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Anil, Boney & Sanjay Kapoor’s mother Nirmal Kapoor passes away at the age of 90

Anil, Boney & Sanjay Kapoor’s mother Nirmal Kapoor passes away at the age of 90

Anil Kapoor, Boney Kapoor, and Sanjay Kapoor's mother Nirmal Kapoor left for a heavenly abode on Friday.

She passed away at the age of 90 due to age-related issues. Nirmal breathed her last at 5.45 pm at Mumbai's Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital. Facing trouble with her health, Nirmal had been admitted to the hospital many times in the recent past.

A video is doing rounds on the internet that features Boney Kapoor, Anshula Kapoor, and others gathered at the Kapoor residence. Janhvi's rumored beau Shikhar Pahariya was also visible in the clip.

She is survived by three sons- Boney, Anil, and Sanjay, and daughter Reena Marwah. She was the wife of a well-known film producer Surinder Kapoor. While Boney is also a filmmaker, Anil and Sanjay are actors.

Illicit Trade Index: Pakistan loses Rs 3.4 trillion annually due to smuggling

Illicit Trade Index: Pakistan loses Rs 3.4 trillion annually due to smuggling

The menace of illicit trade is causing an annual revenue loss of Rs 3.4 trillion to Pakistan, about 30 per cent of which is due to the exploitation of the Afghan Transit Trade facility. The figures were revealed in the latest report on Illicit Trade Index where Pakistan is ranked at 101 out of 158 countries. The looting revenue loss stands over Rs 751 billion with tobacco trade alone causing loss of Rs 300 billion, every year.

The report titled 'Pakistan's Battle Against Illicit Trade: An Analysis of Challenges and Pathways to Resilience' warned that as many as five sectors are causing massive revenue losses to the national exchequer.

Launched jointly by the Police Research Institute of Market Economy (PRIME) and Transitional Alliance to Combat Illicit Trade (TRACIT), the report details how five sectors - namely tobacco; pharmaceuticals; tyres and lubricants; petrol and diesel; and tea - are causing major revenue losses to the national exchequer due to the consistent presence of illicit trade activities.

"Out of Rs 751 billion revenue losses, illicit tobacco is causing revenue loss of Rs 300 billion, pharmaceuticals Rs 60-65 billion, tyres and lubricants Rs 106 billion, petrol and diesel Rs 270 billion and tea Rs 10 billion on a per annum basis," the report states.

Swiggy shares hit 52-week low, fall over 43 pc this year

Swiggy shares hit 52-week low, fall over 43 pc this year

Swiggy’s share price touched a 52-week low on Friday, before recovering slightly to close at Rs 305.4, down by Rs 11, or 3.48 per cent, on the National Stock Exchange (NSE).

The stock has seen some pressure in recent weeks, with a three-day decline of 5.4 per cent, reflecting investor caution.

The company’s stock has been under pressure for several months and is showing no signs of recovery. In the last five days alone, Swiggy’s shares have fallen by Rs 17.85, or 5.52 per cent.

The trend has been even more concerning over a longer period. In the past month, the share price dropped by Rs 39.20, or 11.38 per cent.

Over the last six months, the fall has been deeper, with shares plunging by Rs 150.6, which is a 33.03 per cent drop.

Namibia records over 56,000 malaria cases since December: Health Minister

Namibia records over 56,000 malaria cases since December: Health Minister

Namibia has recorded 56,130 malaria cases and 95 deaths since the beginning of the current malaria season in December 2024, Health Minister Esperance Luvindao said.

Addressing the public in Oshakati town in northern Namibia, Luvindao said the outbreak has affected all 10 malaria-endemic regions of the country in the northern and northeastern parts, including Zambezi, Kavango East and West, Ohangwena, Omusati, and Oshikoto.

By April 20, at least 5,226 cases required hospitalisation, Luvindao said, noting that local transmission accounts for 81 per cent of all reported cases.

She said the high burden is due in part to favourable breeding conditions for mosquitoes during the rainy season.

LED BY CM ALL POLITICAL PARTIES OF STATE DISPLAY RARE SHOW OF UNITY TO SAVE WATERS OF STATE

LED BY CM ALL POLITICAL PARTIES OF STATE DISPLAY RARE SHOW OF UNITY TO SAVE WATERS OF STATE

On the initiative of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann all the political parties of the state on Friday displayed rare show of unity to condemn the draconian move of Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) to snatch waters of the state and pledged to take every step to save the waters of the state.

During a meeting called at Punjab Bhawan here today political leaders including former Speaker Rana KP Singh and former Minister Tript Rajinder Singh Bajwa from Congress, Akali stalwart Balwinder Singh Bhunder and former Minister Daljeet Singh Cheema from Shiromani Akali Dal, state BJP Chief Sunil Jakhar and former Minister Manoranjan Kalia from BJP, former MP and state BSP Chief Avtar Singh Karimpuri, Secretary CPM Sukhwinder Singh Sekhon and Secretary CPI Bant Singh Brar unequivocally hailed the Chief Minister for convening the meeting. They unanimously said that Bhagwant Singh Mann has taken a visionary decision to bring all the political parties on a single platform to save the waters of the state. They said that it is high time that the state government should explore all the legal, political and administrative measures to safeguard the interests of the state on the issue of river waters.

Two missiles fired from Yemen intercepted: Israeli military

Two missiles fired from Yemen intercepted: Israeli military

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Friday that it had intercepted two missiles fired from Yemen.

In the latest incident this afternoon, air raid sirens were activated in northern Israel, as the IDF stated that it is examining the outcome of interception efforts targeting a ballistic missile. No injuries or damage have been reported so far.

It follows the IDF's interception of a missile also launched from Yemen early Friday morning. Israel's national emergency service, MDA, said in a statement that there were no reports of casualties, except for a man who was bruised on his way to a shelter, news agency reported.

Women’s ODI tri-series: Madara, Samarawickrama lead SL to five-wicket win over SA

Women’s ODI tri-series: Madara, Samarawickrama lead SL to five-wicket win over SA

Seamer Malki Madara picked a superb 4-50 in just her second 50-over game, before Harshitha Samarawickrama top-scored with 77 to help Sri Lanka register a five-wicket win over South Africa to grab their first win of the women’s ODI tri-series at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium here on Friday.

Electing to bowl first on a dry pitch, Sri Lanka managed to reduce South Africa to 120/5 in the 29th over, before fast-bowling all-rounder Annerie Dercksen continued to impress in international cricket by hitting an unbeaten 61, her first ODI half-century. She also shared a partnership of 62 for the sixth wicket with Chole Tryon, who made 33.

In Annerie’s knock, her handling of the spinners was a standout factor in taking South Africa to a competitive total. For Sri Lanka, apart from Malki, debutant offspinner Dewmi Vihanga took 3-41 on debut in her ten overs, while Inoka Ranaweera and Sugandika Kumari took a wicket each, as South Africa finished at 235/9 in their 50 overs.

Bhupendra Patel unveils Rs 1,156 crore development projects in Vadodara

Bhupendra Patel unveils Rs 1,156 crore development projects in Vadodara

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Friday inaugurated and laid foundation stones for development projects worth Rs 1,156 crore in Vadodara.

Addressing the audience, CM Patel remarked on the importance of digital discipline, saying that people, especially the youth, must learn to manage their time on mobile devices.

"If we can't step away from screens ourselves, how can we expect our children to?" he asked.

IPL 2025: You can be fit only by eating home-cooked food, says KKR's Ramandeep Singh

IPL 2025: You can be fit only by eating home-cooked food, says KKR's Ramandeep Singh

Kolkata Knight Riders batter Ramandeep Singh shared valuable insights into his fitness regimen, nutrition philosophy and daily routines that keep him at peak performance.

Growing up in Chandigarh with an international cyclist as a father gave Ramandeep a head start in understanding nutrition.

"Luckily, I have been blessed with a father who is an international cyclist. So, he has been teaching me a lot about diet from the beginning," Ramandeep revealed in KKR's fitness series 'Train Like a Knight'.

This early education emphasised the importance of non-vegetarian food and dairy products, which have remained staples in his diet.

IndiaAI Mission, Intel India tie up to advance AI capabilities and skilling

IndiaAI Mission, Intel India tie up to advance AI capabilities and skilling

The India AI Mission, under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), on Friday announced a collaboration with Intel India to advance Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities and skilling.

The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between organisations aims to empower youth, professionals, startups, and public sector leaders to harness the potential of AI. It also underscores the shared vision of both organisations to advance AI readiness, enable the AI startup ecosystem, and strengthen AI-led governance in India.

"The IndiaAI Mission aims to establish India as a global leader in AI by promoting inclusive innovation, ensuring the development of responsible AI, and enhancing the efficiency of public service delivery. The collaboration with Intel India is helping set up a data lab to train youth in data science and AI,” said Abhishek Singh, Additional Secretary, MeitY, CEO, of IndiaAI Mission.

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