Yash Raj Films has officially promoted Hemant Kundnani to the role of Head of Marketing. This significant move places him in charge of marketing strategies across the organization. The promotion comes after his dedicated work within the company. Kundnani's elevation is seen as a major step in his career trajectory. Future plans involve him spearheading upcoming major film campaigns. 🎬
business A viral post alleged that a carpet was used to hide a massive cave-in on the Ganga Expressway. This incident occurred in Unnao, where the ₹36,230 crores road has faced multiple issues. Reports indicated a 10-metre-deep crater opened near kilometre 421 in August, and cracks appeared on prior repairs. Critics are questioning the construction quality and repeated damage to the infrastructure. Further scrutiny is expected over the road's safety and maintenance arrangements. 🧐
business Sam Peter, known by multiple aliases, was arrested by the Central Crime Branch of Mangaluru City Police. He was apprehended after securing bail in September 2023 for cheating and fraud. Peter, a native of Kavannadu in Kollam, Kerala, was initially arrested on August 16, 2019, along with eight associates. He operated a gang, posing as an NCIB officer to extort money from people involved in financial disputes. He has been implicated in at least 17 cheating and fraud cases across various states. 🧐
business The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust is nearing the appointment of its first permanent CEO. The three-member search committee recently visited Ayodhya to finalize candidates for the post. A massive 5,585 applications were received, leading to 16 candidates being interviewed. The final shortlist will be presented to Trust President Mahant Nritya Gopal Das on Tuesday. The Trust's meeting on Wednesday, September 2, will decide the CEO and discuss other administrative changes.
india The Supreme Court on September 1, 2026, asked the Centre for its stance on using 'totalisers' as a fallback option for EVMs. This request came despite the Election Commission of India cautioning against introducing such mechanisms now. The EC noted there is no legal framework governing totalisers, which are designed to consolidate votes from multiple EVM units. Furthermore, the EC warned that totalisers could reduce transparency and fuel fresh allegations about EVM integrity. Political parties largely oppose the idea, while the court was hearing a petition regarding voter privacy. 🧐
world Sikkim has installed sensors and early warning systems across 16 high-risk glacial lakes for continuous monitoring. This initiative was announced by Rinzing Chewang in Sikkim, with 13 lakes in North Sikkim and 3 in West Sikkim. The state is enhancing preparedness after the recent glacier-related disaster in Nepal. This effort draws parallels to the October 2023 South Lhonak GLOF in Sikkim. Sikkim is also sending a relief team to Nepal as a humanitarian gesture. 🏔️
tech DAS Photonics is the manufacturer of the faint pulse source for the QKDSat mission. This component is crucial for the satellite's operational capabilities. Specific details regarding the mission timeline or deployment schedule were not provided in the report. The technology allows for sensitive signal generation within the satellite system. Future developments will depend on the successful integration of this source.
science Researchers visualized superconductivity confined to the surface of $\gamma$-PtBi₂ topological semimetal. This finding was made by scientists from Universidad Autónoma de Madrid and Iowa State University. The material showed a critical temperature of 2.9 K and a critical field of about 1.8 T on January 1, 2024. This surface state superconductivity differs from bulk superconductivity and links to the material's Fermi arcs. The discovery offers potential for advanced quantum device applications. 🔬
india The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) has decided to contest elections in Punjab entirely on its own strength without any electoral alliance. BSP supremo Mayawati announced this during a review meeting held at the BSP Central Camp Office in Lucknow. In 2022, the BSP contested 20 of 117 Assembly constituencies, securing only one seat from Nawanshahr. This move removes a tactical bridge for the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) to the Scheduled Caste electorate in Punjab. While SAD might not lose a mass bloc, this significantly impacts symbolic connections in the Doaba region. 📉
business VinFast has temporarily halted local manufacturing development for its VF3, VF6, and VF7 electric vehicles in India. This decision impacts the automaker's growth strategy in the crucial Indian market where it launched a year ago. The company asked suppliers to stop work while it reassesses the development costs for these models. This move comes as VinFast struggles to gain scale in India despite its $2-billion expansion pledge. VinFast stated it is making "appropriate adjustments" based on market research to better serve Indian customers. 🚗
india CM N. Chandrababu Naidu accused the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) of trying to create roadblocks in local body elections by approaching courts. He made these claims while speaking to villagers in Mogalthur village, West Godavari district on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Naidu stated that the YSRCP approached the court regarding the 34% Backward Classes reservation and election timing. The Chief Minister insisted on conducting direct elections to ensure people choose their leaders for five years. He also mentioned that Godavari water would start flowing to Anakapalle district from Tuesday.
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