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Former state women's commission chairperson Rupali Chakankar was questioned for six hours by a Special Investigation Team probing allegations against jailed astrologer ashok Kharat. The SIT focused on her association with Kharat and his trust, with Chakankar stating she provided fitting answers. The inquiry is ongoing to determine the extent of her involvement.

A snake rescuer's passion tragically ended his life in Jaisalmer after being bitten thrice by a cobra he was attempting to catch. ashok Vaishnav, known for his expertise, was bitten on the hand while trying to secure the snake by its tail. Despite swift medical attention and ventilator support, he succumbed to his injuries.

Gujarat Titans' ashok Sharma has become IPL 2026's breakout star, consistently bowling over 150 kph and even recording the tournament's fastest delivery at 154.2 kph. Inspired by legends like Brett Lee and Dale Steyn, the 23-year-old credits coach Ashish Nehra for honing his discipline and match awareness, focusing on Test-match lengths first.

A 71-year-old man from Uttar Pradesh has captured national attention by appearing for the NEET UG 2026 medical entrance exam. ashok Bahar, a former marketing professional with LLB and MBA degrees, is pursuing his lifelong dream of becoming a doctor. His inspiring journey highlights that age is no limit to achieving one's goals.

The Enforcement Directorate has moved a special court seeking the production of ashok Kharat. Kharat is accused of running a money laundering operation by exploiting spiritual faith. The agency uncovered banking transactions exceeding Rs 70 crore. Kharat allegedly gained followers' trust and extorted huge cash from them. This money was converted into accounted money through banking channels.

Since 2008, Rajasthan’s politics has been shaped as much by the street and the party backroom as by the ballot box. The Gujjar reservation agitation showed how mass mobilisation could force policy shifts, while the Congress years exposed how internal rebellion—most dramatically Sachin Pilot’s 2020 breakaway—could threaten govts from within. Even as power kept alternating between Congress and BJP, new regional forces began altering local equations. ashok Gehlot’s creation of 19 new districts redrew administrative and political maps, and BJP’s 2023 return ended with an unexpected leadership choice: Bhajan Lal Sharma.

V Sandhya, daughter of an autorickshaw driver from Chennai, secured 595 out of 600 marks in the Tamil Nadu Class 12 board examinations and emerged as the topper of Government Girls Higher Secondary School, ashok Nagar. She credited her success to disciplined preparation and avoiding social media during examinations. Sandhya scored centums in accountancy, commerce and economics and now plans to pursue Chartered Accountancy. Her school recorded a 99.4% pass percentage in the TN HSC Result 2026.

Kotak Mahindra Bank is exploring Deutsche Bank's retail business, having exited the IDBI Bank acquisition due to valuation concerns. CEO ashok Vaswani emphasized that any deal must align strategically, be financially sound, and manageable. The bank reported a 13.4% year-on-year profit increase for the March quarter, driven by robust loan expansion and reduced provisions.