A high-stakes real estate partnership has spiraled into a major financial scandal, with Mumbai-based developer Rohit Poddar accusing relatives of underworld figure Bhai Thakur of orchestrating a ₹30 crore fraud under the guise of a township project in Vasai-Virar. FIR Filed Against Viva Group Directors The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Mumbai Police has…
In a major development in the investigation into the Air India Flight AI-171 crash, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has successfully downloaded data from the aircraft’s black boxes, the Ministry of Civil Aviation confirmed on June 26. The probe is being led by AAIB Director General GVG Yugandhar, with support from a multidisciplinary team…
In a strategic push to boost India’s $1 trillion economy target, the Uttar Pradesh Horticulture Department has unveiled a focused plan to increase exports of premium fruits such as mangoes, dragon fruit, kiwi, and oranges. The initiative aims to position the state as a key player in global horticultural trade while empowering farmers and agri-entrepreneurs….
In a major push to India’s electronics manufacturing ambitions, the Central Government has approved a ₹417 crore Electronics Manufacturing Cluster (EMC 2.0) to be developed in Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh. The project, spearheaded by the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA), is expected to attract ₹2,500 crore in investments and generate 15,000 jobs, reinforcing…
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has stirred internal party debate with a pointed remark aimed at senior leader Shashi Tharoor, following the latter’s recent praise of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Speaking at a press conference on June 25, Kharge said the Congress believes in the principle of “country first, party later”, but added, “For some people,…
In a landmark ruling, the Madras High Court has declared that a married woman does not require her husband’s permission or signature to apply for a passport, calling the contrary practice a reflection of “male supremacism” and a violation of women’s constitutional rights. Court Rebukes Passport Office Over Outdated Norms The judgment came after a…
In a scathing rebuke of bureaucratic negligence, the Supreme Court of India has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to pay ₹5 lakh in ad hoc compensation to a man who remained in Ghaziabad District Jail for 28 days despite being granted bail by the apex court on April 29, 2025. The delay stemmed from a…
In a bizarre twist of fate, a 27-year-old unemployed shoe salesman from Delhi, once duped by a fake “playboy job” ad, has now been arrested for running the same gigolo scam that once targeted him. The Central District Cyber Police busted the racket operating out of Nangloi, arresting two men—Himanshu (25) and Vishal (19)—who allegedly…
In a dramatic turn of events, Pakistani Army Major Moiz Abbas Shah, the officer credited with capturing Indian Air Force pilot Abhinandan Varthaman during the 2019 aerial skirmish, was killed in a fierce gunbattle with Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants in South Waziristan on June 24, 2025. High-Profile Officer Falls in Anti-Terror Operation Major Shah, a…
Mumbai’s water supply outlook has significantly improved as the combined water level in the city’s seven lakes rose to 35%, a dramatic increase from just 5.31% during the same period last year. The surge follows consistent rainfall across catchment areas, offering much-needed relief to residents and civic authorities. Monsoon Showers Replenish Reservoirs According to the…
