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Kajal Aggarwal champions consistency and wellness while starring in Kannappa
Actress Kajal Aggarwal balances multiple roles as performer, spouse, and parent while maintaining her fitness routine. She shared an Instagram workout video demonstrating core and upper body exercises at the gym. The actress emphasized that consistency matters more than achieving perfect results during training sessions. Aggarwal stated that physical exercise transforms both body and mental discipline through regular practice. She credited her fitness center for helping her realize that dedication combined with determination produces lasting changes. The performer recently appeared in the mythological film Kannappa as Goddess Parvati alongside Akshay Kumar, who portrayed Lord Shiva. Director Mukesh Kumar Singh helmed the production...
Bombay High Court acquits all 12 in 2006 Mumbai train blasts after 19 years
The Bombay High Court reversed convictions for twelve defendants previously found guilty in the 2006 Mumbai train attacks. Justice Anil Kilor and Justice S. Chandak delivered the verdict that overturned death penalties for five men and life sentences for seven others. Special Public Prosecutor Pradeep Gharat described the decision as completely shocking. The court ordered immediate release of all defendants who had served nearly twenty years in prison. Prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam termed the acquittals a serious matter that requires an appeal to the Supreme Court. Seven coordinated blasts struck Mumbai local trains during evening rush hour on July 11, 2006. The explosions occurred within eleven minutes using pressure cookers filled with RDX...
Mehbooba Mufti urges Rahul Gandhi to address Muslim disempowerment in India
People's Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti sent a letter to Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday. She urged him to address what she called the systematic disempowerment of Muslims across India. The former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister cited recent events such as the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor as evidence. She also mentioned forced displacements in Assam and Bihar that target Muslim communities. Mufti criticized the use of terms like Bangladeshis and Rohingyas to justify evictions and harassment of Muslims. She pointed to media reports about home demolitions and Special Investigation Reports in Bihar as collective punishment tools. The PDP leader accused politicians and national media of selective outrage when...
UltraTech Cement profit drops 10 percent in Q1 but surges 49 percent year on year
UltraTech Cement delivered quarterly earnings of Rs 2,220.91 crore, declining 10.26 percent sequentially but surging 49 percent annually amid strong performance. Operating revenue reached Rs 21,275.45 crore while volume sales climbed 9.7 percent yearly to 36.83 million tonnes through recent acquisitions of India Cements and Kesoram Industries cement operations. EBITDA expanded 44 percent to Rs 4,591 crore as operating margins improved to 21 percent from 16 percent previously, supported by regional price strength in southern and eastern markets. Share prices gained 0.5 percent to close at Rs 12,561 following the earnings announcement despite facing regulatory scrutiny reports regarding alleged cartelisation through its subsidiary. The...
Sensex climbs 443 points as banking majors drive market rebound after losses
Indian equities rebounded Monday after several sessions of decline. The Sensex advanced 442.61 points to finish at 82,200.34, marking a 0.54 percent gain. Banking stocks drove the recovery as major financial institutions reported strong quarterly results. The Nifty50 index climbed 122.30 points to close at 25,090.70. Manufacturing shares strengthened on government infrastructure spending reviews. Banking sector leadership emerged as Bank Nifty surged 430 points higher. Zomato, ICICI Bank, and HDFC Bank led gainers while technology and consumer goods stocks declined. Broader market indices posted significant advances with midcap and smallcap segments rallying strongly. Auto sector shares gained 0.67 percent during trading. Twenty-eight...
Top firms extend over 1.53 lakh PMIS offers to youth, says Nirmala Sitharaman
Companies across India extended more than 153,000 internship offers during the initial two phases of the Prime Minister Internship Scheme, which began operations in October 2024. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reported these figures to the Lok Sabha, detailing that the first round generated over 127,000 positions with 621,000 applications submitted by 181,000 candidates. The second phase commenced January 9, 2025, with 327 participating organizations posting 118,000 opportunities across 735 districts nationwide. Young people aged 21 to 24 with high school diplomas, technical certificates, or undergraduate degrees remain eligible provided they avoid full-time employment or education commitments. The government designed this pilot...
Ishwak Singh draws on rural roots for heartfelt role in Mitti on Amazon MX Player
Actor Ishwak Singh discovered personal connections while portraying Raghav in the web series Mitti. Singh relates to his character through shared experiences of living apart from family and hometown. The performer moved away from Delhi, where his relatives remain, creating authentic emotional bonds with the role. Singh emphasized how people maintain spiritual ties to their birthplaces despite geographic separation. The narrative resonated deeply due to these parallel life experiences. Mitti explores themes of reconnection and homecoming through its central character. Raghav works as an advertising executive who returns to his village for his grandfather's final farewell. The series examines relationships between modern success and...
Anush Agarwalla claims first S-level win at Hofgeismar Open with Floriana
Indian equestrian Anush Agarwalla claimed victory at the Jubilaumsturnier Hofgeismar Open competition. The dressage rider achieved a score of 69.841 percent while partnered with seven-year-old mare Floriana. This triumph represents their inaugural success at the demanding S level category. The achievement becomes more remarkable considering this marked only their second attempt at such advanced competition. Agarwalla expressed gratitude toward trainer Anna Scholermann for her continuous support and instruction. The victory follows his recent announcement regarding the retirement of Sir Caramello, his previous mount. That partnership made history when they became India's first dressage representatives at the Paris Olympics. The rider...
Eternal reports sharp profit fall as Zomato revenue jumps and Blinkit expands
Eternal reported a steep 90 percent drop in consolidated net profit during the first quarter of fiscal year 2026. The Zomato parent company earned Rs 25 crore compared with Rs 253 crore during the same period last year. Revenue from operations surged 70 percent year-over-year to Rs 7,167 crore from Rs 4,206 crore previously. The company attributed profit declines to continued investments in quick commerce and dining-out services. Adjusted EBITDA fell 42 percent annually to Rs 172 crore during this reporting period. Blinkit quick commerce operations expanded significantly with 243 new stores added during the quarter. The division reached 1,544 total locations and targets 2,000 stores by December 2025. Quick commerce net order value...

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