotten Island is a fantasy adventure comedy film. The film is set during the 1990s in the Philippines, the story follows two childhood friends, Raissa and Jo, who become trapped in the mystical world of Nakali, which gradually feeds on the memories of those withinwhere they must escape before they forget about each other.
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Digital Desk | Mohali, Sep 8 (IANS) Amritsar Soormas captain Abhishek Sharma has set his sights on winning the Sher-e-Punjab T20 league trophy and hoped the team would continue their winning momentum after guiding his side to their second win of the season against the Fazilka Falcons. The contest at the I.S. Bindra Stadium carried an added edge with the much-awaited battle between India teammates Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma, leading Fazilka and Amritsar, respectively, drawing plenty of attention going in. Put into bat, the Falcons rode off 67 off 35 balls from captain Shubman Gill, along with useful contributions from Pranshu Pratap (40 off 33) and Sanvir Singh (40 off 21), to post 191/6 in their 20 overs. Akash Pandey (2/20) and Abhishek Sharma (2/37) were the pick of the Soormas bowlers. In reply, Abhishek Sharma set the tone with a blistering 49 off just 15 balls, adding 79 for the first wicket with Sahaj Dhawan (37), but the chase hit turbulence in the middle overs as Amritsar slipped to 152/5. In a tense situation, Soormas' promising young talent Rahul Kumar rose to the occasion. Coming together with Reaven Preet Singh at a tense juncture, he kept the required rate in check with calculated strokeplay, and after Reaven fell for 8, he steadied the innings alongside Jashanpreet Singh to see the Soormas home. Kumar finished unbeaten on 53 off 35 balls, an innings that included five fours and two sixes, and was the difference between a nervy finish and a comfortable one. After the win, Abhishek Sharma said, Staying on the winning side always feels good, and I'm happy to contribute to the team's success. I hope we can keep this momentum going and continue to receive incredible support from our fans. We'll give our best to win the final and bring home the trophy for them. The boys have been working really hard, and we've got a fantastic squad. While Rahul Kumar, who played a brilliant knock, said, Securing back-to-back wins over Fazilka is a big achievement. It is rewarding to see the team win against such a formidable opponent. Our success was due to our ability to take early wickets at the start of the match. Amritsar Soormas turn around quickly for their next assignment, facing Mohali Kings on Tuesday in what shapes up as a contrast in recent form. With Anmolpreet Singh in form for the Kings, Amritsar's bowlers will look to strike early, much as they did against Fazilka, while their batting unit, buoyed by Rahul Kumar's finishing form, will hope to set or chase with similar composure.
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India and Thailand discuss further strengthening of Strategic Partnership
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At least six killed, seven others injured in horrific road accident near Gondia in Maharashtra
At least six people were killed and seven others were injured in a road accident on Tuesday near Nagra village on the Maharashtra-Madhya Pradesh state highway, five kilometers from Gondia city. Three of them remain in critical condition. The incident was reported when the speeding truck collided head-on with a pickup truck at 12:30 pm. Three people died on the spot while 11 others died in hospital with serious injuries. The victims were laborers from Balaghat district of Madhya Pradesh who were travelling to Hyderabad for work.
CPI-M gets wary of leaks ahead of Kerala unit's crucial Kozhikode meet
Digital Desk | Kozhikode, Sep 8 (IANS) The CPI-M, increasingly wary of confidential discussions finding their way outside the party, appears to have taken an unusual step to plug information leaks ahead of its crucial three-day extended Kerala state Committee meeting beginning in Kozhikode on Saturday. According to party sources, members of the Thiruvananthapuram district leadership have been asked to sign consent forms authorising the disclosure of their telephone call details to the party, in what is understood to be an effort to identify the source of any leakage of confidential discussions. The move, if confirmed, would mark an extraordinary extension of the party's traditional emphasis on secrecy surrounding its internal deliberations. The forms were reportedly circulated among district secretariat members recently. The format is understood to contain an authorisation by the individual to the telephone service provider to furnish call details. The leadership has also warned that strict action would follow if confidential party discussions were leaked. The reported move comes at a particularly sensitive time for the CPI-M. The party had gone into the 2026 Assembly election expecting Pinarayi Vijayan to secure a historic third consecutive term, but suffered a severe electoral setback instead. The defeat has since triggered considerable restlessness within the organisation, with questions being raised over the party's political strategy, organisational functioning, and leadership. The extended state committee meeting in Kozhikode, spread over three days from Saturday, assumes significance against this backdrop. With a large section of the party leadership expected to participate, the discussions are likely to include a detailed assessment of the electoral defeat. Leaks from party meetings have become a growing concern with the proliferation of mobile phones and other electronic devices. Meetings that were once conducted with considerable secrecy have increasingly become vulnerable to information being transmitted outside almost instantly. The CPI-M itself has, in the past, used technological evidence, including phone records, while acting against leaders and workers for alleged violations of party discipline. The latest reported move suggests that technology may now be turning inward, as the party seeks to guard the confidentiality of its own deliberations. However, the move has reportedly caused unease among a section of leaders, who feel that seeking such consent amounts to an extraordinary measure. They are understood to be considering bringing the issue to the attention of senior state and central leaders.
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UN experts expresses concern over persecution of Ahmadiyya community in Pakistan
Digital Desk | Geneva, Sep 8 (IANS) The United Nations experts expressed grave concern over continued discrimination, violence, and legal restrictions targeting members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community in Pakistan, while calling on authorities to ensure their safety and uphold the country's international human rights commitments. We are deeply concerned by persistent reports that members of the Ahmadiyya community continue to face harassment, criminal prosecution, violence, and exclusion because of their religious identity, the experts said. Every individual has the right to freedom of thought, conscience, religion, or belief. No one should be subjected to discrimination, intimidation, or violence, nor should they be prevented from peacefully manifesting their faith, or face discrimination with respect to any of their human rights, they added. The experts cited reports of ongoing attacks on Ahmadi places of worship, desecration of graves and disruption of religious observances, including during Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha. They also flagged arrests and prosecutions of Ahmadis over religious practices or identity, alongside hate speech against the community. The experts stressed the need for effective measures to prevent violence, ensure accountability, and protect vulnerable communities across Pakistan. The State has a responsibility to exercise due diligence to prevent human rights violations, investigate allegations promptly and impartially, prosecute those responsible in accordance with international standards, and provide effective remedies to victims, the experts said. Pakistan must break the pattern of impunity that has allowed perpetrators of attacks and incitement to hatred and violence to act without restraint. These attacks take place with tacit official complicity whilst the cycle of fear prevents people and institutions from upholding the rights and dignity of these minority groups, they noted. The experts called on the government of Pakistan to ensure that all individuals, regardless of their religion or belief, enjoy equal protection under the law without discrimination. They also urged the government to review legislation and administrative measures that may be inconsistent with its obligations under international human rights law, including the rights to freedom of religion or belief, freedom of expression, freedom of association and assembly, cultural rights, and equality before the law. Combating religious intolerance requires more than responding to individual incidents. It requires sustained efforts to foster respect for diversity, counter incitement to hatred and violence, and create an environment in which all religious or belief communities can live in safety and dignity, the experts stressed, highlighting the relentless persecution of the Ahmadiyya community across Pakistan.
Flood-hit Nepal races to rebuild bridges, roads with India, China support
Nepal is racing to restore vital road links severed by devastating flash floods, seeking temporary bridges from India and China as authorities work to reconnect isolated communities in the disaster-hit areas. The death toll from the August 26 disaster stood at 1,356 as of Monday, while 4,994 people remained missing, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA). A total of 13,396 people have been rescued so far. The floods, triggered by an ice-rock avalanche near the Nepal-Tibet border, sent the Bhotekoshi River raging downstream, washing away homes, vehicles, roads and bridges and damaging hydropower projects across northern and central Nepal. Nepal has sought temporary bridges from both India and China, which have responded positively. China has already sent two 100-metre Bailey bridges to the Korala border crossing in Mustang, The Kathmandu Post newspaper reported on Tuesday. The Department of Roads has estimated damage to roads and bridges
Guess which singer is coming to Hyderabad after 7 long years?
If your playlist has ever made you want to dance in the middle of a traffic jam, Hyderabad is in for a treat. One of Bollywoods most recognisable and powerful voices, Sunidhi Chauhan, is all set to bring her high-energy music to the city this October. As the second half of 2026 gets packed with Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
