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Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray leader Sanjay Raut on Monday accused Maharashtra Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) officials of indulging in extortion and threatening hotels and quick-commerce businesses with licence suspensions, and demanded an independent inquiry against them.

Former Enforcement Directorate deputy director Niranjan Singh has abruptly resigned from Amritpal Singh's Akali Dal Waris Punjab De, citing fundamental 'non-negotiable' differences just five days after joining to combat Punjab's drug menace and corruption. IMAGE: Waris Punjab De chief Amritpal Singh. Former ED Deputy Director Niranjan Singh resigned from Akali Dal Waris Punjab De after only five days.

'Seeing their dedication, humility and passion firsthand, reminds me why sports hold such a sacred place in our hearts.' IMAGE: P T Usha meets Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Indian Olympic Association President P T Usha met the Indian men's cricket team in Nagoya, ahead of their Asian Games quarter-final. Usha expressed her admiration for the team's dedication, humility, and passion, calling the meeting 'Very Very Special'.

Ranbir kept whispering into MrBeast's ear. It seemed like he was explaining the significance of Lord Hanuman as the rituals unfolded before them. It was probably the quickest Ramayana summary MrBeast will ever receive! Ranbir Kapoor, Ravie Dubey, Sai Palavi came togther to promote Ramayana in Mumbai. American Youtuber Jimmy Donaldson aka MrBeast joined the Ramayana team. Producer Namit Malhotra reveals his interesting connect with MrBeast. As a mega Diwali release, there's a lot riding on Ramayana.

Police in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district have arrested a neighbour accused of molesting a Dalit girl, highlighting persistent concerns about women's safety in public spaces. IMAGE: This is an AI-generated image and has been used only for representational purposes. A Dalit girl was allegedly molested by her neighbour in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district. The incident occurred on Sunday evening when the girl was returning home after helping her grandmother.

IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode phoned a female friend shortly after being caught allegedly copying in an exam on September 18, expressing regret over it before taking his own life, police officials said on Monday. The Mumbai Police's Crime Branch has found that Wakode made phone calls to several friends after the exam hall episode, they said.

Rescue operations are underway for 12 Nepalese workers and guides who went missing after a devastating avalanche struck the Himlung Himal base camp in Nepal's Manang district, amidst challenging weather conditions. Image only for representational purposes. A 14-member rescue team is actively searching for 12 Nepalese workers and guides missing after an avalanche on Himlung Himal. The avalanche occurred at the 7,126-metre peak's base camp, burying a tent with climbers and support staff.

Avengers: Endgame Encore adds four crucial scenes that connect the 2019 movie to the events of Avengers: Doomsday, from Loki's shocking return to Doctor Doom's sinister plans for the multiverse. IMAGE: Robert Downey Jr in Avengers: Doomsday. Avengers: Endgame Encore features four new scenes, including an extended ending and three post-credit sequences, designed to bridge the gap to the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday film.

'Being a mother is not an easy job and you are a working single mother. Give yourself some credit for managing all of this. Be proud of yourself. That positivity and confidence will naturally rub off on your daughter,' says rediffGURU Archana Deshpande. Kindly note the image has been posted only for representational purposes. One of the greatest emotions working parents face is guilt.

Authorities have apprehended Prashanth Rajan Babu, the alleged mastermind behind a massive interstate counterfeit drug racket, at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport, bringing a significant breakthrough in the ongoing investigation into fake medicine distribution. IMAGE: This is an AI-generated image and has been used only for representational purposes.