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MUMBAI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has initiated a probe into the money laundering racket run by fraud godman Ashok Kharat by tracing the money trail. Ashok Kharat was arrested in 12 cases, which include sexually exploiting 150 women and allegedly running the money laundering-hawala network from Dubai to Australia by parking politicians, bureaucrats, and businessmen's dirty money through his temple trust. Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis confirmed the development of ED action ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday issued comprehensive guidelines mandating pre-certification of political advertisements in print media ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections and bye-elections. The move is aimed at ensuring a level playing field and maintaining transparency in the electoral process, the poll panel said. The ECI had earlier, on March 15, announced the election schedule for Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal, along with bye-electi ...Read More >
RANCHI: A CRPF jawan was critically injured in an IED blast during an anti-Maoist operation in Jharkhand's Saranda forests, underscoring the continued presence of Maoists in West Singhbhum despite the March 31 deadline to eliminate Maoist activity in the country. The injured jawan was airlifted to Ranchi for advanced treatment. Notably, according to the fresh classification by Union Ministry of Home Affairs, only two districts -- Bijapur in Chhattisgarh and West Singhbhum in Jharkhand -- have n ...Read More >
KOLKATA: Senior TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee on Monday urged people not to vote for the Congress, claiming it would only strengthen the BJP. Addressing a rally at Jalangi in West Bengal's Murshidabad district, the TMC national general secretary alleged that the Congress has a nexus with the BJP and the Left, and voting for its candidates would split non-BJP votes and benefit the saffron party. "In 2024, many voted for CPI(M) and Congress as they knew the TMC government would remain till 2026. ...Read More >
KANNUR/MALAPPURAM: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday alleged that the CPI(M)-led LDF has struck a "secret deal" with the BJP to protect its leadership and remain in power, accusing both the state and the Centre of "compromising" and suppressing dissent. Addressing various corner meetings in these northern districts as part of the campaign for the April 9 Assembly polls, the Wayanad MP claimed that the alleged understanding was aimed at shielding leaders from scrutiny. "On one han ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has granted 'in-principle' and 'ex post facto' approval for the diversion of over 77 hectares of forest land in the Kurnool range of the Gani Reserve Forest in Andhra Pradesh. The move is aimed at an integrated renewable energy project by a private company. However, the committee has instructed the state government to impose penalties on the company for using forest land without following proper procedures. Besides, the ...Read More >
MUMBAI: International rating agency Moody's has retained the Baa3 (BBB-) sovereign credit rating for the country with stable outlook, but has warned that Iran war could moderate growth to just about 6% this fiscal and raise inflation risks. The stable outlook incorporates the gradually improving fiscal metrics since emerging from the pandemic and resilient growth prospects compared with peers. However, fiscal accommodation in the context of the uncertain global macroeconomic outlook, including ...Read More >
SILCHAR: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday attacked the BJP, especially Union Home Minister Amit Shah, for raking up the infiltration issue but not deporting the illegal entrants in large numbers despite being in the government for more than 10 years. Addressing an election rally at Borkhola in Cachar district, he also alleged that the BJP has misused the delimitation exercise in Assam in its bid to win elections. "When Amit Shah comes here, he only talks about Bangladeshi infilt ...Read More >
MADURAI: The First Additional District and Sessions Judge of Madurai, G Muthukumaran, imposed the death penalty for all nine policemen who were convicted for the custodial torture and death of two traders, P Jeyaraj and his son Beniks, at Sathankulam in Thoothukudi in 2020. The nine convicts were, then, inspector S Sridhar, sub-inspectors P Ragu Ganesh and K Balakrishnan, head constables S Murugan and A Samidurai and constables M Muthuraja, S Veil Muthu, S Chelladurai and X Thomas Francis. Acc ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: India's equity markets made a sharp recovery on Monday, with benchmarks -- the BSE Sensex and the NSE Nifty -- settling more than 1% higher each, as reports of a potential ceasefire between the US and Iran lifted sentiment. A rebound in the rupee following the Reserve Bank of India's intervention with a slew of measures to restrict banks from onshore forward markets also provided support to the equity market. The Sensex advanced by 787 points, or 1.07%, to settle at 74,106.85, while ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: There is a real upside to loss, says celebrated author Kiran Desai, who knows only too well what a win can take out of a person and would like to focus on her mother, the renowned Anita Desai. Kiran Desai was only 35 when she won the Booker for her 2006 novel "The Inheritance of Loss", the youngest woman author to do so at the time. She came close to it again last November when "The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny" was shortlisted for the coveted prize. "That second Booker didn't hap ...Read More >
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Monday questioned the development record of the CPI (M)-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) government in Keralam. He alleged that there is a lack of progress even in Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's home district. While addressing a press conference, the Congress leader said that he spoke to a lot of workers in Kannur which is the home district of the Chief Minister. Shivakumar said that he asked if any tourism and investment op ...Read More >
RAIPUR: In a significant move towards energy self-reliance, Jindal Steel has successfully integrated advanced coal gasification technology to power its steel-making operations using domestic (swadeshi) coal. The initiative marks a shift toward low-carbon production and strengthens India's energy security by reducing the industry's historical dependence on imported fuels. "The company has achieved a world-first by establishing India's premier coal gasification-based Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) pl ...Read More >
THRISSUR: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday termed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan as "arrogant", alleging that they have a mindset of ruling over people rather than working with them. Addressing an election rally at Mala here, Gandhi said the upcoming Assembly polls in Kerala were a fight between the Congress-led UDF and the ruling LDF, which he alleged was being aided by the BJP. "There is a hidden hand helping the LDF," he said, claiming that eve ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Mohammad Fathali, Iran's Ambassador to India, said on Monday that the actions of the United States and Israel reflect what he described as a form of modern barbarism in both conduct and rhetoric. In a written interview with ANI, Fathali was asked about remarks made by US President Donald Trump, including his threat to bomb Iran "back to the Stone Age" and his recent claim that a major bridge near Tehran had been destroyed. "We are a nation with a civilization stretching back thousan ...Read More >
BENGALURU: Wipro has signed an eight-year agreement with Singapore-headquartered Olam Group in a deal expected to exceed $1 billion in total contract value, according to the company's exchange filing. The agreement includes a committed spend of $800 million and is among the largest transformation deals signed by the Indian IT services major. As part of the broader arrangement, Wipro will also acquire Olam's digital services arm, Mindsprint, for a total consideration of around $375 million in a ...Read More >
KOLKATA: Kolkata Police has lodged an FIR against TMC candidate from Behala Paschim Assembly constituency, Ratna Chattopadhyay, and six others in connection with alleged vandalism in Parnasree area of south Kolkata, officials said on Monday. The case was registered on April 5, following complaints of disturbances in the locality amid campaigning for the upcoming Assembly polls. Six persons have so far been arrested in this connection, including one of those named in the FIR, for their "direct ...Read More >
BENGALURU: Head coach Stephen Fleming downplayed Sanju Samson's underwhelming run in IPL 2026, saying the wicketkeeper batter is "going through the process of connecting" with Chennai Super Kings and he is "desperate" to score runs and contribute to the team's success. Samson, who joined the Super Kings from Rajasthan Royals amid much hype ahead of IPL 2026, has so far managed 6, 7, 9 in first three matches. "It's difficult when you've been at a franchise (RR) for some time and even though he ...Read More >
RAIPUR: Chhattisgarh High Court has overturned the 2007 acquittal of Amit Jogi, son of the state's first Chief Minister Ajit Jogi, sentencing him to life imprisonment for the 2003 murder of NCP leader Ramavatar Jaggi. A division bench comprising Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha and Justice Arvind Kumar Verma accepted the CBI's appeal, reversing the May 31, 2007, verdict of the Raipur trial court. The court found Amit Jogi, a former MLA, guilty under Section 302 (Murder) and Section 120-B (Criminal C ...Read More >
MEERUT: Police have arrested three people, including a woman, after three men drank alcohol from the same bottle and died, officials said on Sunday, adding that they suspected foul play. Police arrested three people, including a woman, after three men drank alcohol from the same bottle and died, officials have said, adding that they suspected foul play. According to police on Sunday, the three victims -- Baburam (60), a grocery shop owner, Jitendra (35), who worked at his shop and Ankit alias ...Read More >
BENGALURU: Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter Devdutt Padikkal attributed his growing confidence in white ball formats to the willingness to move out of his comfort zone and "change the foundation" of his batting. Devdutt followed his 61 against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the opening game with a 50 against Chennai Super Kings here on Sunday to fuel RCB's batting charge, which culminated in a 43-run win. "It's just a lot of hard work and a lot of self-belief that's helped me get there. It wasn't ea ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The idea of a "lazy" day does not sit well with megastar Amitabh Bachchan. The veteran actor recently shared that not working daily brings a sense of unease to his routine. Bachchan, 83, who has spent over six decades in cinema, spoke about how discipline and daily work remain a significant part of his life even today. In a post on his personal blog, the actor explained how a break from routine feels "off" and unsettling. "A day that spelt 'lazy'... no reason whatsoever... it just seem ...Read More >
KADAPA: Liquor consumption in Kadapa district has surged, with sales reaching Rs 1,155.77 crore during the 2025-26 financial year. Monthly consumption averaged Rs 96.31 crore, while March alone recorded Rs 101.96 crore, marking a sharp spike. The Excise Department, one of the government's highest revenue-generating wings, saw consistent growth driven by rising demand across all sections of society. Officials attribute the increase to new liquor brands introduced under the current policy, which ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: "History has been made," said actor Sara Arjun as she expressed her gratitude to filmmaker Aditya Dhar and the entire crew of Dhurandhar. Arjun portrayed the role of Yalina Jamali in Dhar's directorial Dhurandhar, released in 2025, and its sequel Dhurandhar: The Revenge. Released on 19 March, the film has already crossed the Rs 1,500 crore mark at the global box office. On Sunday, Arjun shared a post on her Instagram handle featuring a series of pictures with the cast and crew. She ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday directed the CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation) to conduct a preliminary inquiry into allegations that various public works contracts in Arunachal Pradesh were awarded to firms linked to Chief Minister Pema Khandu's family members. "We order the CBI to conduct a preliminary inquiry. The CBI shall submit a status report within 16 weeks on whether an independent investigation is required," said a bench of the apex court headed by Justice Vikram Nath. The ...Read More >
KOLKATA: The Bengali entertainment industry has declared an indefinite strike from April 7, intensifying demands for stricter on-set safety protocols after the tragic death of actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee. Banerjee passed away on March 29 after drowning while filming the television serial Bhole Baba Paar Karega, according to the West Bengal Motion Pictures Artists' Forum. The strike was formalised by the Forum following an emergency meeting on 5 April at Technicians' Studio in Kolkata, attend ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: Lamenting that Punjab, which once produced great heroes during the Independence struggle, has now been affected by drugs, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Sunday said that he would not allow Telangana to become another Punjab. "I have been trying to bring youth back to sports fields from pub and drug culture," he said. Speaking at the concluding ceremony of BN Mullik Memorial All India Police Football Championship here, Revanth said that Hyderabad earned a special reputation in the ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Sunday expressed confidence that the upcoming Telangana High Court complex would rank among the most impressive judicial campuses in the country. He made the remarks after reviewing design plans and scale models while laying the foundation stone for Zone II of the High Court project at Rajendranagar. The event was attended by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, Supreme Court judges PS Narasimha, Ujjal Bhuyan, SV Bhatti, and Alok Aradhe, along with Te ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Chennai's Meenambakkam recorded 37.7°C on Sunday, falling just short of the 100°F mark. So far, this is the hottest day of the summer. The RMC has forecast a gradual rise in maximum temperatures by 2°C-3°C at isolated places over North Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal. According to weather bloggers and the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), temperatures are likely to rise further in the coming days, stabilising around 38°C. The normal temperature for the day is 35.3°C, making Sun ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: The South Central Railway completed field trials of Kavach 4.0 over 487 route kilometres during the 2025-26 financial year, surpassing the Railway Board target of 402 route kilometres. As part of its railway safety initiatives, SCR undertook installation and testing of Kavach 4.0 across multiple sections of its network. Field trials were conducted in the Kazipet-Peddampet (101 km), Malkajgiri-Kamareddi (106 km), Charlapalli-Raghunathpalli (79 km), Guntakal-Raichur (120 km) and Mudkhe ...Read More >
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