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Rain Likely in Northern Punjab as Temperatures Stay Above Normal

Rain Likely in Northern Punjab as Temperatures Stay Above Normal

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): A shift in weather is on the horizon for Punjab as light to moderate rainfall is expected in Pathankot, Hoshiarpur, and Gurdaspur today. The change comes with the arrival of a new Western Disturbance, which has activated over the region, according to the Meteorological Department. The spell of rain may provide relief from the unseasonal warmth gripping parts of the state. While daytime temperatures have stayed within the normal range, nights have been noticeably warmer, with minimum temperatures climbing up to 4.6°C higher than usual. Mansa, in particular, recorded the highest temperature in the state at 36.6°C,…
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Aishwarya Rai, Abhishek Bachchan sue YouTube and Google over AI videos, seek Rs 4 cr in damages

Aishwarya Rai, Abhishek Bachchan sue YouTube and Google over AI videos, seek Rs 4 cr in damages

National Times Bureau :- Bollywood power couple Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan have taken legal action against YouTube and its parent company Google, filing a lawsuit that seeks Rs 4 crore (approx. $450,000) in damages. The move comes after a flood of AI-generated deepfake videos featuring the actors surfaced online, raising alarm over privacy violations and misuse of artificial intelligence. The petition, filed on September 6, calls for the immediate removal and permanent ban of all videos that infringe on the Bachchans’ intellectual property and personality rights. The actors have also asked the Delhi High Court to direct YouTube…
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Canadian Court Jails Bishnoi Gang Aide for Six Years in AP Dhillon House Shooting

Canadian Court Jails Bishnoi Gang Aide for Six Years in AP Dhillon House Shooting

Victoria, British Columbia (Rajeev Sharma): A Canadian man linked to India’s Lawrence Bishnoi gang has been sentenced to six years in prison after pleading guilty to firing shots and committing arson outside singer AP Dhillon’s home in Colwood last year. Abjeet Kingra, 26, from Winnipeg, admitted to his role in the September 2024 incident, where gunfire erupted near Dhillon’s residence and two vehicles were set on fire. The attack sent shockwaves through Indo-Canadian communities and is now considered one of several violent acts allegedly orchestrated by members of the Bishnoi network operating internationally. The court in Victoria handed down the…
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Bihar Boy Raised by Single Mother in Poverty Wins 88,70,973 INR Global Student Prize

Bihar Boy Raised by Single Mother in Poverty Wins 88,70,973 INR Global Student Prize

Adarsh Kumar, an 18-year-old innovator from Bihar, India, who grew up in poverty and travelled alone to Kota, Rajasthan, aged 14 and with just 1,000 Rupees in search of a better education, has been named the winner of the Chegg.org Global Student Prize 2025. This $100,000 award is given annually to one exceptional student who has made a real impact on learning, the lives of their peers and on society beyond. He was selected from almost 11,000 nominations and applications from 148 countries around the world. Adarsh, a student at Jayshree Periwal International School, accepted the award in London, UK.…
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VinFast India Signs MoU With Castrol India To Strengthen EV After-sales Service Network

VinFast India Signs MoU With Castrol India To Strengthen EV After-sales Service Network

VinFast Auto India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Castrol India Limited, a premium lubricant manufacturer, to provide reliable and accessible after-sales support for its EV customers across the country. This reinforces VinFast's long-term commitment to building a trusted service ecosystem for its EV owners in India. Castrol's extensive footprint will enable VinFast to offer broad and convenient after-sales care for further strengthening customer confidence As part of the MoU, Castrol India will make selected Castrol Auto Service (CAS) workshops from its 750+ CAS network in 300+ cities available to VinFast customers. These outlets will feature dedicated VinFast-branded…
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The 2025-26 National Young Authors’ Fair, World’s Largest Creativity & Storytelling Festival for School Students, Launches in India on 2nd October

The 2025-26 National Young Authors’ Fair, World’s Largest Creativity & Storytelling Festival for School Students, Launches in India on 2nd October

BriBooks and Education World proudly announce the launch of the 2025-26 edition of the National Young Authors' Fair (NYAF), the world's largest creativity and storytelling event for school students. Over the years, NYAF has inspired 1.3 million+ young creators from 32+ countries, setting a global benchmark for innovation, imagination, and student-driven publishing. The National Young Authors' Fair brings together young storytellers, educators, and global dignitaries to celebrate creativity and storytelling The India edition of NYAF is recognized as a landmark event in the national academic calendar, giving students from Grades 3-12 across CBSE, ICSE, IB, and IGCSE schools the opportunity…
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India’s Consumption Story: What Rising Middle Class Means for Investors

India’s Consumption Story: What Rising Middle Class Means for Investors

India's consumption patterns have been evolving, shaped by factors such as income growth, urbanisation, and changing lifestyles. The expanding middle class is often viewed as an important part of this trend, influencing demand across a wide range of goods and services. For investors, recognising this development within the broader context of structural changes may provide perspective on potential long-term themes. Digital Transformation: Megatrends reshaping India's consumption story Source: Rising to a Billion: How India's Middle Class is Shaping Tomorrow by Rediffusion Consumer Lab Understanding megatrend investing Megatrends are large, structural shifts that reshape economies and societies over decades. These include…
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TVS Motor Company Achieves its Highest Ever Quarterly Sales in Q2FY26; Crosses 15 Lakh Unit Milestone

Q2FY26 Sales grows by 22% Sales in September 2025 grows by 12% TVS Motor Company, during the second quarter of the financial year 2025-26, registered the highest ever quarterly sales of 15.07 Lakh units. The two-wheeler of the company registered a growth of 22% with sales increasing from 11.90 Lakh units in Q2FY25 to 14.54 Lakh units in Q2FY26. Three-wheeler of the company registered a growth of 41% with sales increasing from 0.38 Lakh units in Q2FY25 to 0.53 Lakh units in Q2FY26. Total exports registered a growth of 30% with sales increasing from 3.09 Lakh units in Q2FY25 to…
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Zubeen Garg’s Death Confirmed as Drowning in Singapore; Police Rule Out Foul Play

Zubeen Garg’s Death Confirmed as Drowning in Singapore; Police Rule Out Foul Play

SINGAPORE (Rajeev Sharma): A revised account of Indian singer Zubeen Garg’s tragic death has surfaced, with officials confirming he drowned while swimming off Singapore’s coast last month, countering earlier claims that he died during scuba diving. The Singapore Police Force (SPF) has completed its initial investigation and shared the post-mortem report with the Indian High Commission, stating there are no indications of criminal activity or conspiracy behind the 52-year-old artist’s death. Local media, including The Straits Times, reported that the incident occurred on September 19 near St. John’s Island, where Garg had entered the sea from a private yacht. Although…
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PM Modi Remembers Gandhi and Shastri, Urges Citizens to Embrace Self-Reliance

PM Modi Remembers Gandhi and Shastri, Urges Citizens to Embrace Self-Reliance

NEW DELHI (Rajeev Sharma): On the occasion of October 2nd, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri, reflecting on their legacies and urging the nation to continue drawing inspiration from their values to build a strong, self-sustaining India. Taking to social media, the Prime Minister described Gandhi Jayanti as a moment to honor the life of a man whose principles of truth, non-violence, and simplicity reshaped not only India’s freedom movement but also influenced civil rights struggles across the globe. Modi noted that Gandhi’s commitment to compassion and service remains a guiding force in…
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