Manipur's capital, its adjoining localities and the three curfew-bound districts of Imphal East, Imphal West, and Thoubal wore a deserted look on Wednesday while the security forces were on a high alert to foil any attack or ethnic clashes in the state, officials said.

Apprehending fresh trouble in Imphal, and its adjoining areas, authorities on Tuesday reimposed curfew for an indefinite period in the three districts. Mobile internet services were also suspended in five districts and educational institutions closed till September 12 in view of the students’ protests.

Officials said that no untoward incident was reported from anywhere in the trouble-torn state on Wednesday.

According to officials, the Civil Secretariat and a few other government offices in Imphal were functioning but the presence of employees was very thin.

Actress Rashmika Mandanna, who has a slew of films lined up for release, has started shooting for her part in the upcoming movie ‘Sikandar’. The actress will be seen opposite Bollywood superstar Salman Khan in the film.

On Wednesday, the actress took to the Stories section of her Instagram, and shared a short video from the day 1 of shoot from the sets of ‘Sikandar’. In the video, one can see the flower bouquet. Excitedly, the actress wrote in the video, “Flowers” and she made a Korean heart with her fingers.

‘Sikandar’ marks the 1st collaboration between Salman and Rashmika, and is directed by AR Murugadoss, who is known for films like ‘Ghajini’ and 'Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty'.

The film is being produced by Sajid Nadiadwala of Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment. It marks the reunion of Salman with Sajid after 'Kick' which was released in 2014. The makers of the film have booked its release for Eid 2025, the festival which is reserved for releases of Salman Khan.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday said it has approved a policy-based loan of 100 million US dollars to support Sri Lanka's water supply and sanitation sector reforms, which are designed to enhance the country's resilience to climate change impacts and promote long-term sustainability.

The ADB said the Water Supply and Sanitation Reform Programme, composed of two subprogrammes of 100 million dollars each, will contribute to a more resilient and sustainable delivery of water supply and sanitation services, news agency reported.

With just over 20 days to go until the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, the ICC has made an exciting announcement: match tickets will start at just five dirhams (Rs 114.28), and entry will be free for fans under 18.

This initiative, aimed at boosting attendance and creating a lasting legacy for the tournament in the UAE, was revealed alongside a stunning laser show on the iconic Burj Khalifa.

"One of the exciting things about the UAE is its diversity," said ICC Chief Executive Geoff Allardice during a media conference on Wednesday. "It’s a place where the entire world is represented! This means that this is effectively a home World Cup for all 10 teams, and players can enjoy the support of passionate fans. With that in mind, I’m delighted to announce today that tickets will be available from just five dirhams, and Under-18s will go free."

A severe flooding hit Tachileik town in Shan state as the Mae Sai Creek surpassed its danger mark and overflowed into the town.

On September 10, the flood affected 3,838 people across eight wards of the town, prompting an accelerated rescue operation, news agency reported.

Relief camps have been established at a football stadium and a monastery to provide shelter for the displaced victims, it added. Rescue operations carried out by the Myanmar Fire Services Department, and other organisations are underway, distributing food and drinking water to those in need, it said.

The US Central Command said on Wednesday that its naval forces destroyed five Houthi drones and two missile systems in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen in the past 24 hours.

"It was determined these (equipment and) systems presented a clear and imminent threat to US and coalition forces, and merchant vessels in the region," it said on social media platform X, without disclosing the name of the areas targeted.

The Houthi group, which has controlled much of Yemen since late 2014 after the outbreak of a civil war with the Yemeni government, has not yet made any comment, news agency reported.

In the presence of Aam Aadmi Party's Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha, AAP candidate for the Uchana assembly seat, Pawan Fauji, filed his nomination. Earlier, he addressed party workers at the party office and led a road show in the city. During the road show, Aam Aadmi Party workers and the public showered him with flowers, welcoming him at various locations. MP Raghav Chadha stated that the JJP party would be known as the party whose deposit was forfeited after the assembly elections. He highlighted that voters had previously supported BJP, JJP, and Congress, but this time, they should support Pawan Fauji. Chadha asserted that the next government in Haryana would be formed with the support of the Aam Aadmi Party.

The 2023 Cricket World Cup, hosted by India, had a significant economic impact of Rs 11,637 Cr on the Indian economy, according to a report released by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday.

The report was based on an Economic Impact Assessment conducted by Nielsen, a New York-based firm, using data provided by the ICC and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

"A new economic report released today by the International Cricket Council (ICC) reveals that the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, the biggest Cricket World Cup ever, generated an incredible total economic impact of USD1.39 billion (INR 11,637 Crores) for the economy of India," said ICC in a statement released on Wednesday.

In a bid to bolster India's position in the global semiconductor value chain, industry association SEMI on Wednesday announced a strategic agreement with the India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA).

IESA will become part of the global SEMI family and represent SEMI in India. It will continue to use its current brand while beginning to implement SEMI’s processes and select initiatives, it was announced during the ‘Semicon India 2024’ event.

“India holds immense potential in the semiconductor space, and many global companies are already exploring the opportunities within the country's semiconductor industry,” said Ajit Manocha, President and CEO, SEMI.

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced on Wednesday that if the United States allowed Ukraine to conduct long-range missile strikes then Russia would respond accordingly.

Peskov's comments came as the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and British Foreign Secretary David Lammy arrived in Kyiv on Wednesday - a visit that Russia alleged was part of giving the Ukrainian authorities the permission to strike Russia using American long-range ATACMS missiles.

"Most likely, of course, all these decisions have already been made. This can be assumed with a high degree of probability," Peskov commented during a media briefing on Wednesday while responding to reports of potential strikes by Ukraine on Russian soil.