Prime Minister Narendra Modi wore a red and yellow striped turban and brown bandhgala jacket for the 76th Republic Day celebrations. His notable fashion choices have consistently featured vibrant turbans. Modi extended Republic Day greetings and emphasized the importance of democracy and unity. In past appearances, he has donned distinctive turbans from various Indian states, showcasing traditional textiles and styles.
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Three days after Saif Ali Khan was stabbed, Bandra police recovered the final piece of the broken knife near Bandra Talao. The accused, Shariful Fakir, had discarded the weapon after the attack at the actor’s residence. Fakir will appear in court after completing five days in custody, with all evidence sent for forensic analysis.
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Private banks like Kotak Bank and RBL Bank are experiencing higher defaults in the microfinance sector. Kotak Bank reported a 10% rise in net profit, but its microfinance arm saw significant losses. Similarly, RBL Bank saw an 86% drop in net profit due to increased provisions for microfinance loans. Industry-wide challenges are anticipated to stabilize in the coming quarters.
A 28-year-old Bangladeshi woman working as domestic help was found dead on Kalkere lakebed in Bengaluru, suspected to have been sexually abused and murdered. She was strangled and bludgeoned. The victim's husband reported her missing after she failed to return home. The authorities suspect illegal immigration and are investigating the case.