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02 Sep

Terror Module With JeM Links Exposed in Mohali, Three Held in Cab Driver’s Killing

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Mohali (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab Police scored a major success against terrorism after unearthing a Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) module in Mohali. Three men from Jammu and Kashmir have been taken into custody for their role in the abduction and murder of local taxi driver Anil Kumar.The breakthrough came after Kumar’s vehicle was forcibly taken when he was hired for a ride from Kharar. Soon after, his phone went silent, raising red flags. Police swung into action, forming multiple teams to track the culprits. Within hours, all three accused were arrested.During questioning, the suspects revealed they shot the driver following an argument and…

02 Sep

ENTICE 2.0 Spotlights AI-Driven Clean Energy Solutions at GEAPP’s Alliance in Action Convening

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The event witnessed the announcement and felicitation of the winners of the Energy Transitions Innovation Challenge (ENTICE) 2.0 To further promote clean tech development, investment partners signed MoU to unleash catalytic capital and fund the winning solutions of ENTICE BRPL and GEAPP announced signing of MoU to launch the Digitalization of Utilities for Energy Transition (DUET) program at two sub-stations in Delhi The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) hosted its Alliance in Action Convening on 29 August 2025 at the Hyatt Regency, New Delhi, bringing together key stakeholders, investors, innovators, and DISCOMs to advance India's clean energy…

02 Sep

Modulus Alternatives Announces INR 700+ Crore Final Close of ICOF II

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Modulus Alternatives, an alternative asset manager, today announced the Final Close of India Credit Opportunities Fund II (ICOF II) with commitments exceeding INR 700 crore. The Fund continues to focus on investing in performing private credit opportunities across India. Modulus Alternatives is backed by the Centrum Group and Alok Agarwal, former Chief Financial Officer of Reliance Industries Limited. ICOF II witnessed participation from marquee family offices, institutions, HNIs and UHNIs, reflecting growing investor confidence in the investment strategy of Modulus Alternatives. ICOF II is the second fund in the series that provides growth and refinancing capital to performing, mid-market businesses…

02 Sep

Young Adults Consuming Walnuts Reported Improved Sleep Quality, New Study Finds

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Eating a daily serving of about one handful of walnuts (40 grams) with dinner may help improve measures of overall sleep quality and reduce daytime sleepiness in healthy young adults, according to a new randomized controlled trial published in Food & Function.1* A handful of California walnuts Researchers from the University of Barcelona aimed to study the potential impact that daily walnut consumption could have on specified urine biomarkers (6-SMT, a biproduct of melatonin), sleep quality parameters (sleep latency, wake after sleep onset, awakenings, and efficiency) and daytime sleepiness. The study evaluated the effects of consuming 40 grams of walnuts…

02 Sep

From Indian Forest Services Officer to Education Reformer State Project Director, Samagra Shiksha, Rajesh Sharma honoured with ET Leadership Excellence Award

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Himachal Pradesh has emerged as one of India's leading states in education reforms. Under the leadership of Shri Rajesh Sharma, IFS (2000 batch), the state has moved from Rank 21 in PARAKH Rashtriya Sarvekshan 2021 to being among the Top 5 in PARAKH Rashtriya Sarvekshan 2024. Under his leadership, Himachal Pradesh has also achieved near-universal enrollment and one of the lowest dropout rates in government schools across the country. Shri Rajesh Sharma receiving award from Anupam Kher Sharma's focus on data-driven governance, global collaborations, and student learning outcomes has positioned Himachal Pradesh as a model of education reforms for other…

02 Sep

Hong Kong Tourism Board Staged a 5-City Travel Mission in India, Reinforces City’s Year-Round Tourism Appeal

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Hong KongThe Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) has successfully concluded its annual Hong Kong Travel Mission to India, held from August 18th to 26th across five major cities that started from Bengaluru, Mumbai, New Delhi, Hyderabad and concluded in Chennai. This year's mission featured a strong delegation of 41 Hong Kong tourism industry partners, including iconic attractions, theme parks, leading hotels, destination management companies (DMCs), airlines, and cruise lines. The Hong Kong team engaged with over 750 Indian travel agents and tourism professionals, including representatives from key satellite markets. Against the backdrop of a strong recovery in India market, the…

02 Sep

Punjab MLA Harmeet Pathanmajra Flees Police Custody

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Karnal (Gurpreet Singh) Sanour MLA Harmeet Pathanmajra escaped from police custody on Tuesday after a violent clash with the escorting team. Police said the legislator and his aides opened fire while being taken to a nearby station. One officer was injured in the firing, and in the chaos, Pathan Majra managed to flee. Officials further stated that the MLA ran his vehicle over the injured policeman before speeding away. The group left the scene in two vehicles — a Scorpio and a Fortuner. While police managed to intercept the Fortuner, the MLA evaded capture in the Scorpio. Senior officers have…

02 Sep

Relentless Rain Triggers Red Alert in Punjab; Toll Rises to 36

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab remains on edge as heavy rainfall continues to lash several parts of the state, prompting the Meteorological Department to issue a red alert for the first week of September. Forecasts indicate that downpours will intensify between September 2 and 7, with Jalandhar, Patiala, Sangrur, Mohali, Chandigarh, Gurdaspur and Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar expected to be hit the hardest. Authorities have warned people to stay away from riverbanks and low-lying areas as water levels are rising rapidly. The impact of severe rains in neighboring Himachal Pradesh is also likely to spill into Punjab, further worsening the situation.…

02 Sep

PM Mark Carney Marks Labour Day with Tribute to Canadian Workers and Unions

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Mark Carney issued a statement on Labour Day, highlighting the contributions of Canadian workers and the enduring role of unions in shaping a fairer economy. Carney noted that many of the protections enjoyed, including weekends, minimum wages, safer workplaces, and employee benefits, were the result of long-standing union struggles. He praised organized labour for championing fairness and dignity for all, not just for their members, but for society at large. Looking ahead, the Prime Minister emphasized that his government is committed to ensuring Canadians are equipped to succeed in an evolving global economy. “Workers are…

02 Sep

Punjab Struggles With Floods in 12 Districts, Centre Promises Assistance

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Punjab is battling severe floods across 12 districts, leaving more than a thousand villages submerged and daily life in disarray. Among the hardest-hit areas are Amritsar, Gurdaspur, Pathankot, Mohali, Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Tarn Taran, and Ferozepur. Authorities have warned of further risks as heavy rainfall persists, with the Bhakra reservoir’s water level now just three feet below the danger point. Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday night, assuring full cooperation from the Centre. In parallel, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi appealed for relief efforts to be scaled up urgently, stressing that farmers, laborers,…