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Citigroup recommends buying Divis Laboratories, citing reasonable valuations and sector tailwinds. JP Morgan maintains an underweight rating on Mazgaon Dockyard due to weak quarterly numbers and order delays. Morgan Stanley has an equal weight rating on Wipro, viewing its recent acquisition as revenue-accretive but margin-dilutive.

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Citigroup recommends buying Divis Laboratories, citing reasonable valuations and sector tailwinds. JP Morgan maintains an underweight rating on Mazgaon Dockyard due to weak quarterly numbers and order delays. Morgan Stanley has an equal weight rating on Wipro, viewing its recent acquisition as revenue-accretive but margin-dilutive.

The casualties till now include a 20 year-old woman, who died after debris struck a portion of her house, while an elderly man has been reported missing and is feared drowned. Officials added that rescue and restoration work was being carried out on a war-footing, with round-the-clock clearing of debris, repair of damaged infrastructure and identification of safe locations for resettlement.

Drinking water projects damaged, power supply affected in Chamoli

The casualties till now include a 20 year-old woman, who died after debris struck a portion of her house, while an elderly man has been reported missing and is feared drowned. Officials added that rescue and restoration work was being carried out on a war-footing, with round-the-clock clearing of debris, repair of damaged infrastructure and identification of safe locations for resettlement.

Till now, in the case of acquittal of an accused by trial court or high court, either the state or complainant had the right to file an appeal. A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and K V Viswanathan last week extended the right to appeal against acquittal of accused to two more categories of people - those who suffered injury or losses in the crime and legal heirs of victims of the crime.

Precedent-setting ruling: SC allows crime victims, their heirs to appeal against acquittal

Till now, in the case of acquittal of an accused by trial court or high court, either the state or complainant had the right to file an appeal. A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and K V Viswanathan last week extended the right to appeal against acquittal of accused to two more categories of people - those who suffered injury or losses in the crime and legal heirs of victims of the crime.

Taunting husband for not having job is cruelty, ground for divorce: Chhattisgarh HC

A petition with over 2.2 million signatures urges leniency for Harjinder Singh, an Indian man facing vehicular homicide charges in Florida after a fatal crash. Singh, who entered the US illegally in 2018, is accused of causing the death of three people. While some support leniency, citing it as an accident, others argue for equal justice.

Florida truck crash: 2.2 million sign petition for Indian-origin Harjinder Singh leniency

A petition with over 2.2 million signatures urges leniency for Harjinder Singh, an Indian man facing vehicular homicide charges in Florida after a fatal crash. Singh, who entered the US illegally in 2018, is accused of causing the death of three people. While some support leniency, citing it as an accident, others argue for equal justice.

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“PM Modi wanted to know about the ground situation. Therefore, I came here to meet the injured. I also wanted to visit Chishoti village, but unfortunately there was a landslide on the road. Now I am going to Raj Bhavan, where I will talk to the affected people through videoconferencing," he said.

PM concerned about Kishtwar cloudburst, so I am here: Rajnath

“PM Modi wanted to know about the ground situation. Therefore, I came here to meet the injured. I also wanted to visit Chishoti village, but unfortunately there was a landslide on the road. Now I am going to Raj Bhavan, where I will talk to the affected people through videoconferencing," he said.

In Jammu, at least 45 students of Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine were evacuated by State Disaster Response Force and police after floodwaters submerged the hostel complex ground floor, officials said. The rain also triggered a landslide on the Kishtwar-Padder road. The Ujh river in Kathua and the Basantar nullan in Samba were flowing above their danger levels, prompting a flood alert.

Rain havoc: Jammu records 2nd-highest single-day August rainfall in a century

In Jammu, at least 45 students of Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine were evacuated by State Disaster Response Force and police after floodwaters submerged the hostel complex ground floor, officials said. The rain also triggered a landslide on the Kishtwar-Padder road. The Ujh river in Kathua and the Basantar nullan in Samba were flowing above their danger levels, prompting a flood alert.

According to the report, bio-toilets in AC coaches were found to be in better condition than those in non-AC coaches. Passenger dissatisfaction exceeded 50% in five zones, including East Coast, Western, and Eastern Railways. In contrast, satisfaction levels crossed 90% in Northern and North Central Railways.

Cleanliness major irritant for long-distance train passengers: CAG audit

According to the report, bio-toilets in AC coaches were found to be in better condition than those in non-AC coaches. Passenger dissatisfaction exceeded 50% in five zones, including East Coast, Western, and Eastern Railways. In contrast, satisfaction levels crossed 90% in Northern and North Central Railways.

Prithvi Shaw, now representing Maharashtra, is making a strong statement ahead of the 2025-26 domestic season. Following a century against Chhattisgarh, the 25-year-old struck a fluent half-century against TNCA President’s XI, showcasing his attacking instincts. This innings further solidifies his comeback after a challenging previous season, as he aims for consistency with his new team.

Prithvi Shaw: After debut hundred, he hits second fifty-plus score for Maharashtra

Prithvi Shaw, now representing Maharashtra, is making a strong statement ahead of the 2025-26 domestic season. Following a century against Chhattisgarh, the 25-year-old struck a fluent half-century against TNCA President’s XI, showcasing his attacking instincts. This innings further solidifies his comeback after a challenging previous season, as he aims for consistency with his new team.

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Heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh have disrupted normal life, leading to road closures, power outages, and flooded homes. Hundreds of roads are blocked, including national highways, with Mandi and Kullu districts being the worst affected. The intense rainfall has triggered flash floods and landslides, causing significant damage and resulting in numerous casualties and substantial financial losses across the state.

Heavy rains force closure of 484 roads in Himachal; yellow alert till August 30

Heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh have disrupted normal life, leading to road closures, power outages, and flooded homes. Hundreds of roads are blocked, including national highways, with Mandi and Kullu districts being the worst affected. The intense rainfall has triggered flash floods and landslides, causing significant damage and resulting in numerous casualties and substantial financial losses across the state.

A devastating fire at the Indian Aroma restaurant in east London has led to the arrest of a 15-year-old boy and a 54-year-old man on suspicion of arson. The blaze, which occurred on Friday night, injured five people, leaving two in critical condition. CCTV footage reportedly shows masked individuals igniting the restaurant.

Arson attack on Indian restaurant in London: Teenager, man held; two injured remain critical

A devastating fire at the Indian Aroma restaurant in east London has led to the arrest of a 15-year-old boy and a 54-year-old man on suspicion of arson. The blaze, which occurred on Friday night, injured five people, leaving two in critical condition. CCTV footage reportedly shows masked individuals igniting the restaurant.

Raja Jackson, son of Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, violently attacked Stuart Smith at a Knokx Pro Wrestling event, resulting in Smith being hospitalized. The incident, initially planned as part of the show, escalated when Raja delivered unplanned heavy punches, knocking Smith unconscious. Rampage Jackson apologized, revealing Raja was recovering from a concussion, while Smith is now recovering.

Raja Jackson under fire: Dangerous attack on Stuart Smith; massive online backlash erupts

Raja Jackson, son of Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, violently attacked Stuart Smith at a Knokx Pro Wrestling event, resulting in Smith being hospitalized. The incident, initially planned as part of the show, escalated when Raja delivered unplanned heavy punches, knocking Smith unconscious. Rampage Jackson apologized, revealing Raja was recovering from a concussion, while Smith is now recovering.