Home Blog Page 7

Andy Flower points fingers at Romario Shepherd in the dressing room after RCB’s loss to DC

By
admin
-
0
Andy Flower points fingers at Romario Shepherd in the dressing room after RCB’s loss to DC

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Rajat Patidar made a bold call when he handed the ball to the pace bowling all-rounder Romario Shepherd for the penultimate over against the Delhi Capitals (DC). It was the Caribbean’s first over of the match, and a well-set Tristan Stubbs and David Miller were on the deck at that moment for DC.

Back-to-back sixes from David Miller, followed by a 4, seal the victory for the Delhi Capitals eventually. At the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, DC claimed a 6-wicket win over the defending champions.

Romario Shepherd looked disheartened in the dressing room

As the winning runs came from Shephard’s over, naturally, he was devastated after the match. In the dressing room, he was visibly disheartened. To cheer up the entire troop and especially Romario Shepherd, RCB head coach Andy Flower strongly said that they are fully behind him.

Batting first, RCB posted 175 runs for 8 wickets. The total was competitive, but a little bit low as they were playing on their home ground. The franchise shares a video on Sunday, depicting the dressing scenario and the views of the coaches after the disappointing result.

Dinesh Karthik praised the bowlers

Dinesh Karthik, the mentor and the batting coach of the team, mentioned that the pitch was not easy to bat on. He praised the batters for their efforts in their innings. Karthik also believes that they could have done a lot better on the surface against the Delhi Capitals bowlers.

“It was a tough pitch to bat and we played quite well for about 75% of the innings but yes in the last 5 overs we probably didn’t get as many runs as we wanted but we bowled so well, we fielded out for skin, we did everything possible, showed the kind of commitment that players have towards the team but towards the end they got two great batters who came in and absolutely smashed it and that happens in a T20 game,” Dinesh Karthik said.

The mentor and the batting coach of RCB praised the bowlers, especially Bhuvneshwar Kumar. He mentioned Rashikh Salam and Romario Shepherd as well.

“This Bhuvi (Bhuvneshwar Kumar) and Hoffs over was so good and Rasik’s as well, the 19th over was on point, and obviously we tried to take it as deep as possible, and then Sheppey (Romario Shepherd) had a couple of good balls and then a couple of lovely shots from David Miller as well. So overall, happy with the bowling effort, could we have done both a little better?” he added.

RCB head coach backs Romario Shepherd

Andy Flower also showed his support for the West Indies all-rounder.

“Sheppey, we are 100% behind you. Those are two world-class finishers, and we’ve got to give them credit as well,” the head coach said.

RCB will play their next match in the IPL 2026 campaign on April 24 against the Gujarat Titans at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.

Read More: KKR vs RR Impact Players Today: Toss Report, Playing XIs, Latest Updates IPL 2026 Match 28

बंगाल चुनाव : न घुंघट, न बुर्का, संदेह होने पर सबको दिखाना होगा अपना चेहरा

By
admin
-
0
बंगाल चुनाव : न घुंघट, न बुर्का, संदेह होने पर सबको दिखाना होगा अपना चेहरा

बंगाल चुनाव : न घुंघट, न बुर्का, संदेह होने पर सबको दिखाना होगा अपना चेहरा

West Bengal Election: कोलकाता : बंगाल चुनाव में इस बार न घुंघट चलेगा न बुर्का आपकी पहचान छुपाने में मददगार साबित होगा. मतदान केंद्र पर आपकी पहचान को लेकर मतदानकर्मियों या सुरक्षाकर्मियों को थोड़ा भी संदेह होगा तो आपको चेहरा दिखाना होगा. हालांकि चुनाव आयोग ने स्पष्ट कर दिया है कि चेहरा देखने का काम महिला कर्मी ही करेंगे. इसके लिए चुनाव आयोग ने हर बूथ पर कम से कम एक महिला को तैनात करने की बात कहीं है. बिहार चुनावों के दौरान भी नकाब या घुंघट रखने वाली महिला मतदाताओं की पहचान के सत्यापन को लेकर तीखी बहस हुई थी. इसके लिए राजद ने एक साथ चुनाव आयोग और भाजपा दोनों को दोषी ठहराया था.

हर हाल में दिखाना होगा चेहरा

मतदान के दौरान कई बार देखा गया है कि लोग अवैध वोट देने के लिए तरह-तरह के हथकंडे अपनाते हैं. कभी वे बुर्का पहनकर बूथ में घुसते हैं, तो कभी चेहरा ढकने के लिए घुंघट डालकर अंदर आने की कोशिश करते हैं, लेकिन इस बार बंगाल विधानसभा चुनाव के दौरान ऐसा नहीं होगा. चुनाव आयोग का कहना है कि अगर कोई व्यक्ति बुर्का या घुघट डालकर मतदान केंद्र आता है और उसकी पहचान को लेकर कोई संदेह होता है, तो उसकी पहचान की जांच की जाएगी. उस मतदाता को अपना चेहरा दिखाना होगा. चूंकि हर मतदान अधिकारी के साथ एक महिला अधिकारी होती है, इसलिए महिला अधिकारी जाकर जांच करेंगी.

पश्चिम बंगाल की अन्य महत्वपूर्ण खबरों को पढ़ने के लिए यहां क्लिक करें

राज्य के लगभग सभी मतदान केंद्र संवेदनशील

चुनाव आयोग बंगाल में पारदर्शी चुनाव कराने के लिए यह प्रक्रिया अपनाया है. कम से कम मुख्य निर्वाचन अधिकारी ने तो यही कहा है. चुनाव आयोग ने पहले कहा था कि सुरक्षा के मामले में इस चुनाव में कोई खामी नहीं रहेगी. चुनाव आयोग द्वारा दी गई जानकारी के अनुसार, राज्य के लगभग सभी मतदान केंद्र इस समय संवेदनशील हैं. इनमें से लगभग 8,500 अत्यंत संवेदनशील मतदान केंद्रों की पहचान की गई है. इनमें से 1,500 मतदान केंद्रों पर, जहां पहले चरण का मतदान हो रहा है, आयोग विशेष सुरक्षा उपाय कर रहा है. मतदान केंद्रों में भीड़भाड़ रोकने के लिए भी कई निर्णय लिए गए हैं. मतदान केंद्रों के अंदर और बाहर सीसीटीवी कैमरे लगाए जाएंगे.

Also Read: बंगाल में पहचान की लड़ाई, भाजपा के ‘घुसपैठिये’ से ममता की ‘बंगाली अस्मिता’ का मुकाबला

The post बंगाल चुनाव : न घुंघट, न बुर्का, संदेह होने पर सबको दिखाना होगा अपना चेहरा appeared first on Prabhat Khabar.

Immigration agent gets 3 years of rigorous imprisonment in Rs 19-L visa fraud case

By
admin
-
0
Immigration agent gets 3 years of rigorous imprisonment in Rs 19-L visa fraud case

2 min readApr 20, 2026 08:02 AM IST

A local court in Mohali has convicted an immigration agent in a visa fraud case and sentenced her to three years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 1.02 lakh to be paid as compensation to the complainant.

Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Anish Goyal held Chhavi Sharma, a resident of Chandigarh’s Sector 48, guilty under Section 420 (cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Section 24 of the Immigration Act.

According to the order, “The convict has been awarded three years of rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs 1 lakh under IPC Section 420, along with one year of imprisonment and a fine of Rs 2,000 under the Immigration Act.”

According to the prosecution, a case was registered at the Mataur police station on January 18, 2024, in connection with an alleged fraud of Rs 19 lakh.

In November 2022, the complainant approached Star Future Education and Immigration Services in Mohali’s Sector 70 to secure an Australian study visa for his daughter. The accused promised to arrange the visa within 90 days and collected nearly Rs 19 lakh in instalments.

However, the visa process was neither completed within the stipulated time nor was the money refunded. After waiting for over a year, the complainant found the university’s offer letter provided by the accused to be fake, prompting him to approach the police.

During the trial, the court observed that financial transactions and elements of cheating were clearly established through bank records and witness testimonies.

Story continues below this ad

“The evidence on record sufficiently proves the offence of cheating and unauthorised immigration activity,” the court noted.

However, the court also remarked that the complainant failed to independently verify the authenticity of the offer letter from the concerned university.

After evaluating the evidence and hearing both sides, the court acquitted the accused of charges related to forgery and criminal conspiracy, but held her guilty of cheating and operating without proper authorisation under the Immigration Act.”

What’s behind the US army’s decision to raise enlistment age to 42? | Military News

By
admin
-
0
What’s behind the US army’s decision to raise enlistment age to 42? | Military News

The United States army announced last month that it would raise the maximum age at which Americans can enlist from 35 to 42 years to expand its pool of eligible candidates amid recruiting challenges in recent years.

An updated version of US Army Regulation 601–210, dated March 20, outlined the changes, including the elimination of rules requiring anyone with a single conviction for marijuana possession or drug paraphernalia to obtain a waiver to enlist.

Recommended Stories

list of 3 itemsend of list

Government data shows that while the US army has met its recruitment goals over the last two years, it fell short in 2022 and 2023 and has consistently failed to meet targets for the Army Reserve, shortcomings that analysts have attributed to several possible factors.

The new age limit was announced during the US-Israel war on Iran, towards which young people have expressed widespread opposition.

Here’s what you need to know about the changes.

soldiers exrcise in black shirts reading 'ARMY'
New recruits participate in the Army’s future soldier prep course that gives lower-performing recruits up to 90 days of academic or fitness instruction to help them meet military standards, at Fort Jackson, a US Army Training Center, in Columbia, South Carolina, on September 25, 2024 [File: Chris Carlson/AP Photo]

When does the regulation go into effect?

The updated version of Army Regulation 601–210 officially takes effect on Monday, April 20.

What has the military said about the changes?

The US army announced updated enlistment regulations on March 20, with the changes scheduled to take effect one month later on April 20 and applying to the Regular Army, Army Reserve, and Army National Guard.

The maximum enlistment age is raised from 35 to 42, and previous restrictions requiring anyone with a single conviction for possession of marijuana or drug paraphernalia to obtain a waiver to enlist are done away with.

Do these changes apply to the whole US military?

The changes announced in March are specific to the US army.

The military news outlet Stars and Stripes reported that those changes bring the army into greater alignment with the maximum enlistment age of other branches of the military, such as the Air Force, Navy, Coast Guard, and Space Force, which accept enlistees in their early 40s.

The maximum enlistment age for the US Marines is 28.

What factors explain the change?

While the US army did not comment on the reasons for the increase, data from the US Army Recruiting Command show that the army has struggled with recruitment challenges.

While the army met 100 percent of its recruitment goals in 2025 and 2024, it missed its target by about 23 percent in 2023 and 25 percent in 2022.

That data also shows that the army has fallen short of recruitment targets for the Army Reserve for the last six years in a row.

The average age of army recruits has risen in recent years to 22.7, up from 21.7 in the 2000s and 21.1 in the 2010s, according to the military news outlet Army Times, citing data from a US army spokesperson.

The US Army Recruiting Command has attributed such challenges to issues such as changes in the labour market, limited awareness about military service, and a lack of qualified young people due to issues such as obesity, drug use, and mental health issues.

A 2018 poll listed concerns over possible injury and death, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), separation from family and friends, and other career interests as top reasons offered by young people for not joining the military.

Does the change have to do with the war in Iran?

Analysts have been discussing the possibility of raising the enlistment age for years as a means of addressing recruiting challenges, with a 2023 research report from the RAND Corporation, a US think tank, calling “older youth” a “crucial, largely untapped, yet high-quality pool of potential recruits”.

While the military has not suggested that the change is linked to the US-Israel war on Iran, where US President Donald Trump has previously said he could deploy ground troops, some social media users were quick to note the timing of the announcement.

Some in the online community joked that older supporters of the war would now be available to enlist.

“They raised the enlistment age to 42,” one X user said in response to a video of the conservative commentator Ben Shapiro praising Trump’s decision to attack Iran. “Why are you still here?”

Surveys have found that younger people are more likely to oppose the US war on Iran than those aged 65 and up, and polls in recent years have found that young people are more generally sceptical of US intervention abroad than older generations.

A 2024 Pew Research Center poll found that people between the ages of 18 and 29 were the only age bracket in the US who viewed the military more negatively than positively, with 53 percent saying the military had a negative effect versus 43 percent who said it had a positive effect.

How many people are currently in the US military?

According to the Pew Research Center, the US military has about 1.32 million active members. The US army accounts for the largest share, with nearly 450,000, while the US Navy is second with more than 334,000.

The Air Force has more than 317,000, the Marines more than 168,000, the Coast Guard nearly 42,000, and the Space Force nearly 9,700.

Data from the US Army Recruiting Command shows that about 80 percent of recruits in the Regular Army were men in 2025.

Black and Latino recruits also make up a larger share of army recruits than their percentage of the population, each making up about 27 percent of recruits while comprising 14 percent and 20 percent of the general population, according to data from the 2024 census.

White people made up about 40 percent of US army recruits, while about 57 percent of the general population.

Jofra Archer dismisses Tim Seifert with a peach first ball in KKR vs RR clash

By
admin
-
0
Jofra Archer dismisses Tim Seifert with a peach first ball in KKR vs RR clash

Jofra Archer continues his saga of picking wickets in the very first over of the game, as he dismisses KKR opener Tim Seifert on the very first ball of his spell in the KKR vs RR clash at the Eden Gardens.

Kolkata Knight Riders return to their home ground at the Eden Gardens in the IPL, still looking for their first win of the season. They take on the Rajasthan Royals, the team that has looked promising until now, excelling with both bat and ball.

Jofra Archer dismissed Tim Seifert with an absolute jaffa

Jofra Archer, the RR pacer from England, has been in some form in this edition of the IPL. He has delivered every time he has taken the new ball for the Riyan Parag-led side, often dismissing the likes of aggressive openers like Phil Salt and Abhishek Sharma.

This time, while defending a comparatively low score against the Knight Riders, the Royals needed to deliver early with the ball, and Archer stepped up on the very first ball. He beamed one into the stumps, and Seifert was not committed enough to even defend the ball, as the ball crashed onto the stumps.

A first-over strike for Jofra Archer, and the Seifert switch from Finn Allen has not worked for the Kolkata Knight Riders over the last two games. Archer was elated alongside the skipper, Riyan Parag.

Burger rips out KKR skipper in the second over

Nandre Burger, the Rajasthan Royals fast bowler, has delivered more than what was actually expected from him. The left-arm pacer has been moving the new ball, and that has helped the Royals pick early wickets.

Burger dismissed KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane with the second ball of his spell as Rahane tried to play a wider ball on the off and nicked it back to the wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel, who completed a safe catch.

This was the 12th duck for the KKR skipper, who now has the most ducks for an opener in the IPL. Kolkata Knight Riders have also had the lowest average between their openers, considering any team, as they average 20.57 in the 7 innings.

Dhurv Jurel-Ravi Bishnoi join hands to dismiss Cameron Green in a memorable fashion

After the fall of the two early wickets, Cameron Green, the batter who looked in some good form against the Gujarat Titans, slowly tried to give it back to the RR bowlers. He handled the pacers with ease as he smashed runs off Burger.

Ravi Bishnoi was immediately brought into the attack, and he used his wit as he slid one down the leg side. Bishnoi’s wit was matched with Jurel, who also dived to his left and then threw it at the stumps, hitting the wickets in a rare moment that happens once out of a hundred times. Green was dismissed for a well-struck 27.

ALSO READ: Varun Chakravarthy bamboozles Riyan Parag in KKR vs RR clash

मधेपुरा में टीचर ने पत्नी के साथ की मारपीट:उत्तरप्रदेश की BPSC शिक्षिका से अवैध संबंध का आरोप, महिला थाना में शिकायत

By
admin
-
0
मधेपुरा में टीचर ने पत्नी के साथ की मारपीट:उत्तरप्रदेश की BPSC शिक्षिका से अवैध संबंध का आरोप, महिला थाना में शिकायत


मधेपुरा नगर परिषद क्षेत्र के जगजीवन पथ वार्ड-13 की एक महिला ने अपने पति, ससुर और ननद पर मारपीट, प्रताड़ना और हत्या के प्रयास का आरोप लगाया है। पीड़िता ने रविवार को महिला थाना में आवेदन देकर न्याय की गुहार लगाई। पीड़िता नेहा लाल ने बताया कि उनकी शादी वर्ष 2013 में हिंदू रीति-रिवाज से हुई थी। इसमें दहेज के रूप में करीब 55 लाख रुपए और घरेलू सामान दिए गए थे। दंपति के दो बच्चे हैं, जिनमें एक 11 वर्षीय बेटा और एक 5 वर्षीय बेटी शामिल हैं। उत्तरप्रदेश निवासी एक शिक्षिका से अवैध संबंध का आरोप महिला का आरोप है कि पिछले डेढ़ वर्ष से उनके शिक्षक पति रितेश कुमार सिन्हा का उत्तरप्रदेश निवासी एक शिक्षिका से अवैध संबंध है। नेहा लाल के अनुसार, उनके पास इस अवैध संबंध के सबूत भी मौजूद हैं। इस संबंध का विरोध करने पर पीड़िता के साथ लगातार मारपीट, गाली-गलौज और घर से निकालने जैसी घटनाएं होती रहीं। पीड़िता ने यह भी दावा किया है कि इन घटनाओं के सीसीटीवी फुटेज उनके पास उपलब्ध हैं। लोगों के समझाने पर मामला शांत हुआ था पीड़िता के मुताबिक, 21 मार्च 2026 को दोपहर करीब 12 बजे पति, ससुर और ननद ने मिलकर उनके साथ मारपीट की। इसके बाद बच्चों को छीनकर उन्हें घर से बाहर निकाल दिया गया। स्थानीय लोगों के समझाने पर मामला शांत हुआ था। महिला ने आरोप लगाया कि 18 अप्रैल की सुबह करीब 5 बजे साजिश के तहत उसकी हत्या करने की नीयत से उसे बेरहमी से पीटा गया और जमीन पर घसीटा गया। स्थानीय लोगों की मदद से उसे मधेपुरा सदर अस्पताल में भर्ती कराया गया। उसे सिर, नाक, मुंह, पेट और आंखों में गंभीर चोटें आई हैं। आरोपियों के खिलाफ कड़ी कार्रवाई करने की मांग की नेहा लाल ने बताया कि जब भी वह अपने पति को महिला शिक्षिका से बात करने से मना करती हैं, तो उनके साथ मारपीट की जाती है। पीड़िता का कहना है कि आरोपी उसे लगातार धमकी दे रहे हैं कि वह अपने मायके से जमीन बेचकर पैसा लाए, अन्यथा उसे घर में नहीं रहने दिया जाएगा और पति दूसरी शादी कर लेगा। पीड़िता ने प्रशासन से आरोपियों के खिलाफ कड़ी कार्रवाई करने की मांग की है। इस संबंध में महिला थाना अध्यक्ष नीतू कुमार ने बताया कि आवेदन प्राप्त हो गया है। महिला के पति को बुलाया गया है और केस दर्ज कर आगे की कार्रवाई की जाएगी।

Stock Market Today: All You Need To Know Before Going Into Trade On April 20

By
admin
-
0
Stock Market Today: All You Need To Know Before Going Into Trade On April 20

Good morning!

The GIFT Nifty, an early indicator for the benchmark Nifty 50, is up 1.15% at 24,700 as of 6:15 a.m. Equity-index futures for the US (S&P 500) and Europe (Euro Stoxx 50)  surged 1.2% and 2.1% respectively.

Indian Market Recap

India’s benchmark equity indices logged a second straight week of gains amid a global recovery from last month’s Iran war selloff. The Nifty 50 ended 156.8 points or 0.65% higher at 24,353.55 and the BSE Sensex added 504.86 points to close at 78,493.54 on Friday.

Hindustan Unilever and Nestle India were the top percentage gainers on the Nifty. Wipro shed the most after a disappointing guidance for the year.

Broader markets outperformed the benchmark. The Nifty Smallcap 250 gained 1.5% and the Nifty Midcap 150 jumped 1.2%.

The Nifty FMCG and Nifty Energy were the top sectoral gainers on the NSE. 

Elsewhere, a record-breaking rally in global equities stalled in Asia as investors trimmed positions ahead of the weekend while awaiting progress on extending the US-Iran ceasefire.

US Market Recap

The S&P 500 surged 1.2% on Friday, logging a third week of gains of more than 3% after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz is open, however Tehran announced to block the key connectivity route later. The Nasdaq 100 posted a 13-day winning streak, led by a rally in semiconductor companies riding the AI wave, the longest stretch of gains in nearly 13 years, Bloomberg reported.

Asian Market Update

Asian markets opened on a mixed note today as investors remained cautious over the developments in the Middle East amid renewed tensions between Iran and the U.S. South Korea’s Kospi was up  0.27% while the small-cap Kosdaq fell0.52%. Japan’s Nikkei advanced 0.62%, while the Topix rose 0.68%. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 was down 0.39%, CNBC reported.

Commodity Check

Brent surged 7.9%, wiping out most of its declines on Friday, while European gas jumped as much as 11%. Gold fell amid renewed tensions between US and Iran as the bullion dropped to near $4,780 an ounce in early trading, wiping out much of last week’s 1.7% gain, Bloomberg reported.

ALSO READ | Dividend Announcements To Watch This Week: Infosys, HCLTech, Oracle Financial Services, IEX Among 57 Stocks — Check Estimates, Potential Yield

Earnings Post Markets

Yes Bank (Standalone Q4)

  • NII up 15.9% at Rs 2,638 crore versus Rs 2,276 crore.
  • Op profit up 23.1% at Rs 1,618 crore versus Rs 1,314 crore.
  • Net profit up 44.7% at Rs 1,068 crore versus Rs 738 crore.
  • Provisions down 41% at Rs 188 crore versus Rs 318 crore.
  • Gross NPA improved to 1.3% versus 1.5% QoQ.

HDFC Bank (Standalone Q4)

  • NII up 3.2% at Rs 33,082 crore versus Rs 32,066 crore.
  • Op profit up 4.8% at Rs 27,801 crore versus Rs 26,537 crore.
  • Net profit up 9.1% at Rs 19,221 crore versus Rs 17,616 crore.
  • Provisions down 18.3% at Rs 2,610 crore versus Rs 3,193 crore.
  • Gross NPA reported at 1.15%.

Note: The board recommended a final dividend of Rs 13 per share and approved raising up to Rs 60,000 crore via debt.

ICICI Bank (Standalone Q4)

  • NII up 8.4% at Rs 22,979 crore versus Rs 21,193 crore.
  • Op profit up 3% at Rs 18,199 crore versus Rs 17,664 crore.
  • Net profit up 8.5% at Rs 13,702 crore versus Rs 12,630 crore.
  • Provisions down 89.2% at Rs 96.2 crore versus Rs 891 crore.
  • Gross NPA improved to 1.4% versus 1.5% QoQ.

Note: The board declared an interim dividend of Rs 12 per share and renewed its fundraise limit of Rs 25,000 crore via debt.

Jio Financial Services (Q4)

  • Total income up 96.9% at Rs 1,020 crore versus Rs 518 crore.
  • Net profit down 13.9% at Rs 272 crore versus Rs 316 crore.

Mastek Q4 Results Highlights (Cons, QoQ)

  • Revenue up 3.6% to Rs 938.00 crore versus Rs 905.68 crore.
  • Net Profit down 2% to Rs 106.15 crore versus Rs 108.35 crore.
  • EBIT down 1% to Rs 132.28 crore versus Rs 134.13 crore.
  • Margin at 14.1% versus 14.8%.
  • To Pay Final Dividend Of Rs 16 per share

Stocks In News

  • Amrutanjan Health: The company has announced its strategic entry into the personal care segment with the launch of its new razors category.
  • Marsons: The company has successfully secured an order or funding worth Rs. 15 crore from Inox Solar.
  • Shyam Metalics: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached investments worth Rs. 152 crore belonging to the company’s arm, Eastern Coalfields, in connection with an ongoing PMLA case.
  • Onix Solar Energy: The company’s board has approved a proposal to raise up to Rs. 130 crore in capital through a rights issue.
  • Cipla: The company received 2 Form 483 observations from the US FDA following a routine inspection of its Goa manufacturing facility conducted between April 6 and April 17.
  • Krsnaa Diagnostics: The company has appointed Chandra Prakash Singh as its Interim Chief Financial Officer and elevated Pallavi Bhatevara to the position of Whole-Time Director.
  • MIRC Electronics: The board is considering the sale or transfer of ‘Onida House’ in Mumbai – noting no planned job cuts in the redevelopment – alongside plans to monetize a land parcel located in Ratnagiri.
  • PC Jeweller: The company continues its deleveraging efforts, reducing its outstanding bank debt by another 10%, which brings its total debt repayment to over 90% of the outstanding amount.
  • Lupin: The company has expanded its Southeast Asian footprint by incorporating a new subsidiary in Thailand with a registered capital of 3 million Baht.
  • Trent: The company’s board is scheduled to meet on April 22 to deliberate on a potential bonus issue and explore fundraising options through equity or a rights issue.
  • Marico: The company’s board of directors will convene on May 5 to consider and approve the financial results for Q4 and to recommend a dividend.
  • VA Tech Wabag: The company has announced a strategic investment of Rs. 3 crore in the Bengaluru-based technology firm, Nimble Vision.
  • BHEL: The company has officially withdrawn its acceptance of a Letter of Intent from MB Power for the supply of boiler, turbine, and generator equipment for the Anuppur Thermal Power Project. Separately, BHEL has filed a suit in the Bengaluru Commercial Court seeking the recovery of Rs. 143 crore in claims from Raichur Power Corp related to a 1600 MW supply contract.
  • eMudhra: The company has launched ’emSigner’, a tailored digital signature and document workflow solution specifically designed for SMEs.
  • Petronet LNG: The company has received official approval from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) to incorporate its new entity, the MC2 Foundation.
  • Jio Financial Services: The company announced leadership changes, releasing Abhishek Pathak as Group CFO on April 20 and appointing Annapoorna Venkataramanan to take over the role effective May 11.
  • Aurobindo Pharma: The company has received US FDA approval for its Dextromethorphan Polistirex Suspension, a bioequivalent to Delsym, which will be manufactured at Unit-IV of APL Healthcare.
  • Zee Entertainment: The company plans to invest Rs. 116 crore in Phantom Digital Effects to bolster its visual effects and post-production capabilities.
  • UltraTech Cement: The company has successfully commissioned 8.7 MTPA of new cement capacity across three of its manufacturing plants located in Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, and Jharkhand.
  • Bharat Forge: The company’s subsidiary has entered into an agreement to acquire a 90% controlling stake in RS Aero for a consideration of Rs. 3.6 crore.
  • Reliance Industries: The company has scheduled a board meeting on April 24 to consider and approve its audited financial results for the fourth quarter.
  • Jamna Auto: The company’s arm has received a show-cause notice from the Dehradun GST authority, involving a potential tax demand of Rs. 10.5 crore.
  • Jagran Prakashan: The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has adjourned the hearings related to the Jagran family dispute, deferring the petitions to May 4.
  • Hardwyn: The company has secured multiple purchase orders from six different clients for the supply of nearly 2,000 floor springs.
  • Dredging Corp: The company has signed a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) worth Rs. 2,157 crore with IOCL for the supply of fuel for its dredging fleet.
  • Jubilant Agri: The company has received the mandatory ‘no-objection’ certificates from both the NSE and BSE regarding its proposed demerger scheme with Jubilant Agri Solutions.
  • Lemon Tree Hotels: The company has signed a new 90-room property in Garudeshwar, Gujarat, to be managed by Carnation Hotels, thereby expanding its state portfolio to 32 properties.
  • ACME Solar: The company has received certification from the Gujarat Energy Development Agency (GEDA) for its newly commissioned 16 MW wind power project in the state.
  • EMS: The company has emerged as the lowest (L1) bidder for two major construction projects floated by the UP Jal Nigam, with a combined order value of Rs. 208 crore.
  • Amber Enterprises: The NCLT Chandigarh bench has heard the first motion application regarding the company’s proposed scheme of merger with AmberPR Technoplast.
  • Hathway Cable: The company has appointed Gurjeev Singh Kapoor as its Chief Operating Officer and CEO-designate, with him slated to fully take over the CEO role on September 1.
  • Asian Hotels (North): The company’s board has approved the appointment of Sachin Goel as the new Director of Finance.
  • NTPC Green: The company has declared the successful commencement of commercial operations for 87.50 MW of its total 150 MW solar power project located in Rajasthan.
  • Gujarat Gas: The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has officially approved the company’s composite scheme of merger involving GSPC, GSPL, and GSPC Energy.
  • Sundaram Finance: The MCA Chennai has granted approval for the merger of Capitalgate Investment Advisors (CGIA) with the company’s arm, Sundaram Alternate Assets.
  • Aditya Birla Real Estate: The company issued a clarification stating that media reports regarding its Birla-Ramaiah JV are old news from 2022, while reiterating its successful Rs. 650 crore bookings in Bengaluru.
  • Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals: The company has expanded its premium BLDC fans portfolio with the launch of a new energy-efficient product, the ‘Energion Niteo Pro’.
  • HPCL: The Petroleum Ministry has approved raising the HRRL project cost to Rs 79,459 crore from Rs 43,129 crore. The company will retain a 74% stake in the project with a total investment of Rs 19,600 crore.
  • Texmaco Rail: The company has secured a new order worth Rs 3 crore from the Modern Coach Factory located in Raebareli.
  • Tega Industries: The company has incorporated a new subsidiary named Tega Solutions to expand its business operations.
  • Orient Green Power: The company has received a contract worth Rs 8.6 crore for the supply of two wind turbine generators.
  • Interarch Building: The company has bagged a Rs 60 crore order for the manufacturing of a Pre-Engineered Steel Building System.
  • Hind Copper: The company reported a fatal incident involving a contractual employee at its process plant in Rajasthan, clarifying that there is no disruption to the plant’s ongoing operations.
  • Ola Electric: The company announced the ‘Ola Sona Weekend’ for Akshaya Tritiya, offering customers benefits of up to Rs 50,000 across its electric vehicle portfolio.
  • Lupin: The US FDA has issued a Form-483 with 3 observations following the conclusion of an inspection at the company’s US manufacturing facility. Lupin stated it will address the observations within the stipulated timeline.
  • Piramal Finance: The company and its transferor companies have officially filed an application with the NCLT in relation to their scheme of amalgamation.
  • Neogen Chemicals: The company has allotted 10 lakh shares at a price of Rs 1,610 per share, raising a total of Rs 161 crore on a preferential basis.
  • Shakti Pumps: The company has invested Rs 17 crore into its subsidiary, Shakti Energy Solutions.
  • Jindal Stainless: The company has officially launched its new ‘Jindal Infinity’ Stainless Steel Rebars in the Punjab market.
  • Ratnaveer Precision: The company’s board of directors is scheduled to meet on April 28 to consider a proposal for raising Rs 300 crore.
  • Concord Control: The NCLT has approved the second motion order for the merger and amalgamation of its arm, Advanced Rail Controls, with the parent company.
  • Omaxe: The real estate developer has successfully raised Rs 40 crore through a private placement of shares.
  • HDFC Bank: The bank announced that Bhavesh Zaveri has retired from his role as Executive Director.
  • 360 One Wam: The company’s subsidiaries have approved the transfer of their Alternative Investment Funds (AIF) and Portfolio Management Services (PMS) businesses in a bid to consolidate the group’s asset management operations.
  • STL Networks: The company’s board has approved the issuance of 4.5 crore warrants, which are convertible into equity shares, on a preferential basis.

Shares to exit anchor Lock-in on Monday

  • Hyundai Motor India: 1.5 years lock in, 162.5 mn lock in shares, 20% of total outstanding shares
  • Canara HSBC Life Insurance: 6 months lock in, 522.5 mn lock in shares, 55% of total outstanding shares
  • Amagi Media Labs: 3 months lock in, 11.1 mn lock in shares, 5% of total outstanding shares

ALSO READ | IPO Pipeline: Avaada Electro, Grand Housing, Sonaselection Prepare To Go Public

Bulk and Block Deals

Bharat Wire Ropes: Lloyds Enterprises bought 16.46 lakh shares at Rs. 215 per share, LLOYDS METALS AND ENERGY bought 20 lakh shares at Rs.193 per share, Resonance Opportunities Fund sold 17 lakh shares at Rs 193 per share.
Belrise Industries: Jainam Broking sold 46 lakh shares at Rs 213.33 per share.

Trading Tweaks

Price Band change from 10% to 5%: Allied Blenders & Distillers, Oswal Pumps  

Short Term ASM 

List of securities shortlisted in Short – Term ASM Framework Stage: Aequs, Astec Lifesciences, Enviro Infra Engineers, Gallantt Ispat, KRN Heat Exchanger & Refrigeration, Suven Life Sciences 

List of securities to be excluded from ASM Framework: Antelopus Selan Energy, Gujarat Alkalies & Chemicals

F&O Cues

Nifty April futures is up 0.82% to 24,394.00 at a premium of 40.45 points.
Nifty Options 21st Apr Expiry: Maximum Call open interest at 25, 000 and Maximum Put open interest at 23, 000.    

Latest and Breaking News on NDTV
Latest and Breaking News on NDTV

Currency Check

The rupee appreciated by 29 paise to settle at 92.85 (provisional) against the US dollar on Friday, buoyed by a weakening American currency and retreating crude oil prices amid increasing hopes of easing geopolitical tensions.
                   
Securities in ban period: SAIL, SAMMAANCAP

Essential Business Intelligence,
Continuous LIVE TV,
Sharp Market Insights,
Practical Personal Finance Advice and
Latest Stories — On NDTV Profit.


Aakash Chopra reacts as Blessing Muzarabani’s agent exposes PCB

By
admin
-
0
Aakash Chopra reacts as Blessing Muzarabani’s agent exposes PCB

Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has bluntly slammed the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) over the handling of the Blessing Muzarabani episode.

The whole Blessing Muzarabani controversy has now become a big talking point in the world of cricket, and things are getting messy with each passing day. It was just the Zimbabwe fast bowler’s simple call to pick the IPL 2026 over PSL 2026, but it has now turned into a major controversy.

Blessing Muzarabani’s agent revealed shocking details

Blessing Muzarabani has been banned for two years by the PCB after he left the PSL 2026 and joined Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the ongoing IPL 2026, saying that the bowler did not respect his commitment to the PSL.

Read Also: Blessing Muzarabani breaks silence on PSL ban, demands PCB revoke two-year suspension

But the story took a shocking turn when Muzarabani’s agent revealed the details. The Zimbabwe bowler’s agent has clearly said that there was no proper contract signed between Muzarabani and Islamabad United.

It was only a basic talk and agreement in words, nothing official on paper. Even when KKR approached them, the PSL team still didn’t send the agreement.

Aakash Chopra hits out at PCB over Blessing Muzarabani controversy

And because of that, the bowler signed the contract with the KKR for the IPL 2026. Reacting to the episode, Aakash Chopra said that it was certain that the PCB was not going to tolerate Muzarabani leaving the PSL for the IPL, but they forgot their “technical flaw” in the whole drama.

Chopra said in a video he posted on his X handle on Sunday, “PSL has banned Blessing Muzarbani for two years. You know why? Because he left the PSL contract and signed the IPL. And such a breach of agreement and contract will not be tolerated. Especially when IPL is involved. Because, of course, you know if you know. But no agreement was signed. There was only a verbal agreement for something. Yes, you called me; I can come. They have agreed on some terms.”

Aakash Chopra explains why NOC needs proper contract

The cricket pandit further explained that a player needs a proper signed contract to get a no-objection certificate (NOC) from their home board. Without the NOC, players cannot officially confirm participation in any league, for which they need agreement on paper.

Since no contract was given to Blessing Muzarabani by the Islamabad United team, he could not even apply for the NOC at that stage. During this time, KKR approached the Zimbabwe star with a proper offer and clear paperwork. So, he accepted it and moved to the IPL.

Aakash Chopra calls PSL punishment harsh on Muzarabani

Chopra feels that this situation has been handled poorly and questioned the PSL and PCB on how a player can be blamed for breaking a contract that was never actually signed. He also called the punishment given to the bowler very harsh.

The cricket pandit further explained, “They say, Khisyani Billi Khamma Noche. This is absolutely right. That saying is sitting in the right place. Why? Because you did not sign the contract. Because you did not send the agreement. How will the thing that was not sent be signed? And it is really harsh. On two counts. First, ban for two years. This is generally a really harsh thing. In which your administrative clerical error is that you do not send a contract.”

He did not cheat: Chopra defends Muzarabani

Muzarabani has been facing heavy criticism, with many accusing him of betraying the PSL, and the commentator slammed those for blaming him without knowing all the facts.

Chopra signed off by saying, “And second, the amount of hate the poor guy is getting on social media. Hate is also useless these days. So much hate is getting the poor guy that he has cheated the Pakistan Super League. He did not cheat. This is not an agreement. That’s the reality.”

Read Also: “He’s career is over”: Fans furious after Ajinkya Rahane dismissed for second consecutive duck in IPL 2026

बंगाल चुनाव में हिंसा बर्दाश्त नहीं, चप्पे-चप्पे पर तैनात रहेंगी 2,193 क्विक रिस्पांस टीमें

By
admin
-
0
बंगाल चुनाव में हिंसा बर्दाश्त नहीं, चप्पे-चप्पे पर तैनात रहेंगी 2,193 क्विक रिस्पांस टीमें

बंगाल चुनाव में हिंसा बर्दाश्त नहीं, चप्पे-चप्पे पर तैनात रहेंगी 2,193 क्विक रिस्पांस टीमें

Quick Response Team Deployment: पश्चिम बंगाल विधानसभा चुनाव 2026 के पहले चरण को शांतिपूर्ण ढंग से संपन्न कराने के लिए निर्वाचन आयोग (ECI) ने सुरक्षा का अभेद्य किला तैयार किया है. मतदान के दौरान किसी भी प्रकार के हंगामे, मारपीट या हिंसक झड़प की सूचना मिलते ही क्विक रिस्पांस टीम (QRT) बिजली की गति से मौके पर पहुंचेगी.

23 अप्रैल को 152 विधानसभा सीट पर वोटिंग

आयोग के निर्देश पर तैयार की गयी यह स्पेशल फोर्स 23 अप्रैल को होने वाले पहले चरण के मतदान के दौरान 152 विधानसभा क्षेत्रों में मोर्चा संभालेगी. इस बार की QRT पहले के मुकाबले काफी अलग और अधिक शक्तिशाली होगी.

QRT में राज्य पुलिस और केंद्रीय बलों के कमांडो

अब तक के चुनावों में क्विक रिस्पांस टीम में केवल राज्य पुलिस के जवान होते थे. इस बार थोड़ा बदलाव किया गया है. प्रत्येक टीम में राज्य पुलिस के एसआई (SI) या एएसआई (ASI) रैंक के एक अधिकारी के साथ कम से कम 4 से 6 केंद्रीय सुरक्षा बल (CAPF) के जवान तैनात रहेंगे. संवेदनशील इलाकों में जवानों की संख्या और भी अधिक हो सकती है.

बंगाल की खबरें पढ़ने के लिए यहां क्लिक करें

हाई-टेक निगरानी की व्यवस्था

इस बार QRT की गाड़ियों में कैमरे लगाये गये हैं. यह टीम सीधे सेक्टर ऑफिस और कंट्रोल रूम के संपर्क में रहेगी, जिससे हर गतिविधि की लाइव मॉनिटरिंग की जा सकेगी.

इसे भी पढ़ें : बंगाल चुनाव में फर्जी वोटिंग रोकने के लिए AI और ‘बॉडी कैम’ का पहरा, बूथों पर 100 मीटर की ‘लक्ष्मण रेखा’

मुर्शिदाबाद और मेदिनीपुर में सबसे भारी तैनाती

आयोग ने संवेदनशीलता को देखते हुए जिलों में टीमों का आवंटन किया है. सबसे ज्यादा 288 टीमें मुर्शिदाबाद में तैनात की गयीं हैं. मुर्शिदाबाद पुलिस जिला में 219 और जंगीपुर पुलिस जिला में 69 टीमें शामिल हैं. पूर्व मेदिनीपुर में 253 और पश्चिम मेदिनीपुर में 248 टीमें मोर्चा संभालेंगी. बांकुड़ा में 180, बीरभूम में 161, मालदा में 157, पुरुलिया में 139, कूचबिहार में 133 और आसनसोल-दुर्गापुर कमिश्नरेट में 113 टीमें तैनात रहेंगी. उत्तर दिनाजपुर के इस्लामपुर और रायगंज में भी बड़े पैमाने पर QRT की तैनाती की गयी है.

इसे भी पढ़ें : कोलकाता पुलिस के DC शांतनु सिन्हा विश्वास के घर ED की दबिश, ‘सोना पप्पू’ से कनेक्शन की जांच

हल्दिया और कांथी के SDPO बदले गये

चुनाव से ठीक पहले निर्वाचन आयोग ने प्रशासनिक फेरबदल की प्रक्रिया भी तेज कर दी है. आयोग ने हल्दिया के एसडीपीओ के रूप में आईपीएस आलोक कुमार और कांथी के एसडीपीओ के रूप में अतनु घोषाल की नियुक्ति की है. दोनों को तत्काल कार्यभार संभालने का आदेश दिया गया है. इससे पहले मुर्शिदाबाद के बेलडांगा में भी फेरबदल किया गया था.

इसे भी पढ़ें

बंगाल चुनाव में ‘किंगमेकर’ बनेंगे 1.40 करोड़ हिंदी भाषी मतदाता, 50 सीटों पर टिकी TMC और BJP की निगाहें

चुनाव आयोग का सोशल मीडिया पर डिजिटल स्ट्राइक! फेक AI कंटेंट पर एक्शन, 11 हजार से ज्यादा पोस्ट हटाये

8 बार के विधायक के पास नहीं थी गाड़ी, पत्नी के गहने गिरवी रख बनाया मकान, तंगहाल परिवार को है लखन बागदी पर नाज

पीएम मोदी ने बंगाल की 40 सीटों को साधा, कहा- TMC के गुंडे सरेंडर कर दें, 4 मई के बाद किसी को बख्शा नहीं जायेगा

The post बंगाल चुनाव में हिंसा बर्दाश्त नहीं, चप्पे-चप्पे पर तैनात रहेंगी 2,193 क्विक रिस्पांस टीमें appeared first on Prabhat Khabar.

Europe’s age identification app that EU chief told world ‘will keep our children safe’ hacked in ‘under 2 minutes’; researcher tells what’s very wrong with the app – The Times of India

By
admin
-
0
Europe’s age identification app that EU chief told world ‘will keep our children safe’ hacked in ‘under 2 minutes’; researcher tells what’s very wrong with the app – The Times of India

Europe's age identification app that EU chief told world 'will keep our children safe' hacked in 'under 2 minutes'; researcher tells what’s very wrong with the app

The European Union’s (EU) new Age Verification app has reportedly been hacked with little to no effort. The all-new app was launched by the European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen recently. “This app will allow users to prove their age when accessing online platforms. Just like shops ask for proof of age for people buying alcoholic beverages,” von der Leyen told journalists in Brussels. In simple words, the app is part of an initiative by the European Commission to standardise age checks across online services. The app reportedly uses the same model adopted during the Covid pandemic, when Brussels developed a tool allowing people to prove they had been vaccinated as countries reopened after lockdowns, she said.As per EU officials, once it becomes available, users would be able to download it from an online store, set it up with their passport or ID card and then use it to prove they are a certain age. The 27-country EU has some of the world’s strictest rules regulating the digital space, with multiple probes ongoing into the impact on children of platforms including Instagram and TikTok. “It is our duty to protect our children in the online world, just as we do in the offline world, and to do that effectively, we need a harmonised European approach,” she said.

Paul Moore tells what is fundamentally wrong with EU’s app

Just days after its official unveiling, security researcher Paul Moore has claimed to have hacked into it in under two minutes. Pointing to glaring security holes he said that passport photos were stored unencrypted and he was able to bypass PIN protection with a text editor.In a long post, Moore wrote what is fundamentally wrong with the EU’s age verification app. Let’s shift focus and explain why the #EU #AgeVerification concept is fundamentally flawed.Assume:1. The production app is released.2. It’s 100% secure, 100% private (fantasy land, but stick with me)3. It cryptographically challenges every step, including hardware attestation which requires a physical device.4. Every single other attack vector in the surrounding environment is somehow magically patched.aka – it’s working exactly as intended/designed.It does not protect against a relay attack.This is a threat they considered and somewhat addressed here: https://github.com/eu-digital-identity-wallet/eudi-doc-architecture-and-reference-framework/blob/main/docs/architecture-and-reference-framework-main.mdWith the current design, there’s nothing preventing someone running a verification-as-a-service; a remote Android device which returns a valid attestation. Remember, it’s not returning “I am over 18”, it returns “someone is over 18”. Neither the verifier, nor the app has any way to link the session ID to a physical device.Their own docs state this clearly:Remote Cross-Device Presentation:“Note that the Wallet Instance does not see any difference between the cross-device flow and the same-device flow. In both cases, it receives an OpenID4VP-compliant presentation request over the Wallet Instance-platform API described in the previous section.”This is a known & well-understood attack vector in all remote credential presentation models; it’s just not mitigated in this one… primarily because they can’t. CTAP 2.2 won’t work with all app flows, hardware attestation doesn’t mitigate relay attacks, on-demand liveness detection would be too intrusive & potentially privacy-invasive & timing calculations don’t reveal anything useful… all the available options to resolve this break the core design; completely anonymous age verification.The Architecture & Reference Framework (ARF) is technically sound in some respects. They considered external threat actors and discussed solutions to mitigate them, including ZKP. However, the EC applied the wrong threat model, thus arriving at the wrong conclusion.Yes, you need to protect against malicious verifiers, phishing sites, session hijacks, data brokers et al… but that’s addressing external threats, it doesn’t protect the architecture from the user itself.In virtually every other scenario, the user and system’s interests are aligned; protect my biometric asset at all costs.Specifically for age verification, most users do not want to present ID simply to access a website, so whilst the system may adequately protect from external threats, if the user wants to bypass the system, they can… and the architecture doesn’t consider this.Every single applied mitigation assumes the user is the protected party, not the threat actor.To those people claiming “it requires physical access to the device and root, this is BS/hyperbole”, you too applied the wrong threat model & completely missed the point. These disclosures demonstrate that you, the user, are the threat actor they haven’t considered.You have your device.You can root your device.You can create a chrome extension, just as I did.Ironically, it’s precisely those under 18 who can’t pass verification who are motivated to bypass it.So where does that leave us?A system which replaces “I am over 18” with “someone is over 18”, with absolutely no guarantee that it’s true… which is the entire purpose of the app.

How EU’s app fails to keep users’ data safe

In another post on Twitter, Moore further went into what’s wrong with the app. He said, “It’s not easy to visualize the relay attack against the #EU #AgeVerification app from a user’s perspective, so here it is:”Even if the app works exactly as designed, the website & verification process is entirely decoupled & ‘anonymous’The architecture assumes you’ll send the request to your device, which contains your biometric data. But, it can go to any device, anywhere in the world… and because the phone has no way to know who initiated the process, the child still passes age verification.The assertion is the user is over 18. In reality, the app is responding to say the owner of this Android device is over 18. It doesn’t know who the user is… how can it know their age?This is the current design, not a bug.They thought the ISO/IEC 18013-7 Annex C/DC API upgrade would protect against this, but CTAP only protects against external attackers, not the user wanting to bypass the system themselves – hence my description that we’ve replaced “I am over 18” with “someone is over 18” and it’s supposedly better.If (more likely when) this is exploited, will company Directors/staff still face fines, legal action or imprisonment for not protecting children?Once you’ve signed in, websites are highly unlikely to ask for age verification again… so this attack, even if it could be mitigated in some way (I can’t see how) only applies to new verifications.

1...678...2,683Page 7 of 2,683