Tahawwur Hussain Rana, an important suspect in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, is being held at the National Investigation Agency (NIA) headquarters. Because of his presence, Gate No. 2 at the nearby Jawaharlal Nehru Metro Station has been closed for two days in a row.
On Friday morning, the NIA took 64-year-old Rana into custody for 18 days. They will question him thoroughly to learn more about the whole plan behind the attacks that shocked Mumbai and killed 166 people. A spokesperson for the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said that Gate No. 2 will stay closed until they get more instructions from the police. Although this gate is now shut, all other gates at the station are open, and metro services are running normally.
Rana was brought to NIA headquarters early Friday after a special court agreed to let them keep him for 18 days. The NIA stated that during this time, they will ask him many questions to uncover the complete story behind the attacks. Rana is known to be a close associate of David Coleman Headley, who is considered the mastermind behind the terror attacks.
On November 26, 2008, ten terrorists from Pakistan attacked various places in Mumbai, including luxury hotels, a train station, and a Jewish center. The attacks lasted about 60 hours and caused great tragedy, claiming 166 lives.
Author: Rasmita Jena
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Tahawwur Rana in NIA Custody: Unraveling the Mumbai Attack Conspiracy
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Dhoni Leads CSK at Chepauk: Key Match Insights
MS Dhoni came back as the captain of the Chennai Super Kings after two years, and the fans at Chepauk were super excited to see him. Although Dhoni didn’t win the toss (which is when captains decide which team bats or bowls first), the crowd still cheered loudly for him. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Ajinkya Rahane won the toss and chose to bowl first.
When Dhoni got the microphone to speak, the noise from the crowd was overwhelming. Former India coach Ravi Shastri finally got to ask Dhoni about the team. Dhoni mentioned that they wanted to bat first because the pitch tends to slow down as the game goes on, making it hard to score runs later if they don’t start well.
Shastri asked about Ruturaj Gaikwad, a key player who was out of the tournament due to an injured elbow. Dhoni called Ruturaj a true talent and said his absence would be a big loss for the team.
Dhoni, leading the team during a tough time, talked about how important every game is now because they’ve lost four out of their five matches. He emphasized that they need to focus on the basics, like taking catches and not letting one over ruin the game.
KKR made one change, bringing in Moeen Ali, while CSK made two changes, adding Rahul Tripathi and Anshul Kamboj to the team.
Chennai Super Kings Team:
– Rachin Ravindra
– Devon Conway
– Rahul Tripathi
– Vijay Shankar
– Shivam Dube
– Mahendra Singh Dhoni (wk/c)
– Ravindra Jadeja
– Ravichandran Ashwin
– Noor Ahmad
– Anshul Kamboj
– Khaleel Ahmed
Kolkata Knight Riders Team:
– Quinton de Kock (wk)
– Sunil Narine
– Ajinkya Rahane (c)
– Venkatesh Iyer
– Rinku Singh
– Moeen Ali
– Andre Russell
– Ramandeep Singh
– Harshit Rana
– Vaibhav Arora
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15-Year-Old Student Attacks Teacher with Iron Rod Over Cheating Incident
In a shocking incident, a 15-year-old student attacked a teacher with an iron rod at school. The event happened during an exam when the student was caught copying answers. The teacher noticed him cheating and asked him to move to a different seat. This made the student feel embarrassed and angry. In a sudden burst of rage, he grabbed the iron rod that was used to ring the school bell and hit the teacher. Fortunately, the teacher was hurt but not seriously. Police have started an investigation, and the boy will have to appear in front of a juvenile court.
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Akshay Kumar on Film Criticism: Social Impact Matters More Than Titles
Mumbai: Actor Akshay Kumar shared his thoughts on the criticism aimed at his movies like “Padman.” He confidently stated that only a “fool” would speak poorly about films that promote important social issues. However, when he learned that Jaya Bachchan had criticized his film “Toilet Ek Prem Katha,” he quickly changed his tune. He acknowledged that if she finds the title unacceptable, then he respects her opinion.
In response to questions about criticism, Akshay asserted, “I don’t think anyone has criticized my films; only a silly person would do that.” He proudly mentioned his films like “Padman,” “Airlift,” “Toilet Ek Prem Katha,” and “Kesari,” explaining that he made them with great care and passion. He believes these films teach valuable lessons.
“Toilet Ek Prem Katha” supports the government initiative to stop open defecation. Jaya Bachchan recently expressed her disapproval, stating she would never watch a movie with “toilet” in its title, questioning, “Is that really a name?” Akshay explained his goal of creating positive change with his films. He mentioned, “Toilet was made to encourage building toilets in homes, and the government shows it for free in villages. ‘Padman’ helps daughters talk to their fathers about periods. These issues matter and need attention.”
Akshay’s upcoming movie “Kesari 2,” which stars Ananya Panday and R Madhavan, is set to release on April 18 and is produced by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions. -
China Increases U.S. Tariffs to 125% Starting This Saturday
Starting this Saturday, China will raise tariffs on U.S. goods to 125%. This is a big jump from the 84% they announced earlier. The finance ministry in China made this announcement on Friday. Tariffs are extra charges that a country puts on imported goods, making them more expensive. This move could change how much people pay for American products in China.
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Trisha Responds to Trolls After Good Bad Ugly Release
Actor Trisha is taking a break from social media drama! After the release of the movie Good Bad Ugly, she felt the need to respond to some negative comments she was getting online. On Friday, she shared a message on her Instagram stories that many fans think was aimed at her critics.
In her story, Trisha wrote, “Hey everyone, how do toxic people manage to live their lives? Do you really feel good about posting mean things about others online? I feel sorry for you and those around you. Cowardly actions indeed! God bless you all!”
While her fans defended her, saying she faced unfair hate, she didn’t mention Good Bad Ugly directly. However, supporters shared her note widely online, believing it was her way to respond to the trolls.
Good Bad Ugly features Trisha alongside Ajith Kumar, who has received praise for his performance. The movie also stars other actors like Arjun Das and Prasanna. This film is the sixth time Trisha has worked with Ajith, with previous collaborations in movies like Mankatha and Yennai Arindhal. -
JLR Surpasses Audi: A New Era for Luxury Car Sales!
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), owned by Tata, has made it to the top three luxury car brands in the market. They have moved ahead of Audi and sold over 50,000 luxury cars in the fiscal year 2025, even though this is just a 3% increase, the slowest growth in three years.
During the last part of the year, from January to March 2025, sales dropped because of issues with the stock market and worries about the economy. Despite that, the total sales reached 51,406 cars for the whole year, a slight increase compared to before.
JLR did really well this year, especially since there were very few Jaguar models available—all thanks to the Defender, Range Rover, and Range Rover Sport vehicles. They sold 6,183 Defender SUVs, which is an impressive 40% increase compared to last year’s sales of 4,417. Audi, on the other hand, sold 5,990 cars, which is a drop of 15% from last year’s 7,027 units.
Rajan Amba, the Managing Director of JLR India, mentioned that the Defender was their best-selling model, growing by 90% this year. The Range Rover and Range Rover Sport models also did well with growth rates of 72% and 42%, respectively. He’s hopeful that this positive trend continues into the next year.
In contrast, Audi is facing problems, partly due to limited car availability and issues surrounding the Red Sea crisis. Even though they started 2025 with some growth, they see challenges ahead until new cars are released.
Despite JLR’s strong performance, they are still behind Mercedes-Benz and BMW, which are the top two brands in luxury cars. Mercedes-Benz sold 18,928 vehicles this year, marking a 4% increase. BMW’s sales also went up by 5%, reaching 15,266 cars. Mercedes’ CEO stated that new car releases and network improvements have helped boost sales but warned that overall industry sales could be flat or decline in the next year.
Vikram Pawah, CEO of BMW India, talked about the steady demand for their cars, especially electric vehicles. He is confident that they will continue to grow in this area. -
Indian Companies Struggle with Earnings: What’s Next for FY25?
For three straight quarters in the fiscal year 2025, Indian companies have been struggling to make money. It looks like the fourth quarter won’t be any different, making this year forgettable due to slow growth and shrinking profits. Most experts predict that the earnings of Nifty companies will only grow by about 1-2% compared to last year, which is disappointing.
Banks are particularly feeling the pressure because their earnings from interest are going down. Other sectors like commodity chemicals, consumer goods, oil, and gas also expect weak results. But there’s a bright spot: sectors like diversified financial services, healthcare, metals, and telecom are expected to do well, with strong profit growth.
The main reason for reduced profit is that companies aren’t making enough money from sales. For example, one brokerage, Nuvama, expects that overall revenue will only grow by around 6% this quarter. This slow revenue growth is putting more stress on profits.
Some companies are doing exceptionally poorly. A report from Motilal Oswal says that 60 companies could see their profits drop by double digits in the fourth quarter, with a few facing an 84% fall in profits!
Focusing on specific sectors, the automotive industry is only expected to grow by 1% in profits during January-March 2025. Companies like Apollo Tyres may experience a profit drop of 44%, and others in the sector could see drops of up to 35%. The revenue from automotive makers might see a small growth of 5% due to slight rises in production.
In the cement industry, profits may fall by 14%. Companies like Shree Cement and Ambuja are predicted to do badly as well. Consumer goods companies like Godrej and Tata may see profits drop by as much as 17%. Even though prices are increasing, sales growth has been low, with no major improvements in consumer demand.
Currently, after a recent drop in stock prices, the Nifty P/E ratio is now 20 times, which is a bit lower than its long-term average, making it cheaper to buy stocks, especially large ones. However, smaller companies are still seen as expensive. While challenges like global markets and a weak fourth quarter might make things bumpy in the short term, experts at Motilal Oswal still believe that India’s long-term growth story is strong.
Looking ahead, even though the fourth quarter is likely to be weak, analysts think that the market will start to focus on expected growth in FY26. This may be because FY25 had weak results, making it easier for improvement next year. Indian policymakers are also trying to boost demand to help the economy recover.
(Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed are those of the experts and do not represent the views of Thellv.news) -
IVF Mix-Up: Woman Unknowingly Gives Birth to Wrong Baby
In Australia, a woman gave birth to a baby that wasn’t hers by mistake! This happened because a mix-up at a fertility clinic meant she got the wrong embryo. The mistake was found out in February when the clinic in Brisbane realized something was wrong with the number of embryos they had.
The clinic, named Monash IVF, said they accidentally used an embryo from another person when they performed in vitro fertilization (IVF) for the birth mother. The baby was born in 2024. Monash IVF, one of the biggest IVF clinics in Australia, said they are very sorry for the mix-up and are supporting all the families involved during this tough time.
They explained that even though they have strict rules to prevent mistakes, this one still happened. The clinic has reported this incident to the authorities in Queensland. Monash IVF has been around since 1971 and has many locations across Australia. Last year, they faced another problem when they had to settle a lawsuit after some embryos were destroyed, though they didn’t admit to being responsible.
Mix-ups like this have also happened in other countries, including the U.S. For example, in Georgia, a woman named Krystena Murray found out she had given birth to a stranger’s baby when her baby looked different from her and the sperm donor. She decided to give the baby back to the real parents after learning that she might not win custody in court.
In Australia, rules about IVF are different from one state to another, which can lead to mistakes. Recently, Queensland passed new laws to better regulate IVF clinics. The new rules will create a registry for everyone born through IVF and make it illegal to destroy information about sperm donors. This comes after a report found many frozen sperm samples were at risk of being mixed up. Amanda Rishworth, the Minister for Social Services, said it’s important to make sure all states have strong rules to keep patients safe and rebuild trust. -
TCS Earnings Report: Expert Predictions and Future Growth Insights
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a big name in IT, has had a tough time recently. On Friday, their shares will get a lot of attention after the company shared its earnings for the last quarter. Here’s what happened:
– TCS made a net profit of Rs 12,224 crore for Q4FY25. That’s a 1.7% drop from last year, and it didn’t meet what experts were expecting (Rs 12,650 crore).
– Their revenue, which is the money they earned from operations, went up by 5.3% to Rs 64,479 crore, but that was also lower than what many analysts thought (Rs 64,856 crore).
So, should you buy, sell, or hold their stock? Here’s what some experts are saying:
Centrum’s Take:
Centrum has given TCS a ‘Buy’ rating but lowered its target price to Rs 4,211 from Rs 4,589. They think the company will grow but expect rough times ahead due to global issues and slow decision-making by clients. However, they see some hope in strong deals related to GenAI. They still believe TCS can grow significantly over the next few years.
Choice Broking’s View:
Choice Broking also recommends a ‘Buy,’ but with a lower target price of Rs 3,950. They think TCS has crossed the Rs 30,000 crore mark in revenue and maintains strong profits, even if uncertainty in the market might affect customer spending. They expect TCS’s growth to be better next year compared to this year.
In summary, while TCS is facing some challenges, experts still see potential for growth in the future.