Bengaluru’s corporate world was stunned on Friday when Confident Group’s charismatic chairman CJ Roy ended his life with a gunshot wound inside his Longford Road office. The Ashoknagar police station has launched a detailed inquiry into the circumstances surrounding this devastating event. According to investigators, the day started with Income Tax sleuths storming Roy’s office for a search operation. After an intense hour-long interrogation, Roy returned post-lunch and, in a moment of despair, turned the gun on himself. The alarming gunshot echoed through the premises, prompting staff to ferry him urgently to medical care—efforts that proved futile as he was…
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Get ready for a reality TV revolution! Colors TV’s ‘The 50’ premieres February 1, locking 50 TV and social media stars into a lavish palace for epic clashes and survival games. Bigg Boss alum Bebika Dhurve is diving headfirst into the frenzy, joining Khanjadi and others in this colossal contest. Bebika’s enthusiasm is palpable. Speaking exclusively to reporters, she described the show as a landmark in Indian reality programming. ‘Living with 50 diverse personalities in one palace? Each with unique views and habits? Expect fireworks like never before,’ she predicted. ’50 episodes mean non-stop action, with three shot back-to-back.’ On…
Ahmedabad’s Crime Branch delivered swift justice in a daring residential theft, apprehending two thieves and reclaiming property worth Rs 1.47 crore from a doctor’s home in Satellite’s Manekbagh Society. The incident unfolded during the Uttarayan holidays from January 11 to 16, as the family vacationed outside the city, leaving their house unattended. Seizing the opportunity, the intruders ransacked the property, fleeing with substantial cash and precious jewels. A detailed probe ensued post-FIR, involving exhaustive CCTV reviews from more than 200 cameras and advanced surveillance techniques that pinpointed the suspects. Identified as Kamlesh ‘Guggu’ Parmar of Chandkheda and Mehul Parmar of…
The ‘Call Me Bae’ fever is back! Ananya Panday, fresh off her OTT debut that stole hearts, orchestrated a star-studded reunion with her co-actors, sparking Season 2 rumors across social media. The actress dropped a series of vibrant Instagram photos on Friday, capturing the infectious energy of the meetup in Mumbai. Grinning ear-to-ear with Gurfteh Singh Pirzada, Vihan Samat, Muskan Jaffri, and Niharika Datt, Ananya’s post has gone viral. Fans are in a frenzy, dissecting every smile for clues about a sequel to the binge-worthy series. ‘Team Bae forever! Drop Season 2 already,’ commented one devotee amid thousands of likes.…
The vibrant campus of Bihar Agricultural University in Sabour buzzed with energy as its prestigious three-day inter-college sports and cultural festival concluded successfully on Friday. Attracting 503 dedicated participants—split evenly between genders—from 11 teams of 10 colleges, the event celebrated athletic prowess and artistic talent in equal measure. Participants embodied true sporting spirit across disciplines, making the annual gathering a resounding success. Standout athletes now gear up for national representation at ICAR games in New Delhi, a testament to the event’s high standards. Bihar Agricultural College Sabour’s postgraduates reigned supreme in sports, amassing 60 points with an impressive medal haul:…
India’s premier stock exchange, NSE, announced on Friday a pivotal regulatory breakthrough: final SEBI approval for its IPO. This development propels NSE closer to public listing after more than a decade of setbacks linked to co-location controversies and governance probes. Since announcing IPO plans in 2016, NSE has navigated turbulent waters, including SEBI investigations into unfair trading advantages via co-location servers. Friday’s approval lifts the final barrier, leaving market execution in NSE’s court. The exchange plans to submit its DRHP by the end of March, currently in discussions with top investment banks and law firms to polish the prospectus. This…
The cricket world is abuzz with speculation over Pakistan’s shaky spot in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026. What started as serious concerns has morphed into a viral social media storm, fueled by hilarious interventions from Iceland and Uganda cricket boards. Pakistan announced its team amid whispers of doubt, but PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi’s meeting with PM Shehbaz Sharif signals deep troubles. A resolution is anticipated soon, possibly by Monday, amid echoes of Bangladesh’s recent exit. Recall how Bangladesh cited security risks to request match relocations from India to Sri Lanka, only to be denied by ICC. PCB voiced support,…
Veteran Bollywood actress Neena Gupta has stirred nostalgia with a throwback tale from her early career, where daring to critique a dialogue earned her a stern dressing-down from the director. This revelation comes as she gears up for the thriller sequel ‘Vadh 2’ opposite Sanjay Mishra. Gupta shared in an exclusive interview how the industry norms of yesteryears stifled actor input. ‘Back then, we didn’t argue. Once, I bravely pointed out an issue in my lines, and the director simply ordered me back to my room to memorize them without debate,’ she revealed. Guidance from a veteran actor clarified the…
A pivotal administrative reconfiguration in Maharashtra signals the end of an era for one of its most distinguished bureaucrats. Dr. I.S. Chahal, Additional Chief Secretary (Home), is set to retire on January 31, 2026, following a illustrious career spanning over three decades. The government’s Friday directive mandates that Manisha Patankar-Mhaishkar, presently helming Public Works as Additional Chief Secretary, steps into Chahal’s shoes at the Home Department. Meanwhile, Ashwini Bhide, Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister, assumes the additional charge of Mining. Issued under the authority of Joint Secretary Subhash Umranikar, the order conveys heartfelt congratulations to Chahal and disseminates…
In a world where tariffs are the new battleground, the India-EU Free Trade Agreement emerges as a masterstroke against over-reliance on fragile supply chains. Hailed as the ultimate trade breakthrough, discussions ripple from New Delhi to capitals in Pakistan and Bangladesh, reflecting its regional significance. Major economies are leveraging tariffs to control global supply lines, but this FTA flips the script by fostering negotiated openness in an era of interdependence. Amid Trump’s aggressive tariff tactics and rapidly evolving global trade winds, India and the EU are charting a resilient path forward. Beyond tariff cuts, the deal symbolizes a commitment to…