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Uday Kotak, founder of Kotak Mahindra Bank, urged India to reduce its reliance on foreign capital and cultivate a robust domestic pool of long-term risk capital for true self-reliance. He emphasized that companies should prioritize building businesses with a three-to-five-year vision over short-term stock price fluctuations, advocating for stronger domestic private equity and venture capital ecosystems.

India must cut reliance on foreign capital & build a strong domestic pool: Uday Kotak

Bihar has unveiled a list of 225 fire hot zones after assessing existing safety protocols. The primary culprit behind these hazards? Short circuits. In response, officials are pushing for thorough electrical safety audits, particularly in sensitive sites such as hospitals and coaching centers.

In an innovative move, Bihar is introducing the 'Ganga Prahari Aapda Mitra Scheme' to address the pressing issue of drowning in its waterways. This program will equip local youth from river-adjacent communities with essential swimming skills and life-saving techniques.

A man and his two sons were arrested in Sundargarh for allegedly beating a villager to death with an iron rod and dumping his body in a pond. The victim's wife filed a complaint after suspicion arose regarding the accused. Postmortem revealed head and multiple injuries, leading to the confession and recovery of the weapon.

An 18-year-old youth, Mankush Meena, was allegedly kidnapped and murdered in Rajasthan's Sawai Madhopur district following a dispute over a mobile phone. His body, found with injury marks, was recovered near Selu crossroads. Police are investigating the incident, with the accused currently absconding.

Veteran actor Nana Patekar, aged 76, has captivated the internet with a viral video showcasing his impressive tricep dips. Photographer Atul Kasbekar shared the clip, revealing Nana effortlessly completed 15 reps, defying age-related expectations. Fans lauded his strength, with some humorously referencing his iconic character Uday Shetty. This display of fitness follows his recent appearances in multiple Bollywood films.

Tanishaa Mukerji, daughter of veteran actor Tanuja and sister of Bollywood star Kajol, recently opened up about the intense physical transformation she underwent for Neal 'n' Nikki and the health issues that followed. The actress, who starred opposite Uday Chopra in the 2005 film produced by Yash Raj Films, revealed that producer Aditya Chopra had asked her to get toned for the role. However, the strict routine she followed later resulted in a hormonal imbalance.

Congress on Wednesday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the NEET-UG controversy, saying he “can’t even stop paper leaks”, and demanded the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan along with a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) probe into the alleged paper leak scandal. The party also sought compensation for affected students after the cancellation of the examination.

Stand-up comedian Sarat Uday's show in Bengaluru was disrupted by alleged TDP protesters over past jokes about Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu. Despite an earlier apology, Uday was forced to apologize again on stage. The party president condemned the protest but cautioned against comments on sensitive issues.