UAE businessman BR Shetty alleges forged loan guarantees, seeks $15 billion from Bank of Baroda
Shetty has accused the bank and former NMC executives of fraud, forgery, collusion and misuse of his accounts.
Summary by The Mumbai Editorial Desk · As published by Hindustan Times — Mumbai · · 1 min read
Shetty has accused the bank and former NMC executives of fraud, forgery, collusion and misuse of his accounts.
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Anil Pandit has emerged as a key figure associated with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and recent criminal activities. He has been linked to an attack on actor Tiger Shroff for ignoring gang warnings related to Salman Khan. Authorities are investigating Pandit's connections to previou...
Times of India — Mumbai · Oct 19, 2026
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Lawrence Bishnoi is in Sabarmati Central Jail, and his brother Anmol is in Tihar Jail. Recently, two men claiming to be from the Bishnoi gang took responsibility for firing at actor Tiger Shroff's car. The incident occurred near Juhu police station during Shroff's departure from ...
Times of India — Mumbai · Oct 19, 2026

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Mumbai: The Indian rupee strengthened by 9 paise to 94.80 against the US dollar in early trading on Monday, supported by the Reserve Bank of India 's (RBI) continued intervention in the foreign exchange market. The domestic currency has recorded its strongest rally in seven month...
Free Press Journal · Oct 19, 2026

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The final day of Navratri calls for a colour that can make your festive wardrobe feel instantly more regal. Peacock green, with its rich blend of green and blue undertones, is the shade to embrace on October 19, as Shardiya Navratri concludes with Maha Navami. Whether you are dre...
Free Press Journal · Oct 19, 2026

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Mumbai: Indian stock markets began Monday's trading session on a largely flat note as investors remained cautious amid mixed global market trends, rising geopolitical tensions and fluctuations in crude oil prices . The BSE Sensex opened at 74,849.30, gaining 120.03 points or 0.16...
Free Press Journal · Oct 19, 2026

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On Monday, the Mumbai Police filed an FIR against three accused who were involved in firing shots at actor Tiger Shroff . According to ANI, the FIR was filed against three accused under Sections 109(1) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), and Sections 3 and 25 of the Ar...
Free Press Journal · Oct 19, 2026

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New Delhi: Stressing the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence in the healthcare sector, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) Secretary S. Krishnan on Sunday said AI can help improve healthcare accessibility, affordability and quality through a...
Free Press Journal · Oct 19, 2026
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Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) has drawn up a Rs 4.18 crore plan to install LED streetlights along key routes leading to Satgarhi, the proposed venue for the Global Investors Summit (GIS)-2027. The project aims to illuminate the roads that domesti...
Free Press Journal · Oct 19, 2026

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Mumbai: Mumbai woke up to hot and humid conditions on Monday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting largely clear skies and a maximum temperature of around 35°C. The minimum temperature stood at 29°C in the morning, as the city continued to experience warm we...
Free Press Journal · Oct 19, 2026
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An audio recording linked to Anil Pandit has emerged, threatening Salman Khan over an apology. Pandit warned against the safety of Khan's family if he does not comply. The threats follow a recent shooting targeting actor Tiger Shroff's car in Mumbai's Juhu area. Shroff was unharm...
Times of India — Mumbai · Oct 19, 2026

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A video purportedly showing MS Dhoni enjoying the Navratri festivities with Anant Ambani in Jamnagar has gone viral on social media. The clip captures a light-hearted moment between the former India captain and the Reliance Industries heir at a fair or carnival, reportedly at Rel...
Free Press Journal · Oct 19, 2026

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Washington DC: US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has returned 32-year-old Indian national Rajinder Kumar to Oregon state custody to face trial for manslaughter and reckless endangerment in connection with a fatal highway crash. Also Watch: Following his transfer to the...
Free Press Journal · Oct 19, 2026