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1. Rahul Gandhi Attacks PM Modi, RSS in U.S.: ‘People Have Stopped Fearing BJP After Lok Sabha Results’

The most audacious thing to say was by the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, while addressing the diaspora in Dallas, Texas, on Monday. The fear of the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has greatly reduced in the country after the recent Lok Sabha election results, said Rahul.

He reflected upon his first speech in Parliament after election to Abhayamudra, or a fearlessness sign, an abiding symbol across all religions of India. The BJP failed to comprehend or tolerate that idea of fearlessness, he added.

He further said the weakening fear of the BJP was visible the moment the election results were declared. “We saw a fundamental transformation in the minutes that came after the results – the fear of the BJP and the Prime Minister disappeared. It wasn’t a victory for Rahul Gandhi or Congress, but for the people of India embracing democracy,” said Gandhi.

Of course, Gandhi took to RSS: “While the parent organisation of the BJP looks at India as a single idea, my party believes in the plurality of ideas.” He further said, “The RSS believes in a singular idea of India, but we see India as a multiplicity of ideas. Everyone should have space to dream, whichever caste, language, religion, tradition, or history they belong to. This was the essence of our battle during the elections, and the people knew that the Prime Minister was indeed attacking the very foundation of our Constitution,” said Gandhi.

2. Kalindi Express Narrowly Escapes Major Accident After Hitting LPG Cylinder in UP’s Kanpur; FIR Filed

A major tragedy was averted late on Sunday night in Uttar Pradesh’s Kanpur as the Prayagraj-Bhiwani Kalindi Express rammed into an LPG cylinder which was intentionally placed on the tracks. Authorities have termed the incident an attempt to derail.

The speeding Kalindi Express was on its way towards its destination when it rammed into the cylinder near Shivrajpur in Kanpur. “This was a deliberate attempt to derail the train by placing the LPG cylinder on the tracks,” a senior police official said.

The locomotive pilot, upon noticing the object on the track, had applied emergency brakes. However, the train did strike the cylinder, but fortunately, it had become dislodged from the tracks and thus a catastrophic derailment was averted.

An FIR has been registered and two persons have been taken into custody for questioning. Six teams have been formed to pursue the case relentlessly, while Railway Protection Force is also investigating the case.

3. Rishabh Pant Opens Up on Ravi Shastri’s Influence: ‘He Gave Me the License to Express Myself’

Rishabh Pant gears up for his long-awaited return to Tests, having last played one almost a year ago after a serious car accident in 2022. The wicketkeeper-batter has been drafted into the side ahead of the upcoming Test against Bangladesh as he returns to the format in which he has become one of the mainstays of this Indian team.

Pant, who played his last Test against Bangladesh in December 2022 ahead of the accident, credited former head coach Ravi Shastri for giving him license to express himself on the cricket field. Under Shastri, Pant was given license to play his natural game and that has been the key behind his success.

Pant has already made a roaring comeback into white-ball cricket, playing an instrumental role in India’s victory in the 2024 T20 World Cup in Barbados. His return to Test cricket, where he had many match-winning performances-most notably the unbeaten 89 against Australia in the historic Gabba Test in 2021-is already being waited with bated breath by fans and cricket enthusiasts alike.

4. Stree 2 Overtakes Pathaan at Box Office as Shraddha Kapoor’s Film Becomes Second Highest Grossing Hindi Film

Stree 2, starring Shraddha Kapoor in the main lead of this horror-comedy, crossed a big milestone as it surpassed Pathaan to become the second highest-grossing Hindi film in India. The film, directed by Amar Kaushik, featuring Rajkummar Rao in an important role, has been breaking records ever since it hit the theatres.

It took its total domestic box office collection on Saturday to ₹516.25 crore nett, thus emerging third by beating the Hindi version of Baahubali 2: The Conclusion. With Pathaan now falling behind, Stree 2 is only behind two Shah Rukh Khan blockbusters from last year – Jawan and Pathaan.

5. The GOAT Box Office Collection Day 4: Vijay’s Film Continues Strong Weekend Performance

The GOAT, an action drama featuring Thalapathy Vijay in the lead, had a phenomenal opening weekend as the domestic India collections crossed ₹100 crore. Helmed by Venkat Prabhu, the film witnessed excellent box office returns, especially on the occasion of the festive holiday Ganesh Chaturthi.

It had a fantastic opening and raked in ₹44 crore on the first day of its release in all languages. The collection fell to ₹25.5 crore on Friday but rose again on Saturday to ₹34.2 crores, making the total weekend collection exceed ₹100 crores. As Vijay inches further into what looks like a future in politics, all eyes are looking at his next steps.

6. Indian-Origin YouTuber Creates 6.74-Foot iPhone, Enters World Record

Internet personality and YouTuber Mrwhosetheboss, real name Arun Rupesh Maini of Indian origin, created the largest iPhone ever assembled and set a new world record; it stands at an incredible height of 6.74 feet. The record-breaking model of the iPhone 15 Pro Max, built by Maini in collaboration with Matthew Perks, alias DIYPerks, is a working model full of unique features.

Constructed with an 88-inch OLED TV, the big iPhone sends texts and emails, runs apps, and can even take pictures. The charging of this big piece is done using a huge USB-C cable.

Maini said, “Growing up in the 1990s, I spent every Sunday afternoon reading Guinness World Records books. Getting this award feels like some sort of full-circle moment. I couldn’t be more proud of our team and Matt for accomplishing what had never been done before .”

7. China to Fully Open Manufacturing, Healthcare Sectors to Foreign Investment

In what is a major fillip to its economy, China today announced that it was going to throw open the manufacturing and healthcare sectors fully to foreign investments. The NDRC confirmed that remaining restrictions on foreign investments in the manufacturing sector would be lifted on November 1.

This decision is part of the wider plan by China to rejuvenate its economy by attracting foreign capital in key industries. The NDRC also said that the government is considering revising policies favoring more foreign investment in the service industry.

Abolishing such curbs, for instance, would amount to revising Chinese majority control in certain manufacturing areas and even a ban on investments by foreigners in Chinese herbal medication production. By doing away with such curbs, China intends to lure more foreign investors and spur economic activity accordingly.

8. HDFC Bank Hikes 3-Month Lending Rates: Latest MCLR and Other Rate Updates for September 2024

HDFC Bank has hiked its MCLR by 5 bps for the 3-month tenure. New interest rates will range between 9.10% and 9.45%. This move comes after the bank recently raised its MCLR rate, which came into effect on September 7, 2024.

MCLR is the minimum rate of interest that a bank can lend, and this rate acts as a yardstick for many types of loans, like home loans, personal loans, and business loans.

Presently, the benchmark Prime Lending Rate of HDFC Bank is 17.90% p.a., while the undefined revised rate is 9.40%, both with effect from June 18, 2024.

9. Jennifer Lopez’s Golden Globes Look at TIFF Criticized: ‘Why So Bland?

Jennifer Lopez set the headlines on fire with her red carpet daredevil stunts at TIFF 2024, but the star’s look which came forward for the Golden Globes party was just ‘not it’ for the fans. Jennifer Lopez attended for the new movie Unstoppable and wore a see-through nude dress along with Sabyasachi jewels.

Yet, it’s a look that, star power or not, quickly roasted the look online, with many of her fans labeling it “bland” and a disappointment. Comments included, “Why is this so bland?”, while another asked, “What’s happening with that dress?”.

Some of her fans came to her defense, praising her choice of attire. Comments on the post read, “Jenny from the block is back “, and also “Our Queen is glowing”.

10. Tommy Hilfiger Takes New York Fashion Week on Location to the Staten Island Ferry with Nautical Runway Show

Meanwhile, Tommy Hilfiger was all about New York City – and the nautical life – as he presented his runway show on a decommissioned Staten Island Ferry. The designer’s Sunday night show was about music, too – featuring a live musical performance by Wu-Tang Clan members Ghostface Killah, Method Man, and Raekwon. It was curated by Questlove.

This season, we’re inspired by nautical themes-but with a modern, preppy, all-American twist. We wanted to show this on the water, and when we found out the Staten Island Ferry was available, it was the perfect fit,” said Hilfiger.

The ferry’s name was the John F. Kennedy; it had been running as a Staten Island Ferry until being decommissioned in 2021. It was purchased by investors that included actor-comedian Pete Davidson and “Saturday Night Live’s” Colin Jost, both of whom grew up on Staten Island.

11. Woman Allegedly Held as Sex Slave in Poland: Tortured and Mutilated by Captor

A horrific case emerged in Poland, where a woman reported that she had been kept hostage, tortured, and raped over four years by a man she met online. The woman-identified only as Malgorzata-said during the hostage situation, her captor removed her lips and teeth. It happened in a stone barn that had been used earlier for animals.

The horrific tale of Malgorzata came to the fore when she was hospitalized due to a dislocated shoulder. She shared her story with a co-patient during her treatment, and the staff immediately called police.

The accused, Mateusz Jach, kept Malgorzata locked in a barn without even basic facilities like electricity, running water, and sunlight. The case is currently under trial and in the limelight of news around the world.

12. ED Probes Jharkhand Land Scam: Mafia Seizes 1,800 Acres of Tribal Land Not on Sale

Enforcement Directorate is investigating a massive land scam in Jharkhand where 1,800 acres of unsalable tribal land were allegedly seized by a mafia group. The agency has received multiple complaints and identified proceeds of crime to the tune of ₹3,000 crore.

The case involves illegal land parcel acquisition that is protected under the Chota Nagpur Tenancy Act, a legislation that protects land rights of tribal and marginalised communities. The report says it is land grabbing carried out on the basis of forged deeds and fake revenue records.

In this connection, at least 25 people have been arrested so far-a list of high-profile names include Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren. The ED continues to investigate the extent of the land grab and verify additional complaints.

13. Attempted Infiltration Thwarted: Army Kills Two Terrorists Along LoC in J&K

In an infiltration bid along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district, the Indian Army killed two terrorists on Monday. The operation was carried out following intelligence inputs about their presence in the region and was coordinated between the Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police.

In a message on X, the Army said two terrorists have been neutralized and a big cache of arms and ammunition has been recovered, which included two AK-47s and one pistol. The operation comes exactly nine days in advance of the first phase of assembly polling in Jammu and Kashmir.

With this latest infiltration bid, the toll of terrorist activities has gone up in the region, where 14 security personnel and 10 civilians have lost their lives since June. The number of terrorists killed in the area since January has gone up to eight, with security forces remaining vigilant as polling approaches.

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