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Chennai: Madras high court quashed the prosecution launched by income tax dept against film director Gautham Vasudev Menon for the alleged failure on part of Photon Kathaas Production Pvt Limited, his film production company, to file I-T returns for the assessment year 2013-14.Justice G K Ilanthiraiyan passed the order in view of a submission made by advocate Revathi Manivannan for Gautham Menon, that he was no longer a director of the company and that he resigned from the post on May 2, 2011.The issue pertains to a complaint registered by the department in 2019 before the additional chief metropolitan magistrate (Economic Offences), Egmore. In the complaint, the assistant commissioner of income tax, Non-Corporate Circle-20 (1), Nungambakkam, Chennai, alleged non-filing of income tax returns by Photon Kathaas Production Pvt Ltd for the assessment year 2013-14. The petitioner was arrayed as third accused in the case in his capacity as director of the production company. Aggrieved, Gautham Menon approached the high court seeking to quash the proceedings.The court noted that the petitioner resigned as director of the company well before the assessment year in question and duly filed the relevant forms before the registrar of companies, intimating his cessation from the company. Since the petitioner was neither a director nor involved in day-to-day affairs of the company during the relevant period when the alleged offence was committed, he could not be held vicariously liable for the company's default in filing returns, the court said.
A Delhi court has declared UK-based arms consultant Sanjay Bhandari a fugitive economic offender following a request from the Enforcement Directorate. Bhandari, accused of money laundering, reportedly fled to the UK in 2016. Despite India's efforts to extradite him, a UK court recently rejected the plea, further complicating the legal proceedings against him.A Delhi court on Saturday declared UK-based arms consultant Sanjay Bhandari a fugitive economic offender on an Enforcement Directorate plea, ...Read More >
CHENNAI: In his election affidavit for the Tamil Nadu Assembly polls, TVK president Vijay declared total assets worth Rs 603.20 crore that included high-end cars like BMWs and a Toyota Lexus, as well as bank deposits exceeding Rs 213 crore in various accounts. In the affidavit submitted to the Returning Officer, the 52-year-old actor-politician disclosed movable assets valued at Rs 404.58 crore. His immovable assets, which include agricultural land in Kodaikanal and commercial and residential properties across Chennai, are valued at Rs 198.62 crore. Specific liabilities listed as being under ...Read More >
Chennai: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief C. Joseph Vijay disclosed assets worth Rs 603.20 crore in his election affidavit filed for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections, offering a detailed glimpse into his financial portfolio, which spans luxury vehicles, substantial bank deposits, and high-value real estate holdings. According to the affidavit submitted before the Returning Officer, the 52-year-old actor-turned-politician reported movable assets amounting to Rs 404.58 crore. A significant portion of this wealth is held in bank deposits exceeding Rs 213 crore, spread a ...Read More >
'Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein' (2001) is a romantic drama directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon, marking the Bollywood debut of R Madhavan and Dia Mirza. At the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa, actor R Madhavan opened up about the emotional journey of his iconic film 'Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein' (RHTDM), which has achieved cult status over the years. The film, initially released in 2001, marked a significant milestone in Bollywood, both for R Madhavan and his co-star Dia Mirza, as it was their debut film. Directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon, the romantic drama also starred Saif ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 5 (ANI): A Delhi special court on Saturday declared UK-based arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari a Fugitive Economic Offender under the Fugitive Economic Offenders (FEO) Act, in connection with an income tax case involving undisclosed foreign assets. The order was passed by Additional Sessions Judge Sanjeev Aggarwal following a plea by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), which alleged that Bhandari had deliberately evaded Indian legal proceedings and possessed foreign assets exceeding Rs 100 crore. The agency emphasised that the UK court's refusal to extradite Bhandari had no be ...Read More >
New Delhi: The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki has announced the rollout of its first made-in-India electric vehicle - the e-Vitara SUV - in a major boost to the green segment from its upgraded Gujarat plant, which is now set to become one of the world's largest automotive manufacturing hubs with a projected annual capacity of one million units. Crucially, this facility will serve as Suzuki's global production base for electric vehicles (EVs), exporting to over 100 countries, including advanced markets in Japan and Europe, which is aligned with India's vision of becoming a global aut ...Read More >
The Madras High Court on Monday (April 6, 2026) quashed the criminal prosecution launched by the Income Tax (I-T) department against film producer, director, and actor Gautham Vasudev Menon for the alleged failure on the part of film production and distribution firm, Photon Kathas Production Private Limited of Chennai, to file its I-T returns for the assessment year 2013-14. Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan allowed Mr. Menon's quash petition pending since 2023. Making it clear that the prosecution was ...Read More >
Imphal, June 7 (UNI) Three militants were nabbed in separate incidents during the last 24 hours in Manipur, police said on Saturday. Manipur Police arrested a militant from Moidangpok Awang Leikai from Khumbong Bazar under Imphal West District, they said. Security forces arrested a militant from the Elangkhanpokpi Mayai Leikai area under Kakching district. Security forces apprehended a militant from Wangoo Samushang in Bishnupur district and elected members from Kumbi area. In an operation, one M16 rifle, one bolt-action rifle, three pull-mechanism rifles, three improvised mortars, and fiv ...Read More >
'Turtle Walker', a documentary directed by Taira Malaney, is set for its Indian debut at the International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala. The film explores Satish Bhaskar's mission to save sea turtles from extinction in the 1970s, backed by notable filmmakers like Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti. 'Turtle Walker', an award-winning documentary by Tiger Baby and Emaho Films, is gearing up for its Indian premiere at the 17th International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala on ...Read More >
Tamil cinema eagerly anticipates Viduthalai 2, directed by National Award-winner Vetrimaaran, releasing on December 20, 2024. Starring Vijay Sethupathi and Soori, this sequel promises to end the year on a high note. The film explores Perumaal Vaathiyaar’s backstory and the gripping conflict between rebels and authorities. Produced by RS Infotainment, the movie’s Malayalam release will be handled by Vaika Enterprises Maryland, led by Senthil Subramaniam. The trailer and Ilaiyaraaja’s powerful soundtrack were unveiled recently. With a stellar cast including Manju Warrier and Gautham Vasudev Meno ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a major setback for UK-based arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari, a Delhi special court on Saturday declared him a Fugitive Economic Offender under the Fugitive Economic Offenders (FEO) Act. The action was taken in connection with an income tax case involving undisclosed foreign assets. Special Judge Sanjeev Aggarwal passed the order following a plea by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), which is probing Bhandari for allegedly evading Indian legal proceedings and holding foreign assets exceeding Rs 100 crore. This development comes after a UK court rejected the ED's request to extradite ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 8: The Bombay High Court on Wednesday passed an interim order restraining filmmaker Santosh Kumar RS from repeating allegations that the script of the Hindi film Dhurandhar was copied by its writer-director Aditya Dhar. Court grants interim protection Justice Arif Doctor granted limited ad-interim relief in a defamation suit filed by Dhar, observing that a prima facie case had been made out. The court directed that, until the next date of hearing, Kumar shall refrain from repeating the statements and allegations set out in the suit, as well as any similar remarks. "Until the n ...Read More >
VMPL New Delhi [India], August 14: Ellenox, India's largest venture studio, is accelerating its global push in enterprise AI development. In the past year, the company has grown its headcount by 50% over the last year, bringing in senior AI talent from Amazon and Google to power its next phase of expansion. Already delivering AI transformation for Fortune 50 leaders in fintech, cloud computing, consumer social, and sports-tech, Ellenox has built systems that replace costly call centers with natural-voice AI agents and deployed end-to-end social media pipelines capable of scaling global brand ...Read More >
Malayalam star Mammootty has recently taken a hiatus from shooting following an unspecified health issue for which he received treatment. Fans have been waiting for the actor to resume his next project, and the latest reports have an update. Director Mahesh Narayanan has recently revealed that Mammootty will soon return to the set of his upcoming film, Patriot. In a recent interview with OnManorama, filmmaker Mahesh Narayanan spoke about the actor returning to the set. The filmmaker revealed th ...Read More >
HYDERABAD - As Eid al-Azha festivities approach, Dr. Akram Bajo, Head of Gastroenterology at Civil Hospital Hyderabad, has issued a health advisory urging citizens to consume meat in moderation. The doctor warned that excessive meat consumption can lead to digestive issues, diarrhea, and other health problems, particularly during the hot weather. Dr. Bajo recommended consuming sacrificial meat within three days and storing offal in cold storage for 24-48 hours to prevent infection. He also advised individuals with specific health conditions to avoid certain types of meat and to prioritize bala ...Read More >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], June 27 (ANI): The family members of Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla gathered in Lucknow to celebrate as the Axiom Mission 4 mission crew successfully reached the International Space Station. The historic mission marks a significant milestone for India's space ambitions. Shambhu Dayal Shukla, father of Group Captain Shukla, expressed his gratitude and pride, stating, 'I thank all for coming to celebrate and bless my son. His achievement is a matter of pride for the nation.' Aboard the Grace Dragon capsule, Group Captain Shukla was seen carry ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Star Indian shuttler P.V. Sindhu is all set to tie the knot with Venkata Datta Sai, a Hyderabad-based businessman, on December 22. In an exclusive conversation with ETV Bharat, Sindhu shared insights about her wedding, career, and future plans. A Special Moment Blessed by Family "I'm happy to begin a new chapter in my life with the blessings of my parents. They've worked hard to support my badminton journey. We had planned the wedding after the Paris Olympics, but due to my tight schedule, it got delayed," Sindhu revealed. The wedding will take place in Udaipur, in an intimate ce ...Read More >
MCLEOD GANJ - The Dalai Lama said Saturday he dreamed of living for decades more, as the Buddhist spiritual leader prayed with thousands of exiled Tibetans on the eve of his 90th birthday. Thumping drums and deep horns reverberated from the Indian hilltop temple, as a chanting chorus of red-robed monks and nuns offered long-life prayers for Tenzin Gyatso, who followers believe is the 14th reincarnation of the Dalai Lama. Looking in good health, dressed in traditional maroon monk robes and a flowing yellow wrap, he led prayers -- days after confirming that the 600-year-old Tibetan Buddhist in ...Read More >
Madras High Court in a significant ruling, has held that cryptocurrency now qualifies as "property" under Indian law, an asset capable of being owned, enjoyed, and held in trust. "There can be no doubt that cryptocurrency is a property. It is not a tangible property, nor is it a currency. However, it is a property which is capable of being enjoyed and possessed (in a beneficial form). It is capable of being held in trust," observed a single-judge bench of Justice N. Anand Venkatesh. Also Read | ...Read More >
Chennai, Mar 30 (PTI) TVK chief Vijay has declared total assets worth approximately Rs 603.20 crore in his election affidavit filed here on Monday. In the affidavit submitted to the Returning Officer, the 52-year-old actor-politician disclosed that he possesses movable assets valued at Rs 404.58 crore. His immovable assets, which include agricultural land in Kodaikanal and commercial and residential properties across Chennai, are valued at approximately Rs 198.62 crore. Specific liabilities listed as being under dispute include a sum of Rs 1.50 crore for the assessment year 2015-16, which is ...Read More >
Hyderabad: International Asteroid Day (IAD) is observed on June 30 every year to raise public awareness of asteroids and the importance of defending Earth against potential threats from the asteroid belts. This day has been sanctioned by the United Nations. Asteroids are small, rocky objects that orbit the sun. Even though these rocky remnants are the leftovers from the formation of our solar system that occurred about 4.6 billion years ago, they still orbit around the sun like planets. There are lots of asteroids in our solar system, and most of them live in the main asteroid belt, which is ...Read More >
Dheeraj Kumar, an iconic presence in Indian television and film, passed away at the age of 79 due to complications from pneumonia. The actor had been admitted to Mumbai's Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital earlier in the week after experiencing acute respiratory distress. According to a report by India Today, Kumar was moved to the Intensive Care Unit and placed on a ventilator as his condition worsened. Despite efforts by medical professionals, he succumbed to the illness. His grieving family c ...Read More >
New Delhi: Industry leaders welcomed the recently announced GST reforms, which reduce the number of tax slabs, stating that it will make tax compliance easier while also directly benefiting consumers through lower prices. Jharkhand Chamber of Commerce Joint Secretary Navjot Alang Rubal said that the reduction of the number of slabs from four to two under the new GST structure is a highly positive step. According to Rubal, this reform will greatly benefit the middle and lower-income groups as the tax reductions on essential items of daily use will bring a noticeable drop in prices. He furthe ...Read More >
KOLKATA: An FIR has been lodged against Hasin Jahan, the estranged wife of cricketer Mohammed Shami and Arshi Jahan, Hasin's daughter from her first marriage at Suri in Birbhum district in West Bengal. A few days ago, a conflict erupted over a plot of land in the Sonator area under ward no. 5 of Suri Municipality. The land reportedly belongs to Arshi and it is alleged that neighbor Guddu Bibi was trying to encroach that land. It is alleged that after the construction work started on the land on Friday last week, Hasin started beating up her neighbour. The locals captured the scene on camera. ...Read More >
* A person does not become Indian citizen by possessing documents like Aadhaar or PAN card, said high court * The Citizenship Act 1955 defines who can acquire or lose Indian citizenship * The Citizenship Act of 1955 is the main law for deciding questions about nationality in India, said the court Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Mumbai: A person does not become a citizen of India merely by possessing documents like Aadhaar card, PAN card or a voter ID, the Bombay ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 5 (ANI): A Delhi special court on Saturday declared UK-based arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari a Fugitive Economic Offender under the Fugitive Economic Offenders (FEO) Act, in connection with an income tax case involving undisclosed foreign assets. The order was passed by Additional Sessions Judge Sanjeev Aggarwal following a plea by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), which alleged that Bhandari had deliberately evaded Indian legal proceedings and possessed foreign assets exceeding Rs 100 crore. The agency emphasised that the UK court's refusal to extradite Bhandari had no be ...Read More >
VISAKHAPATNAM: The depression over northwest and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal and north Andhra Pradesh - south Odisha coasts moved north-north-westwards and crossed South Odisha coast close to Gopalpur during early morning of Tuesday and lay cantered over south coastal Odisha. Weatherman said it was likely to move north-westwards across south Odisha and south Chhattisgarh and weaken into a well-marked low-pressure area during next few hours. Under its influence, thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, are likely over north and south coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam and Rayalaseema. Stro ...Read More >
The TVK leader also owns four vehicles, including a sports cycle worth Rs 63,332. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Aadhav Arjuna declared assets worth Rs 197.52 crore in his election affidavit * He filed nomination papers for Villivakkam Assembly seat on TVK ticket * Arjuna's moveable assets total Rs 180.03 crore, wife's assets Rs 162.14 crore Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Chennai: Aadhav Arjuna, the actor-politician Vijay led TVK' ...Read More >