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Rs 24,120 crore poured into Gurugram’s premium homes in 2025, wider market shows similar movement

25

Sep

Business

Rs 24,120 crore poured into Gurugram’s premium homes in 2025, wider market shows similar movement

Housing demand in Gurugram is changing. Buyers at the upper end of the market are increasingly seeking larger homes, more privacy, and a residential environment that offers more than the apartment itself. That is becoming visible in both the size of new projects and the value of transactions being recorded across the city. Record demand for ultra-luxury spaces Gurugram recorded Rs 24,120 crore in sales of homes priced at Rs 10 crore and above in 2025, according to the Gurugram High-End Luxury Housing Report CY2025 by CRE Matrix and India Sotheby’s International Realty. As many as 1,494 homes in this segment…

Scaloni admits pulling out all stops to secure Messi’s return for Argentina send-off: ‘A player like him deserves this’

25

Sep

By The Press Editor

Sports

Scaloni admits pulling out all stops to secure Messi’s return for Argentina send-off: ‘A player like him deserves this’

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni revealed that he was determined to bring Lionel Messi back for one final appearance with the national team. Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said he "pushed hard" to ensure Lionel Messi would return to the national team for a farewell match soon after announcing his retirement because he was not sure he would be in charge to orchestrate it later.Messi announced his retirement from international football in August, just over a month after Argentina were beaten 1-0 by Spain in the World Cup final.However, the former Barcelona and Paris St Germain forward was called up weeks…

Nepal on high alert as Bagmati River overflows after heavy rain, fresh video captures rising waters

25

Sep

By The Press Editor

World

Nepal on high alert as Bagmati River overflows after heavy rain, fresh video captures rising waters

Heavy rain continued to disrupt life in Nepal on Friday, with the swollen Bagmati River overflowing its banks and raising concern in low-lying riverside communities. The persistent rainfall has also increased the risk of flooding and landslides across several parts of the country. Major road links connecting Kathmandu with other parts of Nepal have been hit as well. The Prithvi Highway, BP Highway and Kanti Lokpath have faced blockages or restrictions after landslides and flooding, leaving vehicles stranded and disrupting long-distance travel, according to The Kathmandu Post and Nepal's Department of Hydrology and Meteorology. Bagmati River rises as rain continues…

SBI waives ATM transaction charges during proposed 3-day nationwide strike from September 28: Details

25

Sep

By The Press Editor

Business

SBI waives ATM transaction charges during proposed 3-day nationwide strike from September 28: Details

As the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) has decided to proceed with a three-day nationwide strike beginning September 28, the State Bank of India (SBI) has announced a waiver of ATM (Automated Teller Machine) transaction charges. This means that during these three days, customers can withdraw money from any bank ATM in the country without worrying about the associated ATM transaction charges. Sharing details on social media platform X, the public sector bank said it will waive ATM charges for transactions made between September 28 and September 30. This facility applies to transactions made at any bank ATM in…

Beer Necessities: Could football fans in England finally have a pint in the stands?

25

Sep

By The Press Editor

Sports

Beer Necessities: Could football fans in England finally have a pint in the stands?

England could be heading for a major change in football stadium rules as UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham backs a review of the 41-year ban on drinking alcohol within sight of the pitch. Supporters and clubs favour reform, while police warn it could increase disorder and safety risks United Kingdom Prime Minister Andy Burnham has signalled that the government is actively considering ending the 41-year ban on drinking alcohol within sight of the pitch at men’s football matches.Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City, Burnham described the landmark prohibition as “outdated”…

Sensex gains 315 points, Nifty reclaims 23,100 as world shares advance amid drop in oil prices

25

Sep

By The Press Editor

Business

Sensex gains 315 points, Nifty reclaims 23,100 as world shares advance amid drop in oil prices

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty staged a major rebound today after a sharp decline on Thursday, amid lower crude oil prices and reports of progress toward a phased US–Iran agreement, which improved sentiment. The 30-share BSE Sensex gained 315.20 points or 0.43 per cent to settle at 73,895.74. During the day, the benchmark hit a high of 73,968.05 and a low of 73,477.77, gyrating 490.28 points. The 50-share NSE Nifty ended with a gain of 77.40 points or 0.34 per cent and closed the session at 23,140.50. However, the broader market ended the session mixed. While the BSE MidCap Select…

Asian Games 2026: How a last-minute gamble pays off as Kamaljeet & Suruchi seal India’s first shooting gold

25

Sep

By The Press Editor

Sports

Asian Games 2026: How a last-minute gamble pays off as Kamaljeet & Suruchi seal India’s first shooting gold

A last-minute team combination proved to be a masterstroke as Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet delivered a record-breaking performance to secure India's first shooting gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games. The Indians shooting duo of Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet helped India secure its first shooting gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games. They teamed up in the mixed 10m air pistol event on Friday, clinching the gold medal and setting a new Asian Games record in the process.Suruchi and Kamaljeet's standout performance at the Aichi Prefectural Shooting Gallery filled the void of earlier disappointment in the 10m air pistol event.…

Trump points to Biden’s autopen, Xi Jinping bursts into laughter in White House video

25

Sep

By The Press Editor

World

Trump points to Biden’s autopen, Xi Jinping bursts into laughter in White House video

Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump shared a light-hearted moment during Xi's visit to the US, with Trump making a remark linked to former US President Joe Biden and an autopen that left Xi laughing. A video shared by the White House shows Trump and Xi laughing together, with the White House suggesting the joke was about Biden's use of an autopen. The moment stands out because it came after another clip involving the two leaders had gone viral, showing Trump reacting to the loud sound of a B-2 bomber flying overhead while Xi appeared unfazed. When…

UP International Trade Show draws buyers from 90 countries, state emerging as industrial hub: CM Yogi

25

Sep

By The Press Editor

Business

UP International Trade Show draws buyers from 90 countries, state emerging as industrial hub: CM Yogi

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said that the state has advanced rapidly, not only in the MSME sector but also by emerging as a new manufacturing hub. Speaking after the inauguration of the fourth edition of the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show (UPITS), the chief minister said the Trade Show offers an opportunity to witness and understand the combined power of tradition and technology, heritage and innovation, and craftsmanship and the market. "UP has advanced rapidly, not only in the MSME sector but also by emerging as a new manufacturing hub. Last year, 550 buyers from 72 countries…

Double delight for India at Asian Games as men’s and women’s teams storm into kabaddi finals

25

Sep

By The Press Editor

Sports

Double delight for India at Asian Games as men’s and women’s teams storm into kabaddi finals

India's men's and women's kabaddi teams moved within touching distance of back-to-back Asian Games gold medals after producing dominant semifinal victories in Aichi-Nagoya. The Indian men's and women's kabaddi teams stayed on course for a successful defence of their gold medals as they logged facile wins to enter the finals of their respective events at the Asian Games here on Friday.The women marched into the summit clash with a 48-24 triumph over Nepal before the men joined them with a 66-28 victory against Thailand in the last-four stage here.The comprehensive wins also kept the two defending champion teams' unbeaten run…