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US: Chicago mass shooting on Blue Line train leaves four dead on Labor Day

A mass shooting on a CTA Blue Line train in Forest Park, Chicago on Monday (Sep 2) morning took lives of four people. According to Forest Park Police Deputy Chief Christopher Chin, the victims were travelling on a Blue Line train heading towards the Forest Park terminal when they were shot at around 5:30 am.

Paris Paralympics 2024: India's Sumit Antil sets Paralympic record to win gold in javelin throw - WATCH

India's para athlete Sumit Antil won the gold in men's javelin throw F64 event on Monday (Sep 2) at the ongoing Paris Paralympics 2024. Sumit threw for 70.59 metres in his second attempt to win the gold, setting a new Paralympic record as well.

Paris Paralympics 2024: Nitesh Kumar wins second gold for India with badminton singles victory in SL3 category

Indian para athlete Nitesh Kumar won the gold medal in men's singles badminton SL3 category on Monday (Sep 2) at the ongoing Paris Paralympics 2024. Nitesh beat Great Britain's Daniel Bethell 21-14, 18-21, 23-21 to win India's second gold and took the total medal count to nine.

Jharkhand: 11 candidates dead, hundreds take ill at recruitment tests

The recruitment process for excise constables in Jharkhand has taken a tragic turn, with as many as 11 candidates losing their lives during the physical tests. Many other candidates have fallen ill and are currently receiving medical treatment.

'Feels like I'm no longer contributing...,' Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo offers BIG update on retirement

Cristiano Ronaldo has ruled out any immediate thought of retirement from international football as he believes he still has plenty to give Portugal, he told a press conference on Monday.

Netanyahu seeks forgiveness for not saving hostages, but refuses to change truce deal terms

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday (Sep 2) sought forgiveness in a televised address after six hostages were killed in Hamas captivity in Gaza before the troops could reach them.

Subhash Chandra accuses SEBI chair of corruption, blames her for Zee-Sony merger failure

Dr Subhash Chandra, Chairman Emeritus, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. (ZEEL) has levelled serious allegations against SEBI chief, Madhabi Puri Buch, accusing her of corruption and unethical behaviour.

Voting concludes in Azerbaijan's parliamentary elections, counting underway

The voting process for Azerbaijan's snap parliamentary elections has officially ended, and the counting of votes is now underway. Watch in for more details!

At least 81 killed in suspected Boko Haram attack in Nigeria

At least 81 people died and several were missing after an attack by suspected Boko Haram jihadists in Nigeria's northeastern Yobe State, local officials told AFP on Tuesday (Sep 3) "Around 150 suspected Boko Haram terrorists armed with rifles and RPGs (rocket-propelled grenades) attacked Mafa ward on more than 50 motorcycles around 1600 hours on Sunday," said Abdulkarim Dungus, a Yobe state police spokesman.

US Open 2024: Rafael Nadal backs Jannik Sinner despite testing positive for banned substance

Former US Open champion Rafael Nadal has backed Jannik Sinner despite testing positive for a banned substance earlier in the year. Sinner, who made it to the US Open quarterfinals on Tuesday (Sep 3) after beating Tommy Paul of the United States 7-6, 7-6, 6-1 was defended by Nadal as he reckoned the Italian would have never considered doping.

Ukraine war: Kyiv plans to indefinitely hold Russian territory it seized, says Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenksy said on Tuesday (Sep 3) that his country was planning to indefinitely hold Russian territory it had seized during the surprise Kursk invasion last month.

Will U.S., UK Abandon Israel to Punish Netanyahu? Israeli PM defiant over ceasefire deal

Amid growing anger over the death of Israeli hostages in Gaza, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has insisted on retaining control over the Philadelphi Corridor as a crucial demand in the ceasefire-hostage deal. Netanyahu's refusal to give up control over the strategic corridor may have consequences for Israel's position in the war against Hamas. It has already become a key obstacle in securing a ceasefire-hostage agreement with Hamas. The question is, will Netanyahu's stubbornness end up costing Israel? Will allies abandon Israel to punish Netanyahu?

China's Xi 'Brainwashing' students? | New addition to Hong Kong school curriculum

Is Xi Jinping 'brainwashing' students? There is a new addition to the curriculum for some students in Hong Kong. School students will be taught about the 'Xi Jinping thought on socialism'. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Dynamic pricing: How technology is used for rampant exploitation

Dynamic pricing is a revenue management pricing method wherein firms set flexible prices for goods or services based on current market demands. It is also known as surge pricing, demand pricing, time-based pricing, and variable pricing.

Secret Service beefs up security for the US President

It was just a few weeks ago that Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump escaped an assassination attempt as he addressed his supporters in an outdoor rally following the narrow escape for trump it seems that the secret service is not taking any chances with incumbent President Joe Biden. Watch in for more details!

France: Migrant boat capsizes off the coast of Cap Gris-Nez

Several migrants have died after their boat capsized in the English Channel, one of the world's busiest shipping lanes. Watch in for more details!

Indian government gives nod to procure military hardware worth $17 billion

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), under the chairmanship of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday (Sep 3) accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for 10 capital acquisition proposals amounting to Rs 1,44,716 crore ($17 billion) Of the total cost of AoNs, 99 per cent is from Indigenous sources under the Buy (Indian) and Buy (Indian-Indigenously Designed Developed and Manufactured) categories, the Ministry of Defence stated.

Indian PM Modi's Brunei Visit: Focus will be on deepening ties says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (Sept 3) left for a three-day visit to Brunei and Singapore with a focus on boosting bilateral ties and enhancing India's capacities in critical technologies, including semiconductors. Later in the day, he landed in Brunei's Darussalam. Watch in for more details!

India's strategic position in global business: A beacon for Intelligent Spend management

In an era marked by global economic turbulence, geopolitical shifts, and the relentless pursuit of efficiency, India's strategic position has emerged as a compelling force.