August 17, 2026
  • August 17, 2026

Pune business family’s Mumbai mansion buy sets tongues wagging

by on August 9, 2024 0

Industrialist Yohan Poonawalla and his wife Michelle announced the acquisition of a mansion in south Mumbai’s exclusive Cuffe Parade area. The property, believed to be Taraporewala Mansion, spans 30,000 square feet and will be transformed into Poonawalla Mansion. Michelle’s art collection and Yohan’s automobile collection will be showcased there, adding to their assets from...

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HC to Jharkhand: Take action against illegal Bangladesh migrants

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Jharkhand High Court directed the state government to take immediate action against illegal Bangladeshi immigrants entering through Santhal Parganas, citing political instability in Bangladesh. The court suggested sudden inspections of Aadhaar and voter ID cards to identify bona fide residents. The case, involving several high-level agencies, will be heard next on August 22.

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Watch: PM Modi’s call evokes laughter after Oly bronze

by on August 9, 2024 0

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian men’s hockey team on their bronze medal victory at the Paris Olympics, marking their second consecutive bronze since 1972. In a significant gesture, Modi called Team India’s captain, Harmanpreet Singh, and praised the team’s resilience, especially their comeback win against Spain. The match was a tense...

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CBI arrests ED assistant director for accepting Rs 20 lakh bribe

by on August 9, 2024 0

CBI arrested an assistant director of the Enforcement Directorate, Sandeep Singh, for accepting a bribe of Rs 20 lakh. The arrest followed a joint operation involving raids at his office and residence. Singh was suspended and faces money laundering charges after allegedly extorting money from a jeweller. He misrepresented himself as the case’s investigating...

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Manipur CM N Biren says Delhi agencies trying to reimpose Afspa in valley

by on August 9, 2024 0

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh informed the assembly about central agencies advocating for the reimposition of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958, in valley districts following unrest since May 2023. Singh emphasized addressing the situation gradually while expressing longstanding resistance to Afspa and highlighting the necessity for a compassionate review of its...

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Conversions in UP: 835 cases registered, 1,682 arrested in 4 years

by on August 9, 2024 0

Since 2020, the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act has seen 835 registered cases and 1,682 arrests. The Ghaziabad commissionerate and districts such as Saharanpur recorded the highest actions. Senior officers monitor the probes. Convictions have been achieved in four cases, with ongoing investigations and trials for others.

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