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Time of India
3 hours ago
- Time of India
Victims of New York City shooting include a police officer and an executive at investment firm
Representative image An off-duty New York City police officer and an executive at an investment firm were among the four people killed by a gunman at a Manhattan office tower. The officer, Didarul Islam, 36, was working a corporate security detail Monday at the midtown skyscraper that is home to the headquarters of both the NFL and Blackstone, one of the world's largest investment firms. Wesley LePatner, a senior managing director at Blackstone, also was fatally shot, the firm confirmed. A labor union identified a security officer killed in the shooting as Aland Etienne. Authorities haven't identified the other person killed in the attack. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said in a memo to staff that an employee at the league's headquarters was seriously wounded in the shooting. The employee was in stable condition at a hospital and all other workers were safe and accounted for, he said. He did not name the person. Authorities identified the shooter as Shane Tamura of Las Vegas and believe he was trying to get to the NFL offices but took the wrong elevator. Mayor Eric Adams said police found a note suggesting he had a grievance against the NFL over a claim that he suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a degenerative brain disease that has been linked to concussions in contact sports but can't be diagnosed until death. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Libas Purple Days Sale Libas Undo He had played football in high school in California nearly two decades ago. Islam, who had been a New York City police officer for 3 1/2 years, worked out of a precinct in the Bronx where he lived with his family, officials said. The 36-year-old immigrant from Bangladesh was married with two young sons and his wife is pregnant, police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said at a news conference. 'He was a true, blue New Yorker not only in a uniform he wore, but in his spirit and energy of loving this city," Mayor Eric Adams said. Adams said "everyone we spoke with stated he was person of faith and a person that believed in God and believed in living out the life of a godly person.' Tisch said the gunman immediately opened fire on Islam in the building's lobby. 'He was doing the job that we asked him to do. He put himself in harm's way. He made the ultimate sacrifice,' Tisch said. 'He died as he lived: a hero.' LePatner, 43, was Blackstone's global head of core plus real estate and chief executive officer of Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust, the firm said. She joined the company in 2014 after working for more than a decade at Goldman Sachs, where she also handled real estate. She graduated summa cum laude from Yale University in 2003 with a bachelor's degree in history and served on the boards of several organizations, including The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the firm said. 'Words cannot express the devastation we feel,' Blackstone said in a statement. 'Wesley was a beloved member of the Blackstone family and will be sorely missed. She was brilliant, passionate, warm, generous, and deeply respected within our firm and beyond. She embodied the best of Blackstone.' Author Bruce Feiler said in a Facebook post that he was shocked, saddened and furious over LePatner's death. He said they served together on a board at Yale. 'At 43, she was the most effortless and impressive person — you wanted to follow her wherever she went,' he wrote. 'A mentor to young women and generous friend to everyone who knew her, she was on the board of her children's Jewish day school, recently joined the board of The Met, and just felt in every way like the kind of leader we all want and need in these unsettling times.' Manny Pastreich, president of Local 32BJ of the Service Employees International Union, said in a statement Tuesday that Etienne's death 'speaks to the sacrifice of security officers who risk their lives every day to keep New Yorkers and our buildings safe.' 'Every time a security officer puts on their uniform, they put their lives on the line. Their contributions to our city are essential, though often unappreciated. Aland Etienne is a New York hero. We will remember him as such,' Pastreich said. State records show Etienne was licensed as an unarmed security guard since 2017. Pastreich said the union was helping police and building management with the investigation and offering union members free counseling and support services. He said other security officers and commercial cleaners in the union were working in the building at the time.
Time of India
4 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
More options for SE Asia travel this Nov with three-class low cost airline ops to Bangkok
1 2 Kolkata: Kolkata will get a taste of a three-class configuration in a low-cost airline for the first time this Nov when Thai Vietjet Air connects the city to Bangkok. The announcement on Tuesday came days after full-service carrier Etihad launched its four-class configuration flight between Kolkata and Abu Dhabi. Announcing the launch of the four-times-a-week service from Nov 16, Vietjet Air vice-president (commercial & customer service) Pinyot Pibulsonggram said the airline would offer three configurations: Economy, Deluxe, and Skyboss. "We are a low-cost airline but have three-class service at different Economy, only free 7 kg carry-on baggage is offered. Additional baggage and all other services, including seat selection, will cost extra. The Deluxe service, which has a premium of 7-20% depending on the season of travel, offers priority check-in, free seat selection, 20 kg checked baggage, 7 kg carry-on baggage, and free flight change. The Skyboss service, which comes at a 7-20% premium over the Deluxe class, offers 10 kg hand baggage and 30 kg checked baggage, luxurious lounges, dedicated priority check-in, exclusive shuttle service to the aircraft, premium seat selection, and F&B on board," Pibulsonggram explained. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Libas Purple Days Sale Libas Undo You Can Also Check: Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata Vietjet Air will operate four days a week. While the incoming flight will land in Kolkata before midnight every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, the departing flight will be in the early hours on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Monday. Bookings for the sector commenced from July 17. At present, there are five airlines that operate between Kolkata and Bangkok: IndiGo Airlines, Thai Airways, Bhutan Airlines, Thai AirAsia, and Lion Air. IndiGo also has a daily flight between Kolkata and Phuket. Vietjet Air vice-president (corporate affairs) Sayada Benjakul said the airline would look at increasing the frequency on the Kolkata-Bangkok sector to a daily service once loads pick up and also evaluate opportunities to introduce flights on other sectors, including Phuket.
Time of India
21 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
CAG report flags T's rising deficits, financial strain in 1st quarter
1 2 Hyderabad: Telangana's financial position in the first quarter of the fiscal year appears strained, according to the latest report from the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG). The state is grappling with high deficits and lower-than-expected revenue collections. As of June, the state recorded a revenue deficit of ₹10,582 crore—meaning it spent that much more than it earned. This is a sharp contrast to the budget's projection of a ₹2,738 crore surplus. The fiscal deficit, which measures how much the govt needs to borrow to meet all its expenses, stood at ₹20,266 crore. That's already 37.5% of the annual target of ₹54,009 crore—just within the first three months. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad The primary deficit—which is the fiscal deficit minus interest payments on past loans—reached ₹13,493 crore, which is nearly 39% of the ₹34,640 crore planned for the year. Income: Far behind projections The state's total receipts in the first quarter—including ₹20,266 crore raised through borrowings—stood at ₹57,499 crore. This is just 21% of the ₹2.84 lakh crore projected for the full year. Around 24% of this income came from the Centre in the form of Telangana's share of central taxes and grants. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Libas Purple Days Sale Libas Undo Interest payments alone amounted to ₹6,772 crore—about 35% of the annual allocation of ₹19,369 crore—raising concerns about the state's ability to manage future debt. Salaries, pensions, and subsidies dominate spending. On the expenditure side, a significant portion of the budget has already been used up. On salaries and wages, ₹11,608 crore was spent, which is nearly 35% of the annual ₹44,478 crore target. On pensions, ₹4,572 crore (34.9% of the ₹13,109 crore estimate) was used and subsidies, mainly for free electricity, cost ₹5,932 crore—over 36% of the ₹16,345 crore set aside for the year. What do these deficits mean? A revenue deficit means the state's income isn't enough to cover its regular expenses like salaries and subsidies. A fiscal deficit shows the overall gap between total income and total expenditure, including capital and interest costs. A primary deficit isolates current borrowing needs, leaving out the burden of interest on older debts. Key revenue figures: Tax revenue: ₹35,721 crore (20.4% of the ₹1.75 lakh crore target) GST collections: ₹12,622 crore (out of ₹59,074 crore projected) Stamp and registration fees: ₹3,712 crore (19.5% of ₹19,087 crore) State excise duty: ₹4,595 crore (16.6% of ₹27,623 crore) Sales tax: ₹8,466 crore (22.6% of the ₹37,463 crore estimate)
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Patrick Mahomes's wife Brittany, reacts to grandma Randi's photo album featuring grandkids
Th Mahomes are a close-knit family and Randi Mahomes often spends time with her son Patrick and his kids. Source: X It's no secret that Randi Mahomes is a big part of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes ' life. But it was recently revealed that Randi is also pretty special for Patrick's kids. Randi recently shared an album where she could be seen cherishing some time with her grandkids. Brittany Mahomes, Patrick's wife, had a cute reaction to the Instagram post by his mother. In the photos, Randi Mahomes can be seen with two grandkids, Sterling and Bronze, during what she called 'Grandi Camp 2025.' In the pictures, the two children can be seen in Randi's home and in her car, and one of the pictures even shows the children out shopping with their grandmum. Randi Mahomes shares a glimpse at ' Grandi Camp 2025 ' 'My heart is full. Grandi Camp 2025!! ❤️' Randi Mahomes wrote in the caption. 'Grandi loves you Sterling, Bronze and Golden. There's nothing better than spending time with them. Covering these sweet babies in all the prayer and love. Prov. 3:5-6.' Brittany Mahomes, who also shares a warm relationship with Randi, responded warmly to the photos and replied with heart-eye and white heart emojis, followed by the caption, 'the best pictures!' The Mahomes have three kids: 4-year-old Sterling Skye, 2-year-old Patrick 'Bronze' III and Golden Raye, who is just seven months old. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Libas Purple Days Sale Libas Undo The Mahomes family had another reason to celebrate recently as Randi was finally able to sell Patrick's childhood home after slashing its price. As per reports, Randi received a contingent buyer on the home she lived in since 2006 with Patrick, her younger son, Jackson, and her daughter, Mia. The family listed the 1,475-square-foot residence in April after Patrick and his brother, Jackson, bought their mother and half-sister, Mia, a new $825,000 home close by. The Mahomes' Tyler property was originally listed at $285,000 but eventually Randi reduced the asking price to $279,000. After she had put the house on sale, Randi shared, 'It's bittersweet but it's time for a change and Mia and I are so excited to have a new place to decorate and make a home and now I have a large space for those grand babies.' Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Trump warns Iran that its nuclear sites could be bombed again
US President Donald Trump warned on Monday that he would order fresh US attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities should Tehran try to restart facilities that the United States bombed last month. Trump issued the threat as he held talks with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at his Turnberry golf resort on the western coast of Scotland. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Data Analytics others Data Science Digital Marketing healthcare Management Finance Others PGDM CXO Product Management Data Science Design Thinking MCA Technology Healthcare Project Management Public Policy Degree Operations Management Cybersecurity MBA Leadership Artificial Intelligence Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis & Visualization Predictive Analytics & Machine Learning Business Intelligence & Data-Driven Decision Making Analytics Strategy & Implementation Duration: 12 Weeks Indian School of Business Applied Business Analytics Starts on Jun 13, 2024 Get Details Iran, which denies seeking to develop a nuclear weapon, has insisted it will not give up domestic uranium enrichment despite the bombings of three nuclear sites. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Libas Purple Days Sale Libas Undo Trump told reporters that Iran has been sending out "nasty signals" and any effort to restart its nuclear program will be immediately quashed. "We wiped out their nuclear possibilities. They can start again. If they do, we'll wipe it out faster than you can wave your finger at it," Trump said. Live Events
