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18 Jul

Sushant Singh Rajput’s demise has sparked debates on nepotism, insider Vs outsiders

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Here's what Shekhar Kapur has to say after R Balki asks to find a better actor than Ranbir Kapoor or Alia Bhatt Sushant Singh Rajput's demise has sparked debates on nepotism, insider Vs outsiders, camps in Bollywood and more. And a recent interview, filmmaker R Balki talked more on this subject. He said that it happens everywhere and not just the film industry. He further added that there are pros and cons of it. The director also stated that he will be ready to talk about it when he finds better actors than Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor in Bollywood.Now, filmmaker Shekhar Kapur has commented on R Balki's statement. In…

18 Jul

Happy birthday, Smriti Mandhana!

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Happy birthday, Smriti Mandhana! One of India women team's most consistent batters, Smriti Mandhana turned 24 on Saturday. India women's cricketer Smriti Mandhana is celebrating her 24th birthday today and the cricket fraternity is taking to social media to wish her. The left-handed batter is one of the most consistent players for the Indian team and has been a mainstay for the side ever since making her debut in 2013.She has so far featured in 51 ODIs and 75 T20Is and has scored 2025 and 1716 runs in the two formats respectively. Mandhana also has four centuries to her name…

18 Jul

HDFC Bank’s profit rises

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The HDFC Bank, which is India’s largest private sector lender by market value, on Saturday announced that it has reported a net profit of Rs 6,658.62 crore for the quarter ended June 30 which is an increase of 19.58 per cent compared to the corresponding period in 2019. The HDFC Bank had clocked a net profit of Rs 5,568.16 crore in April-June 2019-20. In a statement, The company also said that its net interest income - or the difference between interest earned and interest paid - increased 17.84 per cent to Rs 15,665.42 crore in the June quarter. Its income…

18 Jul

Maharashtra Home Minister says no need for CBI investigation

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The untimely demise of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput is currently being investigated by Mumbai Police. However, a section of people have been demanding a CBI enquiry. However, Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh feels that there is no need for CBI intervention. Anil Deshmukh said that the Police do not suspect any foul play in relation to Sushant’s suicide. He said that he is aware of all the tweets and campaigns but doesn’t feel the need for a CBI probe. He said that the police did not see any foul play and the details of the investigation will be shared…

18 Jul

Bandhan Bank’s Q1FY21 Financial Result

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The Board of Directors of Bandhan Bank Ltd., at a meeting held in Kolkata approved its Financial Results for the Quarter ended June 30, 2020. While commenting on the bank’s performance, its Managing Director and CEO Mr. Chandra Shekhar Ghosh said, during the quarter, they have started collections post unlocking announced by the government. Overall Bank collections improved to 76% by end of June’20 compared to 29% in April’20. The bank continued to showcase the strengths of its retail deposit franchise with strong growth of 35% during this difficult time, especially CASA growing by over 47%. During the quarter the…

18 Jul

All-new Ariya to go on sale in mid-2021

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Nissan introduced its all-new Nissan Ariya. With this electric crossover SUV, the customers can travel farther while enjoying greater driving excitement, confidence and comfort, and connectivity. With an estimated range of up to 610 kilometers, the no-compromise Ariya is perfect for daily commutes and weekend road trips alike. With a 100% electric powertrain, the Ariya promises powerful acceleration and smooth, quiet operation. Drivers and passengers can relax and enjoy the ride thanks to autonomous driving technology, concierge-level assistance, seamless connectivity and a spacious, lounge-like interior. CEO Makoto Uchida and Chief Operating Officer Ashwani Gupta unveiled the Ariya to a global…

17 Jul

Raat Akeli Hai Trailer Release

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Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Radhika Apte have been a part of some seriously impressive projects like Manjhi: The Mountain Man and Sacred Games. Now, the duo are all set to treat the audience yet again with their latest project Raat Akeli Hai. The crime thriller releasing on July 31. Nawazuddin plays the role of police officer Jatil Yadav while Radhika plays one of the suspects in his case. Nawazuddin has been assigned to investigate a wealthy politician’s murder. While the family claims it’s an accident, his character is sure that there’s more to it. During the investigation, he begins to develop…

17 Jul

Sushant’s doctor interrogated by police

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Sushant Singh Rajput’s doctor Kersi Chavda under whom the actor was undergoing treatment has been summoned to the police station on 17th July. According to media reports, the psychiatrist has been questioned and his statements have been recorded for investigation purposes. Earlier reports also suggested that Chavda will be probed concerning Sushant’s mental state and any other medical history. He had been snapped in the afternoon hours by the paparazzi while arriving at the Bandra police station. And now, a few hours back, the psychiatrist has been clicked again while stepping out of the police station. From what appears in the…

17 Jul

PM said, ‘India’s recovery rate one of the best in world’

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the coronavirus pandemic has severely tested the resilience of countries across the world while asserting that India's response to the deadly infection is a "people's movement. Addressing the High-Level Segment of the United Nations Economic and Social Council Session 2020 via video conference, PM Modi said that India's grass-roots health system has helped the country ensure "one of the best recovery rates in the world". India has always prided itself as the first responder in the region - a friend in need noting that a SAARC COVID emergency fund has been created to help countries fight the…

17 Jul

Suspension of flights arriving at Kolkata

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The Kolkata airport authorities on Friday extended the suspension of flights arriving from six affected cities (Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Chennai, Nagpur and Ahmedabad) till July 31 as coronavirus cases continue to surge in the country and state. Bengal’s Covid-19 tally reached 38,011 on Friday after it reported a record single-day spike of 1,894 cases, while the toll jumped to 1,049 with 26 more deaths. The state now has 14,709 active Covid-19 cases, it said.