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Rubina Francis, a para shooter from Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, secured India's fifth medal at the Paris Paralympics by winning a bronze in the P2 — 10m Air Pistol SH1 event. Francis scored 211.1 to finish third in the eight-woman final after qualifying in the seventh spot earlier in the day. She becomes India's fourth medallist in shooting at the Paris Paralympics, following Avani Lekhara, who won gold, Mona Agarwal, who took bronze, and Manish Narwal, who claimed silver. Born into a lower-middle-class family, Rubina Francis has a leg dysfunction. Her father, Simon Francis, a mechanic, faced financial difficulties while supporting her growing passion for shooting. Rubina’s journey in shooting began in 2015, inspired by her admiration for the Olympic achievements of Gagan Narang. Despite financial obstacles, her determination led her to Pune's Gun for Glory Academy in 2017, with her father’s tireless efforts aiding her progress. Under the mentorship of Jai Prakash Nautiyal, Rubina's talent quickly became evident. This led to her selection at the MP Shooting Academy, where her skills flourished under renowned coach Jaspal Rana, earning her first international medal. A significant turning point in her career came during the 2018 France World Cup, where she realized the importance of securing a Paralympic quota, prompting her to intensify her training efforts.

regulatory stance on the industry are planning to raise at least $100,000 for the Democratic nominee at a Sept. 13 Washington fundraiser. The grassroots event is scheduled to take place between the Congressional Black Caucus and Congressional Hispanic Caucus conferences, and aims to bring together a diverse group of donors, the organizers told Reuters. Tickets to the fundraiser range from $500 to $5,000, said Cleve Mesidor, executive director of the Blockchain Foundation and one of the organisers. The event's fundraising goal is small compared to the hundreds of millions Harris has raked in since becoming the Democratic presidential candidate in July when President Joe Biden dropped out of the race. But it is the latest sign that at least some in the industry are rallying behind her rather than Republican nominee Donald Trump, who has courted big crypto donors with friendly policy pledges.

Brandon Miller, a prominent New York real estate developer, was well-known for showcasing a luxurious lifestyle alongside his wife, Candace, an influencer. On platforms like social media and their now-defunct lifestyle blog, 'Mama + Tata,' the couple presented themselves as living an enviable upper-crust life. However, recent revelations have shattered this facade, exposing that Miller was drowning in a hidden financial crisis, burdened by debts totaling nearly $34 million.

stocks viz. Adani Green Energy, Adani Energy Solutions and Adani Total Gas are eligible for inclusion in the derivatives segment as per the new criteria for the entry into the futures & options (F&O). Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Friday tweaked the entry and exit criteria for stocks via a circular. The eligibility of these Adani stocks into the derivatives segments is estimated by Nuvama Institutional Equities which has created a probable list of stocks that could enter the F&O segment as per the new norms, Nuvama said, adding that the final decision lies with Sebi.

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat took up the farmers' cause by joining protesters at the Shambhu border (located between Punjab and Haryana) on August 31, demanding that the central government address their demands. The farmers, marking 200 days of the 'Delhi Chalo' agitation, have been seeking a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price (MSP) among other demands. Phogat, who faced disqualification in the recent 50-kg final match at the Paris Olympic Games, was felicitated by the farmers. She expressed her solidarity with their cause. Farmers under the banners of Samyukt Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha organized a 'kisan mahapanchayat' to commemorate 200 days of their protest. They have been demonstrating at the Shambhu and Khanauri border points since February 13, following a blockade by security forces.

One of the biggest challenges of international travel is the additional cost of foreign exchange (forex) markups. Whether you swipe a debit or credit card, you pay an extra 1.5-4% charge on every transaction.

Where you come from matters in the quest for Silicon Valley investment money, be it the sandstone arcades of the Stanford University campus or the graffitied offices of early Facebook. Venture capitalists are now coveting a new class of founders—those who served in a specialized unit of the Israeli army. Members of Unit 8200, known for its advanced cybersecurity and cyberwarfare capabilities, have founded dozens of cybersecurity companies.

WhatsApp tests new features; Replace phone numbers with usernames: What it means for users?According to the report, WhatsApp is working on a new section that will allow users to manage the synchronisation of their address book, allowing them to control how each contact is synchronised. The feature is aimed at users who take advantage of the app's multi-account feature, allowing them to keep their work and personal contacts separate.Additionally, even if users choose to turn off contact syncing for their accounts, WhatsApp will provide them with a manual sync option in the new update, allowing them to sync each contact individually, meaning they can sync specific contacts from their accounts without having to sync the entire address book.

Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) with terrorist groups, former US National Security Advisor Lt Gen (retd) H R McMaster has said, revealing that during his tenure under then President Donald Trump, the White House faced resistance from the state department and Pentagon over providing security aid to Islamabad. Despite directions from Trump to stop all aid to Pakistan till it stops giving safe havens to terrorists, McMaster in his latest book 'At War with Ourselves: My Tour of Duty in the Trump White House' says that the then Defence Secretary Jim Mattis was planning to deliver a military aid package to Islamabad that included over USD 150 million worth of armoured vehicles. However, the aid was stopped after his intervention, McMaster writes in the book that hit the bookstores this week.

Novak Djokovic slumped to his earliest exit at the US Open in 18 years on Friday as a four-set, third round defeat to Alexei Popyrin sparked more questions over his long term future in the sport. The 37-year-old Djokovic, a four-time champion in New York, lost 6-4, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 to the 28th-ranked Australian, leaving him frustratingly short once again of winning a record 25th Grand Slam title. His defeat, which saw him hit an uncharacteristic 14 double faults and commit 49 unforced errors, means that for the first time since 2017 he will end the season without a Grand Slam title.

Tracking error is the difference between the scheme’s return and that of the benchmark index. It measures how closely a mutual fund scheme has replicated the returns of its benchmark index. The larger the deviation is from its benchmark index returns, the higher the tracking error of the scheme. According to AMFI, tracking error is the difference between an ETF portfolio's returns and the benchmark or index it was meant to mimic or beat. Also Read | Smallcaps, infra, PSU mutual funds make investors richer with 30% CAGR in 5 years

Dr S Jaishankar said at the ET World Leaders Forum referring to the challenges that the world faces in today's time. Jaishankar explained that there are different forms of risks that pose a threat to the globe, including pandemics and climate change. In a conversation with ET's Pranab Dhal Samanta, Jaishankar said that risks are coming out of changes happening in the world. With respect to the emerging risks, the EAM said that every government today is constantly and cautiously assessing risks. These risks also expand to the global supply chain, he added.

A 60-year-old Wells Fargo employee was found dead in her cubicle at the bank’s corporate office in Tempe, Ariz., and police believe she may have been there unnoticed for four days.

Japan’s Defense Ministry has sought a record 8.5 trillion yen or $59 billion budget for the next year to fortify its deterrence on southwestern islands against China’s increasing threat

Mastercard Inc. is expanding its efforts to eliminate the use of credit card numbers when customers make purchases online in a bid to fight fraud. A decade after it first unveiled a technology that replaces consumers’ card numbers with so-called tokens, the company is now processing 1 billion such transactions every week, Chief Executive Officer Michael Miebach said in an interview. That’s after it took the payments behemoth three years to process the first billion of such transactions. Now, Mastercard is planning to expand the use of the technology to replace security measures like passwords with biometric data such as fingerprints or face scans, Miebach said. It’s the latest step that the financial industry is taking to combat the rising issue of online payment fraud, which is expected to exceed $91 billion by 2028.

₹790 to ₹900, SBI AMC from ₹1,650 to ₹2,300 and Nayara Energy from ₹415 to ₹700, Patwari said, highlighting data from Wealth Wisdom of India's website. “The PRIMEX 40 Private Market Index of India has gained almost 65% in a year, compared to a 26% increase in the S&P BSE Sensex and 30% in the Nifty 50 as of 29 August," he said. PRIMEX 40 is Wealth Wisdom's proprietary index, which includes companies in the private market that are leaders in their respective sectors.

Sebi proposes mandate for regulated entities to maintain stakeholder communication records “It has been observed that merchant bankers are engaged in private placement activities pertaining to unlisted companies, advisory services for projects and syndication of rupee term loans, which are outside the domain of SEBI," the paper said. Arguing that such activities pose significant regulatory and systemic risks, the regulator proposed an overhaul of its regulations governing merchant bankers. Sebi’s paper clarified that merchant bankers—excluding banks and public financial institutions—will undertake only those activities that are related to the securities market and fall under Sebi’s jurisdiction.

sugar stocks listed on the BSE, 35 closed higher on Friday. Shares of Triveni Engineering jumped 8.6%. EID Parry, Balrampur Chini, Shree Renuka Sugars, Dalmia Bharat Sugar, DCM Shriram, Avadh Sugar & Energy and Dhampur Sugar Mills gained between 1.9% and 7.5% on Friday. The government's notification removes the limit that exists on the diversion of sugar for ethanol production. «Since ethanol is a high-yielding product, this removal of cap would help the sugar mills and distilleries to manufacture more ethanol and improve their revenue mix directly, which will improve cash flows and stabilize the sugar industry,» said T Manish, research analyst, Samco Securities.

Paralympics in Paris with four Indian athletes — Avani Lekhara, Mona Agarwal, Preethi Pal and Manish Narwal — bagging medals. Reigning Paralympic champion Avani Lekhara struck gold in the women's 10m air rifle final at the Paris Paralympics on Friday. Mona Agarwal secured the bronze medal in the same event. In the 100m T35 event, Preeti clinched third place, winning the bronze medal with a time of 14.21 seconds. Manish Narwal earned the silver medal in the men's 10m air pistol SH1 category, accumulating 234.9 points despite initially dropping to sixth place during the competition.

equity indices closed at all-time highs on Friday tracking continued gains in the rest of Asia, the market ending on a positive note in August after witnessing sharp swings for most of the month. The Nifty gained 0.3%, or 83.95 points, to close at 25,235.9. The Sensex rose 0.3%, or 231.16 points, to close at 82,365.77. Analysts expect the indices to gain up to another 2% on technical factors but warn against betting on one-sided moves in the near term amid continued concerns that parts of the market might be overheated. The outcome of the rate-setting meetings of US Fed and the Bank of Japan scheduled in September will determine the market direction next month.

Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) on Friday signed the Charter and the MoU for the Establishment of the CSC Secretariat in the Sri Lankan capital eyeing to create stability in the Southern and Western Indian Ocean region amid growing strategic interests of big powers and terrorism in the region. The Signing Ceremony was hosted in Colombo by the Government of Sri Lanka. Ajit Doval, National Security Adviser, Lt. Col (Retd), Ibrahim Latheef, National Security Advisor of Maldives; Haymandoyal Dillum, High Commissioner of Mauritius to Sri Lanka and Sagala Ratnayake, National Security Advisor to the President of Sri Lanka signed the documents on behalf of the respective Member States.