In a gripping Ranji Trophy Elite Group C battle at India Raina Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Uttar Pradesh pulled off a tactical switch by bringing in spinner Shivam Sharma for the injured Prashant Veer. The all-rounder hurt his shoulder while fielding right before lunch on day one, prompting the use of the new Serious Injury Replacement policy. This regulation, rolled out ahead of the season, ensures teams aren’t handicapped by unforeseen injuries. It debuted in the Duleep Trophy with Saurabh Navale replacing Harvik Desai, and saw its first Ranji application when Bengal called up Kazi Junaid Saifi…
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In a tale of resilience and reinvention, TV actress Neha Marda has traded scripted dramas for real-life business triumphs. Post-pregnancy, a nagging issue with body odor prompted her to create ‘Fitku’, a personal care line now pitching for investment on ‘Shark Tank India’. Neha’s revelation on the show was raw and relatable. ‘Motherhood brought joy, but also this stubborn body odor that eroded my confidence,’ she confessed. For someone whose livelihood depended on flawless public appearances, it was a devastating blow. Conventional remedies failed, pushing her to innovate. The pivot from problem to product was swift. Fitku’s hero item is…
Mumbai’s special court delivered a body blow to the ED by acquitting NCP veteran Chhagan Bhujbal in the high-profile Maharashtra Sadan money laundering probe. Building on prior ACB clearance, Judge Satyanarayan Nawandar deemed the ED’s case untenable absent a predicate offense. The court accepted discharge pleas, stating flatly: no base crime means no laundering case. This dismantles years of investigation into alleged kickbacks from a 2005 Delhi housing project contract. Flashback to 2005: As PWD minister, Bhujbal allegedly skipped tenders to favor Chamanlal Enterprises, funneling benefits to relatives via firms. ED alleged Rs 13.5 crore in bribes, filing PMLA charges…
In one of Pakistan’s worst fire disasters in years, the death count from the Gul Plaza inferno in Karachi has climbed to 67, while 77 individuals remain missing. The catastrophic event on January 17 continues to haunt the city, fueling outrage over building safety and rescue inefficiencies. Governor Kamran Tessori of Sindh province broke his silence Friday, urging the Supreme Court and Sindh High Court to launch an immediate judicial inquiry. ‘We cannot absolve the administration of responsibility,’ he asserted during a press briefing, criticizing post-fire response measures and demanding identification and punishment of culprits. Preliminary findings point to a…
Ever wonder why illnesses keep bouncing back no matter how many antibiotics you take? Ayurveda cuts through the confusion, pinpointing three internal roots that invite disease into your life. Understanding and uprooting them promises permanent relief. First root: Prajnaparadha, the crime against wisdom. It’s deliberately ignoring your body’s signals. Forcing food down an unwilling stomach, pushing through fatigue without rest, letting anger simmer daily, or sacrificing sleep for screens—these choices erode health subtly but surely. The second culprit is Agni impairment. This inner digestive flame powers metabolism, energy, and detoxification. When blunted by poor choices, undigested food turns toxic, forming…
Paytm isn’t sweating the end of RBI’s PIDF scheme. The payments leader disclosed to exchanges that ramped-up revenues and focused merchant outreach will neutralize any revenue dip post-2025. This comes as the company continues to reap benefits from the fund, which supports payment infrastructure in remote areas. Launched to propel digital payments into Tier-3+ cities and underserved regions like the Northeast and Jammu & Kashmir, PIDF reimburses costs for devices such as Soundboxes and EDC machines. Valid until December 31, 2025, it contributed Rs 128 crore to Paytm’s coffers in the first half of FY26. ‘Even if the scheme isn’t…
In the heart of Gujarat, Vapi stands as Asia’s premier industrial corridor, home to thousands of factories driving India’s export engine. But today, Trump tariffs and geopolitical tensions have dimmed its shine. All eyes are on the impending Union Budget for lifelines that could reignite momentum. The region’s 10,000-plus industries, spanning chemicals, pharma, paper, and more, depend heavily on seamless trade. Recent tariff hikes have disrupted supply chains, hitting exporters hardest. Stakeholders anticipate bold interventions to promote outbound shipments and shield MSMEs from uncertainty. ‘Vapi is an MSME stronghold,’ affirmed Satish Patel of the Vapi Industrial Association. He called for…
Himachal Pradesh is set to witness a youth revolution in politics with the BJP’s ‘Yuva Changemaker’ program, unveiled by MP Anurag Thakur. Designed to channel the energy of young minds into nation-building, the fellowship draws inspiration from PM Modi’s call for youth involvement in governance. During a press briefing in Dharamshala, Thakur outlined the program’s structure. Launching on Basant Panchami, it invites applications from across the state starting January 25—Himachal Day—via online portals until March 23. With boot camps at district and state levels, the event anticipates 10,000+ entrants culminating in a spectacular finale. Twenty-one top performers will earn a…
India’s foreign exchange reserves have delivered a thunderous performance, ballooning by $14.167 billion in the week ended January 16 to touch $701.360 billion. This surge catapults the nation’s financial buffers to near-record levels, offering a strong shield against volatility in global markets. Breaking down the components, foreign currency assets soared $9.652 billion to $560.518 billion, encompassing a basket of key currencies denominated in dollars. Gold holdings added significant shine, climbing $4.623 billion to $117.454 billion. On the flip side, SDRs declined marginally by $35 million to $18.704 billion, and IMF reserve positions dropped $73 million to $4.684 billion. This follows…
In the high-stakes world of South cinema, few moments capture an artist’s raw dedication like Kiara Suresh’s latest Instagram share. The Mumbai-based actress, a household name for her nuanced roles, revealed she powered through a staggering 9-hour dubbing stint for an undisclosed film, emerging with a grin that lit up the frame. The photo tells a story of perseverance: Kiara slumped in a dubbing studio chair, mic at the ready, her expression a mix of tiredness and triumph. Her witty caption – ‘Me at the end of yesterday’s 9-hour long dubbing session’ – quickly went viral, prompting fans to flood…