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The Enforcement Directorate carried out searches at six locations in Ranchi and three in Delhi over an alleged land scam. The action was taken under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Official sources confirmed the raids were part of an ongoing money laundering investigation linked to the case, involving influential individuals.
The union government has barred all ministries, departments, and bodies from spending on gifts for Diwali and other festivals, per a Ministry of Finance directive issued. Citing prudent use of public funds, the order follows past cost-cutting measures and coincides with new GST reforms aimed at boosting consumption during the festive season.
The Customs Preventive wing launched Operation Numkhor in Kerala to crack down on the illegal import of over 100 luxury vehicles from Bhutan. Raids targeted residences of high-net-worth individuals, including actors Dulquer Salmaan and Prithviraj Sukumaran. Numkhor, meaning “vehicle” in Bhutanese, aims to dismantle a widespread smuggling network.
US government agencies will soon be able to use Meta’s Llama AI system as part of the Trump administration’s effort to integrate commercial AI into federal operations. The General Services Administration will include Llama in its approved AI tools list. GSA procurement lead Josh Gruenbaum confirmed the move ahead of the official announcement.
Senior SP leader and former UP minister Azam Khan is set to be released from Sitapur jail after nearly 23 months, though his release was delayed due to an unpaid fine of ₹8,000. Section 144 was imposed in Sitapur as crowds gathered despite restrictions. Granted bail in the land grab case, his return is expected […]
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon said Trump’s sudden $100,000 H-1B visa fee “caught everyone off guard,” highlighting its impact on global talent movement. JPMorgan, a top H-1B sponsor in 2024, will engage policymakers. Dimon urged progress on stalled US-India trade talks, calling India a “natural friend” amid tariff hikes and market access disputes.
Ryan Routh, accused of attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at his Florida golf course, will deliver his own closing argument in federal court. The judge has warned him it could be cut short if he breaks courtroom rules or goes off-topic. Both Routh and prosecutors have 1 hour and 45 minutes for their final […]
Mumbai Police’s EOW has filed an FIR against Byju’s founder Byju Ravindran, directors Rijju Ravindran and Divya Gokulnath, and Think and Learn Pvt Ltd for alleged cheating and fraud of ₹46.90 crore. The complaint, from Aditya Birla Capital, involves financing students enrolling in Byju’s NEET, CET, IIT, and UPSC preparation programs.
Five people died in Kolkata and suburbs due to rain-related incidents as heavy overnight rainfall caused severe waterlogging. Deaths occurred in Beniapukur, Kalikapur, Netaji Nagar, Gariahat, and Ekbalpur. Flooded streets disrupted traffic, Metro, and suburban rail, while homes were submerged. Several schools declared a rain holiday amid property damage.
President Donald Trump will meet leaders from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Egypt, Jordan, Turkey, Indonesia, and Pakistan to discuss the Gaza situation and explore potential diplomatic solutions. The meeting is multilateral, focusing on the mounting assault by Israel, a US ally. The White House confirmed Gaza will be a key topic of discussion.
Trump addressed the UN, emphasizing his foreign policy successes while condemning “globalist institutions” for weakening the world order. World leaders listened closely, as Trump has already reduced US support for the UN during his presidency. Known for opposing multilateralism, he remains critical of the organization’s approach.
Trump strongly criticized Western nations for recognizing a Palestinian state, warning it rewards Hamas and undermines peace efforts. The Trump-aligned White House argued that any recognition should come only through direct negotiations. Officials also noted rising anxiety among American farmers as US-China trade talks remain fueling economic uncertainty.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar at UNGA, discussing India-US cooperation in trade, defence, energy, pharmaceuticals, and critical minerals. Rubio called India “a relationship of critical importance,” emphasizing prosperity and a free, open Indo-Pacific, including collaboration through the Quad.
US President Donald Trump urged pregnant people to avoid Tylenol over an unproven autism link and called for major changes to infant vaccines, including delaying Hepatitis B shots. Experts warn these claims contradict decades of medical research showing acetaminophen’s safety in pregnancy and the critical need for newborn vaccination.
The J&K Government Confirms Massive Fruit Dispatch. Over 1.37 Lakh Metric Tons of Fresh Fruit Have Been Transported from Kashmir in the Last 10 Days. Around 1,500–2,000 vehicles, including fruit trucks and empty tankers, are dispatched daily. The movement is managed systematically via the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway and Mughal Road.