Navya Naveli Nanda makes her debut at Paris Fashion Week, Aishwarya Rai walks the same ramp. Watch

Navya Naveli Nanda and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan at the Paris Fashion Week. (Pic: Shweta, aishclips/Instagram)

Navya Naveli Nanda, the granddaughter of Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan, made her debut at this year’s Paris Fashion Week. Her proud mother, Shweta Bachchan, shared an array of photographs and videos from the event, showcasing Navya’s stunning appearance on the runway in a mini red dress. Navya’s aunt Aishwarya Rai Bachchan also walked the same ramp.

Shweta posted pictures of herself with her mother, Jaya Bachchan, as they sat in the front rows, cheering enthusiastically for Navya as she confidently walked the ramp. Navya walked the runway for cosmetic brand L’Oréal Paris at this prestigious fashion event. Shweta shared a video capturing her daughter’s runway walk, captioning it, “Little miss L’Oréal.”

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In another post, Shweta shared a delightful collection of photos from their time in Paris. She revealed that while Navya was busy with her preparations for the show, she and her mother took leisurely walks around Paris. Shweta wrote, “All roads led to Paris this weekend. Well, at least for my mother & me. As Navya spent all her days doing L’Oréal things. My mother and I walked and ate (more eating than roaming to be honest) The show was an experience and so emotional – my mother and I both admitted to holding back tears as our little girl walked on all smiles !!! I remember her first steps she was just a few days past her 1st birthday – like yesterday, all parents say this I’m sure, it’s cheesy, and annoying, but so true. She wore red, the Eiffel Tower turned pink, and we went home very proud, very emotional, and very hungry. I snuck in some M&M’s in my bag, though it’s blasphemous to eat chocolate at a fashion show, we did – because we’re worth it.”

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Notably, Navya’s aunt, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, was also present at the Paris Fashion Week. Aishwarya dazzled on the runway as the Indian brand ambassador for L’Oréal Paris, wearing a gold shimmering cape gown and showcasing her newly debuted blonde highlights.

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Punjab: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visits Amritsar to offer prayers at Golden Temple

Punjab: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday visited the holy city Amritsar and will offer prayers at the Golden Temple. The former Congress president landed at the airport here at 11:15 am. He is on a personal visit to the city, party sources informed.

Punjab Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring said Gandhi is on a personal visit to the city. “Shri @RahulGandhi ji is coming to Amritsar Sahib to pay obeisance at Sachkhand Shri Harmandir Sahib. This is his personal, spiritual visit, let's respect his privacy. Request all party workers to not be physically present for this visit. You all can show your support in spirit & meet him the next time. Satnaam Shri Waheguru,” Warring posted on X.

His visit to Punjab comes at a time when there is tension between the Punjab Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party over the arrest of party MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira in a 2015 drugs case.            

Some of the party leaders were also opposed to the alliance with the AAP in Punjab for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

Asian Games 2023 Live Updates: Indian men's hockey team looks to finish group stage on top

Sunday, October 1 turned out to be the most productive day for India in its Asian Games history as it yielded a total of 15 medals. October 2 will present another opportunity for the Indian contingent to build on that momentum and aim for more medals in athletics and table tennis.

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Asian Games 2023 Live Updates: Indian men's hockey team looks to finish group stage on top

After a high-flying Sunday (October 1) that saw India bag the most medals ever in its history of the Asian Games, it is now time for the Indian athletes to look for more as the continental event in Hangzhou moves into its ninth day. India finished day eight of the Games with 13 gold, 21 silver and 19 bronze medals - a total of 53 medals.

Monday, October 2 has plenty of action in store for the Indian fans but the match that has already made enough headlines is the women's doubles semifinal of table tennis that will witness Sutirtha Mukherjee and Ayhika Mukherjee's battle against Suyong Cha and Sugyong Pak.

The Indian duo has already confirmed a medal but if it wins the semis then India will be assured a silver - the country's first-ever in the history of the Asian Games. In athletics, Amlan Borgohain will be the centre of attraction in the men's 200 m race.

Mahira Khan wedding: THIS is how Pakistani star met Salim Karim for the first time

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After speculations for months, Pakistani star Mahira Khan finally got married to her close friend Salim Karim. The couple tied the knot in a destination wedding in Pakistan's Murree in the presence of their close friends and family. Hopping onto the trend of a minimal wedding look, both Khan and Karim opted for blue pastel shades for their special day. 

While the actor slipped into an blue-tinted exquisite lehenga, Karim wore a blue sherwani and completed his look with a sky-blue turban around his head. The videos of their wedding ceremony are now doing rounds on the internet. 

Watch the video here:

"Raees actress Mahira Khan ties the knot". #MahiraKhan , the Pakistani superstar and ace actor, married her close friend Salim Karim — a businessman by profession — in an intimate wedding ceremony . @TheMahiraKhan made waves in the Hindi film industry after making her Bollywood… pic.twitter.com/lNGIxBtb05

— Ghulam Abbas Shah (@ghulamabbasshah) October 2, 2023

Who is Salim Karim?

Hailing from Pakistan, Salim Karim is said to be the CEO of the popular startup Simpaisa. The platform is for a variety of merchants from different sectors in more than 15 countries. Reports said Karim is also a professional DJ. 

Mahira Khan and Salim Karim's first meeting

Several Pakistani media reported that Mahira Khan and Salim Karim first met during an event hosted by Tapmad TV. They sparked dating rumours soon after they were spotted together, however, the couple kept their relationship under wraps and never spoke about it officially. In 2020, the actor first confessed to dating Karim and shared details about him during an Instagram Live with Hassan Sheheryar Yasin. 

In August 2023, rumours were rife that Mahira Khan was all set to wed Salim Karim. However, her manager called it an 'irresponsible journalism.' Cut to October 2023, the couple finally tied the knot.

Mahira Khan's first marriage

The Pakistani star, who was paired with Shah Rukh Khan in Raees, was first married to Ali Askari. They got married in 2007 and later welcomed their first child, Azlan R. In 2015, their marriage ended. 

Gandhi Jayanti 2023: Millets to healthy oils, know the benefits of Gandhian diet

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What better way to celebrate Gandhi Jayanti 2023 than by exploring the benefits of the Gandhian diet? The Gandhian diet is a vegetarian diet that emphasizes locally produced, organic, and unprocessed foods, such as millet, pulses, fruits, nuts, and vegetables. This type of diet has been around for centuries and continues to be a popular choice for many people today.

Millets are a type of grain that has been a staple in the Indian diet for centuries. They are a great source of vitamins, minerals, and dietary fibre, making them an ideal choice for those looking to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Millets are high in protein and low in fat, so they can be used as a substitute for white rice or other grains in many dishes. 

Aside from millet, the Gandhian diet also includes other nutritious grains like pulses and legumes. Pulses are high in fibre and protein, making them an important part of any balanced diet. They are also rich in vitamins and minerals, so they can help with overall health and well-being. Legumes are also a great source of fibre and protein and can help to regulate blood sugar levels. 

Fruits and vegetables are also an important part of the Gandhian diet. Fruits are rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, while vegetables offer a variety of nutrients such as vitamins A and C, potassium, folate, and dietary fibre. When combined with other grains like millet, pulses, and legumes, fruits and vegetables provide a balanced meal that can help boost energy levels and provide essential nutrients for the body. 

In addition to grains fruits and vegetables, healthy oils are also important components of the Gandhian diet. Mahatma Gandhi believed that healthy oils like coconut oil, sesame oil, olive oil, sunflower oil, etc., are more important than vanaspati or hydrogenated vegetable oil. Healthy oils provide essential fatty acids that can help with digestion and absorption of nutrients in the body. These oils also contain other beneficial compounds like phytochemicals that can help with overall health. 

Mahatma Gandhi was also against starch and refined sugar. According to Slurrp, in 1935, Mahatma Gandhi wrote in Harijan, "Gur is any day superior to refined sugar in food value, and if the villagers cease to make gur as they are already beginning to do, they will be deprived of an important food adjunct for their children."

The Gandhian diet is also against caffeinated drinks. It only highlights the health benefits of honey lemon-infused water and ginger. 

Overall, the Gandhian diet is an excellent choice for those looking to maintain a healthy lifestyle. By consuming grains like millet, pulses, and legumes; fruits and vegetables; and healthy oils like coconut oil or sesame oil; individuals can reap the many benefits that this type of diet offers. Not only is it rich in essential nutrients that can help with overall health but it is also sustainable and cost-effective. 

So this Gandhi Jayanti 2023 let’s make it a point to embrace the Gandhian diet as part of our daily routine because it is not only nutritious but also sustainable. By consuming these wholesome foods we not only gain good health but also contribute towards protecting our environment.

Bengaluru News Live Updates: Tejasvi Surya slams govt for carpool ban, writes to CM

Bengaluru News Live Updates: Tejasvi Surya slams Karnataka govt for carpool ban

Bengaluru News Live Updates: The 144 section of CrPC has been imposed by the Shivamogga district administration in Ragi Gudda area of the town after clashes took place between two communities on Sunday evening. A total of five people were reportedly injured in a stone-pelting incident at Ragi Gudda. Karnataka police are closely watching the situation to prevent any communal clashes in this sensitive town of central Karnataka.

The carpooling ban in Bengaluru by Karnataka government has created a row and Bengaluru south MP Tejasvi Surya even wrote to Karnataka CM, asking him to revoke the ban. The Karnataka government on Saturday issued a ban on carpooling services and said a fine ranging up to ₹10,000 will be levied if anyone operates these services.

Though Bengaluru observed less traffic as schools, colleges and IT offices are shut due to the long weekend, the Nandi Hills which is located roughly 50km away from the city went through the traffic choke after thousands of vehicles flocked to the hill station. The videos of people waiting in long lines went viral on social media.

Bengaluru is gearing up for the first ‘Kambala’ event, a slush track buffalo race, which will be held at the Palace Grounds on November 25 and 26, Puttur MLA and convenor of Bengaluru Kambala committee Ashok Kumar Rai said on Saturday.

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PM Modi Launches Development Projects In Rajasthan, Visits Sanwaliya Seth Temple In Chittorgarh

 

PM Modi Launches Development Projects In Rajasthan, Visits Sanwaliya Seth Temple In Chittorgarh

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Chittorgarh on Monday and prayed at Sanwaliya Seth Temple before addressing a public rally. He inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for several development projects worth Rs 7,000 crore in the state. These include the Mehsana-Bhatinda-Gurdaspur Gas Pipeline, which will promote a gas-based economy, and a 4-lane road on NH-12 (New NH-52) that will facilitate the transportation of mining produce from Kota and Jhalawar districts. He also announced the construction and widening of a Railway Over Bridge (ROB) in Sawai Madhopur, which will ease the traffic congestion.

In his speech, PM Modi paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri on their birth anniversary and thanked the people for participating in the ‘Swachhta Abhiyaan’. He said, “Rajasthan has a glorious past, a capable present and a bright future.” He also said that the Centre has focussed on developing modern infrastructure like expressways, highways and railways in Rajasthan.

The railway projects being dedicated to the nation by the Prime Minister include the projects involving the doubling of the Chittorgarh - Neemuch Railway line and the Kota – Chittorgarh Electrified Railway line. These projects have been completed at a cost of more than Rs 650 crores and will strengthen rail infrastructure in the region. They will also boost tourism to historic sites in Rajasthan.

Prime Minister will dedicate tourism facilities developed at Nathdwara under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme. Nathdwara is the major centre of faith for millions of followers of the Pushtimarg propagated by Saint Vallabhacharya. A modern 'tourist interpretation and cultural centre' has been developed at Nathdwara, where tourists can experience various facets of the life of Shrinathji. Further, the Prime Minister will also dedicate the permanent campus of the Indian Institute of Information Technology, Kota to the nation.

After visiting Rajasthan, the Prime Minister in the afternoon will go to Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior where he will also inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of many projects of public interest.

Citizens from 180 countries gather in Washington, DC for the World Cultural Festival 2023 to pray for peace in Ukraine.

World Culture Festival 2023: People from 180 different nations interacted with one other, celebrating global cultures via dance, music, and food—a big celebration that really demonstrates India's power as a force that unites the world—while hundreds of flags flew together in the backdrop.

  

Hundreds of thousands participated on the first day of the 4th World Culture Festival at the National Mall, Washington DC. #WCF2023Day1 pic.twitter.com/9JfVx76J1C

— Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar (@SriSri) October 1, 2023

A unique yoga, breath, and meditation session led by international spiritual leader and Indian spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar at the historic Lincoln Memorial on the second day of the World Culture Festival 2023 set the tone for an evening of soulful performances, motivational speeches, and an undeniable sense of human connection. As former Indian President Ram Nath Kovind noted, "P.S. By doing this, you (Sri Sri Ravi Shankar) have produced a miniature representation of the whole community.

I am delighted to participate in the World Culture Festival at Washington DC. I congratulate the @ArtofLiving for bringing people from across the world to one destination, for one purpose.I also compliment the Government of the District of Washington DC for their stellar support. pic.twitter.com/DydIhtX0mh

— Ram Nath Kovind (@ramnathkovind) October 1, 2023

A traditional Ukrainian song performed by renowned Ukrainian singer Olena Astasheva, who had fled her homeland because of the conflict, was one of the various artistic forms displayed. After being moved by the performance, the masses joined Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in a spontaneous prayer for peace for the people of Ukraine.

We need to rename the Art of Living to the Art of Living Proof, because you (Sri Sri Ravi Shankar) are showing that you can love, you can share, and you can have compassion, Rev Gerald L. Durley said in what can only be characterised as an exciting address.

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American venture capitalist Tim Draper said, "We (Americans) used to refer to people from other nations as foreigners. It was also a derogatory word. Under Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's direction, we have managed to bring everyone together, and as a result, no longer is anyone on earth considered an alien. But if an extraterrestrial visited our planet and said, "Take me to your leader," I would recommend Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.

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Additional notable speakers on day two were Dr. Vivek Murthy, the US Surgeon General, Prithvirajsing Roopun, the President of Mauritius, Ram Nath Kovind, the former First Lady of India and wife of the late Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe, Akie Abe, and others. 

Know more about cultural activities of World Culture Festival-Day 2:

The 10,000-person Garba performance, a 200-person euphoric Bhangra performance, Irish step dance, surreal Afghan melodies, a spectacular ensemble of 1,000 Chinese American vocalists and dancers, combined with a Kung Fu performance, majestic dragons and lions brought to life through creativity and imagination, were just a few of the cultural highlights from Day 2. There were unforgettable performances from South American nations, Indonesia, Brazil, Bolivia, and Hip Hop and Breakdance superstars like Kurtis Blow, a 1200 member Gospel choir, and a spellbinding performance from the Pakistani contingent.

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We need that reminder now more than ever because loneliness and isolation have become epidemics that are fostering mental health and contributing to physical illness as well, like dementia and heart disease, and now threaten the very well-being of our communities, according to Dr. Vivek Murthy, US Surgeon General. "Celebrations like today (WCF) are powerful because they remind us of how essential our connections to one another are," he said.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 586

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visits the Memory Wall of Fallen Defenders of Ukraine to mark Defenders of Ukraine Day [Ukrainian Presidential Press Service via Reuters]

Fighting

• Ukraine said its air defence systems shot down 16 of about 30 drones launched by Russia on Sunday. Authorities said civilian infrastructure and grain storage warehouses were damaged in the Cherkasy region as well as the southern Mykolaiv and eastern Dnipropetrovsk regions.

• Russia’s defence ministry said its forces’ air defences in eastern Ukraine had intercepted five United States-made HIMARS shells, an air-launched JDAM bomb and 37 Ukrainian drones. Kyiv began a counteroffensive in June to retake Ukrainian land occupied by Russia since it launched its full-scale invasion of the country in February 2022.

• Russia’s defence ministry said it shot down six Ukrainian drones over Russian regions and two Ukrainian missiles over Crimea, which Moscow annexed from Ukraine in 2014.

• Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister Oleksandr Kubrakov said five more ships were on their way to Ukrainian seaports using a new corridor for agricultural exports after Moscow withdrew from the United Nations and Turkey-brokered Black Sea grain deal that allowed safe passage for Ukraine’s grain.

• UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak backpedalled on a comment by his defence minister that the United Kingdom could send military instructors to Ukraine. Grant Shapps told the Sunday Telegraph that as well as training Ukrainian troops in the UK, he wanted to deploy British instructors to Ukraine. Hours later, Sunak said there were no such plans. “That’s something for the long term, not the here and now. There are no British soldiers that will be sent to fight in the current conflict,” he said.

• After Shapps’s comments were published, former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev who is now deputy chairman of the country’s Security Council, said any UK soldiers training Ukrainian troops in Ukraine would be seen as legitimate targets for Russian forces.

• The UK’s Ministry of Defence said leaked Russian defence spending documents suggested Moscow was “preparing for multiple further years of fighting in Ukraine. The documents said defence spending for 2024 was likely to account for 30 percent of total public expenditure.

Saudi Arabia condemns Quran burning in Sweden

Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned the burning of a copy of the Islamic holy book of the Quran in the Swedish city of Malmo

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned the burning of a copy of the Islamic holy book of the Quran in the Swedish city of Malmo, a move which the kingdom says was carried out with “the knowledge of the local authorities”.

The Saudi Foreign Ministry on Sunday “reiterated the kingdom’s rejection of such flagrant acts,” and said such a move had inflamed the feelings of millions of Muslims worldwide, Xinhua news agency reported, citing the Saudi Press Agency. 

The ministry called on the Swedish authorities to deal with Quran desecrations in a timely manner and stop giving permission to those who plan to take similar actions. Salwan Momika, an individual of Iraqi origin, tore pages of the Quran and burnt it in Malmo on Saturday.

The Swedish police detained some individuals and turned away some others who tried to stop the move, Swedish media reported.

Over the past months, copies of the Quran have been repeatedly desecrated by anti-Islam individuals or groups in countries including Sweden, Denmark and the Netherlands, sparking outrage and criticism in Muslim-majority countries worldwide.

Sweden gangs: Army to help police after surge in killings

The army will be officially tasked with assisting the police with gangs next Thursday

The Swedish army is stepping in to support police in tackling a recent surge in gang killings, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has announced.

He said that from next week the army would start providing assistance with analysis and logistics, as well as in handling explosives and forensic work.

Mr Kristersson added that Sweden's laws also needed updating to enable more military involvement.

So far this month, 12 people have been killed in gang violence in the country.

This is the highest number since December 2019, according to the Dagens Nyheter newspaper.

On Wednesday night alone, two young men were shot dead in Stockholm, and a woman - who police say had no links to gang crime - was killed in blast at home some 80km (50 miles) north of the capital.

The 24-year-old woman, named as Soha Saad by local media, was a newly qualified teacher and thought to be a neighbour of the target of the explosion.

HARDtalk with Foreign Minister Tobias Billström: Controversy in Sweden

Mr Kristersson made the announcement after crisis talks on Friday with Sweden's army chief Micael Byden, police chief Anders Thornberg and Justice Minister Gunnar Strommer.

He said the government would ask the army to help the police "in cases where the armed forces' specialist skills can help".

"This could be many things: help with explosives and helicopter logistics, analysis skills... IT forensic analysis."

The prime minister added that the country's current legislation had to change to address "grey-zone situations where it's not obvious what kind of threat Sweden is facing".

Soha Saad, 24, was killed in the early hours of Thursday after a blast tore through her home

Swedish media have connected the recent surge in deaths to a conflict involving a gang known as the Foxtrot network, which has been rocked by infighting and split into two rival factions.

On Thursday, Mr Kristersson said Sweden had not seen anything like it before and that "no other country in Europe" was experiencing this kind of situation.

Children and innocent bystanders, he stressed, were increasingly being caught up in such violence.

Last year, more than 60 people died in shootings in Sweden - the highest on record - and this year is set to be the same or worse.

An official government report published in 2021 stated that four in every million inhabitants were dying in shootings each year in Sweden - compared with 1.6 people per million across Europe.

Police have linked the violence to poor integration of immigrants, a widening gap between rich and poor and drug use.

Mr Kristersson's centre-right minority government, which came to power last year with the support of the anti-immigration Sweden Democrats, has not yet been able to stem the violence.

He has vowed to push ahead with more surveillance, harsher penalties for breaking gun laws, stronger deportation powers and stop and search zones - insisting that "everything is on the table".

Some critics have argued these measures fail to address underlying social issues including child poverty and underfunded community services.

Source: BBC

Consumer Court Fines Flipkart Rs 20,000 for Canceling Customer’s Order

In a significant judgment, a consumer court in Berhampur, Odisha, has imposed a fine of Rs 20,000 on the leading e-commerce company, Flipkart, for canceling a customer's order and directed the penalty amount to be given to the aggrieved customer.

After a long legal battle, Gandhi Behera emerged victorious against Flipkart, bringing him relie after a year of struggling for justice. Flipkart has promptly handed him a cheque for Rs 20,000, as per reports.

According to the complaint, Gandhi spotted a pair of shoes on Flipkart's platform while browsing. Originally priced at Rs 4,999, the shoes were available at a discounted price of Rs 975. Without any hesitation, Gandhi placed an order for the shoes online and eagerly awaited their delivery.

However, his excitement turned into disappointment when he discovered that Flipkart had canceled his order the following day. A dejected Gandhi attempted to contact the company's helpline and express his grievances but was met with rejection. Nobody was willing to hear his complaints regarding the cancellation of his order.

Havmg grown frustrated with his attempts to resolve the matter, Gandhi approached the National Consumer helpline, which advised him to file a complaint with the local consumer court. Following this advice, Gandhi approached the Ganjam District Consumer Court and lodged a complaint against Flipkart. In his complaint, he accused Flipkart of promoting fake offers to entice customers, canceling orders without customers' consent, and causmg mental distress. After a thorough evaluation of the case, the district court acknowledged and defended Gandhi's rights as a customer, imposmg a penalty of Rs 20,000 on Flipkart. In compliance with the court's orders, Flipkart promptly presented Gandhi with a cheque for Rs 20,000, according to repotts.

An Amitabh Bachchan advert has landed Flipkart in big trouble with mobile phone retailers

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Smartphone retailers have accused Flipkart of misleading buyers with an advertisement featuring Amitabh Bachchan, claiming that online platforms offer better deals. In the advertisement, Bachchan says that the mobile deals offered by Flipkart will not be available at retail stores. The All India Mobile Retailers Association has written to leading smartphone brands, asking them to clarify that these statements are not accurate.

 

Smartphone retailers have called out an advertisement by Flipkart featuring Amitabh Bachchan which they allege misleads buyers into believing online platforms offer better deals this festive season. In a Hindi advertisement by the online retailer, aired to promote its upcoming festive sales, the film star could be heard saying that the kind of mobile deals Flipkart is offering will not be available at retail stores.

Reacting to the advertisement, the All India Mobile Retailers Association (AIMRA), which represents 150,000 mobile retailers, has written to leading smartphone brands to highlight the issue and also ask the brand heads to “issue either a joint or individual statement in prominent news media outlets, publicly clarifying that these statements are not accurate.”

“Our purpose in addressing you is to express our deep concern and disappointment regarding the recent wave of derogatory advertisements that have been proliferating across various online platforms, social media, and print media. These advertisements have been influencing the buying behaviour of customers through false and misleading statements, such as the one promoted by Flipkart with the endorsement of the mega star, Mr. Amitabh Bachchan, stating, ‘yeh Dukan per nahin milne wala’ (This will not be found in stores),” AIMRA said in its letter to smartphone brands. ET has reviewed copies of the letter.

Flipkart, meanwhile, has made the ad private on YouTube. Emails to the company did not elicit a response till press time.

Apple Identifies Problems Causing iPhone 15 Getting too hot

Apple has said that the device may feel warmer in the first few days "after setting up or restoring the device because of increased background activity."

The upcoming iOS 17 bug fix will not reduce performance to address the iPhone's temperature

Washington: Apple announced on Saturday that it has uncovered a few vulnerabilities that may cause new iPhones to run hotter than planned, including a fault in the iOS 17 software that will be resolved in a future update.

After reports that the new phones are overheating, Apple has stated that the device may feel warmer in the first few days "after setting up or restoring the device due to increased background activity."

"Another issue includes certain recent modifications to third-party apps that are causing them to overwhelm the system," Apple explained, adding that the company is working with app developers on remedies that are being handed out.

According to the business, the third-party applications triggering the issue include the game Asphalt 9, Meta's Instagram, and Uber. Instagram addressed the problem with its app on September 27.

The impending iOS 17 bug update will not impact performance to address the iPhone's temperature.

The Cupertino, California-based business stated that the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max do not overheat owing to the design, rather the new titanium shells result in superior heat dissipation compared to previous stainless steel versions.

Apple also stated that the issue poses no safety or harm risk and would have no long-term impact on the phone's performance.

4 Arrested, 2 Detained For Killing Two Manipur Students; Flown To Assam

 

Some of the suspects in the murder case of two Manipur students

Imphal and New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested four persons and detained two others in connection with the horrible death of two students in Manipur in July, whose images appeared on social media last week.

Apart from the two girls seized in the state capital Imphal, the four comprise two males and two women. The four were airlifted to Guwahati, Assam.

Paominlun Haokip, Malsawn Haokip, Lhingneichong Baite, and Tinneikhol have been named as the defendants. According to sources with intimate knowledge of the situation, Lhingneichong Baite is a friend of the slain girl student. According to reports, one of the suspects is purportedly the wife of an insurgent organisation located in Churachandpur.

In a combined operation, a special squad of the Manipur Police and the Indian Army apprehended the suspects in the hill area of Churachandpur, 51 kilometres from Imphal, where ethnic violence erupted on May 3. This highland area is home to several Kuki rebel factions that have signed the tripartite suspension of operations (SoO) agreement.

After apprehending them, the troops drove them to the airport, where a CBI team awaited them. About 5:45 p.m., the CBI team and the suspects boarded the final aircraft out of Imphal.

According to sources, some people attempted to flee to the airport after learning of the arrests. According to those with firsthand knowledge of the situation who requested anonymity, the one hour before the jet took off was "full of stress" since the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) patrolling the airport was notified about anticipated difficulties. Fortunately, nothing out of the ordinary occurred, they claimed.

The two Manipur students who were killed in July

"One may flee after committing a crime, but they cannot escape the long hands of the law, as the phrase says. We are dedicated to securing the most severe punishment possible, including the death penalty, for the horrible act they have done "Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh made the announcement in a post on X, previously Twitter.
 

I’m pleased to share that some of the main culprits responsible for the abduction and murder of Phijam Hemanjit and Hijam Linthoingambi have been arrested from Churachandpur today.

As the saying goes, one may abscond after committing the crime, but they cannot escape the long…

— N.Biren Singh (@NBirenSingh) October 1, 2023

Terrorists from Myanmar and Bangladesh have joined forces with some Kuki rebel groups to exploit the Manipur problem, according to Mr Singh, and the continuing fighting is between the terrorists and the state.

The National Investigation Agency apprehended a terror suspect from Churachandpur yesterday in a transnational plot case involving terrorist leaders from Bangladesh and Burma.

Following the arrests, a big throng gathered in the streets of Churachandpur. According to the police, the gathering was calm.

On September 26, images of the remains of the two students who went missing in July surfaced on social media, prompting the Manipur government to promise speedy action.

The CBI has already begun investigating this case, albeit the corpses of the two students, both minors, have yet to be discovered. According to NDTV, investigators are also investigating into rape accusations before to the minor's murder.

The photographs show the two pupils, both 17 years old, seated in the grassy compound of what looks to be an armed group's improvised jungle camp.

This month, the Manipur Police selected a former army special forces member to command combat operations.

Ethnic violence erupted on May 3 between the hill-majority Kuki tribes and the valley-majority Meiteis in response to the Kukis' protest over the Meiteis' quest for Scheduled Tribes (ST) designation. Approximately 180 people have been killed, and hundreds have been internally displaced.

Communal tensions flare in Jaipur following the death of a bystander due to a'misunderstanding.'

The police said that a dozen suspects were detained in the case of Friday and the incident was the result of a misunderstanding

Communal tensions erupted in the Ramganj region of Rajasthan's Jaipur district when a bystander was assaulted and murdered by a gang of men following a bike accident. According to police, a dozen people were apprehended in the Friday incident, which was caused by a "misunderstanding."

The deployment of more personnel, according to Police Commissioner Biju George Joseph, brought the situation in the region under control. Tensions rose after two motorbikes collided at Subhash Chowk, prompting a gang of men to bash two spectators, mistaking them for the cause of the accident.

"Following the collision, there was an awful episode of road rage in which two guys who had stopped to watch what had happened were thrashed by a group of people." "Biju Joseph stated to reporters.

"One of the two men was killed. An FIR has been filed, and numerous persons engaged in the event have been apprehended. The situation has returned to normal, and total peace will be restored shortly "He went on to say.

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Following the tragedy, various businesses, particularly in Muslim-majority areas, shut down. The victim's relatives and other local residents came to demand that the guilty be punished.

According to the police, the perpetrator was from the Subhash Chowk area of Jaipur, while the victim was from the Ramganj neighbourhood. After the incident, the police deployed Special Task Force (STF) in sufficient numbers, according to DGP Umesh Mishra. He also mentioned that the police are employing drones to keep a close check on the region.

"Strict legal action will be taken against the accused in this situation," he stated.

(With assistance from PTI)

Commercial LPG prices increased by Rs 209 per cylinder, while ATF prices increased by 5%.

Indian Oil Corporation Limited, a state-owned oil and gas firm, has raised the price of commercial Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). The price has risen by Rs 209 per cylinder. The revised rates will go into effect on October 1. The price of home LPG has remained unchanged.

On October 1, the retail price of 19 Kg commercial LPG cylinders in Delhi would be Rs 1731.50 per cylinder.

LPG is widely utilised as a vehicle fuel, cooking gas, for heating and refrigeration, and even in some high-end industrial operations.

The price of jet fuel, also known as aviation turbine fuel (ATF), was raised by 5%, marking the fourth consecutive monthly rise since July, in keeping with the firming witnessed in worldwide benchmarks.

In August of this year, the Union Cabinet ordered a cut in liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) rates for all 330 million consumers in the country.

"All home LPG cylinder users would receive a Rs 200 subsidy each cylinder." Also, consumers under the PM Ujwala programme would receive this subsidy in addition to the existing subsidy," stated Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur during a Cabinet briefing on August 29.

The extra subsidy on LPG cylinders was implemented immediately as a Raksha Bandhan and Onam present, according to the minister. As a result, the subsidy for Ujjwala recipients is now Rs 400 per LPG cylinder.

The government also authorised 7.5 million new Ujjwala connections, bringing the total number of Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala connections to 7.5 million.

On September 29, IOCL was again in the headlines for sanctioning two joint ventures with private sector firms to establish compressed biogas (CBG) facilities.

Apple blames vulnerabilities in iOS 17 and apps like Instagram for causing iPhone 15s overheat.

According to Forbes, the iOS 17.1 update will fix bugs that are causing iPhone 15 overheating, as well as upgrades that are already being rolled out to third-party apps.

According to Forbes, Apple has recognised consumer concerns over overheating iPhone 15 and 15 Pro phones, but has stated that, contrary to popular belief, it has nothing to do with the phone's mechanical design. According to Forbes, an update to Instagram, version 302, was launched on September 27th, to solve some of the difficulties. Apple also claims that the thermal concerns pose no safety risk, but that other circumstances, such as USB-C power adapters with more-than-20W charging and background processing that happens quickly after a phone is recovered, might cause a phone to become warmer than an iPhone user is accustomed to.

The firm also informed Forbes that the update, which should be included in iOS 17.1, would not result in throttled performance, as some have speculated, including Apple supply chain expert Ming-Chi Kuo.

Apple made several significant modifications with the iPhone 15 phones, including the new A17 Pro CPU manufactured on TSMC's 3nm process and the usage of titanium in the frame's construction. The CPU and its powerful six-core GPU are expected to be one of the main selling points of the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max because it allows the game to run graphics-intensive games like Resident Evil Village, which is due out later this year, at near-console quality.

According to Bloomberg, an unidentified Apple official particularly mentions Instagram, Uber, and the game Asphalt 9 as applications that may cause the devices to "run warmer than normal."

Pakistan blames India for twin suicide blasts, death toll rises to 65

 

Sarfaraz Bugti, Pakistan's interior minister, accused India's spy agency Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) of being involved in the two suicide bombings on Friday. After a bomber exploded explosives near a police car, the incident occurred near a mosque in Balochistan's Mastung area.

In the mosque, people were gathered for a procession to commemorate Prophet Mohammad's birthday. Another bomb occurred hours later in a mosque in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, killing at least 5 people. As of Sunday, the death toll from the explosions has risen to 65.

In response to the explosions, Bugti stated that RAW was engaged in the suicide assault. "All civil, military, and other institutions will work together to target those responsible for the Mastung suicide attack." "RAW is engaged in the suicide attack," Pakistan's minister was reported as saying by Reuters. Yet, the minister did not give any proof or additional material to back up his assertion.

In a news conference, Bugti also asserted that the Islamic State (IS) had no organised presence in Balochistan in the past. He went on to say that the government will smash the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and any other terror organisation.

Meanwhile, General Syed Asim Munir, Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff, paid a visit to Quetta on Saturday. "These terrorists and their facilitators, who have no connection to religion or ideology, are proxies of Pakistan's and its people's adversaries," the Army chief said in a statement during his visit to Quetta.

"The whole strength of the state and security forces will continue to confront these forces of evil... "And the armed forces, intelligence, and law enforcement agencies will not stop until the threat of terrorism has been eradicated from the country," he continued.

He went on to say that the general populace has rejected militant ideology and is "totally dedicated to peace, economic advancement, and human development, which is causing a lot of grief to forces of evil in and outside of Pakistan." General Munir also paid a visit to the CMH Quetta to speak with the victims of the attack, according to Pakistani news agency Dawn.

On Saturday, a police complaint was filed to initiate an inquiry, claiming that they submitted DNA from the suicide bomber to be analysed. A horrific suicide bomb attack near the Madina Mosque in Baluchistan's Mastung region killed 60 people and injured more than 60 more.

Another bomb attack in Khyber Pakthunkhwa killed at least five people and injured 12 more when the mosque's roof fell owing to the explosion. None of the two incidents has been claimed by a terror organisation. The Pakistani Taliban, or TTP, has denied involvement for some of the most heinous assaults in Pakistan.