In a major crackdown on financial fraud, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted roads across three cities in Maharashtra on Thursday, May 2nd. The raids targeted the VIPS Group of Companies and its associates, allegedly involved in a Rs 100 crore Ponzi scheme. According to the ED, the mastermind behind the scam is businessman Vinod Khute, […]
Mumbai mourns the loss of a young mother and her newborn baby after a C-section delivery performed under extraordinary circumstances, 26-year-old Saheedunnissa Ansari reportedly underwent emergency surgery at Sion Hospital due to a power outage. News reports allege that Ms. Ansari was initially taken to a maternity home, but concerns arose regarding the availability of […]
The Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) is in the midst of a major upheaval following an order from Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena for the immediate removal of 223 employees. The move, citing irregularities in the appointment process, has sparked controversy and raised questions about the functioning of the women’s rights body. The LG’s office […]
In a move that could have significant implications for India’s vaccination program, lawyer Vishal Tiwari has filed a petition with the Supreme Court. The petition seeks a multi-pronged approach: the formation of a medical expert panel to examine the side effects and risks associated with the Covishiled vaccine, as well as compensation for those who […]
Schools across Delhi went frenzy on Tuesday after receiving emails threatening bomb attacks. The emails, which were reportedly sent on the same day, targeted a large number of schools in the city and the National Capital Region (NCR). This incident comes just two days after similar threats were received by airports and hospitals in Delhi, […]
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has taken a strong stance against unfair interest-charging practices by lenders. In a circular issued on April 29, 2024, the RBI directed banks and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) to review their loan practices and refund excess interest charged to borrowers. This move aims to ensure transparency and fairness in […]
A Fast Track Mahila Court in Srivilliputtur, on 29 April 2024, convicted former assistant professor Nirmala Devi for attempting to traffic four girl students from Devanga Arts College. A case that came into the spotlight in 2018 The Judge S. Umamaheshwari, acquitted the two other accused in the case- a university official and a former […]
In an incident that has sent waves of shock through Karnataka’s political landscape, Janata Dal (Secular) Member of Parliament (MP) Prajwal Revanna is at the centre of controversy after being accused of sexual assault. The charges have not only harmed his image, but they also point to his father, Holenarasipur MLA HD Revanna, in the […]
Indian archers stole the show at the just concluded Archery World Cup Stage 1 in Shanghai, China. The delegation demonstrated tremendous domination, notably in the non-Olympic compound archery category, winning a magnificent three gold medals across all team events. This complete sweep is a remarkable achievement for Indian archery and demonstrates the country’s rising competitiveness […]
The Mizoram Police have cracked down on a large-scale auto-finance scam that ran for nearly four years, arresting eleven individuals, including the alleged mastermind. The scam, estimated at a staggering Rs 150 crore, is being touted as the biggest auto-finance fraud ever unearthed in Northeast India. At the heart of the elaborate scheme was Jakir […]