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Mehli Mistry Opposes Trust Funds Being Used in Tata Boardroom Legal Battle

Trustee Mehli Mistry has raised objections to the potential use of Tata Trusts' funds for covering legal costs tied to the ongoing dispute involving Noel Tata and N Chandrasekaran. The conflict centers on a boardroom battle within the Tata group's top leadership structure. Mistry's objection highlights concerns over the appropriate use of charitable trust resources for corporate legal proceedings. The dispute has drawn attention to questions of financial accountability and governance within the Tata Trusts.

ICE Agent Shoots Man in Austin, Texas; Victim in Serious but Stable Condition

A man was shot and wounded by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Austin, Texas. The incident took place on the north side of the state capital city. The victim sustained a single gunshot wound to the torso. Austin officials confirmed at a news conference that the man was hospitalised in serious but stable condition.

Iran holds firm on Hormuz closure, halts US talks pending conditions

Iran has declared it will keep the Strait of Hormuz closed and suspend negotiations with the United States until its demands are met. Tehran has relayed its conditions to Washington through intermediary channels and is awaiting a formal response. Iran has also warned of retaliatory strikes on US military bases if any military action is taken against it. Meanwhile, US naval forces have been redirecting commercial shipping amid an ongoing blockade in the region.

High number of SIR notices result of rule change after Bihar experience

Mairaj Ahmad Khan eyes Olympic gold at his fourth Asian Games at 50

Indian skeet shooter Mairaj Ahmad Khan is set to compete at his fourth Asian Games, continuing his long pursuit of an Olympic gold medal. The 50-year-old from Bulandshahr has made history as India's first Olympic skeet shooter and the country's first men's skeet World Cup champion. His journey has spanned over two decades and included milestones and setbacks such as the Rio Olympics, the COVID-19 disruption, personal loss, and a campaign in Cairo. Despite his age, Khan remains driven by an unwavering belief that he will eventually claim the Olympic title that has eluded him. His guiding philosophy of focusing on one target at a time continues to fuel his competitive spirit.

ICE officer shoots, wounds man in Austin; protesters demand probe

Ed Sheeran says loved ones abandoned him amid Macklemore tour controversy

Ed Sheeran delivered an emotional performance in Philadelphia after his opening acts withdrew from the tour. The British singer publicly stated that friends and family had abandoned him during the controversy. Sheeran made adjustments to the stage layout citing security concerns. Despite the turmoil, he chose to continue performing out of commitment to his fans. The situation arose following the removal of rapper Macklemore from the tour.

‘Whatever we earn, the Ganga takes it away’: How Bihar floods are playing out on the ground

Telangana man who killed sister’s husband to ‘avenge’ her murder had been tracking court proceedings

‘Party of jokers’, BJP attacks Congress; it hits back: ‘Rahul Gandhi standing with students’

R&AW anniversary in spotlight, how its first chief built spy agency from shadows

‘Guardian of heart’: Cardiologist credited with introducing 2D Echo test in India dies at 84

Harish Salve, Abhishek Manu Singhvi weigh in on Tata boardroom battle

New Found Glory guitarist Chad Gilbert dies at 45 after cancer battle

Chad Gilbert, lead guitarist of pop-punk band New Found Glory, has died at the age of 45. He passed away peacefully in his sleep with family members by his side. Gilbert had been fighting serious health issues, including brain tumors and cancer, for some time. As a guitarist and songwriter, he played a defining role in shaping New Found Glory's musical identity. He is being remembered by fans and peers as both a legendary musician and a devoted family man.

Delhi building collapse: 'Why no new hostels, why force into PGs?' Rahul asks govt

Bengal's SIR Tribunals Face 12-Year Backlog With 37 Lakh Pending Appeals

Special tribunals set up in West Bengal to handle appeals related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls are facing a massive caseload of approximately 37 lakh cases. At the current pace of disposing cases, authorities estimate it could take up to 12 years to clear the entire backlog. The tribunals have so far managed to deliver verdicts in around 1.2 lakh cases over a period of five months. The sheer volume of pending appeals raises serious concerns about the timely resolution of voter registration disputes. The situation has drawn attention to the need for additional resources or alternative mechanisms to speed up the adjudication process.

Tata dipute: Lawyers Singhvi, Salve now on opposing sides

One year on, commodity prices eat into gains from GST rate rejig

Most economists see RBI raising rates in October policy

Bill Goldberg built a 20-car 'Garage Mahal' on his California estate