Lock Upp 2: Harshad Becomes 1st Finalist After Shivangi's Emotional Sacrifice

The latest episode of Lock Upp 2 delivered an emotional rollercoaster, complete with heartfelt sacrifices, unexpected confessions, and a shocking elimination twist that left both the contestants and viewers stunned.

The episode began with a major task that would decide the season's first finalist. Contestants were asked to unanimously choose one person to move a step closer to the finale.

Right at the start, Shreya Kalra secured a special advantage in the game. Meanwhile, Yogesh made a surprising move by choosing to keep Rs 10 lakh for himself. Interestingly, he did not have to leave the show to claim the cash reward and continued his journey inside Lock Upp 2.

As the game progressed, Laila, Shilpa Shinde, Ram Kapoor and Akanksha Chamola voluntarily stepped out of the race, leaving only Shivangi Joshi and Harshad Chopda inside the cell. 

Harshad's Confession Leaves Shivangi In Tears

With the final decision resting between the two, Harshad made a confession that completely changed the mood inside the jail. He admitted that he had deliberately lost the previous challenge.

"I did lose that game," Harshad told Shivangi.

His revelation left Shivangi emotional as she struggled to understand why he had willingly given up an earlier opportunity. T

Shivangi then said that if winning Lock Upp 2 was truly written in her destiny, she would eventually lift the trophy. Both contestants initially insisted that the other deserved to stay and even offered to walk out of the cell themselves.

However, Harshad later stood by his decision to remain, explaining that he had not yet received a chance to play for himself. After Riteish Deshmukh asked them to make the final call, Shivangi chose to step out, officially making Harshad Chopda the first finalist of Lock Upp 2.

A Shocking Elimination 

Just when it seemed the emotional drama had ended, the episode served up another surprise.

Riteish Deshmukh revealed that the advantage Shreya Kalra won came with immense power. She was given the authority to eliminate one contestant from the show.

After hearing appeals from the contestants, Shreya made her decision and chose to eliminate Shivangi Joshi. The announcement left everyone inside the jail visibly shocked.

Whether Shivangi has actually exited the competition or whether another twist awaits is something viewers will have to find out in the upcoming episode.

Lock Upp 2 streams every day except Friday at 8 pm on Netflix.

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Lock Upp 2: Varun Yadav Breaks Down After Huma-Farah Slam Him

Lock Upp 2 witnessed one of its most emotional moments yet after a heated argument over gender equality took an unexpected turn. What began as a contentious debate inside the jail soon led to strong reactions from host Farah Khan and special guest Huma Qureshi. They called out contestant Varun Yadav aka Laila and his friend Aarush Bhola for making alleged sexist remarks against Pamala Serena's friend, Lailli Mirza.

During the Judgment Day episode, Farah questioned Laila about Aarush's entry. "Varun, jab Aarush ghar ke andar aaya, the first thing he said... ye word hai use karne ka? [Varun, when Aarush came inside the house, the first thing he said was... This is the word to use?] she asked. To which Laila replied, "Us waqt dimaag nahi chal raha tha. [My mind wasn't working at that moment.]"

Huma immediately cut him off, referring to his defence that it was Delhi slang. "Main bhi Delhi se hoon aur mujhe pata hai hum kaise baat karte hain, theek hai? [I'm from Delhi too, and I know how we talk, okay?]" she said. Criticising him further, Huma added, "Tu apni thodi soch badha mere dost. [Broaden your mindset a little, my friend.]"

Moments later, an emotional Laila got up from his seat, walked away from the group and broke down in tears.

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The argument began after Pamala accused Laila of being "sexist" and targeting women in the game. She also called out Aarush Bhola for allegedly using the derogatory phrase "chu chu chu" for her friend, Lailli Mirza.  Defending himself and Aarush, Laila said the words were never meant to offend and were just part of how they speak.

During the heated exchange, Pamala also revealed Laila's secret, claiming he had sold newspapers to support his family during a financial crisis. Laila added that he also took tuition classes and did other jobs during that time. He said very few people, including his family and close friends, knew about this phase of his life.

Lock Upp Season 2 is currently in its final stretch and nearing its finale. New episodes are streaming daily on Netflix ahead of the scheduled grand finale on August 8.

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Bumper Dividend: ABB India Declares Rs 90/Share Payout Even As Profit Stays Soft

ABB India Ltd. has declared a bumper special dividend of Rs 90 per share with face value of Rs 2 each, after posting a modest uptick in its net profit for the second quarter of the calendar year 2026. 

"This is to inform you that the Board of Directors of the Company at its Meeting held on July 31, 2026, declared a special dividend of Rs.90/- per share (Rupees Ninety only) i.e.(4500%) on 21,19,08,375 equity shares of face value of Rs.2/- each fully paid up for the financial year 2026," the company stated in an exchange filing. 

Further, ABB India has set Friday, August 7, 2026 as the record date to determine the eligible shareholders for the dividend payout. The dividend will be paid to the eligible shareholders on or before August 29, 2026, the company informed. 

ABB India reported a 3% year-on-year rise in net profit to Rs 362 crore from Rs 352 crore for the second quarter of calendar year 2026.

Revenue increased 21% to Rs 3,559 crore from Rs 2,940 crore, while Ebitda rose 11.4% to Rs 447 crore from Rs 401 crore. The company's Ebitda margin narrowed to 12.6% from 13.6% a year earlier.

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ABB India Q2 CY2026 (YoY)

• Net profit up 3% to Rs 362 crore from Rs 352 crore
• Revenue up 21% to Rs 3,559 crore from Rs 2,940 crore
• Ebitda up 11.4% to Rs 447 crore from Rs 401 crore
• Margin down 100 basis points to 12.6% from 13.6%

ABB India Share Price

ABB India's stock settled 0.10% lower at Rs 7,284.50 apiece on the NSE on Friday. This compared to a 0.27% advance in the benchmark Nifty index on the last trading day of July. 

The stock has surged 40.9% year-to-date and 32.21% in the last 12 months.  

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Tukaram Mundhe Impact: Bombay HC Canteen Temporarily Shut After FDA Inspection

The Bombay High Court canteen has been temporarily shut down following an inspection by the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on July 30, NDTV reported. All food and beverage operations on the premises have been suspended until further notice.

In a formal communication, the Bombay Bar Association (BBA) stated that dining services provided through its primary canteen and independent coffee vendor will remain closed to lawyers, litigants, and court visitors for the time being.

However, the Association clarified that the decision to halt operations was taken voluntarily as a precautionary measure. The BBA emphasized that it has not received any adverse communication, show-cause notice, or formal order from the state food regulator following the inspection.

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The Bombay Bar Association, according to the Indian Express, published a notice earlier in the day that stated: "Members are hereby informed that service of food and/or beverages in the BBA premises (through the canteen and coffee vendor) is temporarily discontinued until further intimation." 

“We voluntarily shut it down,” Nitin Thakker, senior advocate and president of the Bombay Bar Association, told the publication.

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The FDA was ordered to inspect all government and semi-government eating establishments, including canteens at Mantralaya, the state secretariat, and the High Court, and to submit the status of the inspections along with video recordings after the High Court questioned the agency on Wednesday regarding what it described as selective food-safety inspections of restaurants and hotels.

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Sooryavanshi Handed Leadership Role, Named Vice-Captain In This Tournament

Indian cricket team young sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was named vice-captain of East Zone for the 2026 Duleep Trophy. Wicket-keeper batter Ishan Kishan was appointed captain with the squad comprising of seasoned veterans like Mohammed Shami, Mukesh Kumar, Abhimanyu Easwaran and Shahbaz Ahmed. Sooryavanshi made his senior team debut during the series against England and although he did not have a good outing, he made up for it in the series against Zimbabwe where he slammed two half-centuries. India went on to win all three matches in the series.

Kishan enters the tournament after a strong performance in India's recent white-ball series against Zimbabwe. The left-handed wicketkeeper-batter delivered several aggressive innings at the top of the order, giving India quick starts. His recent form and leadership experience made him the top choice to lead the East Zone side.

All eyes will be on 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who is rising quickly in Indian cricket after a breakthrough season. The young player recently stood out during India's series against Zimbabwe, showing impressive calm against international bowling while maintaining the strong form he has shown over the past year.

The batting unit also includes Sudip Kumar Gharami, Virat Singh, Suraj Sindhu Jaiswal, Subhranshu Senapati, Denish Das, and Shikhar Mohan. Kumar Kushagra will serve as another wicketkeeping option.

Shami brings valuable experience to the bowling attack as he returns to domestic cricket. He will be backed by Mukesh Kumar and Abhijit Sarkar, with Shahbaz Ahmed and Anukul Roy likely to play important all-round roles.

East Zone squad: Ishan Kishan (captain), Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (vice-captain), Abhimanyu Easwaran, Sudip Kumar Gharami, Shahbaz Ahmed, Suraj Sindhu Jaiswal, Mohammed Shami, Mukesh Kumar, Kumar Kushagra, Shikhar Mohan, Anukul Roy, Virat Singh, Subhranshu Senapati, Denish Das and Abhijit Sarkar.

Stand-by: Ayush Loharuka, Sridam Paul, Sambit S. Baral, Sharandeep Singh, Swastik Samal

(With IANS inputs)

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BCCI Decides To Not Renew 2 India Coaches' Contracts After England Series

Winds of change are sweeping through Indian cricket. After the tours of Ireland and England, where India lost two T20I series and an ODI series, the BCCI was expected to conduct a review. It has now been confirmed that the BCCI will not renew the contracts of assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate and fielding coach T Dilip. The development was shared by BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia. "Assistant coach Ryan Ten Doeshchate's two-year contract with Indian men's team ended on June 10. Fielding coach T Dilip, who was given a one-year extension after his original term ended, also had his contract ending on June 8," BCCI secretary Saikia told PTI in an exclusive interaction.

"The BCCI continued with the duo till the end of India's tour of United Kingdom. However, the BCCI is not giving them any extension. There is no question of accepting resignation as the contract has ended," the secretary cleared the air.

A few reports have claimed that Subhodeep Ghosh will be the new Indian fielding coach. However, Saikia said: "BCCI is in talks with two or three candidates to finalise the new fielding coach for the Indian men's team."

Assam's Ghosh, who has been in the system for last six to seven years since the time of Rahul Dravid at the NCA, is the favourite right now.

It must be mentioned that Ten Doeschate intended to leave as when he was brought on board on Gautam Gambhir's insistence, he was promised fielding coach's job but was given no specific role in last two years.

In case of Dilip, his extension for one year before the 2025 Test series in England was on insistence of a senior superstar but no one was happy with his performance. It would have been a miracle had he been given any further extension after poor show during the recent white ball tour of UK.

More updates to follow...

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Gujarat Breaks Own Record, 9 Athletes Earn India Call-Up For Asian Games 2026

Gujarat has scripted a new chapter in Indian sports, with a record nine athletes and one reserve player earning selection to represent India at the 20th Asian Games, scheduled to be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4. The achievement marks a remarkable rise for the state, which had only three representatives at the 2014 Asian Games. Twelve years later, Gujarat has tripled that number, underlining its emergence as one of India's fastest-growing sporting hubs Calling it a proud moment for the state, Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi said the achievement reflects the long-term investments made in sports development.

"Former Chief Minister and now Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi laid a strong foundation for sports in Gujarat through initiatives such as Khel Mahakumbh and the Shaktidoot Yojana. The results of those efforts are now visible. Gujarat is steadily emerging as a global sports powerhouse," Sanghavi said.

The state's sporting success is being credited to sustained investments in grassroots development and athlete support over the past decade. Initiatives introduced during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's tenure as Gujarat Chief Minister, including the Shaktidoot Yojana and Khel Mahakumbh, created pathways for identifying and nurturing sporting talent across the state.

The current government under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has continued to strengthen that ecosystem through enhanced infrastructure, athlete support programmes and high-performance training.

Highlighting the state's sporting ambitions, Harsh Sanghavi said Gujarat is focused on building a world-class sporting culture.

"Our goal is not just to train athletes but to build an entire ecosystem that enables them to excel on the international stage and bring glory to the nation," he said.

He also noted that Gujarat is preparing on a war footing to develop world-class sports infrastructure ahead of hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games.

Over the past decade, Gujarat has consistently increased its representation at the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games and Asian Games, reflecting the state's steady transformation into a multi-sport powerhouse.

With a record-breaking contingent set to compete in Japan, all eyes will now be on Gujarat's athletes as they look to make their mark on one of Asia's biggest sporting stages. The nine selected athletes represent a wide range of disciplines, highlighting Gujarat's growing contribution to Indian sport beyond its traditional cricketing identity. The contingent comprises a blend of experienced international performers and promising young talent.

The selected athletes are:

Elavenil Valarivan - Shooting

Harmeet Desai - Table Tennis

Manav Thakkar - Table Tennis

Manush Shah - Table Tennis

Aniket Patel - Soft Tennis

Aryan Nehra - Swimming

Ankita Raina - Tennis

Vaidehi Chaudhari - Tennis

Devyani Zala - Athletics (Sprint)

Meanwhile, Jil Desai has been named as a reserve player in tennis.

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