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Ex-student of Jadavpur University arrested on charges of murder

Ex-student of Jadavpur University arrested on charges of murder

An ex-student of Jadavpur University was arrested on Friday and charged with murder in connection with the death of first-year student Swapnadeep Kundu on Thursday.Saurabh Chowdhury, the prime suspect in Swapnadeep's death, had completed his Masters in Mathematics from the university in 2022, but still shot at the main boys' hostel, lived there and was unofficially in charge of the hostel mess committee. The arrest came hours after the Jadavpur police filed an FIR against unidentified persons for murder. According to sources, Sourav was named in the FIR.Joint CP (Crime) Sankh Subora Chakraborty said, "Swapndeep's father Ramprasad Kundu submitted a…
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Deloitte planning to resign as auditor from Adani Ports

Deloitte planning to resign as auditor from Adani Ports

Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP is set to step down from its role as auditor of Adani Port and SEZ, Reuters reported. It comes after auditors raised concerns about certain transactions highlighted in a report by US short-seller Hindenburg. A person with direct insight into the situation shared this information with the news agency. According to sources, the auditor reportedly had differences with management regarding some transactions. Deloitte is expected to formally announce its resignation as Adani Port's auditor in the next few days, a source told The Economic Times. It should be noted that Deloitte has been auditing the…
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AAP MP Raghav Chadha suspended from Rajya Sabha

AAP MP Raghav Chadha suspended from Rajya Sabha

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha has been suspended from the Rajya Sabha till the Privileges Committee submits its results. Chadha is accused of forging the signatures of five MPs on a resolution related to the Delhi Services Bill. Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar said, "… I am suspending Raghav Chadha from the service of the council until the report of the privilege committee of the council is available. " Four Rajya Sabha MPs — BJP's S Fanganan Konyak and Narhari Amin, AIADMK's M Thambidurai and BJD's Sasamit Patra — said the stay was issued after their names were…
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Puma onboards Shanaya Kapoor as new brand ambassador

Puma onboards Shanaya Kapoor as new brand ambassador

There's no denying that Shanaya Kapoor's incredible style sensibility has given us endless fashion statements ahead of her much-anticipated Bollywood debut. Shanaya has already been roped in as the new brand ambassador of sports brand Puma in the talk of the town and in another incredible move. She took to her Instagram to share the news with a series of stunning pictures arranged from head to toe in Puma. "Grab your sneakers," she wrote. The next generation of PUMA is ready to take over. Since her much-talked-about debut, Shanaya has also been making strides in the fashion space and has…
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ISRO posts pics captured by Chandrayaan-3

ISRO posts pics captured by Chandrayaan-3

After Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft moved closer to the lunar surface, it went through another orbital reduction strategy, ISRO released a new image on Thursday. Chandrayaan-3, India's ambitious third moon mission spacecraft, entered lunar orbit or moon orbit on August 5, after launching on July 14. https://twitter.com/isro/status/1689501590531760128?s=20 On Wednesday, ISRO tweeted,"Even closer to the moon’s surface. Chandrayaan-3's orbit is reduced to 174 km x 1437 km following a maneuver performed today."The next operation is scheduled for Aug. 14, between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., ISRO said. According to ISRO sources, there will be two more orbit reduction techniques to bring the spacecraft…
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Ankita Lokhande and Vicky Jain get married again

Ankita Lokhande and Vicky Jain get married again

Ankita Lokhande and Vicky Jain tied the knot again! The couple married each other at a picturesque location and shared the news with their fans by posting a video and pictures of the ceremony. In the posts, Ankita and Vicky are stealing kisses, and Vicky is kneeling down for his wife and posing for pictures.Meanwhile, Ankita and Vicky tied the knot in a lavish ceremony in December 2021. Scroll through to see snippets of their recent wedding. Ankita Lokhande posted pictures and a video of her wedding ceremony with her husband Vicky Jain on Instagram. The snippets show Ankita in…
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Sadhguru is not in favour of Akshay Kumar’s ‘OMG 2’ getting ‘A’ certificate

Sadhguru is not in favour of Akshay Kumar’s ‘OMG 2’ getting ‘A’ certificate

Akshay Kumar recently arranged a special preview of his upcoming film 'Oh My God 2' for spiritual leader Sadhguru at the Isha Yoga Centre in Coimbatore. Sadhguru even praised 'OMG2' saying that "it is important to educate young people on how to manage their physical needs." In another tweet on August 8, Sadhguru claimed that the film should not have received 'A' certification from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). Directed by Amit Rai, it is slated to release on August 11. 'Oh My God 2' stars Akshay Kumar and Pankaj Tripathi. One of the major problems surrounding the…
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IIT Hyderabad student dies by suicide due to mental stress

IIT Hyderabad student dies by suicide due to mental stress

A 21-year-old post-graduate student at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad committed suicide in her hostel room, police said. This incident happened on Monday night. The woman, Mamita Naik, joined the institute on July 27 to pursue a master's degree in civil engineering at IIT Hyderabad. But within two weeks of joining the institute, the woman took extreme steps. Two suicide notes were recovered - one written in Odia and the other in English. The note mentioned that the woman was under severe stress and no one should be held responsible for her death. The body has been shifted…
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Pushpa 2: Makers unveil the first look of Fahadh Faasil on his birthday

Pushpa 2: Makers unveil the first look of Fahadh Faasil on his birthday

Pushpa 2 The Rule starring Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna is one of the most anticipated films of this year. And, the makers are not putting in any effort to keep the excitement intact. After the first look of Pushpa aka Allu Arjun was released, the first look of Fahadh Faasil, who is opposed to the film, was released on his birthday. "Team #Pushpa2TheRule wishes the Massively talented #FahadhFaasil a very Happy Birthday ❤‍🔥 Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat Sir will be back on the big screens with vengeance 🔥," wrote on the makers' official website while sharing the Fahadhs' picture. On…
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BJP takes swipe at Congress as Manmohan Singh attends Parliament on wheelchair

BJP takes swipe at Congress as Manmohan Singh attends Parliament on wheelchair

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh went to Parliament in a wheelchair on Monday to attend Rajya Sabha proceedings, despite his illness, to vote against the Delhi Services Bill which was later passed by the House. While the opposition praised Manmohan Singh for his "honesty", the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) termed it "extremely shameful". Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha thanked the former prime minister for his presence in the House and said, "Today, in the Rajya Sabha, Manmohan Singh stood as a beacon of honesty and especially came to vote against the black ordinance. His unwavering commitment to democracy…
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