Month: April 2025

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Absconding diamond trader Mehul Choksi was arrested in Belgium on a request by India seeking his extradition in connection with the Rs 13,000 crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) loan fraud case.He was reportedly arrested on Saturday from a hospital in Belgium.After the Interpol Red Notice against Choksi was removed, Indian authorities — including the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) — renewed efforts to extradite him from Belgium.The Belgian government had confirmed the presence of Choksi on its soil, stating that it is giving the matter "great importance and attention". This was after he had disappeared from Antigua last year.What's the case?Choksi, along with his nephew Nirav Modi, their associates, and several bank officials, was booked by the ED and CBI in 2018 for allegedly orchestrating a massive loan fraud at PNB’s Brady […]

[ad_1] <p>Representative Image (AI)<br></p> BENGALURU: A recent spate of incidents involving youths brandishing machetes and performing dangerous stunts in public spaces has raised alarm among law enforcement and mental health professionals. Last week, Kamakshipalya police arrested two 19-year-olds for brandishing machetes and performing wheelies on a two-wheeler in broad daylight on Magadi Road. Just last month, 11 youths were booked for a similar stunt in and around DJ Halli, where they rode motorbikes at midnight on February 13, displaying swords and machetes while performing wheelies and dragging weapons against the road, a video of which later surfaced online. In another disturbing incident in March last year, an SSLC student stabbed three Class X students outside an examination hall following a minor altercation. The boy claimed he always carried a long knife in his school bag. In Iliyasnagar near Banashankari, 18 […]

[ad_1] Lauren Sánchez, fiancée of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, is set to lead an all-female crew on Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket, marking a significant milestone in commercial spaceflight. The mission, scheduled for today, i.e. April 14, 2025, will be the 11th human flight for Blue Origin's New Shepard program. Joining Sánchez on this journey are pop star Katy Perry, CBS journalist Gayle King, aerospace engineer Aisha Bowe, civil rights activist Amanda Nguyen, and film producer Kerianne Flynn. The six-member crew will embark on an approximately 11-minute flight, reaching the edge of space before returning to Earth. Ahead of the launch, Sanchez shared an Instagram post captioned “Hard to believe that tomorrow this incredible work of innovation will be taking us above the Kármán line. Took a moment together as a crew to visit our rocket and express our gratitude. […]

[ad_1] JP Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon advised young investors to focus on America's promising future, citing its vast wealth and potential advancements in health and technology. He stressed prioritizing mental and physical well-being, alongside treating others with respect. JP Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon expressed optimism about the future of America. Sharing advice for young investors in an interview with Fox Business recently, Dimon urged the younger generation to stop focusing on the negative aspects of the current state of the US. Expressing optimism about a ‘promising’ future, he advised them to look forward. “People say the next generation is in bad shape – Really? They're going to inherit a country that's worth $200-$300 trillion. They're probably going to live to 120. [Artificial intelligence] is going to cure some cancers,” Dimon said.Dimon also emphasized the value of prioritizing both […]

[ad_1] Sunny Deol's 'Jaat' is doing exceptionally well at the box office. The film did not cross the double digit number when it released and made only Rs 9.5 crore on day 1. However, it saw tremendous growth over the first weekend, especially on Sunday.Jaat Movie Review'Jaat' inches towards Rs 50 croreThe film which also stars Randeep Hooda and Vineet Kumar Singh in pivotal roles saw a good growth over the weekend. According to Sacnilk, the movie 9.75 crore on Saturday and Rs 14 crore on Sunday. As per the early trends, it is expected to hold well even on Monday. So far, up till the morning shows, the number on day 5 has already reached Rs 1.86 crore. Thus, the total collection of the film in India is Rs 42.11 crore. If it maintains the similar trend of Sunday […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge strongly criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday in New Delhi, labeling them as "enemies of Babasaheb" both past and present. The remarks came in response to Modi's accusations that Congress was spreading "votebank ka virus" by opposing the Waqf Amendment Act and insulting B.R. Ambedkar's legacy.During a press conference in the national capital, Kharge highlighted historical opposition faced by Ambedkar from Hindu organizations when he adopted Buddhism."These people were enemies of Babasaheb then and even now. Even when he was alive, they did not support him. When Baba Saheb adopted Buddhism, do you know what these people said? They said that he is from the Mahar community, an untouchable. They also said that now Buddha has been made an untouchable. Baba Saheb's political party was the […]