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Manipal Health Acquires Pune’s Sahyadri Hospitals From Ontario Teachers For $760 Million: Major Private Healthcare Consolidation In India

Manipal Hospitals, one of India’s largest healthcare chains, has acquired Pune-based Sahyadri Hospitals from Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board (OTPP) in a deal valued at $760 million (approximately ₹6,300 crore). This strategic move marks Manipal’s aggressive expansion into Maharashtra, strengthening its foothold in western India’s competitive private hospital market. Key highlights of the acquisition Background…

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War 2: Kiara Advani Calls Working With Hrithik Roshan An ‘Unforgettable Experience’, Gives Shoutout To Jr NTR And Team

Kiara Advani, who is set to appear in the highly anticipated War 2, recently opened up about her shooting experience with co-star Hrithik Roshan and the film’s team. The actor described working alongside Hrithik as an “unforgettable experience” and praised Telugu superstar Jr NTR, who makes his Bollywood debut with the film. War 2 is…

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‘He Was A Flop Then, Promised To Do 100 Films With Me’: Director Sunil Darshan On Akshay Kumar

Director Sunil Darshan, who played a key role in reshaping Akshay Kumar’s career in the late 90s, has opened up about his professional journey with the superstar in a recent interview. The veteran filmmaker revealed lesser-known stories about Kumar’s struggling days, describing how the actor, who is now one of India’s highest-paid stars, was once…

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Chris Gayle lashes out at Wiaan Mulder for not breaking Brian Lara’s 400-run Test world record

West Indies legend Chris Gayle has stirred a fresh debate in the cricket world by lashing out at South African all-rounder Wiaan Mulder for what he called a “lack of ambition” after Mulder failed to surpass Brian Lara’s historic 400-run unbeaten Test world record despite being in strong form against Bangladesh recently. Gayle, known for…

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‘Who Wants To Be A Bowler Over There?’ – Pat Cummins Slams Edgbaston Pitch After India’s Historic Win

Pat Cummins, the Australian Test captain and ICC T20 World Cup 2025-winning leader, has sharply criticised the Edgbaston pitch after India clinched a historic Test victory against England in Birmingham. In his blunt remarks, Cummins questioned the nature of the surface, stating, “Who wants to be a bowler over there?” as he joined a chorus…

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SEBI May Change Weekly Expiry To Fortnightly To Cool Down Index Options Activity: Report

In a potentially significant development for India’s equity derivatives market, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is reportedly considering shifting the weekly expiry of index options to a fortnightly schedule to reduce speculative activity, volatility, and systemic risk. This regulatory move, if implemented, could have wide-ranging implications for traders, brokers, and market liquidity….

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India Eyes Quick Interim Deal With European Union To Boost Bilateral Trade

In a significant development for India’s trade diplomacy, New Delhi is actively exploring the possibility of an interim trade agreement with the European Union (EU) to fast-track gains from the protracted negotiations on a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA). This comes amid global supply chain realignments and efforts to diversify trade partners beyond China. Background:…

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IAF Jaguar Crash Reignites Debate: Are These 1970s Jets ‘Too Old’ Or Still Effective In 2025?

The recent crash of an Indian Air Force (IAF) Jaguar aircraft has sparked widespread debate among defence analysts, aviation experts, and citizens alike. Are these Anglo-French origin jets, inducted in the late 1970s and early 1980s, now too old to fly in high-intensity operational environments, or are they still “aging like fine wine” as some…

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