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BJP on Monday strongly reacted to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's statement regarding the BJP and RSS in the US and said the leader of the Opposition was trying to harm the country's image abroad.

Warren Buffett, one of the richest man on earth and the investment savvy ended his association with his granddaughter Nicole Buffet. This highlights that even billionaires don't have shield for protection against family strive.

The Diary of a CEO, Steven Bartlett writes that the first law of business and life is “filling five buckets"—knowledge, skill, network, resources and reputation. For Rudra Chatterjee, each bucket is full to the brim. The 47-year-old chairperson of Obeetee Carpets and managing director of Luxmi Tea holds an MBA from Columbia Business School and a Masters in design history from Oxford University; his network comprises advisors and friends like Nobel laureate Abhijit Banerjee and current Bangladesh PM Mohammed Yunus; and both his companies have received numerous awards.

Congress leader Sam Pitroda, while addressing the Indian diaspora in Texas, said that his party leader Rahul Gandhi has a vision contrary to what BJP promotes and that he is not a "Pappu". «He (Rahul Gandhi) has a vision contrary to what BJP promotes by spending crores of rupees. I must tell you, he is no Pappu. He is highly educated, well-read, a strategist with deep thinking on any subject and sometimes it is not very easy to understand him,» Pitroda said. Chairman of Indian Overseas Congress, Pitroda said that Gandhian thoughts, inclusion and diversity were at the core of his (Pitroda's) learning.

Assam Rifles has deployed anti-drone systems in the fringe areas of Imphal Valley in Manipur to repel any «rogue drones». CRPF, which is deployed in Manipur, has also tested an anti-drone system and «given it to the force deployed in the state». CRPF is in the process of deploying more anti-drone guns. Manipur Police has initiated the process of procurement of anti-drone guns to combat the attacks. Manipur CM N Biren Singh on Sunday urged the central government not to give in to the demand for a separate administration raised by Kuki Zo groups, said an official on condition of anonymity. The official added: «The chief minister made the appeal in a memorandum submitted to governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya. Singh also called for revoking the Suspension of Operations agreement.»

specialised classrooms for gifted students in 15 of its schools following the mid-term exams later this month, as per a TOI report. Known as 'Abhishikt', these classrooms will serve students in classes VI and IX, focusing on nurturing those identified as exceptionally intelligent through a thorough screening process. The Abhishikt programme, according to officials at the Inclusive Education Branch under the Directorate of Education, involves a multi-stage selection process.

Prince Hisahito, the nephew of Emperor Naruhito and second in line to the Chrysanthemum Throne, recently reached a significant milestone by turning 18. This marks the first time in nearly four decades that a male member of Japan's imperial family has come of age, following his father, Prince Akishino, who reached adulthood 39 years ago, Kyodo News reported. Prince Hisahito, the only son of 58-year-old Crown Prince Fumihito and 57-year-old Crown Princess Kiko, celebrated his 18th birthday on September 6, 2024. In a statement issued through the Imperial Household Agency, he expressed his enthusiasm for this new phase of life and his eagerness to learn from various experiences. «I hope to learn more through each and every experience, absorbing various aspects and growing through them,» he said. He also took the opportunity to thank those who have supported him over the years, including his parents and elder sisters. He mentioned his intention to cherish his remaining time in high school, where he is currently a third-year student at Otsuka, University of Tsukuba.

school principal and father of a 14-year-old rape survivor have been arrested for allegedly tampering with the birth records of the girl to help the accused secure bail, police said on Sunday. The principal was arrested from Deoria on Thursday while the girl's father was caught from Behror in Rajasthan on Saturday night, Station House Officer (SHO) of Murlipura Police Station Sunil Kumar Jangir said. The girl had lodged an FIR in July alleging that her aunt had sold her to one Sandeep Yadav, a resident of Haryana, for Rs two lakh and that she was subsequently raped. The case was registered under various sections of the IPC and POCSO Act and after investigation, her aunt, Sandeep Yadav and his father Satveer Yadav were arrested and sent to judicial custody.

A group representing almost 100 of Canada’s universities is warning the impact from the federal government’s cap on international students will be “far greater” than what Ottawa aimed for.

foreign exchange reserves of USD 680 billion, India has come a long a way since the time it had to pledge its gold to tide over a financial crisis, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar said on Saturday. Dhankhar was speaking during the inauguration programme of Uttar Pradesh Sainik School in Gorakhpur. «Today's India presents a completely different picture than what was 10 years ago. There was a time when the same country, which was referred to as 'sone ki chidiya', had to pledge its gold in foreign banks. Back then, our foreign exchange was between USD 1 billion and USD 2 billion. Today, it is USD 680 billion. Look at the kind of progress we have made since,» he said. India's foreign exchange reserves jumped by USD 2.299 billion to a new high of USD 683.987 billion for the week ended on August 30.

NICOLAS BIJAN is a natural-born Yes Man. You want him to custom-upholster your dune buggy? He’ll do it. Dry-clean your pasta-sauce-stained silk jacket? A courier is on the way, sir.

The Big Book of Indian Art is lavish in its scope and scale. This illustrated history, by Bina Sarkar Ellias, of the various forms and movements that have led to paradigm shifts in Indian art over centuries, covers a lot of ground without getting dense or lethargic.

The unravelling of a financial titan: Ravi Parthasarathy and the IL&FS scandal His destiny was that of the quintessential entrepreneur. Ram Baksh Modi, his great grandfather, supplied grain to the British army. His father Multani Mal was equally successful but opposed formal education.

Israeli strikes on a school sheltering refugees and a residential building in Gaza, the Palestinian Authority's official news agency WAFA reported early on Saturday. At least eight of the dead were in refugee tents at Halima al-Sa'diyya School in Jabalia in northern Gaza, WAFA said. The Israeli army said in a statement it had «conducted a precise strike on terrorists who were operating inside a Hamas command and control centre… embedded inside a compound that previously served as the 'Halima al-Sa'diyya' School in the northern Gaza Strip.»

Warren Curtis Grant, died after a shooting in a bathroom at Joppatowne High School in Maryland on Friday, September 6. The Harford County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the incident and Grant’s subsequent death later that day. The shooting occurred during a dispute between two students in a first-floor men’s bathroom. The 16-year-old suspect fled but was quickly apprehended nearby. Sheriff Jeff Gahler detailed the incident at a news conference, stating, «The shooting took place in a first-floor men's bathroom. After the initial shooting, the suspect left the bathroom [and] left the school.» The victim received immediate medical attention from school nurses and was airlifted to a trauma center in serious condition. Unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries.

special package of Rs 564 crore for the flood-affected areas and people in the state. On the third day of the Tripura Legislative Assembly, CM Saha said that Members of this Assembly are aware that the recent floods in the state have caused extensive damage to roads, bridges, power transmission lines, agriculture, gardens, cultivable agricultural land, fish ponds, dams, animal resources, and houses. «National highways, state roads, and rural roads were flooded, and ponds, reservoirs, and farmlands were inundated with silt and water. The initial estimate of damage due to the flood is about Rs 14,247 crore. District magistrates and line departmental officers assessed the actual damage at the field level. After assessing the actual damage, the state government will submit a memorandum to the Union Home Ministry requesting additional funds for relief and rehabilitation,» said CM Saha.

The father of the 14-year-old suspect accused of killing four people on Wednesday during a shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Ga., has been arrested and charged with two counts of second-degree murder.

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More than two months after Hurricane Beryl, the strongest July Atlantic hurricane on record, some farmers in Jamaica are still unable to restore their crops and repair their homes

BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Friday said that amid the ongoing global turmoil, India or any other democracy needs a stable government and capable leadership which can play the role of a «trouble shooter» and be a «flag bearer» of socio-economic and cultural empowerment. Addressing the «Asian Brand and Leadership Conclave 2024» organized in Haryana's Surajkund, Naqvi also said artificial intelligence does not create a «perfect leader but a proxy reader». Technology is complementary and not a compulsion to confine capability and confidence, he said. Naqvi said that a leadership emerges after being tested in the «furnace of struggle».

Delhi, 23-year-old Sonu, a food delivery rider, travels hundreds of kilometres daily with his two-year-old son, Sarthak, to secure a brighter future. Despite challenging conditions, Sonu's commitment to his son's future keeps him motivated as he works over 12 hours a day on his rented Yulu bike. Originally from Bihar, Sonu took on family responsibilities early in life, working and attending school simultaneously. He came to Delhi in 2019 after marrying Nancy against their parents' wishes. Starting with a daily wage of Rs 200 as a labourer, Sonu then became a security guard before settling into his current job as a delivery rider for the past three years. Earlier this year, Nancy returned to her hometown, handing over young Sarthak to Sonu's care. Sonu's daily routine is filled with challenges as he balances his role as a delivery rider and a father. Every kilometre covered on his Yulu bike brings him one step closer to his goal of ensuring his son has a better future.