Qatar: The BCCI Qatar Chapter was formally inaugurated on the 8th, with U.T. Khader, Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, attending the event as the chief guest.

Speaking on the occasion, BCCI President Dr S.M. Rasheed said the organisation was founded to promote collective business support and to encourage start-ups within the Beary community. He noted that BCCI had already launched its first collective business venture, Bearys Associates LLP, and has expanded its presence by opening chapters in Dubai, Jubail, Hassan and Chikkamagaluru.

The programme was attended by BCCI Vice Presidents Zakariya Jokatte, Imtiaz Mansoor, Dr Ifthikar U.T., Saukath Suri, Mohammed Haris, Nasir Lucky Star, Asif Home Plus, Razak Goltamajal and Badruddeen Dalta Rauf Sulthan.

During the ceremony, Abdul Monu was announced as the President of the newly formed Qatar Chapter.

Leaders from other regions including Mohammed Ali Uchil, Asraf Karnire, Abdul Basher (NCMS), Hidaya (UAE), K.C. Hameed (Qatar), Azeez Akara (Qatar), Jafar, and Ibrahim Gadiyar (UAE) — were also present and extended their support.

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Thane (PTI): A 28-year-old woman died after falling off a crowded suburban local train during the morning rush hour in Maharashtra's Thane district on Saturday, the Government Railway Police (GRP) said.

The incident occurred around 8.10 am at the Badlapur railway station, an official from the Kalyan GRP said.

The victim, Chetana Devrukhkar, was attempting to board a moving train heading for Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) when she slipped and fell on the platform, senior inspector Pandhari Kande of the Kalyan GRP said.

He said that the deceased worked with a firm in Thane and was travelling to work.

A case of accidental death has been registered in connection with the incident.