Exclusive: Made in India A Titan Story writer on rushed ending criticism; says, ‘Their success is omnipresent’

Made in India: A Titan Story has been appreciated for presenting the inspiring story of Titan Company Limited and its founders. Nevertheless, there were people who felt that the series concluded the storyline rather abruptly. While talking exclusively to India TV, writer Karan Vyas responded to the criticism and justified why it was impossible for him to confine the Titan story to a particular time frame since their ‘triumph is omnipresent.’

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5 buildings, 13 plots, Rs 2 crore cash: Vigilance raids uncover massive asset trail linked to Odisha engineer

The Odisha Vigilance Department has launched a major disproportionate assets investigation against Baikuntha Nath Behera, Assistant Executive Engineer at the Integrated Tribal Development Agency (ITDA) in Baliguda, Kandhamal district. Simultaneous searches conducted across multiple locations in the state have reportedly uncovered properties, land holdings and cash worth several crores of rupees.

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Woman, live-in partner accused of killing her 5-year-old daughter; father suspects foul play

A woman and her live-in partner have been booked in connection with the death of her five-year-old daughter, with police alleging that the child may have been murdered. The case relates to the death of Vennela, who was found dead on March 25 this year.

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KL Rahul, Shubman Gill’s century highlights India’s dominance on Day 1 of one-off Test vs Afghanistan

India dominated the proceedings with the bat on Day 1 of the one-off Test against Afghanistan in New Chandigarh. Opting to bat first, opener KL Rahul set the tone of the day with his charismatic shotmaking as the cricketer eventually registered his 12th century in the longest format of the game. It wasn’t easy for him to change his gameplay after spending two months playing T20 cricket, but the Karnataka-born adjusted well and after the game, Rahul shared that he wasn’t shy to bat aggressively at times.

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After video of Goa student dumping garbage by roadside goes viral, he shoots himself dead

A 23-year-old college student from Goa died by suicide after allegedly facing online trolling linked to a viral video that showed him dumping a bag of garbage by the roadside. The incident has sparked discussions around social media behaviour, public shaming and the impact such situations can have on individuals.

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150 students of aided school in Kerala’s Wayanad fall ill, 38 hospitalised: What led to the health crisis?

A health scare unfolded in Kerala’s Wayanad district after around 150 students of an aided upper primary school reported symptoms such as fever and vomiting over the past few days. Of those affected, 38 students were admitted to the Sulthan Bathery Taluk Hospital  after their symptoms persisted, prompting health authorities to closely monitor the situation.

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Annamalai’s exit: Why TN BJP chief Nagendran says some party members are being brainwashed?

A day after K Annamalai announced exit form the party, Tamil Nadu BJP President Nainar Nagendran on Saturday alleged that some party members are being “brainwashed” and clarified that no one has been permitted to resign following the resignation of former state unit chief K Annamalai. During a press conference, Nainar Nagendran appealed to party members not to believe rumours or external influences. He said, “Yesterday, Annamalai resigned from the BJP, and it has been accepted by the party. Some members are being brainwashed and made to claim that they have Modi or Amit Shah’s blessings to resign. I want to make it clear that nobody has been given permission to resign.”

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Will Iran play FIFA World Cup 2026 matches in USA amid ongoing war? White House gives indication

Iran’s participation in the upcoming FIFA World Cup received a significant boost after the country’s national football team was granted visas to enter the United States. There was tremendous doubt about their participation in the global event, which is less than a week away now. 

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How far has the Southwest monsoon advanced after Kerala? When will it reach Delhi, UP and Bihar?

As several parts of India continue to witness intense rainfall, thunderstorms and gusty winds, all eyes are now on the progress of the southwest monsoon. The monsoon officially arrived in Kerala on June 4, marking the beginning of the country’s four-month rainy season. While pre-monsoon showers have already brought significant rainfall to states such as Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Delhi, the actual southwest monsoon is still making its gradual journey northward. Here’s a look at where the monsoon has reached and when it is expected to arrive in key northern states.

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Why India has strongly opposed Pakistan’s planned assembly elections in Gilgit-Baltistan

In a significant development, India on Friday lodged a strong protest with Pakistan over Islamabad’s plans to hold general elections to the so called Gilgit-Baltistan assembly, stating that the region is Indian territory that has been “illegally and forcibly” occupied. In this regard, New Delhi asserted that such endeavours by Pakistan cannot “mask” the underlying issues of “grave” human rights violations, political repression, economic exploitation and denial of freedom in the territories illegally occupied by Pakistan.

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