A special CBI court has convicted a retired GST superintendent, Prasiddh Dubey, and his wife, Vimla Dubey, for amassing unaccounted assets worth ₹1.24 crore, disproportionate to their known income sources, from 1994 to 2018. Prasiddh received a four-year prison sentence, while Vimla was sentenced to two years for aiding him. The judge emphasized the severity […]
Gurpatwant Singh Pannu, a Khalistani separatist based in the US, has issued a strong warning to India, demanding the closure of CRPF schools. He announced a reward of one million dollars for anyone who provides data about Union Minister Amit Shah’s foreign trips. Pannu claimed there have been attacks on Sikhs both in Punjab and […]
Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a Khalistani separatist based in the US, has issued a strong warning to India, demanding the closure of CRPF schools. He announced a reward of one million dollars for anyone who provides data about Union Minister Amit Shah’s foreign trips. Pannun claimed there have been attacks on Sikhs both in Punjab and […]
Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh criticized inequality, wage stagnation, and inflation as structurally corrosive to India’s long-term growth. He emphasized the need to boost private investment rates, which have dropped from 33.4% (2004-2014) to 28.7% (2014-2023). He also referenced an article by a public finance economist highlighting additional economic concerns.
The ED on Friday summoned six employees from the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) in connection with a major scam involving Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah. They will be interrogated on different dates at the ED’s Bengaluru office and must bring relevant documents. This follows a recent money-laundering case filed against CM Siddaramaiah and others linked to […]
PM Keir Starmer stated that Britons receiving additional income from stocks or properties do not qualify as working people, indicating a potential tax increase on investors. He said that his govt will not raise taxes on those he defines as working individuals, specifically ruling out hikes on income tax, national insurance, and VAT, focusing instead […]
The Supreme Court on Friday granted bail to businessman Amandeep Singh Dhall in the corruption case related to the excise policy scam. With this decision, all accused in the Delhi excise policy case are now out on bail. Dhall had previously challenged the high court’s June 4 ruling that denied him bail after his arrest […]
Floodwater continues to flow into the Srisailam project in the Nandyala district. At least five gates of the project are being lifted and the water is being released downstream. The inflow of the reservoir is 1,59,089 cusecs while the outflow is 2,07,820 cusecs. The water reached the full water level of the project at 885 […]
Three banned terrorist groups—Lashkar-e-Taiba, Hizbul Mujahideen, and Jaish-e-Mohammed—have established a joint training camp in Abbottabad, Pakistan, within a military facility. This camp, supervised by an unnamed general from Pakistan’s ISI, trains young recruits in various combat skills, benefiting from the nearby Pakistani Army presence that restricts unauthorized access.
Google on Friday honored the lasting legacy of renowned Indian playback singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, fondly known as KK, with a special Doodle. Born on August 23, 1968, in Delhi, KK captivated audiences with his soulful voice and romantic ballads. His musical journey started after graduating from Kirori Mal College at Delhi University, following a brief […]
Cyclonic storm Dana has made landfall in Odisha and is affecting neighboring states Bihar and Jharkhand, prompting the Indian Meteorological Department to issue alerts for heavy rain and strong winds. As the storm moves inland, cloud cover is reported in over 34 districts of Bihar, with temperatures dropping 1-6 degrees Celsius. Residents are warned of […]
Sana Malik has secured a ticket from the NCP to contest the Anushakti Nagar seat in the upcoming Maharashtra assembly polls, despite reported objections from the BJP. Her father, Nawab Malik, is also expected to contest, signaling a strong “wait and watch” message. With elections scheduled for November 20 and counting on November 23, intense […]
As Maharashtra’s state elections approach, Ajit Pawar’s NCP unveiled its second list of candidates on Friday, featuring Zeeshan Siddiqui for Bandra East and Nawab Malik’s daughter, Sana, for Anushakti Nagar. Siddiqui, who previously served as an MLA, expressed gratitude to Pawar and others for their support, stating, “I am confident that with the people’s love, [&h...
3 major hotels in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, received bomb threats via email. The hotels affected are Leela Mahal, Kapila Theertham, and Alipiri. The email’s subject line stated: “Pak ISI to activate Improvised EDs in listed hotels, Evacuate by 11 PM! TN CM involved.” Following the threats, state police have launched a probe to trace the […]
Ratan Tata has included provisions in his will for the “unlimited” care of his German Shepherd, “Tito”, who he adopted five or six years ago. Tito will be looked after by Tata’s longtime cook, Rajan Shaw. The will also allocates resources for his butler, Subbiah, along with bequests to Tata’s foundation, family members, and house […]