The Enforcement Directorate (ED) plans to approach the Supreme Court to reopen a money laundering probe against Santiago Martin, a significant political contributor. This follows a Madras High Court ruling deeming the withdrawal of a corruption case against him illegal, potentially reinstating ED’s case under PMLA.
Read MoreChhattisgarh high court denied a plea for the release of a 24-year-old convicted under the Pocso Act, noting that his age at the time of the crime was irrelevant despite his progress reports showing reformation. The court upheld his transfer to an adult prison, emphasizing that leniency could lead to significant societal risks and...
Read MoreFollowing a dispute over the presentation of a report by Delhi Waqf Board, the Joint Parliamentary Committee on Waqf Amendment Bill, 2024, agrees to hear Delhi government’s representative next month. Opposition members protested the appointment of non-Muslim Ashwini Kumar as Waqf Board administrator and disputed the report’s content.
Read MoreA businessman in Rani Bagh was targeted for extortion by the Bambiha syndicate, demanding Rs 10 crore. The Delhi Police apprehended two suspects involved in the shooting while the gang is operated from the US by Pawan Shokeen and Lucky Patial. The police also linked the group to pro-Khalistani factions, increasing concerns about Delhi’s...
Read MoreApple has started the early manufacturing process for the iPhone 17 base model in India, a first for the tech giant. This phase, known as New Product Introduction, is taking place at Foxconn’s Bengaluru plant. Meanwhile, the iPhone 17 Pro models’ development remains in China. Apple’s manufacturing presence in India has grown significantly since...
Read MoreForest minister Eshwar Khandre has ordered legal action for the illegal axing of trees on 599 acres of forest land in Peenya-Jalahalli for movie shooting. Despite being declared as reserved forest, Hindustan Machine Tools reportedly cleared vegetation and rented out parts of the land, violating forest regulations.
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