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Mumbai: NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar, Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray and other opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi leaders on Saturday criticised the Centre over its “irresponsible” and “shameful” handling of activist Sonam Wangchuk’s agitation, saying the action amounted to suppression of democratic dissent.Wangchuk had been on an indefinite hunger strike in Delhi since June 28 in support of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led protest over alleged irregularities in the NEET examination and the alleged deaths of students linked to the controversy.Delhi Police on Saturday shifted Wangchuk to Safdarjung Hospital from the Jantar Mantar protest site after his health deteriorated…
A month after the Peddi controversy, Janhvi Kapoor has signed her next film with Pagglait director Umesh Bist, backed by Balaji Motion Pictures and Sikhya Entertainment, shooting from October-November. Umesh Bist will also direct Pagglait 2 with Sanya Malhotra. Meanwhile, Janhvi remains silent on the Peddi objectification row, which sparked wide industry reactions. Janhvi Kapoor has signed on for her next big film, a month after the ‘Peddi’ controversy, teaming up with Pagglait director Umesh Bist for the first time. Meanwhile, the actress has yet to respond to the ‘Peddi’ row, in which a section of netizens criticised the portrayal…
MUMBAI: IDBI Bank reported a standalone net profit of Rs 2,007.36 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, up 3.3% from Rs 1,943.17 crore a year earlier, supported by lower provisions despite weaker operating profit. On a consolidated basis, net profit rose 6.9% to Rs 2,127.14 crore from Rs 1,987.44 crore a year ago.Net interest income (NII), calculated as interest earned minus interest expended, declined 0.6% to Rs 2,249.75 crore from Rs 2,262.97 crore a year ago. Interest earned increased 7.0% to Rs 7,541.44 crore from Rs 7,021.00 crore, reflecting growth in the loan book, while interest expended rose…
The White House has backed Argentina’s footballers who displayed a banner supporting their country’s claim to the Falklands Islands after their World Cup semi-final victory against England.In a fractious match in Atlanta on Wednesday, some players held up a banner after Argentina’s 2-1 win that said: “Las Malvinas son Argentinas” – using the country’s term for the South Atlantic islands.Keir Starmer supported calls for Fifa to investigate the incident on Friday and appeared to back Spain ahead of the World Cup final against Argentina.But Andrew Giuliani, the head of the White House Fifa taskforce, defended Argentina’s players, saying the US…
Mhada’s pre-monsoon survey has identified 82 highly dangerous old buildings in Mumbai’s island city (Representative image) For lakhs of Mumbaikars, living in an old building is more than an inconvenience—it’s a daily safety concern. Every monsoon brings fresh fears of structural cracks, partial collapses and evacuation notices, while redevelopment projects often remain stuck in legal battles for years.Now, the Maharashtra government has taken a major legislative step that could help unlock the redevelopment of thousands of such buildings.The state legislature has passed an amendment to the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) Act to revive the implementation of Section…
Delhi restaurants and cafes will welcome fans until 4 am this weekend NEW DELHI: Football fans in Delhi will be able to catch the FIFA World Cup final over late-night gatherings this weekend, with chief minister Rekha Gupta announcing that restaurants, cafes and other eligible establishments across the city can remain open till 4am under the government’s business-friendly policy framework.The announcement comes ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, in which the defending champions Argentina will take on Spain in search of their fourth World Cup title and a second consecutive when they clash in New York.”Every football fan…
NAMAKKAL: The Namakkal district police have arrested a DMK youth wing organizer on charges of illegally mining sand from the Cauvery river.Acting on reports of illegal sand mining, Paramathi Velur inspector Uma Shankar and his team conducted vehicle checks near the Velur check-post around 1.30am on Saturday.They intercepted a minitruck carrying 40 bags of sand. “The vehicle was driven by K Dinesh, 27, a DMK youth wing organizer in Paramathi Velur,” the inspector said, adding that he was arrested. Police seized the sand-laden minitruck and a two-wheeler.Police said Dinesh had been repeatedly involved in sand theft. Locals and social activists…
AHMEDABAD: At least five people were killed and 10 others injured after a major fire broke out at a suspected illegal firecracker manufacturing unit on Gatrad Road near Vastral on the outskirts of Ahmedabad on Saturday afternoon.According to medical sources, four injured persons were taken to LG Hospital, while five others were shifted to Civil Hospital for treatment. The condition of the injured is yet to be ascertained.Senior Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) officials, including the municipal commissioner and mayor, reached the spot following the incident.Police said that a preliminary investigation suggested that the firecracker-making unit was operating illegally. The identities…
Former IT secretary Manoj Mishra Bhubaneswar: Former IT secretary Manoj Mishra appeared before police on Saturday in connection with the investigation into the alleged disappearance of key inquiry reports related to the 2008 assassination of VHP leader Swami Laxmanananda Saraswati and the 2016 SUM Hospital fire.After his appearance, Mishra told reporters that he was fully cooperating with the investigation. “Since an FIR has been filed alleging that two files are missing, police are asking officials concerned about the procedures followed for maintaining them. I have shared all the information they sought. As the matter is under investigation, it would not…
Dibrugarh: For 30 underprivileged students in Tinsukia, an Army-backed coaching programme has opened the door to medical college.Thirty of 45 candidates from the National Integrity and Educational Development Organisation’s Tinsukia centre qualified in NEET 2026, marking a major milestone for the free residential coaching initiative supported by the Indian Army’s Red Shield Division under Spear Corps.NIEDO trains meritorious students from economically disadvantaged families for the medical entrance test, offering academic support that is otherwise beyond their reach.Among the qualifiers is Roshan Kujur of Dighaltarrang Tea Estate in Tinsukia, who scored 402. Kujur lost his father early, after which his elder…