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Years of Suppressed Pain Spilled Over in an Emotional Moment: Mary Kom Issues Apology Video, Says Remarks Were Misunderstood

2Feb

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Assam, State

Years of Suppressed Pain Spilled Over in an Emotional Moment: Mary Kom Issues Apology Video, Says Remarks Were Misunderstood

Guwahati: World boxing champion and Olympic medalist Mary Kom has issued a clarification and apology after her recent remarks about her estranged husband sparked widespread controversy on social media. In an emotional video posted on her Instagram account, Mary Kom said her words were misunderstood and that her intention was never to hurt anyone or promote negativity. Mary Kom has been in the spotlight due to her divorce and public statements related to her former husband, Onler Kom. During a television talk show, she had alleged financial exploitation, claiming that her former husband never earned money and lived off her income. The remarks triggered sharp criticism online, following which the six-time world boxing champion chose to address the issue directly. Clarification and Apol...

Beef Allegedly Served Instead of Mutton at Famous Kolkata Restaurant; Waiter Arrested After YouTuber’s Complaint

2Feb

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State, West Bengal

Beef Allegedly Served Instead of Mutton at Famous Kolkata Restaurant; Waiter Arrested After YouTuber’s Complaint

Kolkata: A controversy has erupted at a well-known restaurant in Kolkata after an alleged incident in which beef was served instead of mutton. Based on a complaint filed by actor and YouTuber Sayak Chakraborty, the police have arrested a waiter of the restaurant and launched an investigation into the matter. The incident reportedly took place on Friday night at a popular restaurant located on Park Street, Kolkata’s prominent nightlife hub. Sayak Chakraborty had gone to the restaurant for dinner along with two friends and ordered mutton sticks. However, he has alleged that the restaurant staff served beef instead of mutton without informing them. A senior officer of Kolkata Police confirmed that a case has been registered and a restaurant employee has been arrested. “The matter is und...

Dedicated Freight Corridor for Dankuni: Budget Showers Major Boost on Poll-Bound Bengal

2Feb

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State, West Bengal

Dedicated Freight Corridor for Dankuni: Budget Showers Major Boost on Poll-Bound Bengal

Kolkata: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday presented her ninth consecutive Union Budget (2026–27), announcing major infrastructure initiatives that are expected to significantly benefit West Bengal, an election-bound state. Among the key announcements was the proposal for a new Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) connecting Dankuni in the east to Surat in the west, a move seen as a major gift for Bengal’s logistics and industrial growth. Presenting the Budget, Sitharaman said the government proposes to establish a new dedicated freight corridor linking Dankuni with Surat, aimed at strengthening India’s freight and logistics network. She also announced that 20 new national waterways will be made operational over the next five years, further enhancing multimodal connectivit...

Himachal’s Rikshit Chauhan Freed from US Custody After 20 Days on Seized Russian Oil Tanker

2Feb

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Himachal Pradesh, State

Himachal’s Rikshit Chauhan Freed from US Custody After 20 Days on Seized Russian Oil Tanker

Shimla: Rikshit Chauhan, a 26-year-old Merchant Navy officer from Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, has finally returned home safely after being stranded on the Russian oil tanker Marinera, seized by the US Navy. His 20-day ordeal ended with an emotional reunion with his family, who expressed immense relief and gratitude. The IncidentThe tanker, Marinera (previously known as Bela 1), was intercepted by US authorities on January 7 over suspicions that it was linked to Venezuela’s shadow fleet. Onboard were 28 crew members, including 17 Ukrainians, six Georgians, and three Indians, among them Rikshit Chauhan. Rikshit had joined the Merchant Navy on August 1 last year and was on his first sea assignment when the ship was seized. Rikshit last spoke with his family on January 7. With no communi...

Gujarat’s GIFT City Gets 20-Year Tax Holiday; Nirmala Sitharaman Gifts Major Boost in Budget 2026

2Feb

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Gujarat, State

Gujarat’s GIFT City Gets 20-Year Tax Holiday; Nirmala Sitharaman Gifts Major Boost in Budget 2026

Ahmedabad: Gujarat’s GIFT City has received a major boost in Budget 2026, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announcing a 20-year tax holiday for entities operating in the city. The move is expected to accelerate the development of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visionary project and strengthen GIFT City’s position as a global fintech hub. The CEO of GIFT City welcomed the announcement enthusiastically. What the Finance Minister AnnouncedIn her Budget 2026 speech on Sunday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that to enhance the competitiveness of the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC), the deduction period under Section 147 will be extended. Units in IFSC will now enjoy a 20-year consecutive tax holiday, up from the previous 10 years, while Offshore Banking Units...

Family Turns Son’s Final Breath into a New Beginning; His Eyes Will Let the World See

2Feb

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Gujarat, State

Family Turns Son’s Final Breath into a New Beginning; His Eyes Will Let the World See

Ahmedabad: In a moving act of humanity, a Patel family from Gandhidham, Kutch, has set an inspiring example by deciding to donate their son’s organs after a tragic accident. While not all lives could be saved, their son’s eyes will allow others to see the world. The Tragic AccidentRahul Manubhai Patel (30) was brought to Ahmedabad Civil Hospital following a severe accident on January 18 that left him with critical head injuries. Despite a week-long stay in the intensive care unit, his condition remained dire. As his life hung in the balance, relatives, led by his maternal uncle Vinod Patel, encouraged the grieving parents to consider organ donation, hoping to let Rahul live on through others. The family coordinated with a charitable organ donation trust to transfer Rahul to Ahmedabad...

Impact of Snowfall Reaches Gujarat; ‘Baba Venga’ of Gujarat’s Prediction Comes True, IMD Issues Alert

2Feb

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Gujarat, State

Impact of Snowfall Reaches Gujarat; ‘Baba Venga’ of Gujarat’s Prediction Comes True, IMD Issues Alert

Ahmedabad: After several days of hazy skies, the sun finally broke through in Gujarat on Monday. However, due to the influence of a western disturbance, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning of rainfall in districts bordering Madhya Pradesh. Gujarat’s weather expert Ambalal Patel, often referred to as the state’s ‘Baba Venga’, had on January 31 predicted unseasonal rainfall and sudden changes in the state’s weather. IMD Issues AlertThe IMD has forecast light to moderate rainfall and snowfall in the northern hilly regions of India until February 3 due to the western disturbance. This northern weather activity is now affecting western regions, including Gujarat. According to the latest bulletin, northern Gujarat is likely to receive rainfall. Ambalal Patel had ...

Bhopal Student Raped in Car; Accused Arrested for Blackmail and Religious Coercion

2Feb

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Madhya Pradesh, State

Bhopal Student Raped in Car; Accused Arrested for Blackmail and Religious Coercion

Bhopal: A shocking case has emerged from Bhopal, where an 11th-grade student of a reputed school was allegedly raped inside a car. The accused, 19-year-old Osaf Ali Khan, has been arrested by the police. He reportedly recorded a video of the assault and attempted to blackmail the victim. The incident took place in the Kohefiza police station area, and the police are investigating the complaint. Details of the IncidentThe victim studies at a prominent school in the city, while the accused is a 12th-grade student at the same school. Osaf’s father is a doctor, and his mother is a government school teacher. Following the complaint, the police arrested the accused, who will be produced in court and remanded to jail. Lured Under Pretense of RomanceAccording to reports, the accused used the...

Man Duped of ₹2.07 Crore via Fake Trading App; Accused Arrested from Bengal

2Feb

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Jharkhand, State

Man Duped of ₹2.07 Crore via Fake Trading App; Accused Arrested from Bengal

Ranchi/Deoghar: In a high-value cyber fraud case, Jharkhand CID has arrested a 26-year-old man from West Bengal for allegedly cheating a Ranchi resident of ₹2.07 crore using a fake trading app. The accused, Abhishek Bera, hails from Muragucha in Ghola police station area of North 24 Parganas. The victim lodged a complaint with the Cyber Police on December 16, 2025. Modus OperandiAccording to CID officials, the victim was first added to a WhatsApp group where enticing trading offers were shared. Lured by these fraudulent schemes, he transferred approximately ₹2.07 crore into various bank accounts linked to the fake app. The investigation revealed that the scam was carried out through a fake trading and finance app, posing as a legitimate financial institution. Arrest and Investigation...

NIMHANS-2 to Be Set Up in Ranchi; CIP to Be Upgraded as Budget Highlights Mental Health

2Feb

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Jharkhand, State

NIMHANS-2 to Be Set Up in Ranchi; CIP to Be Upgraded as Budget Highlights Mental Health

Ranchi: In a major push for mental health, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the establishment of NIMHANS-2 in Ranchi during the presentation of the Union Budget 2026-27. Ranchi, along with Tezpur, has been chosen as the site for this new facility, aimed at strengthening mental health care in northern India. Upgrade for Central Institute of Psychiatry (CIP)Ranchi is already home to the Central Institute of Psychiatry (CIP), one of Asia’s largest mental health hospitals, serving patients from across the country. The Budget announcement includes a plan to upgrade CIP, enhancing both treatment and research facilities. Established on May 17, 1918, originally known as the Ranchi European Lunatic Asylum, CIP spans nearly 200 acres and is recognized as a premier institution for men...