MANILA, Philippines—University of Santo Tomas defeated De La Salle University for the first time in a decade with a 93-84 win on Saturday in the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball tournament held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
This victory marked the Growling Tigers’ first triumph over the Green Archers since their narrow 81-79 win back in October 2015.
https://sports.inquirer.net/642099/uaap-ust-takes-down-title-favorite-la-salle
The couples take to the floor for the first time! But who will strut their stuff – and who will have two left feet? Join us for every step of the way.
Roll pre-titles VT, with the celebs making their way to the ballroom.
Refill your libations and take your sparkly sofa seats. We’re about to go live to Elstree Studios for the first time this year…
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https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/live/2025/sep/27/strictly-come-dancing-week-one-live
**Thane: School Principal Arrested for Alleged Sexual Assault of 7-Year-Old Girl in Dombivli**
The Manpada Police arrested a school principal on Saturday for allegedly sexually assaulting a seven-year-old girl inside a school in Dombivli. The accused, who was serving as the principal and held additional charge of the position, is currently under police custody.
**Incident Details**
The alleged incident took place on September 24 within the school premises. According to officials, the victim—a first standard student—was inappropriately touched on her private parts by the accused.
**Complaint and FIR Registration**
Upon learning about the incident, the girl’s parents immediately approached the police station to report the matter. Following their complaint, the Manpada Police registered a First Information Report (FIR) under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
**Police Statement**
ACP Suhas Hemade from Dombivli stated, “We received a complaint from the victim’s parents and accordingly, we filed an FIR. The accused was arrested on Saturday and will be produced in court on Sunday. Further investigation is underway.”
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https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/thane-crime-dombivli-school-principal-arrested-for-allegedly-sexually-assaulting-7-year-old-girl-case-registered-under-pocso-act
Top-seeded Alex Eala squandered a strong start as Lulu Sun of New Zealand rallied to claim a 3-6, 6-4, 6-2 victory in the semifinals of the Jingshan Tennis Open on Saturday.
Sun, who was seeded third, quickly gained momentum in the deciding set, racing to a 4-0 lead. She maintained her composure and held off Eala’s attempts to mount a comeback, securing her place in the final of the tournament.
https://sports.inquirer.net/642036/alex-eala-loses-to-lulu-sun-in-jingshan-open-semifinals
**Power Supply Scheduled to be Disrupted in Multiple Areas of Bhopal on 23rd September 2025**
Residents of Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh are hereby informed that there will be a scheduled power outage affecting several areas on 23rd September 2025 due to essential departmental maintenance work. Citizens are advised to plan accordingly and take necessary precautions during the outage period.
**Affected Areas and Timings**
– **Hl Passey Eng, SK Industries, Champion Engineering Pt-II, Kamini Agrawal, Perfect Paper Product, SRD Steel Pvt Ltd, Ocean Motors Pvt Ltd, CI Automotors Pvt Ltd**
Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Reason: Departmental maintenance work
– **Shree Kushal Fabricators, Dristi Off-Set Pvt Ltd, Fitwell Fasteners, Seema Enterprises, KCS Engineering Works, Jeevan Motors (P) Ltd, Lee Vedla Industrial Corp**
Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Reason: Departmental maintenance work
– **Piriya Mohalla, Siddhi Vinayak**
Time: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Reason: Departmental maintenance work
– **Vidhya Nagar C Sector, D Sector, Bharat Petroleum Colony, Kawadi, Croma, D-Mart, Pacific Blue, Indian Coffee House, Royal Enfield Nearby Area**
Time: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Reason: Departmental maintenance work
– **Om Nagar, Savan Nagar, Halalpur Bus Stand, Bairagarh Road, Lake Land Garden, R.K. Residency, City Walk**
Time: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Reason: Departmental maintenance work
– **Lalghati Petrol Pump, Vila Apartment, Lalghati Choraha, Barela Gaon, Lalghati Road, Kohefiza Hospital, Collector Office, Commissioner Office, BPL Motor, Lok Ayukt Office, etc.**
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Reason: Departmental maintenance work
– **Parascity, GRP Colony, Mansarover Complex, Reliance Telecom, 61/2 No. Stop, Shankar Nagar, BDA Complex, 7 No. Stop, Venus Scan**
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Reason: Departmental maintenance work
– **Shabri Nagar and all nearest areas**
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Reason: Departmental maintenance work
We apologize for the inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding and cooperation during these necessary maintenance activities. Please ensure all electrical appliances are switched off during the outage to avoid any damage. Stay safe!
https://www.freepressjournal.in/bhopal/bhopal-power-cut-september-28-power-to-remain-disrupted-in-om-nagar-piriya-mohalla-bairagarh-road-more-check-full-list
**Power Supply Disruption in Bhopal on 23rd September 2025 Due to Departmental Maintenance**
Residents of Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh are hereby informed that power supply will be affected in several areas on 23rd September 2025 due to scheduled departmental maintenance work. Citizens are requested to plan accordingly and take necessary precautions during the outage periods.
**Affected Areas and Timings:**
– **Hl Passey Eng, Sk Industries, Champion Engineering Pt-II, Kamini Agrawal, Perfect Paper Product, SRD Steel Pvt Ltd, Ocean Motors Pvt Ltd, CI Automotors Pvt Ltd**
Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Reason: Departmental maintenance work
– **Shree Kushal Fabricators, Dristi Off-Set Pvt Ltd, Fitwell Fasteners, Seema Enterprises, KCS Engineering Works, Jeevan Motors (P) Ltd, Lee Vedla Industrial Corp**
Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Reason: Departmental maintenance work
– **Piriya Mohalla, Siddhi Vinayak**
Time: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Reason: Departmental maintenance work
– **Vidhya Nagar C Sector, D Sector, Bharat Petroleum Colony, Kawadi, Croma, D-Mart, Pacific Blue, Indian Coffee House, Royal Enfield Nearby Area**
Time: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Reason: Departmental maintenance work
– **Om Nagar, Savan Nagar, Halalpur Bus Stand, Bairagarh Road, Lakeland Garden, R.K. Residency, City Walk**
Time: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Reason: Departmental maintenance work
– **Lalghati Petrol Pump, Vila Apartment, Lalghati Choraha, Barela Gaon, Lalghati Road, Kohefiza Hospital, Collector Office, Commissioner Office, BPL Motor, Lok Ayukt Office, etc.**
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Reason: Departmental maintenance work
– **Parascity, GRP Colony, Mansarover Complex, Reliance Telecom, 61/2 No. Stop, Shankar Nagar, BDA Complex, 7 No. Stop, Venus Scan**
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Reason: Departmental maintenance work
– **Shabri Nagar and all nearby areas**
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Reason: Departmental maintenance work
Please ensure that you make necessary arrangements for any essential tasks that depend on electricity and use alternative sources if available during these hours. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
https://www.freepressjournal.in/bhopal/bhopal-power-cut-september-28-power-to-remain-disrupted-in-om-nagar-piriya-mohalla-bairagarh-road-more-check-full-list
**HDFC Bank Barred from Onboarding New Clients in Dubai**
*By Akash Pandey | Sep 27, 2025, 04:34 PM*
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**What’s the story?**
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has barred HDFC Bank’s Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) branch from onboarding new clients and providing financial services. This regulatory action stems from concerns regarding the bank’s client onboarding practices.
HDFC Bank has clarified that these operations are not material to its overall business and is taking steps to comply with the DFSA’s directives.
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**Regulatory Action**
The DFSA’s directive prohibits HDFC Bank’s DIFC branch from offering financial services to new clients. This includes advising on financial products, arranging investment deals, extending credit, and offering custody services. Additionally, the branch is barred from making financial promotions aimed at new clients.
It is important to note that these restrictions do not impact existing customers or those who were previously offered but not yet fully onboarded for financial services.
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**Compliance Efforts**
HDFC Bank emphasized that the operations of its DIFC branch are not material to the group’s overall business and financial position. As of September 23, the branch served a total of 1,489 customers, including joint account holders.
The bank has already initiated necessary measures to comply with the DFSA’s directives and is fully committed to cooperating with the ongoing investigation.
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**Investigation Details**
The DFSA’s concerns center around the DIFC branch’s onboarding process, particularly regarding clients who were not fully onboarded according to the jurisdiction’s strict financial rules for “professional clients.”
This development follows a controversy from two years ago related to the alleged mis-selling of high-risk Credit Suisse Additional Tier-1 (AT1) bonds, which has prompted heightened scrutiny of the branch’s practices.
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*Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.*
https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/business/uae-regulator-bars-hdfc-from-new-client-onboarding-in-dubai/story
MANILA, Philippines—Gilas Pilipinas Girls ended their campaign in the FIBA U16 Women’s Asia Cup with a 103-72 loss to Chinese Taipei on Saturday at Arena Seremban in Malaysia.
With the loss, the Philippines finished the continental meet in sixth place.
READ: Gilas Girls bow to China, fall short of FIBA U16 Asia Cup semis
**Our Family’s Biggest Hit: Mahesh Bhatt Lauds Mohit Suri’s ‘Saiyaara’**
*By Isha Sharma | Sep 27, 2025 | 03:41 PM*
Veteran filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt recently praised his nephew, director Mohit Suri, for the phenomenal success of his film *Saiyaara*. Speaking to Siddharth Kannan, Bhatt expressed his pride, saying, “It makes me so happy. Simba’s roar has outdone Mufasa’s. Nobody in our family has ever delivered a hit this huge.”
Released in July, the romantic musical *Saiyaara* shattered several box office records and was widely credited with reviving Bollywood’s golden age of romance. The film stars Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda in lead roles and has reportedly earned ₹570 crore worldwide, making it one of the highest-grossing films of the year.
Despite the massive success, Mahesh Bhatt remains grounded about Mohit Suri’s achievements. He shared, “He’s my sister’s son, and he’s a completely self-made boy. But I keep giving him the feeling of not having arrived. I remind him that we might make a hit or two, but we will most definitely make flops.”
Bhatt also addressed the inevitable comparisons between *Saiyaara* and his iconic film *Aashiqui*. He said, “Every generation has a love story that defines it. While *Aashiqui* was made with purity, *Saiyaara* is today’s defining romantic film.”
With its heartfelt storytelling and musical depth, *Saiyaara* is indeed carving its own legacy in Bollywood, earning both critical and commercial acclaim while marking a milestone for the Bhatt family’s cinematic journey.
https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/entertainment/mahesh-bhatt-lauds-the-success-of-saiyaara/story
**Ilaiyaraaja’s Case Against Sony Music: Madras High Court Seeks Revenue Details**
*By Apoorva Rastogi | September 27, 2025, 4:19 PM*
The Madras High Court has directed Sony Music Entertainment India Private Limited to disclose the revenue earned from the commercial exploitation of legendary composer Ilaiyaraaja’s musical works. The order was issued by Justice N Senthilkumar during the hearing of civil suits filed by Ilaiyaraaja against Sony Music, Oriental Records, and Echo Recording Company Private Limited. The composer alleges unauthorized use and exploitation of his creations.
**Legal Allegations**
Ilaiyaraaja has claimed infringement of his rights, stating that the companies involved have failed to pay him the legally mandated equal share of royalties. He insists that his works were commercially exploited without proper authorization or compensation.
**Ongoing Legal Proceedings**
Senior counsel Vijay Narayan, representing Sony Music, informed the court that two related cases are currently pending before the Division Benches of the Madras High Court and the Bombay High Court. He requested additional time to submit a detailed counter affidavit responding to Ilaiyaraaja’s recent suit.
Justice Senthilkumar accepted the request and instructed Sony Music to present the requested revenue records during the next hearing scheduled for October 22.
The case continues to draw attention as it highlights crucial issues surrounding rights and royalties in the music industry.
https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/entertainment/madras-hc-orders-sony-to-reveal-earnings-from-ilaiyaraaja-s-songs/story
