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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) Following another victory in the tournament, Keonjhar Miners captain Subhranshu Senapati reflected on the teams improving atmosphere, the role of experienced players in supporting youngsters and the importance of staying composed under pressure. He also spoke about the influence of former India captain MS Dhoni, whose calm approach to leadership has shaped his own captaincy during his time with Chennai Super Kings. The team faced some pressure after losing its opening match, especially with expectations high on a platform that brings together experienced players and young talent. However, Senapati said the side has gradually found its rhythm and is now looking ahead with confidence. Honestly, the environment in the team is really good right now. Initially, after we lost the first match, there was a bit of pressure because this is a huge platform and expectations are high. It was important for us to move forward in the tournament, so I am quite happy with how things are going. At the same time, as we progress, we will have to play better cricket, he said. Senapati said the teams response after the opening defeat was built on confidence, with senior players and the coaching staff helping the younger members settle into the tournament. The process was simple. We had to believe in ourselves and trust that we could do here what we have been doing so far, with the same confidence. The coaches have been very supportive, while the seniors are also sharing their experiences with the youngsters. There is a very good atmosphere in the team, he said. The weather interruptions and change in schedule also tested the teams during the tournament. However, Senapati felt his side had the balance to adapt to different conditions. I feel we have a well-balanced team. Whether it is 10 overs, five overs or 20 overs, if the team is good, we can perform in any situation or format. That belief is gradually coming into the team, and it is a good sign for us, he said. Asked about his calm demeanour as captain, Senapati credited MS Dhonis leadership and composure as an early influence on his own approach to the role. In the beginning, MS Dhonis captaincy and calmness inspired me. I felt I should try to follow that approach. When you stay calm, you get more ideas, he said. He also spoke about the confidence Dhoni brings to difficult situations and the value of his on-field planning. He has a lot of confidence in himself, whatever the situation the team is in. He does not give up on a match until the very end, and his on-field planning is very different. I believe in that approach, and he has helped me a lot, Senapati added. Senapati also highlighted the leagues role in giving young cricketers exposure to a wider audience, particularly those who have not yet had opportunities at higher levels. It is definitely very important. The matches are being broadcast, and people are watching. For youngsters playing at the district level who are not getting opportunities at a higher level, this is a good platform to showcase their talent. It is a very good tournament for them, he said. He added that the league also offers valuable exposure for experienced players, with the competition providing an opportunity to test themselves in front of a broad audience.
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EMERGE 2026 Concludes Successfully; Tourist from Chennai Wins Lucky Draw Car
Srinagar, September 27, 2026: EMERGE 2026 Connecting J&K successfully concluded in Srinagar, bringing together entrepreneurs, startups, businesses, industry stakeholders, artisans, innovators and members of the wider business community on a common platform. The three-day event, supported by the Government of Gujarat and the Government of Jammu & Kashmir, UT Administration, with the support of the Department of Tourism, Kashmir and University of Kashmir, provided a vibrant platform for business networking, entrepreneurship, innovation, exhibitions, cultural showcases and meaningful interaction among diverse stakeholders. The event was also driven by the vision of Mr. Imran Shah of Foster Group, who has been instrumental in creating a platform for young and budding entrepreneurs from the Kashmir Valley, providing them an opportunity to showcase their ideas, connect with industry leaders and explore new avenues for growth and collaboration. The event aimed at creating new opportunities, encouraging entrepreneurship and strengthening the business ecosystem of Jammu & Kashmir. A key attraction of EMERGE 2026 was the Lucky Draw, sponsored by Arise Hyundai, through which a car was offered as a special prize to a participating visitor. The lucky winner, Mrs. Aqsa Khan from Chennai, India, was selected through the draw. Speaking to the media, Mr. Omar Beigh, MD, Arise Hyundai, expressed his happiness at the outcome, particularly as the lucky draw coincided with World Tourism Day. It is especially heartening that on World Tourism Day, a tourist visiting Kashmir has won the lucky draw. We are very happy that Mrs. Aqsa Khan from Chennai will be taking home a car as a memorable part of her visit to Kashmir. It is a wonderful coincidence and makes the occasion even more special. Mr. Beigh further said that Arise Hyundai remains committed to contributing to the people of Kashmir and supporting the aspirations of young entrepreneurs. At Arise Hyundai, we always look forward to supporting the people of Kashmir and young entrepreneurs who have the courage to dream and the determination to turn those dreams into reality. We believe that initiatives like EMERGE provide an important platform for young people and businesses to connect, grow and take their ideas forward. The organisers expressed their sincere gratitude to the Government of Gujarat, Government of Jammu & Kashmir, UT Administration, Department of Tourism, Kashmir, University of Kashmir, along with all participating businesses, exhibitors, sponsors, partners, visitors, performers, media organisations and stakeholders whose valuable support and participation contributed to the successful conclusion of EMERGE 2026. The event concluded on a positive note, reflecting the spirit of collaboration, enterprise, tourism and innovation that continues to shape Jammu & Kashmirs emerging business ecosystem.
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Venkat Prabhu on his film with Sivakarthikeyan not taking off: No hard feelings!
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 28 (IANS) Clarifying that actor Sivakarthikeyan would always remain a dear friend/brother to him, ace director Venkat Prabhu on Monday explained that his film with Sivakarthikeyan could not take off for a number of reasons but that he had no hard feelings as a result of the development. Taking to his X timeline to pen a lengthy clarification in the wake of an interview given by his father, music director, director and actor Gangai Amaren, Venkat Prabhu, looking to defend his father, said, SK (Sivakarthikeyan) is always a dear friend/brother to me. A lot of speculations and controversies are going around. As a father, when a film involving your own son gets delayed, the frustration is natural. He probably doesnt know the complete picture, and I cant blame him for that. The ace director went on to say, Im a very quiet person when it comes to my work and dont discuss my professional matters in detail with anyone, including him. The project couldnt take off due to various reasons. Thats it. No hard feelings. If the time comes and a good script comes my way, I would love to work with SK again. So please, lets put a full stop to all this, Venkat Prabhu said and added, Im busy with my next. My best wishes to my brothers Seyon. For the unaware, director Sivakumar Murugesan's Tamil film, 'Seyon', featuring actor Sivakarthikeyan in the lead, only recently wrapped up the second schedule of shooting. On September 11 this year, Raaj Kamal Films International, the production house of actor Kamal Haasan which is producing the film, took to its social media timelines to put out a video clip announcing the completion of the film's second schedule. It wrote, # (The second stage of courage's victorious journey has now been completed #Seyon) #VetrivelVeeravel #Varendi #KamalHaasan #Sivakarthikeyan. It may be recalled that Sivakarthikeyan had taken a short break in Ooty ahead of the gruelling second schedule in Madurai. The actor had a few days ago posted pictures of himself seated alone on a jeep and enjoying the serenity offered by the mist-surrounded mountains in Ooty. Posting the pictures on Instagram, he had said, A pause. A breeze. A little peace. The makers of the film had on June 10 this year announced that the unit had wrapped up the first schedule of shooting. The film officially went on floors in Madurai with a grand pooja ceremony that was graced by several celebrities including actor Kamal Haasan on May 18 this year. Produced by Kamal Haasan's RaajKamal Films International and Turmeric Media, the film features actress Baghyashrii Borse as the female lead. Interestingly, this will be Baghyashrii Borse's first direct Tamil film.
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Housing sales in India's major cities rose by 3 percent during the July to September quarter of 2026. Overall sales in value terms increased by 2 percent compared to the previous year. Notably, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region and Bengaluru showed significant growth in sales. However, declines were observed in Delhi-NCR, Pune, Chennai, and Kolkata during the same period.
India office leasing rises 7 pc to 54.4 million sq ft in Jan-Sep: Report
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) Office space leasing across India's top seven markets rose 7 per cent year-on-year to 54.4 million square feet in the first nine months of 2026 because of sustained occupier expansion, demand from global capability centres and growing uptake by flexible workspace operators, a report showed on Monday. According to a report by property consultant Colliers, Grade A office demand in the third quarter reached 18.7 million sq ft, a record high for a third quarter in recent years and 7 per cent higher than the previous quarter. The demand was also up 9 per cent from a year earlier, it added. City-wise, Bengaluru led leasing activity during January-September with 15.7 million sq ft, accounting for 29 per cent of total demand, while Hyderabad followed with 9.4 million sq ft, up 47 per cent year-on-year. Meanwhile, Delhi-NCR recorded 8.3 million sq ft of leasing during the period. Mumbai, Pune and Chennai saw demand of 7.1 million sq ft, 6.9 million sq ft and 6 million sq ft, respectively. Moreover, five of the seven markets recorded annual growth in leasing during the nine-month period, according to the report. The report further noted that annual office transactions across the major markets could reach 75-80 million sq ft in 2026. With cumulative Grade A space uptake already at 54.4 million sq ft, and demand prospects looking strong in the final quarter, we are well poised for a stronger 2026, said Arpit Mehrotra, managing director, office services, Colliers India. In addition, flex space leasing continued to gain momentum, rising 37 per cent year-on-year to 12.6 million sq ft in the first nine months. Apart from that, conventional leasing was largely unchanged at 41.8 million sq ft. Technology companies accounted for nearly 16 million sq ft, followed by banking, financial services and insurance firms and engineering and manufacturing companies. Meanwhile, new office supply rose marginally to 41.7 million sq ft in January-September. However, overall vacancy stood at around 16 per cent at the end of the third quarter, Colliers said.
TN: Tight security in Madurai for CM Vijays visit today
Digital Desk | Madurai, Sep 28 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Police have put a five-tier security arrangement in place at Madurai airport for Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijays visit on Monday. Security has also been stepped up along the roads he is expected to use during his engagements in the city. Police personnel have been stationed on both sides of the road from the airport to Government Rajaji Hospital, CM Vijays first stop after his scheduled arrival at 11 a.m. Sniffer dogs have been used to inspect the airport complex, while the Central Industrial Security Force and local police were checking vehicles before allowing them onto the premises. Drone flights have been prohibited during the visit. Barricades have been erected near the airport and in Mandela Nagar, Avaniyapuram and Chinthamani to control access along the Chief Ministers route. Security arrangements extend beyond the airport corridor to the Gandhi Museum, the Government Tourist Office and the Meenakshi Amman Temple. Police are expected to regulate traffic as the convoy moves between venues, with temporary restrictions possible on the roads it uses. After the hospital programme, the convoy is expected to pass Anna Bus Stand and the Collectors Office on its way to the Gandhi Museum. From there, the planned route to the Government Tourist Office includes Law College, Rajamuthiah Mandram, Race Course and the Forest Department office. In the evening, CM Vijay is expected to travel from the tourist office through Goripalayam, Nelpettai and Keezhavasal to the Meenakshi Amman Temple. His return route towards the airport is planned via Kamarajar Road, Munichalai, Ganesh Theatre junction, Vaigai South Bank Road, Ring Road and Viraganur junction. The arrangements cover a route through several busy parts of Madurai, as well as the airport and venues on the Chief Ministers schedule. Barricades and vehicle checks are in place at key points, while personnel deployed along the roads will manage the convoys movement through the city. Police have made similar tight arrangements for the return journey to the airport after the temple visit. CM Vijays Madurai programme includes the launch of the Thaai Maaman Gold Ring scheme for children born in government hospitals and the reopening of the Gandhi Museum after its renovation at a cost of about Rs 10 crore. Following lunch and a break at the Government Tourist Office, he is scheduled to visit the Meenakshi Amman Temple at 5 p.m. before flying back to Chennai.
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Australian PM plans India visit in December, says he and PM Modi have built strong personal ties
Digital Desk | New York, Sep 28 (IANS) Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he plans to visit India in December with a business delegation, calling the economic partnership underused despite a rapidly strengthening relationship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Albanese said the visit would include a business event in Mumbai and conclude with a cricket match in Chennai. He disclosed the plans during a discussion at the Asia Society in New York with former Australian prime minister Kevin Rudd. And in December, on the way back to Florida, in this case, the G20 is taking place, I think, December 14, 15, hosted by President Trump. And on the way, Im going to India, Albanese said. Were doing a day event. I like that. Mirroring the Gday LA event with the Business Council of Australia with a whole lot of businesses Ill be taking there to Mumbai, he said. The visit would finish with a cricket event in Chennai, involving teams from the Australian states of Victoria and Western Australia, Albanese said. It will finish with, as things in India always does, with a cricket match, he said. Albanese said the two countries shared democratic and Commonwealth ties, as well as links in education and sport. Australian universities were establishing a presence in India, he added. Theres a lot more we can do though. It has been underutilised, the relationship and partnership, but both PM Modi and myself are very keen on rectifying that, he said. Albanese said Indias economic and demographic rise made the relationship increasingly important for Australia. India will be the third largest economy in the world. They already have the largest population in the world, he said. He also credited PM Modi with expanding access to electricity and energy across India. To give Prime Minister Modi credit, more people have been connected with access to energy in India under his reign than has occurred in any decade, in any country or any region in human history, Albanese said. The Australian leader said he and PM Modi had built a strong personal relationship. Each had visited the others country twice during Albaneses tenure as prime minister, he said. He is someone who we have a strong relationship with. I think theres a lot more can be done in our economic partnership, Albanese said. He recalled joining PM Modi at a large community gathering in Australia and the enthusiasm generated by the Indian diaspora. The good thing for me was that Prime Minister Modi asked them to cheer for me, Albanese said, drawing laughter from the audience. Rudd said Australias relationship with India had gone from strength to strength. He cited expanding bilateral ties and cooperation among India, Australia, Japan and the United States through the Quad. Albanese placed the India relationship within Australias broader engagement across the Indo-Pacific. He said Canberra had strengthened ties with the United States, Japan, Indonesia, South Korea and Pacific island nations while managing its major trading relationship with China. The countries are also members of the Quad alongside Japan and the United States. Their cooperation covers maritime security, critical technologies, resilient supply chains, health and disaster response. Australias large Indian-origin community and growing education links have added depth to the strategic partnership.
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Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 27 (IANS) The Indian women's national team will play their first-ever international matches in Kolkata, taking on Russia in two friendlies at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan on October 8 and 11, 2026, during the FIFA Women's International Match Window, the AIFF announced on Sunday. The fixtures will be India's first international matches since they were crowned champions of the SAFF Women's Championship for a record-extending sixth time in June 2026. The October window will provide 69th-ranked India with an opportunity to test themselves against a strong European opposition. Russia are ranked 27th in the world. It will also mark India's first appearance in West Bengal since the 2016 SAFF Women's Championship, which was held in Siliguri and saw the Blue Tigresses lift the title. That remains the only previous occasion on which the Indian women's national team has played in the state. The Russian women's national team last travelled to India in 1994 for the eight-nation Jayalalitha Cup in Chennai. India were eliminated in the group stage, while Russia, who were placed in a different group, went on to finish runners-up. The October fixtures will be the third and fourth meetings between India and Russia. Their previous two encounters both came in international friendly tournaments in neutral venues. India suffered a 0-8 defeat to Russia at the Turkish Women's Cup in 2021, before losing 0-2 at the Pink Ladies Cup 2025 in the UAE. Indian women's national team head coach Crispin Chettri said, Playing against quality opposition is always valuable for the development of the team. We have already faced Russia at the Pink Ladies Cup in Dubai, where we lost 2-0, so these matches will give us another opportunity to test ourselves against a strong side. While results are important, we also have to look at these games with a long-term vision. It is important to give opportunities to upcoming players, expose them to high-level opposition and continue developing a squad that can perform at the international level in the future, he added. The Blue Tigresses have been training in Kolkata since September 18. Chettri will finalise and name the squad closer to the matches. Having Kolkata host these matches will also be a huge opportunity for the players. They will not only get to play against a quality team like Russia, but, hopefully, in front of a good crowd as well. Experiencing the expectations and atmosphere that come with playing in front of fans is also part of their development. These are the habits and experiences we need to build if we want to compete at a higher international level, he said.
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Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 27 (IANS) Southern Railway has asked the Tamil Nadu government to relocate 43 Tasmac liquor outlets near stations and tracks in Chennai and neighbouring districts, citing trespassing deaths, accidents and repeated complaints of nuisance from passengers. The Chennai railway division first wrote to the state-run liquor retailer in September 2024 and again in May 2025. Having received no response, it took the matter to the chief secretary in July this year, according to railway sources. The identified outlets are spread across Chennai, Tiruvallur, Vellore, Tirupattur, Ranipet and Kanchipuram districts. Railway officials have flagged locations, including Royapuram, Korukkupet, Perambur, Jolarpet, Villivakkam, Avadi, Ennore, Thiruvalangadu and Nandiambakkam. Officials said people drinking near the shops sometimes enter railway property, cross tracks at vulnerable points, travel dangerously on trains or sleep on platforms and inside coaches. They have also reported harassment of women passengers, disturbances to railway staff, littering, theft and tampering with railway assets, including copper signal wires. Commuter representatives said passengers have faced problems near stations at Ambattur, Tiruvallur, Avadi and Tambaram Sanatorium. At Ambattur, some customers allegedly take liquor onto suburban trains and occupy coach floors. The subway at Tiruvallur has reportedly become a drinking spot, leaving women reluctant to use it after dark. In Avadi, groups gathering near an outlet on Station Road affect access to the station, a hospital and a temple. Tasmac officials, however, have said finding replacement premises was difficult. The corporation has considered shifting more than 100 outlets across Tamil Nadu, but several proposed sites met with residents objections or proved unsuitable. At least seven shops near railway facilities have been closed or moved in recent months. The TVK government recently closed 717 Tasmac outlets within 500 metres of educational institutions, places of worship and bus stands. A Tasmac official said there was no specific rule on the distance between liquor shops and railway tracks. The official said several states were considering guidelines because more than 17,000 liquor outlets were situated near tracks nationwide. An official of a Tasmac workers association suggested that the Railway Board seek court directions on suitable rules. The railway wants the outlets shifted to reduce risks around busy passenger corridors.
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Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 27 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government has issued an order exempting the law and order wing of its Public Department from the Right to Information (RTI) Act, restricting public access to a broad range of records concerning policing, protests and security. The government has designated the wing as an organisation engaged in intelligence and security work. The order means applicants may no longer obtain many of the records held by the wing through routine RTI requests. It does not, however, make every piece of law and order information held elsewhere in the government unavailable. The affected records include papers on the appointment of commissions of inquiry into law and order incidents, communal and caste clashes, police arrests and custody, deaths of prisoners, and the receipt of police investigation reports. Records of monthly law and order review meetings held on the Chief Secretarys instructions, as well as special meetings convened to address particular situations, are also covered. Such meetings can bring together officials to assess unrest, review policing arrangements and decide what action the administration should take. The order extends to material prepared for answers to law and order questions in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. It also covers records concerning demonstrations by students, farmers and political party workers, along with allegedly defamatory articles, news clippings and speeches that come under the wings scrutiny. The governments stated position is that all information relating to law and order cannot be made public. Its decision gives the wing a wider basis for refusing requests for records that it handles, including material on incidents that have attracted public attention. The exemption has limits under the RTI Act. Section 24(4) permits a state government to exempt an intelligence or security organisation by notification, but information concerning allegations of corruption or human rights violations is not excluded. Requests involving alleged human rights violations require the approval of the State Information Commission and must be answered within the period specified by the Act. The notification must also be laid before the state legislature. The practical effect will depend on how the department applies the order to individual requests. Applicants seeking information about custodial deaths or police conduct, for example, may still invoke the Acts provisions concerning alleged human rights violations. The scope of the notification could therefore become a point of dispute when such requests are decided.
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CM Vijay to launch one-gram gold ring scheme for newborns
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay will launch the Thaaimaman Thanga Mothiram Thittam, a welfare scheme, on Monday, under which the government will provide a one-gram gold ring to babies born in state-run hospitals. Sources here on Sunday said the CM will arrive in Madurai to launch the scheme at the Government Rajaji Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
CM Vijay may sign faith declaration before September 28 visit to Madurai Meenakshi temple
Digital Desk | Madurai, Sep 27 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay is likely to offer prayers at the Meenakshi Amman Temple on September 28 on his first visit since taking office. Temple officials said he may be asked to sign a declaration affirming his faith in Hinduism before entering the inner shrines. The proposed temple visit is scheduled for 4 p.m., after he launches a newborn scheme at Government Rajaji Hospital and opens the renovated Gandhi Museum. Police, however, said only the hospital and museum events were on the official itinerary so far, and that a temple visit would depend on Vijays decision. Temple officials said entry to the shrines of the Goddess and Lord Sundareswarar is restricted to Hindus. They cited a Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court ruling that permits non-Hindus to worship after making a declaration. CM Vijay, who is Christian, would either submit a declaration stating his faith in Hinduism or sign an application to that effect, the officials said. The final arrangements have not been announced yet. The Chief Minister is expected to arrive by private aircraft at 11 a.m. Barricades have been installed along both sides of the airport road for his reception, and he is likely to greet supporters from an open-top vehicle. His convoy will then travel via the Ring Road to Government Rajaji Hospital, where he will launch the Thai Maman Gold Ring Scheme for babies born in government hospitals. At 1 p.m., CM Vijay is scheduled to inaugurate the Gandhi Museum, renovated at a cost of Rs 10.25 crore. He will then go to the Circuit House for lunch and a short rest. Officials have reportedly been told to remain prepared in case he makes an unscheduled stop at a government office on the way. If the temple visit goes ahead, its administration plans to receive him with a traditional poorna kumbham welcome. Devotees may be barred from entering the temple from the afternoon until he leaves, with an official announcement on the arrangements expected on September 27. CM Vijay is scheduled to leave Madurai for Chennai at about 5 p.m. after completing his engagements. Police are making security arrangements along the routes to the hospital, museum and temple ahead of the visit.
SIT seeks more officers for POCSO probe against granite baron Veeramani
Digital Desk | Chennai, Sep 27 (IANS) More senior officers may be brought into the investigation of the POCSO case against Gem Group chairman R. Veeramani, with the Special Investigation Team (SIT) seeking additional personnel of Deputy Superintendent of Police rank. Each of the SITs four members has suggested one or two officers, sources said. The names will be reviewed before appointments are confirmed, with an order expected in the next few days. Four people have been arrested in the case so far. P.C. Thenmozhi, an Assistant Commissioner of Police with the Central Crime Branch, leads the all-woman team. Its other members are Disha Mittal, Joint Commissioner of Police, law and order, West; J. Mutharasi, Superintendent of Police and media relations officer; and V.V. Geethanjali, Deputy Commissioner of Police, crime against women and children. The request to expand the team comes as police contest bail applications filed by two associates arrested with Veeramani. Chennai Police told a special POCSO court that the two could interfere with evidence, influence witnesses or leave the country if granted bail. The court is scheduled to hear their petitions on September 29. The associates police custody ends on Sunday, when they will be produced before the court for further orders. Veeramani and the two associates were arrested on August 29, nearly 11 months after the case was registered in October 2025. The allegations against Veeramani concern the sexual assault of a minor. The case is being investigated under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act. A fourth accused, Ganesan, 45, a former employee, was arrested on September 22. Police allege that he possessed a video purportedly showing Veeramani sexually assaulting a minor but failed to report it to the authorities. The request for more officers comes as the SIT continues its investigation and prepares for the next stage of the case. Each members suggested names will be considered before any appointments are made. Police have not announced when the scrutiny will be completed or which officers may join the team. The immediate court proceedings concern the two associates custody and their pending bail pleas. Investigators have raised concerns about protecting evidence and witnesses; the court will assess those objections when it takes up the petitions on September 29.
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