Jailed gangster Ravi Pujari charged in two extortion cases, including ₹10cr bid against ex-IAS officer
The cases involve alleged demands for ₹10 crore from former IAS officer Radheshyam Mopalwar in 2017 and ₹25 lakh from another man in 2006.
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JPMorgan CEO Urges US To Consider India’s Oil Needs Before Imposing Russia Sanctions
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has called on the US administration to consider the broader impact on India and international oil markets before taking additional action against countries purchasing Russian crude. Speaking at the JPMorgan India Investor Conference in Mumbai, Dimon...
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Planning A Home Loan? Why A Possible 50 Bps RBI Repo Rate Hike Could Make Borrowing Costlier
Mumbai: Homebuyers taking a housing loan should prepare for higher repayments, with analysts expecting the Reserve Bank of India to raise the repo rate by 50 basis points before December 2026. Two Possible Rate Hikes The Monetary Policy Committee could increase the benchmark rate...
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Explained: Why Is There No Third Umpire In India Vs Japan T20I Match?
A bizarre moment during the India vs Japan one-off T20I left viewers scratching their heads. Captain Shreyas Iyer was on the field when he attempted a run out with a direct hit. The Indians, including bowler Ravi Bishnoi appealed, but to no avail with the Japanese batters even st...
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Bombay HC asks govt for measures to tackle firecrackers, lasers noise pollution; to pass order at 4 pm
The Bombay High Court raised concerns regarding the effectiveness of noise pollution control measures implemented by the state government. The justices sought information on how to curtail excessive noise during festivals and the use of firecrackers. They advocated for preventive...
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Anu Sikka Takes New Creative Role, Joins Jio Studios As Head Of Animation
Mumbai: Veteran media executive Anu Sikka has joined Jio Studios as Head of Animation, marking her next professional move after leaving JioStar, according to an exchange4media report citing sources close to the development. Sikka recently stepped down as Executive Vice President ...
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Asian Games 2026: India Men’s Table Tennis Team Crushed 0-3 By South Korea In Round Of 16 As Campaign Ends
Aichi-Nagoya: India suffered a 0-3 defeat to South Korea in the men's team table tennis Round of 16 at the Asian Games 2026 on Tuesday, bringing their campaign in the continental event to an end. Asian Games 2026 | Table Tennis | Day 6 Result Men’s Team – Round of 16 India went d...
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Protect Tata Group’s Charitable Legacy, Sharad Pawar Calls For Dialogue Amid Leadership And Listing Dispute
Mumbai: Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) president Sharad Pawar has called for protecting the Tata Group’s trust-based legacy, stressing that its charitable ownership structure and institutional role must be preserved. The Tata Group’s legacy is rooted in the beli...
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IND Vs JAP: India Survive Scare In Hard-Fought 2-Run Win Over Japan In Historic T20I
Axar Patel defended 8 runs in the final over as India survived a massive scare to clinch a 2-run win against Japan in Sano on Tuesday. Opting to bat, the reigning world champions mustered 32/4 on a turning track. In response, Japan threatened to chase the score down, only for Axa...
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'Stop misuse of SC/ST Act': IIT Bombay alumnus Sudheendra Kulkarni seeks impartial probe in student suicide, backs Prof Doolla
Activist Sudheendra Kulkarni urged an impartial probe into student Sahil Wakode's death. He also called for withdrawing the SC/ST Act case against Professor Suryanarayana Doolla. Kulkarni stated that caste should not automatically determine guilt in student suicides. He highlight...
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Illinois Tech Mumbai Begins Academic Operations As First US University With Independent Degree-Granting Campus In India
Mumbai: Illinois Institute of Technology Mumbai (Illinois Tech Mumbai) has opened its campus to its inaugural student cohort, marking the beginning of the US university’s academic operations in India. Classes for the first batch commenced on September 7, 2026, following a week-lo...