Ceigall India gets Rs 6.61 cr arbitration award from Arbitral Tribunal

Ceigall India has secured a Rs 6.61 crore arbitration award with 12% future interest from the arbitral tribunal. The Punjab Public Works Department is also directed to release an Rs 80 lakh bank guarantee. This award, related to the Halwara Airport Terminal project, reinforces the company's execution credibility and financial position.

2nd Test: Jaiswals Unbeaten 173 And Sudharsans 87 Headline Indias Dominant First Day (Ld)

Arun Jaitley Stadium: Yashasvi Jaiswal continued his ascent in international cricket arena with a commanding unbeaten 173, while B Sai Sudharsan kept his critics at bay by making a fine 87 as India posted 318/2 in 90 overs at stumps on day one of the second and final Test against West Indies at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Friday. From the time captain Shubman Gill won his first toss as Indias Test skipper and chose to bat on a slow pitch on a bright day with 11,000 spectators in attendance, everything went Indias way. Jaiswal and KL Rahul put on a steady 58-run stand before the former was involved in a huge 193-run partnership with Sudharsan, who hit his first Test fifty in India. Jaiswal shifted gears post-lunch to bring up his hundred with flair in a knock where he started watchfully, feasted only on bad balls, and then got runs effortlessly. The final session saw a slowdown in scoring rate, but India remained in control. Jaiswal crossed 150 for the fifth time in his young Test career, and looks set for garnering more runs on day two, with skipper Shubman Gill also looking solid while slog-sweeping his way to 20 not out. The standout aspect of the day, though, was Jaiswals knock being as a masterclass in tempo control as an opening batter. He absorbed pressure early, capitalised on loose deliveries in the middle session and tightened up again when West Indies regained discipline late in the day. West Indies, meanwhile, bowled with discipline in patches, with no extras conceded all day and had an excellent over rate. But that wasnt enough for any other bowler apart from Jomel Warrican to be amongst the wicket-takers. The chants in the stadium were initially for Kohli, Kohli, referring to the veteran batting stalwart and local lad. But it quickly changed to Jaiswal, Jaiswal by lunch. Those chants were made possible thanks to Jaiswal and Rahul negotiating an early swing before opening up with a flurry of boundaries. Rahul played shots which pleased the shutterbugs in the stadium a pristine punch and whip off Seales to pick consecutive boundaries. The barrage of boundaries became three in a row when Jaiswal whipped Justin Greaves. There was an element of sheer swagger in Jaiswal a straight drive off Philip was as fierce as a bullet fired from a rifle. The straight drive would again come up from Jaiswals willow with its execution impeccable on an overpitched ball from Greaves. After the half-century was raised of the opening stand, Rahul had just lofted Khary Pierre for six and looked to dance down the pitch again - this time to Jomel Warrican, but was undone by a sharp turn going past his outside edge and resulting in the batter being stumped for 38. Jaiswal continued to be a class apart rocking back to cut Warrican for four, before lofting and sweeping Roston Chase for boundaries. Sudharsan, walking out at number three under scrutiny, began solidly too with his flicks and punches to keep Indias rhythm intact. The second session began in a thumping fashion for India - Jaiswal cut Jaydon Seales to pick boundaries on the first two balls, before driving a half-volley through cover for four to reach his fifty off 82 balls. While Jaiswal continued to drive and cut with ease, Sudharsan used his quick hands well to flick, punch, drive and sweep nicely for boundaries. On an overpitched delivery from Pierre, Sudharsan got his second Test fifty in 87 balls with a drive going through mid-off for four. Jaiswal made full use of loose balls from Anderson Philip to get boundaries and then a flick from Pierre got him the brace to reach his century, which he celebrated by taking off his helmet, raising his bat and sending a few flying kisses to celebrate a magnificent landmark. The measured and methodical Sudharsan had a life on 58 when Greaves induced a false shot from him, only for Warrican to spill a straightforward chance at short mid-wicket. The third session then began with a bang as Jaiswal pressed forward to crunch Roston Chase through cover for four, before Sudharsan leant well into a drive to take another boundary off him. But Sudharsans knock ended when he was trapped lbw by Warrican, who got the ball to spin back in sharply from over the wicket where the batter was caught at the crease yet again. Sudharsan reviewed the decision at the fag end, but replays confirmed the dismissal, as he walked back to the pavilion 13 runs short of what could have been his first Test century. With Gill hitting two glorious slog sweeps off Pierre, Jaiswal continued to be ominous by driving off him and then cutting fiercely off Warrican for picking up two boundaries. Jaiswal brought up his 150 with a flick off the pads on his 224th ball and raised his bat to acknowledge the applause from teammates and fans. With West Indies taking the second new ball, Jaiswal and Gill were at their cautious best, before getting back to hitting boundaries. But Sudharsans knock ended when he was trapped lbw by Warrican, who got the ball to spin back in sharply from over the wicket where the batter was caught at the crease yet again. Sudharsan reviewed the decision at the fag end, but replays confirmed the dismissal, as he walked back to the pavilion 13 runs short of what could have been his first Test century. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Brief Scores: India 318/2 in 90 overs (Yashasvi Jaiswal 173 not out, B Sai Sudharsan 87; Jomel Warrican 2-60) against West Indies. Article Source: IANS

Theres A Bit Of Aura About Virat And Rohit: Connolly Excited To Share Field With Two 'world-class' Players

The West Australian: Australias rising star Cooper Connolly dubbed Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma as 'world-class players' and expressed excitement about sharing the field with the Indian stalwarts again while recalling the last time he played a game against the two stars. The 22-year-old all-rounder has been named in Australias ODI squad for their home series against India, starting from October 19 in Perth, and might get a chance to share the field with the senior Indian players again. Connolly shared the field with Kohli and Rohit during the two teams Champions Trophy semi-final clash this year in March. He was a part of Australias XI and opened the batting for them but was dismissed for a nine-ball duck. Its exciting, theyre two world-class players. Ive played them both before, and theres a bit of aura about them. You just think, these guys have played a lot of cricket and they have got that strut about them, Connolly told The West Australian. They own this game, pretty much. Its exciting; there will be a lot of fans here to watch those two go about it pretty much and were excited to play some good cricket. Theyre bringing over a pretty strong squad, but hopefully we can win the series. It would be an honour. Ive obviously looked up to Virat, hes a nice player. I havent had much communication with him, but itd be an honour to share the field one last time with him. Kohlis last game in Australia was the fifth and final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which was also the last red-ball international game of his career before he announced his retirement from the format. They own this game, pretty much. Its exciting; there will be a lot of fans here to watch those two go about it pretty much and were excited to play some good cricket. Theyre bringing over a pretty strong squad, but hopefully we can win the series. It would be an honour. Ive obviously looked up to Virat, hes a nice player. I havent had much communication with him, but itd be an honour to share the field one last time with him. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score With Australia preparing to host India for three ODIs, followed by five T20Is, the seasoned duo of RoKo will finally be back in play. Article Source: IANS

2nd Test: Jaiswal Unbeaten On 40 As India Reach 94/1 At Lunch Against West Indies

Arun Jaitley Stadium: During the middle of the first session on Day 1 of the second and final Test at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, a small number of fans were chanting Kohli, Kohli, as they sorely missed the presence of the batting stalwart and local lad. By the time lunch was called, the sun was at its peak, and the fans had now started chanting Jaiswal, Jaiswal. They had their reasons, as Yashasvi scored an unbeaten 40 for India to reach 94/1 in 28 overs against the West Indies. It was a session where India ticked many boxes winning the toss, batting first, settling in, and slogging through the morning to build a steady foundation for a big total. Jaiswal and KL Rahul were cautious in their approach early on to take India to 15/0 in the first six overs, as a few balls from Anderson Philip and Jayden Seales swung. After that, Rahul played shots which pleased the shutterbugs a pristine punch and whip off Seales to score consecutive boundaries. The barrage of boundaries became three in a row when Jaiswal whipped Justin Greaves. There was a sense of pure swagger in Jaiswal a straight drive off Philip was as fierce as a bullet fired from a rifle. The straight drive would again come from Jaiswals willow with its execution flawless on an overpitched ball from Greaves. After a fifty-run partnership between the openers, Rahul had just lofted Khary Pierre for six and was preparing to dance down the pitch again - this time to Jomel Warrican but he was undone by sharp turn that went past his outside edge, resulting in the batter being stumped for 38. There was a sense of pure swagger in Jaiswal a straight drive off Philip was as fierce as a bullet fired from a rifle. The straight drive would again come from Jaiswals willow with its execution flawless on an overpitched ball from Greaves. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Brief Scores: India 94/1 in 28 overs (Yashasvi Jaiswal 40 not out, KL Rahul 38; Jomel Warrican 1-21) against West Indies Article Source: IANS

Karwa Chauth Rajasthan Moonrise Time Today: Check timings for Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Bikaner, Alwar and other cities

Karwa Chauth is a traditional festival where married women in Rajasthan and across India observe a daylong fast for their husbands' long life and well-being. Cities like Jaipur, Jodhpur, and Udaipur celebrate it with love and devotion. Check moon rise timings for these cities here:

Google cracks down! APKs, ROMs, and Emulators banned is Android freedom over?

Google is implementing a significant policy shift, banning unverified APKs, ROMs, and certain emulators on certified Android devices starting in 2026. This move, aimed at enhancing security and combating malware, will restrict app distribution to verified developers. Critics argue this move curtails Android's famed openness, potentially impacting custom ROMs and retro gaming enthusiasts.

2nd Test: Spin The Key Again As India Eye Clean Sweep Against Wobbly Windies (Preview)

Arun Jaitley Stadium: As the sun broke through the post-rain haze over the Arun Jaitley Stadium, it brought the Indian team through a high-intensity net session that lasted over three hours on Wednesday. The mood was focused in everything they did fitness drills, fielding sessions, batting and bowling practice. With the rhythm sharp, and the intent unmistakable, it clearly showed the Indian team was in the mood to ready themselves for what their next aim is: be at their best in all aspects and get a clean sweep over a wobbly West Indies in the second Test starting on Friday at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. If there were doubts over how India would fare in a new home season, especially after the 3-0 loss to New Zealand and the retirements of stalwarts Ravichandran Ashwin, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, all those concerns were convincingly brushed aside when Shubman & Co. wrapped a commanding win by an innings and 140 runs in three days in Ahmedabad. The foundations of that win were emphatic declaring on a commanding score of 448/5 thanks to Dhruv Jurels maiden century, KL Rahuls measured hundred, and Ravindra Jadejas unbeaten ton. The bowlers were also at their incisive best - Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah dismissing listless West Indies batters with precision. If that wasnt enough, then Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav and Washington Sundar ensured spin had its say too on a greenish Ahmedabad wicket. One would expect for the spin troika to have a larger say on a black soil pitch in Delhi. The Kotla pitch, last seen in a three-day finish against Australia in 2023 Border-Gavaskar Trophy series (with Jadeja being chief wrecker via a seven-wicket haul in the second essay), bears familiar signs - dry patches, minimal grass to keep the surface together, and a surface likely to break down as the match progresses. With rains receding (thanks to the western disturbance bidding goodbye, though chilly winds exist) and brighter skies returning, the residual moisture should vanish by the time the game begins on Friday. As per what assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate said, India are unlikely to tinker with a winning combination. Bumrah, who bowled just 20 overs in Ahmedabad, is expected to play, so as Nitish Kumar Reddy, who could get more chances to showcase his all-round skills after being surplus to requirements in the first game. The batting order bears a settled look, though India would wish for B Sai Sudharsan to live up to the high promise which the team management sees in him and ten Doeschate stated strongly. If Sudharsan manages to make big runs in New Delhi, it would mean that the last piece in Indias batting puzzle will be solved before hosting current World Test Championship winners South Africa next month. For West Indies, the challenges are very steep both on and off the field. From an on-field perspective, a depleted fast bowling attack, and an already fragile batting unit must now find answers and put up some fight against a relentless Indian team. Skipper Roston Chase will hope to extract something from the surface with his off-spin, but the burden of batting resistance lies with him, Shai Hope, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, and Alick Athanaze. Against Indias all-round firepower, the margin for error is very slim and West Indies, after being on its wrong side in Ahmedabad, is fully aware of whats needed of them to avoid making the game a one-sided affair. Facing a plethora of left-arm spinners and showing productive energy in their practice session suggests they are very keen to rectify the missteps made in Ahmedabad. But as the scoreboard resets to zero on Friday morning, its India who hold all the cards for now - in form, fitness, and familiarity with conditions. If the surface plays true to its dry character and spin takes center stage once again, India should have little trouble wrapping up a 2-0 series win in quick time under New Delhis sunlit skies. When: Friday, October 10, 9:30 AM IST Where: Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi Where to watch: Star Sports Network for live TV broadcast and JioHotstar for live streaming Squads Where to watch: Star Sports Network for live TV broadcast and JioHotstar for live streaming Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score West Indies: Roston Chase (c), Kevlon Anderson, Alick Athanaze, John Campbell, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Shai Hope (wk), Tevin Imlach (wk), Brandon King, Justin Greaves, Johann Layne, Khary Pierre, Jomel Warrican, Jayden Seales, Anderson Phillip, and Jediah Blades. Article Source: IANS

2nd Test: Both Rohit And Virat Have So Much Experience, Won So Many Games, Says Gill

ODI World Cup: Though the Mens ODI World Cup is still well over two years away, but Shubman Gill, Indias Test skipper and newly appointed 50-over captain, has dropped hints over batting stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma remaining central to the teams plans. Both Kohli and Rohit, who retired from T20Is and Tests, will join the India squad before flying to Australia on October 15, for a three-game series starting four days later in Perth. Yes, of course, the experience that both of us have and all the matches that they have won for India, there are very few players who have won so many matches for India. The players who have the same skill and the same quality with this experience, there are very few players in the world who have all of that. So, in that respect, I am very happy, said Gill in the pre-match press conference, ahead of the second Test against the West Indies, starting at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Friday. Gill also said that he hopes to carry forward the calmness that Rohit, who captained India to T20 World Cup and Champions Trophy triumphs, brought to the dressing room in the 50-over format. There are so many qualities that I have inherited from Rohit bhai - one is the calmness that he possesses, and the kind of friendship that he fosters among the group is something that I aspire to have. These are the qualities that I want to take from him, he added. Reflecting on his elevation to ODI captaincy, Shubman Gill said he feels honoured to lead the national side, after being named the Test captain in May. It was announced in the middle of a Test match (after the game was over in Ahmedabad), but I got to know a little bit before that. There are so many qualities that I have inherited from Rohit bhai - one is the calmness that he possesses, and the kind of friendship that he fosters among the group is something that I aspire to have. These are the qualities that I want to take from him, he added. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score I want to stay as present as possible and don't really want to look back on what I've or as a team, we have been able to achieve. Just want to look forward and win everything that we have in the upcoming months, he said. Article Source: IANS

Azam Khan is the pillar of our party: SP chief Akhilesh Yadav

LUCKNOW: Azam Khan is a very senior leader and his strong influence had always been with the Samajwadi Party, said SP chief Akhilesh Yadav while visiting the SP stalwart at his residence in Rampur on Wednesday. The two leaders held a closed-door meeting for two hours, without Azams wife or son present at home. After stepping out from the meeting, Akhilesh said, The BJP is trying to set a world record by filing multiple cases against the Azam family. This is a big battle, and we will fight it together, said Akhilesh while interacting with media persons after meeting Azam Khan in Rampur. I couldnt meet Azam Khan when he was released from jail, so I have come to meet him now. We will continue to meet and move forward. Even in the Supreme Court, there was an attempt to throw a shoe at the judge. Just see, wherever PDA members are sitting, they are being harassed, said Akhilesh. This was the first meeting between the two leaders since Khan was released from Sitapur jail on September 22, nearly 23 months after his conviction. Akhilesh added, I have come today to the residence of Azam Khan Ji to meet him and also to enquire about his health and well-being. He is the root of our party, and with such deep roots, their shade has always been with us. Akhilesh claimed that the cases against Azam Khan would be withdrawn after the formation of the SP government, signalling his continued support and respect for the senior leader. During his address and media interactions, Yadav emphasised Azam Khan's long-standing contributions to the party and expressed confidence in his significance within the organisation. However, when asked about Muhiubullah Nadvi, Akhilesh Yadav chose not to comment, maintaining silence on that particular issue. The SP chief said: In 2027, our government is going to be formed, and the voice of PDA will be strengthened. Later, sharing a photo of his meeting with Azam Khan, Akhilesh posted on X: How can one describe the tale of that meeting, where only emotions spoke in silence? pic.twitter.com/uHFxDoKDTw Akhilesh Yadav (@yadavakhilesh) October 8, 2025 The Samajwadi Party currently has 37 MPs and 107 MLAs, including 34 Muslim MLAs and four Muslim MPs. Earlier, Azam personally received Akhilesh, and both leaders went to Azam Khans residence in the same car. Akhilesh left Lucknow by private plane at 11:30 am on Wednesday for Rampur, first landing at Bareilly Airport and then taking a helicopter to land at Jauhar University in Rampur at 12:45 pm. Due to Azams insistence, Akhilesh left Rampur MP Mohibullah Nadvi in Bareilly. Azam had stated on Tuesday that he would meet only Akhilesh, not anyone else. I am not familiar with the Rampur MP, and we have never met, the SP leader had said. Azam Khan had been released from jail on September 23. At that time, Akhilesh did not go to receive him. Azam had remarked, We are not big leaders. If we were, a big leader would have come to receive us.

Nayanthara gets a bomb threat after Vijay, Trisha

Tamil actor Nayanthara's residence in Alwarpet's Venus Colony has reportedly been targeted by a fake bomb threat.

OpenAI has disrupted (more) Chinese accounts using ChatGPT to create social media surveillance tools

OpenAI has disclosed that a now-banned account originating in China was using ChatGPT to help design promotional materials and project plans for a social media listening tool. OpenAI says that this work was purportedly done for a government client. The tool was a probe that could crawl social media sites like X, Facebook, Instagram, Reddit, TikTok and YouTube for specific political, ethnic or religious content as defined by the operator. The company said it cannot independently verify if the tool was used by a Chinese government entity. OpenAI disrupted similar efforts earlier this year. The company also says it banned an account that was using ChatGPT to develop a proposal for a tool described as a High-Risk Uyghur-Related Inflow Warning Model that would aid in tracking the movements of Uyghur-related individuals. China has long been accused of alleged human rights abuses against Uyghur Muslims in the country. OpenAI began publishing threat reports in February 2024 , raising awareness of state-affiliated actors using large language models to debug malicious code, develop phishing scams and more. The company's latest blog post serves as a roundup of notable threats and banned accounts over the last quarter. The company also caught Russian-, Korean- and Chinese-speaking developers using ChatGPT to refine malware, as well as entire networks in Cambodia, Myanmar and Nigeria using the chatbot to help create scams in an attempt to defraud people. According to OpenAI's own estimates, ChatGPT is being used to detect scams three times as often as it is to create them. . This summer, OpenAI disrupted operations in Iran, Russia and China that were using ChatGPT to create posts, comments and to drive engagement and division as part of online influence campaigns. The AI-generated content was used on various social media platforms in both the originating nations and internationally. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/ai/openai-has-disrupted-more-chinese-accounts-using-chatgpt-to-create-social-media-surveillance-tools-142538093.html?src=rss

Public Ticket Allocation For Aus-Ind T20I At MCG Fully Exhausted: CA

CA CEO Todd Greenberg: Cricket Australia (CA) on Monday announced that public ticket allocations for the mens T20I game between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) have been fully exhausted, more than three weeks ahead of the fixture scheduled to be held on October 31. Previously, public allocations for 12 days of the five-match Ashes series between Australia and England were exhausted. CA added that the extraordinary demand for the Melbourne T20I reflects the high interest surrounding Indias white-ball tour, which has now surpassed 175,000 tickets sold across eight matches. The huge crowd anticipated for the Melbourne T20I is another strong indicator of the incredible interest in this series. Were thrilled to see fans embracing the Australia v India contest with such passion, and we look forward to delivering a world-class experience both on and off the field. To have over 1,75,000 tickets sold with 13 days until the first ODI in Perth is a phenomenal result. It speaks volumes about the strength of the rivalry and the enthusiasm of fans across the country, said CA CEO Todd Greenberg in a statement. CA also said AFL member tickets for the MCG T20I fixture will go on sale on Monday, while MCC member tickets will be available from Tuesday. Public allocations for Sydney and Manuka Oval matches are already exhausted, while the Adelaide ODI and Gabba T20I are nearing capacity, with fewer than 5,000 public tickets left for each. Indias white-ball tour of Australia starts with the ODI series opener on October 19 at Perth Stadium and is followed by matches at Adelaide Oval and Sydney Cricket Ground on October 23 and 25, respectively. It is followed by the five-match T20I series beginning on October 29 at Manuka Oval in Canberra, with further games to be played at the MCG on October 31, Bellerive Oval in Hobart on November 2, Gold Coast Stadium on November 6 and The Gabba in Brisbane on November 8. Indias white-ball tour of Australia starts with the ODI series opener on October 19 at Perth Stadium and is followed by matches at Adelaide Oval and Sydney Cricket Ground on October 23 and 25, respectively. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score India will be led by newly appointed Shubman Gill in the ODIs, with stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli named in the squad too, while Suryakumar Yadav would take over as the skipper for the T20I leg of the tour. Article Source: IANS

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin inspects ongoing storm water drain work in Chennai

Mr. Stalin inspected the changing of drinking water pipes being undertaken by the Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board in areas in Alwarpet and areas on T.T.K. Road

Two greats face the clock: Ajit Agarkar on Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli face a situation in ODI cricket. Shubman Gill now leads the Indian team in the format. Selectors placed the stalwarts on notice. Their continued selection depends on scoring runs. They will play series against Australia, South Africa, and New Zealand. Their roles in Indian cricket will no longer guide its direction.

Man held for threatening YouTuber, abusing CM Stalin

CHENNAI: A TVK worker was arrested on Friday for allegedly issuing death threats to a YouTuber and abusing Chief Minister MK Stalin in a live video at Koyambedu on Wednesday. According to the police, the suspect, 29-year-old Gokul, a softyware developer, from Alwar Thirunagar, threatened a YouTuber while he was recording public reactions to a newly released film outside a movie theater in Koyambedu. While the YouTuber was recording a video, Gokul interrupted the live filming, allegedly verbally abused Chief Minister MK Stalin in connection with last weeks Karur stampede that claimed 41 lives, and issued direct death threats to the YouTuber, the police said. The incident was captured on the live video, which quickly went viral. Following a complaint at the police station, a special team traced and arrested Gokul at his friends house near Valasaravakkam.

Dattatretyas Alai-Balai brings many stalwarts on a common stage

Saumitra P Srivastava Takes Charge As Director (Marketing), Indian Oil

DE Web Desk JAMMU, Oct 2: Saumitra P Srivastava today assumed the charge as Director (Marketing) at Indian Oil, bringing with him a distinguished career spanning over three decades within the Corporation. An academic stalwart, Srivastava is a Civil Engineering Graduate from IIT Roorkee and holds an Executive MBA from SP Jain Institute of Management & Research, Mumbai. His career has been instrumental in shaping key business segments, starting with initial four-year tenure in the LPG business before transitioning to [] The post Saumitra P Srivastava Takes Charge As Director (Marketing), Indian Oil appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Jaipur Diary: Bhakt Bhajan Lal fasts through Navratras

Bhakt Bhajan Lal fasts through Navratras Its nearly two years since he became chief minister, but Bhajan Lal Sharma is known more for temple visits in Rajasthan than for any innovations in governance. During the recent Navratri festival, Bhajan not only fasted all nine days, but also grew a beard to display his deep devotion! Of course, beards hold a special import in the BJP in recent years, with PM Modi being the focal point of this tradition. BJP sources say that during Navratri, Bhajan survived solely on lemonade and coconut water. With critics frowning at this excessive religiosity, the CM made a special bid to project that he was serious about his administrative duties even during Navratri. Modi trip leaves Rajasthan BJP in a tizzy For most public events, PM Modi arrives alone in an open vehicle. But during a recent visit to Rajasthan, he was seen in the same vehicle with CM Bhajanlal Sharma, BJP state president Madan Rathore, and the two DCMs, Diya Kumari and Premchand Bairwa. Political experts see it as a move to convey a message of unity among party leaders who often seem isolated. Later, Modi turned to former CM Vasundhara Raje, who was standing in a corner of the stage, with folded hands. The two spoke for about a minute and now rumour mills are churning overtime in state BJP. Whats the meaning of Raje talking to Modi? Is her political exile coming to an end? Can she be made the CM or has her name been finalised for BJP national president? Or was this a sign of accommodating her loyalists in the reshuffle of Bhajan cabinet? Sariska reopens to tourists with 50 tigers After being closed for three months during the monsoon season, the Sariska Tiger Reserve in Alwar has reopened to tourists. Several tourist vehicles began plying on the very first day on Thursday, with visitors waiting to spot the big cats in Sariska. Tourist visits are prohibited for three months during the monsoon as it is the breeding season for tigers. With nine cubs being born to different tigresses, the number of tigers and tigresses in Sariska has now reached 50. Rajesh Asnani Our correspondent in Jaipur rajesh.asnani@newindianexpress.com

Womens World Cup ENG vs SA Preview: England, South Africa eye winning start in Guwahati clash

Edwards could lean on her experience in India as a player and MI coach. So could some of the English players who have taken part in the WPL. South Africas two main players have also had the WPL experience. Skipper Laura Wolvaardt whose cover drives should be one of the highlights of this World Cup and all-rounder Marizanne Kapp are two stalwarts the Proteas could be banking on.

Chakra Snanam Arrangements Completed At Tirumala

Singhal said entry and exit points have been arranged systematically to ensure smooth movement of devotees. Snapana Tirumanjanam and Chakrasnanam will be performed for the processional deities along with Chakrathalwar during the scheduled hours.

A festival where art barriers get broken

The faint yet serene light from the lamps that illuminate the old-world charm of the Navaratri Mandapam at Padmanabhaswamy temple can be misleading. Surrounded by that antique magic, one feels the space is tucked away in yesteryears, seemingly untouched by time. But change has found its way in. From the introduction of instrumental music in the early 20th century to 1996, when women were permitted to sing at the prestigious forum dating back to the Swathi Thirunal period, the Navaratri Mandapam has moved with the times. Open to the public during the nine days of festivities, it continues to showcase the finest music talents from across the country. This year, too, the Mandapam had concerts destined to go down in history. On Tuesday, the first recital of the series was by T V Gopalakrishnan, who, at 94, is considered the oldest artist ever to perform at the hallowed venue. The veteran from Tripunithura is a revered guru, having mentored stalwarts including Ilaiyaraaja and A R Rahman. A composer with several pioneering works, he remains low-key despite accolades that include the Kalaimamani title, the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award and the Padma Bhushan. It is a great honour for me to be performing here for Navaratri, says the maestro. I opened the concert with Devi Jagajanani in Raga Shankarabharanam, as per the schedule for the festival drawn up by Swathi Thirunal. I also sang a few Hindustani songs composed by the monarch-composer, whose works are traditionally rendered at the Mandapam during the nine days. TV Gopalakrishnan Known simply as TVG in Carnatic circles, he hopes to return for more. I am still learning. There are many rare krithis that need to be made popular. I also want to reach out to the music lovers of the West with our music, which is nuanced in a surreal manner, says the artist, who has collaborated with George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Ravi Shankar and Ustad Alla Rakha, taking fusion music to great heights. In sharp contrast to the oldest performer, the Mandapam also saw its youngest female artist yet: Charulata Chandrasekhar, a 19-year-old veena player who shared the stage with her grandmother, R S Jayalakshmi, on Thursday. A performer since the age of nine, Charulata calls the opportunity a blessing. Its such a traditional stage, which opened up to women only in recent years. To be able to perform there this young is god-sent, says Charulata, who has already done about 600 recitals. Charulata Chandrasekhar (right) with her grandmother R S Jayalakshmi The veena is quite intricate in its musical structure and rendition. It was handed down through generations and I want to take the legacy forward. Inclusivity in performances is not confined to the Navaratri Mandapam. Across the capital, known for its rich spread of Navaratri art events, this openness is palpable. At Saraswathi Mandapam in Poojappura, performances start as early as 6.30 am and go on till late at night. This year, the organisers introduced a separate venue, Aarkum Padaam, where anyone can sing. The main stage, however, remains the 200-year-old Swathi Mandapam, where both veterans and budding artists perform. On the opening day, the stage witnessed a poignant recital by Kanmani S, a 22-year-old music graduate from the Swathi Thirunal College of Music, who was born without hands. Kanmani S She opened with fine compositions including Devi Jagajanani in Raga Shankarabharanam, proving that passion and perseverance can shatter physical barriers. I was born this way, but to me it is my biggest plus. My mother initiated me into music when I was young and since then, I have been encouraged to pursue the passion. I hope to do my PG and PhD in music, and then take up music academically, she says. The spirit of diversity and inclusivity extends beyond the popular venues. This year, the Sammohan 2025 festival came to the capital on September 27. The two-day fest featured 300 artists, each of whom had overcome disabilities to embrace art. Korok Biswas Among them is 22-year-old Korok Biswas, who calls himself a self-advocate of art. A Gaudiya dancer from Bengal with rigorous training in Bharatanatyam under Dr Arkadev Bhattacharya at Kerala Kalamandalam, he takes a rural project of the Ramakrishna Mission to people, spreading awareness that barriers can be overcome with will and aspiration. At Sammohan, to be held at Magic Planet in Thiruvananthapuram, he performed both gaudiya and bharatanatyam, says his father Kallol, proud that his son is arguably Indias first classical dancer with Downs Syndrome to have gained national and international recognition. Joining him is 25-year-old Megha Chowdhury, a disciple of Hindustani maestro Pandit Ajoy Chakraborty. She sang Rabindra Sangeet, for which she has received training. And since it is Navaratri, she opened with a Saraswati Vandana, says her mother Archana. Megha, who is autistic, began talking late, but music as therapy transformed her journey. Training at Ajoy Chakrabortys Shrutinandan School gave her further grounding. A state awardee, Meghas rendition was a mix of classical and semi-classical, reflecting the inclusivity that has allowed her aspirations to take flight. Megha Chowdhury Sreemayi and her friends at Poojappura Saraswathi Mandapam. Inclusivity has also found expression off stage. At several venues, Sreemayi S and her team were seen immersed in bharatanatyam performances. We are to have our arangettam two months from now, says Sreemayi, a transwoman who volunteers with the District Legal Services Authority and works with the Transgender Justice Board. She and 10 other transwomen have been training under guru Gayathri Subramanian. I always wanted to learn the art form but it was costly when I was growing up. Then came the phases of gender identity and the surgery that made me who I wanted to be. Finally, the lessons began three years ago when I was 32. Now, I am preparing for my debut on stage, and hope to perform a full classical repertoire in the seasons to come. Now, its time to observe the nuance and learn, she says with a smile, posing for a picture with her friends. True art can grow only when it has space for all. I am so happy that Navaratri here is evolving to incorporate that universal spirit.

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Two more held in Gujarat's Rs 194 crore turmeric farm scam, total arrests rise to 12

AHMEDABAD: Gujarats Rajkot witnessed one of the biggest-ever financial scams where traders were lured in with hopes of a high-return turmeric farming, only to be duped of Rs 64.80 crore. The traders were duped by Maharashtra-based A.S. Agri & Aqua LLP, which later defaulted on a total payment of Rs 194 crore as per the agreement. Two key engineers-turned-marketing-executives, who played a pivotal role in the racket, were arrested by the Crime Branch in Maharashtra, taking the total arrests to 12. The duo has been remanded till September 30. However, seven accused, including the mastermind and the companys 55 per cent owner, Prashant Jade, still remain absconding. The arrested have been identified as Kamlesh Mahadevrao Ozhe and Avinash Baban Sangle, from Maharashtras Kalwar and Narpoli areas. Both are engineers-turned-marketing executives and 2.5 per cent partners in the company. Investigations revealed that Rs 62 lakh was funneled into Kamleshs account and Rs 92 lakh into Avinashs account directly from the companys funds. Initially investors themselves, the duo later joined the company as partners in 2021, aggressively marketing the scheme to other investors. They collected sensitive data, built investor networks, and convinced traders with slick presentations and YouTube videos showcasing successful turmeric farms. The complaint, filed by Rajkot businessman Prashantbhai Pradeepbhai Kanabar, details how the scam took place. In 2021, Kanabar invested Rs 64.80 crore after being promised Rs 1.20 crore returns per acre every year for six years. He leased 108 acres of land across Gujarat for the project. The agreement stated that the company would build polyhouses, manage cultivation, and handle sales. However, after receiving the funds, the company did none of what was promised. When payment became due in January 2023, the company only gave written assurances, promising to return Rs 58.32 crore after administrative deductions. Suspicious of delays, Kanabar personally met company chairman Ivan Albert D'Cruz in Mumbai, who again verbally assured repayment, however, no money was returned. The scam deepened further as investigators uncovered frauds in Vadodara, Amreli, Thane, and Pune, suggesting a multi-state network. Rs 194 crore, due between 2023 and 2025, remains unpaid. The Crime Branch, led by PI Manoj Damor, has formed multiple teams to trace the remaining absconding accused. It is reported that Prashant Jade had hired over 100 marketing agents and made use of a massive promotional campaign to lure unsuspecting investors. Police are now tracking the flow of money through the accounts of several Maharashtra-based individuals to expose the full scale of the operation.

Bhopal Diary: CMs back-to-back Delhi visits spark buzz

CMs back-to-back Delhi visits spark buzz CM Mohan Yadavs back-to-back visits to Delhi this week have set tongues wagging in political circles. While senior state BJP leaders have maintained that the CMs tours are related to important development projects, political pundits in Bhopal are making their own guesses, spanning from something big about to happen to a rejig of the states council of ministers. Several others are linking it to possible announcements of chairpersons and vice-chairpersons of independent corporations and boards which have been long overdue. What gave momentum to speculations was the BJP national joint general secy (organisation) Shiv Prakashs meeting with the CM in Bhopal. Alls not well between DCM & BJP MLA All doesnt seem to be well between Deputy CM Rajendra Shukla and first-time BJP MLA Siddharth Tiwari in Rewa district of Vindhya region. The issue has been making news, particularly since Shuklas pictures were found missing from posters of an event in Tiwaris constituency Teonthar, which was graced by CM Mohan Yadav. Importantly, Shukla gave the event a miss after welcoming the CM at the Rewa Airport, triggering speculation about all not being well between Shukla (most powerful BJP leader of Vindhya) and Tiwari, who is the grandson of Congress stalwart and ex-Vidhan Sabha Speaker Late Shrinivas Tiwari. Cell-phones looted from IG-Intel in VVIP area Three teenagers recently looted two cell-phones from the IG-Intelligence of state police Dr Ashish while he was on a night stroll with his wife near to his bungalow in Bhopals high-security and VVIP Char Imli area. The incident with the senior IPS officer by the three motorcycle-borne minors has exposed the state of security in the state capitals high-security areas, prompting the opposition Congress to question the government, If this is the situation in a VVIP area, what might be the state of affairs in other areas of the state capital. The Char Imli area houses the bungalows of senior politicians, bureaucrats and police officers. Anuraag Singh Our correspondent in Madhya Pradesh singhanuraag.jaurno@gmail.com

LG felicitates Army, NDRF, SDRF, J&K Police personnel for exceptional service during recent natural catastrophe

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Rajasthan man arrested for impersonating IAF officer, cheating woman of Rs 2.5 lakh

NEW DELHI: A 20-year-old man was arrested from Rajasthan for allegedly impersonating an Indian Air Force officer to cheat people through fake invoices and letters, police said on Saturday. The accused has been identified as Tasleem Khan, a resident of Alwar district in Rajasthan, they said. A woman, resident of Chhatarpur, reported that she received fake invoices/letters on Air Force letterhead from a person who was impersonating as an Air Force official on the pretext of token fees, security checks, and gate pass formalities. She was cheated of more than Rs 2.5 lakh, a senior police officer said. Police registered a case under section 318(4) (cheating) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at Cyber South police station and investigation was taken up. During the investigation, the police team enquired the complainant at length to get all the relevant information. The team started tracing the money which got transferred from the complainants bank account. Meanwhile, police also developed intelligence through technical surveillance and manual sources. They analysed technical inputs and conducted sustained digital surveillance. Police received a tip-off regarding the accused person. Through surveillance and technical analysis, the location of the accused person was zeroed down at Alwar in Rajasthan. A team went to Rajasthan and conducted a raid, following which the accused was nabbed from Mukandwas village in Alwar, Deputy Commissioner of Police (south) Ankit Chauhan said. From his possession, two mobile phones used in the commission of offence were recovered. During interrogation, the accused disclosed that he posed as Air Force personnel on an online platform and induced victims to transfer money through fabricated invoices/letters on Air Force letterhead. Analysis of WhatsApp chats in the recovered devices revealed that he has cheated multiple victims across India and so far seven victims have been verified, the DCP said, adding that further interrogation is being conducted to identify co-accused persons and trace other victims.

H-1B: The Visa That Links Musk, Nadella And Pichai's Rise In US

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Lutyen's Delhi's iconic 95 years old bungalow, once owned by Alwar's Maharaj sold at staggering Rs 3100000000 deal; Who is the buyer?

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Navratri Day 4 sunshine style: Aaman Devgan, Shanaya Kapoor, Navya Nanda radiate bright yellow vibes

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Around 40 minor girls found locked inside toilet of unregistered madrassa in UP's Bahraich

LUCKNOW: Around 40 minor girls, aged between nine and 14, were found locked inside a toilet of an unregistered madrassa in Pahalwara village under Payagpur tehsil in Bahraich district, officials said on Thursday. Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Ashwini Kumar Pandey said the girls were discovered during an inspection of the madrassa, which had repeatedly drawn complaints for operating illegally. The three-storey building was initially resistant to the inspection, but police accompanied the officials upstairs. When the door of the toilet on the terrace was opened by female police personnel, the girls came out one by one. They were frightened and unable to speak clearly, Pandey said. District Minority Welfare Officer Mohammad Khalid confirmed that locals reported the madrassa had been running for around three years without registration. The management and staff were unable to produce any documents proving legality. During a 2023 survey, 495 unregistered madrassas were identified in Bahraich, but this one appears to have escaped notice. When questioned about why the girls were hiding in the toilet despite the madrassa having eight rooms, a teacher, Takseem Fatima, claimed the children panicked during the commotion and locked themselves inside. Authorities have ordered the madrassa to be shut down. The management has been instructed to safely send the girls home, and it appears all have now returned to their families, Khalid said. Additional Superintendent of Police Ramanand Prasad Kushwaha said no FIR has been registered yet. The parents, SDM, or minority welfare officer have not approached us for lodging a case. If a complaint is received, appropriate legal action will be taken, he added.

40 Minor Girls Found Locked Inside Madrassa Toilet In UP's Bahraich

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Sahai represents J&K in ICCs Global B-Summit

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'Towering stalwart': Kannada literature legend SL Bhyrappa passes away; political leaders pay tribute

Kannada novelist SL Bhyrappa, a Padma Bhushan recipient and influential voice in Indian literature, passed away at 94 in Bengaluru due to cardiac arrest. His six-decade career produced over 25 novels, including acclaimed works like 'Parva' and 'Vamshavriksha,' exploring themes of morality and social change.

UPITS 2025 set to showcase confluence of investment, innovation, and culture of Uttar Pradesh

LUCKNOW: The third edition of the UP International Trade Show (UPITS) is set to take off at the India Expo Mart in Greater Noida on Thursday. Scheduled from September 25 to 29, the mega event will be inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi and will present Uttar Pradeshs industrial, agricultural, cultural, and innovation strengths on a global stage. More than just a platform for trade and investment, UPITS 2025 aims at creating a future-ready ecosystem for youth, entrepreneurs, and international delegates, while celebrating the states diverse identity through the confluence of craft, culture, and cuisine. The inaugural edition of the trade show in 2023 featured 1,914 exhibitors and 400 foreign buyers. The second edition expanded to 2,122 exhibitors, 350 foreign buyers, and five lakh visitors, generating export orders worth over Rs 2,200 crore and direct sales of Rs 40 crore. With more than double the growth in just two editions, the upcoming third edition is expected to attract over 2,500 exhibitors, 500 foreign buyers, and more than half a million visitors, reinforcing its status as a global platform for business and investment. A major highlight will be the One District One Product (ODOP) Pavilion in Hall No. 9, featuring 343 stalls dedicated to the signature products of each district. From Bhadohi carpets and Firozabad glasswork to Moradabad metalware and Saharanpur woodcraft, these displays will showcase the journey of Uttar Pradeshs craftsmanship from local to global. The pavilion will also create opportunities for networking, business collaborations, and partnerships involving startups, designers, and international buyers. Russia will participate in the tradeshow as the partner country. On September 26, the RussiaIndia Business Dialogue will bring together policymakers, industrialists, financial institutions, insurance firms, and academia from both nations. This dialogue will not only strengthen economic cooperation but also pave the way for technological partnerships, joint ventures, and new business opportunities in the state of Uttar Pradesh. The IT and Electronics Department will present a live demonstration of an AI model in a sprawling 200-square-meter pavilion. Designed with modern amenities, including a curved LED wall, smart video displays, a VIP lounge, and a dedicated startup zone, the pavilion will highlight cutting-edge technological innovations and reflect how the Yogi government has positioned Uttar Pradesh as a rising hub of enterprise, innovation, and digital excellence. Under the master exhibition layout, Halls 1 to 8 and 15 will serve as centres for B2B activities, while Halls 9, 10, and 12 will focus on B2C interactions, and Halls 11 and 14 will host both B2B and B2C activities. The ground floor will feature exhibits from UPSIDA, Invest UP, GNIDA, YEIDA, Civil Aviation, the Russia Pavilion, IT/ITES, Electrical-Electronics, Tourism, Clean Mission, ODOP, Agriculture, Dairy, Textiles, and Logistics. The second floor will serve as the venue for inaugurations, B2B meetings, knowledge sessions, showcases of renewable energy, defence manufacturing, health, education, and culture. There will be 25 food stalls dedicated to the cuisine of Uttar Pradesh on the Swad Uttar Pradesh theme. Visitors will be able to savour traditional delicacies such as Moradabadi dal, Banarasi paan and lassi, Panchhi petha, Jain shikanji, Mathura peda, and Khurjas khurchan. Under CM Yuva scheme, Hall No. 18A will host 150 innovative stalls featuring franchise-based ventures, technology-driven business models, agritech, healthtech, and startup ideas. On September 27, MoUs will be signed with 27 premier educational institutions. Bankers and industry leaders will extend financial and strategic support. CM Yuva Fellows from all 75 districts will also showcase local brands, amplified by a digital campaign and the platform conclave.cmyuva.org.in to connect youth with opportunities. Beyond business, UPITS 2025 will celebrate the cultural ethos of Uttar Pradesh. Visitors will be treated with performances of Bhojpuri, Awadhi, Bundeli, and Tharu folk traditions, along with soulful Sufi music, graceful Kathak performances and light music sessions. Star artistes, including Dinesh Lal Nirahua, Padmashree Malini Awasthi, and Pratibha Singh Baghel will add grandeur to the evenings.

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Viral photo: Shah Rukh Khan attends 71st National Awards with Rani Mukerji, fans can't handle Kuch Kuch Hota Hain reunion: 'Kajol jealous hogi dekh ke'

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Viral photo: Shah Rukh Khan attends 71st National Awards with Rani Mukerji, fans can't handle Kuch Kuch Hota Hai reunion: 'Kajol jealous hogi dekh ke'

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As Cholamandal turns 60, artists recall the struggles and the spirit of its early days

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Who is Rahul Jhansla? The SBSC grad and law student who became DUSU Vice President 2025

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CIIs Space Meet Showcases Isros Global Collaborations

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Samajwadi Party's Azam Khan gets bail in land grab case, to walk free after 23 months in jail

LUCKNOW: The Allahabad High Court on Thursday gave major respite to incarcerated Samajwadi Party stalwart and former cabinet minister Mohammad Azam Khan by granting him bail in connection with the Rampur Quality Bar land grab case. The single bench of the court, comprising Justice Sameer Jain, had reserved its order after the final hearing on August 21. The decision, announced this week, paves the way for the veteran Samajwadi Party leaders release from Sitapur jail, where he has been lodged since 2023. With this decision, Khan is expected to walk out of the prison. Earlier, his bail plea was rejected by the Rampur MP-MLA Court in May. The case pertains to alleged fraudulent allotment/possession of a property called Quality Bar, located in the Rampur district, Uttar Pradesh. The area is Saeed Nagar, Hardoi Patti, on a highway under Civil Lines police station. The allotment reportedly happened in 2014. Azam Khans legal team comprising senior lawyers, including former Additional Advocate General Imran Ullah, Mohammad Khalid and Vineet Vikram, argued that the case, filed in 2019, was based on alleged irregularities dating back to 2013 and that Azam Khan was named as an accused only in 2024, almost a decade later. In the complaint lodged against Khan, it was claimed that during his tenure as cabinet minister in Akhilesh Yadavs government, he attempted to take over Rampurs Quality Bar by influencing the tender process. His lawyer contended that the tender was issued in the names of his wife and son through due procedure and there was no evidence of power misuse. The FIR, lodged on November 21, 2019, by bar owner Gagan Arora, alleged that an attempt was made to forcibly occupy the property located on Rampurs Saeed Nagar highway stretch. The then Revenue Inspector Anangraj Singh had registered the case. Along with Khan, his wife Dr. Tazeen Fatima, son and ex-MLA Abdullah Azam, and former Chairman Syed Zafar Ali Jafri were also named in the case. Khan has been lodged in Sitapur Jail since October 2023 after being convicted in a fake birth certificate case. Khan, along with his wife and son were sentenced to seven years by the Rampur MP-MLA Court. For security reasons, Khan was shifted to Sitapur Jail. The High Court later stayed his sentence in the case. Earlier on Tuesday, the SP leader was acquitted by a special MP-MLA court in a 17-year-old case involving a road blockade and damage to public property. The 76-year-old leader faces over 89 cases, most of which were filed between 2017 and 2019. He had earlier walked free in May 2022 after getting bail in multiple cases, but was re-incarcerated the following year. His legal troubles, combined with his frail health, have kept him away from active politics for the last seven to eight years. Despite his court battles, Azam Khan remains a formidable figure in Rampur politics. A close associate of late Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav, he has been a party loyalist for over four decades. Even while in jail, Akhilesh Yadav retained him as the partys national general secretary, underlining his continued importance within the SP.

Koil Alwar Tirumanjanam Performed Ahead Of Srivari Brahmotsavams

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Grandeur marks Koil Alwar Thirumanjanam in Tirumala

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Congress questions 'need' for installation of additional CCTV cameras in Rajasthan Assembly

JAIPUR: A massive political storm has erupted over the installation of additional CCTV cameras in the Rajasthan Assembly. It shows no signs of getting subsided. The Opposition Congress, which has been against the move from the beginning, has now alleged that the cameras are being used not only to keep watch on its MLAs but also over the faction of former Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje. Leader of Opposition Tikaram Jully has called the issue serious and demanded an investigation. However, Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani and BJP MLA Jogaram Patel have dismissed the allegations as baseless. Raje, notably, has been in the spotlight since her recent meeting with RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat during a RSS-Sangh Parivar program in Jodhpur. Initially, LoP Jully had claimed that the ruling party is misusing the new cameras to monitor Congress MLAs. However, now he claims that the cameras are also designed to keep an eye on those MLAs who are close to BJP stalwart Raje. He alleged that when Raje visited the Assembly recently, the cameras even tracked on legislators who went to meet her. Calling it a violation of democratic decorum, Jully accused the government of running a campaign for spying through hidden cameras and demanded that a joint committee of the House be formed to probe the matter. Raising questions on the need for extra surveillance, Jully pointed out that two cameras already exist in the Assembly. Why was there a need to install additional cameras? These remain switched on even after the House proceedings are over, which is objectionable, he said. He further challenged that if proceedings are adjourned for 15 minutes, he could show access to the cameras in question. Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani rejected the allegations, saying cameras have been a part of the Assembly since its inception and are primarily used for recording proceedings. Their use has increased recently for live broadcasting on YouTube and during Commonwealth Parliamentary Committee seminars, he said. Devnani explained that an additional camera was installed following complaints of movement in the official gallery. He added that the cameras rotate 360 degrees and do not target any particular member. Citing security concerns, Devnani noted that a person had recently jumped from the gallery in the Lok Sabha. Therefore, cameras are necessary. Neither has anyones privacy been violated, nor will it be in the future, he assured. BJP MLA Jogaram Patel also dismissed the allegations, saying cameras have been installed since the Assembly building was constructed. Neither Vasundhara Raje nor any MLA has been spied upon, he said, adding that Jully should direct his questions to former CM Ashok Gehlots OSD instead.Patel further attacked Gehlot, claiming he lacked the courage to come to the House and present his views. Meanwhile, Jully met Governor Hari Bhau Kishan Rao Bagade along with senior Congress MLAs and submitted a memorandum. He alleged that hidden cameras were being misused to spy on opposition members and accused the ruling party of damaging the dignity of the Assembly through objectionable remarks made by the Government Chief Whip and BJP legislators.

Man arrested from Rajasthan for duping senior cardiologist of Rs 6.69 lakh

NEW DELHI: A 33-year-old man was arrested from Rajasthan for duping a senior cardiologist of a private hospital of over Rs six lakh. The accused, identified as Jalaluddin, a resident of Alwar district in Rajasthan, posed as an army cantonment official and induced the complainant to transfer funds for medical consultations of army personnel, police said on Thursday. He was previously found to be involved in seven cases in Delhi and Haryana. A complaint was received on August 30 from a senior cardiologist of a private hospital where he reported that he was contacted by a person claiming to be an army cantonment official, requesting medical consultations for 25 army personnel at Rs 1,500 each. Believing the request, the complainant transferred a total of Rs 6.69 lakh across four transactions from his wifes account and from his own. Later, when the arrangements did not materialise, he realised the fraud and approached police, a senior police officer said. During investigation, police traced the money that was transferred from the complainant to the fraudster and it was revealed that the Rs 6 lakh was used to repay a loan for a car, and the remaining amount was diverted towards credit card settlement, Deputy Commissioner of Police (south) Ankit Chauhan said. Later, the accused was traced to Alwar, Rajasthan. A police team went there and his location was zeroed in at Khairthal, Alwar. A raid was conducted and the accused was arrested. One car purchased from cheated funds, three mobile phones, and Rs 70,000 frozen in a fixed deposit linked to credit card settlement, the DCP said. The accused made video calls showing pre-recorded visuals of army personnel to gain trust. Later, he convinced the complainant that payments would be routed via credit card and induced him to make transfers, which were actually diverted to settle his own liabilities, police added.

Devine to lead White Ferns in Womens ODI World Cup

Auckland, Sep 10: Veteran all-rounder Sophie Devine, featuring in her fifth campaign, will lead New Zealand in the Womens ODI World Cup later this month, with four cricketers set for their maiden senior ICC tournament. The 15-member squad announced on Wednesday has six players making their World Cup debuts. The squad also has stalwarts Suzie [] The post Devine to lead White Ferns in Womens ODI World Cup appeared first on The Shillong Times .

India's Last Imported Stealth Warship, INS Tamal To Receive Grand Welcome At Karwar Home Base

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U.S. probes malware email targeting trade talks with China, WSJ reports

U.S. authorities are investigating a bogus email, purportedly from Representative John Moolenaar, that contained malware. Cyber analysts traced the malware to APT41, a hacker group believed to be working for Chinese intelligence. The email, sent to U.S. trade groups and government agencies, aimed to gain insights into the Trump administration's trade talks with Beijing, raising concerns about Chinese cyber espionage.

Tirumala temple to remain closed due to lunar eclipse

The Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple in Tirumala will be closed for the lunar eclipse. The temple will remain shut from September 7 afternoon to September 8 early morning. Offline Srivani darshan on September 7 is rescheduled. VIP recommendation letters will not be accepted on September 15 due to Koil Alwar Tirumanjanam ritual. Devotees are requested to cooperate with the arrangements.

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Army builds another Bailey bridge to restore traffic on NH-244

Jammu Tawi, Sep 2: Braving incessant rains and rough terrain, the Army on Tuesday constructed a Bailey bridge over the Jangalwar stream along National Highway-244, restoring crucial connectivity to Doda and Kishtwar districts of Jammu and Kashmir. This is the second Bailey bridge built by the Army within a week to overcome the large-scale damage [] The post Army builds another Bailey bridge to restore traffic on NH-244 appeared first on Northlines .

Koil Alwar Tirumanjanam Held At Tiruchanoor Temple

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JAMMU, Sep 2: Braving incessant rains, the Army on Tuesday started the construction of a Bailey bridge along National Highway-244, over the Jangalwar stream, to provide connectivity to Doda and Kishtwar districts of Jammu and Kashmir. This is the second such bridge being constructed by the Army in the wake of last weeks record rainfall that has left behind a trail of death and destruction in the region. Devastating floods in the Jammu region have submerged vast areas, sweeping away [] The post J&K: Army Starts Work On Bailey Bridge To Restore Traffic On NH-244 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

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PATNA: The Voter Adhikar Yatra reached a crescendo when Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra joined the rally, which entered its tenth day on Tuesday. Priyankas participation in the yatra on the auspicious occasion of Teej is being viewed as a morale booster for the INDIA bloc supporters, especially women, who, like in previous elections, will play a crucial role in the upcoming state assembly elections. Telangana CM Revanth Reddy also joined the 16-day, 3000-km Yatra, covering 23 districts of the state. Rahul, along with Priyanka, Revanth, Dipankar Bhattacharya (CPI-ML), and Mukesh Sahani (VIP), travelled from Supaul to Madhubani in an SUV, waving to the people waiting for hours on the roads in long queues and bracing the scorching sun. The 51-km stretch from Hussain Chowk in Supaul and Lohia Chowk in Madhubani district was adorned with welcome arches and flags representing the INDIA allies. Young people carrying flags accompanied the cavalcade, while women and girls welcomed the leaders from the rooftops and balconies of multi-storied buildings. Priyanka, dressed in a blue kurti and white salwar, carried a black handbag, as she greeted the crowd from the SUV. Rahul, in his usual white T-shirt and trousers, shook hands with the supporters. Standing in the middle of the Gandhi siblings was Revanth, who also greeted the gathered people. During the yatra, Rahul interacted with a youth named Prem Sagar Kumar, who introduced himself as someone who has undergone one year of training at ISRO. Kumar lashed out at the state government for its poor education system, expressing his aspiration to become a scientist despite facing financial constraints. As the rally reached Lohia Chowk, Phulparas (Madhubani), for breakfast, a large number of supporters gathered to meet their leaders, raising Vote Chor Gaddi Chhod slogan at regular intervals. RJD leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav also joined the yatra later. Security personnel had a tough time managing the crowd.

J&K government bans use of USBs, pen drives in government offices

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir government has banned the use of USB and pen drives on official devices across all administrative government departments in the Union Territory to protect sensitive government information and minimise risks of data breaches. According to an official order issued by M Raju, Commissioner Secretary to the Government, the move is aimed at enhancing the cybersecurity posture of the Union Territory of J&K. To enhance cyber security posture of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir, protect sensitive government information, and minimize the risks of data breaches, malware infections, and unauthorized access, it has been decided to prohibit the use of pen drives on official devices across all Administrative Government Departments in Civil Secretariat Jammu and Srinagar, Deputy Commissioner Offices in all districts of UT, the order read. In exceptional cases where operational needs justify their use, controlled whitelisting may be permitted for up to 2 to 3 pen drives per department, upon formal request routed through the respective Administrative head to the State Informatics Officer (SIO), National Informatics Centre. After approval pen drive must be physically submitted to the respective NIC Cell for reconfiguration, authorisation, and ownership registration prior to use. As a secure alternative, the government departments have been directed to adopt ( https://govdrive.gov.in ) GovDrive, a cloud-based, multi-tenant platform offering every Government official 50 GB of secure storage with centralized access and synchronisation across devices. As per the government order, the use of public messaging platforms such as WhatsApp or unsecured online services like iLovePDF for processing, sharing, or storing official or confidential materials is strictly prohibited to uphold data sovereignty and prevent security breaches. All sensitive technical information, including ICT architecture diagrams, system configurations, vulnerability assessments, IP addressing schemes, and strategic technology plans, must be classified as confidential and handled exclusively through approved secure channels in accordance with Information Security Best Practices by MHA, CERT-In directives, and departmental data classification policies, added the order. The government has warned that failure to adhere to the instructions shall be viewed seriously and may invite disciplinary action under relevant rules governing official conduct, IT usage andadministrative responsibility. All departments have been asked to accord top priority to the implementation of the guidelines in the interest of the secure and safe e-Governance.

Opposition VP candidate to meet CM Stalin, DMK allies in Chennai on Sunday

Chennai: Retired Justice Sudershan Reddy, the Oppositions Vice-Presidential candidate, is in Chennai on Sunday to kickstart his campaign in Tamil Nadu. He will begin the day by meeting Chief Minister M.K. Stalin at his Alwarpet residence. During the meeting, Stalin is expected to felicitate Reddy and host a tea reception in his honour. Reddy will 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 .

CPI stalwart Suravaram Sudhakar Reddys body to be donated to medical college

Hyderabad: The mortal remains of former Communist Party of India (CPI) general secretary and two-time MP Suravaram Sudhakar Reddy will be donated to the Gandhi Medical College on Sunday, August 24, for the purpose of students medical research.. His mortal remains will be brought from Care hospitals in Gachibowli to Makdhoom Bhavan on Street Number 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 .

Monsoon intensifies in Rajasthan, heavy rains disrupt life in several districts

JAIPUR : The monsoon has made a strong comeback in Rajasthan, with continuous heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours disrupting normal life in many parts of the state. After an active spell in July, rains had weakened in August, but the monsoon is now fully active again. The Meteorological Department has issued an alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall in 11 districts. Flood-like conditions have been reported in Kota, Bundi, Baran, Jhalawar, Tonk, Chittorgarh, and Sawai Madhopur districts. Flood conditions continue to persist in Sawai Madhopur district. NDRF and SDRF teams have been deployed in flood-affected areas. A tractor trolley full of NDRF personnel lost control and overturned on Surwal Mega Highway. The accident occurred while the team was going to help the flood victims. In Kota division, the Chambal river has swollen due to heavy inflows, forcing authorities to discharge water from Kota Barrage. By Saturday morning, the water level of the Chambal river had reached 132.80 metresnearly two metres above the danger mark of 130.79 metres. Transportation has been badly hit. The Jaipur-Kota highway near Deoli (Tonk) has been flooded, while traffic movement on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Kota has been halted. Soil erosion along the Delhi-Mumbai railway track near Laban in Bundi forced trains to be stopped at nearby stations. Jaipur too witnessed heavy rain on Saturday afternoon. Authorities have opened six gates of Bisalpur Dam and two gates of Kota Barrage to release excess water. Schools have been closed in nine districts as a precaution, while NDRF, SDRF, and police teams have been deployed for relief and rescue operations. The flood situation remains critical in Sawai Madhopur. In one incident, a tractor trolley carrying NDRF personnel overturned on the Surwal Mega Highway while heading to assist flood-affected people. A jawan was briefly trapped under a boat loaded in the tractor but was rescued promptly by his colleagues. Fortunately, there was no loss of life. In Alwars Ramgarh area, tragedy struck when a house collapsed due to heavy rain, allegedly burying seven members of a family under debris. Locals managed to rescue them, but a young girl remains in critical condition. In Jaipur, a wall of Dil Aaram Bagh on the way to Amer Palace collapsed, though no injuries were reported. Explaining the sudden intensification of rainfall, Radheshyam Sharma, Director of the Meteorological Centre, Jaipur, said, The monsoon had been inactive for the past two weeks. With the trough line returning to its normal position, the monsoon became active again. A cyclonic system over the Madhya Pradesh-Rajasthan border remained stationary, leading to heavy rainfall in the southeastern parts of Rajasthan. Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma expressed concern over the situation and instructed officials to remain on high alert. He held discussions with district collectors of Tonk, Kota, Sawai Madhopur, Bundi, and Dausa, reviewing the ongoing relief and rescue efforts. The CM directed NDRF and SDRF teams to stay prepared and announced a special girdawari (crop survey) to assess damage to agriculture. He assured that relief will be provided quickly after evaluating losses to life and property.

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India has emerged as the most-targeted nation for malware attacks, topping global charts, with Artificial Intelligence fuelling a surge in ransomware, a new report by cybersecurity firm Acronis has said.

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Amit Shah Becomes Countrys Longest-Serving Home Minister, Surpasses Advanis Record

New Delhi, Aug 5: Amit Shah has become the longest-serving Union Minister of Home Affairs of India on Tuesday. With 2,258 days in office since assuming the role on May 30, 2019, Shah has now surpassed the previous record held by senior BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani. Shahs tenure has also overtaken that of Congress stalwart Govind Ballabh Pant, cementing his position as a key pillar in the current National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government. Coincidentally, Shah achieved this milestone on [] The post Amit Shah Becomes Countrys Longest-Serving Home Minister, Surpasses Advanis Record appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Environmental activists gather at Jantar Mantar to demand cancellation of STR rationalisation plan

NEW DELHI: Eminent environmental activists from across the country gathered at Jantar Mantar to demand the cancellation of the Sariska Tiger Reserve (STR) rationalisation plan, which could potentially reopen more than 50 mines that were previously closed by a Supreme Court order in May 2024. People from Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, and Rajasthan appealed to the Chief Justice of India and the Union Minister of Environment to intervene and cancel the rationalisation plan for STR to protect Indias national animal. On June 26 meeting, Indias top wildlife body approved a proposal to redraw the boundaries of the Critical Tiger Habitat (CTH) of the STR in Rajasthan. It involved the exclusion of about 48.5 sq km area, primarily from the southern and south-western parts of the Sariska CTH. In compensation, the state will designate around 91 sq km as quality tiger habitat, mostly in the STRs north. As a result, the CTH area will increase from 881.11 sq km to about 924 sq km, while the buffer zone shrinks from 245.72 sq km to 203.2 sq km. The protesters called for the immediate revocation of the National Board for Wildlife's approval for the boundary changes in the STR. Sariska boundary rationalisation: A recipe for conservation disaster? They also demanded full transparency in all Environmental Impact Assessments and public hearings related to mining in and around protected areas, as well as recognition of local community rights and their involvement in conservation decisions. Akhil Chandra, a former director of the World Wildlife Fund, expressed shock that both the National Board for Wildlife and the National Tiger Conservation Authority approved the plan to redraw the boundaries of Sariska's Critical Tiger Habitat, which would allow previously shut mining operations within a one-kilometre radius of the reserve's boundary. He stated, Allowing mining in an eco-sensitive zone such as Sariska can have serious long-term harmful impacts on its flora and fauna. Sneha Solanki from the Tiger Trails Trust in Alwar highlighted the threat posed to the Aravalli hills and surrounding forests, referencing a 2018 report by the Supreme Court-appointed Central Empowered Committee. This report indicated that 31 hills in the Alwar district had disappeared over time. The Supreme Court-appointed Central Empowered Committee revealed in 2018 that out of the 128 hills sampled in Alwar district, 31 hills have vanished since the Survey of India topographic sheets were prepared in 1967, Solanki stated. She added, This move to redraw the boundaries of Sariska is unacceptable to the citizens of Alwar district, as it will end up rewarding violators of the law and set a dangerous precedent for allowing similar illegalities in other protected areas across India.

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Jodhpur police cremated Muslim youth despite missing report, family learns truth after DNA test

JAIPUR: Jodhpur police are facing backlash for allegedly cremating, instead of burying, the body of a 20-year-old Muslim youth, Ismail, despite a missing persons report being filed days earlier. The body, found in Gulab Sagar, was labelled unclaimed and cremated, a violation of Islamic burial practices. It was only after a DNA test that the body was confirmed to be Ismails, leaving the family devastated and angry. Ismail, who lived in Chimanpura Gali-4, went missing on 17 June. His family reported his disappearance to the Sadar Bazar police station on 20 June. Just a day later, on 21 June, the body of a young man was recovered from Gulab Sagar and placed in the mortuary at Mahatma Gandhi Hospital, falling under the jurisdiction of the nearby Sadar Kotwali police station. Despite the fact that Sadar Bazar and Sadar Kotwali police stations operate from the same premises, they allegedly failed to coordinate. On 25 June, the Sadar Kotwali police treated the body as unidentified and cremated it. It was not until 26 June that Ismails sister-in-law came across visuals and information about the body recovered from the reservoir. Suspicious that it could be her missing relative, she informed the family. They contacted the Sojati Gate police and demanded verification. A DNA test was ordered. The following day, on 27 June, Ismails mother, Malka, provided a blood sample. The results from the Forensic Science Laboratory later confirmed that the cremated body was indeed Ismail's. On receiving the confirmation, Malka broke down, grieving not only her sons death but also the denial of religious burial rites. She accused the police of both carelessness and deep insensitivity. He should have been buried, not cremated, she said, struggling to hold back tears. Assistant Sub-Inspector Nemichand from Sadar Bazar police station acknowledged that the body was badly decomposed when found, making identification difficult. It was considered unclaimed at the time. After we were informed of the missing report, we proceeded with DNA testing, he said. This is not the first time such a mistake has allegedly occurred in Rajasthan. A similar incident was reported in 2019 in Bhiwadi, Alwar, where police cremated the body of a Muslim youth before confirming his identity. That event had triggered protests by the Meo community, with community leader Sher Mohammad accusing the police of serious insensitivity. The latest Jodhpur incident has reignited concerns about police protocol in handling unidentified bodies. It has raised questions about accountability, coordination between departments, and the respect of religious practices, especially when families have already reported someone missing. The case has drawn strong reactions from locals, who are demanding clear procedures and strict action to prevent such incidents from recurring.

Schools shut as heavy rains lash Rajasthan, 30 districts on alert

JAIPUR: Rajasthan continues to reel under intense monsoon activity as heavy rains batter multiple regions, prompting widespread disruption and precautionary measures. Jaipur saw heavy showers since morning, causing waterlogging in several parts of the city. Notably, areas around government residences, including those of Chief Secretary Sudhansh Pant and DGP Rajeev Sharma, were flooded. The Hadoti region was badly hit, with connectivity also severely disrupted. In Kota and surrounding Hadoti region, the spell of rain persisted on Tuesday as well, filling up dams, anicuts, and ponds. Waterfalls have begun flowing from the surrounding hills, and low-lying areas are flooded. Many rural roads are submerged, causing significant traffic disruptions, and standing crops are beginning to rot in waterlogged fields. Kota city recorded 15 mm of rainfall in the past 24 hours, with intermittent rain continuing through the day after a wet night. In Tonk and Sawai Madhopur, several areas are submerged. Rajasthans connectivity with Madhya Pradesh has been severely affected: Parvati river overflowed in Etawah (Kota), flooding a new bridge on the Etawah-Khatoli road. As a result, State Highway-70 (KotaGwaliorSheopur) is closed to traffic. Augaad culvert on NH-552 in Bodal, about 12 km from Sawai Madhopur, was washed away, severing the Sawai MadhopurSheopur (MP) route. In Sawai Madhopur, houses are filled with water up to five feet, and railway tracks are submerged, affecting train services. Morel Dam overflows again The Morel Dam in Lalsot (Dausa), considered Asias largest kachha (earthen) dam, has overflowed with water reaching 1.5 feet above its crest. This is the second consecutive year the dam has reached capacity. The situation is being closely monitored by local authorities. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an Orange and Yellow alert for several districts, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall over the next three days, particularly on Wednesday and Thursday. According to the forecast, 18 districts in Jaipur, Ajmer, and Bharatpur divisions are expected to witness heavy rainfall in the next 48 hours. Some parts of the Bikaner division may also receive moderate to heavy showers. School holidays announced in several districts In light of the continuing downpour and the expected intensity of rain, local administrations have declared school and Anganwadi closures in several districts as a precautionary measure: Jaisalmer: Over 1650 schools closed till 31st July. Baran: Schools closed till August 2 Kota: Till August 1 Ajmer and Udaipur: July 30 and 31 Bhilwara: Closed on Wednesday Authorities have urged residents to remain alert, avoid unnecessary travel, and follow advisories, as life and property could be affected due to waterlogging, flooding, and road damage. Rainfall alerts 30 July Alerts: Orange Alert: Ajmer, Alwar, Dausa, Jaipur, Karauli, Sawai Madhopur, Tonk Yellow Alert: Bharatpur, Bhilwara, Bundi, Chittorgarh, Dholpur, Jhunjhunu, Rajsamand, Sikar, Sirohi, Udaipur, Bikaner, Hanumangarh, Churu, Jodhpur, Nagaur, Pali, Sri Ganganagar 31 July Alerts: Orange Alert: Ajmer, Tonk Yellow Alert: Bhilwara, Bundi, Jaipur, Sawai Madhopur, Sikar, Bikaner, Churu, Nagaur, Pali, Sri Ganganagar

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