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Enforcement Directorate raided multiple locations in Maharashtra and Gujarat as part of a money laundering probe against Malegaon-based trader Siraj Ahmed Harun Meman. Meman allegedly misused bank accounts to conduct transactions worth over ₹100 crore. The raids covered 23 premises in Malegaon, Nashik, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, and Surat, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
BiteSpeed, an AI-driven Customer OS for e-commerce, has raised $3.5M in a Pre-Series A round led by Peak XV’s Surge, with Whiteboard Capital and key angel investors like Kunal Shah (CRED) and Gaurav Munjal. Bringing its total funding to $5.6M, the startup aims to use the funds for global expansion, hiring, and advancing its generative […]
RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das shared an optimistic view on India’s economy at CNBC-TV18’s Global Leadership Summit. Despite global challenges like inflation, geopolitical tensions, and pandemic impacts, Das highlighted India’s economic resilience, crediting a robust external sector, strong economic buffers, and proactive measures by the RBI for maintaining stability in these tu...
Over 300 flights were delayed at Delhi Airport on Thursday due to dense smog reducing visibility. According to Flightradar 24, 115 arriving and 226 departing flights were delayed, with average delays of 17 minutes for arrivals and 54 minutes for departures. The airport issued an advisory urging passengers to check with airlines for updated flight […]
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) may be sold to a foreign government after the Privatisation Commission rejected a Rs 10 billion bid from Blue World Consortium. As part of restructuring under an IMF program, Pakistan plans to offload a 51-100% stake in PIA. Qatar or Abu Dhabi are potential buyers, with expressions of interest to be […]
After Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki’s volcanic eruptions caused cancellations, several airlines, including Qantas, Jetstar, AirAsia, and Virgin Australia, resumed flights to Bali. The eruptions, which killed nine and forced evacuations, disrupted over 80 international routes. As conditions improved, flights gradually returned, though volcanic activity continues to impact the region’s tou...
The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau arrested 48 suspects in a major cybercrime crackdown, solving 2,702 cases nationwide, including 508 in Telangana. The operation, targeting fraud schemes and digital cons, led to ₹8.16 crore in financial losses. Authorities seized evidence like phones, laptops, and bank records. TGCSB Director Shikha Goel urged citizens to stay vigilant against […]
In the Delhi Waqf Board money laundering case, the Rouse Avenue Court granted bail to AAP leader Amanatullah Khan, noting that the necessary prosecution sanction was not obtained. The court declined to take cognisance of the supplementary charge sheet filed by the ED, citing insufficient evidence against Mariyam Siddiqui. The case involves the alleged purchase […]
An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 on the Richter scale struck Afghanistan on Wednesday, according to the National Centre of Seismology (NCS). The tremor occurred at 3:36 pm IST, with a depth of 60 kilometers. The earthquake’s epicentre was located at Latitude 36.43 N and Longitude 71.39 E. No immediate reports of damage or casualties have […]
Ajit Pawar, Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister, criticized Yogi Adityanath’s war cry, calling it ineffective in Maharashtra. His remarks sparked political debate, with Mahayuti allies offering contrasting views. Shiv Sena’s Samna also condemned Adityanath, accusing the BJP of lowering political discourse and introducing a communal tone ahead of the upcoming Maharashtra electi...
Former BRS MLA Patnam Narendra Reddy confessed to orchestrating the attack on Vikarabad District Collector Prateek Jain under the direction of BRS leader KT Rama Rao (KTR). Reddy admitted to plotting the violence in Lagacharla, aiming to destabilize the government. The police investigation revealed 84 calls between Reddy and BRS youth leader Bogamoni Suresh, discussing […]
A seven-year-old boy underwent surgery on the wrong eye due to medical negligence at Anand Spectrum Hospital in Greater Noida on November 12. The boy’s father, Nitin Bhati, had taken him for treatment of watering in his left eye. After examination, Dr. Anand Verma recommended surgery, but the right eye was operated on instead. The […]
Tulsi Gabbard, who departed from the Democratic Party in 2022, has been appointed by Donald Trump as the Director of National Intelligence. She will replace Everett Haines in this critical position. Gabbard, a former U.S. Representative from Hawaii, is set to take on the role when Trump begins his second term in January 2025, marking […]
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief Sukhbir Badal suffered a minor hairline fracture on his right foot while meeting the Jathedar of Akal Takht in Amritsar to seek the pronouncement of religious punishment. On August 30, Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh had declared Badal ‘tankhaiya’ for religious misconduct but has yet to announce the punishment.
Supreme Court will hear Delhi Metro Rail Corporation’s (DMRC) petition today, seeking contempt proceedings against Reliance Infrastructure’s Delhi Airport Metro Express Private Ltd (DAMEPL) and its managing director for “wilfully disobeying” its April 10 directions. DMRC demands the refund of over Rs 2800 crore, including interest, which was deposited in an escrow accoun...