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The CBI raided 15 locations across Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Punjab in a massive online fraud linked to Dubai-based fintech platform Pyypl. Alleged kingpin Ashok Kumar Sharma ran a scam defrauding ₹900 crore via fake investments, part-time job fraud, offshore withdrawals, and laundering through shell companies and international fintech wallets.
The Supreme Court today granted bail to Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Ahmad Shah in a money laundering case linked to alleged terror funding in Jammu and Kashmir. Currently jailed under UAPA for allegedly conspiring to secede the region, Shah’s lawyer, Colin Gonsalves, argued that the NIA’s counter-affidavit omitted details of his prolonged detention.
Iran today outlined 3 conditions to end the ongoing war with the US and Israel, now in its 13th day. President Masoud Pezeshkian said the conflict could end if Iran’s legitimate rights are recognised, reparations are paid, and firm international guarantees prevent future aggression. He shared the message on “X” after speaking with leaders of […]
An enemy drone struck a residential building in southern Kuwait at dawn today, injuring at least two people and causing significant damage, the Defence Ministry said. The incident follows a previous Iranian drone strike near Shuaiba Port that killed six US service members and injured dozens, with some suffering severe brain trauma, burns, and shrapnel […]
The Indian Rupee has dropped to a record low, touching ₹92.35 against the US Dollar due to Gulf War. Rising crude oil prices have boosted demand for the dollar, putting heavy strain on the rupee. Also, continued foreign fund outflows from Indian markets have intensified the decline, raising concerns about currency stability and broader economic […]
Led by Rahul Gandhi, Congress and INDIA bloc leaders protested in Parliament over reports of a nationwide LPG shortage. Restaurants in Bhopal and Hyderabad shifted to induction or wood cooking amid supply issues linked to tensions involving the Strait of Hormuz. The center said domestic LPG production has risen 25%, prioritising households and essential sectors.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy will inaugurate Allu Cinemas in Kokapet, Hyderabad, which features one of India’s most advanced setups and the third Dolby Cinema screen, today, March 12. Test screenings, including Brad Pitt’s “F1,” run until March 18. Commercial operations begin with “Dhurandhar 2,” with booking details soon announced online.
A bomb threat email targeting Mumbai’s Vidhan Bhavan during the Budget session triggered tight security today, keeping media and the public outside as searches began. The Bomb Squad later declared the premises safe, calling the threat a hoax. Home Minister Pankaj Bhoir said the email also mentioned the Bombay Stock Exchange and High Court.
The Telangana govt is introducing a big reform in the healthcare sector with the launch of a Digital Health Profile initiative. The pilot project begins today in Sangareddy district, where TG Health Minister Damodar Rajanarsimha will inaugurate it. Under this initiative, residents will receive digital health profiles along with health cards.
LoP Rahul Gandhi said the Lok Sabha represents the entire nation, not just one party, addressing restrictions on his speeches. Responding to BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad during the debate on removing Speaker Om Birla, Gandhi emphasized his right to speak freely, while Prasad urged caution on national security matters, especially abroad.
Pakistan has vowed to assist Saudi Arabia proactively, a senior official said, amid escalating conflict in West Asia. Mosharraf Zaidi, spokesperson for Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, told a private TV that Pakistan would support Saudi Arabia “militarily or otherwise” if needed, following the US-Israeli strikes on Iran and rising regional tensions.
The ED has launched a money laundering investigation into the alleged embezzlement of ₹590 crore from Haryana govt accounts held with IDFC First Bank in Chandigarh. Acting on a vigilance FIR, officials conducted raids at 19 locations across Chandigarh and Mohali targeting business entities suspected of facilitating hawala transactions to hide funds.
Aman Arora informed the Punjab Assembly that the state will raise the issue of framing rules for minors’ social media use with the Centre and review global best practices to protect children. Responding to MLA Rana Inder Partap Singh, he said restrictions could be implemented under the Information Technology Act, 2000.
Mallikarjun Kharge demanded that PM Modi respond in Parliament on the economic impact of the West Asia conflict. The Congress chief accused the Centre of hiding “incompetence” through misleading assurances on energy readiness, alleging it knew war risks earlier but failed to secure supplies, leaving citizens facing rising economic pressure.
The Lok Sabha decisively rejected a resolution seeking the removal of Om Birla as Speaker through a voice vote. Amid noisy protests and sloganeering by opposition members demanding an apology from Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who was presiding over the session, he formally declared that the no-confidence motion against Birla had been defeated.