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Why AI boom matters to real estate: Inside the $3 trillion data centre opportunity

Thu, 09/17/2026 - 14:50
Calls to slow AI development are impacting data centre stocks. AI could drive seventy percent of global data centre demand by 2030. However, broader digital transformation continues to fuel infrastructure needs. Data centre companies are adapting funding models to meet this ongoing demand. Institutional investors maintain strong conviction in the data centre real estate sector.
Categories: National News

How Uttarakhand construction workers can avail Rs 50,000 house loan

Thu, 09/17/2026 - 14:45
Uttarakhand offers registered construction workers a housing loan at a minimal interest rate. Eligible workers can receive up to Rs 50,000 for house purchase or construction. Applicants need five years of fund membership and fifteen years until retirement. The application process is online, followed by departmental verification and investigation. Approved advances are disbursed and recovered in equal installments by the Board.
Categories: National News

Abhishek Sharma hits fastest century by an Indian, breaks Rohit's record with 30-ball 100

Thu, 09/17/2026 - 14:43
Abhishek reached his hundred in just 30 balls, breaking Rohit Sharma's previous Indian record of a 35-ball century in the format.
Categories: National News

Who owns Tata, who runs it? The Tata Sons-Tata Trusts power tussle explained

Thu, 09/17/2026 - 14:37
Tata Sons said in a statement that "Chandra acceded to the Board's request to reconsider his decision". The board subsequently "resolved by a majority vote to re-appoint him as Executive Chairman for a further term of five years upon the expiry of his current tenure".
Categories: National News

Sikh truck driver stabbed 17 times in Wyoming days after DHS's ‘Mr Singh’ post

Thu, 09/17/2026 - 14:33
A Sikh truck driver was brutally stabbed seventeen times in Wyoming. This attack occurred just four days after a controversial US government post. Sikh Americans are demanding a full investigation into the assault. They want authorities to determine if hate played a role in the incident. The community fears this incident reflects a concerning climate for them.
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Once allies, now rivals: Decoding deepening fault lines between Akhilesh & Jayant

Thu, 09/17/2026 - 13:51
Akhilesh Yadav and Jayant Chaudhary's political exchanges have become increasingly bitter and personal. Jayant Chaudhary strongly criticized Akhilesh Yadav's remarks regarding seat allocations for the RLD. Akhilesh Yadav's comments linked RLD's seat share to Chaudhary Charan Singh's legacy. Could Akhilesh end up helping Jayant?
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China asks Iran to rein in Houthis; why Beijing has stepped in now

Thu, 09/17/2026 - 13:49
China has asked Iran to influence Yemen's Houthis to de-escalate regional tensions. This appeal follows Saudi Arabia's request for Beijing's assistance with Houthi advances. China depends on secure energy routes and seeks to prevent wider conflict spread. Iran responded that regional stability requires ending the US-Israeli war. Beijing's leverage faces a test as it seeks to secure vital shipping lanes.
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She declared Rs 43,796, misses Rs 14.02L; hit with 200% penalty, but ITAT gave relief

Thu, 09/17/2026 - 13:22
This is the case of a 57-year old non-resident Indian (NRI) woman who ended up under-reporting her income when she filed her Income Tax Return, and the gap was huge.
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Teen brothers turn $4,000 pickup into $3 million junk business

Thu, 09/17/2026 - 11:30
Massachusetts brothers Kirk and Jacob McKinney started Junk Teens in 2021 with a used $4,000 pickup truck while they were still teenagers. What began as junk removal and reselling has grown into a business that generated $3.04 million in revenue from more than 5,500 jobs in 2025. The brothers are now targeting $5 million in revenue in 2026.
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EPFO raises wage ceiling: What changes & will your take-home take a hit?

Thu, 09/17/2026 - 10:00
The exact impact will vary depending on factors such as PF wages, previous PF and pension membership, and whether the employer currently contributes only up to the statutory ceiling or on actual wages.
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Arman Tsarukyan picks Khabib vs Georges St-Pierre as dream UFC fight

Thu, 09/17/2026 - 09:45
Arman Tsarukyan proposed a dream UFC fight between retired champions. He wants to see Khabib Nurmagomedov face Georges St-Pierre in the Octagon. Both legendary fighters relied heavily on their elite wrestling skills. Their contrasting styles would create a fascinating tactical battle. Tsarukyan himself faces Mauricio Ruffy next in a significant bout.
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Tata Sons reverses course, reappoints Chandrasekaran as chairman for another 5 yrs

Thu, 09/17/2026 - 09:38
The Tata Sons board has approved a fresh five-year term for N Chandrasekaran as executive chairman. This decision reverses his earlier stance not to seek reappointment for the leadership role. The reappointment was approved at a board meeting held in Mumbai on Thursday. Chandrasekaran's current five-year term is scheduled to end in February 2027. No decision has yet been made regarding the potential listing of Tata Sons.
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North Carolina’s 342-acre mountain property set to become largest county park

Thu, 09/17/2026 - 09:30
Buncombe County is set to embark on an exciting adventure as it unveils plans for its largest public park on Deaverview Mountain. With a generous grant covering the acquisition of the expansive 342-acre property, the county recently greenlit a contract to develop a comprehensive master plan. This plan will serve as a blueprint for creating trails and visitor facilities while prioritizing passive recreation and the conservation of vital natural habitats.
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Ron Popeil’s Beverly Hills estate bought for $7.5m now asks $25 million

Thu, 09/17/2026 - 09:26
Ron Popeil’s longtime Beverly Hills estate is on the market for $25 million, nearly five years after his death. Popeil and his wife bought the 2.34-acre property for $7.5 million in 2002 and raised their two daughters there. The 14,595-square-foot villa includes a commercial kitchen where Popeil tested kitchen-product prototypes, along with a screening room, gym and wine cellar.
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America's Rorshach Test: Why Sydney Sweeney makes liberals go mad

Thu, 09/17/2026 - 09:19
That Sydney’s body had taken on deeper meaning beyond its corporeal form and become a political battleground was evident in 2022 when she threw her mother a 60th birthday party where one guest wore a Blue Lives Matter T-shirt and others wore red caps that said “Make Sixty Great Again”. That was enough for Sweeney to be cast out of the proverbial liberal heaven by some imaginary association with the Orange One.
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Expressway defects trigger 3-year NHAI ban, tolling suspended, Rs 42L penalty daily

Thu, 09/17/2026 - 09:02
The project, also known as the Awadh Expressway, has faced serious defects, including premature issues such as slippages that appeared within weeks of its inauguration.
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