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#Maharashtra | The agency’s closure report, if accepted, will prevent the Enforcement Directorate from investigating the alleged scam.
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Quick Glance: Clearance for Ajit Pawar, Wife, Nephew in Money-Laundering Case Involving Maharashtra State Cooperative Bank
- The Economic Offences Wing of the Mumbai Police has given a clean chit to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, his wife Sunetra Pawar, and nephew Rohit Pawar in an alleged money-laundering scam related to the Maharashtra State Cooperative Bank, as reported by The Indian Express on Wednesday.
- The agency relied on its evaluation of two transactions to affirm the absence of any criminal wrongdoing by the Pawars.
- The case centers on accusations that officials at the Maharashtra State Cooperative Bank unlawfully extended loans to cooperative sugar factory owners, their relatives, or others without adhering to proper procedures.
- Subsequently, the companies were reportedly sold at discounted prices to individuals associated with the bank's directors.
The US report also highlighted the killing of three Muslim passengers and a Railway Protection Force official on a train from Jaipur to Mumbai in July by ... Show more scroll.in/latest/1067007/extrajudicial-killings-arbitrary-arrests-us-government-report-flags-human-rights-abuses-in-india
#WATCH | Indian Minister #NitinGadkari faints on stage while addressing an election rally in Maharashtra,
He is currently under the observation of a medical team ... Show more
From Japan lining up its Trump-whisperer, to Germany waging a charm offensive inside the Republican Party, US allies are taking steps to defend or advance ... Show more reut.rs/4bbfWay
Padma Lakshmi’s next recipe will be funny: Padma Lakshmi is undeniably beautiful, but more importantly, she’d like to be valued for her humor.
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#LokSabhaElection2024 | “My mother's mangalsutra has been sacrificed for this country,” Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said at a rally in Bengaluru ... Show more scroll.in/latest/1066985/my-mothers-mangalsutra-was-sacrificed-for-the-country-priyanka-gandhi-responds-to-pm-modis-remark
Metals and financials lift Indian shares higher: Indian shares ended higher on Wednesday, aided by gains in heavyweight financials and metal stocks ...
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Quick Glance: Overview: Tesla Stocks Plummet, Europe Business Surpasses Expectations
- World markets have brightened slightly this week, but Tesla is facing a critical earnings test, while Europe's business pulse has surprisingly been lively this month.
- Following the worst week on Wall Street since 2022, relief from easing Middle East tensions helped stabilize the situation on Monday. The chip giant Nvidia made a modest recovery from losses as Big Tech megacaps gear up for quarterly earnings releases.
- As the first of the 'Magnificent 7' Vanguard stocks, electric vehicle giant Tesla will report on Tuesday, having plummeted by a substantial 43% year-to-date and nearly 60% over the past two years amidst fierce price competition, declining EV demand, and governance/product concerns.
- While Big Tech jitters define this month's market fluctuations, investors will closely watch the upcoming results for a clearer perspective.
‘Loot zindagi ke sath bhi zindagi ke baad bhi’: PM Modi hits back at Congress over Sam Pitroda’s inheritance remark
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Here's what happened when India banned TikTok: The hugely popular Chinese app TikTok may be forced out of the U.S., where a measure to outlaw the video-sharing ...
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Quick Glance: Measures Against TikTok: Biden Sets Deadline for Sale
- President Biden has signed legislation requiring ByteDance to fully divest from TikTok within a year or potentially face a nationwide ban.
- This action poses a significant challenge to the future of the video-streaming app in the U.S. and escalates the technological conflict between America and China.
- TikTok plans to take legal action against the Biden administration, citing concerns that the law could impede the free speech of millions of Americans.
- This requirement was incorporated into a bill providing foreign aid for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan, mandating ByteDance to sell its stake in TikTok within 12 months under the threat of closure.
Probe alleged quid pro quo revealed through electoral bonds, says plea in Supreme CourtFor more on latest news, visit scroll.in/latest/ #scrollaivideos
Ambani's JioCinema cuts subscription prices as India's streaming war heats up: JioCinema, the streaming platform run by India's Reliance Industries ...
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#Elections2024 : On April 22, BJP’s Mukesh Dalal was elected unopposed from Surat. scroll.in/article/1066996/ The historic walkover occurred after the Congress candidate's nomination was ... Show more
Australian Journalist Says She Was Pushed Out of India: Avani Dias said that she had been denied a visa renewal for weeks because of her reporting on the Sikh ...
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How the Cultures of Trinidad Transformed an Islamic Festival: Indentured Indian workers brought the Shiite ritual of Muharram from overseas ...
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Arvind Kejriwal: Here’s what you need to know about the Indian election candidate
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Europe to lose 'outdoor days' by 2100?
What are outdoor days and how do they affect how we travel?
Esha Hanspal tells you more
Watch more on wionews.com/videos #ClimateChange ... Show more #MissionSustainability
AIMIM’s Akbaruddin Owaisi emphasizes Indian Muslims’ equal stake in the nation, highlighting their contributions. Aimim- All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul ... Show more #AkbaruddinOwaisi #AIMIM #IndianMuslims #Unity
India central bank bars Kotak Mahindra Bank from taking on new clients digitally: India's central bank said on Wednesday it had barred Kotak Mahindra Bank from ...
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No Nigerians! This 42-Year-Old Lagos School Admits Indians Only: The Indian school in Ilupeju only admits Indians. You need an Indian passport or proof of having ...
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Made in India: DRDO develops lightest bulletproof jacket against highest threat level
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The petition has asked that a Special Investigation Team supervised by a retired Supreme Court judge should conduct the probe into the matter.
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Congress general secretary #PriyankaGandhiVadra slammed #PMModi over his ‘gold and mangalsutra’ remark, saying her mother #SoniaGandhi sacrificed her ‘mangalsutra’ for the country ... Show more www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/my-mother-s-mangalsutra-was-priyanka-gandhi-vadra-on-pm-modis-remark-101713892416833.html
In January, a mob vandalised several cars and motorbikes carrying saffron flags in the Naya Nagar locality of #MiraRoad , an area north of #Mumbai ... Show more scroll.in/latest/1066991/maharashtra-mlas-nitesh-rane-geeta-jain-have-been-booked-for-hate-speech-police-tell-bombay-hc
Quick Glance: MLAs Nitesh Rane, Geeta Jain Booked for 'Hate' Speeches After Mira Road Clashes: Police Update Bombay HC
- The Maharashtra government informed the Bombay High Court that FIRs had been filed due to speeches made by MLAs Nitesh Rane and Geeta Jain during and after communal clashes in Mira Road.
- Police commissioners decided to initiate criminal investigations against the leaders, resulting in multiple FIRs being registered for incitement to riots and promoting enmity between groups.
- Petitioners argued that the politicians' speeches clearly constituted hate speech offenses, pushing for FIR registration under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, including defiling places of worship and causing public unrest.
- Police registered several complaints related to the violence in Mira Road in January, filing FIRs against the politicians in different areas. The hearing is adjourned to June 19.
The Internet couldn’t stop praising #Swiggy delivery agent who bought painkiller Meftal-Spas for woman who was experiencing ‘sharp cramps’ ... Show more www.hindustantimes.com/trending/swiggy-delivery-agent-goes-the-extra-mile-buys-painkiller-meftal-spas-for-woman-experiencing-sharp-cramps-101713865460982.html
Quick Glance: Swiggy delivery agent's kind act praised for buying Meftal-Spas for woman in pain
- A Swiggy delivery agent purchased Meftal-Spas for a woman experiencing 'sharp cramps' who was unable to go to the pharmacy.
- The woman ordered food from Swiggy and asked the delivery agent to bring the painkiller since other online delivery services were not available.
- The delivery agent went above and beyond to help the woman, leading to widespread praise on the internet for his kindness and helpfulness.
- The woman shared the story online, garnering many positive reactions and support from others.
India's Axis Bank beats Q4 profit estimates on strong loan, NII growth: India's Axis Bank reported fourth-quarter profit above estimates on Wednesday ...
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India's Airtel in talks to buy Vodafone UK's stake in Indus Towers, ET reports: Bharti Airtel is in talks to buy UK-based Vodafone Group's 21.05% stake in Indus ...
reuters.com/business/media-telecom/indias-airtel-talks-buy-vodafones-stake-indus-towers-et-2024-04-24/
KKR Said to Consider $1 Billion Acquisition of Healthium Medtech: KKR & Co. is considering an acquisition of Indian medical-device maker Healthium Medtech Ltd. ...
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Watch: Indian vendor who served tea to Bill Gates sips coffee at Dubai's Burj Khalifa - News | Khaleej Times
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Quick Glance: Dolly Chaiwalla sips coffee atop Burj Khalifa; internet reacts to viral footage
- The new video of Dolly Chaiwalla, known for his unique way of making tea, comes after his viral video with Microsoft's Bill Gates earlier this year.
- Sunil Patil, also known as 'Dolly Chaiwalla' from Nagpur, has once again captured the internet's attention with his latest video. He is seen sipping coffee at the peak of Dubai’s Burj Khalifa in the video, sparking a frenzy on social media with users expressing a mix of awe and amusement.
- Some users joked about setting up a tea stall on top of the skyscraper, while others marveled at Patil's remarkable journey from a humble tea seller to a global sensation.
- Patil's transition from selling tea on the streets of Nagpur to interacting with tech moguls and enjoying coffee at the peak of architectural wonders highlights the endless possibilities in today's interconnected world. Dolly Chaiwalla continues to surprise his audience, keeping them eagerly anticipating his next adventure.
IPL: The batting blitz turning cricket into baseball: Indian Premier League batters are fearlessly unleashing big shots, every match a six-hitting spectacle.
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Now you can have a meal at ₹20 when traveling by train.Indian Railways along with Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has introduced the ... Show more #econonymeals #railway
#HemantSoren has been claiming that his prosecution and arrest are politically motivated by "extraneous considerations and are part of a well-orchestrated ... Show more scroll.in/latest/1067011/former-jharkhand-cm-hemant-soren-files-fresh-plea-in-sc-against-arrest-in-money-laundering-case
My mother’s mangalsutra was sacrificed for the country: Priyanka Gandhi responds to PM Modi’s remark
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Unemployment biggest worry in India, world's fastest growing economy: Reuters poll
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Foreign Minister Dr S. Jaishankar criticizes Nehru’s foreign policies, attributing India’s challenges to decisions made during his era ... Show more #Jaishankar #Nehru #ForeignPolicy #ModiGovernment
This bell at #Kacheguda railway station turns 101 years today. #DeccanaChronicle Video: Sanjay Samual Paul
China evacuates residents from Guandong as floods wreak havoc
Rainstorms devastate Southern China
Esha Hanspal tells you more
Watch more on wionews.com/videos #ChinaFloods ... Show more #ChinaStorms
Lok Sabha elections 2024: Indian PM Modi accused of hate speech: India’s main opposition party is accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of hate speech after he ...
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Quick Glance: India's Modi Attacks Pro-Muslim Rivals in Election Shift
- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Hindu nationalist party have begun attacking opposition rivals, claiming they favor minority Muslims, in an effort to energize their hardline base after the start of general elections last week.
- Modi referred to Muslims as 'infiltrators' who have 'more children', linking it to an alleged election plan by the main opposition Congress party to redistribute Hindu wealth among Muslims, a claim denied by the Congress.
- Modi's government has faced accusations of discrimination against India's 200 million Muslims, but has denied them, emphasizing its work for the welfare of all citizens.
- Modi initially focused on development, welfare, and national pride in his campaign, but shifted focus back to core voters after the first phase, addressing issues of joblessness and rural distress.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 | Both Left, Congress taking PFI support in polls, alleges Amit Shah
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#MintLongStory | Adani Group's real estate arm, only 14 years old, is rapidly emerging as a significant player in India's thriving real estate sector ... Show more www.livemint.com/industry/infrastructure/from-shantigram-to-dharavi-how-the-rise-of-adani-s-realty-play-threatens-dlf-11713864999736.html
India Elections: Modi’s BJP Faces Tough Challenge in Coaching Capital Kota: Each day, Bloomberg journalists take you across a selection of towns and cities as ...
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#MarketsWithMint | #Sensex closes up 110pts, #Nifty at 22,400; IT, Auto, PSU Bank down, Metal, Health, Realty gain
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TD Distances Itself from Modi’s Remarks against Muslims: Vijayawada: The Telugu Desam has distanced itself from the anti-Muslim remarks of Prime Minister ...
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"Justice For Sanju": Shashi Tharoor Bats For "Best IPL Keeper" Samson Ahead India's T20 World Cup Selection | Cricket News
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What sacrifice has any leader of the BJP-RSS ever made for the nation?' Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge also questioned while responding to 'Mangalsutra ... Show more #MallikarjunKharge #IndiraGandhi #Congress #MangalasutraJibe #PMModi
The senior politician's party-hopping remarks came amid several politicians switching sides ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.
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#LokSabhaElection2024 | PM Narendra Modi claimed that the 4 per cent quota for Muslims announced by the Congress in Andhra Pradesh in 2004 was a pilot project for a similar ... Show more scroll.in/latest/1066960/congress-wants-to-give-reservations-to-special-vote-bank-by-reducing-sc-st-quota-pm-narendra-modi
#LokSabhaElection2024 | “These people want to kill everyone or put them behind bars who speak against them,” Mamata Banerjee said at an election rally in Birbhum ... Show more scroll.in/latest/1066980/bjp-tried-to-kill-abhishek-claims-mamata-banerjee-day-after-man-held-for-recce-outside-mps-home
Rights group PUCL seeks disqualification of PM Narendra Modi for hate speech in Rajasthan
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Lok Sabha Elections 2024: 'At least come for my funeral...', Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge's emotional pitch at rally on home turf
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Priyanka Gandhi: Here’s what you need to know about the Indian politician: As millions of Indians head to the polls in this historic election year ...
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Hamas calls for escalation across all fronts
Can there be a ceasefire in the #IsraelHamasWar ?
Mohammed Saleh tells you more
Watch more on wionews.com/videos #GazaCrisis
JP Lee from VanEck believes that there are 'lots of positive macro tailwinds' to suggest that there are more returns to come when it comes to Indian stocks
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Rupee likely to inch higher at open tracking Asian peers: The Indian rupee is likely to open slightly higher on Wednesday, aided by an uptick in its Asian peers ...
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Hitachi Energy eyes expansion in India amid rising power demand: Hitachi Energy is looking to open more global capability centers in India to expand local ...
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200 days of #IsraelHamasWar and no respite in sight
The war has turned homes in Gaza to debris and the death toll continues to mount
Erik Njoka brings you this report
What Sudhir Kakar (1938-2024) had to say on violence, secularism, and religion in India
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Watch: A rare bird species, Blyth's Tragopan (Tragopan blythii), was recently spotted in the Phawngpui National Park in India’s north-eastern state of Mizoram ... Show more
Few farmers from Tamil Nadu, including a woman, climbed onto a mobile tower near New Delhi's Jantar Mantar today demanding better prices for their crops and ... Show more #farmersprotest
IPL 2024: LSG Fan Dares To Celebrate In Sea Of Yellow, E-Commerce Giant Flipkart Reacts | Cricket News
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Dalai Lama emphasises on Indian link to Tibetan Buddhism : The Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism, reaffirmed his deep-rooted connection to ...
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Indian passport 'second cheapest' in the world; Check cost per year of validity, other details | Mint
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Congress promised Sharia law in India in its poll manifesto: Yogi Adityanath: Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath accuses Congress of planning to implement Sharia ...
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Goldman Sachs taps BofA bankers for India dealmaking roles, sources say: Goldman Sachs has hired two senior bankers in India to cash in on growing dealmaking and ...
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Jamie Dimon cautions over soft landing for ‘unbelievable’ US economy: JPMorgan Chase chief says in interview that he’d ‘love to be president ...
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Quick Glance: JPMorgan CEO Dimon Praises US Economy
- Jamie Dimon, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of JPMorgan Chase & Co., speaks to the Economic Club of New York.
- Dimon expressed confidence in a robust U.S. economy with strong employment and healthy consumer finances.
- However, he warned about the potential economic effects of rising national debt, inflation, and geopolitical conflicts.
- Dimon also discussed the need for a more harmonious relationship between lenders and regulators, as well as praised U.S. leadership and economic power.
Following the court’s orders on April 16, Patanjali Ayurved had apologised for the “mistake of publishing advertisements and holding a press conference” even ... Show more scroll.in/latest/1066954/patanjali-apology-should-not-have-to-be-seen-through-microscope-says-supreme-court
#ElectionsWithHT | #Kerala 's #Thiruvananthapuram is due to go to the polls in the second phase of #LokSabhaElections2024 . Ahead of polling Congress leader Shashi Tharoor spoke to HT in an exclusive ... Show more www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/voters-unlikely-to-get-swayed-by-hollow-chest-thumping-tharoor-101713942665589.html
Why Narendra Modi Called India’s Muslims ‘Infiltrators’: The brazenness of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vilification of India’s largest minority group made ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/23/world/asia/india-modi-muslims.html
India's Tata Consumer slips on missing Q4 revenue estimates: Shares of India's Tata Consumer Products fell as much as 5.7% on Wednesday, after it missed ...
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Watch: How this innovative flood-relief delivery helped Ajman residents - News | Khaleej Times
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“It is not news that Mr #Modi lied. Or that in under a minute, he lied 3 times about former PM Manmohan Singh, the #Congress manifesto & the country’s Muslims ... Show more @_YogendraYadav
EC starts examining complaints against PM's speech: New Delhi: Amid mounting opposition pressure, the Election Commission is learnt to have started examining ...
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CAA is a letdown, but Bengali Hindus in Assam are unlikely to ditch BJP: Sensing the disenchantment, the party is now promising closure to another category of ...
scroll.in/article/1066932/caa-is-a-letdown-but-bengali-hindus-in-assam-are-unlikely-to-ditch-bjp
China showcases its nuclear might ahead of visit by US Secretary of State #AntonyBlinken What is China's JL-2 missile?
Rahesha Sehgal tells you more
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#WATCH | Wrestler & #BJP leader Dalip Singh Rana, popularly known as The Great #Khali holds a roadshow in Barmer, #Rajasthan .
From Microsoft launching a cheaper AI model, to AI causing alarm in India’s mammoth general election, here’s a roundup of the week's big stories from the AI ... Show more
Indian rupee opens stronger against US dollar in early trade - News | Khaleej Times
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