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Ranchi: Court work was disrupted on Friday as members of the Ranchi District Bar Association (RDBA) abstained from judicial duties to protest against the alleged misbehaviour of the officer-in-charge (OC) of the Scheduled Caste (SC)–Scheduled Tribe (ST) police station, Mahesh Munda, with women advocates. Sources said court proceedings, including witness depositions and case hearings, were affected due to the protest.RDBA members staged a march from the association’s building to the police station, raising slogans against the officer. Woman advocate Sabina Kujur lodged a complaint with RDBA secretary Sanjay Kumar Vidrohi, alleging that she and her colleague, Soni Lakra, had visited…

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Kolkata: Jindal India, part of BC Jindal Group, has commissioned a new state-of-the-art advanced metal coating line at its Ranihati manufacturing complex in Howrah with a Rs 1,100 crore investment.The line is expected to boost production of value-added coated steel products by around 60% to around 0.3 million metric tonnes. The company expects its revenue to rise by 20% in FY26, supported by higher volumes and improved product mix. The company said the newly-commissioned line was supplied by SMS Esmech. It is equipped with advanced automation, precise coating control systems and high process stability. Kolkata: Cabie Accused Of Filming Girl,…

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“Look, because of what has happened, I don’t think it is appropriate that we should remain in contact,” and by mutual agreement during that walk in the park we decided that we would part company and I left, I think it was the next day and to this day I never had any contact with him from that day forward,” said Andrew in his TV interview. Source link

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Mumbai’s Tushar Deshpande in action against Karnataka. | Photo Credit: EMMANUAL YOGINI When Tushar Deshpande walked out to bowl on Saturday, he knew that on a MCA-BKC ground surface, which offered uneven bounce, the batters would struggle.At the team huddle, it was decided that bowling in partnerships would be the key. And for the next couple of hours, Deshpande and Mohit Avasthi executed their plans to perfection as they claimed four wickets apiece to bundle out Karnataka for 173 and bring Mumbai back into the game.“It was more about bowling in partnerships. Yesterday, when I came to bowl, they (Karnataka)…

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Exchanging pleasantries: Chile coach Amoroso and captain Richard with Rohit and Sreejesh. | Photo Credit: B. JOTHI RAMALINGAM Ahead of its opening match against Chile in the FIH junior men’s hockey World Cup at the SDAT-Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium here on Friday, Indian head coach P. R. Sreejesh said his team will not take the opposition lightly.“Chile is good in attack and defence. We have to respect Chile and play well,” he said.For Rohit, playing his final junior World Cup, will be an emotional moment. “We have been waiting for this for a long time. We are ready,” the 21-year-old captain, who was part of the the previous edition…

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Madison Keys launched ‍her Australian Open title defence ​with a 7-6(6) 6-1 ‌win over Ukrainian ​Grand Slam debutant Oleksandra Oliynykova to reach the second round at Melbourne Park on Tuesday (January 20, 2026).Keys found herself in trouble early on at ​Rod Laver Arena, conceding ⁠a double break with untimely double faults, and while she ​drew level at ⁠4-4 the American was then dragged into a tiebreak where Oliynykova caused ‌more chaos with her ‌deep, looping shots.The plucky Ukrainian brought up two ‍set points but Keys erased the deficit with ‍some trademark big-hitting to eventually snatch a tense tiebreak, punctuating her…

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Invictor, Red Rose and Golden Axl caught the eye when the horses were exercised here on Wednesday (Feb. 4) morning.Inner sand:600m: Seneca (Nirmal) 40. Easy. Neutralist (Prasad) 36. Moved well. 800m: Janhavi (Mustakim), Exotic Star (app) 50, 600/37. Former finished four lengths ahead. Brahmastra (Nazil) 50, 600/38. Moved well. Wings Of Fury (Santosh) 51, 600/38. Moved nicely. Ultimo (N.B. Kuldeep) 49, 600/36. Worked well.1000m: Exuma (P. Dhebe), Pure (D.A. Naik) 1-7, 800/53, 600/39. They moved level freely. Maratha Admiral (P. Dhebe) 1-8, 800/53, 600/38. Worked freely. Your Unforgettable (N.B. Kuldeep) 1-7, 800/52, 600/39. Moved freely. Absolute Gorgeous (Nirmal) 1-5, 800/50,…

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As a little girl learning chess from her grandfather, Bibisara Assaubayeva would always cry whenever her opponent captured her queen on the board. It is not easy to take her queen easily these days. And she is now the queen of the fastest format in chess. In Doha last month, she won her third World Blitz Championship in five years. In 2021, when she won her first World blitz title, she was also the runner-up in the World Rapid Championship. She was just 17 then. Last year, Assaubayeva became a Grandmaster, only the 43rd woman in history to earn the…

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Virgo natives face a demanding yet rewarding week. The beginning feels busy, with hard work testing your patience. Mental restlessness may creep in, but inner confidence continues to grow. Support from siblings or close friends helps you take bold decisions. Early efforts may not show instant results, but persistence plants strong roots.Midweek brings social warmth and emotional relief. You may attend gatherings, meet old friends, or enjoy family time. Parental support or financial help strengthens security. By the weekend, luck favours you. Happiness, success, and clarity align, making this one of the better endings to a challenging week.Love and Relationships:…

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