Schaeffler India CEO taken into police custody over two worker deaths at Pune factory
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Kadam was taken into custody late Monday by the Talegaon MIDC Police Station for investigation into the incident at the company's factory premises in Talegaon, Pune, on June 9, 2026, the company said.
SWITCH Mobility and PURPLE BUS launch electric bus service in NagpurChandrapur route
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Pune (Maharashtra) [India], October 20: Bajaj Broking, a full-service stockbroker, today announced the launch of its algorithmic trading platform, enabling users to access ready-made, exchange-registered strategies or build customised trading strategies using a range of technical indicators and predefined trading conditions.
Ravan Dahan Near Me: Ravan Dahan 2026 will take place on Dussehra, October 20, across much of India. Reported timings include 5:48 pm onwards in Delhi, 6:12 pm in Mumbai, 6:30 pm in Pune, 5:21 pm in Hyderabad and 5:58 pm in Bengaluru. Actual timings may vary by venue.
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Mumbai cops to bring 3 accused in Tiger Shroff firing from Kota on Tuesday
A Mumbai Police team which took custody of three individuals involved in firing gunshots at actor Tiger Shroff's car stayed overnight here with them despite obtaining their transit remand. The team, which obtained the requisite permission Monday evening, decided to stay in Kota to avoid travelling at night. It will return to Mumbai on Tuesday. Ramswaroop, the SHO of Railway Colony Police Station where the three have been kept, said a tight vigil was mounted in the night. Since the incident is very serious, security is being maintained as per the usual procedure. I was here throughout the night. The CCTV cameras are directly connected to the police headquarters, he said. Local police nabbed the three individuals in the general coach of the Pune-Jaipur Superfast Express at Kota Railway Station on Monday morning. Two were identified as Ritik, alias Roshan, from Begusarai, Bihar, and Rehan from Haryana's Sonipat. The third is a juvenile. Kota city police handed them over to Mumbai
CCTV captures Tiger Shroff shooters boarding train in Surat
New CCTV footage from Surat station shows two suspects in the Tiger Shroff firing case rushing to board a Pune-Jaipur express train. The suspects travelled by road from Mumbai to Surat after the gun attack, before being nabbed later at Kota station in Rajasthan. The incident involved gunshots fired at Tiger Shroff's car in Mumbai, injuring his driver and a bystander.
Tiger Shroff Firing Case: CCTV Captures Suspects Rushing to Board Train at Surat Station
CCTV footage shows suspects in the Tiger Shroff firing case rushing to board a Pune-Jaipur Express at Surat station before their arrest at Kota.
Tiger Shroff firing case: Three suspects to be taken to Mumbai from Kota under tight security
Digital Desk | Kota, Oct 20 (IANS) The three suspects held in connection with the firing incident involving Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff in Mumbai will be taken to Mumbai, Maharashtra, by the Mumbai Police on Tuesday. The suspects were kept overnight in the lock-up of the Kota Railway Colony police station in Rajasthan under tight security amid concerns over their possible escape. As a precautionary measure, commandos and armed personnel were deployed at the police station. The entire CCTV surveillance network of the police station was connected to a command centre to ensure continuous monitoring of the suspects and strengthen security arrangements. City Superintendent of Police Tejaswini Gautam also visited the Railway Colony police station late Monday night to review the security arrangements. The Mumbai Police had earlier postponed the transfer of the suspects from Kota due to security concerns. The three remained in custody throughout the night under heightened surveillance. According to the police, the three suspects were apprehended by Kota Police at the railway station on Monday in connection with the firing incident involving actor Tiger Shroffs car in Mumbai. The suspects were travelling on the Pune-Jaipur train (12939) and were found sitting at different locations in a general coach. Their movements and travel plans allegedly indicated that they were attempting to evade arrest after the incident. Investigators believe the suspects had planned to reach Jaipur by train, travel onward to Delhi by bus and then escape to Nepal. However, Kota Police intercepted them at the railway station before they could proceed with their alleged plan. Following their apprehension, the suspects were taken to the Railway Colony police station, where security was significantly tightened in view of the sensitivity of the case and the possibility of an escape attempt. The Mumbai Police are scheduled to leave Kota with the three suspects on Tuesday for further investigation into the firing incident. The transfer is expected to enable investigators to question them further and establish their alleged roles in the case. The deployment of armed personnel, enhanced CCTV monitoring, and the presence of senior police officials underline the security measures adopted by Kota Police while the suspects remained in custody. Further details about the investigation and the circumstances surrounding the firing incident are expected to emerge as the Mumbai Police proceed with the case.
India-NZ FTA comes into force: Farmers protected, MSMEs to gain wider market access
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS) India's Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with New Zealand -- which comes into force on Tuesday -- will provide wider market access for MSMEs, farmers and labour-intensive sectors with 100 per cent duty-free access for Indian exports, while keeping sensitive sectors like dairy fully protected. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has said that with duty-free access for 100 per cent of Indian exports to New Zealand, the FTA will unlock significant opportunities for MSMEs, farmers, women, youth and labour-intensive sectors. It also opens new pathways for our professionals, while safeguarding India's core interests, Goyal wrote in a post on X. According to the minister, farmers will gain wider market access for fruits, vegetables, spices and other agricultural produce, alongside cooperation to improve productivity, support higher incomes and strengthen livelihoods. Sensitive sectors, including dairy, remain protected, keeping farmers' welfare at the heart of the approach, he added. On the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami, both sides will begin a new chapter in their economic partnership as the India-New Zealand FTA comes into force. Truly a 'Vijay' for both nations! the minister said. Notably, Goyal said New Zealand will now build with a 'Made in India' JCB machine, flagging off the first-ever JCB machine export to New Zealand, made in Pune, Maharashtra. India New Zealand FTA is unlocking new opportunities for our manufacturing, he posted. Trade agreements are not merely about tariff reductions but about creating deep and durable economic partnerships that support trade, investment and supply chain integration, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal has said. FTAs are about creating deep economic partnership, he added. Agrawal also stated that such FTAs help facilitate faster regulatory approvals and improve the ease of doing business between partner countries. Moreover, the India-NZ FTA is expected to play a key role in strengthening bilateral ties with the government targeting doubling of trade in the coming years. The pact sets the stage for facilitating up to $20 billion in investments from New Zealand into India across sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, infrastructure and startups, according to the Commerce Ministry. For the services sector, the pact offers wider access to the New Zealand market across IT, professional services, construction, tourism and audio-visual services. Indian pharmaceutical and medical device exporters are expected to benefit from faster market access as New Zealand will accept inspection approvals from globally recognised regulators, reducing compliance timelines.
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SEC Wants Measures In Place To Conduct Peaceful, Free, Impartial Polls In State
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Tiger Shroff Attack: Suspects Intercepted At Kota
New CCTV footage from Surat station purportedly shows two suspects in the Tiger Shroff firing case boarding a Pune-Jaipur express train, hours after the attack in Mumbai. Three individuals were later nabbed from a train at Kota station on Monday morning, following a coordinated police operation.
Nagaland Cricket Stadium: Mizoram's Chinmay Sutar became only the second batter in Ranji Trophy history to hit a quadruple century, while Delhi captain Ayush Badoni struck a double hundred and India batters Sarfaraz Khan and Rajat Patidar notched up centuries on an eventful day two of the second round of the Ranji Trophy on Monday. Playing in just his second first-class match, Sutar remained unbeaten on 400 against Nagaland in a Plate group game at the Nagaland Cricket Stadium in Sovima, and become only the second Indian to score a quadruple hundred in first-class cricket. The left-hander went past Prithvi Shaw's 379 to post the second-highest individual score in the history of the competition. Only Bhausaheb Nimbalkar's unbeaten 443 for Maharashtra against Kathiawar in Pune in 1948-49 remains ahead of him. Sutar was on 392 at tea and brought up his 400 in the 155th over, prompting Mizoram to declare at 581/9. He faced 517 balls in all and struck 46 fours and seven sixes. Mizoram, who ended day one on 331/5, slipped to 391/9 and Sutar was on 231 when last man Lalrempuia Chhakchhuak joined him. The pair put on an unbroken 190-run stand to take the game away from Nagaland. It has entered the record books as the third-highest last-wicket partnership in Ranji Trophy history, 43 runs short of the record 233 set by Ajay Sharma and Maninder Singh for Delhi against Mumbai in 1991-92. Sutar also became only the 10th batter to score 400 or more in a first-class innings, joining a list that features batting greats such as Brian Lara and Don Bradman. Sutar made his Ranji debut for Mizoram in last week's season opener against Manipur after obtaining a no-objection certificate from the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA). He scored 35 and 99 in that game, as Mizoram recovered from a 68-run first-innings deficit before going down narrowly by three wickets. Sutar had played for Mumbai in the Vijay Hazare Trophy last season on the back of strong showings in Mumbai's local leagues. By the time stumps were called in Sovima, Nagaland reached 50/1. Elsewhere in the Plate group, Parth Palawat and Nilesh Lamichaney scored hundreds as Sikkim piled up 477/4 against Arunachal Pradesh's 121. Meanwhile, Karnajit Yumnam's unbeaten 93 led Manipur's strong reply of 173/2 to Meghalaya's 380, in which Pheiroijam Jotin bagged five wickets in a 29-over spell. In Elite Group A, Patidar's unbeaten 107, studded with 13 fours, took Madhya Pradesh to 302/5 and their lead swelling to 125 against Puducherry. Chanchal Rathore and Shubham Sharma also made half-centuries for Madhya Pradesh. Ravikumar Samarth's 143 rescued Vidarbha in a sensational fashion and took them past Jammu and Kashmir's 260, with number nine Rajneesh Gurbani making an unbeaten 64. Umar Nazir and Sunil Kumar took four wickets each for the hosts and leave Vidarbha at 133/7, before Samarth bailed Vidarbha out of trouble. Nachiket Bhute then rocked J&K's top order to leave them reeling at 7/4 in Srinagar, as the defending champions still trail by 38 runs. In Kanpur, Zeeshan Ansari's five-wicket haul helped Uttar Pradesh bowl out Goa for 164 and take a 38-run lead. At stumps, UP reached 102/4 in their second innings. Priyanshu Moliya's 132, backed by fifties from Mahesh Pithiya and Deepak Hooda, gave Baroda a 250-run lead over Bihar. At stumps, Bihar reached 4/0 in one over of their second innings and still trail by 246 runs. In Group B, Salil Arora (107 off 226 balls) and skipper Uday Saharan (161 off 299 balls) steered Punjab to 456 against Chhattisgarh, with Arora scoring his second hundred in as many games. Left-arm spinner Dharmendrasinh Jadeja sent down nearly 56 overs for his seven wickets, but got little support from the rest of the attack. Harpreet Brar then ripped through the Chhattisgarh batting with 5-21 in just eight overs, and leave the visitors at 76/5 at stumps, as they still trail by 384 runs. At Alur, resuming on 281/8, Karnataka were bowled out for 342, with Manvanth Kumar hitting 135 off 214 balls, including 11 fours and six sixes, in what is also his maiden first-class century. Saurashtra's openers Hetvik Kotak (46 off 127 balls) and Harvik Desai (77 off 78 balls) gave a strong start with a 110-run stand. Karnataka, however, hit back either side of tea to reduce the visitors to 128/4, before Arpit Vasavada (25 batting) and Prerak Mankad (13 batting) took them to 164/4 at stumps, as Saurashtra are still 178 runs behind. Tanay Thyagarajan continued his fine start to the season with a five-wicket haul as Hyderabad bowled out Andhra for 184 to take a 91-run lead. Hyderabad were 78/2 at stumps. Assam bowled out Tripura for 62, with Mukhtar Hussain taking 3-23, as the hosts enforced the follow-on. Tripura were 143/5 in their second innings at stumps, but are still 129 runs behind. In Group C, Badoni's 217 off 246 balls powered Delhi to declare at 648/6 against Gujarat, with Sumit Mathur and Anuj Rawat also scoring half-centuries. Gujarat ended the day on 98/2 in 35 overs and trail by 550 runs in Palam. Shahbaz Ahmed and Aamir Gani took four wickets apiece as Bengal dismissed Services for 122. Left-arm spinner Rahul Singh then claimed five wickets to bowl Bengal out for 146 in their second innings, leaving Services needing 209 to win and they reached 12/0 in five overs at stumps. Mohammed Azharuddeen remained unbeaten on 139 as Kerala made 404 against Odisha, while sharing a 99-run stand with Aditya Sarvate, who also scored a fifty. Odisha were 114/3 and trail Kerala by 290 runs. Digvijay Patil's 148 and another century from Ankit Bawne took Maharashtra to 403/5 and get a lead of 234 runs against Jharkhand. In Group D, Sarfaraz's unbeaten 139 off 213 balls, his 18th first-class hundred laced with 18 fours, put Mumbai in complete control at 398/4 against Himachal Pradesh at the Luhnu Cricket Ground, Bilaspur and stretch their lead to 258. Captain Siddhesh Lad (87 off 188 balls) and Musheer Khan (57 off 137 balls) had earlier put on 122 runs for the third wicket. Lad shared a 68-run stand with Sarfaraz for the fourth wicket, while Sarfaraz and Akash Anand (58 not out off 152 balls) then added an unbroken 176 for the fifth wicket to bat Himachal out of the contest. In Chennai, Pradosh Ranjan Paul's gritty 136 off 279 balls, including 12 fours, helped Tamil Nadu take a 179-run first-innings lead over Uttarakhand, before being all out for 313. Resuming on 85/2, Paul curbed his usual attacking instincts and, along with Baba Indrajith (77), shared a 171-run stand for the third wicket. Off-spinner Avneesh Sudha (4-34 in 20 overs) and Mayank Mishra, who took five wickets, were the standout bowlers for Uttarakhand. Captain R Sai Kishore removed opener Aarav Mahajan in the first over of Uttarakhand's second innings to leave them at 9/1 at stumps. Karan Lamba and Sachin Yadav were both dismissed for 194 after a 338-run third-wicket stand, as Rajasthan made 497 against Railways, who were 46/1 in 24 overs of the first innings and still trail by 451 runs. Off-spinner Avneesh Sudha (4-34 in 20 overs) and Mayank Mishra, who took five wickets, were the standout bowlers for Uttarakhand. Captain R Sai Kishore removed opener Aarav Mahajan in the first over of Uttarakhand's second innings to leave them at 9/1 at stumps. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Ahan Shetty, Anya Singh, Larissa Bonesi, Vikram Bhatt and Anand Pandit attended the launch of their film 1920 Cold Winter in Mumbai. The event started nearly two hours late, but the team made up for the delay with a unique AV presentation that resembled a virtual coffee-table book. Vikram Bhatt was asked whether his horror film will have enough to attract the Gen Z. Vikram, in his trademark style, raised laughs as he said, Yeh Gen Z ko lekar main bahut pareshan hoon! I am told, 'Gen Z aisa hai, Gen Z waisa hai'. Kaisa hai Gen Z yaar? He added, Horror mein ya toh sound effects se kuch suddenly aata hai. Ya fir slow background music bajta hai aur kuch aata hi nahin hai! You can tell your story in different ways. I am not of the opinion that one should especially make a film with Gen Z. I want audiences of all ages to like my film, not just Gen Z. Sirf Gen Z ka hi haq nahin hai jeene ka. Baaki logon ka bhi hai! He continued, 1920 apne aap mein hi ek alag kisam ki film hai. It's a clear horror film and would be enjoyed by all kinds of audiences. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lipika Varma (@lipikavarma) A journalist asked Vikram Bhatt to comment on the recent firing incident involving Tiger Shroff. However, the host requested the media not to ask questions about the incident. After the event, journalist Lipika Verma asked Ahan Shetty about it and shared the video on her Instagram handle. Ahan Shetty said, The police investigation is going on now. I am just very happy that Tiger is safe, his driver is safe, and everyone around him is also safe. Also Read: Tiger Shroff Firing Incident: Three accused arrested by Kota police while travelling on Pune-Jaipur express
5,000 Dhol-Tasha Players Gather For Shambhuraje Manvandana Sohla In Pune
A viral video shows over 4,0005,000 Dhol-Tasha players from 151 pathaks coming together for the Shambhuraje Manvandana Sohla on October 4, 2026. The event was held near the 180-foot bronze Statue of Hindubhushan in Moshi-Borhade Wadi, Pimpri-Chinchwad, dedicated to Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj.
Digital Desk | Abohar (Punjab), Oct 19 (IANS) Ramesh Bishnoi, cousin of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, said on Monday that Bollywood superstar Salman Khan should apologise to the Bishnoi community and if he does not, there will be dangerous consequences. The Lawrence Bishnoi gang has an animosity with Salman Khan due to his alleged involvement in the 1998 blackbuck poaching case in Rajasthan during the filming of the blockbuster 'Hum Saath Saath Hain'. The actor was convicted by a trial court in 2018, a verdict he has contested in higher courts, and maintains his innocence. Speaking to IANS in the aftermath of an attack on Tiger Shroff, which the Bollywood star narrowly escaped, Ramesh Bishnoi said, As you heard in the audio, I heard the same thing: That we have stopped him and want to warn him again that anyone who works with Salman Khan could face consequences. He added that he was just quoting the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, These are not my words, Im just citing their emotions on the matter. I want to tell Salman Khans family to give up their stubbornness. This is an issue affecting the entire community, and there is widespread anger within it, he added. Ramesh Bishnoi further said that there was anger within the Bishnoi community, and Lawrence is just expressing the entire communitys anger. Lawrence has no personal dispute with Salman Khan, nor is it a personal dispute with the community. The issue is that he has hurt our religious sentiments. There is widespread anger within the community, he added. He further said Lawrence had offered a straightforward solution to Salman Khan, that he should come forward and apologise, but the actor doesnt want to apologise. Bollywood star Tiger Shroff had a narrow escape on Sunday after three men on a motorcycle opened fire at his car in Mumbais Juhu area, leaving the actors driver injured, the police said. According to Mumbais Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Zone II, Mohit Garg, three rounds were fired at the 36-year-old actors car after he was leaving a playground where he had gone for football practice. The actors driver, who was injured in the incident, was rushed to Nanavati Hospital for treatment, the police said, adding that some others in the area, including an autorickshaw driver, were also hurt. There was panic at the spot of the firing incident, with people running to take shelter after hearing the gunshots. The police cordoned off the crime scene, and the forensic team reached the area to collect evidence. Later, three suspects were arrested, including a minor, by the Rajasthan police in the case on Monday at Kota railway station. Acting on Intelligence that the suspects were travelling to Kota aboard the Pune-Jaipur Express, a police team surrounded and searched the train. The operation was completed in approximately 15 minutes, following which all three suspects were taken into custody. The arrested suspects have been identified as Rehan alias Sukka, a resident of Sonipat in Haryana; Hrithik Kurmi alias Roshan, a resident of Begusarai in Bihar; and a minor. Within hours of the incident, a video clip was circulating on social media in which a man claiming to be Anil Pandit from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang took responsibility for the firing and claimed that it was a warning to Tiger Shroff to stop working with superstar Salman Khan.
Andhra SEC Asks Officials to Ensure Peaceful Local Body Polls
We have directed officials to take stringent measures to ensure that local body elections are conducted peacefully, freely and impartially across Andhra Pradesh, Punetha said
Ranji Trophy: Mizoram's Chinmay Sutar becomes second Indian batter to hit quadruple ton
Digital Desk | Sovima, Oct 19 (IANS) Mizoram batter Chinmay Sutar on Monday has become only the second Indian batter to score a quadruple century in first-class cricket. Sutar achieved this landmark feat when he struck an unbeaten 400 against Nagaland in a Ranji Trophy Plate group match at the Nagaland Cricket Stadium in Sovima. Playing in just his second first-class game, left-handed Sutar surpassed Prithvi Shaw's 379 to register the second-highest individual score in Ranji Trophy history. Only Bhausaheb Nimbalkar's unbeaten 443 for Maharashtra against Kathiawar in Pune in 1948/49 stands ahead of Sutar's effort in the competition's record books. Sutar, who was on 392 at tea break, reached the 400-run landmark in the 155th over, after which Mizoram declared at 581/9. In all, he faced 517 balls and hit 46 fours and seven sixes. He was on 231 when the last man, Lalrempuia Chhakchhuak, walked out, and the pair went on to add an unbroken 190 for the tenth wicket. Mizoram, who had ended the opening day on 331/5, slipped to 391/9 on day two before Sutar and Lalrempuia took the game away from Nagaland. Its also a record for the third-highest last-wicket stand in Ranji Trophy history, 43 runs short of the record 233 put on by Ajay Sharma and Maninder Singh for Delhi against Mumbai in 1991/92. Sutar became only the tenth batter to score 400 or more in a first-class innings, joining a list that includes batting greats such as Brian Lara and Don Bradman. Lara holds the record for the highest first-class score with his unbeaten 501 for Warwickshire against Durham in 1994, and also made 400 not out for the West Indies against England in a Test match in 2004. Pakistan's Hanif Mohammed fell one short of 500, and made 499 for Karachi against Bahawalpur in 1959. Sutar had made his Ranji debut for Mizoram in last week's season opener against Manipur after securing a no-objection certificate from the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA). He scored 35 and 99, being run out one short of a hundred in the second innings, as Mizoram fought back from a 68-run first-innings deficit before losing narrowly by three wickets. Sutar had represented Mumbai in the Vijay Hazare Trophy in the previous domestic season on the back of strong performances in Mumbai's local leagues. In June, he helped MSC Maratha Royals defend their Mumbai T20 League title and hit back-to-back half-centuries. He finished the season with 212 runs from six innings at a strike rate of nearly 120.
Tiger Shroff firing case: 3 suspects detained in Rajasthans Kota while fleeing to Nepal
Following a joint intelligence operation between Mumbai and Rajasthan police, three suspects, including a minor, were detained at the Kota railway station after being intercepted aboard a Pune-Jaipur train. The arrests come in connection with a shooting that occurred a day earlier outside Bollywood actor Tiger Shroffs Juhu home, leaving his driver and a bystander injured while the actor escaped unhurt. Identified as Ritik from Bihar and Rehan from Haryana, the suspects reportedly planned to flee to Nepal, as authorities continue verifying a social media claim linking the Lawrence Bishnoi gang to the attack.
Tiger Shroff firing case: 3 suspects detained in Rajasthans Kota while fleeing to Nepal
Following a joint intelligence operation between Mumbai and Rajasthan police, three suspects, including a minor, were detained at the Kota railway station after being intercepted aboard a Pune-Jaipur train. The arrests come in connection with a shooting that occurred a day earlier outside Bollywood actor Tiger Shroffs Juhu home, leaving his driver and a bystander injured while the actor escaped unhurt. Identified as Ritik from Bihar and Rehan from Haryana, the suspects reportedly planned to flee to Nepal, as authorities continue verifying a social media claim linking the Lawrence Bishnoi gang to the attack.
IISER Pune PhD Admissions 2027: Applications Open For January Session, Check Eligibility And Dates
The application process for the Research in Science PhD programme is ongoing for the eligible candidates. The last date to submit the registration form is October 25, 2026
Man Held In Pune For KSEB Fuse Tampering
A man from Kaitharam, Kerala, has been arrested in Pune for allegedly removing a KSEB transformer fuse during a power outage last month. The accused, Vishnu, was traced with cyber cell assistance after going into hiding following the incident.
Kota Superintendent of Police (SP) Tejaswani Gautam on Monday said preliminary questioning of the accused in the firing incident involving Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff revealed that gangster Anil Pandit, who is linked to Lawrence Bishnoi, had been in contact with one of the accused, Rehan. Gautam said the accused were travelling on the Pune-Jaipur Express in a general compartment and planned to reach Delhi before fleeing to Nepal. She further said the Kota City Police detained the accused at the railway station while they were allegedly attempting to escape. Addressing the press conference, Kota SP said, Weapons have not been found yet. However, they will be interrogated to determine what they did with the weapons, and appropriate legal action will follow. They planned to escape to Nepal. The Kota City Police detained them at the railway station.
Andhra Pradesh SEC issues notification for November 3 MTPC, ZPTC polls
Digital Desk | Amaravati, Oct 19 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission on Monday issued a notification for elections to MPTCs and ZPTCs, scheduled to be held on November 3. About 2.81 crore voters are eligible to cast their votes in elections to Mandal Parishad Territorial Constituencies (MPTCs) and Zilla Parishad Territorial Constituencies (ZPTCs). State Election Commissioner (SEC) Anil Chandra Punetha told media persons that elections will be held in 28 Zilla Praja Parishads. Out of the total 663 ZPTCs, polling will be held for 659 ZPTCs. Similarly, polling will be held for 9,829 MPTCs out of 9,858 ZPTCs in the state. Filing of nominations will begin on October 21, while the last day for receipt of nominations will be October 23. As per the notification, scrutiny of nominations will be taken up on October 24. Appeals against rejection of nominations can be filed on October 25 before the concerned Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO) in case of MPTCs and before the District Collector in case of ZTPCs. The appellate authority will dispose of appeals the next day. According to the SEC, October 27 will be the last day for withdrawal of candidatures. The same day, a final list of candidates will be published. Polling, wherever necessary, will be conducted on November 3. Repolling, if any, will be held on November 4. Counting of votes will be taken up on October 5. The SEC said the election expenditure limit for MPTC will be Rs 4 lakh, and for ZPTC, Rs 8 lakh. The State Election Commission has appointed 28 returning officers for ZPTCs and 687 returning officers for MPTCs. There will be 1,374 additional returning officers. A total of 35,333 presiding officers will be deployed at 35,333 polling booths. Other polling officers to be deployed are 1,41,332. The SEC has identified 9,966 polling stations as sensitive and 9,186 as hyper sensitive. Meanwhile, the SEC has postponed elections to Mydukur municipality in YSR Kadapa district. As the nomination papers were torn during the pre-poll violence, their scrutiny has become difficult. Anil Chandra Punetha said on the basis of the report of the District Collector, it was decided to postpone the polls. And, a new date for polling will be announced later. Polling for 100 urban local bodies in the state is scheduled on October 28.
Tiger Shroff firing case: Suspects were planning to reach Nepal via Delhi, held
The suspects were allegedly attempting to flee to Nepal after boarding the Pune-Jaipur train at Surat, sources said, adding that acting on information shared by Mumbai Police, Kota City Police intercepted them before they could continue their journey
Mydukur Municipal Poll Postponed After Nomination Papers Torn: AP SEC
SEC Anil Chandra Punetha said that the elections for the Mydukur municipal elections were postponed after the nomination papers received were torn.
Tiger Shroff Firing Incident: Three Alleged Accused Arrested In Kota
KOTA, Oct 19: Three men allegedly involved in the firing at Bollywood actor Tiger Shroffs car in Mumbai have been arrested at Kota railway station in Rajasthan while travelling on the Pune-Jaipur Express, officials said. The accused have been identified as 17-year-old Phool Singh and 18-year-old Rehan, both from Sonipat in Haryana, and 22-year-old Hritik [] The post Tiger Shroff Firing Incident: Three Alleged Accused Arrested In Kota appeared first on Northlines .
Men posing as fans attack Maha bizman near Baramati airport
A businessman, Rana Suryavanshi, was injured after being attacked by two individuals near Baramati airport in Pune district on Sunday evening. The attackers, posing as fans, assaulted him, leading to his hospitalisation. The incident has drawn criticism regarding the state's law and order situation from NCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule.
Shipping company owner attacked near Baramati Airport
Shipping company owner Rana Dilip Suryawanshi was allegedly attacked by two men on a scooter near Baramati Airport after they approached him under the pretext of offering a bouquet. He was shifted to Ruby Hall Clinic in Pune and remains under observation as police investigate the assault
Pahalgam celebrates Sir Syed Ahmad Khans 209th birth anniversary
Pahalgam, Oct 17: The Himalayan Welfare Organization (HWO), Jammu & Kashmir, celebrated the 209th birth anniversary of the legendary educationist, social reformer, and visionary Sir Syed Ahmad Khan in Pahalgam on Saturday with great enthusiasm and a renewed commitment to the cause of education. The significant gathering witnessed the enthusiastic participation of scholars, academicians, writers, intellectuals, social activists, civil society members, community representatives, and stakeholders from diverse fields of life. Organised in the picturesque surroundings of Pahalgam, the programme brought together people from different backgrounds, including both Aligs and non-Aligs, reaffirming the belief that Sir Syed Ahmad Khans educational vision transcends institutional and social boundaries and belongs to humanity as a whole. The participants paid rich tributes to Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, whose pioneering efforts towards modern education, scientific thinking, and social reform continue to inspire generations. His enduring legacy, particularly the educational movement that led to the establishment of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), remains a powerful source of inspiration for those working towards educational advancement and social transformation. One of the most poignant moments of the programme was the heartfelt remembrance of Dr. Zamir Ahmad Bhat Sahib, a distinguished son of the Lidder Valley and a dedicated educationist whose contributions to education and the welfare of the region will always be remembered with respect and gratitude. Dr. Zamir Ahmad Bhat passed away on January 27, 2026, following a prolonged illness. The gathering offered prayers for the eternal peace of his departed soul and paid tribute to his dedication, services, and lasting contribution to society. A founding member of Himalayan Welfare OrganizationHWO J&K, Dr. Zamir Ahmad Bhat played a significant role in the organisations journey and remained deeply committed to educational advancement and social welfare. His life and work continue to inspire those who believe that education is the most powerful instrument of positive change. The programme served as a meaningful tribute to his memory, reaffirming the participants resolve to carry forward the educational ideals he cherished and the mission championed by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan. A major highlight of the event was the adoption of the Pahalgam Resolution, which received the support of a majority of the participants. The resolution made a strong appeal to the Government of India, the Ministry of Education, Aligarh Muslim University, and the Government of Jammu & Kashmir to consider establishing an AMU campus in the Kashmir Division. The participants emphasised the need to expand access to quality higher education and create greater academic opportunities for the youth of the region. They observed that an AMU campus in Kashmir could help students pursue higher studies closer to home, ease the financial and geographical challenges faced by families, and promote academic excellence, research, innovation, and inclusive development. Referring to AMUs existing educational outreach through its centres in Murshidabad, West Bengal; Malappuram, Kerala; and Kishanganj, Bihar, the gathering expressed hope that a similar initiative in Kashmir would benefit students across the region and strengthen the educational landscape of Jammu & Kashmir. The resolution called upon the concerned authorities to give the proposal serious consideration in the larger public interest and in view of the educational aspirations of the people. It was further resolved that the Pahalgam Resolution would be formally communicated to the relevant authorities and stakeholders for their consideration and necessary action. Himalayan Welfare OrganizationHWO J&K, with the support of Sarhad, Pune, Maharashtra, reiterated its commitment to pursuing this educational initiative through constructive advocacy, institutional engagement, and sustained efforts. Another significant feature of the programme was the presentation of the Himalayan Green Awards 2026, organised by Himalayan Welfare OrganizationHWO J&K. This year, 16 individuals and institutions were honoured for their commendable contributions to the field of education. The awardees were recognised for their dedication, achievements, and efforts to improve educational opportunities and contribute to the academic and social development of the region. In a deeply meaningful gesture, the Himalayan Green Awards 2026 were dedicated to the loving memory of Dr. Zamir Ahmad Bhat Sahib, honouring his commitment to education and his invaluable service to society. Through this dedication, HWO J&K sought to keep his vision and values alive while inspiring educators, institutions, social workers, and future generations to continue working for educational progress and social betterment. The awards also reaffirmed the organisations longstanding commitment to recognising individuals and institutions whose work creates a meaningful and lasting impact on society. The enthusiastic participation of both Aligs and non-Aligs was a defining feature of the gathering. By bringing together people from diverse educational, intellectual, professional, and social backgrounds, HWO J&K sought to emphasise that Sir Syed Ahmad Khans mission is not confined to any particular institution or community. His vision of education, rational thinking, social reform, and human progress remains relevant to all sections of society. The gathering provided a common platform for people from different walks of life to reflect on his legacy and collectively explore ways to advance educational opportunities in Jammu & Kashmir. The programme concluded with a renewed commitment to advancing Sir Syed Ahmad Khans educational ideals, promoting educational awareness, recognising outstanding contributions, and working towards a brighter future for the younger generation. The event was more than a commemorative celebration; it became a platform for remembrance, recognition, dialogue, and collective action. The adoption of the Pahalgam Resolution and the presentation of the Himalayan Green Awards 2026 reflected a shared determination to strengthen the educational landscape of Jammu & Kashmir. The organisers expressed their sincere gratitude to all participating scholars, academicians, writers, intellectuals, award recipients, stakeholders, civil society members, social activists, community representatives, and supporters from various walks of life whose participation contributed to the success of the programme. The central message emerging from the gathering was clear: education is the foundation of progress, the remembrance of great personalities keeps their legacies alive, and collective efforts can turn theeducational aspirations of a region into reality.
KFTA seeks MLA G A Mirs intervention on film festival, Doordarshan issues
Srinagar, Oct 18: The Kashmir Film and Television Artists Association (KFTA) has sought the intervention of Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader and Dooru MLA Ghulam Ahmad Mir over the organisation of a recent film festival in Jammu and Kashmir and the alleged decline in local content production at Doordarshan Srinagar and DD Kashir. A KFTA delegation, led by its chairman Mushtaaque Ali Ahmad Khan, met Mir and submitted a memorandum seeking action on the issues affecting the regions film and television fraternity, the association said in a press release. The delegation questioned the claim that the recent festival was the first international film festival in Jammu and Kashmir, saying the KFTA had initiated the Kashmir World Film Festival (KWFF) in 2017, when no cinema hall was operational in the Valley. According to the association, five editions of KWFF have since been held in Srinagar, while the Jammu and Kashmir International Film Festival (JAKIFF) was organised in Pune in 2022. The KFTA said the festival had received entries from filmmakers in several countries and across India, in 13 languages, and had hosted personalities from the film industry, including Tabu, Raza Murad, Madhur Bhandarkar and Govind Nihalani. The association expressed concern over what it described as the creation of a parallel festival without adequate involvement of local film professionals. It sought clarification on the public expenditure incurred on the recent event and called for a policy to support established private initiatives such as KWFF. The KFTA also demanded that future cultural events in Jammu and Kashmir be organised with greater participation of local filmmakers and professionals. The delegation also raised concerns over what it described as a sharp reduction in commissioned programmes and in-house productions at Doordarshan Srinagar and DD Kashir. The association said the two platforms had played a significant role in nurturing local artists, writers, directors, producers and technicians for decades, but reduced production opportunities had affected the livelihoods of those working in the sector. It sought the revival and expansion of regular programme commissioning, an annual calendar for Jammu and Kashmir-specific content and the restoration of the two channels as platforms reflecting the regions cultural and linguistic diversity. The KFTA also called for the release of pending payments to artists, directors, writers and other professionals, claiming that some genuine dues had remained unpaid for more than 15 years. Mir gave the delegation a patient hearing and assured its members that he would take up the issues at the appropriate forums, the association said. The delegation included Zameer Ashai, Shahid Lateef, Afnan Ashai, and other members of the association.
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The year 2026 has been disappointing for Pan-India films, but Jailer 2 has emerged as a major exception. The Rajinikanth starrer opened with a bang and the extraordinary response has ensured that it continues to hold strongly across the country. In the North, the Tamil version has performed particularly well, with encouraging occupancy in single screens and non-national multiplexes despite the film not releasing in national multiplex chains in any language. The response has been so overwhelming that MovieMax organised midnight shows of Jailer 2 at two of its properties MovieMax Huma in Kanjurmarg, Mumbai, and MovieMax Gold in Kalyani Nagar, Pune. While shows after midnight have become increasingly common in the post-pandemic era, exhibition sources claim that Jailer 2 is the first South film to achieve this distinction in the North Indian market after its release, that too in its original language. Interestingly, midnight shows are usually held in weekends but MovieMax Gold will also play the 1:45 am show of Jailer 2 on Monday, October 19. Meanwhile, the Hindi version, Rajini: The Jailer 2, is also enjoying an impressive run. The film collected Rs. 2.56 crores on Thursday, October 15, followed by Rs. 2.41 crores on Friday. Collections jumped to Rs. 3.63 crores on Saturday, while Sunday's earnings are expected to touch the Rs. 4 crore mark. Though the numbers may appear modest, they are significant considering that the film hasn't been released in national multiplex chains like PVR INOX, Cinepolis and Miraj. This is due to its four-week OTT window, as national chains generally insist on an eight-week gap between theatrical and streaming releases. A trade source told Bollywood Hungama, Initially, Rajini: The Jailer 2 had limited showcasing because of its absence from national chains. Moreover, it had to share screens with new releases like Prahaar and Nayyi Navelli, as well as the successful holdover release, Drishyam The Conclusion. However, the response to Jailer 2 has been superb, while Nayyi Navelli has failed to impress. Prahaar has excellent word of mouth, but unfortunately, it's attracting the elite multiplex audience largely. The source continued, The demand for Rajini: The Jailer 2 is huge. With Nayyi Navelli and Prahaar underperforming, several cinemas have started replacing their shows with those of the Rajinikanth starrer. Mumbai's Citylight cinema, for instance, has dropped Nayyi Navelli, the Marathi film Sohla and even Drishyam The Conclusion from Monday, October 19. Instead, it will play two shows each of Prahaar and Rajini: The Jailer 2. The source explained, Prahaar is a local story and has found an audience in Mumbai. Hence, it has managed to retain shows in certain theatres where its performance has been encouraging. However, in several centres, especially in North India, even Prahaar has lost shows to Jailer 2. The growing demand for Rajini: The Jailer 2 is also reflected in its rapidly expanding show count. On Thursday, the Hindi version had 1,730 shows across the country. This number nearly doubled to 3,266 on Friday before rising further to 3,690 on Saturday. Interestingly, several cinemas have decided to devote almost their entire showcasing to Jailer 2. For instance, Maratha Mandir cinema will play three shows daily of the Hindi version, while Kasturba in Malad will also screen three Hindi shows along with one show of the Tamil version. The source added, Rajini: The Jailer 2 can now comfortably continue its theatrical run until Diwali. Rajinikanth's previous release, Coolie (2025), collected Rs. 34 crores in its Hindi lifetime (it had a release in national chains). Jailer 2 should aim to surpass this figure, which will be a feat, especially considering that it will achieve these numbers without any support from national multiplexes. An industry insider commented, Monday, October 19, will be almost like a holiday, while Dussehra will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 20. Rajini: The Jailer 2 can perform exceptionally well on both days. Dubbed action films have traditionally found a strong audience in Gujarat, but the territory is yet to come on board fully as patrons are currently occupied with Navratri celebrations. Expect collections to zoom in Gujarat from October 20 or 21. Also Read: Jailer 2 exposes the UGLY truth of pan-India cinema: Audiences wake up at 4:30 am for Rajinikanth, but theatres cant even guarantee English subtitles!
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Nana Patekar: An Essayist of Characters
Nana Patekar died in the early hours of Thursday, 8 October 2026 of a cardiac arrest at his home in Goa. He was seventy-five. Four days earlier, at a function near Panaji, he had spoken of death without theatre. We all have to go someday. I dont know whether I will be here tomorrow But before the time comes we have to think am I able to do what I want to do? Have I made the effort? Then, The Indian Express reports, he danced with a troupe and told a fan who asked for a Krantiveer dialogue that none would leave his throat until he heard the jingling of money in his ears. Frank, funny, faintly dangerous, and honest about the clock: that was Nana to the last. I keep a short roll of honour among the worlds actors: Gregory Peck, Marlon Brando, Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Dilip Kumar, George C. Scott, Donald Sutherland, Sir Anthony Hopkins, Charles Chaplin, Alec Guinness, Jack Nicholson. Nana Patekar belongs on that roll, and not as a courtesy of nationality. He was an essayist of characters. Each of his men arrived as a thesis, made its case in a rasp or a silence, and left the audience altered. Look at the range. In Salaam Bombay! (1988) he was Baba, a drug dealer and pimp without a flicker of pity. In Parinda (1989) he was the crime lord Anna Seth, whose maniacal laugh won him his first National Award. In Krantiveer (1994) he turned anger into a public argument against corruption and won Best Actor. In Khamoshi: The Musical (1996) he played a deaf-mute father with no dialogue to lean on; the Express called it pure performance, the hallmark of a true actor. In Ab Tak Chhappan (2004) he was a police inspector so obsessed with cleaning up crime that all semblance of balance disappeared. In Natsamrat (2016) he became Ganpat Appa Belwalkar, the stage legend who neglected his family in his prime and found they had little time for him in old age. What I prize in the men on my roll is economy: a pause doing the work of a paragraph. Nana had it. His villains were never cartoons, and his heroes never forgot they were angry men. Honorary ranks are often treated as ornaments. Nana Patekars was not. He came to my Regiment first through a film. In Prahaar (1991), which he co-wrote, directed and starred in, he played Major Chavan of the Maratha Light Infantry, a hard taskmaster to his cadets. By several accounts he prepared by training with the Regiment for about three years. He joined the Territorial Army as an honorary Captain around 1990, and held his honorary commission, rising to Lieutenant Colonel, until 2013. Then came 1999. He asked to go to the front and was told that only the Defence Minister could permit it. So he telephoned George Fernandes, who agreed. He reached the Line of Control in August, weeks after the Kargil war was officially declared over, and did the unglamorous work: a base hospital, a quick-response team, patrols. He did not play at being a combatant. Kashmiri readers will know the places. By his own telling, his travels took in Dras, Leh, Kupwara, Baramulla and Sopore. I know that belt. Kupwara is my home district, and Baramulla is where I commanded my battalion on the Line of Control. When I reached Srinagar, my weight was 76 kg, he recalled. When I came back, my weight became 56 kg. In a recent interview he said of that time, simply: I felt happy. I could at least do this little bit for the country. That is how soldiers speak of service: without ornament. There is a coincidence I cannot leave alone. In 1978, the year I was commissioned into the 16th Battalion of the Maratha Light Infantry, Nana Patekar made his screen debut in Gaman . Two roads began that year, and they met in one Regiment. A regiment is a family of obligations. Whoever wears its uniform and means it, belongs to it. Nana meant it. He knew his own faults. I get violent, he told the Express in 2016. Thats the difference. I lost so many things because of that. Few public men name their flaw so plainly. In the same breath he said: Acting is not just a profession for me. This is how I breathe. His generosity was quieter than his temper. In 2015 he and Makarand Anaspure founded the NAAM Foundation to help drought-hit farmers and their families in Maharashtra. And when he learnt that the young shooter Anjali Bhagwat and two teammates were sharing one rifle and one kit for want of money, he stepped in. He is the first sponsor of my career, she says. To newcomers on the range he would say, on the spot: Take my ammunition and shoot. No glove? Here, take mine. Ill get a new one. I must also set down a private regret. I have created and written a screenplay of an eight-episode feature for Netflix that marries Dostoevskys quiet pathos to the reckonings of love in King Lear . Its lead is an ageing patriarch who reeks of lust and greed. My sponsors offered a distinguished shortlist of the countrys finest actors. I insisted on Nana Patekar. My reason was what I call the Al Pacino frequency: volatile, razor-edged, soul-piercing. Nana had an innate, unpredictable savagery. In Parinda it announced itself. In Apaharan , as the MLA and underworld don Tabrez Alam, it learned to wait. Even in The Vaccine War , in a very different part, he kept his power in reserve. With age the fire had hardened into something more dangerous: a quiet, sardonic, bone-chilling cruelty. I wanted that savagery of intent dripping from my patriarchs face and eyes before he spoke a word. I could not imagine another face carrying it. Every writer has a role written for one particular face. Mine was his. Now it is my loss, and a regret I will carry for life. He was cremated late on Thursday night at his farmhouse in Donje village, outside Pune, with full state honours and a 21-gun salute, before more than a thousand mourners. The salute fitted. He had worn two uniforms, the actors and the soldiers, and neither was a disguise. Rest well, Colonel. The Regiment remembers you. Bol Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj ki Jai. (The writer, a retired Colonel of the Maratha Light Infantry, is a strategic analyst and author.)
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