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Odisha is celebrating Ganesh Puja for the 18th year by preparing a 15-foot tall Ganesh idol using 25,000 glass bangles, and the pandal has been made of bamboo in Baripada. Friends Union Organisation President Saumya Ranjan Mishra told ANI, «We are celebrating Ganesh Puja for 5 days according to the tradition of Maharashtra. The festival lasts for 8 days with tribal traditional songs, dances, a national-level dance competition, and much more. Prasad distribution takes place for 5 days. Some artists come from West Bengal and other states. Very unique 15-foot Ganesh idol made by 25000 (twenty-five thousand) glass bangles. This is the main attraction of our Ganesh festival, for which devotees come from different states.» Cashier of the organisation Srikant Barik said, «This time we are celebrating 18th year. We have spent more than 22 to 25 lakhs all together for this decoration and making unique idols.»

Donald Trump may face a significant challenge in gaining the full support of voters who once backed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The survey was conducted by The Democracy Institute and Daily Express US, focusing on 250 likely voters who had initially planned to support Kennedy in the 2024 U.S. presidential election. Kennedy had suspended his campaign on August 23 and endorsed Trump, yet the endorsement seems to have limited impact on voter loyalty, as per the reports of Daily Express US.

Nate Silver offered his most recent predictions for the next US presidential election. In accordance with Silver's forecast, Kamala Harris now faces less electoral opposition than previous President Donald Trump. With Silver claiming that Trump's odds of winning have increased to their greatest point since July 30, this represents Trump's strongest position in recent months. As per the reports of Yahoo news, Silver’s model, which tracks electoral predictions, shows that Trump’s probability of securing the Electoral College rose to 58.2%, compared to 52.4% the week before. Meanwhile, Harris’ chances dropped to 41.6%, down from 47.3%. Silver noted that the contest remains a toss-up, but Trump’s edge has grown.

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Gaza war and release of hostages held by Hamas, said a more detailed ceasefire proposal would be made in the next several days. After 11 months of conflict in Gaza, CIA Director William Burns said he was working very hard on «texts and creative formulas» with mediators Qatar and Egypt to secure a ceasefire, by finding a proposal which satisfies both parties. «We will make this more detailed proposal, I hope in the next several days, and then we'll see,» said Burns, speaking at a Financial Times event in London alongside Richard Moore, head of Britain's MI6 foreign spy agency, in an unprecedented joint public appearance.

Kamala Harris' campaign saw a huge surge in financial support during August, raising over $300 million. This amount more than doubled the funds collected by former president Donald Trump’s campaign, which raised $130 million in the same period. While Trump’s team was initially confident after Joe Biden withdrew from the race, Harris’ entry into the competition has drastically shifted the financial momentum in her favor. Since Harris joined the race on July 21, her team has raised over $540 million, surpassing the fundraising efforts of the Republicans, as per the reports of Daily Mail.

Napoleon Osorio is proud of being the first taxi driver to have accepted payment in bitcoin in the first country in the world to make the cryptocurrency legal tender: El Salvador. He credits President Nayib Bukele's decision to bank on bitcoin three years ago with changing his life. «Before I was unemployed… and now I have my own business,» said the 39-year-old businessman, who uses an app to charge for rides in bitcoin and now runs his own car rental company.

Wrestling Federation of India President and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Saturday termed Congress leaders and wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajran Punia «khalnayak» (villains). On September 6, the two ace wrestlers joined the Congress almost a month before the Haryana assembly polls. Brij Bhushan said, «Vo khalnayak hai Haryana ke. Visheshkar khildaiyo ke (They are villains of Haryana, especially to athletes).»

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan on Saturday held extensive talks with Maldives' Chief of Defence Force Major General Ibrahim Hilmy, focusing on a reset of military ties that came under severe strain after President Mohamed Muizzu assumed office in November last. The talks between the two top military officials came a day after India and the Maldives held the fifth round of defence dialogue which decided to expedite implementation of the ongoing defence projects. Officials said the talks were aimed at furthering the bilateral defence cooperation, especially on measures to strengthen regional security and enhance bilateral training opportunities. It is understood that cooperation in the maritime security domain dominated the discussions.

National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Saturday alleged that the BJP has «struck a deal» with some regional parties and some independent candidates to be part of the government in Jammu and Kashmir. Referring to remarks by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Jammu, Abdullah said he was «silent» about Apni Party and People's Conference during his speech at the BJP's manifesto launch on Friday. "...those who have struck a deal with Delhi will not fulfill your demands. If you need evidence for this, just look at the statement of Home Minister Amit Shah in Jammu yesterday," the NC vice president said. «The home minister listed the parties with which the BJP will not form the government. He was, however, silent about the independents because they are hand in glove (with them). He was silent about Apni Party and People's Conference,» he said.

death toll in the bus accident that occurred in Hathras yesterday has reached 17 after two children succumbed during treatment, officials said on Saturday. Sixteen people — 11 in Hathras and 5 in Aligarh — are still undergoing treatment, District Magistrate of Hathras Ashish Kumar told PTI. Appi (2) and around 12-year-old Gulshan died during treatment at a hospital in Aligarh, the officials said. Fifteen people, including four women and as many children travelling in a van, were killed on Friday after a roadways bus hit the vehicle from behind on National Highway 93, officials had said.

BJP president J P Nadda on Saturday took a jibe at the opposition saying all other parties are restricted to dynasty politics, while in sharp contrast, BJP is the only party in which people coming from ordinary families can also become the prime minister of the country. Speaking at BJP's online membership drive function in Patna, Nadda said in BJP everybody has equal rights and opportunity. «All other political parties are restricted to just dynasty politics....or some parties represent certain community...BJP is the only party in which people coming from ordinary families also become the prime minister of the country like Narendra Modi Ji,» he said. «In our party...everybody has equal rights and opportunity. In other parties, you can become president only if you belong to a particular family, particular caste etc. But, BJP is the party that represents the entire society», said Nadda.

Olympic Council of Asia General Assembly will take place at the Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan in New Delhi on Sunday, September 8. On the occasion, former Indian shooter Randhir Singh will be officially named as the first Indian President of the Olympic Council of Asia in the presence of notable dignitaries including Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, and top sports leaders from all 45 countries of Asia. Randhir Singh was unanimously elected by the OCA representatives for the top post when he emerged as the sole candidate contesting for the position earlier this year. The 77-year-old sporting legend hails from Patiala Punjab, and was born in a family of sportspersons. His uncle, Maharaja Yadavindra Singh, played Test cricket for India and was an IOC member. His father, also a first-class cricketer, Bhalindra Singh, was also an IOC Member between 1947 and 1992.

Congress leader Pawan Khera slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday, saying that the BJP takes a stand for those who do wrong and that the Congress raises their voice against the wrong, following claims made by former Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh that the wrestler's protest was politically motivated by the Congress. Speaking to ANI, Khera said, «Whoever does wrong, the BJP stands with them and they are with the BJP. Whoever is wronged, Congress fights for them and raises their voice and will raise it in the future too and that is why they also like Congress.» «Six players had filed an FIR against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Have you seen what sections he was accused of? How dare he speak like this? We are proud that we stood, are standing and will stand with our daughters,» Khera added.

Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia joining the Congress party on Friday, Haryana Assembly Speaker and BJP leader Gian Chand Gupta alleged that the former Haryana Chief Minister and Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda sponsored the «Vinesh Phogat's protest» at Jantar Mantar and that such things should not happen in sports. «The way Bhupinder Singh Hooda sponsored Vinesh Phogat's protest in Jantar Mantar and she was given such special treatment, and what the former WFI president said about her getting a special recommendation to get promoted, in sports, such things must not happen,» Gupta said on Saturday. He further stated that Congress has fully exposed itself by indulging in politics with athletes by fielding Phogat from the Julana constituency for the upcoming Haryana polls.

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are veering sharply in how they gear up for Tuesday's presidential debate, setting up a showdown that reflects not just two separate visions for the country but two politicians who approach big moments very differently. The vice president is cloistered in a historic hotel in downtown Pittsburgh where she can focus on honing crisp two-minute answers, per the debate's rules. She's been working with aides since Thursday and chose a venue that allows the Democratic nominee the option of mingling with swing-state voters. Trump, the Republican nominee, publicly dismisses the value of studying for the debate. The former president is choosing instead to fill his days with campaign-related events on the premise that he'll know what he needs to do once he steps on the debate stage at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia.

Putin was Team Trump. Top Kremlin officials cracked open champagne bottles in the early hours of Nov. 9 as the businessman-turned-politician emerged as the surprise victor in the US election. When it comes to determining where the Russian leader stands today, there is no easy answer. US intelligence seems certain he wants Donald Trump back in the White House. Putin, meanwhile is reveling in making cryptic comments that often double as needling observations: such as when he praised Joe Biden for his age and experience, or now Kamala Harris for her “infectious” laughter. The view that has crystallized in Moscow, according to five people familiar with the latest thinking in the Kremlin, is that there really isn’t much reason to raise a glass this time around if Trump returns.

Iran launched perhaps the largest drone and missile strike in history against Israel, which was blunted by unprecedented cooperation from countries in the region and beyond. Yet the biggest surprise is also the most ominous for global order. A radical, quasi-state actor most Americans had never heard of, the Houthis of Yemen, have mounted the gravest challenge to freedom of the seas in decades — and arguably beaten a weary superpower along the way. The Houthis began their campaign against shipping through the Bab el-Mandeb, which connects the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, in late 2023. They are nominally attacking out of sympathy for the Palestinian people, but also to gain stature within the so-called Axis of Resistance, a group of Middle Eastern proxies cultivated by Iran.

«Folks, how are you?» President Joe Biden said as he shuffled onto the stage. His voice was raspy and thin, his movements stiff. «Good to be here. Thank you.» It was an inauspicious glimpse of what would become a historic night. The first and last debate between Biden and Donald Trump started a chain reaction leading to Vice President Kamala Harris replacing Biden at the top of the Democratic ticket. She'll have her own chance in the spotlight Tuesday as she meets Trump in another debate. She's been hunkered down to prepare with her team, intent on maintaining the momentum that's breathed new life into Democrats' chances this year.

Narendra Modi will not address the annual debate at the United Nations General Assembly session here later this month, according to a revised provisional list of speakers issued by the UN. PM Modi is scheduled to travel to New York later this month and address a mega community event on September 22 at the 16,000-seater Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Long Island. He will also address the UN's landmark 'Summit of the Future' that is being convened at the world body's headquarters on September 22 and 23. A provisional list of speakers for the General Debate of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) issued by the UN in July had said that PM Modi would address the high-level debate on September 26. However, according to a revised provisional list of speakers issued by the UN on Friday, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is now expected to address the General Debate on September 28.