Vijay Singh

Central University of South Bihar Vice-Chancellor Kameshwar Nath Singh emphasized collaborative, multidisciplinary research on societal issues. He urged the biotechnology department to partner with other departments and industries for better outcomes. The department plans to seek extramural projects and infrastructure grants, following discussions with ministry representatives and experts.

In a heated response to the assassination of a Bhagalpur official, the RJD has launched a scathing attack on the NDA government in Bihar. Spokesperson Shakti Singh Yadav pointed to this tragedy as a stark indicator of rampant criminal backing and the intense rivalry between the BJP and JD(U).

A crucial May 8 meeting of Tata Trusts could see a shake-up of nominee directors on the Tata Sons board. Disagreements over a potential IPO, with Noel Tata opposing and Venu Srinivasan favouring it, are fueling tensions. This comes amid new RBI rules potentially forcing a listing and internal trust disputes.

The RBI has thwarted Tata Sons' attempt to avoid a public listing. A recent clarification states that equity from group companies with market access counts as indirect public funds, invalidating Tata Sons' argument for deregistration. This ruling, effective July 1, impacts the conglomerate's holding company, which has substantial assets exceeding the deregistration threshold.

The meeting was organised as part of consultations on the draft Haryana Industrial Policy 2026

Tata Trusts is seeking to amend a century-old provision barring non-Zoroastrians from serving as trustees of the Bai Hirabai Jamsetji Tata Navsari Charitable Institution. This move follows a challenge by a former trustee and aims to align the trust deed with modern values. Separately, a lawyer alleges violations of the Maharashtra Public Trusts Act by SRTT regarding perpetual trustee appointments.

Shapoor Mistry, representing the largest minority shareholder, advocates for Tata Sons' public listing, calling it essential for stakeholder value and trust income. This follows similar calls from Tata Trusts vice chairmen, amid RBI's proposed NBFC norms. Mistry believes a listing will enhance governance and transparency, potentially easing SP Group's debt pressures.

TVS Motor chairman emeritus Venu Srinivasan has resigned from the Bai Hirabai Jamsetji Tata Navsari Charitable Institution (BHI) board, citing business preoccupations. This follows a challenge by former trustee Mehli Mistry, who argues the trust deed bars non-Zoroastrians and non-Mumbai residents from trusteeships, seeking a regulatory probe into Srinivasan and another trustee's eligibility.

Mumbai Cricket Association is planning a massive 1,00,000-capacity stadium in Navi Mumbai, near the international airport. This ambitious project aims to boost Maharashtra's sporting profile and player development. The association is actively pursuing land acquisition and expects swift progress, potentially rivalling Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium in size.

A 16-year-old boy in Agra was brutally murdered after being thrashed and thrown into a well due to his relationship with a girl, opposed by her family. Three accused, including the girl's brother, have been arrested and confessed to the crime, stating they acted to protect their sister's honor.

A powerful explosion at the Farrukhabad residence of jailed former Samajwadi Party MLA Vijay Singh critically injured his two sons. The blast, which also hurt several others and damaged the property, has led to claims of a deliberate act. Authorities are investigating the cause, with bomb disposal and forensic teams on site.

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is urged to unveil a statue of late Maharaja Kamal Singh during his March 25 visit to Buxar. The life-size bronze statue, installed in Dumraon over four years ago, awaits official inauguration.

The legal battle surrounding the high-profile cruise drugs case took a fresh turn on Monday, with former Sameer Wankhede telling the Bombay High Court that he neither demanded nor accepted any bribe from Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan to spare his son Aryan Khan.