Top PIO restaurateur found guilty of spiking woman’s drink at Annabel’s in Mayfair

TOI Correspondent from London: An Indian-origin businessman who owns a string of high-end restaurants, including Michelin-starred Benares in Mayfair, has been convicted of spiking a woman’s cocktail with a date-rape drug at the private members’ club Annabel’s.Vikas Nath (63), a British citizen, was convicted by a jury at Southwark crown court on Friday of lacing…

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Mumbai, Marathi Manoos, and Thackeray Family

Against the backdrop of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation and other municipal elections in the state, the Thackeray brothers, Uddhav and Raj, have recently come together. The media representatives seemed even happier about their reunion than the workers of their respective parties. The two have decided to set aside the history of their differences over the…

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R Ashwin’s explosive warning before England clash: ‘If Pakistan are serious about their campaign’ | Cricket News

Pakistan players (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has stirred debate at the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 after urging Pakistan to make a bold selection call ahead of their must-win Super 8 clash against England in Pallekele on Tuesday. Taking to social media, Ashwin advised Pakistan to promote Fakhar Zaman to the…

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Direct equity buying by investors moderate, households route savings via mutual funds: NSE report

MUMBAI: While direct participation by individual investors in the equity market has moderated after record inflows in 2024, Indian households have continued to channel their savings into equities through mutual funds, highlighting sustained confidence in equities as a long-term wealth creation avenue, according to a report by the National Stock Exchange (NSE).The report noted that…

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Hajj 2026 Rules: Saudi Arabia tightens Hajj 2026 rules; violators may face SAR20,000 fine, deportation and 10-year entry ban | World News

Saudi Arabia cracks down on illegal Hajj with SAR100,000 fines and deportation rules / Image: file Saudi Arabia has announced strict new penalties for residents and visitors who attempt to perform Hajj without an official permit, as authorities intensify efforts to control overcrowding and improve pilgrim safety during Hajj 1447 AH.The Saudi Ministry of Interior…

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Will Iran play at the 2026 World Cup? Government responds after FIFA president says team will attend | International Sports News

Despite earlier uncertainty, Iran now says it is fully prepared for the 2026 World Cup. Iran are part of the confirmed 48-team field for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and while earlier uncertainty had surrounded their participation due to security concerns over playing in the United States, Iran’s government now says the country is fully…

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