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The accused, Firoz alias Imtiyaz alias Babar alias Mathu, was arrested around 2:05 pm on Tuesday near Palhari crossing in Barabanki following an intelligence-based operation. He was wanted in a 2026 case registered under sections 305(a), 311, 331(8) and 331(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

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London, Aug 26 (IANS) Former South Africa captain Dean Elgar announced on Wednesday that he will retire from all forms of professional cricket at the end of the ongoing 2026 season, and bring the curtain down on a decorated career spanning over two decades. Elgar, 39, amassed 5347 runs for South Africa at an average of 37.92 in 86 Tests, including hitting 14 hundreds and a best score of 199 against Bangladesh in 2017. He also captained the Proteas 18 times, including in his final Test against India at Cape Town in January 2024, when Temba Bavuma was injured. Elgar cited family priorities as the primary reason behind his decision to walk away from the game. “I feel it’s the right time for me now. I’m not getting any younger, 39 years old, and I’ve got a lot of things going on back home with regards to a young but growing-up-very-quickly family. “It’s the right time for me now to be present at home and be there for my partner and my kids. It’s been a great journey so far. It’s not done yet, but at the end of the season, I will be retiring. I was fortunate enough to represent my country for twelve years and then had the responsibility of captaining (South Africa) - that’s one of the proudest moments of my career. “If you look back at the journey of where I have come from, I don’t think many people would have given me a lot of hope of having a career (in cricket), let alone one that spans over two decades,” Elgar said in a statement by Essex. Elgar, who captained South Africa in the 2006 Under-19 World Cup, has spent his post-international years representing Essex in the English County Championship, as a replacement for Alastair Cook, who retired in 2023. “There’s been a lot of proud moments during my time. Obviously, beating England at Lord’s as captain is one of them. That stands out quite profoundly, purely the way we played cricket and the style and brand in which we played it. “The transition phase: we started as seventh in the World Rankings when I took over, and when I ended, we were second. When I joined Essex, I felt the pressure of having to replace Sir Alastair (Cook), but I knew that I needed to bring my own style of cricket. “I’ve always had pride in my performances and, naturally, I play this game to win. Personal performances have never been something I’ve focused on. Every moment I’ve had on the park with the Essex boys, when we’ve won and had successes, has been an awesome highlight for me during my time at the Club. “Looking ahead, I’d ideally have a sabbatical from cricket. It’s been a long journey, and I’ve been on the road for quite a long time. I’ve got my kids back home, and I now feel it’s my duty to stand up and play for them. I can only picture that when I land (back home), it’s going to be all hands on deck, but being a father is something I have really enjoyed. “I’d hope people would remember me for playing the game hard and to win, someone who always took their cap off in defeat and shook the opposition’s hands with respect. Someone who was hardworking and hungry and would bleed and break bones for the team and do anything to win,” elaborated Elgar. Elgar’s career drew high praise from the club's Director of Cricket Chris Silverwood. “Dean’s career is defined by longevity, resilience and deep commitment to cricket. With a career spanning more than two decades, his reputation as a senior, experienced opening batter has made him an extremely important figure during his time at Essex, particularly in helping develop the Club’s younger players. “For Essex, his time was more than simply scoring runs. We had a player with international experience at Test level, proven credentials and an old-school appetite for occupying the crease, coupled with a hunger for victory. I wish Dean nothing but the best for his retirement. It’s been an absolute pleasure to have had him in my team.” Essex Chief Executive Officer Dan Feist also lauded Elgar’s contribution to the club both on and off the field. “Dean’s retirement marks the conclusion of a fantastic cricket career, and we are hugely grateful for the immense value he brought to Essex County Cricket Club. “Joining us after a legendary international career, Dean stepped into a crucial role at the top of the order and delivered with the exact grit, determination, and professional excellence we knew he possessed. “Beyond the crucial runs he scored for Essex, his leadership and willingness to mentor our younger players have left our squad in a much stronger position for the future. He has embedded himself into the fabric of Essex Cricket, and we wish him and his family the absolute best in his well-deserved retirement.” --IANS nr/bsk/

Shillong, August 26 (IANS) Meghalaya Leader of Opposition and Congress leader Mukul Sangma on Wednesday welcomed the State Assembly's unanimous resolution opposing uranium mining, describing it as a reflection of the long-standing collective will of the people of the state. Speaking after the resolution was adopted, Mukul Sangma said the Assembly's decision should now be followed by sustained engagement with the Central government to ensure that no uranium mining or uranium ore-processing activity is undertaken in Meghalaya. He said the issue transcended political differences and concerned the health, environment, land rights and future of the people of Meghalaya. "The adoption of the resolution must now be followed by continuous engagement with the Union government so that uranium mining or related processing activities are not pursued in the state," Sangma added. The Congress leader stressed that while governments may change over time, Meghalaya's stand on an issue affecting its tribal communities and natural resources must remain consistent. He said the resolution should not be viewed as a political victory for any particular government or party, but as the culmination of a decades-long public movement against uranium mining. Sangma thanked the state government for bringing the resolution before the House and extended his full support to the decision adopted unanimously by the State Assembly. "I sincerely thank the government. I have my full support and trust in this decision," he said. He also added that rapid advances in technology and the growing availability of renewable and alternative energy sources had reduced the need to pursue uranium mining projects that carried significant environmental and social concerns. Mukul Sangma also urged the Meghalaya government to remain vigilant over any future amendments to Central mining laws, saying such changes should not dilute or override Meghalaya's unique customary landholding system and the constitutional rights of its tribal communities protected under the Sixth Schedule. The State Assembly's resolution formally records Meghalaya's opposition to uranium mining and the establishment of any uranium ore-processing facility in the state. --IANS tdr/khz

Mumbai , Aug 26 (IANS) Zerodha, India's largest broking firm by revenue, reported broadly flat revenue and net profit in FY26 as regulatory changes affecting the futures and options (F&O) segment weighed on trading volumes and growth. According to a blog post by Zerodha co-founder and CEO Nithin Kamath, the company generated around Rs 8,500 crore in revenue in FY26, while net profit stood at approximately Rs 4,300 crore. Both figures were broadly similar to the levels reported in FY25. Zerodha does not disclose its absolute financial numbers publicly and instead presents indicative figures through a bar graph. Kamath said the past two years had been challenging for the brokerage industry as regulatory changes reduced revenue opportunities, while market activity also moderated after the Indian equity market peaked in September 2024. "The last couple of years have been mixed for brokers. We had to take revenue hits because of regulatory changes, and then the Indian market peaked in September 2024. Volumes steadily declined after that, and growth has been muted," Kamath said. Zerodha's performance comes against the backdrop of several regulatory changes affecting options trading, which remains a key source of revenue for discount brokers. Kamath had warned last year that FY26 could be weaker than FY25 following an increase in the securities transaction tax (STT) on options and the reduction in the number of weekly options expiries. Despite the challenging operating environment, Kamath said Zerodha's relatively lean structure has continued to be an advantage for the company. He noted that keeping the organisation small over the past decade, despite its rapid growth, has enabled the brokerage to move quickly and make changes to its products and services. Artificial intelligence has further strengthened that ability, Kamath said, allowing Zerodha to iterate more rapidly on products and ideas. He added that the company's services for non-resident Indian (NRI) customers have improved significantly, while substantial work is also underway to expand its US investing offering. Zerodha's flat financial performance contrasts with the stronger growth reported by publicly listed rivals such as Groww and Angel One, which recorded significant increases in revenue and earnings. However, their overall financial scale remains smaller compared with Zerodha. --IANS pk

Islamabad, Aug 26 (IANS) Pakistan’s religious minorities continue to face grave risk amid violence, lack of accountability and weak enforcement of laws protecting children and religious freedom, a report has stated, citing a minority rights activist who highlighted cases of minor girls allegedly being abducted, forcibly converted and married. The assessment was made by Pakistani exiled activist Joseph Janssen, founder of Netherlands-based Voice for Justice, while marking the 'International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief', according to a report in the Eurasia Review. The International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief is observed every year on August 22 following a United Nations resolution adopted in 2019. Janssen called on Pakistani federal and provincial authorities to strengthen safeguards for religious minorities, hold perpetrators of religiously motivated violence accountable, enforce child-protection and child-marriage laws, and ensure equality before the law. Raising alarm over cases involving minority girls abducted, forcibly converted and subsequently married across Pakistan, he cited the cases of 13-year-old Amber Nadeem, allegedly abducted from Faisalabad on June 12, 2026; 14-year-old Sataish Mariam from Chichawatni in January; and 12-year-old Mariam Asif from Vehari in April, the report mentioned. Referring to Amber’s case, Janssen said she told a magistrate that the accused’s family had pressured and coached her to claim that she was an adult. The minority rights activists said such cases raised concerns over age verification, the authenticity of documents, allegations of coercion and whether a minor was capable of giving a free and informed consent. He argued that a minor’s alleged consent must not override an independent assessment of the child’s age, safety, welfare and best interests. Janssen further said that the cases reflected “broader concerns about the protection of minority children and the effectiveness of investigations and judicial processes in cases involving alleged abduction, conversion and marriage”, the report noted. He said that Pakistani Christian families targeted in the August 16, 2023 Jaranwala attacks, in which mobs damaged 26 churches and more than 80 homes, continue to seek justice three years later. “Jaranwala was an attack on an entire Christian community,” Eurasia Review quoted Janssen as saying. He also urged the Pakistani authorities to hold accountable those involved in planning, participating in, inciting or facilitating the violence. He further called on the authorities to “translate constitutional guarantees of equality and freedom of religion into effective protection for citizens and accountability for human-rights violations,” the report stated. --IANS scor/as

Bhopal, Aug 26 (IANS) Police arrested a school van driver and registered a case against the operator of a private school in Madhya Pradesh’s Dewas after the vehicle carrying students entered a waterlogged railway underpass despite barricades, officials said on Wednesday. The incident occurred on August 25 at the railway underpass in the Civil Lines area, where traffic had been restricted as a safety measure due to heavy waterlogging caused by rains. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav took serious note of the incident and directed the district administration and police to initiate immediate action. He stressed that schoolchildren's safety was the government’s top priority and that no negligence would be tolerated. According to a statement from the Chief Minister’s Office, “Despite this, the driver of a Magic van belonging to City Convent School removed the barricade and drove the vehicle into the waterlogged underbridge. When the van stalled mid‐way, the driver allegedly abandoned the schoolchildren inside and fled from the spot. On receiving information, residents along with the Dial‐112 team and Civil Lines police swung into action and rescued all the children safely with the help of a rope.” Following the CM’s directions, Dewas Collector Rituraj Singh and Superintendent of Police Puneet Gehlod ensured immediate action against those responsible. Police registered an FIR against the driver at Civil Lines police station under Sections 281 and 285 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and relevant provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act. Police arrested the driver and seized the vehicle. Police registered a separate case against the school operator under Section 223 of the BNS for allegedly disregarding safety standards and guidelines related to character verification. The matter is under investigation. Yadav directed that drivers must not take vehicles through waterlogged routes or over flooded bridges and culverts under any circumstances. Authorities have asked school managements to strictly follow prescribed safety norms for vehicles transporting students, particularly during the monsoon. --IANS pd/dan

Bhubaneswar, Aug 26 (IANS) Odisha Vigilance on Wednesday arrested the former in‐charge principal of Dutika Sahu College, Laida, under Rengali block in Sambalpur district, on charges of misappropriating government funds worth Rs 73.44 lakh. The accused, Basanta Kumar Naik, currently works as a lecturer in Political Science at the same institution. According to the Vigilance Department, the alleged financial irregularities took place during Naik’s tenure as in‐charge principal between the financial years 2019‐20 and 2024‐25. After his arrest, police forwarded him to the court of the Special Judge, Vigilance, Sambalpur. Investigators found that Naik had allegedly siphoned off funds sanctioned for infrastructure development works at the college without carrying out the work. The probe also revealed irregularities, including false billing and non‐receipt of institutional equipment despite funds being sanctioned. The Vigilance further alleged that government grants were diverted under the pretext of implementing automation and digital management software at the college. In connection with the case, Sambalpur Vigilance Police Station registered case number 13/26 against Naik under Sections 13(2) and 13(1)(a) of the Prevention of Corruption Act and Sections 316(5) and 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023. The department said the alleged misappropriation involved public funds amounting to Rs 73,44,950 during the period from 2019‐20 to 2024‐25. In another corruption case, a Vigilance court in Kendujhar district sentenced Sangram Pattnaik, presently posted as Senior Clerk at Capital Hospital, Bhubaneswar, to two years of rigorous imprisonment. He was convicted of misappropriating the GPF refund amounts of health workers during 1999‐2003 while serving as Junior Clerk at Padmapur Community Health Centre in Kendujhar. The funds were allegedly deducted from health workers' salaries but not remitted to the Accountant General (AG), Odisha, Bhubaneswar. The Vigilance said it would move the competent authority for appropriate action against Pattnaik under service rules. Steps would also be taken to dismiss him from government service in view of his conviction. --IANS grm/dan

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Private hospitals accused of irregularities under the Ayushman Bharat -Gopabandhu Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-GJAY) may face strict action, Odisha Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling warned on Wednesday. Also Read: KIMS Hospital under scanner; gets show-cause notice over Ayushman Bharat, BSKY ‘irregularities’ Serious allegations have surfaced against some private hospitals in Bhubaneswar, including Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) and Manipal Hospital, over alleged violations of cashless treatment provisions under the government health insurance schemes. According to a notice issued by the State Health Assurance Society (SHAS) under the Health Department, KIMS allegedly collected additional money from several beneficiaries despite their eligibility for the ambitious ‘cashless treatment’. The allegations include charging patients for diagnostic tests and medicines, as well as discrepancies in clinical records. The notice mentions around six beneficiaries from whom additional amounts were allegedly collected, with the amounts ranging from Rs 40,000 to Rs 90,000. There were also alleged irregularities in pre-authorisation procedures and the classification of OPD patients as IPD patients. The notice further states that 28 patients were shown as admitted to the ICU when a critical care specialist was reportedly unavailable. Discrepancies in ICU admission criteria and records were also allegedly detected. Similar allegations have been raised against Manipal Hospital. A beneficiary, identified as Raghabendra Mishra, allegedly paid Rs 40,000 directly to the hospital despite having an Ayushman Card. A show-cause notice was subsequently issued to the hospital seeking an explanation over the alleged violation. ‘Government Would Not Tolerate Irregularities’ Speaking on the matter, Health Minister Mahaling said the State government would not tolerate irregularities and warned that strict action would be taken against hospitals that violate the scheme guidelines. KIMS and Manipal Hospital were contacted for their responses. While KIMS officials initially said they would examine the notice and respond, no subsequent response was received. Manipal Hospital also declined to comment. “Based on some complaints, Health Department officials had visited KIMS Hospital and Manipal Hospital, and some irregularities were found. That is why, regarding the issue of taking extra money from Ayushman Bharat cardholders or harassing patients, we are issuing notices to both hospitals, and the State government will take strict action against them,” the Minister said while speaking to media persons. Reported By: Manas Kanungo, Biswajit Acharya, Jyoti Prakash Pati

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