Malathi, a resident of Madurai, has been using a significant portion of her pension to feed monkeys living around Tirupparankundram since 2015. Despite her age and health challenges, she continues to visit several locations every Saturday, where nearly 350 to 400 monkeys gather when she calls them.

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#WATCH | Tamil Nadu: Malathi, a 76-year-old resident of Madurai, has been using a significant portion of her pension to feed monkeys living around Tirupparankundram since 2015. Despite her age and health challenges, she continues to visit several locations every Saturday, where… pic.twitter.com/3PBRtmdOao

— ANI (@ANI) June 23, 2026

According to ANI, Malathi has dedicated her life to serving others. She worked as the Director of Physical Education at Gandhigram University, served at an international school in Kodaikanal, and spent 33 years in the Tamil Nadu Police Department before retiring in 2010.

Her unwavering compassion reflects a rare dedication to animal care, inspiring others to act with kindness and reminding society that small, consistent efforts can create meaningful impact even after retirement.
 

"Exceptional batting by the @ICC. Empowerment in sport is about ensuring that a player's journey, in all phases, is supported with the right framework. Seeing the transition from 'choosing between' to 'doing both' is proof that we are playing the game the right way.

"A massive boost for the future of women cricketers worldwide," Tendulkar wrote on 'X'.

The document speaks about having a dedicated 'Case Manager' for the players returning to competitive cricket post pregnancy.

The Case Officer should be either a doctor or a physiotherapist.

The early review would comprise focus on psychological support in the players' adjustment to life as a mother, followed by graded reintroduction of strength-based training. After eight weeks of these assessments, the player will return to running in collaboration with a doctor and physio.

A thorough monitoring of any symptoms including musculoskeletal and pelvic floor issues is done before the player is given the go ahead to return to action.

The ICC said its guidelines are designed to be in line with local legislation, while supporting player welfare through "practical, physical and psychological guidance." 

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They must avoid defeat in their Group K showdown against Portugal to remain top of the table. For Portugal, the mission is simple: they must beat Colombia to leapfrog them by a single point. Portugal currently have four points from their two matches, two fewer than an unbeaten Colombia side.

Despite the loss, DR Congo still hold an outside chance of reaching the Round of 32 in their first World Cup appearance since 1974, when the country was known as Zaire.

Similarly, Uzbekistan can still progress as one of the best third-placed teams from the group stage, but they must beat DR Congo in their final match to have any hope of doing so.

Colombian fans turned the Mexican stadium into a sea of yellow, vastly outnumbering supporters of the African nation.

The South Americans, who beat Uzbekistan 3-1 in their tournament opener, dominated the early stages, peppering Lionel Mpasi's goal.

Daniel Munoz squandered an early chance and shortly afterwards had a goal ruled out for offside while James Rodriguez unleashed a stinging shot that was brilliantly saved as Colombia kept probing.

Mpasi made further sharp stops from Johan Mojica and Luis Diaz as the Colombians, playing with pace and invention, continued to dominate.

But their intensity dipped after the first drinks break, allowing DR Congo to edge back into the contest and pose their own occasional threat.

Mpasi made another stunning save with his leg from Diaz in the 50th minute to keep the game goalless.

DR Congo briefly threatened but Crystal Palace defender Munoz made up for his first-half miss when his shot was deflected past a wrong-footed Mpasi.

The African team did not give up and as the clock ticked past 90 minutes Colombian goalkeeper Camilo Vargas was forced to scramble to his left to turn a fierce Nathanael Mbuku shot behind.

(With AFP Inputs)

Reacting to the move, Jindal paid tribute to Kuldeep's contribution to the franchise and expressed confidence that the spinner would continue to excel with his new team.

"Dear Kuldeep, thank you for your service over the last five years at Delhi Capitals. You have been a core part of our team, and you will be sorely missed. Go well, you are a champion player, and I am sure you will do extremely well back in your home ground," Jindal wrote on social media.

Kuldeep leaves Delhi Capitals after a highly productive stint in which he claimed 72 wickets in 65 matches and established himself as one of the team's most dependable match-winners with the ball.

Jindal also welcomed Pant back to the Capitals setup, expressing hope that the wicketkeeper-batter would rediscover his best form in familiar surroundings.

"Rishabh — Kiran and I are both happy to have you back at DC. Hope you can find your best form back home in Delhi," he added.

Pant's return marks a homecoming for one of the franchise's most iconic players. The wicketkeeper-batter represented Delhi Capitals from 2016 to 2024, making a record 111 appearances for the franchise and captaining the side in 43 matches across four seasons.

Pant had moved to Lucknow Super Giants ahead of IPL 2025 for a record Rs 27 crore fee but endured a difficult two-year spell with the franchise. LSG finished seventh in IPL 2025 before ending at the bottom of the table in IPL 2026. Pant also stepped down as captain before the conclusion of the 2026 season.

The IPL confirmed on Tuesday that Pant will rejoin Delhi Capitals for Rs 15 crore, while Kuldeep will move to Lucknow Super Giants at his existing salary of Rs 13.5 crore.

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To help him settle into the Indian senior team set-up, the BCCI has also funded his parents' journey to England. Sooryavanshi's father, Sanjeev, has already landed in London and met Rajasthan Royals co-owner Lakshmi Mittal and Manoj Badale.

"London mein Rajasthan Royals ke owner Mittal ji, Aditya Mittal ji aur Manoj Badale ji se milne ka saubhagya mila. Rajasthan Royals ke CEO Alok ji aur Romi ji bhi saath mein hain. (Had the privilege of meeting Mittal ji, Aditya Mittal ji, and Manoj Badale ji, owners of Rajasthan Royals, in London. Rajasthan Royals CEO Alok ji and Romi ji are also with us.)," Sanjeev wrote while talking about the meeting.

Sooryavanshi started his cricketing journey from the humble surroundings of Samastipur in Bihar and came to the limelight in IPL 2025, scoring a marauding hundred against Gujarat Titans.

At 14 years and 32 days then, he remains the youngest centurion in T20 cricket, with his 38-ball 101 on April 28, 2025, against Gujarat.

Now, the left-hander's national debut might happen in Belfast against Ireland, either on June 26 or 28.

If he appears against either Ireland or England, Sooryavanshi could become the youngest-ever international cricketer for India at 15, surpassing the great Sachin Tendulkar's record of 16 years and 205 days.

Sooryavanshi said he deeply cherishes the moment he unboxed his India T-shirt with his name imprinted on the back.

"I just felt it like a dream, the moment I saw that T-shirt. I couldn't stop smiling," he said.

"Sometimes, something happens that you never even imagined could happen, and when it finally does, you don't know how to react. That's exactly what I felt," he beamed.

— David Warner (@davidwarner31) June 23, 2026

At first, David Warner responded to Parth Jindal's post on X with laughing emojis, leaving fans wondering what it was referring to.

I can't figure out if the laugh is for DC or for the fact that Pant is another captain like him under Moody who was let go https://t.co/CWYh4jR3Hs

— absy (@absycric) June 23, 2026

???? https://t.co/bx21hmE8Rg

— R (@reeyalistic_) June 23, 2026

Need tea https://t.co/8xOfXDg0vj

— Jaanvi (@that_shutterbug) June 23, 2026

Soon after, Warner posted another reply to Jindal's post, this time explaining how auction dynamics and Pant's poor fortunes at LSG have led to DC getting him back.

"It was always going to happen. Auctions can get out of hand, and if there is a dip in form and one owner wants to get rid of you while the other wanted you but was unfortunately outbid, you can bide your time," Warner said.

It was always going to happen. Auctions can get out of hand, and if there is a dip in form and one owner wants to get rid of you while the other wanted you but was unfortunately outbid, you can bide your time.

— David Warner (@davidwarner31) June 23, 2026

This was what Parth Jindal had posted:

Dear Kuldeep, thank you for your service over the last 5 years. You have been a core part of our team and you will be sorely missed. Go well - you are a champion player and I am sure you will do extremely well back in your home ground. Rishabh - Kiran and I are both happy to have you back at DC. Hope you can find your best form back home in Delhi."

Pant was signed by LSG for an IPL record price of Rs 27 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction. Although DC had originally right-to-matched LSG's winning bid of Rs 20.75 crore, the latter raised it to Rs 27 crore, which the former did not match.

However, after two unsuccessful seasons, including a last-place finish in IPL 2026, LSG and Pant have parted ways. Pant has taken a massive Rs 12 crore paycut, rejoining DC for Rs 15 crore.

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Martin Odegaard and Erling Haaland, whose double helped secure the win, brought the squad together to perform the row in front of the fans, but they had to wait for coach Stale Solbakken, who sprinted up the steps in the stand at the final whistle to kiss and hug his wife.

With the squad sitting in rows resembling those of a Viking longboat and Solbakken squeezing into the middle behind Haaland, Odegaard began beating the drum to a joyous climax.

What Is the Viking Row?

The celebration, according to several reports, is inspired by Norway's Viking tradition. According to the BBC, "The Viking Age was from about AD 700 to 1100. Many Vikings left their homes in Scandinavia and travelled by longboat to other countries, like Britain and Ireland. The people of Britain called the invaders 'Danes', but they came from Norway and Sweden as well as Denmark. Vikings sailed the seas trading goods. They bought silver, silks, spices, wine, jewellery, glass and pottery to bring back home."

The rowing motion is a tribute and symbolises the voyages that the Vikings undertook. It is an integral part of Norwegian identity.

Vikingler ilerliyor…

Norveç: 3- Senegal: 2

Altı puanla son 32'yi garantileyen Norveç milli takımı, MetLife Stadyumu'ndaki maçın sonunda turu, taraftarlarıyla birlikte Viking küreği çekerek kutladı. pic.twitter.com/c4X3FekqmJ

— serbestiyet (@serbestiyetweb) June 23, 2026

What are the Norway players saying about the celebration?

TV pictures showed fans back in Trondheim joining in as the celebration brought Norway supporters around the world together, but midfielder Patrick Berg revealed that he did not think the row was going to catch on.

"At the start, I think people doubted a little bit - like, is this something that's going to last or just something that's going to die off? But it's been a massive part of our World Cup so far," he told reporters.

"Doing it in New York is a really beautiful moment for us together. They started doing it back home in Oslo before we left for the World Cup, and now I think the whole world is aware of it... I feel the energy that we create together with (the fans) is really important for us."

"It was incredibly fun," forward Alexander Sorloth said, beaming with pride after the game. "A lot more fun than I would have thought. When you hear the sound, it's magical."

Asked how far he and the Viking rowing might take him and his team at the World Cup, Sorloth was confident.

"We'll see, but if we reach our top level, it's a tournament and anything can happen. If we reach our top level, we can go far," he said.

Norway are second in the group with six points, behind France on goal difference, with the two teams meeting in their final Group I game on Friday.

With Reuters inputs 

Ronaldo responded to his critics with a Player of the Match performance against Uzbekistan. After the game, the man who has scored 145 goals in international football said that he believes in his work more than anything else.

"It was a difficult, dark week. It felt like I was already retired from football," Ronaldo said. "But I held on, like I always do, because I believe in work more than anything else."

"I knew my teammates were going to help me, too. It was difficult, I have to admit, but we're back. I'm very happy," he added.

Ronaldo, who is the only man to have scored in six different World Cups, admitted that it feels nice to have added another milestone to his résumé, but his focus remains on doing well for his team and taking Portugal all the way in the World Cup.

"Records are always nice to break, but my goal is to help the national team achieve its objectives," Ronaldo said. "The most important thing was the team's work and the confidence we had."

Ronaldo was also asked about a potential match-up against Lionel Messi's Argentina at some stage in the FIFA World Cup. Though the Portugal icon said that he doesn't think the question "makes sense", he admitted that such an encounter would be "top".

"I don't know how to answer. It's a question that doesn't make much sense," Ronaldo said. "But, well, it would be top."

With the double against Uzbekistan, Ronaldo also became Portugal's all-time leading World Cup scorer with 10 goals, surpassing Eusébio's tally of nine goals.

What Happened

Ketan Vishal Agarwal, 26, died on June 18 after falling nearly 400 feet into a gorge at Lohagad Fort near Lonavala while trekking with his fiancée, Siya Goyal. Goyal initially told Lonavala rural police that Ketan had slipped and fallen while posing for photographs amid strong winds, and an accidental death report was registered.

Pune Rural Police later found inconsistencies in her account. Superintendent of Police Sandeep Singh Gill said the case was reclassified after investigators examined witness statements, call records and technical evidence, per The Statesman.

Police allege Goyal and her partner, Chetan Babulal Chaudhary, 22, pushed Ketan into the gorge and staged the death as a trekking mishap.

Who Was The Victim?

Ketan was the director and Chief Marketing Officer of his family's real estate firm, Success Group, based in Pune.

He held a BBA from Symbiosis University and a Master of Science in Entrepreneurship from Babson F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business, and described himself on LinkedIn as committed to sustainability-focused projects.

Who Are The Accused?

Goyal, 20, who came from a dry fruits trading family, was pursuing commerce studies and ran a small bakery venture, according to reports. Chaudhary, from Kondhwa in Pune, had reportedly been in a relationship with Goyal for about a year and viewed Ketan as an obstacle to that relationship, police said.

The Alleged Conspiracy

Investigators say earlier attempts on Ketan's life included sabotaging a planned pre-wedding trip to Bali by hiding his passport.

ALSO READ: Chilling Details Emerge In Ketan Agrawal Murder Case: Fiancée Sabotaged Bali Trip Plan, Stole Passport

SP Gill told reporters that Siya had hidden Ketan's passport in early June to avoid travelling with him. Police said Goyal had taken Ketan to Lohagad twice before June 18, but the plan could not be carried out during those visits.

Initial attempt to kill Ketan was made on June 14 during a trek at the same Fort. He survived after grabbing nearby bushes when he was allegedly pushed towards a cliff. Four days later, under the pretext of celebrating Siya's birthday, Ketan was lured back to the same location.

The Wedding That Wasn't

Ketan and Siya had got engaged in February, with the wedding scheduled for later this year in Jaipur. Families had reportedly booked a Rs 17 crore palace in Rajasthan and arranged private jets for guests, per NDTV.

ALSO READ: Pune Shocker: Fiancée, Friend Held For 'Murder' After Man's Death During Lohagad Trek

The Instagram Story

After Ketan's death became public, Siya posted an emotional Instagram story mourning him. The post, which included video clips of the couple, has since become part of the investigation.

Both accused have been charged with murder and criminal conspiracy under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

"I'm back," Ronaldo said directly into the television camera as he produced a Man of the Match performance against Uzbekistan. Sitting in the Fox Sports studio, Ibrahimovic said Portugal's 5-0 win over Uzbekistan was no surprise to him, considering the gap in quality between the two sides.

However, he did express surprise over Ronaldo's comments after scoring his brace.

"It was a game to score. It was a game for Portugal to score a lot of goals. And regarding his message, I thought he never left. I don't know why he says 'I'm back,'" Ibrahimovic said after the match.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic on Ronaldo saying “I'm back” after scoring vs Uzbekistan:

“I thought he said he never left. I don't know why he was yelling I'm back.” pic.twitter.com/4oYc6sZGTG

— AM(@AbsoluteMxssi) June 23, 2026

Speaking after the game, Ronaldo addressed questions about a potential face-off with his long-time rival, Argentine legend Lionel Messi, calling the prospect "awesome" while stressing that his immediate focus remained on Portugal's progress in the tournament.

"I don't know how to answer that. But, well, it would be awesome. The most important thing was today, winning to advance, and being ready for what's next ... The main goal was to advance from the group stage, and we did it," Ronaldo said.

The 41-year-old emphasised that qualification from the group stage was the main target and noted that Portugal had achieved it with a convincing performance.

Ronaldo also acknowledged a challenging build-up to the match, pointing to intense public scrutiny of both the players and head coach Roberto Martinez. He said criticism is part of his long career, noting that opinions swing between praise and doubt depending on results.

"It was a very tough and difficult week, with public opinion being very harsh on all the players, especially on me and the coach [Roberto Martinez]," Ronaldo said.

"But I don't mind. I've been in this profession for 23 years now, and whenever things go well, 'Cristiano is doing great,' but when they go badly, 'Cristiano is retired, he's too old.' It will always be like that. But we responded well today," the great footballer added.

With ANI inputs

According to the complaint, the woman alleged that she and Porel had been in a relationship for the past three years and that differences surfaced last year, after which the cricketer allegedly started "distancing" himself from her.

She further alleged that Porel had promised to marry her but is now unwilling to do so.

In her complaint, the woman alleged that Porel had sexual intercourse with her under the promise of marriage and also accused him of assault and criminal intimidation.

"We have received a complaint and started an investigation," a police official told PTI.

Porel, who is currently in Bengaluru, denied the allegations and described them as false. He also said that he had not yet been contacted by police.

"I am playing well now, so various things are coming up," Porel was quoted as saying in the media.

The 23-year-old added that he would respond in detail after the police complete their initial inquiry.

"I will talk about this when the police investigate. I have not spoken to the police yet," he said.

A left-handed top-order batter, Porel has represented Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League since 2023. He made 108 runs from four innings for Delhi Capitals last season.

He made his first-class debut for Bengal in the 2021-22 season and has played 32 first-class and 23 List A matches.

In a video posted by FIFA, Jordan's dressing room was seen left as clean and completely spotless, with a box of traditional sweets and some gifts left behind for the staff working in the stadium and FIFA.

Jordan team thanked everyone involved in the tournament's organisation for making their debut WC a "truly unforgettable one". They praised the "dedication, professionalism and warm hospitality" of everyone involved and, in return, left behind a "taste of their rich traditions and renowned hospitality".

Ultimate respect.

This is how @FIFAWorldCup debutants Jordan left their changing room after their match against Algeria pic.twitter.com/CrvZeF02w2

— FIFA (@FIFAcom) June 23, 2026

Algeria kept their FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout hopes alive with a hard-fought 2-1 comeback victory over Jordan in a Group J clash at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium.

Both sides went into the contest desperate for a positive result after opening-match defeats, and while chances were limited in the early stages, Algeria gradually took control of possession.

Debutant Jordan, however, struck first against the run of play in the 36th minute. Mousa Al Tamari's miscued effort fell kindly to Nizar Al Rashdan, who finished smartly with the outside of his right boot to give his side the lead.

After the break, Algeria increased their pressure and were rewarded in the 69th minute when Nadhir Benbouali rose highest to head home from a corner and restore parity.

The North African side continued to push forward and completed the turnaround in the 82nd minute. Amine Gouiri reacted quickest inside the box to tuck home from close range after the ball dropped to him following another set-piece situation.

The goal proved decisive as Algeria secured a vital win, marking their first World Cup victory in 12 years and keeping their hopes of reaching the knockout stage alive.

For Jordan, the defeat confirmed elimination from the tournament in their maiden World Cup appearance after two straight losses.

In Group J of the FIFA World Cup 2026, defending champions Argentina lead the table after winning both their matches, collecting six points from two games with a goal difference of 5.

Austria are second with three points from two matches, having won one and lost one, while Algeria are also on three points but sit third due to an inferior goal difference after one win and one defeat. Jordan are bottom of the group with zero points from two losses and have been eliminated from the competition.

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The report said technical discussions have largely concluded, but commercial negotiations remain unresolved because of differences over engine pricing, technology transfer and manufacturing arrangements.

According to the report, the F414 engine was initially expected to cost about Rs 70 crore to Rs 80 crore per unit. However, GE Aerospace has now sought a price nearly three times higher, making it the central issue in the ongoing commercial discussions.

The negotiations extend beyond engine purchases and include technology transfer, licensed production, maintenance, repair and overhaul facilities, spare parts, warranties, delivery schedules and future price-escalation mechanisms.

The development is significant because the AMCA prototype programme alone requires 15 F414 engines for five flying prototypes. The same engine has also been selected for the Tejas Mk-2 and the Twin Engine Deck-Based Fighter programme, taking India's projected requirement to more than 200 engines over the coming years.

ALSO READ: HAL Q4 Results: Defence PSU's Net Profit Rises 5.5% YoY To Rs 4,196 Crore

"The company knows the programme is built around the F414 and that changing engines now would be extremely difficult. That gives GE significant leverage during commercial negotiations," a source told The New Indian Express.

The report also said GE Aerospace has sought about Rs 6,000 crore to establish a dedicated F414 assembly and manufacturing line in India to support future requirements of the Tejas Mk-2, early AMCA production and the Twin Engine Deck-Based Fighter programme.

Engine Supplies Remain Key For HAL Programmes

The reported negotiations come as engine availability remains a critical factor for Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd.'s fighter aircraft production plans.

During its post-earnings conference call on May 15, HAL said it expected to begin deliveries of Tejas Mk1A fighter aircraft to the Indian Air Force by August or September after delays linked to engine supplies and testing activities.

"We are hopeful that by August-September we should be able to start the delivery," HAL Chairman and Managing Director Ravi Kota said during the conference call.

HAL said it had received six engines from GE Aerospace and expected additional supplies during the current financial year. Kota said aircraft fitted with the newly supplied engines were already flying and undergoing further refinements and testing.

The company also said GE Aerospace had committed further deliveries during FY27. Kota said HAL expected to receive around 15 to 20 additional engines during the year, although final numbers had not been confirmed.

Tejas Deliveries Seen As Key Execution Trigger

The Tejas Mk1A programme remains one of the most closely tracked projects for HAL because delivery delays have affected production schedules and execution visibility.

Finance Director Barenya Senepati said manufacturing revenue could play a larger role in FY27 if deliveries of the Tejas Mk1A and HTT-40 trainer aircraft begin during the year.

"If hopefully our LCA programme and HTT-40, if we are able to deliver, then manufacturing sale will play a dominant role," Senepati said during the earnings call.

HAL reported revenue from operations of Rs 33,050 crore in FY26, up 7% from a year earlier, while profit before tax increased 12% to Rs 12,112 crore. The company's order book stood at Rs 2.54 lakh crore at the end of FY26.

Goldman Sachs, following the earnings announcement, maintained its neutral rating on HAL and said Tejas Mk1A deliveries would remain an important trigger for the stock.

Epson, one of the biggest players in this segment, says the era of laser printers is coming to an end and will eventually be replaced by more cost-effective ink-tank or inkjet technologies. More importantly, the company recently crossed one million printer sales in India, largely driven by ink tank and inkjet technologies. 

In a conversation with Gadgets360, Sivakumar Krishnamoorthy, Senior General Manager at Epson India, explains that the dynamics are changing as people are looking beyond printing costs and paying attention to factors like reliability, sustainability, and more. 

The Shift That is Changing India's Printer Market

Laser printers might seem like a cheaper, faster option for printing. However, the toner cartridges used in them are expensive and exhaust quite quickly. Krishnamoorthy stated that the ink cartridge models dominated the market before Epson introduced the ink tank printer. 

Photo Credit: Epson India

However, things shifted quickly once people started to realise that, in the long run, the ink tank printers made more sense. "Overall, the scenario is moving toward inkjet technology and high-yield ink tank printers, and the laser market will come down and get replaced by ink tanks," Krishnamoorthy told Gadgets360.

“We were able to address the customer pain point with a reliable technology, which has taken Epson much deeper into the market in the overall printing industry, for both home and office, with inkjet technology,” he explained. 

However, he further explained that affordability alone wasn't enough to create a new segment in this market. This is where Epson printers came into the picture. “We use MicroPiezo printhead technology, which we call Heat-Free Technology, where no heat is required to eject a drop of ink," Krishnamoorthy said.

The company also believes that there is a transition going from laser to ink tank printers. The company says that office customers who previously preferred laser printers are now discovering modern ink tank printers that can deliver almost the same output at a lower operating cost. “If you look at ink tank versus ink cartridge, demand for ink cartridge models has dropped very drastically. All customers, whether at home or in the office, have realised that cost per print is very important and have moved from ink cartridge to ink tank,” he further added. 

Sustainability Is Becoming the New Selling Point

While cost savings helped drive the first wave of adoption for printers, Epson believes sustainability will drive the next one. For years, people believed affordability was one of the major key selling points of laser printers. However, the situation has changed as “now customers look beyond just cost per print.”

Sivakumar Krishnamoorthy, Senior General Manager at Epson India

He explains that the ink-tank printers from the brand are much more sustainable and energy-efficient than a typical laser printer. "Our ink tank printers consume less than 20 watts, while an equivalent laser printer of sub-20 ppm consumes over 300 watts,” Krishnamoorthy said. “Epson's ink tank printers are unique compared to the other major brands because we use MicroPiezo printhead technology, which is Heat-Free Technology. Customers are increasingly looking for more sustainable products, and that is catching up mainly from office customers. They have already achieved cost savings with ink tank printing, and now, by replacing a laser printer with an ink tank printer, they also save energy,” he further added. 

How Epson is Building an Ink Tank Future

Epson announced in 2023 that it is exiting the laser printer business by 2026. However, the strategic move by the brand has helped it create a wide range of ink tanks and inkjet printers for customers and businesses. The range now extends from entry-level home printers to commercial-line inkjet systems capable of producing 100 pages per minute.

“The commercial segment requires high yield, high speed, and more reliable products, and we have a line of inkjet series for that. For small and medium business customers, we have the Replaceable Ink Pack System printers, the WorkForce series, in both A3 and A4. For light production, we have line inkjet printers. For small workgroup printing, we have ink tank printers with network connectivity, Wi-Fi, and duplex printing. For the home segment, we have everything from single-function printers to entry-level multifunction printers without Wi-Fi, then with Wi-Fi, and then with ADF and duplex,” he said. 

Krishnamoorthy also reveals that a lot of MSMEs and entrepreneurs are now choosing colour ink tank printers over mono ink tank or laser printers. “They can print their letterheads and colour correspondence at a very affordable price. Overall, the scenario is moving towards inkjet technology and high-yield ink tank printers, and the laser market will come down and get replaced by ink tank,” he added. 

The Home Printing Revival 

Another area where the brand is witnessing a surge is home printing. The company says digital transformation has not reduced printing volumes. In many cases, it has increased them. “We can define home user patterns before COVID and after COVID. Before COVID, it was more about homework or tasks done manually. Question papers and homework were given out physically. Post-COVID, digital content increased dramatically. Homework is now given digitally, so each student or home user needs to take a printout, answer it, and submit it to school,” he said.

Photo Credit: Epson India

“Print volumes at home have increased post-COVID because of digital transformation. We also noticed that as digital content is increasing, not only on the education side but also in general reading habits, digital content is increasingly in colour. Home users who view any PDF or notes often prefer to take a printout for their comfort rather than reading off a screen every time. As digital content increases, we are also noticing a proportionate increase in print volume,” he added further. 

Moreover, with quick commerce applications now delivering products to Indian homes in minutes, Epson is also looking to tap this avenue. The company says the trend is toward consumables in the printer segment rather than the main units. However, this situation will change over time. “There will be a lot of transactions happening on e-commerce for main unit sales as well. We are already engaged, but currently, what we are seeing is that the demand is higher for consumables than for main units. Even for main units, it is more skewed towards entry-level products,” he said. 

Epson is Building its Product Lineup Based on Customer Feedback 

Epson says that it is in frequent touch with its customers and regularly takes feedback from them. The company says that based on this feedback, it modifies and adds more features, and then introduces them to the market. “If you look at the first generation of ink tank printers, the tanks were external. But our philosophy is to drive compact and stylish products, so in the second generation, we introduced integrated ink tank printers where the tank is attached to the printer itself,” Krishnamoorthy explained. 

The company recently introduced 15 new models for the EcoTank series, which are priced between Rs. 13,999 and Rs. 24,999, and are also developed based on consumer feedback. “When we talk about the recent 15 models, the feedback covers various areas like compactness, which we have maintained. We also improved speed — not a big difference, but a small improvement has been made. Yield has improved from 4,500 pages for black previously; the new model carries 4,700 pages. We are retaining the same ink bottle price, which means the cost per print has come down. The third area is warranty: the earlier model offered one year or 30,000 pages, but the new model offers one year or 50,000 pages, which directly reflects the reliability of the product,” he said. 

The company is also making it easier to replace the ink pad with the newer models, which makes it easier for customers to change at home. Earlier, customers had to take the printer to the nearest service centre to replace the ink pad or call a technician to come to their home. However, with the latest model, the company has introduced a new Maintenance Box. “In the new model, we have introduced a user-replaceable Maintenance Box. This is an advantage for high-volume print users, as they no longer need to visit a service centre. They can buy the Maintenance Box, just like an ink bottle, and replace it themselves, so productivity is maintained, and the customer can use the printer continuously,” he added. 

This, coupled with other things like improving print speed, yield, warranty, ease of use, continuous usage, paper jam access, and improved plastic quality, has all been made possible with the continuous feedback from the customers. 

Partners and Service Centres at Scale 

Epson has been quietly building its infrastructure to expand into more cities across India and maintain its number one position. “We have 80-plus first-tier partners across India, and the average relationship with them spans more than 10 to 15 years. At the second-tier level, we have over 3,000 consistent retail outlets spread across India. Our distribution is wide, our reach is good, and our range covers the full spectrum from home to high-volume office printing. With this combination, we are able to maintain the number one position,” he added.

Coming to services, the company takes it quite seriously. "Our aim is to reach customers on the same day," says Krishnamoorthy. The brand currently has over 400 service centres across India, offering on-site support and free installation. The company is working on expanding its reach into smaller cities and towns where printer demand is growing fast. "We analyse service calls that come from more than 75 kilometres away. If the volume from a particular district or area is increasing, we ask our service partners to set up a satellite service centre or a small setup in that area," he concludes.

When Krishnamoorthy says, "The laser market will come down and get replaced by ink tank," he is not making a wish; he is describing a transition that is already happening.

Realme P4x Price

The 4G variant of the Realme P4x is priced at MYR 799 for the 4GB RAM + 256GB variant in Malaysia. It is offered in Rally White and Phantom Blue colour options. The new phone is available for purchase in Malaysia through Shopee, Lazada and TikTok.

The Realme P4x 5G was launched in India in December last year with a price tag of Rs. 15,499 for the base 6GB RAM + 128GB storage model.

Realme P4x Specifications

The Realme P4x runs on Realme UI based on Android 16 and features a 6.8-inch HD+(720×1,570 pixels) LCD panel with a 90.4 screen-to-body ratio and up to 120Hz refresh rate and up to 240Hz. The display is touted to deliver 700 nits peak brightness and 900 nits in High Brightness Mode (HBM). The display has a Corning Gorilla Glass coating.

Under the hood, the 4G variant of Realme P4x has a Unisoc T7250 processor, coupled with an Arm Mali-G57 GPU and 4GB LPDDR4X RAM and up to 256GB eMMC 5.1 storage. The storage can be expanded using a memory card. The handset has an IP64-rated build for dust and water resistance.

For optics, the Realme P4x has a 50-megapixel rear camera with an f/1.8 aperture, autofocus support and a 76-degree field of view. On the front, it has a 5-megapixel selfie camera with an f/2.2 aperture.

The Realme P4x has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and supports facial recognition. It includes sensors such as a proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, e-compass, accelerometer and gyroscope. Connectivity options available include Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 5.2, USB Type-C and a 3.5mm jack.

Realme has packed an 8,000mAh battery in the Realme P4x with support for 45W SUPERVOOC fast charging. The 5G variant of the phone, for comparison, has a 7,000mAh battery and 45W fast charging support.

The Realme P4x measures 166.48×78.23×8.78 mm and weighs around 219g.

Redmi 17C Price

The 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant of the Redmi 17C costs CNY 799 (roughly Rs. 12,000). The 128GB storage version with the same amount of RAM is priced at CNY 899 (roughly Rs. 13,000). It is offered in Black, Danxia Red and Sea Breeze Blue (translated from Chinese) colourways.

Redmi 17c Specifications

The dual-SIM Redmi 17C runs on Xiaomi HyperOS 3 and features a 6.88-inch HD+ (720×1,640 pixels) display with a refresh rate of up to 120Hz. The display offers up to 240Hz touch sampling rate, up to 600 nits of global brightness. The screen has TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, Circadian Friendly, and Flicker Free certifications.

Under the hood, the Redmi 17C has an octa-core MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra chipset paired with an ARM Mali-G52 MC2 GPU, 4GB RAM and up to 128GB storage. For comparison, the Redmi 15C also runs on this MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra chipset.

Photo Credit: Redmi

For photography, the Redmi 17C has a 13-megapixel rear camera. On the front, it has a 5-megapixel selfie camera.

Connectivity options available in the Redmi 17C include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.4, Wi-Fi Direct, GPS, BeiDou, Galileo, GLONASS, AGNSS, and a 3.5mm audio jack. Sensors onboard include an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, electronic compass, and virtual proximity sensor. It has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for biometric authentication.

The Redmi 17C features a 5,160mAh battery with support for up to 18W wired fast charging. The company has bundled a 10W charger in the retail box. It measures 171.88×77.8×8.22 mm and weighs 206g.

Before receiving the honour, she touched Prime Minister Narendra Modi's feet as a mark of respect.

#WATCH | President Droupadi Murmu Confers the Padma Awards at Rashtrapati Bhavan@rashtrapatibhvn @PadmaAwards #PadmaAwards https://t.co/8fESXPFbh7

— DD News (@DDNewslive) June 23, 2026

Before Alka Yagnik, Mammootty was conferred with the Padma Bhushan.

'About Padma Honour, My Daughter Told Me'

Back in March, when asked who first broke the news of her Padma Bhushan, Alka Yagnik told NDTV, "My daughter told me. I am very happy to hear. I would like to thank Bharat Sarkar for considering me for this honour."

In 2024, Alka Yagnik revealed her rare hearing disorder publicly via an Instagram post.

An excerpt from her detailed Instagram post read, "It has been diagnosed by my docs as a rare sensory neural nerve hearing loss, due to a viral attack... This sudden, major setback has caught me completely unaware. As I attempt to come to terms with it, please keep me in your prayers."

Her voice was last heard in Imtiaz Ali's Amar Singh Chamkila (2024), where she sang Naram Kaalja, composed by AR Rahman.

Achievements

Alka Yagnik holds many records to her credit. She has sung the maximum number of female solo songs in her Bollywood career, alongside Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle.

Several of her soundtracks were included in the BBC's "Top 40 Bollywood Soundtracks of All Time."

She is the most popular music artist of all time on YouTube, with mentions in the Guinness Book of World Records for 17 billion streams in 2021 and 16.6 billion in 2020.

As of 2026, she remains the most-streamed weekly music artist on YouTube.

Including two National Film Awards, Alka Yagnik won two Bengal Film Journalists' Association Awards and seven Filmfare Awards for Best Female Playback Singer over the years.

Trained in classical music, Alka Yagnik began singing at the age of four. She dominated the playback scene in the Hindi film industry for more than four decades.

Some of her all-time hits include Chori Chori Chupke Chupke, Aaye Ho Meri Zindagi Mein, Gali Mein Aaj Chaand Nikla, Tu Shayar Hai Main Teri Shayari, to name a few.

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The death of Ketan Agarwal, the young son of a prominent Maharashtra businessman, after a fall at Lohagad Fort near Pune while taking photos has taken a grim turn.

Police now say he was allegedly pushed into the valley by his fiancee and her lover, who have been sent to seven-day police custody. 

The incident, which police described as "disturbing", has shocked both families and investigators.

"The question is how someone could be so ruthless," an officer probing the case said.

What Happened

Ketan Agarwal went trekking to Lohagad with his fiancee Siya Goyal on Thursday, June 18, to celebrate her birthday. He had planned a future with her and the couple was set to marry in November.

Initially, the fiancee told police that Ketan slipped and fell into the valley while posing for photos. A rescue team retrieved the body after a three-hour operation.

However, the Lonavala Rural Police found inconsistencies during the probe. Mobile data, call records, and statements from people at the spot raised suspicion.

Police then detained the fiancee and her lover.

Investigators say his fiancee and her lover, Chetan Chaudhry, allegedly pushed Ketan into the deep valley. Police are now probing if anyone else aided the accused.

Grand Wedding Plans

Ketan was the son of well-known construction businessman Vishal Agarwal Pimpri-Chinchwad near Pune in Maharashtra. His wedding was scheduled for November in Udaipur, Rajasthan. The families had booked a palace in Jaipur for Rs 17 crore and arranged two private planes to fly guests, sources said. Preparations were in full swing. "The families were happy. This incident has come as a huge shock to both families," a relative said.

Motive

According to police, Siya Goyal, Ketan's fiancee, did not want to marry him. She allegedly planned to get rid of him and took help from a friend - her lover. She took Ketan to Lohagad for trekking on her birthday. On getting an opportunity, she allegedly pushed Ketan into a deep valley with help from Chetan.

SSP Sandeep Singh Gill said Siya was in love with Chetan and they used to work together. "In investigation we found that Chetan was also present at the crime location and both the accused have admitted to have conspired to kill Ketan Agarwal".

Police have registered a case and further investigation is under way. The accused are in custody.

(With Inputs From Yashpal Sonkamble)