HT Evening Brief Sep 8: Fake PMO official with 'gun' held in Mumbai; Keyaa Banerji horrified by AI's dark side

Here's your 5-minute sprint through today's biggest stories: politics, India, world, entertainment and sports. Good evening. Here's your quick five-minute lap around today's top stories — politics, India, the world, and more.Man claiming to be PMO official, ‘bodyguard’ with gun arrested in Mumbai.Man claiming to be PMO official, 'bodyguard' with gun arrested in MumbaiA local businessman and his armed bodyguard were arrested in Mumbai on Monday after the man allegedly attempted to gain entry to the high-security Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) using a forged identity card, claiming he worked for the Prime Minister’s Office, police said on Tuesday.. Read more here.'Eiffel Tower shut as Hindu group's visit sparks row, staff alleges ‘female workers removed’The Eiffel Tower shut down on Monday after staff alleged that female workers were asked to leave due to a visit from a Hindu group. The visit, which was for a delegation for the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) spiritual movement, has now sparked a row. Read more here.UAE warned Netanyahu of Hamas plan days before 2023 attack? New report makes shocking claimsDeep DiveUAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan had warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Hamas was preparing a major operation days before the October 7 attack, according to a new Israeli media report. Netanyahu reportedly downplayed the warning even after the UAE president asked him to take the threat seriously, Israeli newspaper Haaretz reported, citing three senior foreign sources familiar with the conversation. Read more here.‘People were sexualising me’: Keyaa Banerji horrified by dark side of AI after historic powerlifting silverKeyaa Banerji's name is all over the internet. The world saw her talent on the biggest stage after she won a silver medal at the 2026 IPF World Sub-Junior and Junior Classic Powerlifting Championships in Sun City, South Africa. While the world continues to go gaga over her heroics of lifting three times her body weight, not many are aware of the hard yards she has been putting in behind the scenes for the last few years. Read more here.Sonu Sood speaks out on Delhi building collapse, calls for affordable hostels for students on campusBollywood actor Sonu Sood has expressed solidarity with students after a building collapsed in Delhi's Satya Niketan, near Delhi University's South Campus, reportedly claiming the lives of seven students. Following the tragic incident, Sonu urged the government to build hostels for students and ensure access to safe living spaces. Read more here.Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs. The HT News Desk covers politics, elections, government policies, the economy, business and markets, science and technology, the environment, law and order, infrastructure, education, climate issues and geopolitics, while closely tracking developments across states, institutions and global capitals. The team also leads coverage of major breaking news events, policy announcements, court proceedings, natural disasters, public emergencies and significant international developments. Reports published by the newsdesk are based on information gathered from reporters on the ground, official statements, government agencies, court records, regulatory filings, recognised institutions and other authoritative sources. Stories undergo editorial scrutiny and verification processes to ensure accuracy, fairness and relevance, and are updated as events evolve and additional information becomes available. Whether covering a key political decision in New Delhi, an economic policy shift affecting millions, a landmark court ruling or a major global event, the HT News Desk aims to provide readers with reliable, fact-based journalism that delivers not only the latest developments but also the context and analysis needed to understand their wider implications.Read More