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Mumbai's Olympia Coffee House licence suspended over urinal in food storage area

Mumbai's iconic Olympia Coffee House in Colaba has had its food licence suspended following a hygiene inspection by food safety officers. Authorities discovered a urinal located inside the food storage area of the establishment, constituting a serious sanitary violation. Seven other businesses, including Vishwas Sweets and Snacks, a Blinkit warehouse, and a Nair Hospital canteen, also had their licences suspended for poor hygiene standards. The crackdown was part of a broader state-level food safety drive, during which officials seized milk and dairy products worth over Rs 7 lakh.

'27 airframes of Tejas Mk1A jets ready, but one or two issues yet to be fixed'

Army Soldier Killed After Being Locked in Car and Set Ablaze in Bihar

An Indian Army soldier has died in Bihar after allegedly being locked inside a Scorpio SUV, doused with petrol, and set on fire. The incident points to a deliberate and targeted attack on the serviceman. Authorities have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the killing. The case has drawn significant attention given the victim's status as a serving military personnel.

NYT Lawsuit Claims Microsoft and OpenAI Knowingly Scraped News Content

The New York Times has alleged in a lawsuit that Microsoft and OpenAI were aware that using news content to train their AI models constituted theft. The San Francisco-based OpenAI reportedly scraped content from over 10 million articles for its training data. Nearly one-third of that scraped content is said to have originated from the New York Times. The lawsuit suggests both companies proceeded despite understanding the legal and ethical implications of using such copyrighted material.

US Grants Visas to Iranian Delegation for UN General Assembly

The Trump administration has approved travel permissions for an Iranian delegation to attend the United Nations General Assembly next week. The clearance includes Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, according to a source familiar with the matter. The decision comes amid ongoing regional tensions and conflict involving Iran-linked forces. The UN General Assembly, held annually in New York, requires the US to grant access to foreign delegations as host nation. No further details about conditions or restrictions on the delegation's visit have been disclosed.

Chandra’s reappointment still needs shareholder nod, Trusts can block it

Agassi and Graf Sold Tiburon Estate at $3M Loss After Years on Market

Tennis legends Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf purchased a 3.5-acre estate in Tiburon, California, for approximately $23 million around the year 2000. The couple listed the property for $24.5 million in 2003, hoping to make a profit on the sale. However, the estate struggled to attract a buyer and remained on the market for nearly four years. It was eventually sold to investor Stuart Peterson in 2006 for $20 million, resulting in a $3 million loss for the pair.

Centre agrees to lower cut-off for NEET-SS admission

Federal judge jails man accused of death threats against Wyoming punter and family

Federal Judge Taylor McNeel revoked Edward James Porter's bond following an emergency hearing, ordering him held in custody until trial. Porter is accused of making repeated death threats against University of Wyoming punter Bart Edmiston Jr. and his family. The threats allegedly continued even while Edmiston's father was undergoing a medical procedure. In his ruling, Judge McNeel pointed to Porter's criminal history, the nature of the alleged threats, his flight risk, and the potential danger he poses to victims and the wider community.

Neha Aggarwal Sharma backs doubles events as India's best TT medal hopes at Asiad

Indian table tennis player Neha Aggarwal Sharma has identified the doubles events — mixed, men's, and women's — as India's strongest medal prospects at the Asian Games. She highlighted the country's progress, pointing to the men's doubles pair's rise to world No. 3 as evidence of a shifting mindset within the squad. However, Neha cautioned that India still requires another generation of players before it can consistently challenge dominant nations like China, Japan, and South Korea. She also addressed the absence of prominent paddler Manika Batra from the team's campaign.

Abhishek Sharma hits 30-ball ton vs Afghanistan, fastest T20I century by an Indian

Abhishek Sharma scored a stunning 108 off 34 balls against Afghanistan in the third and final T20I at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Thursday. His innings featured 11 sixes, further extending his lead in the six-hitting race of the series. The century came off just 30 balls, making it the fastest T20I hundred ever recorded by an Indian batter. It is also the quickest century by any batter from a Full Member nation against another Full Member nation in T20I cricket.

Tata group dispute: Panel sought 5-year term for Chandrasekaran early September

Candace Owens Disputes Mandatory Attendance at TPUSA High School Event in Nampa

Conservative commentator Candace Owens raised concerns about a Turning Point USA Club America event held at Nampa Christian School. Photos from the event showed over 500 high school students assembled in the school gymnasium. Owens alleged that student attendance was compulsory and that parents were barred from joining. The event also featured an appearance by Erika Kirk, which was separately celebrated online. The controversy has fueled broader debate about political organizations conducting outreach in schools, with key details about attendance policies still disputed.

Two US-Bound Ships Hit by Suspected Cyberattacks, Officials Say

US authorities have reported that two foreign-flagged vessels bound for the United States were apparently compromised by hackers. The incidents occurred on August 21 and August 24 aboard the two ships. Officials described the operation as unusual, though specific details about the nature of the compromise were not disclosed. The cyberattacks come amid a broader series of cyber incidents that media reports have linked to Iran.

PM Modi Marks 76th Birthday With Pledges Toward Viksit Bharat Vision

Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated his 76th birthday with a series of programmes and prayers held in his honour. The occasion was marked by events across the country, reflecting widespread participation from supporters and party members. Modi used the occasion to reaffirm his commitment to building a developed India, encapsulated in his Viksit Bharat vision. The Prime Minister called on citizens to continue working collectively toward this national development goal.

Private participation not at the cost of ISRO’s capabilities: Staff in fresh note

Before court today, Sir Sobha Singh Trust plea against RSS affiliate over rent dues of ’15 years’

CBI names 2 BHEL officials in FIR regarding missing 31 kg silver

Uttarakhand’s spiritual solution to stem migration – Rudraksh farming

Six months after docking, Iranian navy ship still in Kochi, with some crew members