Ahead of the release of Chhaava, Vicky Kaushal paid a visit to the Grishneshwar Temple in Chatrapati Sambhaji Nagar to offer prayers.

Chhava is an adaptation of the Marathi novel Chhava by Shivaji Sawant, on life of Maratha king Chatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj.

RBI MPC

MSF, Bank Rates adjusted to 6.50%
While the SDF rate is 6.0%.

RBI aims for stable inflation, expecting further moderation in FY26, with economic growth projected to recover.

Karnataka High Court to shortly pronounce its order on the petition filed by former CM BS Yediyurappa seeking to quash a case registered against him under the POCSO Act.

Justice M Nagaprasanna to pronounce order.

Further details awaited...

Chirag Paswan and Chandrashekhar Azad candidly pose outside the Parliament today.

Order:

Petition is allowed in part. Order of taking cognizance stands obliterated. The crime and investigation and final report remains intact. Matter remitted back to the trial court. All contentions remain open.

Karnataka HC grants him anticipatory bail.

The High court though refuses to quash the POCSO case against the Former CM.

Case pertains to allegations of sexual assault on a 17 yr old girl at his residence in Feb 2024.

The Supreme Court is currently hearing
Tamil Nadu Govt's plea AGAINST Governor
Dr RN Ravi for sending 12 Bills to the President for reconsideration after withholding assent for 3 years.

The whole argument in court is going around the Article 200 of the Indian Constitution which gives the Governor the power to decide whether to approve, withhold, or reserve a bill passed by the state legislature.

AG: reads a doc on Art 200 interpretation

AG: where does one find express words on how the Governor would act

Justice J Pardiwala: you have brought out a situation where you want to say something on repugnancy once and all. if we accept an argument, we will have to say something. if we have to enter into that arena, we will

AG: when the Governor send it to President, the president says he witholds it. What happens to the Presidential assent? ....will the President be called to ask why he didn't give assent or did he concur? ...this is nothing but political thicket

The Supreme Court has upheld the Kerala HC's ruling, allowing an FIR based on witness statements in the Malayalam cinema Sexual exploitation case.

The court stated that criminal law permits such actions, clearing the police to proceed with their investigation.

Celebrations continue at Sangam.

39.74 Crore Devotees take 'Amrit Snan' at #MahaKumbh2025 in Prayagraj.

Late business tycoon Ratan Tata's Will left nearly a 1/3 of his residual assets worth Rs 500 crore to Mohini Mohan Dutta, a person little-known to the family or billionaire-philanthropist's inner circle.

Mohini Mohan Dutta, a Jamshedpur-based entrepreneur, is the co-owner of Stallion, which later became a part of Tata Services. Before the merger, Mr Dutta had an 80% stake in Stallion, while Tata Industries owned the remaining 20%.

Mr Dutta, believed to have had a nearly six-decade association with Mr Tata, was reportedly an invitee to Ratan Tata's birth anniversary celebrations held at NCPA in Mumbai in December 2024. The event was attended only by close associates and family members

Mr Tata's will, which was made public approx two weeks after his death, allocated wealth among several beneficiaries, including his brother, half-sisters, his dedicated household staff, and his executive assistant Shantanu Naidu. Mr Tata also made several provisions to ensure unlimited care for his pet dog, Tito. The stakes in Tata Sons were transferred to the Ratan Tata Endowment Trust.

The Indian Army cancels orders for 200 logistics drones from Chennai-based firm Dhaksha Drones over use of Chinese components. The deal had been paused in August last year.