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Lohiya Group, known for edible oils, has expanded its confectionery business with a new Rs 300 crore biscuit manufacturing plant near Hyderabad. The automated facility, located in Medchal, currently produces 1,000 tonnes of biscuits per month. Lohiya Confectionery aims to increase production to 5,000 tonnes by 2029. This expansion is projected to generate 6,000 jobs, significantly boosting the local economy.

Nani's 'HIT: The Third Case' is making waves at the box office, crossing ₹50 crore in India after its first Sunday. The Telugu crime thriller, directed by Dr Sailesh Kolanu, stars Nani as Arjun Sarkaar. Strong occupancy rates, particularly in Telugu-speaking regions, and positive audience reception are fueling its success.

Nani's 'HIT: The Third Case', directed by Sailesh Kolanu, is performing strongly at the global box office, grossing Rs 82 crore in its first three days. The film, which opened on May 1, is expected to surpass Rs 100 crore soon. Nani plays SP Arjun Sarkaar, investigating a series of murders across India, with the Telugu version leading domestic earnings.

Nani and Srinidhi Shetty's 'HIT: The Third Case,' directed by Sailesh Kolanu, has become a blockbuster, grossing over Rs 101 crore worldwide in its opening weekend. Nani's highest opening ever, the film earned Rs 43 crore worldwide on its first day. The film's success sets the stage for 'HIT: The Fourth Case'.

In Shahdara, Delhi, police arrested two men and apprehended a minor for attempting to extort Rs 5 crore from a businessman. The main suspect, a longtime friend of the victim, sent a threatening letter with a gruesome parcel containing a fake thumb made with animal parts.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached assets worth approximately Rs 6 crore in Bhuj, Gujarat, as part of a money laundering investigation targeting former IAS officer Pradeep Sharma. Sharma allegedly colluded with revenue officials to illegally allot government land to Sanjay Shah during his tenure as Bhuj district collector.

A 21-year-old Mumbai accountant lost Rs 3.63 crore in a sophisticated online share trading fraud over a fortnight. Lured by promises of high returns through a WhatsApp group and a fake trading app, he made 24 transactions to the fraudsters. Police have frozen 10 bank accounts and are investigating the case, which also involves the complainant's friend as another victim.

Last week, seven of the ten most valuable companies experienced a significant surge in market value, totaling Rs 2.31 lakh crore, driven by a positive equity market performance. Reliance Industries emerged as the top gainer, while TCS, Hindustan Unilever, and Bajaj Finance faced valuation declines. The BSE Sensex rose by 1.62%, reflecting investor optimism amid global uncertainties.

WAVES Bazaar's inaugural edition concluded with business transactions exceeding ₹800 crore, projected to surpass ₹1000 crore soon. The event facilitated deals across film, music, radio, VFX, and animation sectors, highlighted by a buyer-seller market generating over ₹500 crore. International collaborations flourished, including an India-New Zealand film festival proposal and India-Russia co-production talks.

Sakinaka police busted a mephedrone manufacturing factory in Vasai, seizing drugs worth Rs 8 crore and arresting three individuals. The operation, triggered by the arrest of Sadiq Shaikh with 53 gm of mephedrone, led police to the factory disguised as a cement block unit.