Susan Wojcicki, a key figure in the tech industry, passed away at 56 after battling non small cell lung cancer. Known for her roles in founding Google and leading YouTube as CEO until 2023, Wojcicki was highly respected.
Read MoreOdisha’s transport minister recently called for an investigation into helicopter rides taken by V K Pandian, a bureaucrat-turned-politician, between February and September last year. Questions have arisen about the costs and authorization of these rides, as 450 helipads were constructed using government funds. Officials promise a thorough probe into the expenditures and permissions involved.
Read MoreCharubala, the wife of former Manipur MLA Yamthong Haokip, was killed in an explosion in Kangpokpi district. The blast, initially suspected to be a militant attack, might have occurred while she was burning waste in an abandoned compound. Haokip and their daughter were unharmed. Haokip had switched from Congress to BJP before the 2022...
Read MoreThe BJP claimed that Congress and opposition parties were conspiring to create financial instability in India, rejecting Hindenburg’s accusations against Sebi chairperson Madhabi Buch. Allegations were seen as a plot to destabilize the financial system. BJP stated Hindenburg was in partnership with Congress to disrupt growth, dismissing claims as malicious and baseless.
Read MoreA Dehradun special Pocso court acquitted a 42-year-old man, accused of raping his 15-year-old daughter, after five years in jail. Evidence revealed the girl falsely incriminated him due to his objections to her relationship and school attendance. The court found her allegations instigated by her boyfriend and declared the man innocent last week.
Read MoreCongress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi accused a quid pro quo between Adani Group and Sebi chief Madhabi Buch, calling for a joint parliamentary committee to investigate. Rahul demanded Buch’s resignation and questioned the Supreme Court’s involvement. AAP demanded PM Modi’s resignation, while SP stressed on an impartial Sebi investigation to restore investor...
Read MoreForensic tests confirmed that traces of blood and skin found under the nails of the murdered 31-year-old doctor matched those of Sanjay Roy, the arrested suspect. This evidence was deemed crucial. Roy’s policewoman sister disowned him, demanding the harshest punishment. CM Mamata Banerjee urged a fast-track trial, insisting the perpetrator must be hanged.
Read MoreSebi chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch and her husband, Dhaval, refuted allegations by Hindenburg regarding their investments linked to Adani stocks. They stressed the investments were made when they were private citizens and were fully disclosed. Sebi backed them, emphasizing adherence to regulations and market integrity. Adani dismissed Hindenburg’s claims as manipulative.
Read MoreSheikh Hasina’s son, Sajeeb Wazed, asserted that his mother did not resign as Bangladesh’s PM, contradicting earlier claims by Mohammad Touhid Hossain, an interim government’s adviser. Wazed confirmed that Hasina did not make any such statement before leaving for India. Hossain emphasized maintaining balanced foreign relations, particularly with India and China, during the interim...
Read MoreThe RBI announced changes to the UPI system, including raising the transaction limit for tax payments via UPI to ₹5 lakh. Another enhancement introduced a ‘Delegated Payments’ feature, allowing a primary user to authorize another to make transactions from their account. These changes aim to boost UPI adoption and ease tax payments.
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