Sarfarazs catch was outstanding, says Lad
The Mumbai captain also credits the teams fielding standards to the hard work put in during the off-season
BMC Delays Re-uploading Dia Mirzas Diwali Video Despite HC Order
The civic body took down the video from its social media platforms on Sunday night following objections from Mumbai BJP chief Ameet Satam. Mayor Ritu Tawde had defended the move, labelling Mirza as anti-Hindu.
Speaking to the media on the sidelines of the 'Summit on Global Financial Compliance (FATCA & CRS)' in Mumbai, Debjyoti Das, Principal Director General of Income Tax (Intelligence & Criminal Investigation), highlighted the growing risks associated with non-compliance in cross-border financial reporting.
Kieron Pollard Set To Step Down As Coach Of MI London In The Hundred
Former West Indies cricketer Kieron Pollard is set to step down as MI London's head coach after earning a promotion with the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL) in the same role
Bail For Ukrainian Actor In Citizenship Fraud Case
A Mumbai court has granted bail to Ukrainian actor Armen Ataian, who was arrested last year for allegedly using a forged birth certificate to claim Indian citizenship. The court ruled that his foreign national status alone is not grounds to deny bail, setting a bond of Rs 25,000 and ordering him not to leave India without permission. The genuineness of his birth certificate will be examined during the trial.
Mumbai Traffic Congestion Sparks Online Complaints As Diwali Rush Approaches
The festive rush added to Mumbai's traffic woes, with people sharing their commuting experiences across social media.
Ranji Trophy: Tripura stun Saurashtra; Mumbai get fourth win, Hyderabad edge Chhattisgarh
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) Tripura pulled off one of the biggest upsets in the 2026/27 Ranji Trophy by defeating former champions Saurashtra by 133 runs on the final day of their Elite Group B clash. Set 342 to win, Saurashtra were undone once again by off-spinner Sandip Sarkar. He followed his first-innings figures of 4-48 with 4-81, and finished with eight wickets in the match. Arpit Vasavada made 89, the only half-century of the second innings for Saurashtra, and was the last man to be dismissed after he was run out by Manisankar Murasingh to seal a famous win for Tripura in Agartala. Sridam Paul was named Player of the Match for scores of 86 and 50. At the Brabourne Stadium, 42-time champions Mumbai beat Railways by 106 runs to get their fourth straight outright win of the season. Mumbai had to wait until the final session to clinch the victory. Railways were 250/5 at the last drinks break and seemed set to escape with a draw. Eshaan Goyal and Zubair Ali had rebuilt the innings from 83/5 in the 31st over with a 167-run sixth-wicket stand. But on the very first ball after drinks, Goyal attempted a paddle sweep off Musheer Khan, and Musheers brother Sarfaraz, anticipating the shot from first slip, moved swiftly towards leg slip to take the catch. A couple of overs later, Musheer had Ali caught at long-off. Raj Choudhary and Himanshu Sangwan dug in for a while in an attempt to take Railways to a draw. But Tanush Kotian removed Choudhary, and Musheer came back to dismiss Sangwan and wrap up the win for Mumbai, as Railways lost their last five wickets for 15 runs. Elsewhere, Hyderabad scraped home by one wicket against Chhattisgarh in a nail-biting chase of 259 at the Gymkhana Ground. At 220/9, Hyderabad looked beaten, but a 39-run last-wicket stand off 104 balls turned the game, and Rakshann Readdi finished it with a six over long-off. The win also took Hyderabad to the top of the Group B table with 20 points. At the Eden Gardens, Maharashtra thrashed Bengal by 10 wickets in an Elite Group C clash. Bad light had cut into play on three days, but Maharashtra still had time to secure a bonus point. Pradeep Dhade and Hitesh Walunj took four wickets each on day for as Bengal were bowled out for 186 in their second innings, leaving Maharashtra a target of 112 to chase. Openers Sachin Dhas and Prithvi Shaw knocked it off in just 19.4 overs. While Dhas was unbeaten on 61 off 68 balls with 10 fours, and reached his fifty in 43 deliveries, Shaw made an unbeaten 53 off 50 balls, laced with three fours and four sixes, and got his half-century in 47 balls. It was Maharashtras biggest win of the season and their second outright victory. The seven points took them to 19, past previous leaders Bengal, who suffered their first defeat of the season. In Ahmedabad, Gujarat crushed Kerala by an innings and 58 runs to get a bonus-point victory. Urvil Patels unbeaten 210 set up the win, while Arzan Nagwaswalla finished with match figures of 8-83, including 4-24 on the last day, as Kerala were bowled out for 197 after being made to follow on. Tamil Nadu needed three wickets on the final day, and Ajith Ram took them all, finishing with 7-48 to seal the win over Chandigarh. At the Air Force Complex Ground in Palam, Yash Dhulls first hundred of the season helped Delhi hold on for a draw against Services and take three points due to taking a first-innings lead. Chasing 320, Delhi slipped to 119/4 just before tea when Nitin Tanwar removed Ayush Doseja for 14. But Dhull stood firm and finished unbeaten on 104 off 104 balls, with 11 fours and two sixes. He reached his century off 102 deliveries, shortly before the teams shook hands with Delhi, ending on 168/4 after 38 overs. Services captain Rajat Paliwal completed a century in each innings, while ex-Delhi player Mohit Ahlawat made 142 as Services declared their second innings at 397/9. Elsewhere, several games ended in draws. Uttar Pradesh made 492, built on Adarsh Singhs 162 and Madhav Kaushiks 137, and Prashant Veer took 3-42, but they could not get a win over Baroda in Kanpur. Jammu and Kashmir piled up 555/6 and took a 170-run first-innings lead over Pondicherry, who batted out the game thanks to Ankit Sharmas 62 in Srinagar. Andhra replied to Punjabs 592/9 with 505/8 to secure a draw. Shaik Rasheed made 176, while Karan Shinde fell four runs short of a hundred. Rain cost Jharkhand plenty of overs against Odisha, who reached 280/7 on the final day as the match was drawn. Pukhraj Manns unbeaten 153 on the final day saved the game for Himachal Pradesh against Rajasthan. All three Plate Group matches produced results. Satyajeet Bachhav followed his first-innings 6-50 with figures of 7-33 as Sikkim beat Manipur by 201 runs. Nagaland bowled out Meghalaya for 172 in the second innings to win by 122 runs. Mizoram beat Arunachal Pradesh by an innings and 29 runs, with Chinmay Sutar making 175 and Bobby Zothansanga taking five wickets in the second innings. The Ranji Trophy will now take a break for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and resume in January.
Bikaji Foods' Q2 profit falls 11 pc to Rs 71 crore
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Nov 5 (IANS) Bikaji Foods International Limited on Thursday reported an 11.3 per cent year-on-year (YoY) decline in net profit to Rs 70.78 crore for the quarter ended September 2026 (Q2 FY27), compared with Rs 79.77 crore in the corresponding period last financial year (Q2 FY26). The decline in earnings came despite robust revenue growth during the quarter. Revenue from operations rose 13.1 per cent to Rs 921.44 crore from Rs 814.9 crore a year ago, according to its stock exchange filing. However, profitability remained under pressure as EBITDA declined 7 per cent year-on-year to Rs 119 crore from Rs 128 crore. Consequently, EBITDA margin narrowed to 13 per cent from 15 per cent in the year-ago quarter. Among business segments, the company's core ethnic snacks business delivered strong performance, with revenue growing 19.7 per cent year-on-year. The western snacks segment also recorded sharp growth of 44.2 per cent, as per its regulatory filing. The packaged sweets segment, however, witnessed an 11.3 per cent decline in revenue. The company attributed the weakness primarily to the timing of the Diwali festive season, which is scheduled in the subsequent quarter this year. Revenue from the papad segment declined 6.3 per cent due to supply-chain challenges affecting handmade papad production. For the first half of FY27, Bikaji Foods reported a 12.8 per cent year-on-year increase in revenue from operations to Rs 1,672.8 crore, supported by volume growth of 6.2 per cent. EBITDA during the period stood at Rs 217.7 crore, with a margin of 13 per cent, while profit after tax came in at Rs 128.4 crore. Earnings per share stood at Rs 5.22. Commenting on the performance, Deepak Agarwal, Chairman and Managing Director of Bikaji Foods International, said the company witnessed healthy volume and value growth in both the ethnic snacks and western snacks categories during the quarter. Shares of Bikaji Foods International closed 3.4 per cent higher at Rs 489 apiece on the NSE ahead of the earnings announcement.
Urmila Matondkar pays tribute to black n white cinema with her version of 'Mere Piya Gaye Rangoon'
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Nov 5 (IANS) Actress Urmila Matondkar decided to pay a heartfelt tribute to black-and-white cinema with her version of the classic track 'Mere Piya Gaye Rangoon' from the 1949 movie 'Patanga'. On Thursday, Urmila dropped a black-and-white video of herself performing on the popular number on her official Instagram handle. Wearing a long Kurta with a skirt, Urmila was also seen accessorizing the look with a huge pair of jhumkas and an hairdo from that era. Tribute to my love for black n white cinema..old Hindi songs n all the nostalgia that comes with it (Kissy face, star eyed and red heart emoticons) (sic), Urmila captioned the clip. She further wrote, Play it again, Sam followed by piano keys and musical note emoticons. Set against the backdrop of World War 2, 'Mere Piya Gaye Rangoon' has been picturised on actor Gope and Mohana Cabral. The popular track has been crooned by C. Ramchandra, who also composed the music for the film, along with Shamshad Begum. The 'Rangeela' actress keeps on entertaining the netizens with such fun social media updates. In October, Urmila offered prayers at the hilltop Sanjivani Hanuman temple. She even talked about the popular legend associated with Lord Hanuman, whose foot is believed to have touched the hill as he flew back carrying the Sanjeevani mountain. Dropping a couple of glimpses of her spiritual visit on social media, Urmila, wrote, India n its beautiful temples Had a great opportunity to visit the historic hilltop Sanjivani Hanuman temple. Legend says that as Hanuman ji flew back carrying the mountain, his foot touched this specific hilltop, which is why the summits rock formation is revered in the shape of a foot. The peace that you feel here is unmissable. The 'Kaun?' actress also shared a photo of herself seeking divine blessings from the temple.
ED raids 13 premises in Tripura, Bengal and Maharashtra over alleged fake govt tender racket
Digital Desk | New Delhi/Agartala, Nov 5 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted search and seizure operations at 13 premises across Tripura, West Bengal and Maharashtra in connection with an alleged fake government tender racket operated through a fictitious entity named the 'Directorate of Higher Education'. The central probe agency said on Thursday that the searches were carried out under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, targeting individuals and entities allegedly linked to the racket. The searches were conducted by the ED's Agartala Sub-Zonal office on Wednesday, in connection with an ongoing money-laundering investigation arising from FIR registered at Capital Complex Police station in Agartala, the probe agency said in a statement. It said that the FIR was registered on the complaint of Nagpur based M/s S.K. Sales Corporation, against Abhishek Chandra, a Tripura cadre IAS officer, and co-conspirators, alleging that the firm was fraudulently induced to pay Earnest Money Deposits (EMDs) of around Rs 14.55 crore between September 2024 and February 2025 against purported tenders of the of Tripura government in the mid-day meal and power sectors, which were never floated. The offences registered under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, relating to criminal conspiracy, criminal breach of trust, cheating, cheating by personation and forgery, are scheduled offences under the PMLA, 2002. Accordingly, the ED recorded an ECIR (Enforcement Case Information Report) and initiated investigation under the PMLA, 2002. Investigation has revealed that Abhishek Chandra (presently under suspension) represented himself as the officer controlling tender processes in the Tripura government and introduced the complainant to one Utpal Kumar Chowdhury as the official responsible for processing payments. The EMDs were paid through demand drafts in favour of 'Directorate of Higher Education', which was, in fact, a proprietary concern of Utpal Kumar Chowdhury bearing a name deceptively similar to the genuine government department. Forged tender notices and work orders were allegedly used, and a joint venture with Krishna Chakraborty, represented by her husband Sudip Paul, was used to structure the collection of funds. Partial 'refunds' were made at critical junctures to sustain the confidence of the victim and induce further payments. The ED said that the funds credited into the fictitious entity's accounts were allegedly layered within days, and in some instances within 24 hours, through a network of shell entities, several of which are registered in the names of domestic staff and associates of Utpal Kumar Chowdhury. The proceeds of crime were allegedly utilised for acquisition of immovable properties, including flats in a housing project and a residential property in Mumbai's Shivaji Park in the names of family members of Abhishek Chandra, as well as for foreign travel and luxury goods. Funds were also allegedly routed through an alleged hawala conduit based in Kolkata. The ED is already investigating Utpal Kumar Chowdhury and others, arising out of five FIRs registered in West Bengal and Tripura, wherein the same fictitious entity and modus operandi were used to defraud multiple victims of an aggregate amount exceeding Rs 44 crore. In that case, provisional attachment orders on January 22, 2026 and July 31, 2026, have already been issued. The search proceedings were conducted in the residential premises of Abhishek Chandra and hawala operators and also in the office premises of several companies/entities connected to the money trail, the ED statement said. During the course of search proceedings, voluminous documentary evidences of hawala transactions, several high value property details and other evidences indicating suspicious control over corporate entities were found and seized. Digital devices and records belonging to various accused persons crucial to the current investigation were also seized. Further investigation is underway.
Crypto Fraud Arrests Illegal, Mumbai Court Orders Release
A Mumbai court has ordered the release of two Chhattisgarh residents arrested in a cryptocurrency investment fraud case, declaring their arrest illegal due to police not following mandatory procedures. The magistrate also directed the DCP to take action against the investigating agency for lapses, highlighting violations of BNSS sections and the failure to obtain transit remand.
Ranji Trophy: Mumbai makes it four out of four despite Eshaan-Zubair fightback
Brothers Musheer and Sarfaraz combine to end the 167-run stand in the final session; Railways loses its last five wickets for just 15 runs inside 12 overs
How Mumbai pulled off a stunning Ranji Trophy win
Mumbai secured a dramatic 106-run victory over a resilient Railways in the Ranji Trophy Group D clash. Despite centuries from Railways' Eshaan Goyal and Zubair Ali, Mumbai's exceptional fielding and crucial breakthroughs in the final hour, spearheaded by Sarfaraz Khan and Musheer Khan, ensured their fourth outright win, taking their points tally to 27.
Mumbai Gears Up For Major Golf Tournaments
Mumbai is set to host two significant professional golf tournaments, including the inaugural Shri Shashi Ruia Memorial Golf Championship from January 12 to 15, 2027, at Willingdon Sports Club. This new event, with a Rs 2 crore prize purse, is part of a five-year partnership between the DP World PGTI and Essar Foundation, honouring late Essar co-founder Shashi Ruia. It will be preceded by the Rs 1 crore CIDCO Open in December 2026, collectively offering a Rs 3 crore prize purse and boosting opportunities for Indian golf professionals.
Shah Rukh Khan says, 'Let's create some more magic' to his 'Jawan' captain Atlee
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Nov 5 (IANS) Actor Shah Rukh Khan expressed his wish to reunite with the 'Jawan' director Atlee in his latest Tweet on Thursday. Reacting to Atlee's birthday wish on November 2, SRK wrote on his timeline, Thank you my Jawan captain. Missing the madness of our sets. Let's create some more soon. Love you. (sic) Commemorating King Khan's birthday on Monday, Atlee had shared on the micro-blogging site, Happy, happy, happy Birthday King Khan, SRK sir! The song Tu Mil Jaaye is lovely. Cant wait to see you on a big screen sir, looking forward for KING. (sic) The filmmaker called Shah Rukh Khan his biggest inspiration in a post that further read, Thank you for being my mentor, my guide, my well-wisher and my biggest inspiration in this incredible journey. The time spent with you has taught me so much -not just about cinema but about life, people and staying truly humble. Grateful, always. 'Jawan' which also featured Deepika Padukone, marked the first professional association between Atlee and Shah Rukh. Aside from being a massive success at the ticket counters, the movie also bagged SRK his first National Award as 'Best Actor'. Congratulating the 'Devdas' actor, Atlee had written on his official handle, Shah Rukh sir being near you itself is a great blessing, sir. As a fanboy, working with you and making a film and presenting it in a mass mode of SRK, sir, is a pure, pure blessing from God, and finally, God is so kind to give us back the greatest moment in our life. Cant ask for more, sir. This is more than enough for me; Im the best fanboy of yours, sir. Love you. Love you. Love you. Lots of love sir. Produced by Gauri Khan under Red Chillies Entertainment, 'Jawan' also starred Vijay Sethupathi, Nayanthara, Priyamani, Sanya Malhotra, and Sunil Grover in prominent roles.
2021 Antilia bomb-scare: Bombay HC cancels Mumbai ex-cop Sachin Vaze's bail
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Nov 5 (IANS) In a setback to controversial Mumbai ex-cop Sachin Vaze, the Bombay High Court on Thursday cancelled bail granted to him by a lower court in the 2021 Antilia bomb-scare and Mansukh Hiran murder cases. A bench of Justices Girish Kulkarni and Neela Gokhale passed the order while accepting an appeal filed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA), against the September 29 order of a special court granting bail to Vaze. The impugned order of the special court is quashed and set aside. The appeal by the NIA is allowed, the High Court order said. Vaze is an accused in the Antilia bomb scare case, wherein an SUV laden with explosives was recovered near industrialist Mukesh Ambani's Mumbai residence in February 2021. Hiren was one of a possible witness in the case who was later found murdered. The High Court had earlier imposed an interim stay on the bail granted to the former Assistant Police Inspector Vaze by the Special NIA Court, resulting in Vaze remaining in judicial custody in Thane Central Prison where he has been lodged for the past five years. The NIA had opposed the controversial dismissed cop's bail, claiming that Vaze could tamper with witnesses and destroy evidence. He (Vaze) was earlier charged in a fake encounter case. He was a police officer who had the duty of protecting the public. But he himself indulged in criminal activities where he not just tried to instill fear and terror but he murdered a person, the NIA's lawyer said. Earlier while hearing the NIA's appeal in October, the High Court expressed surprise over Vaze's lifestyle, including the use of high-end cars. The bench also flagged Vaze's extended stay of about 100 days in a room booked at the Oberoi hotel, asking how an officer of the rank of Assistant Police Inspector could afford to drive high-end vehicles. The High Court said that these aspects of Vaze's financial situation, conduct, and professional record were relevant to assessing the charges against him. Additional Solicitor General Anil Singh, representing the NIA, shared with the High Court witness statements that mentioned that Vaze used expensive and luxury vehicles while he was an Assistant Police Inspector. During the hearing, Anil Singh read out a witness statement, which said that Vaze travelled in a black Mercedes and asked those accompanying him to turn off their mobile phones. The court then asked whether the Mercedes belonged to Vaze and whether there was any evidence that the vehicle was registered in his name. After the NIA responded in the affirmative, the court asked whether it was normal for an Assistant Police Inspector to own such an expensive car. The court remarked, Since we have not yet seen an Assistant Police Inspector driving a Mercedes... The court also sought information from the NIA regarding Vaze's other vehicles and reviewed a list of five vehicles he used while serving as Assistant Police Inspector. This list included a white BMW, a black Volvo, a white Mercedes, a white Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, and another black Mercedes. Seeing the number of vehicles, the court said, He (Sachin Vaze) owns five vehicles... The court noted that, according to statements submitted by the NIA, Vaze travelled in a high-end Mercedes to the Mumbai Police Commissioner's office and the Maharashtra Chief Minister's residence, 'Varsha'. NIA's lawyer Anil Singh also told the court that Vaze had stayed at a seven-star hotel in South Mumbai for around 100 days. The court asked how a police officer, earning a monthly salary of around Rs 90,000 at the time, could afford such an expensive lifestyle. The NIA said that these vehicles owned and used by Vaze are being linked to alleged extortion in the case.
Mushrif Money Laundering Case Closed By PMLA Court
A special PMLA court in Mumbai has accepted the Enforcement Directorate's closure report in a 2022 money laundering case against Maharashtra minister Hasan Mushrif and his sons. This decision follows the Bombay High Court quashing the linked predicate offenses, which are essential for a PMLA case to proceed.
Sunny Deol recently took a break from his professional commitments to visit his late father Dharmendras farmhouse in Lonavala. Accompanied by his son Rajveer Deol, the actor shared a video from the visit on social media, offering a glimpse into the property that held a special place in the veteran actors life. Along with the video, Sunny also penned an emotional note expressing how much he misses his father. Sunny Deol Shares Video From Dharmendras Farmhouse The video shared by Sunny captures the surroundings of Dharmendras farmhouse, where farmers can be seen working in the fields. They are seen carrying bundles of dried crops and beating them against a drum as part of the traditional threshing process. The video then moves to Sunny Deol as he walks around the property with his son Rajveer. While showing him around the farmhouse, the actor shares a personal moment and says, Papas farm. Bade papa for you. Along with the video, Sunny expressed his emotions through a brief caption. He wrote, Missing you Papa, accompanied by several red heart emojis. The post offered a glimpse into the actor's visit to a property closely associated with his father's personal life and interests. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sunny Deol (@iamsunnydeol) A Look At Dharmendras Lonavala Farmhouse Dharmendras farmhouse in Lonavala was more than just a holiday retreat for the veteran actor. Spread across a reported 100 acres, the property reflected his affection for nature, greenery and farming. Away from the busy schedule of Mumbai and the film industry, Dharmendra often spent time at the farmhouse, enjoying a quieter lifestyle. The actor also regularly shared glimpses of his time at the property on social media, giving fans a look at his life away from the screen. His farmhouse remained an important part of his personal life, reflecting his connection with the outdoors. Sunny Deols Appearance In Ramayana Meanwhile, on the professional front, Sunny Deol is part of Nitesh Tiwaris Ramayana, which features Ranbir Kapoor, Yash and Sai Pallavi in key roles. Sunny will be seen portraying Lord Hanuman in the film, although his introductory appearance is featured in the post-credit scene. A glimpse of the sequence has surfaced online, generating interest around his appearance. However, the clip keeps Sunnys face hidden. It shows Lord Hanuman making an entry against powerful background music, followed by a wider shot of him soaring through the air while hailing Shri Ram. Also Read : Ramayana ends with a BIG SURPRISE: Makers CONFIRM Diwali 2028 release for Part 2
Kieron Pollard Set To Step Down As MI London Head Coach In The Hundred
Former West Indies: Former West Indies cricketer Kieron Pollard is set to step down as MI London's head coach after earning a promotion with the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL) in the same role. Pollard was in charge of MI London for the 2026 season, where he took his team to a fourth-place finish. They missed out on qualifying for the knockouts by virtue of having an inferior NRR after they were tied on points with Manchester Super Giants and Sunrisers Leeds. A report in Cricinfo stated that Pollard is now set to leave MI London to get some time off, as The Hundred franchise will have a new head coach now. This leaves The Oval with two roles open for the head coach. Earlier, Surrey head coach Gareth Batty left his role with the English club to take over as assistant coach at Chennai Super Kings. Surrey co-owns MI London with Reliance Industries Limited, and the Oval is the home ground for both Surrey and MI London. Surrey are likely to invite interested candidates for their head coach role, and the successful candidate can be allowed to work with MI London, the report added. Late last month, Pollard was promoted to MI's head coach in the IPL. He served as the batting coach in recent years and takes over the head coach role from Mahela Jayawardene. Surrey are likely to invite interested candidates for their head coach role, and the successful candidate can be allowed to work with MI London, the report added. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Mahindra realty arm buys 100 acres in Bom
Mahindra Lifespace Developers, the real estate and infrastructure development arm of the Mahindra Group, has acquired 100 acres of land along the Karjat-Murbad road in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) for a plotted development project, marking its entry into the segment in the region.The company is likely to start the project around the middle of the next financial year. It is also looking to acquire additional land in the area, according to people familiar with the development.The land acquisition is part of Mahindra Lifespace Developers efforts to expand its residential development pipeline across key markets. The company has been pursuing projects through outright land acquisitions, joint development agreements and partnerships with landowners.In line with our strategy, we look to expand into plotted development in future in MMR, Pune and Bengaluru. Homebuyers today are increasingly seeking greater flexibility and personalization in their residential requirements. Plotted developments offer a compelling proposition through land ownership, customization, and long-term appreciation potential, said Vimalendra Singh, Chief Business Officer - Residential, Mahindra Lifespace Developers.The proposed development will be the companys first plotted project outside Mahindra World City in Chennai. In Chennai, Mahindra Lifespace Developers has established a presence in the segment through two projects.The Mumbai-region project marks the companys entry into a segment that has attracted interest from homebuyers seeking land ownership and the option of building independent homes.Plotted developments have emerged as an alternative to conventional residential projects, with homebuyers showing interest in owning land and having the flexibility to construct homes according to their requirements.Developers are also looking at plotted projects as a way to enter markets where large land parcels are available, without undertaking construction of apartment buildings. The format allows developers to sell individual plots in phases, while buyers can decide the timing and design of construction, subject to applicable regulations.Several developers have been exploring plotted development opportunities as part of their residential portfolios, particularly in locations on the outskirts of major cities, attracting institutional capital and investments from real estate funds into land acquisition and development projects.
IIT Bombay suicide case: Sahil Wakode's parents meet Rahul Gandhi
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) Parents of the deceased IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode met the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, here on Thursday in order to seek justice for their son. The second-year student was found dead on the IIT Powai campus in September. This reportedly came after he was caught using a mobile phone during an examination by the authorities. Speaking to IANS after meeting Gandhi, his father Ravindra Wakode said: My son died by suicide on September 18, 2026. We filed an FIR on the 19th (of September)... yet, no arrests have been made. He alleged that the Mumbai Police have failed to carry out a serious probe. We are not getting the adequate support from police and have hence filed a petition in the High Court. After that, we sought an appointment and came to meet Rahul Gandhi. He spoke with us for about an hour and a half and assured us that he stands with our family, he father added. The student's mother, Sonali Wakode, demanded immediate police action against Professor Suryanarayana Doolla, who was earlier sacked from his post as Dean, Students Welfare at IIT Bombay, and the institute's Director, Professor Shireesh B. Kedare. I demand that Kedare and Professor Suryanarayana Doolla be apprehended as soon as possible. My child must receive justice; no other 'Sahil' should ever have to suffer like this. A mother is crying out for justice for her child, she told IANS. The parents expressed disappointment, saying that they are unable to ensure justice for their son despite him being their only child. Earlier, Wakode's parents moved the Bombay High Court seeking a fair and independent investigation into his death by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) or a Special Investigation Team (SIT). They had also filed an application before a special court assigned to hear cases under the Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for a court-monitored investigation into his death. Previously, the Mumbai Crime Branch recorded the statement of Professor Doolla in connection with the alleged suicide case. The professor was questioned for approximately eight hours earlier this month, during which his statement was recorded. He denied all allegations levelled against him. Meanwhile, Congress MP Varsha Gaikwad said that Rahul Gandhi also met the family of Aniket Ambore on Thursday, who allegedly died by suicide at the IIT Bombay campus in 2014, adding that the LoP has assured support to both families.
LIC Q2 profit rises 20 pc to Rs 12,115 crore; premium income grows 16 pc
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Nov 5 (IANS) Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) on Thursday reported a 20 per cent year-on-year (YoY) increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 12,115 crore for the quarter ended September 2026 (Q2 FY27), driven by growth in premium collections and an improvement in asset quality. The country's largest insurer had posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 10,098 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year (Q2 FY26), according to its stock exchange filing. LIC's net premium income rose 16.2 per cent year-on-year to Rs 1.47 lakh crore during the quarter, compared with Rs 1.27 lakh crore a year earlier, supported by steady growth across its insurance business. The insurer's overall premium income also increased to Rs 1.47 lakh crore from Rs 1.27 lakh crore in the year-ago period, as per its regulatory filing. On the asset quality front, LIC reported an improvement in its gross non-performing asset (GNPA) ratio, which declined to 1.16 per cent from 1.21 per cent in the preceding quarter. Meanwhile, in previous quarter (Q1 FY26), LIC posted a robust 22.8 per cent increase in net profit at Rs 13,492 crore. The strong performance came on the back of healthy premium growth, a sharp improvement in new business profitability, and higher investment income. The net premium income of the country's largest life insurer increased 7 per cent year-on-year to Rs 1.27 lakh crore in the first qaurter, while other income jumped to Rs 635 crore from Rs 130 crore a year ago. A key highlight of the quarter was the significant improvement in the insurer's Value of New Business (VNB), which jumped 61 per cent to Rs 3,136 crore compared to the same quarter of 2025-26. The VNB margin expanded 750 basis points to 22.9 per cent from 15.4 per cent in the year-ago period.
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Thane Police seize cobra venom worth Rs 5.2 crore, arrest five
The police recovered two glass vials containing approximately 250 mg and 260 mg of cobra venom from Mohammed Danish Fayim Khan (23) and Abdul Karim Rashid Ahmed Shaikh (51), respectively, Assistant Commissioner of Police (Mira Road Division) Ganpat Pingle told
Cobra venom in two glass vials seized in Thane, five held
Thane Police seized over 500 mg of cobra venom during raid in Kashigaon; investigation leds to two alleged suppliers in Mumbai's Trombay area, officials said
Ramayana Part 2 set for Diwali 2028 amid early reactions as makers hint at a possible trilogy
Ramayana: Part 1 has arrived in theatres, drawing early reactions from celebrities and filmmakers. While Badshah calls the film breathtaking, Karan Johar praises its cinematic adaptation and the performances of Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash and Ravi Dubey. Alia Bhatt was also spotted at the special Mumbai screening, while stars including Allu Arjun, Vijay Deverakonda and Prashanth Neel extended their wishes to the team. Meanwhile, the makers have confirmed Ramayana: Part 2 for Diwali 2028 and hinted at a possible trilogy.
Diwali 2026: Maharashtra announces Rs 10,000 bonus for 83,000 MSRTC employees
Around 83,000 MSRTC employees will receive a Rs 10,000 Diwali bonus, while eligible staff will get a Rs 12,500 festival advance. The Maharashtra government has also increased the dearness allowance from 58 per cent to 60 per cent
Bigg Boss 20: This top contestant
Mumbai: Bigg Boss 20 is once again buzzing with shocking eviction rumours, and this time, ScoutOP aka Tanmay Singh is at the centre of it all. Just a week after Aasif Khans elimination, fresh reports buzz has it that the makers might be planning a mid-week eviction to bring an unexpected twist to the game. 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 .
Nimrat Kaur Parties With Mrunal Thakur
Mrunal Thakur, Nimrat Kaur, Mouni Roy, Sonam Bajwa and many other actresses brought glamour to the Esquire India and Michael Kors Diwali bash in Mumbai.
Bombay HC cancels Sachin Waze's bail in Antilia bomb scare case
The Bombay High Court has overturned the bail originally granted to Sachin Waze regarding the serious Antilia bomb scare incident. This move came after the National Investigation Agency appealed against the previous bail decision. Waze, arrested in March 2021, remains in custody as the court highlights explosive elements and security threats, raising crucial legal and investigative discussions surrounding the case.
Petrol and diesel prices varied across Indian cities on October 3, as global crude crossed $100 amid Middle East tensions, while state-run oil companies kept national average fuel rates largely stable.
Keenan-Reuben murder case: Bombay HC upholds one conviction, acquits two
Keenan Santos and Reuben Fernandez were stabbed to death in Mumbai's Amboli in 2011 after allegedly confronting men harassing their female friends; main accused Jitendra Rana's life sentence was reduced to 20 years without remission
Angad Bedi recalls Anushka Sharma sharing a hearty laugh with Virat Kohli in birthday post
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Nov 5 (IANS) Actor Angad Bedi penned a heartfelt note for cricketer Virat Kohli on his birthday. The Tiger Zinda Hai actor called him The King and praised his contribution to Indian cricket. Taking to social media, Instagram, Angad shared a heartfelt birthday message for Virat and wished him a blessed and peaceful year ahead. He also praised the cricketer for his passion and dedication towards the game, saying that his journey would continue to inspire future generations. In his birthday post, Angad wrote, Happy birthday to 'THE KING' @virat.kohli have a blessed and a peaceful year. May you continue to serve Indian cricket with as much passion and gutso so that the future generation learns and embodies your belief and hardwork. He further said that Virat's name would always feature among the legends of the game. Whenever there will be a mention of the legends of the game.. your name will be right up there!! he added. Angad Bedi also shared a carousel of pictures featuring himself and wife Neha Dhupia posing with Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma. One of the photographs captured Anushka sharing a hearty laugh with Virat, offering a glimpse of their cheerful moment together. The couple twinned in blue as they posed alongside Angad and Neha. Actress Juhi Babbar also extended warm birthday wishes to cricketer Virat Kohli, praising his passion, discipline and determination to constantly raise the bar. She also added a playful note, jokingly asking Virat to play a little less when competing against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Happpyyy Birthdayyy @imVkohli So much passion, so much discipline, and that incredible hunger to keep raising the bar every single time. On the aside Virat, its ok to play a little less, when your playing against KKR ..!!! Wishing you lots of happiness, good health and many more unforgettable moments on and off the field!! Jay, Juhi, Jahnavi and Arjun, she wrote. Virat Kohli turned 38 on November 5 and received warm birthday wishes from several celebrities and well-known personalities on social media.
Anshula Kapoor says 'forever cheering the loudest' as Khushi Kapoor turns a year older
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Nov 5 (IANS) Boney Kapoor's daughter and Arjun Kapoor's sister, Anshula Kapoor, said that she will forever be the biggest cheerleader for Khushi Kapoor as she turned a year older on Thursday. Anshula shared that she loved watching Khushi turn into this wonderful young lady over the years. A year older, a year wiser, a lot hotter!! Happy birthday, my @khushikapoor (Sparkling Heart emojis) Watching you grow into the woman you are has been one of my favourite things. Forever cheering the loudest for you, forever in your corner. Love you endlessly! (Hug emojis) (sic), Anshula wrote on her IG. Anshula dropped a couple of glimpses from Khushi's small birthday celebration with her family on her handle. In one of the photos, the 'Nadaaniyan' actress was seen cutting the cake in the presence of dad Boney Kapoor. We could also see Anshula's husband and Khushi's jiju, Rohan Thakkar posing with the birthday girl in another pic. Anshula also uploaded a couple of snaps of Khushi from her wedding, which took place on July 6 this year. Kushi and Jahnvi both were seen carrying out their bridesmaids duties with full enthusiasm during the various wedding festivities. A day after the wedding, Khushi had posted a glimpse of the emotional sindoor ceremony where she and Janhvi stood by Anshula's side, helping Rohan put sindoor (vermilion). And then they were married and lived happily ever afterrrrr, read the caption on the post. A photo had Rohan gently applying sindoor on Anshula's forehead as the bride burst into laughter. Khushi, who was standing beside the couple, helped Anshula by adjusting her hair. In another still, Khushi and Janhvi were seen posing with the newlywed bride. During the Ghor Dhana ceremony as well Anshula posted a video where Janhvi was tying a Paranda to her hair, while Khushi helped her in the process.
Watch: Sahil Wakode's parents meet Rahul Gandhi, seeks action
IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode's parents met Rahul Gandhi along with Congress MP Varsha Eknath Gaikwad and raised concerns over the progress of the investigation
Who Is Huma Qureshi Partying With?
Sonakshi Sinha, Zaheer Iqbal, Richa Chadha, Ali Fazal, Huma Qureshi and several other celebrities attended the Esquire India and Michael Kors Diwali bash in Mumbai.
Aakhri Ride Review: Chandan Roy Shines in an Entertainingly Weird Anti-Horror Short
Directed by Vijesh Rajan and Yashoda Parthasarthy, the 24-minute short film Aakhri Ride offers an engaging, genre-bending experiment that seamlessly blends social satire, dark comedy, and anti-horror. Starring Chandan Roy, the film follows Aman, a desperate Mumbai cab driver struggling to raise Rs 150,000 for his sisters dowry while dealing with an exploitative boss. Pushing [] The post Aakhri Ride Review: Chandan Roy Shines in an Entertainingly Weird Anti-Horror Short appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Congress MLC Satej Patil launches attack on Mahayuti over Gokul Dairy election row
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Nov 5 (IANS) Congress MLC Satej Patil on Thursday launched an attack on the Mahayuti government in Maharashtra over its decision to appoint five state-nominated membersincluding four non-official directorsto cooperative unions such as the Gokul Milk Union (Kolhapur Zilla Sahakari Dudh Utpadak Sangh). These four non-official directors will be granted voting rights. Lashing out at the Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis-led Cabinets decision during a press conference in Mumbai, Satej Patil took a defiant stand, declaring that he will take to the streets for Gokul. He announced a mass protest rally on November 9 from Dasara Chowk to the Kolhapur District Collectorate. With this, the controversy surrounding the election of Gokul's President has intensified. Out of 25 board seats, Satej Patils Samvichari Aghadi holds 13 seats, while 12 seats are held by the Mahayuti. However, neither side possesses the required quorum of 14 directors independently to elect the president. Granting voting rights to four state-appointed directors paves a clear path for the Mahayuti to seize control of the Board. The proposal file has been submitted to the Governor for signature, and a gazette notification is expected shortly. Expressing outrage over the move, Satej Patil questioned the Devendra Fadnavis government's intentions. Just because the election results didn't go in your favour, you change the laws. If law changes were needed, they should have been made before the election. They claim they are appointing 'expert' directorsyet those very people were rejected by the voters. If they were truly experts, the public wouldn't have defeated them. Our legal battle against this will continue, he said. Patil claimed the Mahayuti government was altering the law simply because the results did not turn out in its favour. Any legal modification should have been enacted prior to the elections. The government is naming candidates as expert directors who were explicitly rejected by the electorate. If they possessed true expertise, the voters wouldn't have voted them out. There is a clear conspiracy to hand Gokul over to Amul. The government is working actively to dismantle the state's democratic framework, he alleged. To a question on friendship with NCP minister Hasan Mushrif, he claimed that the minister had committed betrayal and entered through the backdoor. He noted that in a similar way director appointments were made in Amul, but the High Court rightfully struck them down. In the case of Gokul, the general public and the milk producers have rejected the Mahayuti outright, he said. The Vajpayee government fell by a single vote. Today, that crucial single-vote margin stands with us. Disregarding the public mandate renders people's votes entirely meaningless. If this continues, governments could similarly grab power in municipal corporations by appointing nominated members, stated Patil. He further stated, Rahul Gandhi raised awareness nationwide about vote theft. Now, this government is engaged in direct power theft. In response, we will lead a protest march on November 9 from Dasara Chowk to the Kolhapur District Collectorate. Meanwhile, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi said, Gokul, milk producers have defeated the BJP. So the BJP changed the rules after the election - bring in 4 directors, turn 12 into 16, steal the majority. This is theft of the milk producers' votes - adulteration in the mandate. The BJP has become so desperate that it's going to any lengths everywhere to save power. Those who steal the milk producers' votes, remember - farmers don't forget. Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera claimed that the Maharashtra government was brazenly attempting to subvert the democratic mandate of milk producers at the Gokul Milk Federation by using legislative changes to manipulate the composition of an elected board. In the 19 October elections, the Congress-led panel won 13 of 25 seats, securing a majority over the Mahayutis 12. After Mahayuti-backed directors stalled the chairmans election by remaining absent, the Bombay High Court directed a fresh election on 10 November. Instead of allowing the elected board to function, the state Cabinet has approved a proposal to nominate four government directors with voting rights, potentially altering the electoral arithmetic and overturning the mandate of milk producers. The larger question is whether a government can change the rules after an election simply because it does not like the result. We are challenging this decision in the Supreme Court to defend the democratic mandate and the autonomy of cooperative institutions, remarked Khera.
Europe flight alert: Bomb threats hit Finnair, Wizz Air and Aer Lingus flights
A series of bomb alerts disrupted European air travel for the third day this week, affecting Finnair, Wizz Air and Aer Lingus flights. Aircraft were diverted to Vienna, France and Budapest, while a fighter jet escorted a Helsinki-Rome flight
Cyclone Murasu: Bodies of 4 missing TN fishermen recovered; five still missing
Nine fishermen were aboard the boat when it capsized amid strong winds and rough sea conditions on November 3. While four bodies have been recovered, search operations are continuing to trace the remaining five missing fishermen
Aamir Khan to leave his home just months after marrying Gauri
Mumbai: Looks like Aamir Khan is all set to change his address! Just a few months after tying the knot with Gauri Spratt, the Bollywood superstar is reportedly preparing to move out of his current Mumbai residence. And no, this isnt because of marital troubles. The actor is said to be looking for a new 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 .
There was a time when Mukesh Tiwari received a monthly pay of only Rs 3,500. In a conversation with Divya Marathi, the actor shared his challenges and the path that ultimately brought him to Bollywood. Hailing from a middle-class family in Madhya Pradesh, he couldn't afford car travel and used a bicycle to get to college. During his time at the National School of Drama, he covered his costs with a monthly allowance of Rs 600, resulting in only Rs 45 remaining at the end of each month.
Rupee settles flat at 94.46 against US dollar
Mumbai, Nov 5 (PTI) The rupee settled on a flat note at 94.46 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday, as the support from lower crude oil prices was negated by a firm greenback in overseas markets. Forex traders said the Indian rupee is showing signs of near-term stabilisation after recovering sharply against the US dollar in previous sessions. A positive trend in domestic equities and softening of crude oil prices, however, cushioned the downside. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened weak at 94.36 and fell further to a low of 94.57 in intraday trade. The unit
Ambati Rayudu Opens Up On Hardik Pandya's MI Exit Buzz, Makes Big Captaincy Observation
Mumbai Indians are reportedly exploring a trade involving Hardik as they look to strengthen their bowling attack ahead of IPL 2027.
Kirit Somaiya urges BMC to curb open animal slaughter during Bakri Eid
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Nov 5 (IANS) Former BJP MP Kirit Somaiya, in a letter to the Municipal Commissioner of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), Ashwini Bhide, has demanded strict guidelines and enforcement of bans on the open and illegal slaughter of animals in residential areas, societies, and open spaces during Bakri Eid. In the letter dated November 4, Somaiya stated that he has been following up on this issue with the municipal corporation for the past two years. He highlighted that animals are frequently slaughtered illegally in open spaces, housing societies, chawls, public squares, and streets. Somaiya specifically pointed out that open slaughters routinely take place in areas such as Shivaji Nagar, Govandi, Mankhurd, Kurla, Malwani, Byculla, Bhendi Bazaar, Vikhroli Park Site, Ghatkopar (West), Mumbadevi, and Goldeval. He alleged that municipal officials often ignore complaints from local residents and respond with irresponsible or negligent circulars. He noted that open slaughters cannot be permitted in residential housing societies and chawls. He suggested that if members of the Muslim community wish to perform sacrifices for religious rituals, the municipal corporation should arrange designated stalls, shops, or spaces within nearby markets rather than permitting open-air slaughter. He emphasised that there is no scarcity of market spaces near residential localities across Mumbai to facilitate alternative arrangements. Somaiya further claimed that certain individuals deliberately carry out open slaughter and issue threats to intimidate Hindus, calling for strict police action against such acts. He also urged the civic body to launch public awareness campaignsinvolving religious leaders and artists from the Muslim communityto propagate that open-air slaughtering of animals during Bakri Eid will not be permitted. He appealed to the Municipal Commissioner to review existing regulations and ensure their strict enforcement to curb environmental pollution, foul water runoff, blood discharge, and intimidation in residential localities. Taking to social media platform X, Somaiya publicly shared details of his letter, calling for urgent administrative measures to prevent urban filth, environmental pollution, and animal cruelty resulting from unauthorized open-air sacrifices. Goats cannot be slaughtered in residential complexes, housing societies, and chawls on the occasion of Bakri Eid, Somaiya stated, adding that I have requested the Mumbai Mayor, BMC, and Police Commissioner. We will NOT allow open slaughter in the name of religious ceremony. Somaiya in his social media post, also called on prominent Bollywood personalities and public figuresspecifically naming actors Diya Mirza, Naseeruddin Shah, Aamir Khan, Shahrukh Khan, Salman Khan, and Shabana Azmiasking civic authorities and citizens to issue public appeals raising awareness against pollution, filth, and cruelty associated with non-standardized animal slaughter during festival celebrations.
'This Is Not About Religion. It Is About Air': Soni Razdan Clarifies Diwali Firecracker Post
Razdan's comments came amid the ongoing debate over actor Dia Mirza's anti-firecracker awareness video, which was taken down by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) following political objections.
AI, data, cyber lead tech hiring at 30.3%
AI, data and cybersecurity represented 30.3% of tech hiring demand in the JulySeptember quarter, up from 25.8% in the preceding quarter, according to a report by staffing and workforce solutions company Quess Corp.Indias global capability centres (GCCs) are directing a greater share of their technology recruitment towards specialists who can deploy AI, manage data and secure enterprise systems, the India GCC Tech Talent Landscape Q2 FY27 report said.Demand for AI, data and analytics professionals grew approximately 14% quarter-on-quarter, while that for cybersecurity and risk management roles increased approximately 12%. Both categories expanded even as overall GCC tech hiring demand declined 3.5%, reflecting continued investment in specialist capabilities within more selective workforce plans.The moderation in demand is consistent with the cyclical hiring patterns of global enterprises, where recruitment typically peaks at the beginning of the calendar year and slows towards year-end.Indias GCC ecosystem continues to expand, but its growth is also changing the skills companies need, said Kapil Joshi, CEO IT staffing at Quess Corp.As centres expand their responsibilities and explore new talent markets, companies will need to combine specialist hiring with reskilling and internal mobility. This will help them build the capabilities needed to support their growing role in global operations, Joshi said.Technology and product GCCs recorded the highest share of postings requiring AI and GenAI skills at approximately 32%. Pharma and healthcare saw a five percentage-point increase to approximately 23%, while professional services and consulting rose four percentage points to approximately 22%. Telecom and networks, manufacturing and industrial, and BFSI recorded quarter-on-quarter declines in overall tech hiring demand of approximately 24%, 9% and 8%, respectively.The proportion of postings seeking AI and GenAI skills increased in each industry segment, showing that high-skill roles are gaining importance.Demand within advanced skill clusters also points towards the practical deployment of AI. Applied data science and model operations grew approximately 19%, while cloud security and AI-infused architecture increased approximately 21%. These roles support the deployment, monitoring and management of AI models, alongside secure cloud and enterprise infrastructure.The report estimates a 3842% supply gap in AI, data and analytics and a 3035% gap in cybersecurity and risk management.It identified pathways to address these shortages through transitions from adjacent roles, including data scientists moving into model operations, data engineers into applied AI, and cybersecurity analysts into cloud security. Structured reskilling and internal career pathways can complement external recruitment as AI requirements deepen across sectors.Tier-1 cities nevertheless account for approximately 8788% of advanced-skill hiring and 8486% of total GCC hiring demand in the country, the report said. But smaller cities are growing faster.Coimbatore stood out with approximately 30% quarter-on-quarter growth in GCC tech hiring demand, helping drive overall tier-2 growth of approximately 13%, compared with 810% in Q1 FY27.Among tier-1 cities, Pune was the only market to grow, recording a modest 2% increase, while all other metros saw demand decline. Hyderabad and Mumbai recorded the steepest declines among metros, at approximately 10% and 9%, respectively.Indias GCC workforce is projected to reach 2.72.8 million by 2030.
Diwali cheers: Sensex jumps over 2,000 points, Nifty tops 24,500
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Nov 5 (IANS) Indian equity benchmarks surged on Thursday, extending their winning streak to a fifth consecutive session, as a sharp decline in crude oil prices boosted investor sentiment amid expectations of a quicker resolution to the West Asia conflict following the Democrats victory in the US midterm elections. The Sensex soared 2,008.61 points, or 2.6 per cent, to close at 79,310.01, while the Nifty advanced 576 points, or 2.4 per cent, to settle at 24,536.60, marking one of the strongest single-day gains in recent months. Commenting on Nifty technical outlook, experts said that the index has strengthened its technical outlook by reclaiming all key moving averages on the daily chart, indicating a bullish trend reversal. Any dip towards 24,200 could act as immediate support, while 24,000 remains crucial positional support. On the upside, resistance is placed at 24,800 and 25,000. A buy-on-dips strategy remains advisable, market experts stated. The broad-based rally added substantial wealth to investors, with the market capitalisation of all BSE-listed companies increasing by Rs 7.03 trillion to Rs 501.45 trillion from Rs 494.42 trillion in the previous session. The upbeat sentiment spilled over to the broader market as well. The Nifty MidCap 100 index gained 1.87 per cent, while the Nifty SmallCap 100 rose 0.56 per cent. Sectorally, auto, real estate and financial stocks led the advance. The Nifty Auto, Nifty Realty, Nifty Financial Services and Nifty Private Bank indices emerged as the top performers as investors rotated into cyclical and rate-sensitive sectors. In contrast, the Nifty Chemical and Nifty Media indices lagged the broader market. Despite the strong rally, a few stocks bucked the trend. Bajaj Finance, Shriram Finance and Mahindra & Mahindra ended among the top losers in the Nifty pack. Experts attributed the rally to easing concerns over energy prices and geopolitical risks, with lower crude oil prices expected to improve India's inflation outlook and reduce pressure on corporate margins and the country's import bill. For now, the stars appear aligned, with crude, yields, earnings and foreign flows all turning in the markets favour, keeping the near-term bias constructive. Yet the rallys staying power will ultimately depend on whether breadth remains strong and whether the hope of de-escalation translates into concrete progress on the ground, market watchers noted.
Mumbai: Audiences already know what happens when Lord Ram takes on Ravana. This Diwali, the curiosity is in seeing Ranbir Kapoor and Yash bring that face-off to the big screen, with Sai Pallavi as Sita. Nitesh Tiwaris Ramayana arrives in cinemas on Thursday, November 5, and fans had already booked tickets worth Rs 30 crore 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 .
Harshvardhan Rane begins voice work for Force 3, shares update on new film Police Company
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Nov 5 (IANS) Actor Harshvardhan Rane has shared an update on his upcoming projects. He revealed that he has begun voice work for Force 3 and that the shoot of his new film Police Company is expected to wrap up by November 28. Taking to Instagram, the actor shared the latest developments of both projects, giving a glimpse into his ongoing work commitments. Harshvardhan wrote: FORCE 3 voice work begins DAYA NAYAK shoot to finish by 28th November #update. The Sanam Teri Kasam actress also gave a glimpse into his work and fitness routine by sharing a series of pictures and videos. In one of the pictures, he is seen sitting in a recording room with a script in his hand, while another video shows him working out and flaunting his muscles. Force 3 also stars John Abraham and Tanya Maniktala. Directed by Bhav Dhulia, known for his work on Khakee: The Bihar Chapter and The Freelancer,' the film marks the third installment in the popular Force franchise. John Abraham will reprise his role as ACP Yashvardhan Singh in the film. Force 3 is being produced by John Abrahams JA Entertainment and Sheel Kumars Karolina Corporation. The film is scheduled to be released in theatres on March 19, 2027. On the other hand, filmmaker Ram Gopal Varmas upcoming directorial Police Company will be based on the special squad formed by the Mumbai Police to tackle the growing gang activities in the city during the late 1990s and early 2000s. It will also draw inspiration from one of the squads well-known members, police officer Daya Nayak. The film will explore the world of the Mumbai Polices fight against organized crime during a significant period in the citys history. Announcing the project, Varma had written on X, My NEXT film's NAME being produced by T SERIES is .. POLICE COMPANY. With the tagline It Is More Dangerous Than D Company . The police is an institution, and an underworld company is a money-making organization. But when an institution is given extra powers, it will soon become a company.
Travelling by Mumbai local on Sunday? Brace for mega block on Central Railway
On the Main Line, a block will be operated on both UP and DOWN Slow lines between Matunga and Mulund stations from 11.05 am to 3.55 pm. During this period, DOWN Slow line services departing CSMT between 10.14 am and 3.32 pm will be diverted to the DOWN Fast line between Matunga and Mulund
Salman Khan grabbed attention with his casual appearance at film producer Ramesh Taurani's star-studded Diwali bash in Mumbai. A viral video shows Urvashi Rautela posing for the paparazzi when Salman makes his grand entry
A content creator shared a viral video claiming that the film initially played in 2D before switching to 3D and subsequently being paused. Viewers expressed disappointment over spending Rs 1,500 on the experience and urged the filmmakers and Cinepolis management to address the issue.
Indias premium housing drives market recovery as sales rise 6 pc in Jan-Sep: Report
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) Home sales across India's seven major residential markets rose 6 per cent year-on-year to 2,14,562 units during January-September 2026, reversing the 12 per cent decline recorded in the corresponding period of 2025, led by demand for premium housing, a report said on Thursday. The report from JLL said that recovery was led decisively by premium housing with apartments priced at Rs 1 crore and above posting 23 per cent Y-o-Y growth and capturing 72 per cent of total sales during the period, up from 62 per cent a year earlier. The recovery was driven by sustained urban migration, upgrades to infrastructure, and shifting lifestyle preferences among homebuyers, the report noted. Developers continued to align new supply with the prevailing premium-led demand pattern, with residential launches across the top seven cities rising 15 per cent YoY to 2,59,425 units during JanuarySeptember 2026. The sub-Rs 1 crore mass housing segment continued to lose ground, with sales falling 23 per cent YoY as affordability pressures and a continued shift in buyer preference toward larger, higher-specification homes reshaped the demand mix. Sales momentum has been led decisively by the Rs 1.5-3 crore segment, which grew 54 per cent year-on-year, while developers have matched this demand with a massive 70 per cent increase in launches, said Siva Krishnan, Senior Managing Director and Head of Residential Services, India, JLL. Sales in the third quarter rose 12 per cent quarter-on-quarter to 76,181 units, led by Hyderabad with 70 per cent growth, followed by Kolkata at 28 per cent and Bengaluru at 13 per cent. Sales declined marginally in Delhi-NCR and Mumbai, by 5 per cent and 2 per cent respectively. Although market dynamics have shifted, with homebuyers placing greater emphasis on quality, location, and amenities, the core demand drivers remain unchanged. Buyers' growing preference for projects by established developers known for superior specifications, prime locations, and reliable delivery timelines points to a more mature home buying audience in India, the report noted.
Orry calls Khushi Kapoor his 'soul sister' & 'muse' as she turns 26
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Nov 5 (IANS) Orry penned a sweet birthday wish for actress and 'BFF' Khushi Kapoor as she turned 26 years old on Thursday. Calling Khushi his 'soul sister', 'muse', 'biggest cheerleader' and 'supporter', Orry penned on his official Instagram handle, Happy birthday to my bifff my muse ma sole sista me algorithm me spotlight muh princes muhhh angel ma shaiining starrrrrr my cheerleadaaaaa my biggest supporter (Pink heart and wing emoticons) (sic). Reacting to the post, Khushi returned the love in the comment section, saying, I looooveeeeeee youuuuuu. Orry's post also included some fun glimpses from Khushi and Orry's Halloween celebration. While the 'Nadaaniyan' actress was seen dressed as Wonder Woman, Orry wore a big bee costume. Orry and Khushi frequently appear together on social media and in paparazzi photos, showing their close bond. Orry is also believed to share a great rapport with Khushi's sister, actress Janhvi Kapoor. Treating the netizens during Halloween, Janhvi decided to recreate her late mother, Sridevi's iconic look from her 1986 fantasy drama 'Nagina'. With Janhvi posing as Sridevi, Orry reprised the character played by Rishi Kapoor. Expressing her excitement, the 'Mili' actress penned on the photo-sharing app, Happy Halloweeeeeny (Ghost emoji) had to recreate one of the most iconic movie moments everrrrr (Snake, white heart and sparkles emoticons). So much of Halloween has become about dressing up as your favourite characters and pop culture moments. Sometimes theyre spooky, sometimes theyre funny, and sometimes its a tribute (red heart emoji) And who could possibly be more iconic than Mumma, Rishi uncle and Amrish sir!! (Teary eyes and white heart emoji) Got a little help from (Shushing Face, Winking Face and lipstick emojis) for the lewk, Janhvi added. Kushi had reacted to the post with You have won Halloween. The younger daughter of Sridevi and Boney Kapoor, Kushi made her Bollywood debut with 'The Archies' in 2023. She later starred in 'Loveyapa' and 'Nadaaniyan' in 2025.
Shweta Tripathi: Working out is also very important because of all the Diwali sweets, amazing food
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Nov 5 (IANS) Actress Shweta Tripathi believes Diwali is all about bringing in light, warmth and positive energy, while cherishing childhood traditions and creating little moments of happiness with loved ones. She also told IANS about the importance of striking a balance between professional commitments, family time and fitness during the festive season, saying that working out is essential amid all the Diwali sweets and delicious food. Shweta said: Diwali for me is bringing in light, warmth and positive energy. Since childhood, before Diwali, I used to clean the house and my room. As a child, I used to wonder why I was doing this, but now I understand how important it is. When you keep the things around you clean and lit, you give them light, and that light comes inside you as well. That is something I follow even today. The actress recalled lighting diya on the roof. All four of us my mother, father, sister and I would light diyas around the house. We would put oil in them and light them. That is a tradition we still follow, she said. Shweta said festivals are a reminder to pause and get together with friends and family. Professional life is, of course, very important, especially for us, as our schedules are unpredictable. But you have to take out little pockets of time, even if you cannot dedicate an entire day. The actress added: It does not have to be elaborate. It can simply be a meal together, conversations, laughter, gifting something to someone or making something for them. It is important to create those little pockets of happiness for yourself and others. She mentioned: Working out is also very important because of all the Diwali sweets and amazing food. Maintaining your workout routine helps you strike that balance. I think balance is extremely important in life.
Who Owns the Tata Legacy? Inside the Constitutional Struggle for the Soul of Indian Economy
FOR WELL OVER A CENTURY , the House of Tata occupied a singular moral and structural category in Indian economic life. It is an industrial empire generating over sixteen lakh crore rupees in annual revenue and accounting for roughly four percent of India's gross domestic product, yet its apex holding company, Tata Sons Private Limited, was owned not by billionaires or public stock market speculators, but by philanthropic endowments. Nearly sixty-six percent of the equity of Tata Sons rests with the Tata Trusts, chiefly the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust and the Sir Ratan Tata Trust. Under this arrangement, the dividends of commercial enterprise flowed upward to fund hospitals, scientific institutes, and rural livelihoods, while the trustees acted as the constitutional guardians of the conglomerate's long-term values. On September 17, 2026, what began as a divergence over executive tenure and regulatory compliance has mutated into a fundamental constitutional crisis. The question confronting Indian corporate law is no longer merely whether Noel Tata or N. Chandrasekaran will prevail. It is whether the institutions created by a founding family can be captured from within by professional managers, independent directors, and regulatory circumstances, effectively severing majority ownership from institutional control. The departure of Darius Khambata The gravity of this institutional rupture was laid bare on November 2, 2026, when Senior Advocate Darius Khambata, a former Additional Solicitor General of India and former Advocate General of Maharashtra, announced that he would not seek reappointment as a trustee of the SDTT and the SRTT when his three-year term expires on November 9. In a four-page letter addressed to Noel Tata and Trusts Chief Executive Officer Siddharth Sharma, Khambata offered a devastating insider account of the governance breakdown at the top of the group. He described the September 17 board meeting as a day that will live in infamy, writing that those events had sullied the reputation of Tata Sons and imperilled the image of corporate India. Khambata's departure was not a mid-term resignation, nor was it prompted by a falling out with Noel Tata. Both Noel Tata and Siddharth Sharma had asked him to continue for another term. However, the reappointment of a trustee upon the completion of a fixed term requires the unanimous consent of all existing co-trustees. Submitting his continuation to the approval of trustees whose actions he considered a violation of fiduciary duty was, Khambata wrote, not in his character and would compromise his independence. At the SRTT, renewal was in any event impossible because the Maharashtra Charity Commissioner had barred the trust in May 2026 from altering its board or renewing tenures. Read as an institutional document, Khambata's letter illuminates a vital distinction between personal loyalty to a family scion and principled defense of an endowment's constitution. Khambata noted that he had originally joined the Trusts at the invitation of the late Ratan Tata and had seconded Noel Tata's appointment as chairman in October 2024 despite external pressure to defer the choice. At the same time, he stated candidly that his views had occasionally differed from Noel's, while praising Noel's democratic acceptance of those differences as the authentic old Tata way. By contrasting democratic consensus inside the Trusts with the boardroom stratagem deployed at Tata Sons on September 17, Khambata criticised the dissenting trustees. He recalled that he had been the first to warn on May 28, 2025, that a public listing of Tata Sons posed an existential threat to the Trusts, and had drafted the resolution opposing listing that all trustees, including Srinivasan and Singh, unanimously adopted on July 28, 2025. His exit carries immediate tactical consequences. Without Khambata, the SDTT shrinks to five trustees, narrowing Noel Tata's supporting majority to a three-to-two margin over Venu Srinivasan and Vijay Singh. The SRTT shrinks to four trustees, still outnumber Srinivasan three to one, though that board remains frozen by regulatory order. While Khambata's letter arms Noel Tata with a formidable moral and legal indictment ahead of the crucial November 26 Tata Sons board meeting, his absence deprives the Trusts' boardroom of its sharpest constitutional lawyer at the exact moment the dispute is heading toward the courts. Who holds the balance of power now? In the current Tata standoff, economic power, constitutional corporate power, operational power, and regulatory power have pulled apart into separate camps. In early 2026, N. Chandrasekaran appeared to hold every institutional advantage. As Executive Chairman since 2017, he commanded the operational apparatus of the group, presided over a period of substantial revenue expansion, and enjoyed the backing of the independent directors on the Tata Sons board. Moreover, regulatory gravity favoured his position: the Reserve Bank of India had classified Tata Sons as an Upper-Layer Non-Banking Financial Company, a designation carrying a mandatory requirement to list on the stock exchanges. Yet Noel Tata was far from powerless. Following Ratan Tata's death in October 2024, Noel consolidated institutional authority within the Tata Trusts. On September 11, 2025, a four-trustee majority including Noel and Khambata declined to renew Vijay Singh's tenure as a Trust nominee director on the Tata Sons board, a move Khambata confirmed was taken specifically to safeguard the Trusts' boardroom veto against listing. In October 2025, the trustees blocked the reappointment of Ratan Tata's confidant Mehli Mistry to the two main trusts, and in November 2025, Noel's son Neville Tata was inducted onto the board of the SDTT. The balance tipped dramatically between April and September 2026 due to two developments. First, Venu Srinivasan, the Chairman Emeritus of the TVS Group who serves both as Vice-Chairman of the Tata Trusts and as one of only two remaining Trust nominee directors on the Tata Sons board, shifted his allegiance. In April 2026, Srinivasan and Vijay Singh publicly announced their support for listing Tata Sons , abandoning the unanimous July 2025 resolution. On May 15, 2026, Charity Commissioner Amogh S. Kaloti issued an interim order freezing all board meetings of the SRTT pending an inspector's inquiry. That regulatory freeze paralysed the Trusts' shareholder power and the Trusts could not field a joint representative at the 108th AGM of Tata Sons on August 18, 2026. For the first time in 108 years, the Tata Sons AGM was adjourned for lack of quorum. Can professional management take over without buying the company? The events of September 17 raise a profound doctrinal question: can independent directors and professional management acquire practical control of an unlisted company against the express will of a sixty-six percent shareholder? In a conventional hostile takeover, an outsider acquires a majority of voting shares. What transpired at Bombay House was something quite different: a boardroom coalition shift that neutralised the controlling shareholder's constitutional veto from within. The constitution of Tata Sons is built around three provisions in its Articles of Association: Article 104B, which entitles the Trusts to nominate one-third of the board; Article 118, which mandates a Selection Committee to choose the Chairman; and Article 121, which stipulates that no resolution can pass at the board unless it secures the affirmative vote of a majority of the Trust-nominated directors. In its landmark March 2021 judgment in Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. v. Cyrus Investments Pvt. Ltd . , the Supreme Court of India upheld these affirmative voting rights, recognizing that they were designed to ensure that the philanthropic owners retained an absolute check over the commercial board. On September 17, 2026, however, the six-member Tata Sons board found a seam in those Articles. The two directors nominated under Article 104B split one to one. Noel Tata argued, backed by a legal opinion from former Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud, that the resolution had failed automatically; the standalone condition precedent under Article 121 was not satisfied. Tata Sons subsequently challenged Mr. Tata with legal opinions from Senior Advocate Sudipto Sarkar, former Supreme Court Justice B.N. Srikrishna, and former Chief Justice of India U.U. Lalit, while also relying on an April 2025 opinion by former Justice R.F. Nariman to argue that under Section 166 of the Companies Act, 2013, a nominee director like Srinivasan owes an independent fiduciary duty to the company that overrides instructions from the nominating trust. Notice, too, that on the day before the meeting, Srinivasan had openly defied a September 16 circular resolution from the SDTT directing him not to vote on listing matters. In a fifth formal letter sent to the Tata Sons board on October 26, 2026, Noel Tata pointed out that legal opinion had been commissioned only after the vote, to validate the conduct at the boardroom. Even more damaging are corporate filings uncovered in late September concerning Hanno One Warehousing Private Limited, an entity incorporated in March 2025 with Chandrasekaran's wife Lalitha and son Pranav as directors. State land and banking records revealed that Hanno One is executing two industrial warehousing and auto-component park projects in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka valued at approximately 436 crore rupees for TVS Motor Company, where Venu Srinivasan is Chairman Emeritus. In his letter, Noel Tata demanded to know why neither Chandrasekaran nor Srinivasan disclosed these conflicts of interests before casting vote for Chandrasekaran's third term on September 17. The regulator and the changing ownership structure In March 2024, when the board and the Trusts were still united against going public, Tata Sons applied to surrender its registration as a Core Investment Company after paying down its debt. On September 11, 2026, six days before the fateful board meeting, the RBI formally rejected that application. On October 23, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra publicly reaffirmed that Upper-Layer NBFCs must list to mitigate systemic risk. By October 20, 2026, reports confirmed that Tata Sons had already begun reviewing its Articles of Association to strip out the Trusts' special governance rights in preparation for SEBI compliance. Thus, regulatory compliance via an IPO becomes the exact mechanism through which professional management can permanently extinguish the constitutional authority of the Tata Trusts. Tata Trusts transmitted a comprehensive Strategic Reorganisation Plan to Chandrasekaran and the RBI on September 28, 2026. The plan proposes merging two wholly-owned operating subsidiaries, Tata Electronics Systems Solutions Private Limited (TESS) and Tata Consulting Engineers (TCE), directly into Tata Sons. Based on financial projections as of March 31, 2026, absorbing these two operating businesses would raise Tata Sons direct operating revenues to 64.3 percent of total income, removing it from the RBI's fifty-percent threshold for an NBFC. Simultaneously, its investments in group companies would fall to 88.49 percent of its aggregate net assets, dropping below the ninety-percent statutory threshold for a CIC. As the Trusts noted, until TCS was demerged in 2004, Tata Sons operated under this exact operating-cum-holding model for eighty years. Paired with a 25,000-crore rupee share buyback proposal to provide liquidity to the Shapoorji Pallonji Group, Noel Tata's plan demonstrates that a non-IPO compliance route exists. When corporate governance becomes political On October 28, 2026, Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi alleged on social media that the Tata Group was being criminally destroyed. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman swiftly rebuked Gandhi, to which he responded by asking why a strictly commercial and legal matter had required the leadership of Tata Trusts and Tata Sons to be hosted at the Home Ministers residence. Gandhis reference to the ministerial meeting rested on established fact: on the evening of October 7, 2025, Noel Tata, N. Chandrasekaran, Venu Srinivasan, and Darius Khambata had indeed met Amit Shah and Nirmala Sitharaman at Shah's residence in New Delhi amid rising tensions in the Trusts, and Noel Tata held further meetings with government officials in August 2026. Given that the Tata Group plays a strategic role in semiconductors, defence, and aviation, informal consultations between its leadership and senior Union ministers during a succession crisis are not unprecedented. However, it is undeniable that a public listing of Tata Sons benefits some. Chief among them is the SP Group, which holds an 18.37 percent stake in Tata Sons and carries roughly 55,000 to 60,000 crore rupees in debt. Who speaks for the Tata Trusts? Under the Maharashtra Public Trusts Act of 1950, the Charity Commissioner exercises supervisory jurisdiction over public charitable trusts registered in the state. Historically, this regulatory machinery was designed to prevent the misappropriation of charitable funds and ensure proper administration of temple and philanthropic endowments. In 2026, it has become the decisive fulcrum in the battle for corporate control of Tata Sons. Following the complaints filed in April 2026 by Suresh Tulsiram Patilkhede and Tata Trusts Vice-Chairman Venu Srinivasan alleging that the SRTT held three lifetime trustees (Noel Tata, Jimmy Tata, and Jehangir H.C. Jehangir) out of six in violation of a 2025 twenty-five-percent statutory cap, Charity Commissioner Amogh S. Kaloti ordered an inspector's inquiry under Section 37 on May 13 and issued an ex-parte order under Section 36A(1) on May 15 barring the trust from holding board meetings until the inquiry report under Section 39 is submitted. Five months later, that report is still awaited, and the SRTT remains frozen. Emboldened by the effect of that freeze, Venu Srinivasan and Vijay Singh sent identical email complaints to the Charity Commissioner on September 25, 2026, targeting the larger SDTT. They asked the regulator to investigate Noel Tata's perpetual trusteeship, scrutinize Neville Tata's appointment, examine whether the trust's involvement in the commercial strategy of Tata Sons endangered its charitable tax exemptions, and impose an immediate interim freeze on SDTT's meetings and Noel Tata's participation. Recognizing that a second ex-parte freeze would completely paralyze the Tata Trusts, Noel Tata, Neville Tata, Bhaskar Bhat, and Darius Khambata issued a sharp five-page rebuttal on October 5 accusing Srinivasan and Singh of fiduciary betrayal, while SDTT and seven allied Tata trusts filed more than one hundred caveats across the Charity Commissioner's office, the Bombay High Court, and the Mumbai City Civil Court to ensure no adverse order could be passed without a full hearing. When an administrative inquiry into trustee tenures can indefinitely disable a majority shareholder from voting at a corporate AGM before the merits of the complaint are even adjudicated, regulatory supervision risks becoming an instrument of corporate de-control. Who owns the Tata legacy? When Sir Dorabji Tata and Sir Ratan Tata bequeathed their wealth in the early twentieth century, they deliberately placed their shares into public charitable trusts for the benefit of the people of India rather than creating dynastic family trusts. Furthermore, in 2022, during Ratan Tata's lifetime, the Articles of Tata Sons were amended to prohibit the chair of either principal trust from simultaneously serving as Chairman of Tata Sons, institutionalizing a separation between philanthropic oversight and executive management. Yet it would incorrect to conclude that because the Tata family surrendered proprietary ownership to charity, that family stewardship lacks legitimacy. The founders endowed the Trusts with voting shares in Tata Sons precisely so that the commercial enterprise would remain permanently anchored to a philanthropic purpose. As six Parsi community organisations reminded the Prime Minister in an October 2026 appeal, and as Darius Khambata articulated in his farewell letter, the Tata model is an indivisible combine of industry and philanthropy in which neither limb retains its meaning without the other. Noel Tata turns seventy on November 12, 2026, and will step down from six group operating company boards in compliance with the very retirement norms that the Tata Sons board waived for Chandrasekaran on September 17. The contrast between institutional restraint and managerial entrenchment will now, only sharpen. The precedent for India Inc. Across the country, multi-generational business families, from the Godrej and Bajaj groups to the Mahindra, Birla, and TVS empires, have increasingly separated family ownership from day-to-day professional management while migrating promoter shareholdings into trusts to ensure orderly succession. If the mechanisms deployed at Tata Sons in 2026 are validated by the courts, they will establish a perilous precedent for every promoter-led enterprise in India. If a nominee director appointed by a controlling trust or holding company can invoke Section 166 of the Companies Act to defy the nominator's written mandate, promoter nomination rights will lose their predictability. If an independent director presiding over a meeting can use a casting vote to manufacture a majority among divided shareholder nominees, affirmative veto clauses in shareholder agreements and Articles of Association across India will be rendered fragile. If a dissenting trustee can approach a state Charity Commissioner or civil court to freeze trust board meetings and thereby block the controlling shareholder from establishing a quorum at the company's AGM, any internal family or trustee disagreement can be leveraged by opportunistic individuals. Ironically, Venu Srinivasan himself is now confronting the complexities of family governance, with reports in late October 2026 confirming that he and his daughter Lakshmi Venu have filed caveats against each other over family business matters. The institution beyond its founders An institution must undoubtedly evolve beyond the era of its founders, adapting to modern regulatory standards of financial transparency and minority shareholder fairness. As Darius Khambata observed, Tata Sons could voluntarily adopt every transparency and reporting safeguard of a listed corporation without triggering the nuclear option of an initial public offering. Institutional evolution cannot endorse displacement of a founding philanthropic purpose through procedural stratagems. When a split among trustees, an unannounced agenda item, and an administrative freeze on a charitable trust are weaponised to sideline a majority shareholder and rewrite the company's constitution, that is no longer the natural maturation of corporate governance. It is a form of institutional capture. Whether Indian law will protect the constitutional authority of founders or ratify the autonomy of an boardroom coalition will determine not only the fate of the Tata legacy, but the future architecture of trust and stewardship in Indian capitalism.
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Womens ODI World Cup Win Turned Us Into Household Names, Says Smriti Mandhana
ODI World Cup: India captain Smriti Mandhana said the biggest change since the teams 2025 Womens World Cup triumph on home soil has been the respect womens cricket commands now, and the way its players have become household names in the country. Not a lot of things have changed in a way, but the respect womens cricket has got in the last one year after the World Cup, and to see people really being involved a lot more, I think thats something which has been a really pleasing change for me. To just see everyone kind of becoming a household name is a very pleasing sight, Smriti told JioStar. Looking back on the day of the final against South Africa at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, Smriti remembered the send-off the side got from fans at their hotel, even as the rain poured down. A very good sight was that, even though it was raining, there were around 1,000 people outside our bus, outside the hotel, actually seeing us off. It was a very good sight for us, and it gave us a lot of positivity. Even in the rain, people were standing there, getting wet, but trying to give us all their best wishes. Opener Shafali Verma, who became the Player of the Match in the World Cup-winning final for her knock of 87 and picking two scalps, spoke about her partnership with Smriti at the top of the order, adding that the duo now understand each other so well that they barely need words to communicate. A very good sight was that, even though it was raining, there were around 1,000 people outside our bus, outside the hotel, actually seeing us off. It was a very good sight for us, and it gave us a lot of positivity. Even in the rain, people were standing there, getting wet, but trying to give us all their best wishes. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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India now has nearly 1,200 km of Metro network across 26 cities, says PM Modi
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Will Take ODI World Cup-winning Belief Into Champions Trophy, Says Amol Muzumdar
ODI World Cup: India womens head coach Amol Mazumdar said he wants his side to carry the strong belief that won them the 2025 Womens ODI World Cup into the inaugural ICC Womens Champions Trophy, to be played next year. The six-team tournament is scheduled to be played from February 14 to 28, 2027, with Vadodara and Mumbais Brabourne Stadium being the hosts. The inaugural edition of the competition will begin a week after the Womens Premier League (WPL) final is held at the Brabourne Stadium on February 7. I think we learned a lot in that tournament. The pendulum swung one way initially, before shifting in our favour. So, I think it was a combination of the amazing talent these girls have, the preparation we put in, and a collective effort. Apart from these three, the fourth one I would like to add is the strong belief we had in that competition that culminated in winning the World Cup. I think I would like to take that into 2027, Muzumdar told JioStar. He also revealed that he had absolutely no idea what he would tell his players in the team huddle before the ODI World Cup final took place against South Africa at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, which India won by 52 runs to claim the title for the first time. Eventually, Muzumdar said he ended up simply speaking from the heart, especially when a rain-affected morning at the ground had left his mind racing. Generally, I know what Im going to speak. Even in team meetings, sometimes, I know exactly what Im going to say. That day, I had no clue what I was going to say because it was so busy in the morning. As I said, I had to go to the ground, and it was raining. My mind was working overtime. So, I had no clue. Even when we went to the ground, it was raining, so I was trying to feel the pitch and assess the conditions to decide whether to bat or bowl first. There were a lot of things on my mind. Suddenly, somebody, Harsha, I think our trainer, came up and said, Its huddle time. I got a little nervous and thought, What am I going to speak? Then I just looked at the crowd and said, Let me speak what I feel like at that moment. As I said, I had to go to the ground, and it was raining. My mind was working overtime. So, I had no clue. Even when we went to the ground, it was raining, so I was trying to feel the pitch and assess the conditions to decide whether to bat or bowl first. There were a lot of things on my mind. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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If Hardik Wants To Stay At MI, He Should Not Be The Captain: Rayudu
Chennai Super Kings: Former India batter Ambati Rayudu believes Hardik Pandya should relinquish the Mumbai Indians captaincy, suggesting the all-rounder would benefit from concentrating on his performances rather than carrying leadership responsibilities, amid speculation over his future at the franchise ahead of the next IPL season. Rayudu reflected on the difficulties Pandya has experienced in his stint as MI captain, suggesting that the environment around him may have contributed to the challenges he faced. He felt the all-rounder appeared to be under pressure, which could have affected his approach within the dressing room. In Mumbai, I just thought that Hardik felt as if he was cornered. And once you feel youre cornered, youre always looking over your shoulder. Once that happens in a dressing room, you tend to come out in ways that you wouldnt want to. A lot of things didnt go well for Hardik. It might be Hardiks fault as well as something else, Rayudu said on Cricbuzz. The former Chennai Super Kings batter believes a change in responsibility could help Pandya rediscover his best cricket. Even if the 31-year-old continues with Mumbai Indians, Rayudu feels the franchise should consider appointing a different captain and allow Pandya to operate purely as a match-winning all-rounder. From now on, if he wants to stay at MI, I dont think he should be the captain. He should just play his game, enjoy his time, and be a match-winner for MI. But if he goes out, definitely not a captain again, at least for one season, Rayudu said. Rayudu also discussed potential destinations should Pandya move away from Mumbai, identifying Punjab Kings and Chennai Super Kings as two franchises where the all-rounder could find a more suitable cricketing environment. However, he was firm that Pandya should not immediately take up another leadership assignment. From now on, if he wants to stay at MI, I dont think he should be the captain. He should just play his game, enjoy his time, and be a match-winner for MI. But if he goes out, definitely not a captain again, at least for one season, Rayudu said. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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PM Modi says India's metro network grew to 1,200 km across 26 cities
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The accused has been named as Pushpa Bind who reportedly contacted the businessperson, who is based in Gamdevi, on 10 August and told him that certain shares would be profitable.
Demat Account Hacked, Rs 4.58 Crore Share Sold: Mumbai Police Arrests Woman
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How Kareena reacted to the cuts on Saif
Mumbai: Kareena Kapoor Khan remembers looking at Saif Ali Khan in the lift of their Bandra building and saying just three words to him. Dont do this, she recalled telling her husband, who was bleeding after an intruder attacked him at their home. Saif had suffered several knife wounds, including deep cuts to his neck 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 .
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Nov 5 (IANS) Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan recently shared an interesting anecdote about Sara Ali Khans family legacy. He made a surprising revelation on how her great-grandmother, Sajida Sultan, the mother of legendary cricketer Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, fondly remembered as Tiger Pataudi, used to drive a white open-air luxury car in Delhi, back in the times when it was a very rare to see a woman drive a car. The revelation came during a conversation with Sara on the popular quiz-based reality show Kaun Banega Crorepati. He went on to share a little-known anecdote about Saras great-grandmother, and added, Aur yahin tak nahi main aapko bata doon, shayad aap soche bhi nahi thi, us zamane ki baat bata raha hoon, Tiger ki matashri jo ki Bhopal ki thi, kaafi vriddhavastha mein thi us zamane mein, wo ek white color ki open-air Jaguar gaadi chalati thi Delhi mein aur bade shaan se baith ke chalati thi.. (That's not all. Let me tell you something you may never have imagined. I am talking about those days. Tiger's mother, who belonged to Bhopal, was quite elderly at the time, yet she used to drive a white open-air Jaguar in Delhi, sitting behind the wheel and driving with great pride and elegance) Sara appeared surprised by the revelation and responded, Nahi maloom (I didn't know) Amitabh then added, Maine dekha hai unko.. (I have seen her). Amitabh then also went on to compliment the eyes of members of her family calling them striking. Recalling his observation about the Pataudi family, Amitabh said, Ek cheez hum batana chahte hain aapko jo humne hamesha ye nazar rakha hai. Aapke parivaar mein jitne bhi chehre hain, un sab ki aankhein bahut sundar. Tiger se lekar ke aaj tak kuch baat hai aapke aankho mein, wo hume bahut pasand hai... (There is something I would like to tell you, something I have always observed. Everyone in your family has very beautiful eyes. From Tiger to the present generation, there is something special about your eyes, which I like very much.) For the uninitiated, talking about the Pataudi family, it has long been associated with royalty, cricket and cinema. The late Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi was one of India's most celebrated cricket captains and wife Sharmila Tagore is one of the finest actresses of Hindi cinema.
Luke Williams effect already showing: Abhinav Mukund hails MIs revamped squad ahead of WPL 2027
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) Former India cricketer Abhinav Mukund believes Mumbai Indians have addressed some of the shortcomings that affected their team composition last season, crediting new head coach Luke Williams familiarity with several recruits for helping the two-time champions put together a more balanced squad for the 2027 Womens Premier League (WPL). Williams, who previously worked with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), has brought a fresh perspective to MIs recruitment, with Mukund highlighting how the Australians previous associations with players have influenced the franchises auction and trading decisions. I feel like this MI side has a much better balance to it from last season, and I also like the fact that their new head coach, Luke Williams, who was previously with RCB, has picked players that he feels will add value and strengthen this squad. They picked up Disha Kasat, who worked closely with him at RCB, and the trade move for Tara Norris as well is quite impressive. Tara was working with Luke in the inaugural edition of the Womens Hundred. So, the Luke Williams effect is already showing in their squad, Mukund told JioStar. Among the acquisitions that caught Mukunds attention was the arrival of Norris, whose inclusion could give MI greater flexibility in deciding their overseas combination. The former cricketer believes the left-arm pacers associate-nation status could be particularly valuable, allowing the franchise to field an additional overseas player under the WPLs playing conditions. Taras recruitment also addresses a selection dilemma that had restricted MIs options during the previous edition, particularly when it came to accommodating Shabnim Ismail alongside their other overseas stars. Taras addition has given MI the option of not being forced to play Shabnim Ismail in the playing XI. That was a big problem for them last year, where they could not figure out their four overseas options. Tara is an associate player, which gives the two-time champions the opportunity to field five overseas players, which is a win-win situation for them as a team. And this squad they have built for WPL 2027 is a huge upgrade from last year, he added.
Bombay High Court upheld Jitendra Rana's murder conviction, reducing his life sentence to 20 years in 2011 Mumbai stabbing case.
MPSC panel recommends over 16,000 Group-C vacancies, one-year age relaxation
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Ibrahim Ali Khan calls Kareena Kapoor the coolest stepmother ever
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Nov 5 (IANS) Actor Ibrahim Ali Khan described Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor Khan as the coolest stepmother ever. The actor offered a glimpse into the warm equation he shares with his father Saif Ali Khans wife. The young actor made the comment during a video segment on Koffee with Karan, where Ibrahim and his sister Sara Ali Khan were seen sending their love and warm wishes to Saif and Kareena, who appeared together on the show as couple guests. During the segment, Ibrahim spoke about his bond with Kareena and referred to her as the coolest stepmother ever. Speaking about the equation between Kareena and his children, Saif further said, I credit everyone, because these things work both ways. And, of course, Kareena makes it easy and is wonderful with Sara and Ibrahim. And they also make an effort and reciprocate. Kareena, meanwhile, highlighted the bond shared by her two sons, Taimur and Jeh, with their older half-brother Ibrahim. Tim and Jeh also, they love Ibrahim, they really look up to him. And he's also amazing with them, she said. Saif further elaborated on Ibrahims equation with his younger brothers, revealing how naturally he interacts with them and takes an interest in their lives. Sometimes he comes over and goes to their room and asks them about things. He has his own equation with Jeh and asks him questions about stuff. I noticed that, and I just think he's a lovely boy for having that equation, Saif said. Saif, who shares Sara and Ibrahim with his former wife Amrita Singh, married Kareena Kapoor in 2012. The couple recently celebrated 16 years of marital bliss. Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan are blessed with two children, both boys, Taimur Ali khan and Jehangir Ali Khan.
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Nov 5 (IANS) Ace filmmaker Karan Johar opened up about his concerns over his children entering the film industry. He said that he is almost trying to dissuade them from joining the business because he fears he may not be able to protect them when they eventually enter the world of Bollywood. Karan made the revelation while discussing parenting and the challenges of raising children in the film industry, on an episode of Koffee With Karan featuring Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor. He said that although he is deeply connected to the business himself, he is conscious of the difficulties and pressures that come with being part of Bollywood. Well, look, as I said, its not an easy place. Its tough. I am almost dissuading my children from the business. And everybody says, Why are you doing that? Why are you doing that? I am like, look, I will be too old to protect them at that time, Karan said. Kareena Kapoor then offered a different perspective on parents being protective of their children. But I feel maybe the protection is also what is causing the issue. I think sometimes we just have to, like, probably just you know, were all so protective towards our children, she added. I feel sometimes our parents just let us go and say, Karni hai toh karo, you know, karo. You have to go and ragdo. Karan agreed with her before the conversation moved on. For the uninitiated, Karan is the father of twins, son Yash and daughter Roohi whom he welcomed via surrogacy in February 2017. The twins were named after members of Karans family. Yash was named after his late father, filmmaker Yash Johar, while Roohi is an anagram of his mother Hiroo Johars name. Karan Johar himself is the son of veteran producer Yash Johar and has built one of Hindi cinemas most prominent production houses.
Chance To Learn From The Best: Veda Backs Shweta Sehrawats Move To MI
T20 World Cup: Former India cricketer Veda Krishnamurthy believes Shweta Sehrawats switch from UP Warriorz to Mumbai Indians ahead of the upcoming Womens Premier League (WPL) season could provide the young batter with an opportunity to rediscover her natural game, saying the expectations and frequent changes in responsibilities at her previous franchise placed undue pressure on her development. Shweta, who entered the inaugural WPL season on the back of Indias Under-19 Womens T20 World Cup triumph, was initially expected to make an impact after being picked by UP Warriorz. However, her stint with the franchise saw her being deployed in different batting positions and eventually handed wicketkeeping responsibilities, something Veda believes complicated her progress. I am really happy about Shweta Sehrawat joining Mumbai Indians because its a team that will give her the freedom to play her natural game. In her previous team, the responsibility of scoring runs was entirely on her shoulders, and the batters around her were not contributing much, which put more pressure on Shweta and affected her game. Now that shes with Mumbai, she will get the chance to learn from the best and develop properly as a youngster, Veda told JioStar. Veda felt that Shwetas early achievements had raised expectations considerably, leaving little room for the youngster to settle into her role and develop at her own pace. The former India international also questioned the decision to repeatedly alter Shwetas responsibilities, pointing out that her primary strength as a batter lies at the top of the order rather than in the finishing role. Shweta has been on the receiving end of criticism over the last few years. A lot was expected of her. She came into the first season of the WPL as a U19 World Cup winner and the top scorer for the Indian side and was picked by UP Warriorz. She was tried in different positions in the batting order there. She is technically an opener, and UP management used her as a finisher. Then she was made a wicketkeeper overnight and expected to do magic. I felt that was too much to ask of a youngster, she added. The former India international also questioned the decision to repeatedly alter Shwetas responsibilities, pointing out that her primary strength as a batter lies at the top of the order rather than in the finishing role. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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