A North Yorkshire farmer who allowed thousands of tonnes of plastic, metal, electrical items and aerosols to be dumped on his land has been given a suspended jail sentence. Hayden Fortune, 50, who previously pleaded guilty to operating an illegal tip, has been ordered to clear the waste from Pyethornes Farm, Wigglesworth, Skipton, within two…
Years after saying goodbye to Iron Man, Robert Downey Jr. is back in the Marvel spotlight. An old letter he wrote about his time in the MCU has suddenly gone viral online, and we’re all feeling the emotions again. The letter isn’t just a trip down memory lane; it’s a reminder of the real friendships…
Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur starrer ‘Dacoit’ is showing a slow yet steady performance at the box office. The film has crossed the Rs 52 crore mark in worldwide gross collections.As per Sacnilk, it has earned Rs 33.60 crore in India net collections so far. The India gross stands at Rs 39.07 crore while overseas…
Amid rising concerns about fuel supply in the country, several oil giants have issued clarifications stating there is no shortage, calling such rumours “completely false” and assuring that supply remains normal and sufficient. The statements come at a time when global oil supplies are disrupted due to Iran’s chokehold of the Strait of Hormuz amid…
CBSE issues advisory on QR code controversy, dismisses viral claims The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued a detailed advisory dismissing viral claims linking QR codes on Class 12 board exam question papers to internet personality Orry and singer Rick Astley, calling such interpretations “misleading” and factually incorrect.The clarification comes after QR codes…
NEW DELHI: On April 6, 2026, the President of India gave assent to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Act, 2026–No. 6 of 2026–and the legislation was published in the Gazette of India. A decade after the original IBC was enacted in 2016, Parliament has approved what practitioners call the most comprehensive rewrite of the…
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After more than two decades in the public eye, through ups, downs, forgiveness, and faith, gospel star Tina Campbell and her husband, drummer Teddy Campbell, are calling it quits. For fans of ‘Mary Mary’, the news is heartbreaking and hard. Their marriage wasn’t just long; it was public, raw, and always seemed to bounce back…
Legend Saravanan’s action drama ‘Leader’ saw a significant 52% surge in box office collections on its second day, earning Rs 1.14 crore. The film’s total India net collection now stands at Rs 1.89 crore. Despite a slow start, occupancy improved, especially during night shows, indicating potential for weekend growth. The movie features an undercover agent’s…
Indian equities are facing a more cautious outlook, with JPMorgan cutting its rating on the market to neutral from overweight. The brokerage warned that the Nifty 50 could drop to 20,500 in a worst-case scenario, which would mean a fall of around 15% from current levels. It stated that high valuations and uncertainty linked to…
