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Blockx first Belgian man to reach U.S. Open quarter-finals

08

Sep

Sport, Sports

Blockx first Belgian man to reach U.S. Open quarter-finals

Alexander Blockx, of Belgium, celebrates winning a match against Francisco Cerundolo, of Argentina, during the fourth round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, in New York. | Photo Credit: AP Alexander Blockx beat Francisco Cerundolo in four sets on Monday (September 7, 2026) to become the first Belgian man ever to reach the U.S. Open quarter-finals.The 21-year-old Blockx, seeded 28th in his Flushing Meadows debut, out-lasted 24th-seeded Cerundolo 6-3, 4-6, 7-5, 7-5.Blockx, who upset fifth-seeded Flavio Cobolli in the third round, backed up that win with a determined performance during which he received "magical medication" from…

Osaka takes major title wait in stride after U.S. Open exit

08

Sep

By The Press Editor

Sport, Sports

Osaka takes major title wait in stride after U.S. Open exit

Japan's Naomi Osaka acknowledges fans after defeat in her round of 16 match against Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina | Photo Credit: Reuters Naomi Osaka's fourth-round U.S. Open defeat on Monday extended her wait for another Grand Slam title. Still, she put the setback into ‌perspective, saying motherhood and life beyond tennis had changed how she viewed success.The Japanese player ⁠won the last of her four major titles at the Australian Open in 2021, before stepping away from the sport and ‌giving birth to daughter Shai three years ago.Despite encouraging results since returning to the tour, including ‌a U.S. Open semi-final and…

PDP president and former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir Mehbooba Mufti on Monday apologised for a controversial remark made while addressing a protest in Delhi at Jantar Mantar.

08

Sep

By The Press Editor

Politics

PDP president and former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir Mehbooba Mufti on Monday apologised for a controversial remark made while addressing a protest in Delhi at Jantar Mantar.

PDP president and former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir Mehbooba Mufti on Monday apologised for a controversial remark made while addressing a protest in Delhi against the alleged use of pellet guns on students, saying her comments on Kashmir did not reflect what she had intended to convey. "If the remarks have hurt the people, I apologise," Mehbooba said addressing a press conference here on the occasion of the party's 27th foundation day. Mufti sparked a political row after remarks made during a protest near Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Thursday. Mehbooba visited Jantar Mantar on…

‘Old Monk is not rum! Hum rahe na hum’: FSSAI’s claim has left rum drinkers asking, ‘What have we been drinking all these years?’

08

Sep

By The Press Editor

Lifestyle

‘Old Monk is not rum! Hum rahe na hum’: FSSAI’s claim has left rum drinkers asking, ‘What have we been drinking all these years?’

For many Indians, Old Monk isn't just a bottle sitting on a liquor shelf. It's nostalgia in a glass. Winter evenings, college memories, hostel rooms, long conversations and that unmistakable bottle have all become part of the brand's cultural identity.So when the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) told the Bombay High Court that Old Monk cannot be sold as rum under its current formulation and labelling, the internet understandably had a lot to say.The regulator's argument is that the product uses neutral spirit along with added rum flavouring. FSSAI's position is that a drink made this way…

Deepa Jewellers listing on NSE, BSE: Shares make decent debut, list at 25% premium over IPO price

08

Sep

By The Press Editor

Business

Deepa Jewellers listing on NSE, BSE: Shares make decent debut, list at 25% premium over IPO price

Shares of Deepa Jewellers made a decent debut on the bourses today, September 8, 2026, and listed at a premium of 25 per cent over the issue price. The stock opened at Rs 221.05 on the BSE against the issue price of Rs 177, a gain of 24.89 per cent. On the National Stock Exchange (NSE), the stock began trading at Rs 221, up Rs 44, or 24.86 per cent. The stock gained further to touch the high of Rs 222. However, it witnessed profit booking and dipped to an intraday low of Rs 195, representing a fall of Rs…

Greater Noida to Ganga Expressway in 30 minutes, GNIDA proposes dedicated freight route

08

Sep

By The Press Editor

Business

Greater Noida to Ganga Expressway in 30 minutes, GNIDA proposes dedicated freight route

In a bid to boost connectivity between Noida-Greater Noida and the Ganga Expressway. The Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA) has proposed separating freight and passenger movement in Greater Noida. The authority has also proposed constructing a 105-metre-wide road up to the Hapur bypass. According to officials, the proposed updates are part of the plan to amend the Greater Noida Master Plan 2041. This would reduce the travel time between Noida-Greater Noida and the Ganga Expressway to around 30 to 45 minutes. Proposal discussed in a meeting chaired by Nand Gopal Gupta The proposal was discussed at a meeting chaired…

Iran hails ties with India after PM Modi-Pezeshkian meet, eyes deeper trade ties at BRICS Summit

08

Sep

By The Press Editor

World

Iran hails ties with India after PM Modi-Pezeshkian meet, eyes deeper trade ties at BRICS Summit

Tehran: Iran has described its relationship with India as a long-standing and civilisational partnership, signalling its intent to use President Masoud Pezeshkian's upcoming visit to New Delhi to push bilateral trade and strategic cooperation. Tehran's remarks come days after Pezeshkian met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Kyrgyzstan's Bishkek. With Pezeshkian scheduled to travel to India for the BRICS Summit on September 12 and 13, Iran is looking at the multilateral grouping as an important avenue to advance discussions with New Delhi on areas of mutual interest. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail…

Trump predicts oil prices will drop below ‘USD 2 a gallon after US wins Iran war’

08

Sep

By The Press Editor

World

Trump predicts oil prices will drop below ‘USD 2 a gallon after US wins Iran war’

Washington: US President Donald Trump claimed that oil prices would fall sharply once the United States achieves victory in its conflict with Iran, predicting that gasoline prices could drop below USD 2 per gallon. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump linked the surge in energy prices to the ongoing military operations in the Middle East and said markets would stabilise rapidly once the conflict ends. Oil prices will drop "Oil prices will drop precipitously, like everything else is dropping (but more!), when we WIN the war with Iran. Three Dollars a gallon, but ultimately, below Two Dollars a…

‘Ride or Die’ fulfils my 50-year-old childhood dream: Octavia Spencer

07

Sep

By The Press Editor

Entertainment

‘Ride or Die’ fulfils my 50-year-old childhood dream: Octavia Spencer

Academy Award-winning actress Octavia Spencer has marked the eve of her upcoming Prime Video series “Ride or Die” with a heartfelt message about dreams, perseverance and gratitude. Ahead of the show’s July 15 premiere, Spencer reflected on a career milestone she described as the fulfilment of a dream she had imagined decades ago. Sharing a promotional image of the project on Instagram, Spencer wrote about the importance of being "fully present" during significant moments in life. "I learned a long time ago to be fully present and exist in the moment of things unfolding in your life so…

Priyanka defends remarks against Pralhad Joshi in Lok Sabha

07

Sep

By The Press Editor

Nation, Politics

Priyanka defends remarks against Pralhad Joshi in Lok Sabha

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday dismissed allegations that her remarks inside the House were unparliamentary, standing firm by her recent comments targeting Union Minister Pralhad Joshi. Vadra asserted that her statements were grounded in documented facts and reflected what she termed a systemic attitude toward women, reiterating that she would not be intimidated by threats of parliamentary action or sanctions. Congress leader further cited past incidents, including the induction of an individual associated with the 2009 Mangalore pub assault into the BJP by Pralhad Joshi. "What was unparliamentary about it? It was simply the truth. If…