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

08

Sep

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…

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

08

Sep

By The Press Editor

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…