Maserati has officially launched its latest supercar, the MCPura, in India.
The highly anticipated model comes with a starting price of ₹4.12 crore, catering to luxury car enthusiasts and collectors alike.
With its stunning design and powerful performance, the MCPura is set to make a significant impact in the Indian supercar market.
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Pankaj Tripathi, who is reprising his iconic role as Kaleen Bhaiya in *Mirzapur: The Film*, recently shared his thoughts on the show’s transition from a web series to a theatrical release.
The actor opened up about the challenges and excitement involved in adapting the popular story for the big screen. Fans of the series can look forward to experiencing the intense narrative and gripping performances in a new cinematic format.
With the film version, *Mirzapur* aims to reach a wider audience while maintaining the gritty and raw essence that made the original series a success. Pankaj Tripathi’s portrayal of Kaleen Bhaiya continues to be a highlight, promising an engaging experience for viewers both old and new.
https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/entertainment/pankaj-tripathi-talks-about-mirzapur-film-adaptation/story
**UAAP SCHEDULE: Season 88 Basketball Tournament**
**MANILA, Philippines** — University of the Santo Tomas made sure to bounce back in its own backyard on Saturday in the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball tournament.
Following a close loss to National University, the Growling Tigers gave the Thomasians at the Quadricentennial Pavilion a treat with a dominant 111-99 victory.
https://sports.inquirer.net/642918/uaap-ust-bounces-back-clobbers-ue-in-mens-basketball
New Delhi: A London court is set to hear fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi’s petition on November 23 to reopen his extradition trial. Modi’s plea is based on the claim that he may face interrogation by agencies if repatriated to India. Authorities, however, are expected to counter this claim by assuring the court that Modi will not be subjected to any such questioning.
Modi, who has exhausted all his legal appeals up to the Supreme Court, approached the Westminster Court seeking to reopen his extradition trial. The petition reportedly contends that if extradited, Modi could be interrogated by various agencies, potentially leading to torture.
Officials familiar with the developments stated that the investigative agencies handling the case may reiterate their previous assurances to the court. They will likely emphasize that Modi will be tried strictly according to Indian laws and will not face interrogation upon extradition.
“We have already filed chargesheets in the case. His questioning is not needed at this stage as the investigation is almost complete. He is required to face trial. If the UK court seeks clarification, we may reiterate that he will not be subjected to interrogation if extradited. We have provided such assurance before as well,” said an official.
All investigative agencies probing the allegations against Modi—who is accused of siphoning off over Rs 6,498 crore through hundreds of fraudulent Letters of Undertaking issued from Punjab National Bank (PNB)—are reportedly aligned in their stance that interrogation is unnecessary.
India has also informed the UK authorities that Modi will be held at barrack 12 of Arthur Road Prison in Mumbai upon extradition. This facility reportedly offers protection from violence, is not overcrowded, and provides adequate medical care. The agencies have assured the UK that Modi will face trial in accordance with Indian law and no new charges will be filed against him.
Once a shining star of the Indian jewellery industry, whose brand ‘Nirav’ attracted global celebrities, the 54-year-old diamantaire was arrested on an extradition warrant on March 19, 2019. The then UK Home Secretary, Priti Patel, ordered his extradition in April 2021. Modi has been in prison in London for nearly six years.
Despite multiple bail applications, all have been rejected due to his deemed real and substantial flight risk. Modi faces three sets of criminal proceedings: a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) fraud case involving Punjab National Bank, an Enforcement Directorate (ED) case concerning alleged money laundering linked to the fraud, and a third case relating to interference with evidence and witnesses in the CBI case.
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https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/london-court-to-hear-nirav-modis-petition-to-reopen-extradition-trial-over-possible-agency-interrogation-in-india
**Australia’s Beau Webster Suffers Injury Scare Ahead of Ashes**
*By Gaurav Tripathi | October 4, 2025, 09:50 AM*
Australian all-rounder Beau Webster has been ruled out of Tasmania’s opening match in the Sheffield Shield season against Queensland after suffering an ankle injury. Fortunately, the injury is not considered serious. Webster will be reassessed ahead of Tasmania’s One-Day Cup match against Queensland on Thursday and before the second round of the Shield tournament.
**Looking Ahead to the Ashes**
Webster is expected to be part of Australia’s squad for the upcoming home Ashes series, starting November 21. He had initially planned to play all four of Tasmania’s Sheffield Shield matches before the Ashes kick off.
Despite a strong start to his Test career—including four half-centuries in seven matches under tough batting conditions—Webster’s spot in the Test eleven could be under pressure. The likely return of Cameron Green to unrestricted bowling duties may alter team dynamics and spark selection debates.
**Team Dynamics and Player Aspirations**
Before the season began, Webster spoke candidly to ESPNcricinfo about his hopes to play alongside Cameron Green. He said, “If you’re scoring runs in the top six batters for Australia, then if you can bowl it’s a bonus.” Webster expressed his desire for both players to contribute with bat and ball to help Australia secure victories.
**Strong Domestic Season Start**
Webster’s domestic season has started on a high note. In two One-Day Cup matches, he took five wickets and also scored an impressive 81 runs off 95 balls in the second match against Victoria. These performances underline his importance to Tasmania and highlight his potential impact for Australia—despite the current injury setback.
The coming weeks will be crucial as Webster works on his recovery and aims to be fully fit for the key fixtures ahead. Cricket fans will be watching closely as he vies to maintain his place ahead of the prestigious Ashes series.
https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/sports/beau-webster-misses-sheffield-shield-opener-with-ankle-injury/story
Hamas has expressed willingness to release hostages according to the plan’s “formula,” likely referring to the release of Palestinian prisoners. The group also reiterated its longstanding openness to handing power over to a politically independent Palestinian body. However, Hamas emphasized that aspects of the proposal concerning the future of the Gaza Strip and Palestinian rights should be decided based on a “unanimous Palestinian stance” reached with other factions and grounded in international law. Notably, the statement made no mention of Hamas disarming, a key Israeli demand included in former President Donald Trump’s proposal.
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### Trump’s Plan Aims to End Fighting and Secure Hostages’ Release
Donald Trump appears keen to fulfill pledges to end the war and return dozens of hostages ahead of the second anniversary of the October 7, 2023 attack, which is approaching this Tuesday. His peace plan has been accepted by Israel and welcomed internationally. However, key mediators such as Egypt and Qatar have indicated that some elements require further negotiation, without providing specific details.
“An Agreement must be reached with Hamas by Sunday Evening at SIX (6) P.M., Washington, D.C. time,” Trump wrote on social media last Friday. “Every Country has signed on! If this LAST CHANCE agreement is not reached, all HELL, like no one has ever seen before, will break out against Hamas. THERE WILL BE PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST ONE WAY OR THE OTHER.”
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### Key Points of Trump’s Proposal
Unveiled earlier this week alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump’s plan includes the following:
– Hamas would immediately release the remaining 48 hostages, approximately 20 of whom are believed to be alive.
– Hamas would surrender power and disarm.
– Israel would halt its offensive and withdraw from much of Gaza territory.
– Israel would release hundreds of Palestinian prisoners.
– An influx of humanitarian aid and eventual reconstruction efforts would be allowed.
– Plans to relocate much of Gaza’s population to other countries would be shelved.
– The territory, home to around 2 million Palestinians, would be placed under international governance, overseen by Trump himself and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair.
However, the plan does **not** provide a path for eventual reunification of Gaza with the Israeli-occupied West Bank, a key issue for a future Palestinian state.
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### Hamas’ Response and Palestinian Views
A Hamas official told The Associated Press that some elements of the plan are unacceptable and require amendment, without further elaboration.
While many Palestinians long for an end to the conflict, there is widespread skepticism toward this and previous U.S. proposals, which many view as strongly favoring Israel.
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### Israel and U.S. Pressure on Hamas
Since ending a ceasefire in March, Israel has intensified pressure on Hamas by sealing the Gaza Strip off from food, medicine, and other essentials for two and a half months. It has also flattened large areas and displaced much of the population.
Before launching a major offensive aimed at occupying Gaza City, experts confirmed the city had slid into famine. An estimated 400,000 people have fled the city in recent weeks, yet hundreds of thousands remain.
Olga Cherevko, spokesperson for the UN humanitarian office, described displaced families sheltering in the parking lot of Shifa Hospital during a recent visit. “They are not able to move south because they just cannot afford it,” she said. “One family had three children, and the woman was pregnant with her fourth. There were many other vulnerable cases there, including elderly people and people with disabilities.”
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### Military Status and Hostage Negotiations
Trump claimed on social media that most of Hamas’ fighters are “surrounded and MILITARILY TRAPPED,” waiting for his command to be eliminated. “As for the rest, we know where and who you are, and you will be hunted down, and killed,” he wrote.
While most of Hamas’ top leaders and thousands of fighters have been killed, the group still controls areas outside Israeli military control and continues to launch sporadic attacks against Israeli soldiers.
Hamas maintains it will only release the remaining hostages — its “sole bargaining chip and potential human shields” — in exchange for a lasting ceasefire and Israeli withdrawal. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has categorically rejected those terms, insisting Hamas must surrender and disarm.
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### Approaching the Second Anniversary of the October 7 Attack
On October 7, 2023, thousands of Hamas-led militants stormed into Israel, attacking army bases, farming communities, and an outdoor music festival, killing approximately 1,200 people, mostly civilians. They abducted 251 individuals, most of whom have since been released in ceasefires or other deals.
Israel’s subsequent offensive has killed more than 66,000 Palestinians, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry. The ministry, run by the Hamas government, does not specify how many were civilians or combatants but states that women and children account for around half of the fatalities. The UN and many independent experts consider its casualty figures among the most reliable.
The ongoing offensive has displaced roughly 90 percent of Gaza’s population, often displacing people multiple times and rendering much of the territory uninhabitable.
Both the Biden and Trump administrations have attempted to end the fighting and facilitate the hostages’ return while providing extensive military and diplomatic support to Israel.
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**Nagpur Family on Vacation in Europe Killed in Road Accident**
*By Snehil Singh | October 4, 2025, 12:55 PM*
A Nagpur-based Indian family vacationing in Europe faced a tragic fate when they were involved in a fatal road accident in Italy. The victims have been identified as Javed Akhtar, a 55-year-old hotelier and entrepreneur, and his wife Nadira Gulshan, aged 47.
The couple was traveling with their three children—Arzoo Akhtar (21), Shifa Akhtar, and Jazel Akhtar—when the accident occurred on the Aurelia Highway near Grosseto.
**Accident Details and Investigation**
The family was en route to a sightseeing trip in a nine-seater minibus when a truck collided with their vehicle, which had broken down on the highway. Both Javed Akhtar and Nadira Gulshan, along with the minibus driver, died at the scene.
Javed Akhtar was a well-known hotelier in Nagpur, where his family owns the Gulshan Plaza hotel.
**Medical Response and Condition of Survivors**
Following the crash, the couple’s children sustained injuries of varying severity. Arzoo Akhtar suffered critical head injuries and is currently receiving treatment at Lee Scott Hospital in Siena. Shifa and Jazel Akhtar are recovering at hospitals in Florence and Grosseto respectively.
Notably, Jazel regained consciousness after the accident and promptly called a local helpline for assistance.
Reports from Italien.News mention that rescue efforts faced delays, as it took two fire department teams some time to reach the accident scene. After assessing the seriousness of the injuries, rescue helicopters were deployed to evacuate the victims to nearby hospitals.
**Diplomatic Support and Condolences**
The Indian Embassy in Italy has confirmed the deaths and expressed condolences to the grieving family. On social media platform X, the embassy stated, “The Embassy conveys its heartfelt and sincere condolences for the tragic loss of two Indian nationals from Nagpur in an accident near Grosseto.” They are actively coordinating with local authorities to provide support.
Our thoughts are with the Akhtar family during this difficult time.
https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/world/nagpur-hotelier-wife-dead-in-italy-road-accident-daughter-critical/story
New Delhi: Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal on Friday held a series of important discussions with Singapore’s leadership to strengthen trade and investment linkages between India and Singapore. The talks focused on enhancing cooperation in innovation, digital connectivity, and exploring new opportunities in sustainable development.
According to an official statement, Goyal met with Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, where both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.
“Delighted to call on H.E. @LawrenceWongST, Prime Minister of Singapore. Discussions reaffirmed our commitment to further strengthen our comprehensive strategic partnership, building on the strong momentum and vast potential for future growth,” Goyal said in a post on X.
In response, Prime Minister Wong posted: “Strengthening Ties with India. Met India’s Commerce & Industry Minister @PiyushGoyal. We had a good discussion on deepening our economic partnership from industrial park development to emerging tech like AI.”
Goyal also held a productive bilateral meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong. “Had a fruitful bilateral meeting with Gan Kim Yong, Deputy Prime Minister & Minister for Trade & Industry, Singapore. There are immense avenues for our nations to collaborate across sectors such as advanced manufacturing, skilling, infrastructure, and digital connectivity, among others. Look forward to building on these opportunities, strengthening investment ties, and further deepening the India-Singapore partnership,” Goyal added in another post.
During this meeting, both sides discussed in detail ways to further deepen industrial and trade cooperation between the two countries.
As part of his three-day official visit to Singapore, Goyal also met Minister for Foreign Affairs Vivian Balakrishnan. The meeting reaffirmed strategic trust and alignment on regional and global economic priorities.
The visit highlighted India’s strong growth trajectory and its commitment to investment-led reforms, showcasing vast opportunities available for global partners across manufacturing, infrastructure, financial services, and the green economy.
A major highlight of the visit was the Business Roundtable on Foreign Direct Investment in the Manufacturing Sector, attended by key decision-makers from AmCham, EuroCham, the German Chamber of Industry & Commerce, and other leading business figures.
Delivering the keynote address, Goyal emphasised India’s robust economic growth, pro-investment policies, and strategic initiatives aimed at positioning India as a global manufacturing hub.
In addition to leadership engagements, Goyal held strategic business meetings with top corporates and institutional investors in Singapore.
At SIA Engineering Company (SIAEC), discussions focused on India’s fast-growing Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) sector and the need to fast-track the India–Singapore Skilling Centre for MRO professionals, in collaboration with Indian universities.
Capital Land Investment expressed its commitment to expanding renewable energy solutions for data centres in Maharashtra, while exploring opportunities in industrial parks, worker housing models, and potential entry into credit financing.
Royal Golden Eagle (RGE) shared updates on its tissue and pulp operations in India, discussed operational challenges, and showed interest in knowledge exchange on sustainable forestry and reforestation practices.
The Indian minister also met with Bryan Yeo, CEO-Designate of GIC, and Dilhan Pillay, CEO of Temasek. Discussions focused on scaling up India-focused portfolios across infrastructure, hospitality, renewable energy, financial services, and urban development.
The visit reaffirmed the strong and growing strategic and economic partnership between India and Singapore, with both sides agreeing to deepen cooperation in manufacturing, infrastructure, the green transition, digital economy, and financial investments, the official statement added.
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It is heartening to learn that basic facilities such as toilets, petrol pumps, and food malls will soon be available along the Samruddhi Mahamarg. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has directed the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation to appoint consultants to set up these essential amenities along the route. This move should help stem commuter criticism about the current lack of such facilities on the expressway.
These amenities are not luxuries or frills; they are necessities aimed at preventing driver fatigue and reducing the risk of accidents. Fadnavis rightly suggested that while constructing any road in the future, an ecosystem should be developed in the surrounding area to support commuters’ needs.
This point is especially important as experts have highlighted the rise of residential projects, particularly high-rise towers, without adequate supporting infrastructure. Where is the ecosystem to support these developments? We need a holistic, comprehensive approach to infrastructure, ensuring that adjunct facilities are built alongside core projects.
Travelers to the West often experience highways and expressways equipped with toilets, basic stores, food and drink kiosks, or even malls conveniently located en route. Unfortunately, this is not yet the case here. Many stretches of roads lack toilets, causing discomfort and distress, and causing potential travelers to hesitate or even cancel road trips altogether.
People traveling with senior citizens, in particular, think twice before using routes that lack basic amenities. This underscores the importance of setting deadlines not only for road construction projects but also for the development of all supporting infrastructure.
A visionary approach is needed when shaping the road transport of the future. Beyond superior road quality, lighting, good signage, visibility, and safety warnings, we must also prioritize restrooms, food facilities, and fuel stops along the way.
Such a comprehensive plan makes the project complete, focusing not just on the vehicle or the road itself but also on the human factor—closing the loop for a safer and more comfortable commute for all.
https://www.mid-day.com/news/opinion/article/road-transport-requires-visionary-approach-23597113
Tokyo University of Technology unveiled its new supercomputer, named Seiran, on October 2nd, marking the start of full-scale operations. Equipped with the latest GPUs from U.S. chipmaker Nvidia, the system is designed specifically for generative AI and stands as the largest of its kind among Japan’s private universities.
In other news, Fujitsu and U.S. semiconductor giant Nvidia have announced plans to expand their collaboration in the field of artificial intelligence. Their joint efforts aim to accelerate the practical use of AI across various industries, driving innovation and efficiency.
A new form of cyberattack, known as “Clickfix,” is rapidly spreading by exploiting the familiar pop-up that asks users to confirm they are not robots. First detected in 2024, this attack has expanded quickly through 2025, prompting police in Tokyo and Aichi Prefecture to issue urgent warnings to the public.
Provably fair gaming has quickly become one of the most pivotal factors players look for when gaming on crypto-based platforms. This technology ensures transparency and trust, making it increasingly important in the digital gaming world.
OpenAI has unveiled its latest video generation AI, Sora2, capable of producing realistic footage in about three minutes. The system can create a wide range of content, including Japanese anime-style clips and composite videos featuring real individuals, opening new possibilities in video production.
A recent survey released by Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance revealed that more than 60 percent of parents with young children expressed interest in using artificial intelligence to support childcare. This highlights the growing acceptance and potential of AI technologies in daily family life.
Meanwhile, with the rapid development of the cryptocurrency market, Wall Street tycoons are flocking to the space, increasing competition. As a result, retail investors are facing unprecedented pressure in this evolving financial landscape.
https://newsonjapan.com/article/147141.php
