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Grosjean haunts Mugello in Haas F1 return after fireball exit
Romain Grosjean returns to Formula 1 machinery Friday when he drives the Haas VF-23 at Mugello Circuit. The French driver last competed during the 2020 Bahrain Grand Prix before suffering severe burns in a dramatic accident. Haas arranged the Testing of Previous Car session for their former driver who raced 179 Grands Prix. Team Principal Ayao Komatsu worked with Grosjean throughout his entire F1 career as both race engineer and team leader. Grosjean switched to IndyCar racing after departing Formula 1 and earned six podium finishes across four seasons. The test represents his first F1 experience since the life-threatening crash nearly five years ago. He plans to wear the special helmet his children designed for what should have been...
Shatrughan Sinha raises a glass to Feroz Khan’s swag
Shatrughan Sinha honored legendary actor-filmmaker Feroz Khan on his birth anniversary Thursday through social media tribute posts. The veteran politician shared vintage photographs depicting their friendship and professional relationship from past decades. Sinha praised Khan's distinctive style, musical contributions, and lasting cinematic impact across Indian film industry. The actors collaborated on the movie Kashmakash alongside Rekha and other notable performers. Fardeen Khan previously commemorated his father's memory with emotional social media posts reflecting on family legacy. Feroz Khan established himself as a prominent figure through performances in over sixty films during his career span. The celebrated artist worked as...
Sciver-Brunt vows World Cup cricket chaos in India
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt anticipates the upcoming ODI World Cup will transform women's cricket globally. The 33-year-old leader expects India's passionate home support to create unprecedented excitement for the tournament. She considers the competition a potential turning point that could elevate the sport's profile across the nation. Sciver-Brunt assumes the captaincy role for her first World Cup after replacing Heather Knight earlier this year. The experienced player collaborates with coach Charlotte Edwards to develop team strategies and build competitive foundations. She emphasizes that England maintains focus on achieving victory while recognizing the growing talent within their squad. The captain acknowledges that...
Aryan Khan mocks drug cop in Netflix show, gets sued
IRS officer Sameer Wankhede has initiated legal proceedings against Red Chillies Entertainment and Netflix in Delhi High Court. The defamation lawsuit targets the web series "The Bastards of Bollywood," which Aryan Khan directed. Wankhede alleges the show portrays him falsely through a character who resembles his actions during a 2021 cruise ship raid. The officer claims the content damages anti-drug enforcement agencies and undermines public confidence in law enforcement. The legal action seeks Rs 2 crore in damages, which Wankhede plans to donate for cancer treatment at Tata Memorial Hospital. He contends the series violates national honor laws and information technology regulations. The case stems from Wankhede's October 2021...
Sarma warns SIT over Zubeen case, dangles CBI option
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma requested public patience during the investigation of musician Zubeen Garg's death. Authorities will transfer the case to CBI if the Special Investigation Team fails to satisfy public expectations. Sarma rejected rumors about the late singer's digital assets and personal accounts. The chief minister confirmed that Garima Garg never contacted the government requesting access to her husband's social media profiles. The state formed a specialized team to examine all circumstances surrounding the incident. Special DGP M.P. Gupta leads the investigation unit while Rosie Kalita serves as Chief Investigating Officer. Multiple senior police officials from various districts joined the team as additional...
India plugs Nicaragua with power lines in ₹ boost move
Indian Ambassador Sumit Seth joined Nicaragua Energy Minister Salvador Mansell to open a new electrical substation and power transmission network. India financed the infrastructure project through development credit arrangements. The facility enhances electrical capacity with 138-kilovolt transmission capabilities across Nicaragua. Minister Pabitra Margherita delivered remarks through video conference during the ceremony. He referenced his March diplomatic visit to the Central American nation. The partnership extends beyond electrical infrastructure to humanitarian assistance through artificial limb distribution programs serving 500 Nicaraguan patients. External Affairs Minister Jaishankar recently met Nicaragua Foreign Minister Denis...
Shekhar Goswami busted in Zubeen yacht death twist
Authorities detained musician Shekhar Jyoti Goswami Thursday following his involvement with the Singapore yacht excursion connected to singer Zubeen Garg's death. The Special Investigation Team questioned Goswami, who served as a longtime companion to the deceased artist during their Singapore journey. Officials have not revealed specific charges against the musician. Festival organizer Shyamkanu Mahanta faces potential arrest after contacting investigators about surrender. Assam conducted state funeral ceremonies for the beloved performer at Kamarkuchi near Guwahati. Thousands gathered as mourners honored Garg's request by performing his cherished song Mayabini during the procession. Government officials and Union Ministers attended...
SEBI nukes Seacoast Shipping over fake sales, ransom lie
SEBI imposed a five-year fundraising prohibition on Seacoast Shipping Services Limited and its executives after discovering fund diversion and accounting fraud. The regulatory body found the company guilty of misappropriating rights issue money while creating false financial records to deceive investors. Company officials fabricated a kidnapping story involving promoter Manish Shah's son to justify the misuse of investor funds. However, investigators rejected these claims after finding no police reports or supporting evidence. The investigation revealed SSSL fraudulently allocated shares worth Rs 22.73 crore to Shah without proper consideration. Financial statements from 2021 to 2024 contained fabricated sales figures exceeding 85...
BJP trolls Priyanka Gandhi’s Bihar debut with UP flop jab
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra prepares to launch her Bihar election campaign with a women's dialogue event in Motihari. BJP leaders challenge her effectiveness based on previous Uttar Pradesh results where she secured no victories despite extensive efforts. Senior BJP figure Shahnawaz Hussain questioned what impact her Bihar visit would create given past electoral failures. Cabinet Minister Nitin Nabin criticized her moral standing on women's issues. Congress representatives defended Gandhi's upcoming rally scheduled for September 26. MLA Neetu Kumari emphasized the event as a platform for women's empowerment rather than a simple political gathering. The Motihari event marks the formal beginning of Congress campaign activities for upcoming...
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