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CBI arrests former ICICI Bank CEO-MD Chanda Kochhar, husband Deepak Kochhar in Videocon loan case
New Delhi: The CBI has arrested former ICICI Bank CEO and MD Chanda Kochhar and her husband Deepak Kochhar in connection with alleged cheating and irregularities in loans sanctioned by the bank…
- India
Justice delayed, but happy: Siddique Kappan’s wife on grant of bail to him
Malappuram: The wife of Kerala-based journalist Siddique Kappan on Friday welcomed the bail granted to him in a money laundering case, but said it was “justice delayed”. “Justice delayed, but I am…
- India
Mehrauli killing: Court orders Poonawala’s voice sample test on Dec 26, trashes his opposition
New Delhi: A Delhi court directed Aaftab Amin Poonawala, accused of killing his live-in partner Shraddha Walkar, to give his voice sample for taking forward the probe in the “sensitive case”, rejecting…
- Technology
Govt to issue guidelines for social media influencers to curb proxy brand promotions
New Delhi: Aiming to rein in social media influencers who indulge in proxy brand promotion or paid promotions without divulging this to their followers about it, the government may soon fine them…
- India
No Mosque or graveyard in Mehrauli Archaeological Park to be removed: DDA tells HC
New Delhi: The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) told the Delhi High Court on Friday it is not demolishing any mosque or graveyard in and around the Mehrauli Archaeological Park. The DDA’s counsel made…
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Delhi: Shelly Oberoi is AAP’s mayor candidate, Aaley Mohammad Iqbal is deputy
New Delhi: The Aam Aadmi Party on Friday finalised six names as its candidates for various MCD posts, including that of mayor and deputy mayor, with Shelly Oberoi emerging as the choice for…
- India
Sonia’s remark on ‘Judiciary’ draws Chairman’s ire in Rajya Sabha
New Delhi: Former AICC president Sonia Gandhi’s speech on “conflict with Judiciary” has drawn the ire of Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar. Quoting her speech, the Chairman on Friday said in the…
- India
IMA advises citizens to avoid public gatherings, international travel amid fresh COVID-19 scare
New Delhi: The Indian Medical Association on Thursday advised citizens to avoid public gatherings such as marriages, political or social meetings as well as international travel amid a rise in Covid cases…
- India
Insurers settled over 2.25 lakh death claims on account of COVID-19: Irdai report
New Delhi: Over 2.25 lakh death claims due to the Covid-19 pandemic were settled by insurance companies up to March 2022, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) said in…
- Delhi
Delhi’s new COVID-19 case double to 10, one death reported
New Delhi: Delhi on Thursday reported 10 fresh COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, against five the previous day, while there was one more death, as per the government health bulletin.…
- India
CAG audit highlights inefficiencies in DRDO’s planning process
New Delhi: A CAG report has brought out “inefficiencies” in the planning process by the DRDO as well as raising issues of inadequate monitoring of the “mission mode” projects by it. Mission…
- India
Over 6 in 10 Indian job seekers depressed over layoffs, not giving 100% in current jobs
Bengaluru: About 65 per cent of jobseekers (more than 6 in 10) in India feel that the ongoing layoffs may hinder their willingness to go the extra mile in their jobs, a…
- World
Twelve Indian fishermen arrested for poaching by Sri Lanka Navy
Colombo: The Sri Lanka Navy has arrested 12 Indian fishermen and seized their trawlers for allegedly poaching in the country’s territorial waters. The fishermen were arrested off the coast of Vettilaikerni in northern…
- India
Rajasthan professor arrested for demanding sexual favours from student, failing her
Kota: A professor of the Rajasthan Technical University here was arrested for allegedly demanding sexual favours from a student and failing her in his subject when rebuffed, police said on Thursday. According to…
- India
Representations on lack of transparency, objectivity in collegium system received: Rijiju in RS
New Delhi: The government has been receiving representations from “diverse sources” on lack of transparency, objectivity and social diversity in the collegium system of appointment of Supreme Court and high court judges with…
