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MUMBAI: A 19-year-old first-year BSc student from Kalyan died by suicide Tuesday after he was harassed and assaulted in a local train by fellow commuters for speaking in Hindi and not Marathi, alleged his father.Arnav Khaire, a student of Kelkar College in Mulund, was travelling in a second-class compartment as his first-class season pass had…
India is on track to finalise a $1 billion deal with US aerospace firm General Electric (GE) for 113 F404-IN20 fighter jet engines, as negotiations between the two countries continue.The engines will power India’s indigenous LCA Tejas Mk1A, supporting the government’s Atmanirbhar Bharat defence initiative.Dr DK Sunil, HAL chairman and managing director, told ANI, “We…
Matt Damon shared on ‘The Howard Stern Show’ how he supported Ben Affleck through his divorce, emphasizing their enduring bond. Affleck, visibly moved, called Damon a “real friend.” The duo, starring in the upcoming film ‘The Rip,’ attribute their decades-long friendship to genuine love and loyalty, understanding its significance from a young age. Matt Damon…
Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled more than 1 per cent on Friday amid a broad-based selloff led by metal, IT and commodity stocks, tracking weak global market cues.In a volatile session, the 30-share BSE Sensex fell 1,048.16 points, or 1.25 per cent, to close at 82,626.76. During the day, the benchmark tanked 1,140.37…
Veteran actor Peter Greene, celebrated for his iconic roles in ‘Pulp Fiction’ and ‘The Mask’, has tragically passed away at 60. Authorities confirmed his death on December 12, 2025, was due to an accidental gunshot wound to the armpit. Greene, known for his memorable villainous portrayals, was discovered in his Manhattan apartment after a wellness…
The United States has approved only one applicant so far under President Donald Trump’s ‘Gold Card’ visa programme. According to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, the visa programme will offer US residency in exchange for a $1 million fee.Testifying before a US House committee on Thursday, Lutnick said that the identity of the approved applicant was…
MUMBAI: Former RBI governor Shaktikanta Das has said that amid the global turmoil, India is a picture of stability, influencing the global direction.“The coming decade will not be one where India simply participates in global growth, but one where India shapes it,” he said, framing macroeconomic stability and inflation control as compatible with sustained high…
Despite a slight setback, the excitement surrounding Nandamuri Balakrishna’s upcoming film ‘Akhanda 2: Thaandavam’ is palpable. With Netflix reportedly acquiring the digital streaming rights, fans are eagerly anticipating its debut following a four-week theatrical engagement, potentially on January 9, 2026. The film promises action-packed sequences, showcasing Balakrishna as the legendary warrior Akhanda, facing off against…
Virat Kohli (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: The 18-year wait was finally over, and when it ended, emotions overflowed across every Royal Challengers Bengaluru player, especially Virat Kohli, who has been with the franchise since the inception of the league back in 2008. Tears of joy, kissing the trophy, holding it high with pride, and continuous…
Bengaluru apartment body booked for running parallel justice system BENGALURU: A controversial “drug penalty” system in a residential complex has prompted a full-fledged criminal investigation, with police accusing the apartment association and a private security firm of running an illegal parallel justice mechanism and systematically suppressing serious crimes.Kumbalgodu police have registered a suo motu criminal…
