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Calcutta HC directs formation of new medical board in two BJP workers’ death case

Kolkata, Sep 15 (IANS) The Calcutta High Court has ordered the formation of a new medical board in the death of two BJP workers in East Midnapore district's Khejuri area after the second autopsy reports showed multiple injuries.The autopsy conducted by doctors at state-run SSKM hospital has shown 24 injuries on one body and several injuries on another body.After taking note of the post-mortem reports, the division bench of Justice Debangshu Basak on Monday directed the state health department to form a new medical board and explain the injuries in that report.The court further directed that it will have to be mentioned which injuries caused the death. At the same time, the new board will have to give its complete opinion on the entire report. The report will have to be submitted by Septe...

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Dhanush discloses why he chose to name his next film ‘Idli Kadai’

ENTERTAINMENT

Chennai, Sep 15 (IANS) One of India's finest actors Dhanush has now disclosed the reason for naming his eagerly awaited upcoming film, 'Idli Kadai.' Participating in the audio launch event of the film, which was held at the Nehru Indoor stadium in the city, Dhanush said, "Some films will be named after the protagonist. But in this film, this Idli shop is the protagonist. Therefore, it has been named Idli Kadai."The actor went on to also explain how it occurred to him that he must make a film about the Idli Kadai.Dhanush said, "I had gone abroad along with Shreyas and Ashwath for a meeting. After the meeting, they went out while I returned to my room. I was alone in my room. Like everybody else, when I am alone, I have Ilaiyaraaja's songs for company. I was listening to an Ilaiyaraaja song ...

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PCB demands immediate removal of match referee from Asia Cup after India’s handshake snub

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Dubai, Sep 15 (IANS) Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi has demanded an immediate removal of match referee Andy Pycroft from the Asia Cup roster following India's refusal to shake hands with Pakistani players following their match in Dubai on Sunday.In addition to the statement released by the PCB, Naqvi's, who himself heads the continental cricket body, request to remove the match referee from the tournament comes as a surprise because the previous commune from the board doesn't contain this request.Taking to X, Naqvi wrote, "The PCB has lodged a complaint with the ICC regarding violations by the Match Referee of the ICC Code of Conduct and the MCC Laws pertaining to the Spirit of Cricket. The PCB has demanded an immediate removal of the Match Referee from the Asia Cup."Th...

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High-quality standards need of the hour for India’s growth, sustainability non-negotiable: Piyush Goyal

INDIA, TOP STORIES

New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) India is very focused on sustainability as the pillar of growth, as the country believes in learning from the developed world -- particularly from the high-quality standards that have helped economies across the globe to grow and prosper, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said here on Monday.Goyal emphasised that such high standards are central to India’s own growth as the world’s fastest-growing large economy."Sustainability is non-negotiable in India’s growth journey," he said in his address at the inauguration of the IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) General Meeting and Exhibition, organised by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).The minister underlined that good standards are the need of the hour for a developing country like India, as ...

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Neha Kakkar reveals her emotional connection with latest track ‘Bol Kaffara Kya Hoga’

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Mumbai, Sep 15 (IANS) Singer Neha Kakkar has opened up about the deeply personal experience behind her latest song, “Bol Kaffara Kya Hoga” from the upcoming movie, “Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat.”On Monday, the makers released the new track from the movie on social media, featuring Harshvardhan Rane and Sonam Bajwa. The song, "Bol Kaffara Kya Hoga," captures the essence of the film—a tale of love entangled in passion, pain, and betrayal. Sung by Neha Kakkar and Farhan Sabri, the music is composed by DJ Chetas and Lijo George, and the lyrics have been penned by Asim Raza and Sameer Anjaan.Speaking about the track, Neha revealed how creating the song was an emotional journey for her. In a statement, she shared, “Bol Kaffara Kya Hoga is a song that carries the weight of love and longing. Singing...

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UN warns earthquake-hit families in Afghanistan risk not surviving winter without international aid

PM Modi inaugurates key defence meet in Kolkata; focus on reforms, integration, modernisation

INDIA, TOP STORIES

Kolkata, Sep 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the three-day Combined Commanders’ Conference (CCC) at Vijay Durg, the Eastern Command Headquarters of the Indian Army, the erstwhile Fort William in Kolkata.PM Modi arrived in the West Bengal state capital city on Sunday evening and spent the night at Raj Bhavan. On Monday morning, he inaugurated the key defence meet at Vijay Durg.After attending the event, PM Modi left for Bihar, thus concluding his visit to Kolkata.PM Modi left Vijay Durg at 1 p.m. for the race course, where a temporary helipad was built. The Prime Minister went to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in a helicopter. After that, he left Bengal and embarked on his next destination, Bihar.Earlier in the day, PM Modi inaugurated the 16th...

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India and Fiji discuss maritime security collaboration as INS Kadmatt makes port call at Suva

‘Left an impression that never faded’: Kerala BJP chief Chandrasekhar recalls first meeting with PM Modi

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Thiruvananthapuram, Sept 15 (IANS) Kerala BJP President Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Monday fondly remembered his first "game-changing" meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which took place way back in 2012 when he was the Gujarat Chief Minister."It was in 2012 that I first sought an audience with Narendra Modi ji. I was still an independent MP then, six years into public life, my journey marked more by questions than answers. I travelled to Ahmadabad with little expectation, and yet what greeted me there left an impression that has never faded," he said in a video shared on his X handle."On his desk lay a small stack of my own writings, essays and reflections I had published years earlier. When I introduced myself, he did not settle for the perfunctory nod of a busy statesman. He instead...

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Duleep Trophy: Central Zone defeat South Zone by six wickets to seal title

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Bengaluru, Sep 15 (IANS) Central Zone faced some nervy moments before sealing a six-wicket victory in the final of the 2025/26 Duleep Trophy against South Zone on day five at the BCCI CoE Excellence Ground 1 on Monday. In their chase of 65, opener Akshay Wadkar remained unbeaten on 19 and maintained composure while wickets fell on the other hand, but South Zone just did not have enough runs on the board to allow their bowlers a chance to defend the total.Ankit Sharma and Gurjapneet Singh claimed two wickets apiece, with the former claiming the prized scalp of Central Zone captain Rajat Patidar.In the end, it was a matter of when, not if, and Yash Rathod was the man to help Wadkar guide his team to victory.The final going into day five was made possible due to a gritty seventh-wicket stand...