Indian shooter Manu Bhaker and wrestler Aman Sehrawat are expected to have their Paris Olympics bronze medals replaced due to deterioration. The International Olympic Committee and Monnaie de Paris are addressing the issue, ensuring identical replacements with the original engravings for affected athletes. Similarly, Aman’s bronze medal has shown signs of fading, though the wrestler has yet to file a formal complaint.
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Tata Capital's board has approved plans for an IPO to list by September, comprising fresh shares and stake-sale, potentially valued at $1.7 billion. This move complies with RBI's mandate for 'upper-layer' NBFCs. Tata Sons, holding 93% of Tata Capital, plans to sell shares to support other ventures, while maintaining a significant stake post-listing. A rights offering worth Rs 1,504 crore has also been approved.
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Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena has issued an order mandating that no files, documents, or computer hardware be removed from the Delhi Secretariat without permission from the General Administration Department, citing security concerns. Branch in-charges in all departments are directed to ensure the safety of records and documents.
A blast during Friday prayers in a mosque in Nowshera, KP province, Pakistan, has caused several casualties. Emergency services and law enforcement are on the scene investigating the incident, which is initially suspected to be a suicide attack, as reported by KP's Inspector General Zulfiqar Hameed.
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Pune police arrested Dattatray Ramdas Gade, accused of raping a woman inside a bus at Swargate bus station. A ligature mark was found on his neck, suggesting a suicide attempt. Gade, with prior criminal records, was traced and caught in a paddy field after a massive manhunt involving drones and canine units.
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