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KOLKATA: For Shannon Rowbury, the 2012 London Olympics never really ended.The US middle-distance runner finished sixth in the women’s 1500m final that night, believing she had missed out on an Olympic medal. But what followed over the next 13 years was the unravelling of one of the most tainted races in Olympic history.Turkey’s Asli Cakir Alptekin and Gamze Bulut, who finished first and second respectively, were later disqualified for doping. Russia’s Tatyana Tomashova, who was initially fourth and subsequently promoted to silver, was also disqualified following a doping case in 2024.As a result, Rowbury was eventually elevated to third. In…

New Delhi: Aster DM Quality Care Ltd has announced its subsidiary KIMS Health Care Management Ltd (KHML) will invest about Rs 134.4 crore to expand its hospital facility in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.The Board of Directors of KHML has approved the construction of a new block and optimisation of existing facilities at KIMSHEALTH Hospital, the company said in a regulatory filing late on Monday.The expansion will add 184 beds to the current capacity of 795 beds, taking the total count to approximately 979 beds, the filing said, adding that the project is slated for completion on or before May 2028.The investment will…

Himachal Pradesh to introduce three-time attendance system across 150 CBSE government schools, says CM SukhuThe Himachal Pradesh government will introduce a three-time attendance system in 150 CBSE government schools, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said on Tuesday after chairing a meeting of the Education department in Shimla.Attendance will be recorded at three stages of the school day: morning arrival, during the lunch break and at checkout. Sukhu said the measure would apply to all 150 CBSE government schools covered by the state initiative.Teacher dress code to take effect from October 1Separate dress codes will be prescribed for teachers and students…

Kichcha Sudeep has added a major new project to his upcoming film slate with the announcement of ‘Devaraaya.’ Revealed on September 2 to coincide with the actor’s birthday, the first announcement poster has immediately drawn attention for its grand period setting and Sudeep’s striking royal appearance. The actor is seen in elaborate traditional attire, surrounded by a visually rich imperial backdrop, offering the first glimpse into the scale and world of the upcoming film.Kichcha Sudeep announces ‘Devaraaya’ on his birthdayThe biggest highlight of Sudeep’s birthday celebrations was the official announcement of ‘Devaraaya.’ Sharing the first look of the project, the…

The dispute was not about the eligibility for the chit prize or whether the claimant had won the bid. Won a chit prize but the payout is delayed? A Telangana consumer commission has upheld an order against Kapil Chits after holding the company responsible for delaying the payment of a Rs 15 lakh chit prize for more than 55 days. Kapil Chits attributed the delay to late submission of sureties, but the commission found the company records revealing otherwise.The dispute was not about the eligibility for the chit prize or whether the claimant had won the bid. The Commission had…

Provisional results announced by the country’s electoral commission showed that 70% of voters backed the changes in Sunday’s referendum, while 30% voted against them. Turnout was reported at nearly 60%.The new constitution strengthens the presidency at the expense of the prime minister, altering the balance of power under Guinea-Bissau’s semi-presidential system.Previously, Guinea-Bissau’s legislature appointed a prime minister from the parliamentary majority, who then formed a cabinet – an arrangement the ruling military authorities said had contributed to political instability.The changes now give the president greater authority over the government.However, the five-year presidential term and two-term limit have been retained. The…

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday ordered a CBI investigation into Disha Salian’s death, citing concerns over the prolonged police probe and failure to register an FIR NEW DELHI: The Bombay High Court on Wednesday ordered the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to register an FIR and take over the investigation into the death of Disha Salian, former manager of actor Sushant Singh Rajput, who died in June 2020.A bench of Justices Sarang Kotwal and Ranjitsinha Raja Bhonsale directed Mumbai Police to hand over all case records to the CBI and ordered that the probe be conducted by a suitably…

President Vladimir Putin has dismissed growing speculation that he plans to announce a new round of military mobilization following State Duma and regional elections later this month. “It’s complete nonsense. It’s an information attack on Russia,” Putin told reporters late on Tuesday in his first remarks on the rumors. As Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has stalled in its fifth year, questions are once again mounting over whether Putin could resort to a politically costly mobilization to boost his military’s manpower. The Kremlin has repeatedly rejected reports of an impending draft, characterizing them as a foreign disinformation campaign. Last week, Ukrainian intelligence agencies…

Maharashtra’s chief minister has deferred enforcement action on loose edible oil sales for one year (File photo) MUMBAI: Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday said enforcement action against the sale of loose edible oil would be kept in abeyance for a year, putting the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) decision on hold.However, there would be no further extension after this period and compliance with the law would be mandatory, news agency PTI reported.Therefore, during this one-year period, every trader will have to make the necessary changes to their business practices in accordance with the law, Fadnavis said.Govt to form…

Syed Asim Waqar, AIMIM national spokesperson, has joined the Congress party NEW DELHI: AIMIM national spokesperson Syed Asim Waqar joined the Congress on Wednesday and launched a sharp attack on his former party, accusing the Asaduddin Owaisi-led outfit of opposing those fighting the BJP while merely paying lip service to the goal of defeating the ruling party.Waqar joined the Congress in the presence of AICC in-charge for Uttar Pradesh Rajendra Pal Gautam, UP Congress chief Ajay Rai and AICC Minority Department chairman Imran Pratapgarhi at the party headquarters at 24 Akbar Road, news agency PTI reported.Gautam welcomed Waqar into the…