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Modi hopes the new Delhi BJP HQ shakes things up
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party headquarters on Monday, and he commended the dedication of party workers. The leader expressed confidence that the permanent facility would provide fresh momentum. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, and President Virendra Sachdeva conducted prayers at 5, Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg before the ceremony. The five-story structure spans 825 square meters with South Indian design elements. The building contains parking, conference spaces, and an auditorium accommodating 300 people. The party previously operated from multiple locations since independence, with the most recent headquarters serving members for 35 years. The facility provides dedicated spaces for state...
Suryakumar snubs trophy drama, hails India's win
India captain Suryakumar Yadav addressed the Asia Cup presentation dispute after defeating Pakistan by five wickets. The team declined to receive the trophy from Asian Cricket Council president Mohsin Naqvi, who holds positions as Pakistan's interior minister, and cricket board chairman. Officials removed the hardware from the Dubai venue after a 90-minute delay. The champions departed without their prize. Suryakumar stated his objective centered on victory rather than accepting awards. He emphasized that fan satisfaction represents the genuine achievement. His squad recorded three victories against Pakistan within 15 days, an unprecedented feat for an Indian captain. The player described maintaining dignity while focusing on competition.
Rahul Gandhi threat stirs Congress, Anwar jabs Modi
Congress MP Tariq Anwar raised alarm on Monday after Printu Mahadev threatened opposition leader Rahul Gandhi. Mahadev formerly led the student organization ABVP at the state level. Party official K.C. Venugopal contacted Home Minister Amit Shah about the incident, and he warned that inaction would signal acceptance of attacks against Gandhi. Anwar said the politician requires stronger protection measures. Anwar criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for claiming credit after India defeated Pakistan in the Asia Cup final on Sunday. The lawmaker praised cricket captain Suryakumar Yadav for contributing his tournament earnings to military forces, and he commended assistance for those affected by the Pahalgam attack. The trophy ceremony...
Chennai roars as Pro Kabaddi stars eye comeback
Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 arrives at SDAT Multipurpose Indoor Stadium in Chennai after a two-year absence. Tamil Thalaivas will compete before their supporters as the home squad. Arjun Deshwal emphasized the team must secure victories in all remaining league matches to build confidence ahead of their next contest on October 1. Gujarat Giants face UP Yoddhas in the opening match of the Chennai segment. Rakesh Sungroya from Gujarat Giants expressed optimism about the venue's previous success for his team. UP Yoddhas captain Sumit Sangwan said his squad enters the Chennai leg with momentum after securing back-to-back victories. Eight teams advance to playoffs this season, and Gujarat Giants maintain qualification hopes despite a slow...
Abu Azmi rips UP cops over Bareilly beatdown
Maharashtra legislator Abu Azmi condemned the Uttar Pradesh government on Monday over recent demonstrations in Bareilly. The Samajwadi Party state leader characterized conditions as lawless, and he stated protesters should have obtained administrative approval before gathering. Violence erupted on Friday when crowds assembled outside a mosque carrying posters after cleric Tauqeer Raza Khan canceled a planned event. Police responded with force, and authorities later arrested eight people. Azmi urged demonstrators to follow religious teachings rather than merely expressing slogans. He criticized law enforcement for excessive force during the crackdown. Officers detained Khan on Saturday, and they tracked more than 500 individuals through...
Ranbir spills playlist secrets, teases director's move
Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor shared his current musical preferences during an Instagram live session on Sunday through his clothing brand Arks' official account. The Tamasha star revealed his strong affinity for the track Barbad from director Mohit Suri's film Saiyaara, and he praised the complete soundtrack from the Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda movie. Kapoor also expressed admiration for the Loka film score and the song Sahiba. The actor typically discovers new music through Spotify's top 50 playlists for India and global charts. When questioned about potential directorial work, Kapoor confirmed his ambition to helm a film within the next few years. He has established a writer's room to develop two concepts he currently has in progress.
Ex-minister Humayun dies caged in Dhaka chaos
Former Industries Minister Nurul Majd Mahmud Humayun died on Monday morning at Dhaka Medical College Hospital while receiving treatment. The Awami League leader had been transferred from Dhaka Central Jail on Sunday after his health deteriorated critically. Hospital officials moved him to intensive care, but he died from his illness. Rapid Action Battalion forces arrested Humayun from Dhaka's Gulshan area following the Awami League government's collapse. Detective Branch officers with Dhaka Metropolitan Police arrested 13 additional party members this week. Two former lawmakers were among those detained in operations targeting banned political activities. Another Awami League figure died in police custody last week in Gaibandha...
Claude Sonnet 4.5 flexes coding clout, torches rivals
Anthropic launched Claude Sonnet 4.5 on Monday, marketing the artificial intelligence system as the world's top coding model. The company said the technology excels at building complex agents, operating computers, and demonstrates major advances in reasoning and mathematics. Developers can access the model through the Claude API using the identifier claude-sonnet-4-5, with pricing set at $3 per million input tokens and $15 per million output tokens. The release accompanies several product enhancements across Anthropic's platform. Claude Code gained checkpoint features that allow users to save progress and revert to earlier states. The company added a native Visual Studio Code extension, context editing capabilities, and memory tools to...
Rajnath Singh hypes Coast Guard muscle in Delhi
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commended the Indian Coast Guard during the opening session of its 42nd Commanders Conference on Monday. The three-day gathering at ICG headquarters in Delhi brings together senior leaders to discuss operational priorities. Singh emphasized the force's role in protecting India's extensive coastline and maritime interests. He praised multi-agency coordination with naval forces, state governments, and security organizations. The ICG operates 152 vessels and 78 aircraft to patrol the Exclusive Economic Zone against threats such as illegal fishing, trafficking, and smuggling. Singh noted that nearly 90 percent of the service's capital budget supports domestically produced equipment. He described the Coast...
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