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US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll quits after short 18-month tenure; what’s behind sudden departure?

01

Sep

World

US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll quits after short 18-month tenure; what’s behind sudden departure?

US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down after about 18 months in office, the White House has announced, marking the latest departure of a senior military leader under President Donald Trump. The White House did not give a reason for Driscoll’s resignation. However, tensions between him and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth have been widely reported. Driscoll is also a longtime friend of Vice President JD Vance, whom he met while attending Yale Law School. White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly praised Driscoll, saying he had been effective in advancing Trump’s agenda at the Department of the Army. She credited him…

Mahanagar Gas increases CNG prices by Rs 2 per kg, domestic PNG by Rs 1 per SCM, shares to be in focus

01

Sep

By The Press Editor

Business

Mahanagar Gas increases CNG prices by Rs 2 per kg, domestic PNG by Rs 1 per SCM, shares to be in focus

Shares of Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL), which supplies Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Piped Natural Gas (PNG), will be in focus during today's trading session after the company announced a price hike for both commodities. While MGL has increased the price of CNG by Rs 2 per kg, the price of PNG has been hiked by Rs 1 per SCM (standard cubic metre). The company has increased the prices, citing a rise in input costs due to the Middle East tensions. The new prices of CNG and PNG take effect at midnight on September 1. "In view of the ongoing…

Putting ice cubes in the dryer: Why people are trying this viral hack and how it may help reduce wrinkles in clothes

01

Sep

By The Press Editor

Lifestyle

Putting ice cubes in the dryer: Why people are trying this viral hack and how it may help reduce wrinkles in clothes

Pulling a wrinkled shirt out of a laundry pile with no time left to iron it is a genuinely familiar kind of panic, and it's exactly the problem behind one of the more unusual laundry trends making the rounds online. The method is almost absurdly simple: toss a handful of ice cubes into the dryer along with wrinkled clothes, run a short, hot cycle, and the wrinkles are supposed to noticeably relax by the time the cycle ends. It sounds like the kind of thing that couldn't possibly work, but there's genuine logic behind it, along with some real limits…

Assembly showdown between Vijay and Udhayanidhi on Cauvery issue

01

Sep

By The Press Editor

Politics, States

Assembly showdown between Vijay and Udhayanidhi on Cauvery issue

Joseph Vijay, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, justified his demand for a bilateral dialogue with Karnataka about the Cauvery water dispute in the Assembly on Friday by saying that he is ready to accept any "humiliation" in case dialogue can ensure the protection of the state's interest. Vijay made the statement amidst a tiff with the Leader of the Opposition, Udhayanidhi Stalin, over the Karnataka proposal for constructing the Mekedatu dam. Refuting the demand of Udhayanidhi for holding an all-party meeting, Vijay said that Tamil Nadu will never sacrifice its water rights and asked the opposition not to politicise the…

Nepal flash flood deaths mount to 939, nearly 4,000 still missing; PM Balen Shah demands climate action

01

Sep

By The Press Editor

World

Nepal flash flood deaths mount to 939, nearly 4,000 still missing; PM Balen Shah demands climate action

Kathmandu: Devastating floods near Nepal's border with China have killed at least 939 people, while the number of people missing has fallen to 3,925, the country's disaster authority said on Monday as rescue operations entered their sixth day. Chinese state media earlier reported 16 deaths and 546 people missing in Tibet, taking the overall disaster toll across the region to at least 955 dead and 4,471 missing. Nepal's list of missing people includes 592 foreigners. The number of workers missing from hydropower projects, which were among the worst-hit by the torrent, fell to 639 on Monday from an earlier estimate…

Samara Weaving to play Emma Frost in upcoming Marvel film

01

Sep

By The Press Editor

Entertainment

Samara Weaving to play Emma Frost in upcoming Marvel film

Australian actress Samara Weaving is finally a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). According to reports, Weaving has been cast in Marvel’s reboot of “The X-Men.” She will portray Emma Frost, a powerful telepath whose comic book history spans a dramatic redemption arc from supervillain to superhero. “The X-Men” will be directed by Jake Schreier, who oversaw last year’s “Thunderbolts.” This casting follows Marvel’s massive Hall H showcase at San Diego Comic-Con 2026. During the panel, the studio thrilled fans by introducing Ryan Gosling as the new Ghost Rider and announcing that “Alien: Romulus” star David…

Two killed in New York as knife-wielding woman goes on rampage at Times Square, shot dead by cops

01

Sep

By The Press Editor

World

Two killed in New York as knife-wielding woman goes on rampage at Times Square, shot dead by cops

New York: A knife-wielding woman killed one person and injured another in New York City's Times Square on Monday before being shot and killed by police, authorities said. Mayor Zohran Mamdani confirmed the deaths during a press conference and said the second victim was in stable condition in hospital. Local media reports said the woman was taken to hospital in critical condition following the police shooting, though authorities later confirmed her death. Police said they did not believe the stabbing was related to terrorism. An AFP journalist at the scene reported a heavy presence of emergency services, while officials examined…

Alex Cooper claps back at pregnancy troll

31

Aug

By The Press Editor

Entertainment

Alex Cooper claps back at pregnancy troll

Podcaster Alex Cooper has responded to an internet troll who told her to stop "complaining" about pregnancy, days after revealing that she had been diagnosed with gestational diabetes while expecting her first child with husband Matt Kaplan, as per reports. The 'Call Her Daddy' host shared a screenshot of a direct message she received from a social media user that read, "Don't complain about being pregnant. Your choice. Pregnancy can be hard. "Cooper sarcastically responded on her Instagram stories, writing, "'Pregnancy can be hard,' oh Chris tell me about your pregnancy I would love to hear babe! "She also…

Gautam Adani shares roadmap for Viksit Bharat, speaks on economic growth and New India’s aspirations

31

Aug

By The Press Editor

Business

Gautam Adani shares roadmap for Viksit Bharat, speaks on economic growth and New India’s aspirations

Mumbai: Billionaire Gautam Adani on Monday (August 31) shared his vision for a 'Viksit Bharat' (developed India), while speaking as the chief guest at the CareEdge Ratings Infrastructure Landscape event. Adani spoke about India's economic growth and infrastructure development, outlining his dreams for new India. 'India needs wider lenses' Adani urged India's credit-rating agencies to adopt broader analytical frameworks for assessing infrastructure projects, arguing that conventional models can underestimate the economic and strategic value of large platforms that create new markets and industrial ecosystems. "Our roads are expanding at unprecedented speed. Our ports are transforming. Our airports are connecting more nations…

Punjab National Bank hosts AI Summit 2026, showcases cybersecurity hackathon and its future-ready banking vision

31

Aug

By The Press Editor

Business

Punjab National Bank hosts AI Summit 2026, showcases cybersecurity hackathon and its future-ready banking vision

New Delhi: Punjab National Bank (PNB) successfully organised the PNB AI Summit 2026, bringing together policymakers, regulators, industry leaders, academia, technology experts, fintech innovators, and cybersecurity professionals to deliberate on the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence, Ǫuantum Technologies, and Cybersecurity in shaping the future of the Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) sector. The two-day summit commenced with the inauguration by Debasish Prusty, Additional Secretary, DFS in the presence of Ashok Chandra, MD&CEO, PNB, Atul Kumar Goel, Chief Executive, IBA; JBV Reddy, Head QTC, National Ǫuantum Mission, Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India; Gulshan Rai, IS Advisor; and…