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RattanIndia Power posts Q1 loss of Rs 13.11 crore, stock drops 5.77%
RattanIndia Power suffered a consolidated net deficit of Rs 13.11 crore during the April-June quarter. The Delhi-based electricity distribution company reversed from the previous year's Rs 93 crore profit and the March quarter's Rs 125.94 crore earnings. Operating revenue decreased 11.8 percent annually to Rs 821.96 crore against Rs 931.83 crore recorded twelve months earlier. Sequential revenue also declined from the March period's Rs 936.25 crore figure. The firm achieved Rs 196 crore in EBITDA during the reporting period. The company operates a 1,350 megawatt thermal facility at Amravati in Maharashtra through five 270-megawatt units. Annual generation capacity reaches 11,826 million units with 1,200 megawatt capacity contracted...
David Kostelecky, 50, excited to join Shooting League of India despite age
David Kostelecky represents one of the oldest competitors expressing interest in the Shooting League of India at age 50. The Czech athlete earned Olympic gold in Beijing 2008 and silver in Tokyo 2020 during his trap shooting career. He began competitive shooting at 14 and has maintained his skills across 36 years of competition. Team-based competition attracts him more than individual events because he values collaborative victories over personal achievements. The league format offers him opportunities to compete alongside teammates rather than representing his country alone. Physical fitness modifications have helped Kostelecky maintain competitive performance despite advancing age. He draws inspiration from Giovanni Pellielo, who...
Sanjay Gupta advises 'Saiyaara' actors Ahaan Pandey and Aneet Padda to take time before next film decision
Director Sanjay Gupta advised Saiyaara stars Ahaan Pandey and Aneet Padda against hasty career decisions following their debut film's success. The Kaante filmmaker encouraged both actors to establish new industry standards by carefully selecting future projects rather than accepting immediate offers. Gupta praised Yash Raj Films for their unconventional marketing strategy that kept the lead pair away from promotional interviews and appearances. He credited this approach with preserving the actors' screen freshness and contributing to the film's positive reception. The filmmaker criticized corporate influence on Bollywood promotion practices through social media posts. Gupta argued that excessive publicity campaigns primarily benefit...
APSRTC bus stolen in Andhra Pradesh, thief arrested after police chase
Police arrested a man who stole an Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation vehicle from Nellore district Wednesday morning. B. Krishna from Kancherla village took the Palle Velugu bus after driver Jeelani left it unattended at the bus stand. Authorities discovered the theft when Jeelani returned for duty and found his vehicle missing. CCTV footage helped officers track the stolen bus through Bucchireddypalem toll gate before intercepting it near Nellorepalem Circle. Police captured Krishna approximately 50 kilometers from the original location. Andhra Pradesh has experienced similar bus thefts previously. Chowdary Suresh committed a comparable crime in Vizianagaram district during 2002. That suspect confessed to taking the...
Infosys reports Q1 profit dip, revises FY26 revenue growth forecast upward
Infosys recorded net earnings of Rs 6,924 crore during the April-June period, marking an 8.7 percent annual increase despite quarterly decline of 1.61 percent. The technology services company generated Rs 42,279 crore in revenue, representing 7.5 percent year-over-year growth. Operating expenses climbed to Rs 33,581 crore from the previous quarter's Rs 32,452 crore. Gross profit reached Rs 13,055 crore, surpassing last year's Rs 12,138 crore figure. Management adjusted full-year revenue projections to 1-3 percent growth range. The firm secured $3.8 billion worth of major contracts, with new customers accounting for 55 percent of these agreements. Financial services division drove performance with 5.6 percent constant currency...
Pakistani forces accused of enforced disappearance and extrajudicial killing in Balochistan
Pakistani Frontier Corps forces abducted Abdost Jogi during an unauthorized home raid in Kech district. Military personnel transported Jogi to an unknown location without informing his family members. Paank, the Baloch National Movement's human rights department, documented this enforced disappearance case. The organization condemned violations of constitutional and international human rights protections. This incident continues Balochistan's pattern of civilian targeting during security operations. Pakistani army summoned Mazar Baloch to Mashkai's Central Cantonment before killing him in Khandri village. Baloch had previously suffered enforced disappearance from 2015 to 2020 and faced continuous military harassment. Despite declaring...
Maharashtra CM Fadnavis warns of urban naxals spreading disinformation to hinder Gadchiroli's development
Home Minister Amit Shah established March 2026 as the target date for eliminating naxalism across India. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis identified urban naxals from outside the state as major threats to Gadchiroli's development progress. These individuals spread false narratives about tribal displacement and environmental destruction through social media campaigns. Intelligence agencies traced funding sources to foreign entities supporting these disinformation efforts. Security forces expect jungle-based naxalite operations to cease by the established deadline. Post-2026 challenges will focus on urban sympathizers who continue propaganda activities. Government teams will monitor social media content and track funding...
Pranavi Urs returns to action at Women's Scottish Open after injury layoff
Mysuru's Pranavi Urs returns to competitive golf at the ISPS Handa Women's Scottish Open following a wrist injury that sidelined her since May. The tournament features a two million dollar prize pool at Dundonald Links. Fellow Indians Diksha Dagar and Tvesa Malik secured spots in the field while Avani Prashanth and Hitaashee Bakshi missed qualification. Pranavi earned the Hero Women's Order of Merit title in 2022 with five victories and ranked as the leading Indian player on the Ladies European Tour last season. Her current position sits at 81st on the Order of Merit after the extended absence. Dagar demonstrates strong form this season with a second-place finish at the Lalla Meryem Cup and multiple top-ten results placing her 13th on...
Pakistan fears FATF backlash as TRF terror links come under scrutiny ahead of October plenary
The Resistance Front initially accepted blame for the Pahalgam assault that killed 26 people. Pakistan forced the terrorist group to retract this admission due to concerns about Financial Action Task Force consequences. The country recently escaped the FATF Grey List and cannot risk returning during its current economic crisis. Indian diplomats led by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri presented comprehensive evidence to American officials and UN committees. These dossiers detailed how Sheikh Sajjad Gul leads this Lashkar-e-Tayiba affiliate under Pakistani intelligence direction. The documentation revealed Pakistani nationals participated in the Pahalgam violence and showed extensive funding networks. The United States designated TRF as a...

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