A CBI special court convicted retired SBI assistant general manager Jitendra Pratap Singh, his family members, and a CA in a 19-year-old disproportionate assets case. Singh received three years of rigorous imprisonment and a financial penalty, while his family and the CA were sentenced to one year in jail and fines. The assets were...
Read MoreAmid fears of wider conflict in West Asia after Israel killed Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah, PM Modi expressed solidarity against terrorism to Israeli PM Netanyahu. Modi also stressed preventing regional escalation and supported peace efforts, emphasizing humanitarian concerns in Gaza and the importance of restoring stability given India’s interests in the region.
Read MoreExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will visit Colombo this week for the first high-level engagement with newly elected President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The visit aims to reaffirm India’s commitment to Sri Lanka amid concerns over potential shifts in foreign policy under the Marxist leadership.
Read MoreClimate activist Sonam Wangchuk and supporters are detained at Delhi’s border during a peaceful march demanding environmental and constitutional rights for Ladakh. Rahul Gandhi condemns the detention, urging the government to listen to Ladakh’s concerns and fulfill its promises made five years ago.
Read MoreManufacturing in India has bounced back strongly from the Covid-19 impact, reflecting a 7.4% rise in GVA for 2022-23 and industrial output surging over 21%. Employment and wages have also improved, surpassing pre-pandemic levels. Key growth drivers include basic metals, petroleum, food, chemicals, and vehicles, contributing significantly to the sector’s output.
Read MoreFacing anti-incumbency, the BJP in Haryana has shifted its campaign focus from prominent leaders to the common people in its posters. The posters highlight government initiatives and welfare schemes, featuring faces of students, farmers, and women to reduce the impact of anti-incumbency ahead of the state elections.
Read MoreThe DNA test revealed that SP functionary Moeed Khan, accused of raping a 12-year-old Ayodhya girl, did not match the fetus, but instead matched his domestic help, Raju Khan. The case, involving underage rape charges, sparked political controversy ahead of state assembly bypolls.
Read MoreDallas Cowboys’ key linebacker DeMarcus Lawrence is set for injured reserve, joining teammates Anthony Brown and Jaylon Smith. The team is evaluating options, including promoting DE Carl Lawson, to fill the gap. Lawrence, since his 2014 draft, has been crucial with an average of 54 tackles and 7.4 sacks per season, making his absence...
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