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India at Aichi-Nagoya for 2026 Asian Games: Key events, dates and schedule

08

Sep

Sports

India at Aichi-Nagoya for 2026 Asian Games: Key events, dates and schedule

The Asian Games 2026 will be staged in Aichi‑Nagoya, Japan from September 19 to October 4, with India set to field a star‑studded contingent across multiple disciplines. The Asian Games 2026 will be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4, with India set to field athletes across several sporting disciplines as the country looks to build on its performances in previous editions, according to Olympics.com.Sporting action at the continental multi-sport event will begin on September 10, nine days ahead of the opening ceremony. India's campaign is scheduled to begin with teqball on September 17, while the Indian…

India-made bullet train body frame ready, will be on track for testing in 2027: Ashwini Vaishnaw

08

Sep

By The Press Editor

Business

India-made bullet train body frame ready, will be on track for testing in 2027: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday said that the first body frame of the indigenously built bullet train has been completed and sent for a squeeze test. According to Vaishnaw, the bullet train will be on the tracks for testing by May or June of next year. Once bullet train service resumes, people will be able to reach Mumbai from Vadodara in just an hour and a half. Speaking at the 'NaMo for Viksit Bharat' event, Vaishnaw said that the bullet train will be inaugurated by the Prime Minister after two to four months of testing. "Regarding the…

Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia spark fires at oil facilities, leave 73 injured

08

Sep

By The Press Editor

World

Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia spark fires at oil facilities, leave 73 injured

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia came under a fresh wave of Houthi attacks early Tuesday, with strikes targeting civilian and economic facilities across the kingdom's southern region. The attacks triggered fires at several oil facilities and utilities and left 73 people injured, including women and children, according to Saudi authorities. The latest attacks mark a fresh escalation in tensions between the Iran-aligned Houthi rebels in Yemen and Saudi Arabia, which has backed Yemen's internationally recognised government in the country's long-running civil war. Saudi-led coalition spokesperson Maj Gen Turki al-Malki said the attacks struck what he described as "civilian and economic facilities" in…

Rybakina overwhelms Osaka to reach US Open quarters; Zheng pulls off upset vs. Swiatek

08

Sep

By The Press Editor

Sports

Rybakina overwhelms Osaka to reach US Open quarters; Zheng pulls off upset vs. Swiatek

Elena Rybakina powered past former champion Naomi Osaka 6‑1, 6‑4 to reach the U.S. Open quarter‑finals, while Zheng Qinwen staged another remarkable comeback to upset six‑time major winner Iga Swiatek. Elena Rybakina outclassed former U.S. Open champion Naomi Osaka 6-1 6-4 on Monday to reach the quarter-finals, while China's Zheng Qinwen mounted another extraordinary fightback to upset six-times major winner Iga Swiatek.Two-time major winner Rybakina will face Olympic champion Zheng in the quarter-finals and is now one win away from becoming world number one for the first time.The Japanese 13th seed Osaka struggled to cope with the Kazakh's power, hampered…

Prasol Chemicals IPO GMP today, price band, lot size, expected listing date and other key details here

08

Sep

By The Press Editor

Business

Prasol Chemicals IPO GMP today, price band, lot size, expected listing date and other key details here

The initial public offering (IPO) of speciality chemicals manufacturer Prasol Chemicals Ltd is now open for subscription. The three-day bidding process for the public issue will close on September 10, 2026. Ahead of the IPO, the company mobilised nearly Rs 150 crore from anchor investors. According to a circular uploaded on the BSE, the company has allocated 22.19 lakh equity shares to anchor investors at Rs 676 per equity share. The public offer of Prasol Chemicals comprises a fresh issue of equity shares worth up to Rs 80 crore and an offer-for-sale (OFS) of shares worth up to Rs 420 crore…

Flights resume in Indonesia’s capital after two-day halt: Know why air travel was disrupted

08

Sep

By The Press Editor

World

Flights resume in Indonesia’s capital after two-day halt: Know why air travel was disrupted

Jakarta: Flights to and from Jakarta resumed on Tuesday after a volcanic eruption sent ash across the region and forced the closure of several airports for two days, disrupting nearly 3,000 flights and affecting hundreds of thousands of travellers. Soekarno-Hatta International Airport and Halim Perdanakusuma Airport, the two main airports serving Indonesia's capital, reopened shortly after midnight, Transportation Minister Dudy Purwagandhi said. Airports in Bandung and Banten also resumed operations as authorities assessed the impact of volcanic ash on aviation facilities. The disruption came after heightened volcanic activity at Anak Krakatau, the active volcanic island in Indonesia. The eruption produced…

Melbourne Renegades put up for sale as BBL opens to private investors after Cricket Australia agreement

08

Sep

By The Press Editor

Sports

Melbourne Renegades put up for sale as BBL opens to private investors after Cricket Australia agreement

Cricket Australia has confirmed a landmark move to privatise the Big Bash League, beginning with the sale of the Melbourne Renegades. The announcement marks the first step in opening the competition to private investment. Cricket Australia on Tuesday announced a groundbreaking decision by revealing that private investment would be allowed in its premier domestic T20 franchise competition, the Big Bash League (BBL). The board also confirmed the launch of the Melbourne Renegades franchise's sale process as the first step toward the major change.As the BBL continues to gain global popularity, CA announced a revolutionary step to shake up the sport.…

Justin Baldoni asks judge to reject Blake Lively’s M legal fee request

08

Sep

By The Press Editor

Entertainment

Justin Baldoni asks judge to reject Blake Lively’s $8M legal fee request

Justin Baldoni has urged a federal judge to turn down or "substantially reduce" Blake Lively’s request for more than USD 8 million in attorneys' fees and litigation costs, escalating the latest chapter in the high-profile legal dispute between the two actors. According to a court filing submitted on Monday, Baldoni and Wayfarer Studios argued that Lively's application is "anything but a typical fee motion", alleging that her legal team billed excessive hours and charged unreasonable rates. Baldoni's latest filing also contends that Lively's legal team overstaffed the case. It claims there were multiple lawyers attending the same hearings,…

ESDS Software shares continue bull run post listing, hit upper circuit for third consecutive session

08

Sep

By The Press Editor

Business

ESDS Software shares continue bull run post listing, hit upper circuit for third consecutive session

Shares of ESDS Software Solution, an AI-enabled cloud, managed services, data centre infrastructure and software solutions provider, continued their bull run post a strong listing on the bourses on September 4, 2026. The company's shares made a strong debut, listing at a premium of more than 76 per cent over the issue price of Rs 429 before surging further to hit their upper circuit limits.

Karun Nair responds to Duleep Trophy final snub with century, takes dig at South Zone

08

Sep

By The Press Editor

Sports

Karun Nair responds to Duleep Trophy final snub with century, takes dig at South Zone

Karun Nair responded to his omission from the Duleep Trophy final with a statement performance, smashing 104 off 183 balls for KSCA’s Secretary XI in the Thimmappaiah Memorial Tournament. Out-of-favour India batter Karun Nair walked the talk after being snubbed from the 2026 Duleep Trophy final. On Monday, the Karnataka batter delivered a sharp message on social media platform 'X' after not being selected in South Zone's playing XI for the summit clash against East Zone at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.Karun was in action for KSCA's Secretary XI at the (Capt) K Thimmappaiah Memorial Tournament at the M…