Patra Chawl redevelopment case: ED attaches assets worth Rs 73.62 cr assets of Sanjay Raut’s close aide
New Delhi: The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) attached immovable properties worth Rs 73.62 crore in the Patra Chawl redevelopment case belonging to Pravin Raut, an alleged close associate of Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut, the agency said on Wednesday. ED’s Mumbai branch attached these properties under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering […]
Russian Deputy Defence Minister Timur Ivanov detained for allegedly taking bribe
Moscow [Russia]: Russian Deputy Defence Minister Timur Ivanov, who was detained for allegedly taking a bribe, appeared in Moscow court on Wednesday, CNN reported, citing Russia’s Investigative Committee. Timur Ivanov is suspected of accepting a bribe of 1 million Rubles and faces up to 15 years in prison if he is convicted, CNN reported, citing […]
Indian stocks remain buoyant for third day
New Delhi: Indian stock indices marked the third straight session of gains on Wednesday, largely due to buoyancy in the manufacturing and services sector as reflected in the PMI data. Also, improved investor sentiment with the relative easing in tensions in the Middle East and declining oil prices supported the Indian stocks. Sensex closed at […]
DRI Mumbai seizes 9.67 kg of gold being smuggled from Africa
Mumbai (Maharashtra): On a specific intelligence that gold smuggled from Africa through Mumbai International Airport was being processed at a melting facility to remove the foreign markings and was being diverted to the local market, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized 9.67 kg of gold in various forms. Accordingly, the officers of DRI […]
Indian Army conducts training for 1104 J&K Police officers, trainees in Doda
Doda (Jammu and Kashmir): In a significant stride towards enhancing security and fostering peace in the region, the Army in collaboration with Jammu and Kashmir Police has undertaken joint training activities aimed at increasing synergy, interoperability and understanding the strengths along with the ethos and culture of each other. Indian Army is training 1,104 J-K […]
Ladakh: Leh-Manali National Highway reopens for traffic after 5 months
Leh: The Border Roads Organisation has reopened the 428-km Leh-Manali National Highway for vehicular traffic after the arterial road remained closed for nearly five months due to heavy snowfall during winter, officials said on Wednesday. The highway, an alternate route connecting the Union Territory of Ladakh with the rest of the country through Himachal Pradesh, […]
India, Japan hold consultations on disarmament, non-proliferation and export control
Tokyo: The 10th round of India-Japan consultations on disarmament, non-proliferation and export control was held in Tokyo on April 24, 2024, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) informed in a press release. The two sides exchanged views on developments in the areas of disarmament and non-proliferation relating to nuclear, chemical and biological domains, outer spacesecurity, […]
Congress’ manifesto has ‘unnerved’ BJP: Mehbooba Mufti
Kulgam (J&K): PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday said the Congress’ manifesto for the Lok Sabha polls is “pro-people” and has “unnerved” the BJP, which is showing its “frustration” by trying to fan communal tension. “The manifesto of the INDIA alliance which says 50 per cent reservation will be given to women, MSP will be […]
J&K: 67 suspects detained over Rajouri civilian killing by LeT terrorists, say police
Jammu: As many as 67 suspected people were detained for questioning in connection with the killing of a civilian by two Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists in a village in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Wednesday. During investigations, credible evidence was obtained and the police identified one of the two terrorists involved in […]
PayU Receives RBI’s In-Principle Approval to Operate as a Payment Aggregator
New Delhi: PayU, one of India’s leading digital financial services providers, today announced that it has received the in-principle authorisation from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) with regard to its online payments aggregation (PA) business. Expressing his gratitude, Anirban Mukherjee, CEO, PayU, said, “We would like to thank Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for […]