Bank of Baroda vs BR Shetty: Over 100 anti-money laundering alerts were generated on NMC Health group accounts

Bank of Baroda had been Shetty’s personal banker since the early-to-mid-1970s, a relationship spanning around 45 years, and was NMC’s primary banker until about 2019

BR Shetty has now filed a suit against Bank of Baroda and several officials in the Bombay High Court, seeking around $15 billion in damages

Bank of Baroda allegedly procured a Look Out Circular against Shetty through law enforcement agencies on May 8, 2020

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Mental health in India: Why nearly 80% hesitate to seek therapy despite rising concerns

The survey found that 25% of respondents in East India will hesitate to see a therapist

Findings suggest that awareness alone is not enough to encourage people to seek help

The findings indicate differences between men and women in identifying mental health issues

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US visitor visa delays: These 15 cities have the longest interview wait times in 2026

The US Department of State updates its global visa wait-time information periodically

Sydney in Australia tops global ranking with an estimated wait of 21 months

Hyderabad, Mumbai & New Delhi report waits of 12 months, 11.5 months & 10 months

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El Niño effect: September 2026 was world's second-hottest as global ocean temperatures set new record

September 2023 remains the warmest, with September 2026 trailing by just 0.07°C

It is very likely that 2026 will rank among the 5 warmest years on record, says NOAA

Antarctic sea ice recorded its third-smallest September extent in 48 years

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Respite for passengers: No more train cancellations planned over CJP protest, says Railways

Railway officials said that no more cancellations are planned due to the CJP protest

Cancellations covered departures after 2 pm and arrivals till 2 pm

The move drew criticism from railway experts, passenger bodies and recognised federations

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Fought apartheid, made judge by Nelson Mandela, changed genocide law - The remarkable life of Nobel winner Navi Pillay

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GST Council set to unveil next-gen reforms: 17-day refunds, simpler registrations, easier input tax credit

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Russia plague outbreak scare: Pneumonic or bubonic? Key differences, symptoms & risks

Pneumonic plague is the only form of plague capable of spreading directly from person to person

If treated promptly with appropriate antibiotics, plague can be cured

Russian authorities have so far stopped short of publicly confirming pneumonic plague

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RBI repo rate: Crisil says India Inc can absorb 50-bps rate hike as corporate balance sheets remain strong

Crisil’s assessment shows that the median gearing of rated companies is around 0.5

The potential impact of higher rates comes against a backdrop of continued credit growth

Crisil noted that previous rate-hike cycles had limited impact on credit profiles of sectors

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Can mRNA Covid vaccines boost cancer treatment? New study reveals a surprising link

In experiments, mRNA vaccination activated a strong type-I interferon response

Cancer cells can exploit mechanisms that suppress body's immune response

The mRNA technology may also trigger a broader immune response

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