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‘Was helping citizens, had no grudge against doctor’: Shiv Sena corporator seeks bail | Mumbai News

‘Was helping citizens, had no grudge against doctor’: Shiv Sena corporator seeks bail | Mumbai News

3 min readMumbaiJul 14, 2026 01:06 AM IST Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre, who was arrested for allegedly assaulting a doctor and nurses at the Dombivli civic hospital, applied for bail citing that he did not have any personal grudge against the doctor and was “helping citizens in his capacity as a public representative.” The bail plea cited health concerns faced by Mhatre including that he only has one kidney and suffers from high blood pressure. On Monday, Mhatre and three associates, who were also arrested in the case, were sent to judicial custody. The Thane city police presented Mhatre before a court via video conferencing citing possible law and order problems. “Mhatre and his three associates were produced before the court and remanded in judicial custody. His lawyer has applied for bail” a senior officer said. Mhatre’s lawyer Sanjay Dhanke said that since there was no recovery to be made from the accused by the police, they did not seek his custody. Shastrinagar Hospital in Dombivli, Thane; (inset) Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre. The lawyer …

Deool Band director on Shah Rukh’s trolling for helping film: ‘Where’s Hindu-Muslim in this?’ | Bollywood News

Deool Band director on Shah Rukh’s trolling for helping film: ‘Where’s Hindu-Muslim in this?’ | Bollywood News

4 min readNew DelhiJul 8, 2026 04:53 PM IST Just two weeks ago, Shah Rukh Khan made headlines after Marathi filmmaker-actor Pravin Tarde revealed that the superstar had waived off a Rs 42 lakh bill for the Digital Cinema Package (DCP) of Deool Band 2, helping the film secure a theatrical release. Since then, the film has gone on to gross nearly Rs 100 crore at the global box office. While many praised Shah Rukh’s gesture, a set of trolls questioned why a Muslim actor had helped release a film centred on a Hindu deity. Responding to the criticism, Tarde had a firm message: kindness needs to be acknowledged. Speaking on the podcast Podkatta, Tarde said, “What is the Hindu-Muslim issue in this? He is a part of the film industry, and so am I. We approached his company seeking a discount because we only had Rs 12–13 lakh, while the bill was around Rs 43 lakh. Shah Rukh asked his team whether the film was good. They told him it was an excellent film, …

Liesl Issues Warnings, Cassius Gets A Tempting Offer While Sonny Lends A Helping Hand

Liesl Issues Warnings, Cassius Gets A Tempting Offer While Sonny Lends A Helping Hand

General Hospital Weekly Spoilers (Photo Credit: X) The previous episode of General Hospital saw Valentin making a romantic gesture for Carly. On the other hand, Ethan accepted a new mission. Molly offered some wise counsel while Charlotte opened up to Carly. And then last but not least, Michael cautioned Brook Lynn amidst all the drama. From defense and shockers to offers and warnings, the fans have plenty to look forward to on the soap opera. Here’s what the audience can expect from the upcoming week on General Hospital when they tune in to ABC to watch the daytime drama series revolving around Port Charles residents. General Hospital: Spoilers Of The Week Monday, June 1, 2026 The first episode of the week features Nina visiting Brennan at the Turning Woods center. How will this meeting fare? Laura and Sonny turn to Lucas. Is this for help regarding Sidwell? Ric advises Tracy. Is this about Brook Lynn, Chase, and Phoebe? Dante confides in Liz while Carly defends Lulu. Tuesday, June 2, 2026 Michael manipulates Willow. Is he …

‘Shouldn’t be punished for helping Muslim’: AAP leader backs ‘Mohammad’ Deepak, offers ₹50,000 help to keep gym afloat

‘Shouldn’t be punished for helping Muslim’: AAP leader backs ‘Mohammad’ Deepak, offers ₹50,000 help to keep gym afloat

Aam Aadmi Party leader Sanjay Singh has come out in support of ‘Mohammad’ Deepak, an Uttarakhand gym owner who says he is struggling to keep his business running following a high-profile incident in Kotdwar earlier this year. Deepak Kumar alias Mohammad Deepak is allegedly facing financial hardships. (PTI) Deepak Kumar came to national attention after intervening in a dispute involving an elderly Muslim shopkeeper and a group linked to the Hindu nationalist group, Bajrang Dal. Now, the gym owner says mounting financial pressure, including four months of unpaid rent, may force him to sell equipment and leave the city. “No person should be punished for helping an elderly Muslim for the sake of humanity,” Singh wrote on X. “Deepak’s gym is on the verge of closing today. Help Deepak, I have assisted him with 50 thousand from my salary. You too extend a helping hand; good people’s morale should remain high.” What started the issue On January 26, alleged members of Bajrang Dal objected to the name of a garment shop, ‘Baba School Garments,’ run …

Assembly election 2026 results: Congress mulls helping Vijay form ‘secular’ government in Tamil Nadu after he reaches out for support

Assembly election 2026 results: Congress mulls helping Vijay form ‘secular’ government in Tamil Nadu after he reaches out for support

Congress mulls helping Vijay form ‘secular’ govt in Tamil Nadu after he reaches out for support Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam president C. Joseph Vijay on Tuesday (May 5, 2026) reached out to the Congress, a constituent of the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance, seeking support to form the government in Tamil Nadu, as the debutant emerged as the single largest party in the Assembly, winning 108 seats, falling short of a simple majority in the 234-member House.  The national party, which won five seats, hinted it could extend support. In New Delhi, All India Congress Committee general secretary K.C. Venugopal confirmed that the TVK has formally sought Congress backing.  According to TVK sources, Vijay and senior leaders of the party have sought an appointment to meet Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Wednesday (May 6, 2026).  Being the leader of the single largest party, Vijay is likely to either stake a claim or seek additional time to form government. It remains to be seen whether Vijay would seek the support of any other allies of the DMK or …

Candace Owens-Laura Loomer doxxing: Is Loomer’s fiance helping? ‘Andrew Jacob Simpson’ claim comes up

Candace Owens-Laura Loomer doxxing: Is Loomer’s fiance helping? ‘Andrew Jacob Simpson’ claim comes up

Conservative podcaster Candace Owens launched a scathing attack on far-right influencer Laura Loomer, after claiming that the latter had doxxed the former. Loomer, who has often been at odds with Owens, found ties worsening even more when the latter criticized President Donald Trump amid the Iran war. Loomer, who’s known for being a staunch Trump ally, put Owens squarely in her sights. Candace Owens claimed Laura Loomer’s fiance might be helping her doxx Owens and her family. (X/@LangmanVince, X/@JayTC53) In recent days, this attack has branched out to Owens’ husband George Farmer as well, who Loomer has accused of being in an accident. She also shared an alleged mugshot of Farmer and questioned whether Owens’ husband should be deported. Now, Owens, who’s somewhat of a firebrand herself on social media, has hit back. In the process, she seemingly revealed the identity of Loomer’s fiance. The far-right influencer had thus far taken great care to keep his name a secret so that he’d not get caught up in politics. However, with Loomer’s attacks being focused on …

How the University of Tennessee’s agricultural college is helping FIFA bring consistency to grass on football World Cup pitches?

How the University of Tennessee’s agricultural college is helping FIFA bring consistency to grass on football World Cup pitches?

4 min readApr 26, 2026 08:38 PM IST More Americans get screaming notices for unsatisfactorily mowed front lawns than parking tickets. They may not be batshit crazy about football or soccer, but Americans can get ridiculously pedantic and particular about their front yard grass or turf lawns. So when FIFA faced a knotty issue – eight of the sixteen stadiums hosting the World Cup were designed for artificial turf—and FIFA only used natural turf, USA’s ace grass experts were summoned. The University of Tennessee (UT), Knoxville’s world-renowned turfgrass experts led a first-of-its-kind research collaboration with Michigan State University and FIFA, the global governing body for soccer, to set up the pitches. While the uneven bounce at Pan-Am drew criticism, the UT were confronted with the eventual question. “How can a soccer ball bounce the same on a pitch in Vancouver, Canada, and in Mexico City?” the UT website writes. So through a five-year research project, UT’s expert turfgrass team developed turfgrass systems along with irrigation, maintenance, and testing methods to produce identical pitches that were …

Two visually impaired lawyers helping people find their way to justice, one phone call at a time | Legal News

Two visually impaired lawyers helping people find their way to justice, one phone call at a time | Legal News

In Marvel’s fictional world, Daredevil, a blind lawyer with superhero strength, moves through courtrooms and guards the city streets with effortless precision. Cut to real life, and we have advocates like Amar Jain and Rahul Bajaj – both blind – who have dedicated themselves to making justice accessible to those who may otherwise struggle to secure it. Procedural complexities and limited access to legal aid continue to plague India’s justice system, particularly for the underprivileged, who toil to navigate structural, financial, and educational barriers. It was to plug this very gap that Delhi-based Jain and Bajaj set up ‘Justice Connect’ last year – a weekly, pro bono initiative that offers free legal aid to individuals through a structured phone consultation. One hour, many voices – how it all began Jain had just stepped into law school when, on the third day, he received a call from an acquaintance seeking legal advice about a potential divorce. Barely a full-fledged law student, but people were already turning to him for help. It didn’t take long for him …

MEA says India helping stranded citizens in Iran amid West Asia conflict

MEA says India helping stranded citizens in Iran amid West Asia conflict

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday said India is actively working to assist its nationals stranded in Iran while simultaneously addressing concerns related to maritime safety and the country’s energy security amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, reported news agency IANS. During a weekly media briefing in New Delhi, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the government is closely monitoring the evolving situation and has taken several steps to support Indian citizens currently in Iran. Several Indian nationals return home amid tensions Jaiswal said India has around 9,000 citizens currently residing in Iran, including students, seafarers, professionals, businesspeople and pilgrims. Following earlier advisories issued by Indian authorities, several Indian nationals—particularly students—have already returned to India. The government is continuing to facilitate the safe relocation and evacuation of others who wish to leave the country, reported IANS. “We have around 9,000 Indian nationals in Iran. Following advisories issued earlier, several Indian nationals, especially students, have already returned home,” Jaiswal said, reported IANS. He also informed that several Indians based in Tehran, including students and …

How India’s Oil Strategy Is Helping Prevent A Global Price Shock Amid Strait Of Hormuz Crisis | India News

How India’s Oil Strategy Is Helping Prevent A Global Price Shock Amid Strait Of Hormuz Crisis | India News

Last Updated:March 12, 2026, 15:03 IST India’s decision to continue buying Russian crude ensures that these supplies remain part of the global market. India is currently the world’s third-largest oil importer and one of the biggest refining hubs. (Representational image) The war in West Asia has triggered one of the most serious disruptions to global oil supply routes in years. Rising tensions between Iran, the United States and Israel have affected shipping through the Strait of Hormuz — a narrow maritime passage that carries a significant share of the world’s crude oil trade. Attacks on vessels and fears of mines in the waterway have already slowed tanker traffic, raising concerns about a sudden spike in oil prices worldwide. Against this backdrop, India has unexpectedly emerged as a stabilising force in the global oil market. The role was acknowledged publicly by US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor, who praised New Delhi for continuing to purchase crude oil even as supply chains face disruption. “India has been a great partner in maintaining stable oil prices around the …