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Erin Piacenti, Bank of America VP killed in New York knife attack, had just returned from maternity leave

02

Sep

World

Erin Piacenti, Bank of America VP killed in New York knife attack, had just returned from maternity leave

New York: A 32-year-old vice president of Bank of America was killed in random stabbing incident in New York's Times Square. The victim identified as Erin Piacenti, Bank of America VP just returned from her maternity leave. As per eyewitness, the victim was on her way to home when she was attacked near West 42nd Street and Seventh Avenue. "We are shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic loss of our colleague," the bank said in a statement. Who was Erin Piacenti? Erin Piacenti was a vice president in BofA's business selection and conflicts unit. She is an University…

LIC introduces Bima Platinum and Jeevan Raksha policies; one secures family, other builds wealth: Details

02

Sep

By The Press Editor

Business

LIC introduces Bima Platinum and Jeevan Raksha policies; one secures family, other builds wealth: Details

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has launched two new insurance policies - Bima Platinum (Plan 770) and Jeevan Raksha (Plan 894). LIC CEO and MD R Doraiswamy launched these products on the occasion of the Corporation's 70th anniversary. The two plans offer different benefits, premium-payment options, and purposes. Here is what prospective policyholders should know about these two insurance policies. LIC Bima Platinum Plan 770 According to LIC, Bima Platinum is a non-par, non-linked, individual plan. In simple terms, it is an individual insurance policy that is neither profit-sharing nor market-linked. It provides insurance protection along with savings. It…

‘You wait here, I’ll go and check’: Chinese supervisor abandoned 265 trishuli tunnel workers as tragedy struck Nepal

02

Sep

By The Press Editor

World

‘You wait here, I’ll go and check’: Chinese supervisor abandoned 265 trishuli tunnel workers as tragedy struck Nepal

A Chinese supervisor at Nepal's Trishuli-3A Hydropower Project allegedly went outside to check a sudden warning inside a tunnel, but never returned, according to a worker who escaped the devastating floods that hit the region on August 26. Raj Chhetri, one of the workers who managed to escape from Tunnel No. 3, said around 265 people were working inside when the disaster struck. He alleged that workers had sensed something was wrong shortly before the massive flood hit. Chhetri said a loud noise suddenly erupted inside the tunnel, creating what he described as an atmosphere resembling a powerful storm. He immediately…

Metal stock hits 10% upper circuit even as Nifty Metal falls nearly 1% amid surge in crude oil prices

02

Sep

By The Press Editor

Business

Metal stock hits 10% upper circuit even as Nifty Metal falls nearly 1% amid surge in crude oil prices

Shares of Ahmedabad-based TMT steel bars manufacturer Rhetan TMT surged 10 per cent to hit an upper circuit even as Nifty Metal fell nearly 1 per cent amid weakness in the benchmark indices as fresh strikes between the US and Iran drove investors into risk-off positioning. The counter opened at Rs 19.22, up 8.25 per cent from the previous close of Rs 19.16, and surged to an intraday high of Rs 21.05. Last seen, the stock was trading at Rs 21.04, and the company's market cap stood at Rs 1,676.63 crore. The stock reversed course today and gained after four…

Forgetting things too often? These everyday food combinations may support memory and brain health

02

Sep

By The Press Editor

Lifestyle

Forgetting things too often? These everyday food combinations may support memory and brain health

Forgetting where you left your keys, struggling to recall a name or walking into a room and forgetting why you went there can happen to anyone. But while no food can magically “boost” memory overnight, research increasingly suggests that overall eating patterns can influence brain health and cognitive function. The National Institute on Aging says diets rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, beans, nuts, fish and unsaturated fats are associated with better cognitive health, although researchers caution that the evidence is not strong enough to claim that any individual food can prevent memory loss or dementia. That means instead of…

Supreme Court shuts Bofors case, rejects plea against Hindujas

02

Sep

By The Press Editor

Nation, Politics

Supreme Court shuts Bofors case, rejects plea against Hindujas

The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition seeking to overturn the 2005 Delhi High Court ruling that quashed all criminal proceedings against the Hinduja brothers and Swedish manufacturer AB Bofors in the Bofors artillery case. A bench comprising Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice K Vinod Chandran refused to entertain the appeal brought by advocate Ajay K Agrawal. During proceedings, Agrawal requested a four-week adjournment to remove the names of Srichand P Hinduja and Gopichand P Hinduja, both of whom have since died. The court rejected the request, stating that the matter could not be prolonged any further. Justice…

India to get 100 new airports in next 10 years, government plans to spend nearly Rs 30,000 crore

02

Sep

By The Press Editor

Business

India to get 100 new airports in next 10 years, government plans to spend nearly Rs 30,000 crore

The central government has prepared a blueprint to make air travel in India more accessible and easy. Under this plan, 100 new airports will be built over the next 10 years at an estimated cost of Rs 30,000 crore. According to Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu, these airports will be developed under the Centre's regional connectivity scheme UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik). He said this while inaugurating India's third 'hub & spoke' operation from Ahmedabad airport. India's third 'hub and spoke' service inaugurated from Ahmedabad Union Minister Naidu inaugurated India's third "hub and spoke" service from Ahmedabad Airport…

Mukesh Khanna calls NEET protesters ‘cockroaches’

02

Sep

By The Press Editor

Entertainment

Mukesh Khanna calls NEET protesters ‘cockroaches’

Actor Mukesh Khanna has stirred controversy after labelling those backing student protests over the NEET paper leak as "cockroaches" and declaring that they should be "thrown out." Speaking in an Instagram video, the 68-year-old actor claimed the demonstrations were not led by genuine students affected by the leak, but were instead orchestrated by outside elements using the youth to destabilise the government. The actor’s comments arrive amid heightened tensions and growing national debate regarding the language and conduct seen during recent NEET-related demonstrations. Public outrage flared following viral videos of student-led rallies where some participants reportedly used vulgar slogans…

Warning signs came days before deadly Nepal flash flood that killed over a thousand: Report

02

Sep

By The Press Editor

World

Warning signs came days before deadly Nepal flash flood that killed over a thousand: Report

Kathmandu: Stronger disaster preparedness and early-warning systems could have saved lives, as the death toll due to Nepal's deadly flood on August 26 crossed the thousand-mark, stated the HiRISK report. The report found that there were pre-event indications of the avalanche in satellite images and of a crack propagating into the surface of the glacier before it collapsed. "Early Warning Systems had been just set up recently in this region, focusing on several glacial lakes in China, but no operational EWS was set up in this place for glacier-related hazards. Given the rapid speed of the initial avalanche, warning time…

2 September, 2026 Stock Market Updates: Sensex tumbles 472 points, Nifty below 23,900 amid rise in crude oil prices

02

Sep

By The Press Editor

Business

2 September, 2026 Stock Market Updates: Sensex tumbles 472 points, Nifty below 23,900 amid rise in crude oil prices

Indian equity benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, opened in the red on Wednesday amid weak global cues and rising crude oil prices due to fresh escalation of the US-Iran conflict. While the 30-share BSE Sensex tumbled 472.96 points or 0.61 per cent to start the session at 76,471.32, the Nifty opened with a drop of 196.60 points to 23,859.20. In the last trading session, the Sensex closed at 76,944.28 and the Nifty 50 at 24,055.80. Similarly, the broader indices traded in the red in the early trading session. While the BSE Midcap Select Index was down by 191.17 points,…