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Mustafizur Rahman (Photo by Kerry Marshall/Getty Images) Former Bangladesh captain Mohammad Ashraful has said that Mustafizur Rahman remains unaffected by the circumstances surrounding his release from Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League. The Bangladesh pacer was let go by KKR following a directive from the Board of Control for Cricket in India, issued…

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‘He does not belong here’: When Sanjay Manjrekar questioned Kohli’s place in Tests; how Virat replied

‘He does not belong here’: When Sanjay Manjrekar questioned Kohli’s place in Tests; how Virat replied

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Sanjay Manjrekar, Virat Kohli Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar’s reaction to Virat Kohli’s Test retirement has brought back memories of a comment he made more than a decade ago, when Kohli’s place in the Indian Test side was under question during the 2011–12 tour of Australia.In Januray 2012, after India’s heavy loss in the second…

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Libra Horoscope Today, January 07, 2026: Keep the day simple, work, home, and a little rest |

Libra Horoscope Today, January 07, 2026: Keep the day simple, work, home, and a little rest |

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General:Things balance out, which is your favourite kind of day. The Moon steadies your mood, and Venus supports social ease, so you’ll handle people without feeling drained.Income will balance expenditures, so you won’t feel squeezed. Still, don’t treat that as permission to splurge. Keep the day simple, work, home, and a little rest.Love and Relationship:Love…

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Photographer behind one of history’s most tragic images explains why he was helpless to save her |

Photographer behind one of history’s most tragic images explains why he was helpless to save her |

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Frank Fournier’s photograph of Omayra Sánchez Garzón/ Wikipedia The image of 13-year-old Omayra Sánchez Garzón, her face emerging from volcanic mud, dark bloodshot eyes fixed on the camera, has become one of the most recognisable photographs of the 20th century. Taken in the aftermath of Colombia’s deadliest natural disaster, the picture raised a question that…

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PATNA: The fate of Bihar’s panchayati raj minister Deepak Prakash hangs in the balance as Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM), founded and led by his father and former Union minister Upendra Kushwaha, looks set to split with three of the four party legislators likely to stake claim over the organisation as part of the NDA.The three MLAs — Rameshwar Mahto, Madhav Anand and Alok Kumar Singh — are reportedly angry with Kushwaha for making his son a minister despite his not being a member of either House of the state’s bicameral legislature. If that happens, neither BJP nor Janata Dal United — the two major NDA partners — will make Deepak an MLC, which he needs to become within six months to continue as a minister in the Nitish Kumar cabinet.Everyone was surprised when Kushwaha, whose Rajya Sabha membership expires in April, named his son, Deepak, as a minister from RLM quota instead of wife and Sasaram MLA Snehlata. If RLM indeed splits, prospects of another Rajya Sabha term for Kushwaha may also dim. Five Bihar seats in the Lower House are falling vacant in April.Bajpatti MLA Rameshwar Mahto said, “The decision to make Deepak a minister was wrong. We hoped Kushwaha would see reason, but in vain. The three of us are together but have not decided our next step — whether to leave the party or not — yet.”Madhav Anand, who is MLA from Madhubani, told TOI on phone from Delhi that RLM was united. “We will sit and discuss things if there is any resentment,” he said.The three MLAs had skipped the recent “litti party” hosted by Kushwaha and preferred to meet Nitin Nabin the same day after his appointment as BJP national working president. Mahto was unsparing when reminded that Kushwaha made his son minister “to keep the party united”, as he had said.“CM Nitish Kumar is my mentor, who always believes in doing what he says. I came with Kushwaha for his stand against dynastic politics. I could never imagine that he is floating the party for ‘Parivar’ politics. I have a roaring business and do politics to serve the poor, not for ‘parivar’. Party workers have hopes from their representatives… I started a charitable trust hospital for the poor soon after election,” Mahto said.However, RLM chief spokesman Ram Pukar Sinha said the party is united and everyone is working hard to make it stronger.Kushwaha, who had earlier founded RLSP which he later merged with JDU, served as Union minister of state for education in the first Modi govt from 2014-2019. Since then, he or his party has had little success till the Nov 2025 Bihar assembly election in which RLM managed to win four seats.About the AuthorJai Narain PandeyThe writer has a vast experience of over 30 years in the field of journalism, as a reporter and a news editor. He has officiated as a bureau head and presided over the local desk in Patna and abroad. He has covered a variety of topics, from politics to sports, in India and abroad. He has covered top golfers and tennis players in tournaments held in Doha (Qatar).Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos”BJP People Are Mute” Owaisi Targets PM Modi Over Trump’s ‘Make Me Happy’ RemarkBMC Becomes Mega Battleground As Thackerays Reunite And Alliances Shift Ahead Of Civic Wars 2026Deepam row: Piyush Goyal Accuses MK Stalin Govt Of Targeting Hindu TraditionsDonald Trump, Venezuela And India: Prithviraj Chavan’s Remark On PM Modi Kidnapping Sparks Row’Hindus Will Not Be Allowed To Stay’: BNP Candidate’s Threat Sparks Alarm Amid Bangladesh KillingsNepal Imposes Curfew In Birgunj Near India Border After Social Media Sparks Religious TensionsHyderabad Techie Murdered In US: Father Denies Love Angle, Seeks Justice Across BordersIndia Speeds Up Chenab Hydropower Projects, Redrawing Indus Rivers Water Control Lines For PakistanPolitical War Erupts After JNU Slogans Target PM Modi Following Umar Khalid Bail Rejection VerdictUS Senator Claims India Cut Russian Oil Buys And Sought Trump Tariff Relief Amid Pressure Bid On Oil123PhotostoriesRobin Sharma reveals 5 super habits to be successful in lifeBirthday special: Bipasha Basu’s best movies to watch on OTTChef Sanjeev Kapoor shares 14 kitchen tips that make life easierHow to make Anda Paratha for breakfastJiya Shankar and her love for ethnic wear: Surreal looks in sarees, lehengas, and more12 railway stations and the foods they are famous forFull list of the winners of ‘MasterChef India’: From Pankaj Bhadouria to Mohammed Ashiq5 simple neck exercises to ease stiffness and restore mobilityWhere will you be this Makar Sankranti? 5 best destinations in India to witness the festivalFrom opening up about losing a leg in a tragic accident to being unemployed for 7 years after Naache Mayuri: When Sudha Chandran spoke about life, parent’s support and career123Hot PicksBudget 2026Vande Bharat Sleeper TrainPublic holidays January 2026Gold rate todayUS Visa BondsCigarette tax hikeBank Holidays JanuaryTop TrendingSan Francisco 49ersPaige Bueckers vs Sophie Cunningham Net WorthWho is Lenny DykstraYouTube Ad Changes In VietnamWayne GretzkyKliff KingsburyKevin StefanskiChicago Bulls vs Boston CelticsTaylor SwiftWho is Kris Humphries

PATNA: The fate of Bihar’s panchayati raj minister Deepak Prakash hangs in the balance as Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM), founded and led by his father and former Union minister Upendra Kushwaha, looks set to split with three of the four party legislators likely to stake claim over the organisation as part of the NDA.The three MLAs — Rameshwar Mahto, Madhav Anand and Alok Kumar Singh — are reportedly angry with Kushwaha for making his son a minister despite his not being a member of either House of the state’s bicameral legislature. If that happens, neither BJP nor Janata Dal United — the two major NDA partners — will make Deepak an MLC, which he needs to become within six months to continue as a minister in the Nitish Kumar cabinet.Everyone was surprised when Kushwaha, whose Rajya Sabha membership expires in April, named his son, Deepak, as a minister from RLM quota instead of wife and Sasaram MLA Snehlata. If RLM indeed splits, prospects of another Rajya Sabha term for Kushwaha may also dim. Five Bihar seats in the Lower House are falling vacant in April.Bajpatti MLA Rameshwar Mahto said, “The decision to make Deepak a minister was wrong. We hoped Kushwaha would see reason, but in vain. The three of us are together but have not decided our next step — whether to leave the party or not — yet.”Madhav Anand, who is MLA from Madhubani, told TOI on phone from Delhi that RLM was united. “We will sit and discuss things if there is any resentment,” he said.The three MLAs had skipped the recent “litti party” hosted by Kushwaha and preferred to meet Nitin Nabin the same day after his appointment as BJP national working president. Mahto was unsparing when reminded that Kushwaha made his son minister “to keep the party united”, as he had said.“CM Nitish Kumar is my mentor, who always believes in doing what he says. I came with Kushwaha for his stand against dynastic politics. I could never imagine that he is floating the party for ‘Parivar’ politics. I have a roaring business and do politics to serve the poor, not for ‘parivar’. Party workers have hopes from their representatives… I started a charitable trust hospital for the poor soon after election,” Mahto said.However, RLM chief spokesman Ram Pukar Sinha said the party is united and everyone is working hard to make it stronger.Kushwaha, who had earlier founded RLSP which he later merged with JDU, served as Union minister of state for education in the first Modi govt from 2014-2019. Since then, he or his party has had little success till the Nov 2025 Bihar assembly election in which RLM managed to win four seats.About the AuthorJai Narain PandeyThe writer has a vast experience of over 30 years in the field of journalism, as a reporter and a news editor. He has officiated as a bureau head and presided over the local desk in Patna and abroad. He has covered a variety of topics, from politics to sports, in India and abroad. He has covered top golfers and tennis players in tournaments held in Doha (Qatar).Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos”BJP People Are Mute” Owaisi Targets PM Modi Over Trump’s ‘Make Me Happy’ RemarkBMC Becomes Mega Battleground As Thackerays Reunite And Alliances Shift Ahead Of Civic Wars 2026Deepam row: Piyush Goyal Accuses MK Stalin Govt Of Targeting Hindu TraditionsDonald Trump, Venezuela And India: Prithviraj Chavan’s Remark On PM Modi Kidnapping Sparks Row’Hindus Will Not Be Allowed To Stay’: BNP Candidate’s Threat Sparks Alarm Amid Bangladesh KillingsNepal Imposes Curfew In Birgunj Near India Border After Social Media Sparks Religious TensionsHyderabad Techie Murdered In US: Father Denies Love Angle, Seeks Justice Across BordersIndia Speeds Up Chenab Hydropower Projects, Redrawing Indus Rivers Water Control Lines For PakistanPolitical War Erupts After JNU Slogans Target PM Modi Following Umar Khalid Bail Rejection VerdictUS Senator Claims India Cut Russian Oil Buys And Sought Trump Tariff Relief Amid Pressure Bid On Oil123PhotostoriesRobin Sharma reveals 5 super habits to be successful in lifeBirthday special: Bipasha Basu’s best movies to watch on OTTChef Sanjeev Kapoor shares 14 kitchen tips that make life easierHow to make Anda Paratha for breakfastJiya Shankar and her love for ethnic wear: Surreal looks in sarees, lehengas, and more12 railway stations and the foods they are famous forFull list of the winners of ‘MasterChef India’: From Pankaj Bhadouria to Mohammed Ashiq5 simple neck exercises to ease stiffness and restore mobilityWhere will you be this Makar Sankranti? 5 best destinations in India to witness the festivalFrom opening up about losing a leg in a tragic accident to being unemployed for 7 years after Naache Mayuri: When Sudha Chandran spoke about life, parent’s support and career123Hot PicksBudget 2026Vande Bharat Sleeper TrainPublic holidays January 2026Gold rate todayUS Visa BondsCigarette tax hikeBank Holidays JanuaryTop TrendingSan Francisco 49ersPaige Bueckers vs Sophie Cunningham Net WorthWho is Lenny DykstraYouTube Ad Changes In VietnamWayne GretzkyKliff KingsburyKevin StefanskiChicago Bulls vs Boston CelticsTaylor SwiftWho is Kris Humphries

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PATNA: The fate of Bihar’s panchayati raj minister Deepak Prakash hangs in the balance as Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM), founded and led by his father and former Union minister Upendra Kushwaha, looks set to split with three of the four party legislators likely to stake claim over the organisation as part of the NDA.The three…

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As Dhurandhar crosses Rs 1200 crore, Sanjay Dutt joins Deepika Padukone with three Rs 1000 crore films, surpassing Shah Rukh Khan and Prabhas

As Dhurandhar crosses Rs 1200 crore, Sanjay Dutt joins Deepika Padukone with three Rs 1000 crore films, surpassing Shah Rukh Khan and Prabhas

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As Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar storms past Rs 1200 crore at the global box office, the conversation around the film’s historic run has shifted beyond just its lead stars. While Ranveer Singh has joined the elite Rs 1000 crore club with the film, the bigger takeaway is how Dhurandhar quietly strengthens Sanjay Dutt’s already formidable box…

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At 30%, Lucknow reports highest per cent of deletions; over 1 crore voters have been put in ‘unmapped category’

At 30%, Lucknow reports highest per cent of deletions; over 1 crore voters have been put in ‘unmapped category’

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Another 25.5 lakh, constituting over 1.6% of the electorate, were enrolled at two places. A total of 79.5 lakh (5.1%) voters couldn’t be traced while 46.2 lakh (almost 3%) were dead. More than 7.7 lakh (0.5%) voters didn’t return filled-in enumeration forms.Lucknow reported the highest percentage of deletions at 30%, followed by Ghaziabad (28.8%), Balrampur…

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AKOLA: Maharashtra state Congress vice-president Hidayat Patel was stabbed in Akot taluka, in Akola, moments after he stepped out of Markaz Masjid in Mohala village after offering namaz on Tuesday. Police arrested the assailant later in the day.Police said the attacker had stabbed Patel multiple times in the neck and abdomen with a sharp weapon before fleeing. Patel, bleeding profusely, collapsed outside the mosque, triggering panic in the locality. Locals rushed him to a private hospital in Akot. As his condition worsened, Patel was shifted to a private hospital in Akola. Doctors said his condition remained critical.Akot rural police, senior officers and a forensic team rushed to the spot. Blood samples and other evidence were collected. Police deployment was intensified in the area.Police arrested the assailant, Ubed Patel, from Panj village and registered a case of attempted murder against him at Akot Rural PS. Akola SP Archit Chandak said preliminary investigations indicated that the attack had stemmed from an old dispute and political rivalry. The accused reportedly told cops he suspected the involvement of Patel’s group in the 2019 death of one of his family members. He claimed despite familial ties, Patel stalled his rise as a politician. Hidayat Patel is a well-known Congress neta in Akola. He had contested Lok Sabha elections in 2014 and 2019.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos”BJP People Are Mute” Owaisi Targets PM Modi Over Trump’s ‘Make Me Happy’ RemarkBMC Becomes Mega Battleground As Thackerays Reunite And Alliances Shift Ahead Of Civic Wars 2026Deepam row: Piyush Goyal Accuses MK Stalin Govt Of Targeting Hindu TraditionsDonald Trump, Venezuela And India: Prithviraj Chavan’s Remark On PM Modi Kidnapping Sparks Row’Hindus Will Not Be Allowed To Stay’: BNP Candidate’s Threat Sparks Alarm Amid Bangladesh KillingsNepal Imposes Curfew In Birgunj Near India Border After Social Media Sparks Religious TensionsHyderabad Techie Murdered In US: Father Denies Love Angle, Seeks Justice Across BordersIndia Speeds Up Chenab Hydropower Projects, Redrawing Indus Rivers Water Control Lines For PakistanPolitical War Erupts After JNU Slogans Target PM Modi Following Umar Khalid Bail Rejection VerdictUS Senator Claims India Cut Russian Oil Buys And Sought Trump Tariff Relief Amid Pressure Bid On Oil123PhotostoriesRobin Sharma reveals 5 super habits to be successful in lifeBirthday special: Bipasha Basu’s best movies to watch on OTTChef Sanjeev Kapoor shares 14 kitchen tips that make life easierHow to make Anda Paratha for breakfastJiya Shankar and her love for ethnic wear: Surreal looks in sarees, lehengas, and more12 railway stations and the foods they are famous forFull list of the winners of ‘MasterChef India’: From Pankaj Bhadouria to Mohammed Ashiq5 simple neck exercises to ease stiffness and restore mobilityWhere will you be this Makar Sankranti? 5 best destinations in India to witness the festivalFrom opening up about losing a leg in a tragic accident to being unemployed for 7 years after Naache Mayuri: When Sudha Chandran spoke about life, parent’s support and career123Hot PicksBudget 2026Vande Bharat Sleeper TrainPublic holidays January 2026Gold rate todayUS Visa BondsCigarette tax hikeBank Holidays JanuaryTop TrendingSan Francisco 49ersPaige Bueckers vs Sophie Cunningham Net WorthWho is Lenny DykstraYouTube Ad Changes In VietnamWayne GretzkyKliff KingsburyKevin StefanskiChicago Bulls vs Boston CelticsTaylor SwiftWho is Kris Humphries

AKOLA: Maharashtra state Congress vice-president Hidayat Patel was stabbed in Akot taluka, in Akola, moments after he stepped out of Markaz Masjid in Mohala village after offering namaz on Tuesday. Police arrested the assailant later in the day.Police said the attacker had stabbed Patel multiple times in the neck and abdomen with a sharp weapon before fleeing. Patel, bleeding profusely, collapsed outside the mosque, triggering panic in the locality. Locals rushed him to a private hospital in Akot. As his condition worsened, Patel was shifted to a private hospital in Akola. Doctors said his condition remained critical.Akot rural police, senior officers and a forensic team rushed to the spot. Blood samples and other evidence were collected. Police deployment was intensified in the area.Police arrested the assailant, Ubed Patel, from Panj village and registered a case of attempted murder against him at Akot Rural PS. Akola SP Archit Chandak said preliminary investigations indicated that the attack had stemmed from an old dispute and political rivalry. The accused reportedly told cops he suspected the involvement of Patel’s group in the 2019 death of one of his family members. He claimed despite familial ties, Patel stalled his rise as a politician. Hidayat Patel is a well-known Congress neta in Akola. He had contested Lok Sabha elections in 2014 and 2019.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos”BJP People Are Mute” Owaisi Targets PM Modi Over Trump’s ‘Make Me Happy’ RemarkBMC Becomes Mega Battleground As Thackerays Reunite And Alliances Shift Ahead Of Civic Wars 2026Deepam row: Piyush Goyal Accuses MK Stalin Govt Of Targeting Hindu TraditionsDonald Trump, Venezuela And India: Prithviraj Chavan’s Remark On PM Modi Kidnapping Sparks Row’Hindus Will Not Be Allowed To Stay’: BNP Candidate’s Threat Sparks Alarm Amid Bangladesh KillingsNepal Imposes Curfew In Birgunj Near India Border After Social Media Sparks Religious TensionsHyderabad Techie Murdered In US: Father Denies Love Angle, Seeks Justice Across BordersIndia Speeds Up Chenab Hydropower Projects, Redrawing Indus Rivers Water Control Lines For PakistanPolitical War Erupts After JNU Slogans Target PM Modi Following Umar Khalid Bail Rejection VerdictUS Senator Claims India Cut Russian Oil Buys And Sought Trump Tariff Relief Amid Pressure Bid On Oil123PhotostoriesRobin Sharma reveals 5 super habits to be successful in lifeBirthday special: Bipasha Basu’s best movies to watch on OTTChef Sanjeev Kapoor shares 14 kitchen tips that make life easierHow to make Anda Paratha for breakfastJiya Shankar and her love for ethnic wear: Surreal looks in sarees, lehengas, and more12 railway stations and the foods they are famous forFull list of the winners of ‘MasterChef India’: From Pankaj Bhadouria to Mohammed Ashiq5 simple neck exercises to ease stiffness and restore mobilityWhere will you be this Makar Sankranti? 5 best destinations in India to witness the festivalFrom opening up about losing a leg in a tragic accident to being unemployed for 7 years after Naache Mayuri: When Sudha Chandran spoke about life, parent’s support and career123Hot PicksBudget 2026Vande Bharat Sleeper TrainPublic holidays January 2026Gold rate todayUS Visa BondsCigarette tax hikeBank Holidays JanuaryTop TrendingSan Francisco 49ersPaige Bueckers vs Sophie Cunningham Net WorthWho is Lenny DykstraYouTube Ad Changes In VietnamWayne GretzkyKliff KingsburyKevin StefanskiChicago Bulls vs Boston CelticsTaylor SwiftWho is Kris Humphries

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AKOLA: Maharashtra state Congress vice-president Hidayat Patel was stabbed in Akot taluka, in Akola, moments after he stepped out of Markaz Masjid in Mohala village after offering namaz on Tuesday. Police arrested the assailant later in the day.Police said the attacker had stabbed Patel multiple times in the neck and abdomen with a sharp weapon…

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PIOs in UK see wealth soar, whilst Pakistanis see ‘notable decline’: LSE report

PIOs in UK see wealth soar, whilst Pakistanis see ‘notable decline’: LSE report

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LONDON: Individuals from white British and Indian ethnic groups have seen substantial increases in median wealth in Britain since 2012, whilst the wealth of those of Pakistani ethnicity has seen a marked decline, a new report from the London School of Economics (LSE) shows.Individuals from Asian Other and white Other ethnic groups also experienced substantial…

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Political vendetta behind Hadi killing: Chargesheet

Political vendetta behind Hadi killing: Chargesheet

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Inqilab Moncho holds protest rally in Dhaka over killing of Osman Hadi (ANI photo) DHAKA: Slain radical Islamic leader and India baiter Sharif Osman Hadi’s party on Tuesday staged a “March for Justice” in support of their four-point demand, including trial of those responsible for his murder and cancelling work permits of all Indians residing…

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KOLHAPUR: Following a high court directive, Oxford University Press has apologised to Chhatrapati Udayanraje Bhosale, 13th descendant of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, and others offended by “unverified statements” in four pages of James Laine’s 2003 book, ‘Shivaji: Hindu King in Islamic India’. Protests over these had led to an attack on a Pune-based history research centre.Acting on a directive from Bombay high court’s Kolhapur bench, Oxford University Press (OUP) India has issued a public apology to Chhatrapati Udayanraje Bhosale, the 13th descendant of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, and anyone else offended by “unverified statements” across four pages of James Laine’s 2003 book Shivaji: Hindu King in Islamic India.The controversy erupted in 2004, triggering an attack on a Pune-based history research centre. OUP India said in a notice published in newspapers Tuesday that certain references on pages 31, 33, 34 and 93 of the book were found to be unverified and that it regretted that the contentious portions went through undetected at the time of publication.Based on a complaint filed by Bhosale, a court had initiated criminal defamation proceedings on April 2, 2005, under Section 500 (defamation) of the IPC against OUP India’s Sayeed Manzar Khan and three others. They appealed in the high court, which referred the matter to its Kolhapur bench. Justice Shivkumar Dige took up the petition on Dec 17 last year.Lawyers representing Khan and his fellow petitioners that their clients were ready to publish a notice “nationally”, apologising to respondent No 1 (Bhosale). The bench gave the quartet 15 days to keep their commitment and quashed the magisterial court’s order for proceedings against them.In an e-mail response to queries from TOI, the publishing house’s India representative Ruchika Tandon said, “OUP India publishes a wide range of resources, with a variety of perspectives across different disciplines. The title in question was published for a brief period more than two decades ago in India. In response to concerns about title’s content which were raised at the time, we took prompt steps to recall the title and withdraw it from circulation.”Tandon said OUP India seeks to “consider cultural sensitivities and context carefully to ensure that our products can be read and enjoyed by as many people worldwide as possible”.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos”BJP People Are Mute” Owaisi Targets PM Modi Over Trump’s ‘Make Me Happy’ RemarkBMC Becomes Mega Battleground As Thackerays Reunite And Alliances Shift Ahead Of Civic Wars 2026Deepam row: Piyush Goyal Accuses MK Stalin Govt Of Targeting Hindu TraditionsDonald Trump, Venezuela And India: Prithviraj Chavan’s Remark On PM Modi Kidnapping Sparks Row’Hindus Will Not Be Allowed To Stay’: BNP Candidate’s Threat Sparks Alarm Amid Bangladesh KillingsNepal Imposes Curfew In Birgunj Near India Border After Social Media Sparks Religious TensionsHyderabad Techie Murdered In US: Father Denies Love Angle, Seeks Justice Across BordersIndia Speeds Up Chenab Hydropower Projects, Redrawing Indus Rivers Water Control Lines For PakistanPolitical War Erupts After JNU Slogans Target PM Modi Following Umar Khalid Bail Rejection VerdictUS Senator Claims India Cut Russian Oil Buys And Sought Trump Tariff Relief Amid Pressure Bid On Oil123PhotostoriesBirthday special: Bipasha Basu’s best movies to watch on OTTChef Sanjeev Kapoor shares 14 kitchen tips that make life easierHow to make Anda Paratha for breakfastJiya Shankar and her love for ethnic wear: Surreal looks in sarees, lehengas, and more12 railway stations and the foods they are famous forFull list of the winners of ‘MasterChef India’: From Pankaj Bhadouria to Mohammed Ashiq5 simple neck exercises to ease stiffness and restore mobilityWhere will you be this Makar Sankranti? 5 best destinations in India to witness the festivalFrom opening up about losing a leg in a tragic accident to being unemployed for 7 years after Naache Mayuri: When Sudha Chandran spoke about life, parent’s support and career7 must-read fantasy novels that transport you to magical worlds123Hot PicksBudget 2026Vande Bharat Sleeper TrainPublic holidays January 2026Gold rate todayUS Visa BondsCigarette tax hikeBank Holidays JanuaryTop TrendingSan Francisco 49ersPaige Bueckers vs Sophie Cunningham Net WorthWho is Lenny DykstraYouTube Ad Changes In VietnamWayne GretzkyKliff KingsburyKevin StefanskiChicago Bulls vs Boston CelticsTaylor SwiftWho is Kris Humphries

KOLHAPUR: Following a high court directive, Oxford University Press has apologised to Chhatrapati Udayanraje Bhosale, 13th descendant of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, and others offended by “unverified statements” in four pages of James Laine’s 2003 book, ‘Shivaji: Hindu King in Islamic India’. Protests over these had led to an attack on a Pune-based history research centre.Acting on a directive from Bombay high court’s Kolhapur bench, Oxford University Press (OUP) India has issued a public apology to Chhatrapati Udayanraje Bhosale, the 13th descendant of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, and anyone else offended by “unverified statements” across four pages of James Laine’s 2003 book Shivaji: Hindu King in Islamic India.The controversy erupted in 2004, triggering an attack on a Pune-based history research centre. OUP India said in a notice published in newspapers Tuesday that certain references on pages 31, 33, 34 and 93 of the book were found to be unverified and that it regretted that the contentious portions went through undetected at the time of publication.Based on a complaint filed by Bhosale, a court had initiated criminal defamation proceedings on April 2, 2005, under Section 500 (defamation) of the IPC against OUP India’s Sayeed Manzar Khan and three others. They appealed in the high court, which referred the matter to its Kolhapur bench. Justice Shivkumar Dige took up the petition on Dec 17 last year.Lawyers representing Khan and his fellow petitioners that their clients were ready to publish a notice “nationally”, apologising to respondent No 1 (Bhosale). The bench gave the quartet 15 days to keep their commitment and quashed the magisterial court’s order for proceedings against them.In an e-mail response to queries from TOI, the publishing house’s India representative Ruchika Tandon said, “OUP India publishes a wide range of resources, with a variety of perspectives across different disciplines. The title in question was published for a brief period more than two decades ago in India. In response to concerns about title’s content which were raised at the time, we took prompt steps to recall the title and withdraw it from circulation.”Tandon said OUP India seeks to “consider cultural sensitivities and context carefully to ensure that our products can be read and enjoyed by as many people worldwide as possible”.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos”BJP People Are Mute” Owaisi Targets PM Modi Over Trump’s ‘Make Me Happy’ RemarkBMC Becomes Mega Battleground As Thackerays Reunite And Alliances Shift Ahead Of Civic Wars 2026Deepam row: Piyush Goyal Accuses MK Stalin Govt Of Targeting Hindu TraditionsDonald Trump, Venezuela And India: Prithviraj Chavan’s Remark On PM Modi Kidnapping Sparks Row’Hindus Will Not Be Allowed To Stay’: BNP Candidate’s Threat Sparks Alarm Amid Bangladesh KillingsNepal Imposes Curfew In Birgunj Near India Border After Social Media Sparks Religious TensionsHyderabad Techie Murdered In US: Father Denies Love Angle, Seeks Justice Across BordersIndia Speeds Up Chenab Hydropower Projects, Redrawing Indus Rivers Water Control Lines For PakistanPolitical War Erupts After JNU Slogans Target PM Modi Following Umar Khalid Bail Rejection VerdictUS Senator Claims India Cut Russian Oil Buys And Sought Trump Tariff Relief Amid Pressure Bid On Oil123PhotostoriesBirthday special: Bipasha Basu’s best movies to watch on OTTChef Sanjeev Kapoor shares 14 kitchen tips that make life easierHow to make Anda Paratha for breakfastJiya Shankar and her love for ethnic wear: Surreal looks in sarees, lehengas, and more12 railway stations and the foods they are famous forFull list of the winners of ‘MasterChef India’: From Pankaj Bhadouria to Mohammed Ashiq5 simple neck exercises to ease stiffness and restore mobilityWhere will you be this Makar Sankranti? 5 best destinations in India to witness the festivalFrom opening up about losing a leg in a tragic accident to being unemployed for 7 years after Naache Mayuri: When Sudha Chandran spoke about life, parent’s support and career7 must-read fantasy novels that transport you to magical worlds123Hot PicksBudget 2026Vande Bharat Sleeper TrainPublic holidays January 2026Gold rate todayUS Visa BondsCigarette tax hikeBank Holidays JanuaryTop TrendingSan Francisco 49ersPaige Bueckers vs Sophie Cunningham Net WorthWho is Lenny DykstraYouTube Ad Changes In VietnamWayne GretzkyKliff KingsburyKevin StefanskiChicago Bulls vs Boston CelticsTaylor SwiftWho is Kris Humphries

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KOLHAPUR: Following a high court directive, Oxford University Press has apologised to Chhatrapati Udayanraje Bhosale, 13th descendant of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, and others offended by “unverified statements” in four pages of James Laine’s 2003 book, ‘Shivaji: Hindu King in Islamic India’. Protests over these had led to an attack on a Pune-based history research centre.Acting…

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