Budget 2026: CII pitches demand-led disinvestment plan; proposes four-step privatisation roadmap

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) suggested a four-fold privatisation process in their recommendations on the Union Budget 2026-27. They called for faster and more predictable disinvestment. The industry body claimed that a calibrated privatisation approach would help sustain capital expenditure and fund development priorities, particularly in sectors where private participation can improve efficiency, technology…

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Karen Read says she doesn’t ‘pay for meals’ as support continues after acquittal in John O’Keefe murder trial

Nearly a year after she was acquitted of murder charges in the death of her police officer boyfriend following two highly publicized trials, Karen Read said Friday that she still receives overwhelming support from legions of loyalists who believe she was framed. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and…

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Man fleeing police attacked by alligator before continuing his getaway, Louisiana authorities say

A man wanted for driving recklessly was attacked by an alligator but continued running from police before finally being arrested, Louisiana authorities said Monday. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Victor Rivas, 40, suffered injuries to his arms in the attack and was treated at a…

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Watch: What happened when 300 people came together to clean an ancient stepwell in Andhra |

teluguabbayikanth1/Instagram For years, an ancient stepwell in Andhra Pradesh’s Peapully Mandal lay buried under layers of garbage. What was once an important water structure had slowly turned into a dumping ground, choked with plastic waste, discarded food wrappers, coconut shells, turmeric sachets, leaf plates, and flower garlands from temple offerings.The gradual erosion of the heritage…

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Shocking end after 50 years: Famous pizza chain suddenly shuts all locations as bankruptcy filing triggers total collapse |

A well-known local pizza chain, Gina Maria’s Pizza, has reportedly closed its doors following a Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing. The business had been operating for around five decades before suddenly ceasing operations across all locations. The closure appears to have taken place without advance notice to customers, which left many regular diners surprised.Founded in 1975,…

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