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Get the appGetThe Minister of State for Finance stated that legitimate employee concerns regarding the sale of IDBI Bank have been addressed. The government clarified that the 2003 law does not restrict stake dilution in the bank. The IDBI stake sale is part of a significant banking merger and acquisition deal in India, involving major investors like Fairfax and Prem Watsa.
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WorldPhoto: Hindustan TimesEmirates flight EK 517, scheduled to depart Delhi for Dubai at 4:25 pm, was delayed after a bird strike incident. Bird strikes occur when birds collide with aircraft during flight, takeoff, or landing, potentially damaging engines or windshields and causing delays or emergency landings. Further details on the incident are awaited, according to ANI.
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SportsPhoto: NDTV CricketYuzvendra Chahal became the highest-paid spinner in IPL history after Punjab Kings bought him for Rs 18 crore in the 2025 auction, a 177% increase from his previous Rs 6.5 crore salary with Rajasthan Royals. On 'Baith & Bol with Aakash Chopra,' Chahal said people question big salaries for Indian players but not for overseas players. He emphasized his 15-year career and record as highest wicket-taker justify his pay.
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PoliticsPhoto: Amar UjalaAfter former principal Sandeep Ghosh of RG Kar Medical College received bail from the Supreme Court in a financial irregularity case, the victim's father questioned the accountability of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The case gained national attention following a rape and murder incident involving a female doctor in August 2024. The father expressed concerns over CBI's credibility and stressed the need for the agency to be held responsible, while acknowledging its independent status.
Amar Ujala··Kolkata
HealthPhoto: NDTVThe murder of activist Parvinder Singh Jhota in Mansa highlights that some chemists are openly selling banned, controlled, and habit-forming pills despite health department oversight. This undermines Punjab's efforts to combat drug abuse, revealing internal sabotage within the state's drug enforcement framework.
NDTV··Mansa
EntertainmentPhoto: NDTV MoviesAt the 47th anniversary of the Sivakumar Educational Trust in Chennai, actor Suriya urged students to prioritize their studies over social media reels. Drawing from his experience, he emphasized hard work, consistency, and resilience. Comparing life to filmmaking, he said setbacks are like multiple takes, encouraging students to keep trying. He warned that watching reels only shows stories, not real learning.
NDTV Movies··Chennai
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The Minister of State for Finance stated that legitimate employee concerns regarding the sale of IDBI Bank have been addressed. The government clarified that the 2003 law does not restrict stake dilution in the bank. The IDBI stake sale is part of a significant banking merger and acquisition deal in India, involving major investors like Fairfax and Prem Watsa.
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