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No toll fee for locals at Jewar toll plaza from September 17, here’s how to avail benefits
04
Sep
By The Press Editor
Business

No toll fee for locals at Jewar toll plaza from September 17, here’s how to avail benefits

Good news for people living in villages affected by, and located around, the Yamuna Expressway in the Jewar region. Eligible residents will soon be allowed to travel through the Jewar toll plaza without paying any toll. According to available information, toll-free travel will be allowed from September 17, 2026. This has been a longstanding demand of locals, and it has now been fulfilled. As a result, eligible locals will be relieved of toll expenses while commuting between Jewar, Greater Noida, and Agra. Locals have been demanding toll exemption for 14 years The 165-kilometre-long Yamuna Expressway connects Greater Noida to Agra.…
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Did Xi Jinping suffer two heart attacks recently? Former Tibetan Prime Minister makes big claim
04
Sep
By The Press Editor
World

Did Xi Jinping suffer two heart attacks recently? Former Tibetan Prime Minister makes big claim

Beijing: A fresh claim about Chinese President Xi Jinping'sย health has triggered several questions about the country's leadership and his succession plans. Former Tibetan government-in-exile leader Lobsang Sangay on Friday claimed that Xi Jinping suffered at least two heart attacks, and possibly three. He went on to say that he was told this by a senior former Chinese official whom he met during a conversation lasting more than an hour. This claim about Xi Jinping'sย health was made during an ANI Podcast published on September 3. Sangay also said about Xi's grip over the Chinese Communist Party, the removal of senior military…
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FII inflow crosses USD 3.2 billion in August, but largecaps remain under pressure, here’s why
04
Sep
By The Press Editor
Business

FII inflow crosses USD 3.2 billion in August, but largecaps remain under pressure, here’s why

Usually, when foreign institutional investment (FII) sentiment turns positive, it invariably triggers a sharp rally in large caps, which in turn has a visible positive impact on the Nifty and Sensex. That has been the established pattern through previous cycles. But this time, this well-entrenched pattern seems to have broken. For the first time in many months, FII flows turned positive in July, with net inflowย of over USD 2 billion. More interestingly, August has witnessed the highest monthly inflowย since September 2024, with flows already exceeding USD 3.2 billion as of August 30th. Yet, the Nifty continues to trade around 8.2…
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Oprah Winfrey recalls special gift from Beyoncรฉ
04
Sep
By The Press Editor
Entertainment

Oprah Winfrey recalls special gift from Beyoncรฉ

Oprah Winfrey has revealed that singer Beyoncรฉ gifted her one of the signature chrome hats from the Renaissance tour after she wrote the Grammy-winning artist a heartfelt "fan letter" praising the concert. ย  Speaking on the โ€œAre You Okay?โ€ web show, Winfrey recalled being deeply moved by Beyoncรฉโ€™s performance during the Renaissance World Tour in 2023. "I went to the Beyoncรฉ Renaissance concert. I was so blown away. I wrote her a fan letter," Winfrey said. ย  The former talk show host said the letter was well received by the singer, who later surprised her with a memorable keepsake from…
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Uttar Pradesh’s first double-decker elevated road to be built in Greater Noida, check route and cost
04
Sep
By The Press Editor
Business

Uttar Pradesh’s first double-decker elevated road to be built in Greater Noida, check route and cost

There's good news for residents of Greater Noida, as the area is set to get a major connectivity boost soon. The Greater Noida Authority has approved a proposal to construct Uttar Pradesh's first double-decker elevated road in the city. This ambitious project will extend from Ekmurti Chowk to Shahberi and will connect to the Meerut Expressway, or NH-9. Once this corridor is complete, commuting between Greater Noida, Delhi and Meerut is expected to become much easier. Over 5km long elevated corridor According to the authority's CEO, Ravi Kumar NG, this will be the state's first double-decker elevated road. The consent…
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He chanted ‘Hare Krishna’ for 9 days, saved on Janmashtami: The miraculous rescue of Nepal tunnel worker
04
Sep
By The Press Editor
World

He chanted ‘Hare Krishna’ for 9 days, saved on Janmashtami: The miraculous rescue of Nepal tunnel worker

A man who was rescued from a tunnel in Nepal on Friday following the flash floods that haveย killed hundreds has said that he kept chanting 'Hare Krishna' mantra while being trapped, and coincidently, he was rescued on Krishna Janmashtami. The man, identified as 30-year-old Sanjay Sah, was a worker of the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA). He originally hails from Nepal's Saptari district of the Madhesh province. He was rescued by officials nine days after getting trapped inside the tunnel 'Kept chanting Hare Krishna mahamantra' Speaking to reporters briefly on Friday after his miraculous rescue, Sah said he kept chanting 'Hare…
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Logistics stock under Rs 50 jumps over 7% as markets rebound after 4-days of slump, check details
04
Sep
By The Press Editor
Business

Logistics stock under Rs 50 jumps over 7% as markets rebound after 4-days of slump, check details

Shares of logistics solution provider Sindhu Trade Link are in action today as equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty bounced back sharply amid strong global cues after four days of sharp decline. While the 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 531.88 points, or 0.70 per cent, to 76,684.74, the 50-share NSE Nifty advanced 78.25 points, or 0.33 per cent, to 23,951.70. Amid this, the stock opened in the red at Rs 23.76 against the previous close of Rs 24.01 on the BSE. But the counter gained amid a spurt in trading volume by more than 2.05 times and touched the intraday high…
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Jackie Shroff’s love for plants is more than a celebrity hobby: How the actor became one of Bollywood’s most recognisable green enthusiasts
04
Sep
By The Press Editor
Lifestyle

Jackie Shroff’s love for plants is more than a celebrity hobby: How the actor became one of Bollywood’s most recognisable green enthusiasts

Photos: @apnabhidu/ Instagram Jackie Shroff has become no less than a plant guru and unofficial ambassador of nature. He is often spotted carrying a pot of plants as a present to offer to whichever party he goes to; if not that, then his spider plant necklace never ceases to steal the spotlight!Jackie Shroff shares a will for his plantsRecently, he brought a smile to his fanโ€™s face by sharing his "Last Will & Testament" on his Instagram Stories, with his plants as the star beneficiaries!Dated September 1, 2026, the document opened in formal legal language: "I, Jackie Shroff, son of…
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Congress delays action against Punjab dissidents amid defection fears
04
Sep
By The Press Editor
Politics, States

Congress delays action against Punjab dissidents amid defection fears

Fearing defections, the Congress high command has postponed action against Punjab party leaders over defection concerns.ย Sources on Monday claimed that infighting between party members once again came out in the open in recent days. ย  Party workers favouring former chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi raised slogans during party events in Sangrur and Barnala amid growing rift speculations between the two factions. ย  Channiโ€™s supporters demand the recognition of their leaders as the face of the Punjab Congress and chief ministerial candidate for the upcoming assembly polls scheduled for early next year. ย  The rift came out in public after the…
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Greater Noida to get Uttar Pradesh’s first double-decker elevated road, check route and cost
04
Sep
By The Press Editor
Business

Greater Noida to get Uttar Pradesh’s first double-decker elevated road, check route and cost

There's good news for residents of Greater Noida, as the area is set to get a major connectivity boost soon. The Greater Noida Authority has approved a proposal to construct Uttar Pradesh's first double-decker elevated road in the city. This ambitious project will extend from Ekmurti Chowk to Shahberi and will connect to the Meerut Expressway, or NH-9. Once this corridor is complete, commuting between Greater Noida, Delhi and Meerut is expected to become much easier. Over 5km long elevated corridor According to the authority's CEO, Ravi Kumar NG, this will be the state's first double-decker elevated road. The consent…
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