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Three killed, four injured after argument erupts into gunfire at Detroit strip club in US
28
Sep
By The Press Editor
World

Three killed, four injured after argument erupts into gunfire at Detroit strip club in US

Detroit: Three people were killed and four others injured after an argument escalated into gunfire at an after-hours strip club in Michigan's Detroit city on Sunday morning (local time), police said. Officers reached the scene after receiving a report of the shooting at around 7:21 am. Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison said three men were found at the location with fatal gunshot wounds. The four other victims, comprising two men and two women, were taken to nearby hospitals in private vehicles. Police said none of them were believed to have suffered life-threatening injuries. According to Bettison, all seven victims are…
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Trump signals possible strikes before midterms, Iran says โ€˜fully preparedโ€™ for โ€˜doomsday warโ€™
28
Sep
By The Press Editor
World

Trump signals possible strikes before midterms, Iran says ‘fully prepared’ for ‘doomsday war’

Washington: US President Donald Trump expressed confidence that the conflict with Iran would be won 'very soon', while acknowledging that fresh military strikes before the US midterm elections are 'possible'. Meanwhile, Tehran has said it is fully prepared for a 'doomsday war' with the United States. 'We're going to win this war very soon': Trump Speaking to Fox News on the sidelines of the PGA Tour Presidents Cup on Sunday (local time), the US Presidentย said an end to the confrontation with Iran would cause global oil prices to fall sharply. He reiterated that preventing Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon…
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Iran claims second US drone seized in Strait of Hormuz, identifies it as Mk 18 Mod 2 Kingfish; US denies
28
Sep
By The Press Editor
World

Iran claims second US drone seized in Strait of Hormuz, identifies it as Mk 18 Mod 2 Kingfish; US denies

Tehran: Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reiterated its claim that it had captured a US underwater drone in the Strait of Hormuz, identifying the vessel as a Mk 18 Mod 2 Kingfish. The latest identification marks a change from the initial description by Iranian authorities, who had said the captured system was a REMUS 600. Mk 18 Mod 2 Kingfish seizedย  In a post on X, the spokesperson for the IRGC, Second Brigadier General Hossein Mohebbi, confirmed that the naval force had seized the American 'Mk 18 Mod 2 Kingfish' autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV). "The Strait of Hormuz is…
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Three-day bank strike postponed after meeting between bank association and unions
27
Sep
By The Press Editor
Business

Three-day bank strike postponed after meeting between bank association and unions

New Delhi: The three-day bank strike has been deferred following a meeting held tonight between the Indian Banks' Association (IBA) and the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU).ย ย During the meeting it was decided that a high-level committee of IBA and UFBU will be formed immediately to deliberate on the issue of declaring the remaining Saturdays as holidays. This committee will explore, all possible alternatives; discuss with all stakeholders, and work out a solution acceptable to all stakeholders and, more importantly, the customers.ย ย  Key pointers from the meetingย  As regards the PLI Scheme for Scale IV and above officers, the…
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Mamata to lead minor murder protest march, TMC moves HC
27
Sep
By The Press Editor
Politics, States

Mamata to lead minor murder protest march, TMC moves HC

The Kalighat unit of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), headed by former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, on Tuesday approached the Calcutta High Court seeking permission to hold a protest march against the alleged rape and murder of a minor in Baruipur, after police denied permission for the rally scheduled on Wednesday. ย  The proposed march is expected to be led by Banerjee. Following the policeโ€™s refusal, the TMCโ€™s Kalighat leadership urgently moved the High Court on Tuesday. The court has allowed the petition to be filed, and a hearing is likely to take place in the second-half of the court proceedings.…
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Will UPI, net banking remain functional during 3-day nationwide bank strike from Monday?
27
Sep
By The Press Editor
Business

Will UPI, net banking remain functional during 3-day nationwide bank strike from Monday?

New Delhi: The bank services are likely to get affected during three-dayย  nationwide bank strike from Monday, September 28. Services such as cash deposits, withdrawals, cheque clearances, and administrative work are expected to be hit at branches of public sector banks (PSBs), including State Bank of India (SBI), Punjab National Bank (PNB), and Bank of Baroda.ย However, the operations at major private sector lenders like HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and Axis Bank are expected to remain largely unaffected as their employees are not part of the unions that will be going on strike.ย  ย  Can I avail UPI, net banking?ย  The…
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โ€˜Maine last dedh saal se Indian khana banana aur chhoda hua haiโ€™: Delhi man living in Canada says quitting Indian food transformed his body, sparks debate
27
Sep
By The Press Editor
Lifestyle

‘Maine last dedh saal se Indian khana banana aur chhoda hua hai’: Delhi man living in Canada says quitting Indian food transformed his body, sparks debate

For some people, getting fit means counting calories, hitting the gym regularly and finding a diet they can actually stick to. For Banshdeep Singh, who is from Delhi and now lives in Canada, it meant making a much bigger change to his everyday eating habits.Singh has sparked a debate online after saying that he stopped cooking, shopping for and eating Indian food about 1.5 years ago. According to him, the change made it easier to manage his meals, protein intake and fitness routine.โ€œAfter that decision, I am in the best shape of my life,โ€ he wrote in the caption of…
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Virat Kohli hits record 55th ODI ton, becomes second batter to reach 15,000 runs after Tendulkar
27
Sep
By The Press Editor
Sports

Virat Kohli hits record 55th ODI ton, becomes second batter to reach 15,000 runs after Tendulkar

Batting maestro Virat Kohli on Sunday completed 15,000 runs in OneDay International cricket, becoming only the second batter in history after the legendary Sachin Tendulkar to achieve the feat. Batting maestro Virat Kohli on Sunday struck his record-extending 55th ODI century here during the opening match against the West Indies on Sunday.Kohli, having completed his half-century earlier in the innings off only 40 balls, crossed the triple-figure mark on the 74th ball he faced. He brought up the feat with a six over the bowler Gudakesh Motie's head.He completed 15,000 runs in One-Day International cricket, becoming only the second batter…
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At least 27 killed, many others injured in separate mass shootings in South Africa
27
Sep
By The Press Editor
World

At least 27 killed, many others injured in separate mass shootings in South Africa

Johannesburg: At least 27 people got killed in two separate mass shootings in South African townships of Johannesburg and Cape Town. The first massacre occurred late Saturday night near Johannesburg when eightย  gunmen armed with assault rifles stormed a bar west of Johannesburg at around 7:30 GMT. The second incident happened in the early hours of Sunday near Cape Town, as reported by news agency AP.ย  17 killed inย Johannesburgย mass shootingย  Around 17 peopleย were killed Saturday night when eight gunmen opened fire at a bar in Wedela township, southwest of Johannesburg, South African Police Service in a statement said. The…
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Iranโ€™s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was โ€˜pulled from rubbleโ€™ of hospital after US strikes: Report
27
Sep
By The Press Editor
World

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was ‘pulled from rubble’ of hospital after US strikes: Report

While the mystery surrounding the whereabouts of Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei continues, a new report has claimed that the 56-year-old had to be "pulled from the rubble" of a hospital in Tehran following a joint strike by the United States (US) and Israel. The report by New York Post cited an Iranian cleric and said Mojtaba was taken to a hospital after the US and Israel struck a compound in Tehran to neutralise his father and predecessor Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on February 28, causing the beginning of the conflict in Middle East.ย  However, the US and Israel targeted three…
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