Krafton India rolls out 50 BGMI redeem codes for the new Bloodline Awakening vampire mode. Codes work until September 25 through the official Redeem Centre. Krafton India has released 50 fresh redeem codes for Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), tied to a new limited-time mode called Bloodline Awakening. The codes unlock exclusive in-game rewards and stay active until September 25, after which they stop working. Players must claim them through the game's official Redeem Centre. The reward drop arrives just ahead of the BGMI 4.6 Update. Alongside the codes, Krafton India is launching Bloodline Awakening, a temporary game experience built around vampires, hunters and a supernatural twist on the usual match flow. The mode adds PvE threats and hands players special powers they cannot use in standard matches. The headline feature lets defeated players rejoin the fight as vampires. Once revived, they gain four abilities: Claw Strike, Absorb, Blood Sense and Blood Amberfication. This turns elimination into a second chance rather than the end of a round. The full list of 50 codes Below are the general redeem codes shared by Krafton India: LUZBZUE7QCHWA37C, LUZCZDHE66ATD39R, LUZDZXVNHU5QMDFW, LUZEZB7PUNWE9PFU, LUZFZTSH8SNBTWKD, LUZGZMAMM7VB7TVX, LUZHZCNXWA5S3BA6, LUZIZXK39RXPP9NC, LUZJZFQSUE4T5XPP, LUZKZQ9RXXAKQMKK, LUZLZP8XNJFFUJN4, LUZMZNTPXCJ7MRD5, LUZNZDWAS4N8S4DW, LUZOZFXS9G5J9XHQ, LUZPZHPQ4TAJ4M84, LUZQZFMDXND9XWB3, LUZRZ3QVMH5GAA5F, LUZVZESSQNN5V556, LUZTZ45HJAAH46K5, LUZUZ364SN6TH3S6, LUZBAZXPT79SQVQW, LUZBBZG3FWK43NS9, LUZBCZMN68UUEA6F, LUZBDZ83HAKEXPAE, LUZBEZ9VTVU4U3U9, LUZBFZJNPVM3NRKM, LUZBGZ5TAS57EDQ7, LUZBHZK5SS8GSE9U, LUZBIZ6WTQCUHNDJ, LUZBJZQNGEDUBGDV, LUZBKZHQ677H5P53, LUZBLZVS8QQT473X, LUZBMZCCDFUKMUSQ, LUZBNZBV3XRPAHVQ, LUZBOZJAC9U5MBBE, LUZBPZ3N8VVSBTF9, LUZBQZCQK355DC4W, LUZBRZE7XJWGUWUR, LUZBVZFHPGW7V77E, LUZBTZGN6V5EGJNF, LUZBUZVMJCHJ7Q6P, LUZCAZGAAXGEBEP7, LUZCBZRX9ETBXA3E, LUZCCZ89XC7QTM5B, LUZCDZ9TT8DU73J8, LUZCEZK3HCF3TCFX, LUZCFZSW8375KQ6K, LUZCGZK4JBU3KFUX, LUZCHZHMM37QTQS3, LUZCIZJGCUT8CC4P. How to redeem and what to watch for To claim a reward, open the official BGMI Redeem Centre and enter your Character ID. Next, type in the redemption code, clear the Captcha check and tap Redeem. A successful claim sends the item straight to your in-game mail. The rules are strict. Each code works for only 10 players, handed out on a first-come, first-served basis, so many will hit their cap fast. A player can enter just one code a day, and any single code can be used only once per account. Once a code expires or fills its 10-player limit, it stops working and shows an expiry notice. Guest accounts cannot use the codes at all. After redeeming, players get a confirmation message. Rewards sitting in in-game mail must be collected within 30 days, or the mail expires and the item is lost. BGMI redeem codes, Bloodline Awakening, Krafton India, BGMI 4.6 update, BGMI Redeem Centre, BGMI vampire mode, in-game rewards, Battlegrounds Mobile India

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A feature exploring the vast photographic record of the September 11 attacks - and one image its subject has never seen - is drawing readers across India. A feature centred on the photographic record of the September 11, 2001 attacks is drawing attention among Indian readers, surfacing on Google Trends in India with more than 100 searches. The piece carries the headline "He's Seen Images of 9/11 From Just About Every Angle. Except This One." The attacks on the World Trade Center in New York remain among the most heavily documented events in modern history, captured by professional photographers, television crews and bystanders. The story frames its subject as someone deeply familiar with that visual archive - a person who has viewed the day from nearly every recorded vantage point, save for a single image. Interest in the article is rising on September 11, 2026, the 25th anniversary of the attacks. The date each year prompts renewed searches, remembrance events and media coverage revisiting how the day was seen and recorded. The surge in Indian search traffic points to the continued global reach of 9/11 as a subject, more than two decades after the event. The trending term "picture" reflects readers seeking out the imagery referenced in the coverage. Further details from the article were not available beyond its headline and framing around one photograph its central figure has yet to see. 9/11, September 11 attacks, 9/11 images, World Trade Center, Google Trends India, 9/11 anniversary, 9/11 photographs

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Classic Legends has launched the Jawa 42 All Stars from Rs 1.85 lakh, with five colours, 60+ changes and deliveries starting 14 September. Classic Legends has launched the Jawa 42 All Stars in India at a starting price of Rs 1.85 lakh (ex-showroom), with the final figure depending on the colour buyers select. Bookings are open, and deliveries are scheduled to begin on 14 September to coincide with the start of the festive season. The launch completes the company's All Stars line-up. Classic Legends first rolled out the Jawa 42 FJ, badged First Strike, followed by the Jawa 42 Bobber, or Second Strike. The Jawa 42 All Stars closes the chapter and continues the brand's push against established classic motorcycle names such as Royal Enfield. Buyers can choose from five shades: All Stars Ivory, All Stars Moss Grey, All Stars Battle Green, All Stars Nebula Blue and All Stars Black. The Black option sits at the top of the range at Rs 1.9 lakh (ex-showroom), making it the most expensive of the five. A standard Jawa 42, without the All Stars treatment, remains on sale in Black and Ivory at Rs 1.8 lakh (ex-showroom). What the 60+ changes cover According to Classic Legends, the All Stars model carries more than 60 enhancements over the previous version. The bike gets a revised stance and proportions, along with a reworked rear section and new side body panels. The company describes the result as bolder and more muscular than the outgoing model. The motorcycle now comes with upswept exhausts and rides on alloy wheels as standard. The alloys allow the use of tubeless tyres, which the company positions as an advantage for daily commutes and longer trips. A wider rear fender and a new 150-section rear tyre give the bike a broader look at the back. Engine and hardware Power comes from the J-Panther engine, a 294cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled unit with a DOHC four-valve head. It is paired with a six-speed gearbox. Several components carry over from the earlier Jawa 42, including dual-channel ABS, a 13.2-litre fuel tank, an 18-inch front wheel and a kerb weight of 175 kg. Anupam Thareja, co-founder of Classic Legends, framed the launch around the character of the brand's riders. "The most interesting communities are built by people who share a way of conducting themselves even when there is no audience. That is what we have come to understand about the Jawa rider," he said. "The codes of character, conduct and courage we see in places as different as defence and sports. We live by it by launching new formats for rider needs, motorcycles with a distinct design, and recognising those who live by these codes every day." Thareja also tied the new model back to the original Jawa 42, which he credited with helping establish India's modern classic segment. "The All Stars 42 carries that same instinct forward, not by abandoning what made the Jawa 42, but by asking what it should mean to the rider of today," he said. With bookings live and deliveries set for mid-September, the Jawa 42 All Stars enters the market at the start of a period when two-wheeler demand typically climbs. Its pricing places it directly against rivals in the classic and retro-styled commuter space. Jawa 42 All Stars, Classic Legends, Jawa 42 price, J-Panther engine, Jawa motorcycle India, Royal Enfield rival, 294cc motorcycle, Jawa 42 launch

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Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis have reportedly captured the strategic Red Sea port of Mokha, moving closer to controlling the vital Bab al-Mandab Strait. Yemen's Houthi movement has reportedly seized the strategic Red Sea port of Mokha, a gain that brings the Iran-backed group closer to controlling one of the world's most important shipping corridors. Mokha sits on Yemen's western coast, along the approach to the Bab al-Mandab Strait. The narrow waterway is a key route for global maritime trade, and control of the surrounding coastline carries direct influence over the vessels that pass through it. The capture of the port would extend the Houthis' reach toward the strait, tightening the group's position over a chokepoint that links the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden. That proximity is what makes Mokha a prize in the wider contest for Yemen's coastline. The reported seizure has not been independently confirmed in the available details, and the circumstances of the takeover remain limited. What is clear from the reports is the strategic value attached to the port and its location on the path to Bab al-Mandab. The Houthis are backed by Iran, a factor that shapes how the group's territorial gains along the Red Sea are viewed by regional and international observers. Their advance toward the strait places them near a passage that carries a significant share of seaborne commerce. Further confirmation and details of the situation on the ground in Mokha were not available. Houthis, Mokha port, Bab al-Mandab Strait, Yemen conflict, Red Sea shipping, Iran-backed Houthis, Yemen war

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Aryna Sabalenka took a tight first set 7-5 against Jessica Pegula in their US Open women's semi-final, part of a line-up featuring the top four seeds. Aryna Sabalenka took a tightly contested opening set 7-5 against Jessica Pegula in their US Open women's semi-final and moved ahead early in the second, leading 2-1, as the two-time defending champion pushed to reach another final in New York. Sabalenka, from Belarus, is chasing her first major title of the year. The American third seed Pegula has run into the same opponent at the sharpest end of this tournament before, losing to Sabalenka in the semi-finals last year and in the 2024 final. On current form she was again second best in the clutch moments that decide Grand Slam matches. The numbers told the story of a high-quality but uneven performance from the top seed. By early in the second set Sabalenka had struck 18 winners against 16 unforced errors, mixing brilliant shot-making with loose errors. A sensational backhand down the line stood out, but so did a lazy drop shot that flopped into the net, a slice sent long and a third double fault of the match that drew a theatrical shrug. Against that, Pegula played within herself. She took too few risks, and her caution left the often intimidating Arthur Ashe crowd unusually subdued. A rare drop shot from the American drew Sabalenka forward, but Pegula mistimed the passing shot that followed - the kind of small margin that separates the two players at this level. 'Fear in her eyes' Sabalenka's intensity was central to the first set. Annabel Croft, the former British number one working on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, said Sabalenka was "playing like a woman who is possessed" and described "fear and terror" in her expressions through the closing stages of the set. According to Croft, the more possessed Sabalenka looked, the harder she hit the ball - and that energy appeared to unsettle Pegula. Despite the pressure, Pegula continued to hold serve into the second set, staying in touch as Sabalenka pressed for a decisive break. The top seed also held her own service games, including a hold to 30, keeping her nose in front. Top four seeds in the last four The match forms part of a semi-final line-up made up of the tournament's top four seeds. The winner will face either Coco Gauff, the 2023 champion, or second seed Elena Rybakina in the final. Rybakina is set for a landmark of her own regardless of the semi-final result: she will become world number one for the first time on Monday. The occasion carries added weight in New York. The day after the semi-finals marks the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, and a run to the final by an American player would resonate with local fans. For now, though, it was Sabalenka setting the tone, banking the first set and edging ahead in the second as she looked to end her wait for a title in 2025. US Open semi-finals, Aryna Sabalenka, Jessica Pegula, women's tennis, Arthur Ashe Stadium, Elena Rybakina, Coco Gauff, US Open 2025

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In Karnataka's Malenadu, farmers time sowing and harvest to nakshatras or 'rain stars' - each fortnight bringing its own rain, wind and rare monsoon dishes. In the hill country of Malenadu in Karnataka, the monsoon is not treated as a single long season but as a chain of distinct phases, each tied to a nakshatra, or "rain star." The name Malenadu - also called Malnad - means "land of rains," and generations of farmers here have timed their fields to the sun's passage through specific constellations. Radhika Hegde described the system in an essay in Deccan Herald, framing the rains as a succession of stars rather than one unbroken spell. The calendar farmers follow is the Panchanga, the Vedic almanac. In Malenadu it is read for the "mallay," or rain, nakshatras. Each transit of the sun through a constellation lasts a fortnight and carries its own signature of rain, temperature and wind. Around those markers, farmers begin sowing seeds or spraying their areca nut trees. The link is old: the 1923 edition of the Mysore calendar set out the five limbs of the Panchanga - tithi (lunar day), vara (weekday), nakshatra (star constellation), yoga (sun-moon alignment) and karana (half of a tithi) - and tied them to the work of crops. From Mrigashira to Swati The cycle begins around June 7, when the sun enters the Mrigashira nakshatra. Known as Mrigashira Karte in traditional calendars, it brings the first gentle rains and the right conditions for sowing millets and herbs. The sun then moves into Arudra, when the monsoon builds into heavy, non-stop downpours that fill the streams and soak the parched ground. Punarvasu follows with steady, dependable rain, the moment to transplant paddy into the fields. After that comes Pushya, marked by relentless rain and strong gusty winds, and Ashlesha, whose heavy drops one folk account compares to "pouring rice." The next month brings Magha, called "Sheetah Maghe" for its bitterly cold showers. Purva Phalguni, known locally as Pubba, arrives with thunder, lightning and rain that starts and stops without pattern. The sequence runs on until Swati, when the monsoon finally winds down. Farmers have compressed centuries of watching the sky into short, rhythmic couplets and proverbs known in Kannada as Gade Maathu. Most are compact and plain-spoken. One runs: "Ashwini male bidre, arishinake melu" - early rains in the Ashwini star give the turmeric crop a head start. Food that only the rains bring The wet months also shape the Malenadu kitchen, where cuisine and climate are closely linked. Among the region's more unusual dishes is chigli chutney, made from kempu iruve, or red weaver ants. It is eaten by tribal communities such as the Siddhis and Soligas. Someone climbs a tall tree to bring down a weaver ant's nest and drops it into a bag, which is then emptied into a pot over a fire with salt. Once cooked, the ants are ground with garlic, bird's eye chili, coconut, salt and sometimes tamarind. The protein-rich paste is believed to guard against cold and cough through the winter. Other monsoon foods lean on the season's flush of greenery. A stir fry is made from young bamboo shoots. Mara kesu, the reddish Colocasia leaves that grow on trees only during the rains, are turned into a patrode-style dish, with the batter rolled in a banana leaf and steamed. Kaalu kadubu takes the idea further: jackfruit leaves are stitched together to hold the batter, into which a range of gourds and vegetables are grated before steaming, much like idli. It is served with a ghassi, or sambar, made from pumpkins, melons and gourds. The abundance of large leaves has uses beyond the plate. Shubha Bhat, who grew up near Karkala, recalls holding giant Colocasia leaves over her head as a child to keep off the rain - a simple, ready-made umbrella from a land defined by its downpours. The account of Malenadu's rain stars and rainy-season food was drawn together by Shoba Narayan, a Bengaluru-based author who writes on art, food, fashion and travel, drawing on Hegde's essay and conversations with people from the region. Malenadu monsoon, rain stars nakshatra, Malnad farming, Panchanga calendar, Karnataka monsoon, chigli chutney, areca nut cultivation, Kannada rain proverbs

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Charlotte Tilbury, Marcia Kilgore, Charlie Nunn and other founders share the one quality they look for when hiring and how to stand out. What gets someone hired and helps them climb? For six business founders and leaders, the answer has little to do with a flawless CV. They point instead to attitude, curiosity, communication and a willingness to take chances. Each shared the qualities they notice most and the advice they would give to anyone trying to get ahead. Beauty mogul Charlotte Tilbury says the biggest driver of her career has been refusing to let other people decide what she can achieve. "Nothing is impossible in life - it's only your own limitations you give yourself," she says. Plenty of people told her she was "mad" or that her ideas would fail, and her advice is to ignore them. She also reframes failure. "I don't think about mistakes, I think mistakes are opportunities," she says, adding that the toughest challenges she faced made her a stronger leader because "challenge is opportunity and it leads you to greater places." Skills can be taught, attitude cannot Charlie Bowes-Lyon, co-founder of the deodorant brand Wild, weights character far above technical ability. "For me, it's 90% attitude and 10% skills, as skills can be taught, attitude can't," he says. He wishes he had understood earlier that even successful people rarely feel as assured as they look, describing it as "everyone is faking it until they're making it." Bowes-Lyon also has a practical warning for interviews: prepare questions to ask at the end. "Candidates who say they have no questions rarely get the job," he says. One he recommends is to ask the interviewer what success in the role actually looks like. Marcia Kilgore, the serial entrepreneur behind Beauty Pie and Soap and Glory, says curiosity is one of the main things she hires for. She looks for people who will "roll their sleeves up, ask lots of questions and think about how they can be useful." She also rates communication highly, having learned early in her career that a breakdown in communication is often what causes things to go wrong. Her tip is to slow down before speaking. "Listen to what's being asked and take a breath or five," she advises. "Your response doesn't have to be immediate, but it does have to be considered." Say yes, and match EQ to IQ Anabel Kindersley, chief executive and co-owner of Neal's Yard Remedies, believes the fastest way to build skills is to keep accepting new opportunities. "Do everything and say yes to everything - it might feel uncomfortable but do it anyway," she says. It is a rule that has shaped her own path, which moved from child actress to author and later into business. Kindersley adds that honesty counts for a lot, urging people to be truthful about their experience while staying confident about what they bring. When she hires, she wants "equal EQ as IQ," placing emotional intelligence on the same footing as raw ability. Charlie Nunn, group chief executive of Lloyds Banking Group, points to curiosity and resilience, along with a growing readiness to consider how AI tools can be put to use in the future. Taken together, the leaders describe a shared checklist that has less to do with credentials than with mindset: back yourself, treat setbacks as material to learn from, ask questions, communicate with care, and stay open to work that stretches you. career advice, job interview tips, Charlotte Tilbury, Marcia Kilgore, Charlie Nunn Lloyds, hiring qualities, workplace success, attitude over skills

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Republicans gather in Dallas for their midterm convention as the Iran war and $100 oil test Trump's grip ahead of November's House and Senate fights. Republicans opened their midterm convention in Dallas, Texas, on September 9, betting that President Donald Trump can still drive turnout even as his war on Iran and its effect on household costs weigh on voters. The event places Trump at the heart of the party's closing push before November, when Republicans fight to keep their majorities in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. Trump was set to headline the gathering with a keynote speech on Wednesday. Hours before he took the stage, Brent Crude, the international oil benchmark, climbed past $100 a barrel for the first time since July - a fresh signal that the conflict he began alongside Israel on February 28 continues to ripple through global markets and, with it, prices at home. Supporters who spoke at the convention described an event built around the president himself. Attendees calling themselves the "Front Row Joes" cheered through the opening day. Yet the enthusiasm sat alongside unease about the war and its consequences for affordability, an issue many voters rank at the top of their concerns. Carter Eisinger, a 27-year-old electrician who made the trip from Fargo, North Dakota, embraced the atmosphere while wrestling with the policy. He called the gathering a "Trump-a-palooza" and said he meant it as praise. "I think some people say that in a derogatory way, but I think it's very much a complimentary phrase," he said. "The reality of it is we are in a Trump Republican Party." Even so, Eisinger could not square the Iran campaign with the "America First" message that drew him to the movement. "In my opinion, I don't really see the connection of how a war in Iran helps us here in the country," he said. He added that he would accept higher fuel costs if the case for fighting were clear. "If the Iran war is justified, I'm willing to pay the gas prices, but I haven't seen that justification." He voiced the same hesitation about Washington's tight bond with Israel. "At the end of the day, I'm going to come right back to whatever is best for families, young people, anyone in America," he said. "If it's helping Israel in a way that helps us, then great... but it needs to help us first." Others judged the war more forgivingly while still calling it a mistake. Bijay Dixit, a 59-year-old photographer from Houston, praised Trump's handling of immigration and said he trusted Republicans to manage the economy in the years ahead. On Iran, though, he used the word "miscalculation." He said he accepted the administration's argument that the strike answered decades of Iranian conduct stretching back to the 1979 Islamic revolution, 47 years earlier. "Iran needed to be stopped at some point," Dixit said. His criticism, he explained, was about execution rather than intent: "When I say miscalculation, what I mean is underestimation of the capacity of the IRGC." He was referring to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. For some, the convention worked as a morale exercise regardless of the debates over foreign policy. Helen Vennett, a 65-year-old small business owner from Maryland who chairs her county's Republican Party, compared the scene to a high-school pep rally. "All of us need to have cheerleaders in our life," she said. "It just gets you fired" up. The mix of loyalty and doubt captured the party's challenge as the campaign enters its final weeks. Trump remains the figure Republicans are counting on to mobilise their base, but the war he launched - and the rising costs tied to it - has left even committed supporters searching for a rationale they can carry to the ballot box in November. Republican midterm convention, Trump Iran war, Dallas convention 2026, Brent crude oil prices, US midterm elections, IRGC, America First, November elections

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A Jefferies report says space, semiconductors, data centres, solar and electronics will drive India's next industrial revolution, backed by policy and private capital. Emerging sectors including space, data centres, solar energy, semiconductors and electronics are poised to power India's next phase of industrial growth, according to a report by global investment bank Jefferies. The report, released from New Delhi, said a large domestic market is pulling in private participation across these industries. Supportive government measures are central to the outlook. Jefferies pointed to tax holidays for setting up data centres, sizeable incentive schemes for semiconductor production, electronics and solar cells, and steps to open the space sector to greater private involvement. The report said India's next industrial revolution rests on an existing manufacturing base in steel, cement, automobiles and oil refineries, describing the mix of scale, domestic demand, manufacturing capability and policy support as a strong foundation for new growth engines. Space startups multiply India is among a small group of spacefaring nations with what the report called "global competitive capabilities." The government is targeting close to a fivefold expansion of the space economy, to $40-50 billion over 2023-30. The number of space startups has jumped from just one in 2014 to more than 400 in 2026. Cumulative private investment in the sector reached $600 million by 2025-26, and Jefferies said Indian space startups are moving from early-stage innovation toward commercial execution. Chip fab under construction In semiconductors, the report said India is shifting from policy intent to execution, with nearly $20 billion of investments committed, including a chip fabrication plant now under construction. A new $13 billion incentive plan is expected to widen the ecosystem and lift value addition, including chip design. Data centres are emerging as a strategic piece of digital infrastructure. Colocation capacity has grown five times over the past five years to 2 gigawatts. Jefferies expects another fivefold rise, to nearly 10 gigawatts, over the next five years, driven by favourable cost economics, policy support and rising demand from hyperscale operators. India industrial revolution, Jefferies report, India space economy, India semiconductors, data centres India, solar energy India, electronics manufacturing, private investment India

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Prince William, three Nordic kings and President Zelensky joined mourners in Oslo as Norway laid King Harald V to rest after 35 years on the throne. Norway said goodbye to King Harald V on Wednesday, as scores of European royals and heads of state travelled to Oslo for a funeral held nearly two weeks after the monarch's death at the age of 89. The Prince of Wales and three Nordic kings were among those who gathered to honour a ruler who spent 35 years on the throne. The day's events opened at Akershus Fortress, the medieval castle overlooking the capital where Harald was later buried. A funeral procession then moved from the royal palace to Oslo Cathedral, watched by thousands of people who filled the streets along the route. A minute's silence was held across the whole country. Harald's son and successor, King Haakon, walked behind the coffin on foot. He was joined by his sister, Princess Märtha Louise, and his two children, Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra and Prince Sverre Magnus. Queen Mette-Marit, who recently came through a lung transplant, travelled by car alongside the late king's 89-year-old widow, Queen Sonja. Prince William attended on behalf of his father, King Charles III. The Princess Royal was also present, though in a private role as godmother to Norway's new king. The pair were part of a group of around 30 royal guests drawn from Sweden, Denmark, Belgium, Spain, Monaco, Jordan and Japan. Among them were Sweden's King Carl XVI Gustaf, King Frederik X of Denmark, Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands and Queen Letizia of Spain. The guest list reached well beyond Europe's palaces. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier walked behind the coffin, and five foreign prime ministers also joined the mourners. A eulogy inside the cathedral During the service, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre delivered a eulogy praising the late king. He said Harald had managed to strike "a balance between being stately and down-to-earth" and that the monarch had "made Norway greater". Emotions ran high in the pews. Queen Mette-Marit was seen dabbing at her eyes, and Queen Sonja, visibly moved, placed a single red rose on her husband's coffin. One unscripted moment marked the ceremony. As three tolls of the cathedral bell signalled the end of the minute's silence, the solemn pause was briefly broken by a mobile phone alarm sounding in the crowd. Marius Borg Høiby, the late king's step-grandson, was granted permission to attend the service. A modernising monarch Harald had reigned for 35 years and was regarded as a popular figure who helped move the monarchy with the times. Those who followed the royal family often described him as widely respected and cherished, a figure many Norwegians thought of as a grandfather to the nation. The country observed 13 days of national mourning before the funeral took place. In the day after his father's death, Haakon paid tribute to him, thanking him for "being such a good dad" and saying the king had "always stayed true" to his beliefs and commitments. The final stretch of Harald's life had not been without difficulty. He and those close to him had dealt with personal strains and public controversy in his last months. After the burial, the Norwegian royal family appeared on the palace balcony to acknowledge the crowds below. King Haakon stood alongside Queen Mette-Marit and Queen Sonja as they greeted the people who had come to mark the end of one reign and the start of another. King Harald V, Norway royal funeral, King Haakon, Oslo Cathedral, Prince William, Queen Sonja, Norwegian monarchy, Volodymyr Zelensky

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India's sub-4 metre SUV market jumped 40.88% to 121,391 units in August 2026, led by Tata Punch at 21,320 units, with Fronx and Nexon close behind. India's market for compact SUVs measuring under four metres surged in August 2026, with the segment moving 121,391 vehicles across 14 models. That figure marked a 40.88% rise over the 86,169 units sold in the same month a year earlier, and a 4.15% gain on the 116,552 units recorded in July 2026. The Tata Punch, sold in both petrol and electric forms, held on to first place with 21,320 units. Its nearest rivals were the Maruti Fronx and the Tata Nexon range, which rounded out the top three. Only two nameplates on the list, the Maruti Jimny and the Renault Kiger, sold fewer cars than they had a year ago. The Punch's performance stood out for its scale of growth. Deliveries nearly doubled year on year, climbing 99.18% from 10,704 units to 21,320. The model claimed a 17.56% slice of the segment. Against July's 21,313 units, however, sales were essentially unchanged. Maruti's Fronx took second spot with 18,730 units, a 50.78% jump from 12,422 a year earlier. The car slipped 3.82% from its July tally of 19,473. The Nexon, covering conventional and electric variants, was not far behind at 18,431 units, up 31.61% on the year and 5.49% on the month. Between them, the Punch and Nexon delivered 39,751 vehicles, underlining Tata's grip on the class. Brezza and Exter climb month on month The Maruti Brezza took fourth with 15,288 units. Its yearly gain of 12.25% was modest, but the month-on-month rise of 26.82% from 12,055 units was among the sharpest in the group. The Hyundai Venue registered 11,365 units, a 40.15% annual increase and a 2.43% monthly one. The Kia Sonet came next at 9,048 units, up 16.88% on the year and 1.51% on July. Mahindra's XUV 3XO, offered with a combustion or electric powertrain, reached 8,302 units. That represented a 50.37% annual gain, though it dropped 11.95% from July's 9,429. The Hyundai Exter was one of the livelier performers, posting 8,157 units on a 61.17% yearly rise and a 19.78% monthly one. Lower in the rankings, the Skoda Kylaq sold 3,590 units, up 15.84% over the year but down 3.68% from July. The Toyota Taisor managed 2,863 units, growing 6.71% annually and 15.91% monthly. Kia Syros leads on percentage growth The steepest proportional rise belonged to the Kia Syros, which now offers an electric option. Its sales leapt from just 308 units in August 2025 to 1,742 last month, a gain of 465.58%. It also led the pack on a monthly basis, growing 33.69%. The Nissan Magnite recorded 1,495 units, an 8.02% yearly improvement. The two models that lost ground sat at the bottom. The Maruti Jimny eased 2.82% to 586 units, while the Renault Kiger closed at 474 units, its 47.91% drop the largest annual decline on the chart. Grouped by manufacturer, Tata finished clearly ahead with 39,751 units and a 32.75% share, its total swelling 60.88% year on year as it added more than 15,000 vehicles on the back of the Punch and Nexon. Maruti followed with 34,604 units and a 28.51% share, growing 29.87%. Hyundai placed third on 19,522 units and a 16.08% share, up 48.23%. Mahindra logged a 50.37% annual gain but its 6.84% share trailed Kia's 8.89%. Every brand in the segment except Renault expanded over the year. With Tata and Maruti combined accounting for more than 61% of all sales, the two Indian carmakers continue to shape a class that grew 40.88% to 121,391 units. sub-4m SUV sales, Tata Punch August 2026, Maruti Fronx, Tata Nexon, compact SUV India, Kia Syros, Hyundai Venue, Indian car sales

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OpenAI's chief scientist says no one is ready for the consequences of AI, as the company launches GPT-6 Astra, its most powerful product yet. OpenAI's chief scientist has warned that no one is prepared for the consequences of artificial intelligence. The warning appeared in a public post published by the company's top scientific figure. The caution landed at the same moment OpenAI released GPT-6 Astra, which the company describes as its most powerful product to date. The timing placed a note of alarm alongside a launch the firm is presenting as a major advance. The post did not soften the message with reassurance. Instead, it stated plainly that the world is not ready for what the technology may bring. Coming from OpenAI's chief scientist rather than an outside critic, the statement carries added weight. OpenAI has offered no detailed breakdown of what GPT-6 Astra can do beyond the claim that it is the most capable system the company has built. The name marks a new step in the firm's line of products. The pairing of a stark warning with a flagship release leaves an open question the company has not answered: how a product billed as its strongest yet fits with a senior leader's view that society cannot yet handle the fallout. OpenAI has not said what specific consequences its chief scientist had in mind, nor what measures, if any, accompany the launch of GPT-6 Astra. OpenAI, GPT-6 Astra, AI safety, chief scientist, artificial intelligence, AI risks, AI consequences

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