Actor Kritika Kamra is in a nice zone both personally and professionally. The actor is looking forward to the release of her new show, Matka King. And just a few weeks ago, she tied the knot with her longtime boyfriend, Gaurav Kapur. The couple tied the knot last year at their home in Mumbai in the presence of just family and friends. In a candid chat with Hindustan Times, the actor opened up on her journey and what it feels like to be married.
Gaurav Kapur and Kritika Kamra tied the knot at their Mumbai home last year. (Photo: Stories by Joseph Radhik)
‘Still connected to my roots’
Kritika was born in Bareilly, but her family hails from Sukhpur in Madhya Pradesh. She studied in Delhi before finding work in TV as a teenager, which brought her to Mumbai. “I come from a small town in Madhya Pradesh. So I’m very aware of my privilege. My parents still live there. So there is a part of me that very much belongs to a really small part of the country, and even though you know my living standards are different now and I’m travelling abroad, there is a part of me very connected to my roots,” she says.
Kritika married at the age of 37. She admits that most of her childhood friends got married a decade earlier. “I’ve recently got married, while most of my friends got married, maybe 15 years back, because they felt that pressure, but I did not have that in my life. In that sense, I’ve been lucky to have parents who never stopped me from doing anything right,” the actor says.
On the benefits of marrying late in life
It’s been nearly four months since Kritika and Gaurav tied the knot, but the actor says it is still sinking in. “I feel the same so far. Sometimes I have to wake up and remind myself I have a husband now. It feels the same. And that’s how it should be. One of the things about marrying late in life is that you’re very sure when you do it, and you do it your way. All my decisions are independent. So is the case with Gaurav,” she explains.
While many celebrity couples opt for grand weddings or even destination weddings, Kritika was always certain she wanted to get married in Mumbai. “Both of us started working very young and left our hometowns, and we made a life in Mumbai, so we wanted to get married only here,” she says, adding, “We didn’t want a destination wedding. We wanted to do it at home. Luckily, we had space for people. That itself is a big deal in this city. This is where we found ourselves. We found each other. So it’s just it was perfect.”
‘Never seen him that vulnerable’
After pictures and videos of their wedding surfaced online, a moment that caught everyone’s attention was Gaurav in tears upon seeing Kritika. Talking about that raw, heartfelt moment, Kritika says, “I was in disbelief. I did not expect that at all. I’ve never seen him like that, that vulnerable. I’ve seen him vulnerable, but I didn’t think he would be that way. I was getting ready inside. I was absolutely unaware of what was happening outside. I came out to see this guy just so emotional, and tears in everybody’s eyes when I walked into the room. I was just in disbelief.”
Gaurav is a sports presenter and anchor with two decades of experience. Kritika says even he was shocked by how vulnerable he got in that moment. “He’s a live show guy. He is used to big moments. So he was also really shocked by how emotional he felt,” says Kritika.
Kritika Kamra in Matka King
On the work front, Kritika is awaiting the release of Amazon Prime Video’s Matka King. The show tells a fictional story inspired by real-life matka barons of Mumbai (then Bombay) – Ratan Khatri and Kalyanji Bhagat. But the show talks about the rise of Brij Bhatti, a fictional matka king, played by Vijay Varma. Also starring Sai Tamhankar, Gulshan Grover, Siddharth Jadhav, and Girish Kulkarni, Matka King releases on Amazon Prime Video on April 17.
Gas leak ignites Viva fuel plant, which produces about 10 percent of Australia’s fuel, in Geelong, Victoria.
Published On 16 Apr 202616 Apr 2026
Columns of fire have engulfed the largest of Australia’s two oil refineries, just as the nation faces pressure to shore up fuel security with the Iran war disrupting global supply.
Victoria State fire authorities said the blaze, which broke out at a 120,000 barrels-per-day refinery in Geelong run by Viva Energy on Wednesday night, had been brought “under control” at noon (02:00 GMT) on Thursday.
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Flames as high as 60m (200 feet) erupted after a gas leak ignited at the plant, firefighters said. It is one of only two working oil refineries in Australia.
The refinery, about an hour’s drive southwest of the state capital, Melbourne, pumps out about 10 percent of Australia’s fuel, according to energy company Viva.
The fire came at a bad time for Australia as it depends on imports for 80 percent of its fuel needs and has been racing to replace supply disrupted by the Middle East conflict, which has driven up energy prices worldwide.
Kevin Morrison, an energy finance analyst, said the wider Asia Pacific region has been facing a fuel security issue and Australia does not have major stockpiles.
“This key area of supply being knocked out for a non-known period of time is quite an issue,” Morrison said, speaking to Al Jazeera from Sydney.
He stressed that the plant is “a very old” one that started working in the 1950s and, because of the ongoing global oil crisis, it was working at maximum capacity.
Additional supplies
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, currently visiting Malaysia, said on Thursday that Australia had secured an additional supply of some 100 million litres of diesel from Brunei and South Korea.
“This is the first of many expected shipments secured under the government’s new strategic reserve powers,” he told a news conference.
Wednesday’s fire ripped through a section of the refinery responsible for producing high-octane petrol, Energy Minister Chris Bowen earlier said.
By triggering isolation valves, other parts of the plant producing jet fuel and diesel had been spared the worst of the blaze.
Canberra urged Australians to ignore the impulse to rush out and panic-buy more fuel.
“It’s important that people buy as much fuel as they need, but no more, no less,” Bowen said.
‘Very challenging incident’
Incident controller Mark McGuinness said a “significant leak” of highly flammable gases and liquid hydrocarbons had triggered the inferno.
“It was quite ferocious. It went from a small fire through several explosions to a large, intense fire,” he told reporters.
Images taken on Thursday morning showed thick clouds of smoke billowing over the industrial complex.
Viva Energy boss Scott Wyatt said it was a “very challenging incident”.
“Production is not our primary priority today,” he told reporters. “Today, it is getting the site safe.”
Australia holds roughly 38 days’ petrol in reserve, according to government figures, far below the 90-day minimum dictated by the International Energy Agency.
While the government has so far resisted moves to ration fuel, it has urged drivers to conserve petrol where they can and to favour public transport if possible.
Like most nations in Asia and the South Pacific, Australia is heavily reliant on oil shipped through the Strait of Hormuz, which at one point carried one-fifth of the world’s oil and gas.
Shipping traffic through the vital waterway has essentially ceased since the United States and Israel launched their war against Iran on February 28.
Barcelona forward Rapinha did not hold back in criticism and launched a scathing attack on the refereeing after his team was knocked out of the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals by Atletico Madrid on Wednesday.
Barcelona’s 2–1 win in the return leg was not enough to overturn a 2–0 deficit from the first match, as they lost the tie 3–2 on aggregate against their Spanish rivals.
“For me, this match was a robbery. Not just this match but the other one as well. The refereeing was really bad, the decisions [Turpin] makes are unbelievable,” He said as quoted by the BBC.
“I don`t know how many fouls Atletico made, but the referee didn`t give them a single yellow card. I really want to understand why they`re so afraid that Barcelona will come and win,” Raphinha further added.
The Brazilian forward, who missed both legs due to injury, also pointed to a pattern in the officiating across the two matches.
“It was tough, especially when you realise you have to work three times as hard to win the match. I think this tie was quite misleading, in my view. I think everyone can make mistakes; everyone is human. But when the mistakes keep repeating themselves in exactly the same way, I think that`s something we need to pay attention to,” he noted.
The clash saw Barcelona reduced to 10 men in both legs following VAR interventions. Defender Pau Cubarsi was sent off in the first leg by referee Istvan Kovacs, while Eric Garcia was dismissed in the second leg by Clement Turpin, with both yellow cards upgraded to reds for denying goal-scoring opportunities.
Barcelona had also raised concerns over a first-leg incident involving Atletico defender Marc Pubill, who appeared to handle the ball inside the penalty area. However, Kovacs and VAR official Christian Dingert allowed play to continue.
Barcelona lodged a complaint with UEFA over what they described as a grave lack of VAR intervention; they demanded acceptance of fault, but the governing body denied their request on Tuesday and termed the protest as inadmissible.
With this loss, Barcelona`s 11-year wait to lift the Champions Trophy continues, while on the other side, Atletico Madrid has qualified for the semi-finals and would look to end their quest for their first Champions League title. Madrid has reached the finals three times, but finished as runners-up on every occasion.
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In a heartfelt tribute, Sussanne Khan unveiled cherished, never-before-seen photos and videos of her late mother, Zarine Khan. Remembered fondly as the beloved matriarch of the Khan family, Zarine, who was married to Sanjay Khan and the proud mother of Zayed, Sussanne, Simone, and Farah, passed away at the age of 81. Read the full article to know more in detail.
Hrithik Roshan’s ex-wife and interior designer Sussanne Khan has paid a deeply moving tribute to her late mother Zarine Khan, sharing rare unseen photographs and video clips from their cherished moments together. The heartfelt post has touched fans across social media, offering a glimpse into their warm mother-daughter bond.
Sussanne Khan’s unseen throwback photos with Zarine Khan
Sussanne took to her social media account to post a series of personal memories. The first was a nostalgic childhood photograph of herself wrapped in a warm hug from her mother. Alongside it, she wrote, “To the most beautiful mother… we celebrate your love everyday.”The second post was a recent video clip featuring both Sussanne and Zarine smiling together at the camera, a simple yet deeply tender moment. For this one, Sussanne’s caption read just three words: “You are my centre.”
Who was Zarine Khan?
Zarine Khan was the wife of veteran actor and filmmaker Sanjay Khan and mother to four children: actor Zayed Khan, interior designer Sussanne Khan, Simone Arora, and jewelry designer Farah Khan Ali. She passed away on November 7 at the age of 81 due to age-related health issues.
Zarine Khan’s asthi wisarjan and emotional goodbyes
Following her passing, the Khan family came together for Zarine’s asthi visarjan, the immersion of her ashes, in an emotional ceremony. Sanjay Khan shared a video of the solemn occasion on social media, captioning it, “In fond memory of my beloved wife, Zarine Sanjay Khan.”He chose the timeless Bollywood song ‘Ek Pyaar Ka Nagma Hai’ as the background score, a fitting musical farewell. The video also featured unseen images tracing Sanjay and Zarine’s love story and their family life with their children.The asthi visarjan video showed actor Zayed Khan breaking down inconsolably, unable to hold back his tears as he bid his mother a final goodbye. Sanjay Khan, too, appeared visibly shaken and emotional throughout the ceremony. Zarine Khan was cremated according to Hindu rituals.
The Delhi EV Policy 2.0 signals the end of internal-combustion engines, Bhavish Aggarwal said on Thursday, and “the start of our energy independence”.
Bhavish Aggarwal, chairman and managing director, Ola Electric. (PTI)
“The Delhi EV policy is the beginning of the end for ICE vehicles! And the start of our energy independence,” the promoter of Ola Electric Mobility Ltd. wrote on X, formerly Twitter. “Ola Electric will double down on Delhi and increase store and service-centre footprint.”
Aggarwal quoted a post by former NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant, who hailed the draft EV policy “as a breath of fresh air”.
“Subsidies drive initial adoption but mandates drive the scale,” Kant said. “This is a policy that should be emulated by other states.”
Delhi EV Policy 2.0
The Delhi EV Policy 2.0 (2026–2030) treats two-wheelers as the primary target for electrification, given that they make up 68% of the city’s vehicle population. The stance has shifted from “supportive” to “mandatory” transition.
Starting 1 April 2028, only electric two-wheelers will be registered in Delhi NCR. Commercial fleets—delivery services and two-wheeler taxis—have to make the transition from 1 January 2027 itself.
Additionally, the Delhi government has introduced a “tapering” subsidy model to force buyers to switch early rather than later. Also on offer is a vehicle-scrappage incentive of ₹10,000 on EVs purchased within six months of scrapping their old two-wheelers (BS-IV or older). There’s no road tax either until 2030.
To be sure, existing petrol two-wheelers can ply on Delhi’s roads till end of life, which is 15 years from date of registration.
Prince Narula is riding high on the success of his recent stint in The 50 and is now back with a brand-new track, Ruffle Dunali. In an exclusive chat, the actor-singer opened up about the song, his musical journey, and why he is consciously moving away from controversy especially as a father.
Prince Narula talks about his song
Calling the track close to his heart, Prince shared, “It’s a very beautiful song. It’s called Ruffle Dunali. This is a song from Nuravi Productions. I have sung and featured in this as a singer and featured.” He added that the song immediately struck a chord with him. “When I heard the song, I really liked it. There were some other lines which could have been controversial, but there are some lines which I have kept, which is the answer for some people.”
Making it clear that he prefers to respond through his craft, he said, “I think you should answer with work and I will answer with work. You can beat anyone in social media because you can’t do it with talent, talent speaks.”
Prince also addressed speculation around controversy, firmly shutting it down. “There will be no controversy from this song. No, not at all. I have come out of the controversy.” Looking ahead, he teased his upcoming projects. “My upcoming 19th album has pop, R and B, hip-hop you will get a lot of versatile things and you will get to hear a lot of good songs. So there are dancing numbers which Yash Kadam is choreographing and my team Mahi Gaurav all of them are producing it. So I am very happy with my work.”
On whether he will show his controversial shows to his daughter
Reflecting on his journey, Prince revealed that music has taken precedence over acting in recent years. “Music has been one of the longest bonds of mine and I think acting is the reality. I have left acting for music. So for four years, I didn’t do acting, I didn’t do any TV show just because people got to know that as a singer, I don’t even sing. People used to think that I come as a model and do modeling. I don’t want to do that.”
On a more personal note, the actor spoke about fatherhood and the kind of content he wants his daughter to consume. “Yes, I will show her better shows. Till then I will do something else. I am making many shows which will motivate people, in which there will be no fights I will show those shows. There will be no fights. I don’t want them to see how aggressive dad is. There were so many controversies.”
With Ruffle Dunali, Prince Narula is not just releasing another song he is marking a shift in his journey, choosing growth, positivity, and purpose over noise.
Mumbai Indians have brought in Krish Bhagat as a replacement for the injured Atharva Ankolekar, a move that comes at a crucial time as they look to revive their IPL 2026 campaign.
Bhagat, a 21-year-old all-rounder from Punjab, joins the squad at his base price of Rs 30 lakh. A right-arm medium pacer who can contribute with the bat in the lower order, he has featured in seven first-class matches and nine List A games. He also has a half-century in List A cricket, highlighting his ability to chip in with the bat.
The youngster is no stranger to the Mumbai setup. He has been part of the franchise’s trials over the past two years and represented the Reliance Team in the DY Patil T20 Cup earlier this year. Bhagat also worked closely with the squad as a support bowler during the pre-season, which should help him slot into the side with relative ease.
Ankolekar’s absence leaves a gap in Mumbai’s balance. The left-arm spinning all-rounder, who was part of India’s U19 World Cup squad in 2020, had built a reputation as a reliable utility option. He also played a key role in India’s ACC U19 Asia Cup triumph in 2019, earning Player of the Match honours in the final against Bangladesh.
Mumbai’s decision to bring in Bhagat comes amid a challenging phase in their campaign. Despite starting the season with a win for the first time in 13 years, they have since slipped into a slump with three consecutive defeats. Execution, rather than personnel, has been a recurring concern.
Their struggles in the powerplay have been particularly glaring. In four matches, Mumbai have managed just three wickets in the first six overs, including a rain-affected game against Rajasthan Royals. While Jasprit Bumrah has been economical, he is yet to pick up a wicket this season. The likes of Trent Boult and Hardik Pandya have also struggled to make early inroads.
The batting unit has not fared much better. A lack of intent in the powerplay has left the middle order, including Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma, with too much to do. While Suryakumar has managed a half-century, Tilak’s returns have been modest.
They now face a tough test against a confident Punjab Kings side led by Shreyas Iyer. Punjab have been among the standout teams this season, recently posting a blistering 93 without loss in the powerplay against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Openers Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya have been in fine form, while the addition of Cooper Connolly has strengthened their batting.
With momentum against them, Mumbai will hope Bhagat’s arrival injects fresh energy into a side searching for answers.
Prime Video released the official trailer for the finale of Good Omensfrom Amazon MGM Studios, Narrativia and BBC Studios Comedy. The 90-minute episode will premiere in more than 240 countries and territories.
Good Omens finale trailer out
Good Omens 3 picks up where the ineffable story left off in Season Two as the beloved and unlikely duo – angel Aziraphale and demon Crowley return to face their most epic and personal adventure yet. Their millennia-long friendship has been fractured ever since Aziraphale (Michael Sheen) accepted the offer to return to Heaven, leaving Crowley (David Tennant) behind. Now, as the newly appointed Supreme Archangel, Aziraphale is tasked with overseeing the Second Coming, a monumental responsibility that weighs heavily on him, and is made worse when his plans cause some consternation among the other angels. Meanwhile, heartbroken Crowley finds himself at rock bottom, wandering the streets of Soho.
As the fate of the universe hangs in the balance, Aziraphale and Crowley must confront their relationship, heal old wounds and rediscover their bond. From navigating London’s gangsters to thwarting Hellish threats, they face personal betrayals and the complexities of their own emotions in this timeless expedition. Together, they must decide whether their friendship – and the world itself – is worth saving.
About Good Omens 3
Good Omens 3 stars Michael Sheen and David Tennant as angel Aziraphale and demon Crowley, respectively. Also reprising their roles are Doon Mackichan as Michael, Gloria Obianyo as Uriel, Liz Carr as Saraqael, Paul Chahidi as Sandalphon, Quelin Sepulveda as Muriel, and Sir Derek George Jacobi as The Metatron. Bilal Hasna joins the cast as Jesus.
Rob Wilkins of Narrativia, representing Terry Pratchett’s estate; as well as BBC Studios Comedy’s Chief Creative Officer, Josh Cole serve as executive producers alongside Rachel Talalay, who directs the finale. Sarah-Kate Fenelon and Chris Newman serve as producers.
Good Omens launched globally as a limited series on Prime Video in May 2019 and is based on the beloved 1990 novel, Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch, by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman. The first season won the Hugo Award and emerged as a favourite amongst millions of passionate global fans, leading to the show getting renewed for seasons 2 and 3.
India`s Grandmaster R Vaishali registered a dominating victory over Kateryna Lagno in the final of the Women`s Candidates Tournament on Wednesday.
Following the triumph, she has sealed her place at the highest level in the women`s chess category. The title win has helped her to lock horns with China`s Ju Wenjun in the World Championship, which is scheduled to kick off later in the year. She also scripted history by becoming the first Indian to clinch the title.
After the title win, her younger sibling R Praggnanandhaa shared a congratulatory post for his `akka` on his official social media handle. “Congrats to Vaishali akka! Proud of what you have achieved! Inspiring to see how you handled the critical moments in the tournament! Happy to see the results for all the hard work!,” read the post`s caption.
Congrats to Vaishali akka! 🔥🔥Proud of what you have achieved! Inspiring to see how you handled the critical moments in the tournament! Happy to see the results for all the hard work! pic.twitter.com/YHPyU8DfGO
Vaishali, who secured a total of 8.5 points, is following the footsteps of Koneru Humpy. The triumph also highlights the rise of women`s chess in India. Playing with the white pieces, she delivered a dominating performance to register a crucial victory and finish at the top of the standings.
This marks a significant leap from her previous campaign in 2024, where Vaishali scored 7.5 points and finished in joint-second place. This time, she improved her tally by a full point, finishing clear at the top and sealing one of the biggest achievements of her career.
Her childhood coach, RB Ramesh, also expressed happiness following the Women`s Candidates Tournament triumph.
“Playing for a world championship title is very prestigious – very happy that she`s come so far. She kept her nerves well at the crucial moment. Really great result,” he said on Chessbase India`s live stream as quoted by ESPN.
The Women`s Candidates tournament has a long and evolving history, first being held in 1952 as the qualifying event to decide the challenger for the Women`s World Championship.
It remained the pathway to the title match until 1997, when the format was replaced by knockout-style tournaments. However, the Candidates format was reinstated in 2019 after the FIDE restored the traditional match system to determine the Women`s World Champion.
From being forced into isolation to facing extreme personal humiliation, victims describe an environment where resistance invited retaliation.
Police officers detained a senior employee of an IT firm in Nashik on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. (Image: PTI)
What started as a workplace complaint inside a major corporate office has turned into one of the most disturbing workplace abuse cases in recent memory. The TCS Nashik case, which first surfaced through sporadic complaints of harassment, has now turned into a multi-layered investigation involving allegations of sexual exploitation, coercion, threats and forced conversion.
Over the past few days, as more victims have come forward and FIRs have multiplied, a chilling pattern has emerged. This is evidenced by police statements, media interviews and evidence obtained by multiple media outlets. What was unfolding inside the office was not an isolated misconduct, but an ongoing trend Of control, abuse and alleged coercion. From being forced into isolation to facing extreme personal humiliation, victims describe an environment where resistance invited retaliation.
‘Asked to work alone on the rooftop’
One of the most shocking stories is that of an employee who described systematic bullying after resisting alleged pressure. “They started sending false reports about me to the headquarters. They tried to put pressure on me in many ways,” the victim said. “I realized they were attempting to proselytize in the office, so I confronted them. This angered them, and they deliberately harassed me and others.”
They allege that the harassment went far beyond professional targeting. “Since I did not have children, Tausif and Danish (the two accused) made personal comments, I suggest I send my wife to them,” he said, “During the argument, Tausif threw a fan at me in anger and threatened to kill me. “I reported it to HR.”
Another victim, speaking to NDTV, described being physically and psychologically isolated: “I was forced to work alone on the rooftop. My phone was taken away.” He suggested that this act was not an accidental punishment, but a deliberate strategy to cut him off and establish control.
‘A colleague came to me crying’
Multiple accounts point to a pattern of sexual misconduct, particularly targeting female employees. “Once, a female co-worker came to me crying,” said one complainant. “Tauseef and Danish had done something inappropriate to her. She told me that they behave inappropriately with women and harass her.”
There have been repeated allegations that women were asked to stay after office hours, following which they were abused. “Sometimes they would ask the women to stay for work after office hours and then behave inappropriately,” the statement said.
According to NDTV, victims also reported “sexually colored comments” and inappropriate touching, leading to concerns that harassment was normalized and repeated.
‘Forced to offer namaz and eat beef’
Among the most controversial and serious allegations are those related to religious pressure and coercion. A complainant said, “From 2022 to 23 March 2026 Tausif Attar, Danish, Shahnawaz Shaikh and Raza Memon tried to come close to me and insulted my religion, forced me to wear my religious cap and offer namaz and insulted Hindu gods and religion.”
She further alleged, “They forced me to eat non-vegetarian food in an attempt to convert me. When I protested, they harassed me at various workplaces and conspired against me.”
A family friend of the first complainant, who had filed a case against Danish at the Deolali Camp police station, narrated how the situation gradually unfolded inside the victim’s house. Speaking to CNN-News18 on condition of anonymity, he said, “We are not allowed to talk to the media, otherwise the police will take action against us.” He told that the woman had been working in the company for about four years and she had met the accused at the workplace itself. “When his behavior at home started changing, the family realized that something was wrong. He had started fasting for the last two years,” he said, pointing out a change that raised concerns within the house.
Realizing something was wrong, the family intervened. “They got her leave from work and took her to her aunt’s house in Ahilyanagar. She stayed there for 21 days,” he said. It was during this period, he added, that the family was finally able to get him to talk. “They convinced him to open up and that’s how he recorded his statement.” According to him, the victim revealed that “two people were blackmailing her at the workplace” and “two seniors were harassing her.” She alleged that the coercion included explicit threats, “She was told that if she spoke, they would release her video on social media and send it to her family.”
Echoing similar claims, an Economic Times report quoted Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan as saying that the victims were forced to “recite namaz” and “eat beef” along with facing “sexual and mental harassment”.
These claims are under investigation, but much of the evidence suggests that religion was used as a tool of pressure and intimidation.
Insults, threats and psychological trauma
The accounts also reveal a pattern of deeply personal insults and threats. “He also made obscene comments about women in the office,” the complainant said. This made the atmosphere unbearable. “I was mentally disturbed because of this,” he said.
The victims say that when they protested, the harassment increased further. According to NDTV, the retreating employees faced increased scrutiny, threats, and professional targeting.
Multiple victims, similar stories
As more employees have come forward, it has become harder to miss the similarities in their accounts.
Latest reports say that three more victims have come forward and new FIRs are likely to be filed. Her testimony reportedly echoes previous complaints of harassment, coercion and intimidation.
Another recurring theme is the perceived failure of internal mechanisms.
After receiving the threat, the complainant said, “I informed HR about it.” But many victims claim complaints were either ignored or failed to stop the harassment. Reports suggest that the company’s internal POSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment) framework may have been ineffective in responding to the scale and seriousness of the allegations.
How the case unfolded: FIR, disguise and arrests
The matter did not come to light immediately. It began in 2022 with individual complaints, some of which were initially ignored. But the turning point came when female employees suspected deep misconduct and began documenting and exposing what they were facing.
According to reports, “disguised women” and insider testimonies helped gather evidence that ultimately led to police action. As more victims gained confidence to speak out, multiple FIRs were filed, each adding new layers to the allegations.
The scope of the investigation has since expanded, with police investigating complaints of sexual harassment, allegations of coercion and intimidation, and claims of religious pressure. Police have now registered nine FIRs in this case with similar allegations.
Several accused, including Tausif Attar, Danish, Shahnawaz Shaikh and Raza Memon, have been named in the complaints and arrests have also been made as part of the ongoing investigation.
Nida Khan, HR manager attached to the Nashik BPO unit of TCS, has also been arrested in connection with the ongoing investigation. As a Human Resources Manager, she was responsible for addressing employee grievances and ensuring compliance with POSH regulations. He has been suspected of failing to act on several complaints submitted by women employees for a long time.
The investigation is still going on. But for many who work inside that office, the psychological, professional and deep personal damage has already been done.
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