Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite With Exynos 1380 SoC Launched in India

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite is now available to purchase in India, nearly a month after it was launched by the company in global markets. The Galaxy Tab S10 Lite tablet was unveiled by the company in August, and showcased at a Galaxy Event on September 5, where the company launched the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE. Meanwhile, the company has also announced that the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE will go on sale in India soon.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite Price in India, Availability

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite price in India starts at Rs. 30,999 for the base Wi-Fi only 6GB RAM + 128GB configuration, while the Wi-Fi only 8GB RAM + 256GB storage variant costs Rs. 40,999.

On the other hand, the price of the Galaxy Tab S10 Lite with 5G connectivity starts at Rs. 35,999 for the base option with the same RAM and storage capacity as the Wi-Fi only variant. The higher-end 5G-enabled model costs Rs. 45,999 in India.

The tablet is available to purchase via the Samsung India website and e-commerce websites in Coralred, Gray, and Silver colourways.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite Specifications

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite sports a 10.9-inch WUXGA+ (1,320×2,112 pixels) TFT touchscreen, delivering up to 600 nits of peak brightness, and Samsung's proprietary Vision Booster technology. It is powered by an Exynos 1380 SoC, coupled with up to 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. It also has a MicroSD card slot, with which users can expand the storage by up to 2TB.

For photos and videos, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite carries a single 8-megapixel rear camera on the back. Moreover, on the front, it features a 5-megapixel selfie camera. It also gets 5G, Bluetooth 5.3, and Wi-Fi 6 support for connectivity. The tablet also ships with an S Pen stylus in the box, which can be used for Samsung Notes and Circle to Search features. Additionally, it also supports the Samsung Book Cover Keyboard with a Galaxy AI Key, which is sold separately.

The new Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite packs an 8,000mAh battery. It measures 165.8×254.3×6.6mm in dimensions and weighs about 524g. It has support for a suite of third-party productivity apps, such as Goodnotes, Clip Studio Paint, LumaFusion, Notion, Noteshelf, ArcSite, Sketchbook, and Picsart. Moreover, the tech giant is offering the full version of Goodnotes free of charge for a year, a 20 percent discount on Clip Studio Paint subscription for the first year, along with a six-month free trial.

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Ex-India Star, Who Once Riled Up Miandad, Front-Runner To Be BCCI President

Former India wicket-keeper Kiran More has emerged as the most high-profile name in the race to become the next Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president, NDTV has learnt. Sources have confirmed that the BCCI top brass has reached out to a couple of high profile ex-cricketers from the West Zone. And while a former player from Saurashtra is also in the running, it is More who appears to be the unanimous choice of the state associations.

"It is going to be unanimous decision. Mostly all of the state associations are on the same page with the BCCI's eagerness to have Kiran More at the helm. We will get to know about the final decision shortly," sources told NDTV.

The development comes after Roger Binny stepped down on July 19, when he turned 70 - the age cap for office-bearers in the board. Since then, Vice-President Rajeev Shukla has been overseeing operations at the top.

IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal, in an exclusive interview to NDTV, revealed that the BCCI elections - originally scheduled for September 28 - are unlikely to be held this year. Instead, if consensus is reached, a candidate can be appointed unopposed without a formal election.

Kiran More: From Wicketkeeper to Administrator

Born in 1962, Kiran More represented India between 1984 and 1993, playing 49 Tests and 94 ODIs. Known for his agility behind the stumps and handy lower-order batting, he was part of India's Asia Cup-winning squads in 1988 and 1991. Kiran More was involved in one of the most defining images of India-Pakistan cricket rivalry. In an 1992 World Cup match in Sydney, More riled up Javed Miandad with his repeated appeals. Afer a point of time, Miandad mocked him by jumping up and down.

Miandad v More !#OnThisDay in 1992, Javed Miandad mimicked Kiran More's way of appealing by repeatedly jumping up & down. pic.twitter.com/wKCa2CzCAH

— (@Sachislife) March 4, 2023

After retirement, More made a seamless transition into cricket administration and coaching. He served as the Chairman of Selectors of the BCCI, where he played a pivotal role in grooming the next generation of cricketers. Later, he worked as a wicket-keeping consultant with Mumbai Indians in the IPL, and in 2019, was appointed Director of Cricket and interim coach of USA Cricket, helping restructure their pathways after the team earned ODI status.

Back home, More is currently the Chairman of the Cricket Advisory Committee of the Baroda Cricket Association.

A Crucial Juncture for Indian Cricket

If More takes over the presidency, it would mark a return of a former player to the top job, underscoring the BCCI's intent to bring more cricketing experience into its leadership. With India set to host several major global tournaments in the next few years, including the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup, his appointment could come at a critical moment.

For now, all eyes are on the BCCI's internal consensus - and if the widespread support for More translates into a unanimous elevation to the presidency.

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Oppo F31 Series Specifications Confirmed Ahead of India Launch

Oppo F31 series launch date was recently confirmed by the Chinese smartphone maker. Now, the company has published a microsite for the upcoming handset on the Oppo India website, which confirms several key specifications ahead of its arrival. The company has also shared the AnTuTu benchmark scores of the smartphone, which will be equipped with a Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC.. It will feature a triple rear camera setup, housed inside a circular camera island.

Oppo F31 Specifications (Expected)

The dedicated microsite of the upcoming Oppo F31 series reveals that the handset will be powered by a Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chipset. The company claims that the phone scored more than 8,90,000 points on the AnTuTu benchmarking platform. In smoothness, the company claims that the Oppo F31 Pro 5G series scored between 20,000 to 30,000 points at 40 degrees Celsius.

Moreover, the lineup will pack a 7,000mAh battery with 80W SuperVOOC Flash Charge support. It will be a 5G-enabled smartphone lineup. To prevent it from overheating, the Oppo F31 series is confirmed to carry a 5,219mm SuperCool VC (Vapour Chamber) system as well.

According to the microsite, the phones in the lineup are confirmed to come with “IP69+IP68+IP66” rating for dust and water resistance. Additionally, the microsite reveals that the Oppo F31 series features “Damage-proof” 360-degree armour body.

The promotional poster on the microsite shows two smartphones, one with a circular triple rear camera module in a golden colourway, and another with a squircle rear camera island in a blue shade. However, earlier leaks suggest that the upcoming lineup could include the Oppo F31 5G, Oppo F31 Pro 5G, and Oppo F31 Pro+ 5G.

Oppo recently announced that the Oppo F31 series will launch in India on September 15 at 12pm IST. Previous leaks suggest that it could be a mid-range offering. The standard Oppo F31 5G could be priced in India under Rs. 20,000, while the Oppo F31 Pro 5G and Oppo F31 Pro+ 5G could come with a price tag of under Rs. 30,000 and Rs. 35,000, respectively. The company will reportedly offer the standard model in blue, green and red colourways.

For optics, the entire Oppo F31 lineup is rumoured to feature a triple rear camera unit, headlined by a 50-megapixel primary shooter and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. On the front, it is said to carry a 32-megapixel selfie camera.

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Husband Impotent, His Ex-Cop Father Harassed Me To Bear Child: Pune Woman

A retired senior police officer in Pune has been accused of sexually harassing his daughter-in-law. A case has been registered against the former Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) following a complaint by his daughter-in-law, who has alleged sexual harassment and coercion at her marital home. 

The complaint also involves allegations not only against the retired officer but also against her husband and mother-in-law, police said. 

According to the police, the woman alleged that her husband was incapable of fathering a child. Instead of seeking medical consultation or exploring alternatives such as fertility treatment or adoption, the woman alleges that her husband and her mother-in-law pressured her to conceive a child through her father-in-law.

The woman has accused the father-in-law of repeatedly entering her room without consent and demanding sexual relations under the pretext of fulfilling the family's desire for a grandchild.

The couple was married five months ago. The woman and her husband travelled to Mahabaleshwar for their honeymoon around fifteen days after the wedding ceremony. However, according to her statement, the marriage was never consummated.

She has alleged that during the honeymoon, her husband refused to engage in physical relations. This, she claims, was due to his alleged impotence. The woman has stated in her complaint that her father-in-law not only made demands but also forcibly entered her room on multiple occasions. These intrusions, she has alleged, were accompanied by repeated demands that she submit to sexual acts with him.

The father-in-law's acts were endorsed by her husband and mother-in-law, she has stated in her complaint. 

All three have been named in the FIR and further investigation into the case is underway. 

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Insult To Women: BJP On Congress' AI Video Of PM Modi's Mother

The controversy over alleged abuse directed at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mother has barely died down, when the Bihar Congress, earlier today, posted a video that has the BJP fuming again. The AI-powered clip showed the Prime Minister dreaming his mother was rebuking him over his politics. The BJP said it was an insult to the Prime Minister's late mother, women, and the poor. 

Heeraben Modi had died in December 2022 at the age of 99. 

"The Congress party is once again insulting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mother. This is no longer the Congress of Gandhi; it has become a Congress of Gaali," said the BJP's Shehzad Poonawala. 

"Congress under Rahul Gandhi continues its insult of Honorable PM @narendramodi ji's mother. People of Bihar will give a befitting response to RJD & Congress that mock mothers and sisters of Bihar!" said the BJP's national spokesman Pradeep Bhandari. 

Mr Bhandari alleged that it was all happening at the behest of the Congress's Rahul Gandhi. In a video statement posted earlier, he said the Congress's 'Shahi Parivar' is insulting "mothers and sisters of Bharat".

"It is not just insensitive, it is sickening to see a party hate the poor of India so much! The Congress is anti-women and hates the poor people of the country," he said.

The last controversy over the Prime Minister's mother broke out at the end of August, when a video started circulating on social media. The video showed a group of young people allegedly abusing the Prime Minister and his mother from a stage decorated with images of Rahul Gandhi and Rashtriya Janata Dal's Tejashwi Yadav. 

As outrage swept the BJP, PM Modi launched a scathing attack on the Congress and the RJD. 

"You all know that my mother is no longer in this world. Some time ago, after completing 100 years of age, she left us all. My mother, who had nothing to do with politics, was subjected to vile abuses from the RJD-Congress platform. This is deeply saddening, painful, and distressing," he said. 

"The slang used on a Congress-RJD stage was not just for my mother, but for crores of mothers and sisters. Princes born in royal families won't understand the suffering of an underprivileged mother and her son's struggles," he said at the launch of a scheme for Bihar's women entrepreneurs in Bihar. Nearly 20 lakh women were on the video conference. 

"I want to tell those who abused my mother in front of the people of Bihar -- Modi might forgive you once, but the land of Bihar and India has never tolerated insult to a mother," PM Modi said.

The Opposition hit back, pointing out that while mothers and sisters should not be used as props in a political battle, the rules should apply to the BJP and its leaders also. 

"Yes, Prime Minister is right. No one has the right to abuse anyone's mother or sister. The same thing applies to him, too, when he spoke badly about Sonia Gandhi and all the women of Congress on his stage. The Prime Minister has not apologised for that to date. Bihar's daughter was abused during the elections," RJD's Rohini Acharya had said.

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Why France Is Protesting And What The "Block Everything" Movement Means

French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed Sebastien Lecornu as the country's fifth prime minister in less than two years, following the resignation of Francois Bayrou. 

Lecornu is set to take office on Wednesday just as France saw widespread protests led by a left-wing grassroots movement known as "Block Everything" (Bloquons tout). Analysts say Lecornu faces a baptism of fire, faced with a twin challenge - managing a politically fractured parliament and a highly mobilised public against the government's spending cuts and austerity measures.

In Rennes, demonstrators set a bus on fire and caused damage to a power line in the southwest. Around 200 arrests have taken place so far, authorities said.

What Is The "Block Everything" Movement?

The "Block Everything" collective is a citizen-led movement calling for boycott, civil disobedience, and solidarity in response to government policies. Unlike traditional strikes led by unions or political parties, the movement is independent, organised primarily through social media platforms such as X, TikTok, Telegram, and Facebook.

Supporters are using hashtags like #10septembre2025 and #10septembre to spread their message, encouraging actions such as:

• Boycotting major retailers like Carrefour, Amazon, and Auchan.
• Withdrawing money from banks
• Peaceful occupation of symbolic sites like town halls.
• Organising neighbourhood assemblies and strike funds.

Although the protests did not fully achieve their self-declared goal of "blocking everything," they caused widespread disruption and showed growing public anger.

Why Are People Protesting?

The immediate trigger is Francois Bayrou's 2026 budget, which proposes:

• Cutting 43.8 million Francs from the national budget
• Reducing the country's deficit
• Removing two national holidays
• Freezing pensions
• Slashing 5 billion Francs from healthcare

Who Supports It And Who Doesn't?

• Supporters: Predominantly left-wing voters, with 69 per cent of surveyed supporters having voted for former parliamentarian Jen-Luc Melenchon in the 2022 election.
• Opposition: Major unions have largely refused to participate, citing alternative strike dates (September 18). Only the hard-left CGT union is formally backing the protests.

Even before September 10, the protests caused significant disruption across the country. Demonstrators attempted to block highways in Bordeaux, while a cable fire in Toulouse affected rail traffic. Early actions in Paris led to 75 arrests, and the highway operator Vinci reported blockages in Marseille, Montpellier, Nantes, and Lyon.

To manage the unrest, Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau confirmed that 80,000 security personnel had been deployed nationwide.

Why Francois Bayrou Resigned

Nine months into his term after failing to secure support in the National Assembly for his deficit-cutting budget, Francois Bayrou quit the PM's office. He had replaced Michel Barnier, who also stepped down in December after losing a no-confidence vote.

With no clear solution to the parliamentary deadlock, some parties, including far-right leader Marine Le Pen, called for fresh elections.

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"Message To All Of Middle East": Israeli Official's Warning Amid Doha Strikes

Several explosions rocked Doha, the capital of Qatar, on Tuesday. The Israeli military has confirmed the air strikes in an operation targeting senior leaders of Palestinian group Hamas. Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana, in a post on X uploaded a video of an explosion in Doha, and wrote, "This is a message to the entire Middle East".

هذه رسالة لكل الشرق الأوسط pic.twitter.com/K9b5klGKMx

— Amir Ohana - אמיר אוחנה (@AmirOhana) September 9, 2025

This is the first time Israel has launched an operation in Qatar. Per CNN, the strike was months in the making. "The IDF (Israeli military) and ISA (security agency) conducted a precise strike targeting the senior leadership of the Hamas terrorist organisation," the military said.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office had claimed the attack as "wholly independent" after Israeli media reported the attack as one given a "green light" by US President Donald Trump. A statement from the PM's office said, "Israel initiated it, Israel conducted it, and Israel takes full responsibility."

Qatar has long served as the mediator in talks between Israel and Hamas as the latter's exiled leadership has been based there, even before the latest conflict in Gaza.

The attack came in the same week Trump had said that he was giving a "last warning" to Hamas for a ceasefire. Although the group called the warning a "humiliating surrender document", the group said it would respond.

Qatar has condemned the attack, terming it as a "cowardly Israeli attack" on the political headquarters of Hamas. Foreign Ministry spokesman Majed al-Ansari called it a "flagrant violation of all international laws and norms."

Israel's Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich praised the attack by Israeli military saying that terrorists will never have immunity from Israel anywhere in the world, and praised IDF's decision and execution.

A White House official has confirmed that Israel informed the US about the attack in advance, according to AFP.

This is not the first time Ohana has made such a post. On 20th July, the IDF had launched an attack on Hudaydah Port in Al Hudaydah, Yemen, in response to Houthi attacks. Ohana had posted a video of the attack on X, with the same message, "This is a message to the entire Middle East".
 

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Suryakumar's Handshake With PCB Chief Mohsin Naqvi Gets Brutal Reaction

Suryakumar Yadav, the Indian cricket team captain at the Asia Cup, was in focus on Tuesday at the captains' press conference. Ahead of the high-voltage clash between India and Pakistan on September 14, India's T20 skipper Suryakumar Yadav, emphasised that aggression is essential in cricket and believes that without aggression, it's challenging to succeed in the sport. India will kick off their campaign against the UAE on Wednesday in Dubai, whereas Pakistan will clash with Oman at the same venue on Friday. "Aggression is always there on the field, and without aggression, I don't think you can play this sport, and I am sure I am very excited to take the field," Suryakumar Yadav told the media.

Pakistan skipper Salman Ali Agha responded to Suryakumar Yadav's comments, emphasising that every player is distinct with their own approach to the game. "You don't need to say anything to any player because everyone is individually very different. If someone wants to be aggressive on the field, they are more than welcome to do that," Agha told the media.

Even after the press conference ended, the duo was in the limelight. Salman went off the stage even as other captains were shaking hands. That led to social media chatter that Suryakumar and Salman ignored each other. However, it was later seen that SKY and Salman had indeed shaken hands off stage. Another video went viral, where Suryakumar Yadav can be seen greeting Mohsin Naqvi, the Pakistan Cricket Board and the Asian Cricket Council chief. That gesture was not well-received by most on social media.

An Indian Captain posing for pictures & shaking hands with the Federal Home Minister of Pakistan is peak shamelessness on BCCI's part. Mohsin Naqvi has blood on his hands and was calling for India's destruction during Op Sindoor!! #AsiaCup pic.twitter.com/zZXa4ig595

— Atishay Jain (@AtishayyJain96) September 9, 2025

Captain Suryakumar Yadav handshake with Pakistan's interior minister Mohsin Naqvi who recently given India a threat after Operation Sindoor.

I don't know how these people see their faces in mirror. They kill our innocent people & here we are handshaking with them. Shameful!! pic.twitter.com/QXZCHpMmcb

— Rajiv (@Rajiv1841) September 9, 2025

From boycott to handshake ,India captain SKY meet Mohsin naqvi pic.twitter.com/dZ0BhSEh8K

— Huzaifa khan (@HuzaifaKhan021) September 9, 2025

In their previous clash in the T20 Asia Cup back in 2022, Pakistan got the better of India, defeating them by 5 wickets. Mohammad Nawaz was named Player of the Match for his 42 runs off 20 balls with the bat and a wicket with the ball.

India will play their final group-stage fixture against Oman on September 19 in Abu Dhabi. After the group stage, the tournament will proceed to the Super 4, where the top two teams from each group will qualify.

If India finishes at the top of Group A, all of their Super 4 matches will be held in Dubai. If India finishes second, one of their Super 4 clashes will be held in Abu Dhabi, and the remaining two in Dubai. The Super 4 stage will run from September 20 to 26.

Dubai will host the final, which is scheduled for September 28.

Team India squad for Asia Cup: Suryakumar Yadav (C), Shubman Gill (VC), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Sanju Samson (WK), Harshit Rana, Rinku Singh.

Reserve players: Prasidh Krishna, Washington Sundar, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Yashasvi Jaiswal.

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Salman Objected To Malaika's Outfit In Munni Badnaam Hui, Reveals Director

As Dabangg gears up to mark its 15th anniversary, director Abhinav Kashyap has opened up about some behind-the-scenes stories from the blockbuster. One of the highlights of the film was the chartbuster item number Munni Badnaam Hui, featuring Malaika Arora. However, the director revealed that convincing Salman Khan and Arbaaz Khan to let Malaika be a part of the track wasn't easy.

What's Happening

• Speaking to SCREEN, Abhinav Kashyap said that both Salman and Arbaaz initially had reservations about Malaika doing the number. According to him, Arbaaz wasn't comfortable with his then-wife being labelled an "item girl," while Salman raised objections over Malaika's outfits in the song.
• "Arbaaz and Salman, no matter whatever they say, are actually very conservative Muslims. Malaika also had her own differences with Salman over her outfits. They want their women covered up. So, they didn't want her to do the item song," the director shared.
• Abhinav added that it was ultimately Malaika's confidence that led to her casting. "But, Malaika is a strong and independent woman, she makes her own choices. When she was offered this, she said yes. It took some persuasion for Arbaaz to agree. She told him that it's nothing vulgar, just dancing only, and it's all family around in the song, what are you scared of? And of course, that song went on to break so many records," he said.
• The filmmaker also mentioned that Salman altered the original vision of the track by insisting on appearing in it, which reduced Sonu Sood's screen space. "Salman insisted that this is the best song, I have to be in it. So, I made him arrive a paragraph before in the song," Abhinav further revealed.

Background

Abhinav Kashyap chose Malaika Arora for Munni Badnaam Hui because of her proven dancing skills in songs like Chaiyyaa Chaiyyaa and Hoth Rasiley. "She didn't do much acting roles. We needed someone who can carry the song well on her shoulders. She is a great dancer. Someone who is less on the camera, people get more curious to see them," he explained.

Interestingly, Sonu Sood, who played Chedi Singh in Dabangg, had earlier said that the song was originally meant to feature him with Malaika. However, Salman stepped in, leaving Sonu disappointed at the time. 

Arbaaz Khan and Malaika Arora were married in 1998, and after 18 years together, they separated in 2016 and officially divorced in 2017. Despite going their separate ways, they continue to co-parent their son, Arhaan. 

ALSO READ: Salman Khan Breaks Silence On 'Ruining' Lives In Bollywood: "Kaunsa Career Khaya Maine? Agar Khaoon Na..."

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US Open Final LIVE: Alcaraz vs Sinner Clash Delayed. The Reason Is Donald Trump

Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner LIVE Updates, US Open Men's Singles Final: World No. 1 Jannik Sinner takes on World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz in the US Open men's singles final. It is the third straight Grand Slam final between the two tennis titans, having faced previously in the French Open and Wimbledon finals in 2025. Both Alcaraz and Sinner are gunning for their second US Open title. Meanwhile, the start of the final has been briefly delayed due to extra security measures being taken for the arrival of US President Donald Trump.

Here are the Live Score and Updates from Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner, US Open Men's Singles Final -

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Tanya's Family Issues Statement Amid Backlash, "Please Keep Us Out Of This"

Bigg Boss 19 has really done what it does best, keeping everyone glued to their screens with drama, tension, and plenty of heated moments. And if there's one contestant who's been at the heart of all the buzz, it's Tanya Mittal.

The social media influencer has been making headlines for her superiority-based statements in the house ever since the show started.

Like every season, the contestants face intense scrutiny from both viewers and social media. Tanya, too, has been at the centre of debates, drawing both criticism and support. Amid the ongoing chatter, her parents have now broken their silence.

In a statement shared by Tanya's team on Instagram, her parents spoke of their "mix of emotions" as they watched Tanya on such a big stage. They said nothing makes them prouder than seeing their daughter shine, but it also pains them to see her being "pulled down" and targeted by those who don't know her.

"We cannot explain the mix of emotions we feel seeing our Tanya on the country's biggest reality show. As parents, nothing makes us prouder than watching her win hearts. But at the same time, nothing hurts more than seeing her being pulled down, made a target, and spoken about so cruelly by people who don't even know her heart."

"To everyone questioning her or throwing allegations, we have only one request: please wait until her journey is complete before passing judgments. She deserves that much. Your reels and allegations may win you attention, but they leave scars that last a lifetime," they added.

Her parents also urged people to "keep us, her family, out of this," adding that the negativity directed at Tanya affects them deeply as well.

"And please... we ask with folded hands, keep us, her family, out of this. This is a very difficult time for us. We never imagined that our daughter, whom we raised with nothing but love, would be subjected to such negativity on such a public stage. Every harsh word cuts us too, in ways you may never understand.

All we can hope is that humanity and kindness prevail. Until then, we continue to stand by our Tanya, with love and faith. We love you, stay strong like the boss we raised you to be," the statement concluded.

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Tanya Mittal is an influencer, entrepreneur, podcaster, and former model. With more than 2.5 million followers on Instagram, she is known for sharing motivational content, spiritual stories, and lifestyle posts. She was crowned Miss Asia Tourism 2018 and represented India at the Miss Asia Tourism Universe pageant in Lebanon, where she won recognition on an international level. She is currently winning hearts inside the Bigg Boss house.

Viewers can watch 'Bigg Boss 19' on Colors and JioHotstar.

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1 Killed, Several Injured After Blast At Cricket Stadium In Pakistan

At least one person was killed and several others injured in an explosion while a cricket match was being played in Pakistan's northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Saturday, police said.

The blast occurred at Kausar Cricket Ground in Khar tehsil of Bajaur district. Bajaur District Police Officer Waqas Rafique confirmed that the blast was carried out through an improvised explosive device, the Dawn newspaper reported.

A man was killed while several others, including children, sustained injuries, police said. The injured were shifted to a nearby hospital.

(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)

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Video: Egg Thrown At Imran Khan's Sister Outside Pakistan Jail, 2 Arrested

In a horrible incident Aleema Khanum, sister of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, had an egg thrown at her outside Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi.

The hearing for the Toshakhana case had taken place earlier and she was addressing the press when the episode happened.

The video footage shows the egg hitting her chin and then falling on her clothes, a woman can be heard shouting, "Who the hell is this?" and "Kisne kiya yeh (Who did this)." Khanum, although shocked, reacted calmly saying, "Koi baat nahi, jaane do".

Strongly condemn the disgraceful act of throwing an egg at Aleema Khanum, sister of former Prime Minister Imran Khan. No political disagreement should ever justify such disrespect. Pakistan's politics need dialogue, not humiliation. #AleemaKhanum #StayStrongAleemaKhan pic.twitter.com/U5e2J1djPc

— SAQIB (@saqibhussaiinn) September 5, 2025

The video that was caught on camera is now being widely circulated on social media.

The police have arrested two women for hurling the egg at Khanum. According to the police, the women were Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supporters and the egg was thrown at her after she skipped a question posed to her by journalists.

Journalists had asked her questions regarding reporter Tayyab Baloch who was trolled after raising allegations against her on social media. He had asked Aleema questions regarding purchase of a property with donation funds. Baloch also claimed that the PTI team had started a campaign against him and that he also received a threat.

Journalists asked Aleema, "You did not answer the question; instead, Tayyab Baloch was threatened. Is asking a question a crime? Do you only respond to questions of your choice?"

PTI supporters have condemned the act. One user on X wrote, "...Such behavior is not only unethical but also unfortunate, as it turns political disagreements into insults and attacks. Differences of opinion are one thing, but civility and respect should never be abandoned.", another claimed, "This disgraceful act is by Asim Munir and the Noon League; these people are extremely afraid of Khan and his family."

Khan has been accused of unlawfully buying and selling gifts kept inside a government owned department called the Toshakhana, or treasure house. The Toshakhana houses gifts received by prime ministers, presidents, ministers, members of parliament and other government officials.

He was later sentenced to prison in August 2023 for three years for selling gift items worth more than 140 million Pakistani rupees ($500,000).

The Toshakhana case against Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi has been adjourned on Friday and the next hearing is scheduled for September 8.
 

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A Rekha And Imran Khan Marriage Designed By Her Mother? Old Report Goes Viral

Bollywood's eternal diva Rekha has always been a subject of intrigue. Among the many stories that have surrounded her over the decades, one that continues to resurface is her rumoured romance with former Pakistani cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan.

What's Happening

• According to a Star Report from 1985, which resurfaced years later and went viral on social media, Rekha and Imran Khan were often spotted together during the 1980s. Their frequent appearances fuelled rumours that their bond was more than just friendship, with gossip columns abuzz about a possible wedding on the horizon.
• Onlookers were convinced that love was blossoming between them, noting their chemistry at events. As the report put it, "Those who saw Rekha and Imran enjoying each other's company at the beach were struck by their closeness and were thus convinced that they loved each other deeply and passionately".
• Another twist to the tale was Rekha's mother, Pushpavalli's, apparent admiration for Imran. Reports suggested that she believed he would make a suitable partner for her daughter and even visited a najoomi (astrologer) in Delhi to seek clarity on the match.
• The report noted, "She had gone to Delhi and consulted a najoomi if Imran could be an ideal suitor to her daughter. No one knows what the najoomi had said, but Rekha's mother was convinced that Imran could be a welcome addition to her family".

Background

Despite the glamorous outings, the whispers of romance, and her mother's support, the much-talked-about marriage between Rekha and Imran Khan never materialised. Eventually, both went their separate ways, leaving behind one of Bollywood's most intriguing half-rumours, half-mysteries. Neither Rekha nor Imran ever confirmed being romantically involved in the past.

ALSO READ: When Rekha Opened Up About Husband Mukesh Aggarwal's Suicide: "Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me"

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1st Time In ODI History: SA's 26-Year Old Star Shatters Huge World Record

South African batter Matthew Breetzke continued his dream run in ODI cricket, becoming the first player to register scores of fifty-plus in each of his first five ODIs. Breetzke accomplished this feat during his side's second ODI against England at Lord's on Thursday. In the match, Breetzke went on to score 85 in 77 balls, with seven fours and three sixes at a strike rate of over 110. However, an absolute peach of a delivery from pacer Jofra Archer meant he missed out on his second ODI ton.

Also, his score of 85 is the highest by a Proteas batter in an ODI at Lord's, surpassing Herschelle Gibbs' 74 runs in 2008.

Also, he has joined the elite list of Jonty Rhodes, Quinton de Kock, Heinrich Klaasen for securing joint-most fifty-plus scores for South Africa in ODIs.

Now in five ODIs, Breetske has scored 463 runs in five innings at an average of 92.60, with a century and four half-centuries, with the best score of 150.

Coming to the match, England won the toss and elected to field first. A 73-run opening stand between Aiden Markram (49 in 64 balls, with six fours and a six) and Ryan Rickelton (35 in 33 balls, with five fours) started things for Proteas. Later, half-centuries from Breetzke (85) and Tristan Stubbs (58 in 62 balls, with two fours and a six) and a quickfire 20-ball 42 (three fours and three sixes) from Dewald Brevis proved to be instrumental in taking Proteas to 330/8 in their 50 overs.

Jofra Archer (4/62) was the pick of the bowlers for England, while spinner Adil Rashid (2/33) also delivered an unbelievable 10-over spell for the Proteas.

England need to chase down 330 to save the series which they are trailing by 1-0.

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"Where Are You Today?" Congressman's Tariff Message For Indian Americans

A prominent American lawmaker has called out President Donald Trump for "destroying" decades of bipartisan work to build the India-US strategic partnership with his hefty and punitive tariffs on New Delhi. And Trump is doing so just because India did not nominate him for the Nobel Peace Prize while Pakistan did, said Indian American Congressman Ro Khanna, the co-chair of the US-India caucus.

"Trump is destroying 30 years of bipartisan work to build the US-India strategic partnership because Modi refuses to nominate him for a Nobel Peace Prize. He imposed higher tariffs of 50% on India than China," said the lawmaker, questioning how many Indian Americans who had voted for Trump have spoken out over the tariffs.

The US has imposed over 50% tariffs on Indian goods, which includes a 25% levy on New Delhi's Russian oil imports. This is higher than Brazil and China, Mr Khanna noted.

Read: "We Get Along With India Very Well, But...": Trump Amid Tariff Tension

He said the tariffs are hurting Indian leather and textiles exports into the US, as well as American manufacturers and exports into India, echoing the concern of several former diplomats and officials that Trump policies are driving India towards China and Russia.

His comments came a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's talks with China's Xi Jinping and Russia's Vladimir Putin at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in China offered great optics and sent a strong message to the West.

Mr Khanna sounded the "five-alarm fire", which denotes a rare emergency, and accused the President of undermining 30 years of efforts to strengthen the US-India alliance.

Decoding the tariff game and geopolitical developments, Mr Khanna pointed out that Trump imposed such high tariffs on India because New Delhi did not recognise him as a peacemaker during its recent conflict with Pakistan.

Read: "Rebuke To Trump": What US Media Reported On PM Modi, Putin Meeting

"Prime Minister Modi refused to nominate Donald Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize, while Pakistan did. And India has said that the border dispute with Pakistan is an internal matter, refusing to give Donald Trump credit," said the Congressman in a video message.

The Nobel angle to tariffs has been widely reported despite Trump's claim that his tariffs on India seek to undo what he calls unfair trade practices and oil imports from Russia.

But the US can't allow Trump's ego to destroy the relationship with India, asserted Ro Khanna, calling on Indian Americans to speak up against him.

"We can't allow the ego of Donald Trump to destroy a strategic relationship with India that is key to ensuring that America leads and not China. To all those Indian Americans who voted for Donald Trump, I'm asking you, where are you today while he destroys this relationship?" said the US lawmaker.

Mr Khanna posted his video message while sharing a post by Indian American businessman Vinod Khosla that said he did not vote for Trump. "If he ever wins the Nobel, I will stop caring about who wins the Nobel. It will be desecrated, dirtbag medal," the billionaire had said in his post.

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Salesforce Cuts 4,000 Jobs, CEO Explains Why: "I Needed Fewer Heads"

Salesforce, the parent company of Slack, recently eliminated approximately 4,000 roles in its customer support division, reducing the team from around 9,000 to 5,000 employees. This move, announced on September 1, is part of a broader strategic shift toward integrating "agentic" AI into core operations. During an appearance on the Logan Bartlett Show podcast, CEO Marc Benioff explained the rationale behind the move, emphasising efficiency gains and redeployment of human talent to higher-value areas.

Mr Benioff directly attributed the layoffs to AI's ability to automate routine customer interactions, stating, "I was able to rebalance my headcount on my support. I reduced it from 9,000 heads to about 5,000 because I need fewer heads."

He highlighted how Salesforce's AI now manages about 50% of customer conversations, allowing the company to streamline operations without sacrificing service quality. Notably, this "agentic layer" includes an omnichannel supervisor that monitors interactions between human and digital agents, escalating complex issues to people when necessary.

The CEO framed this as a forward-looking strategy to define "the next generation of the enterprise," where AI and humans collaborate seamlessly.

In the podcast, Mr Benioff also noted that AI has already eliminated a massive backlog of over 100 million uncontacted sales leads accumulated over 26 years due to staffing limitations.

"The agentic sales is calling all the people who have been trying to get in touch with us over the last 26 years. The agentic sales is having conversations with them and deeply integrating it through our omni-channel supervisor to our new agentic sales product", he said, crediting AI for breaking tasks into smaller steps and boosting productivity.

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Notably, Salesforce deployed Agentforce at the start of the year, resulting in a decline in support cases and eliminating the need to backfill support engineer roles.

"At the start of this year, we deployed help.agentforce.com. Because of the benefits and efficiencies of Agentforce, we've seen the number of support cases we handle decline, and we no longer need to actively backfill support engineer roles. We've successfully redeployed hundreds of employees into other areas like professional services, sales, and customer success," a Salesforce spokesperson explained. 

Mr Benioff's comments mark a shift from his earlier stance. Just two months prior, in July 2025, he told Fortune that AI would augment rather than replace workers, insisting "the humans are not going away" and dismissing fears of mass unemployment due to AI's limitations in accuracy.

He stressed the need for "the human in the loop" for fact-checking. However, the rapid adoption of agentic AI has made these reductions "unavoidable," according to Mr Benioff, as the technology now handles half of customer service tasks.

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Millionaire's Firm 'Review Bombed' After He Took Cap From Child At US Open

Polish CEO Piotr Szczerek and his company are at the receiving end of public ire after he was seen snatching a signed hat from a young fan at the US Open. Not long after the video of Mr Szczerek's act, described by many on social media as "embarrassing", went viral, his company, Drogbruk, was bombarded with negative reviews.

The clip shows Polish tennis player Kamil Majchrzak offering the cap he used during his match at the US Open to a young fan in the crowd. But Szczerek, standing next to the child, snatched it.

Polish CEO Piotr Szczerek's company review bombed after taking child's hat at @usopen. Users on Polish forums labelled him “embarrassing” and a “thief,” with Drogbruk's rating drop to 1.1 in trustpilot. He needs to pay the price for what he did. pic.twitter.com/ufGNDbYTHB

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Users on Polish forums called the CEO a "thief," while Drogbruk saw its Trustpilot rating fall sharply to 1.1 stars. Some even said that he and his company should be banned from joining the sports events or sponsoring anything related.

Even on Google, the company received just 1.2 stars from 592 reviews. One review read, "The CEO of this company doesn't have any morals; stealing from children and then defending himself in public. Don't ever do business with this company."

Another read, "Top-level management steal from children in broad daylight, then laugh about it. Definitely not someone to do business with under any circumstances (sic)."

Majchrzak described the incident as "some kind of confusion" to The New York Post, saying that he didn't immediately realise that Szczerek had taken the hat. He suggested that Szczerek's actions may have been impulsive, "in the moment of heat, in the moment of emotions."

Szczerek said he thought that the hat was meant for him, specifically for his sons, who had earlier asked Majchrzak for autographs. He said he didn't realise it was actually meant for the young boy. He said he apologised to the child and his family for taking the hat and then returned it, reported Forbes.

"I made a serious mistake. In the midst of the excitement and celebration, I believed the tennis player was handing his cap to me - for my sons, who had previously asked for autographs," he said. 

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Boney Kapoor Confirms Diljit Dosanjh's No Entry 2 Exit

The much-anticipated sequel to the 2005 blockbuster No Entry has hit a roadblock as actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh has stepped away from the project. The movie, directed by Anees Bazmee and produced by Boney Kapoor, was set to roll in October 2025 with a new cast featuring Varun Dhawan and Arjun Kapoor. 

What's Happening

• Confirming that Diljit Dosanjh is not a part of No Entry 2, Boney Kapoor told NDTV, "Yes, we have parted in good spirits as the dates were not aligning with our requirements, hopefully, we will soon do a Punjabi film together".
• Reports suggest that Diljit's packed schedule, particularly his Aura Tour across Australia and New Zealand from October 26 to November 13, clashed with the film's shoot. The actor-singer is currently one of the busiest names in both music and cinema, balancing back-to-back projects with his international tours.

Background

At a recent event, Boney Kapoor admitted that not being able to bring back the original trio (Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor, and Fardeen Khan) remains a sore point. "Yeh humara loss hai that we could not retain the same star cast. We waited for almost 8 to 10 years but somehow things didn't happen. We will miss them. And now we are trying to give a fresh start with a younger lot of actors. But at the same time, we will miss Salman, we will miss Anil and Fardeen. They were the original three boys in No Entry. And they were most loved," he shared.

The original No Entry, which also featured Bipasha Basu, Esha Deol, Lara Dutta, and Celina Jaitly, completed 20 years on August 26. In 2024, Boney Kapoor and Bazmee officially announced the sequel with a younger star cast, promising a fresh spin on the comedy that became one of the biggest hits of 2005.

ALSO READ: Anees Bazmee Felt "Pain" For Not Having Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor In No Entry Sequel

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Akram Or Bumrah - Who Is Greatest? Pakistan Great Ends Long-Standing Debate

Cricket in the Indian subcontinent has not only seen exceptional spinners but also terrific pacers. During the 1990s, Pakistan boasted a range of legendary pacers like Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, and Shoaib Akhtar. Back then, the Indian cricket team was more reliant on its batters. However, from the time Virat Kohli became the Indian cricket team captain in the mid-2010s, a renewed effort was made to nurture effective and lethal pacers. The result is the emergence of players like Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, and Mohammed Siraj.

This also gave rise to social media debates on whether Bumrah is better than Wasim Akram. Now, the Pakistani cricket great himself has answered the question.

"Jasprit Bumrah is a wonderful bowler. He has an odd action, has pace, and credit to the Indian cricket board for the way they manage him and their mindset. Comparisons between the 90s and now are impossible. He is right-handed and I am a left-armer. We keep social media debates—Begano ki Shadi Me Abdulla Diwana. Neither I care nor he cares. They are fighting among themselves. He is a modern-day great. I was in my era. I did my job. He is a very impressive bowler, I must say," said Akram on GEOTV's Haarna Mana Hai show.

Wasim Akram talking about Bumrah's greatness and the useless comparision b/w 2 great bowlers of different eras in his latest interview #Bumrah #WasimAkram #AsiaCup pic.twitter.com/4lBJhlcVTN

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Recently, Wasim Akram, Pakistan great and one of the most lethal pacers in the history of the game, was impressed by Mohammed Siraj's show in England and termed his performance as “the best" he has seen in the recent past.

"I rarely watch cricket when I'm not working, but I was glued to the last day. Siraj was full of hunger and passion – it was an incredible effort. To bowl nearly 186 overs across five Tests and still be that fiery on the final day shows remarkable stamina and mental strength. He's not just a support bowler anymore. He's leading the attack and doing it with heart. Even when a catch went down– that of Brook – he didn't lose focus. That's the mark of a fighter. Test cricket is alive and kicking," Akram said in an interview to Telecom Asia Sport.  

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