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Italian F-2000 Eurofighter hit at Saudi Arabia’s Taif air base amid Houthi attacks

18

Sep

World

Italian F-2000 Eurofighter hit at Saudi Arabia’s Taif air base amid Houthi attacks

An Italian F-2000 Eurofighter aircraft was hit during attacks on Saudi Arabia's Taif air base, Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said on Friday. No Italian military personnel were harmed, with the aircraft struck while it was positioned in a remote area of the base. Italy has deployed military personnel and aircraft at Taif's King Fahd Air Base as part of Operation Inherent Resolve. The incident comes amid a series of missile and drone attacks attributed to Yemen's Houthi movement in recent days, as regional tensions continue to rise. The details were reported by Türkiye Today. Italian Eurofighter hit at Taif…

Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway’s chairman after 50 years; son Howard to succeed

18

Sep

By The Press Editor

Business

Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway’s chairman after 50 years; son Howard to succeed

Warren Buffett has decided to resign from the position of chairperson of Berkshire Hathaway after serving at the post for over 50 years, the company announced on Friday. He will be succeeded by his son Howard, which is part of the company's long-planned succession. 96-year-old Warren had served as the company's chairman since 1970 and will remain as a director. He will also take charge as the chairman emeritus immediately. "I have served Berkshire since 1965," Buffett said in a letter to shareholders. "Sixty-plus years in, I still have the best job in the world. That is not something many…

‘Can impact overall relationship…’: India reiterates stance on US passing Russia and Iran sanctions bill

18

Sep

By The Press Editor

World

‘Can impact overall relationship…’: India reiterates stance on US passing Russia and Iran sanctions bill

Washington: India is well aware of the passing of sanctions bill in the US Congress which authorise President Donald Trump to impose sanctions on Russia and Iran and steep tariffs on its trading partners in oil and gas, including India and China. MEA Randhir Jaiswal addressing press today said, "we have already conveyed at senior levels of the US administration that the implications that this legislation could have on India's energy security, for international energy markets, and for the overall relationship, I don't have anything further at this point." Who voted in favour of the bill? Apart from the 203…

Speciality retail stock jumps over 15% amid rebound in benchmark indices, check full details

18

Sep

By The Press Editor

Business

Speciality retail stock jumps over 15% amid rebound in benchmark indices, check full details

Shares of multi-brand retailer Bhatia Communications & Retail (India) Ltd today touched a fresh 52-week high of Rs 41.64. The stock opened flat at Rs 35.99 on the BSE and surged to an intraday high of Rs 41.64, a gain of Rs 5.65 or 15.69 per cent from the previous close of Rs 35.99. This is also the stock's fresh 52-week high. The stock's 52-week low is Rs 17.99, touched on March 30, 2026. Last seen, the stock was trading at Rs 39.39 with a gain of Rs 3.40 or 9.45 per cent from the last closing price. The market…

BCCI office-bearers given authority at board AGM to decide Ajit Agarkar’s Fate

18

Sep

By The Press Editor

Sports

BCCI office-bearers given authority at board AGM to decide Ajit Agarkar’s Fate

The BCCI has entrusted its office‑bearers with the decision on whether to extend Ajit Agarkar as chairman of selectors or appoint a replacement, as his contract nears expiry on October 4. The member units of BCCI entrusted the office-bearers to take a call on whether to give chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar an extension or find his replacement during the Annual General Meeting, here on Friday.The incumbent chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar has remained at the cynosure since his contract is set to end on October 4 and the BCCI could be looking to find a replacement.“The office bearers have…

BJP Chief Nitin Nabin to Visit Western UP on September 21

18

Sep

By The Press Editor

Politics

BJP Chief Nitin Nabin to Visit Western UP on September 21

BJP National President Nitin Nabin will make a two-day visit to Western Uttar Pradesh on September 21 and 22 to assess the party’s organisational readiness and election-related preparations in the state. During his September 21 visit to Meerut, Nabin will meet BJP MLAs and MPs from the western region. Discussions with regional party office-bearers are also scheduled, with the meetings expected to cover organisational matters, grassroots mobilisation and preparations for upcoming electoral challenges. On September 22, the BJP president will travel to Saharanpur and seek the blessings of Maa Shakumbhari Devi. He will subsequently attend several party programmes and…

“I lost my hands that day, but I never lost…”: A driver’s heartbreaking journey from a life-changing accident to rebuilding his life for his family

18

Sep

By The Press Editor

Lifestyle

“I lost my hands that day, but I never lost…”: A driver’s heartbreaking journey from a life-changing accident to rebuilding his life for his family

For Avinash Rathod, life changed in a matter of seconds. A routine day at a construction site turned into a life-threatening accident that left him without both hands. But what followed was not a story of giving up. It was a story of fear, family, faith and the determination to begin again. Rathod shared his journey on Instagram through his account, ‘mr_rathod_13_19’, recalling the accident that changed his life and the difficult months that followed. Today, he works as a driver, supports his family and continues to take part in Ganpati celebrations in his community. Looking back, he says the…

Infra stock ends session in green following Rs 207 crore construction order in Chennai, details here

18

Sep

By The Press Editor

Business

Infra stock ends session in green following Rs 207 crore construction order in Chennai, details here

Shares of infra-to-energy player Hazoor Multi Projects Ltd (HMPL), a small-cap company with a market cap of Rs 541.60 crore, ended the trading session in the green after the company informed exchanges that it has secured a commercial work order worth Rs 207.44 crore for a major residential development in Chennai. The stock ended the trading session at Rs 19.68, a gain of Rs 1.15 or 6.21 per cent higher from the previous close of Rs 18.53. The counter started the trading session at Rs 18.70 and touched the intraday high of Rs 19.83 and a low of Rs 17.72. …

Who Is Quimcy Dsouza? Indian Teqball pro on brink of making Asian Games history

18

Sep

By The Press Editor

Sports

Who Is Quimcy Dsouza? Indian Teqball pro on brink of making Asian Games history

India’s Quimcy Joaquim Dsouza stormed into the women’s singles semifinal at the 2026 Asian Games, moving within one win of securing a historic Teqball medal for the country. India’s Quimcy Joaquim Dsouza moved into the women’s singles semifinal at the 2026 Asian Games, placing herself just one win away from securing a historic Teqball medal for the country.At her Asian Games debut, Quimcy stunned top-seeded Yuina Sakamoto of Japan 2-1 (10-12 12-11 13-11) in her opening Group A match, which went on for 43 minutes at the Nagoya City Higashi Sports Center.Who is Quimcy Joaquim Dsouza?Dsouza is a former football…

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann announces 8% DA hike for employees and pensioners ahead of festive season

18

Sep

By The Press Editor

Business

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann announces 8% DA hike for employees and pensioners ahead of festive season

Amid the festive season, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has announced a significant 8 per cent increase in dearness allowance (DA). Employee unions met with Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann in Chandigarh on Friday and reached an agreement on the pending dearness allowance (DA). Afterwards, the government decided to increase the DA by eight per cent. This increase will be made in two instalments of four per cent each. After this, the DA of Punjab employees will increase to 50 per cent. Significantly, the increased DA will be released with this month's salary. This decision, taken just before the festival…