Ex-TMC student leader among 3 arrested for ‘raping student inside law college in Kolkata’

  A 24-year-old student was allegedly raped at a law college in Kolkata this week, after which police arrested three men — a contractual staffer, who was a TMC students’ wing functionary, and two students. The three accused have been identified as Manojit Mishra (31), Zaib Ahmed (19) and Pramit Mukherjee (20). The FIR has been lodged under BNS sections 127(2) (wrongful confinement), 70(1) (gangrape), and 3(5) (common intention in criminal acts). According to police sources, the 24-year-old woman had gone to the students’ union room around 4 pm on…

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Baba Ramdev’s Patanjali under probe for suspicious transactions, faces govt scrutiny

  THE Centre has asked Patanjali Ayurved Ltd to explain a series of financial transactions flagged as suspicious by federal economic intelligence agencies, according to a report by Bloomberg. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has issued a notice to the firm and is probing potential fund diversion and breaches of corporate governance. The flagged transactions of yoga guru Ramdev’s company were deemed “abnormal and dubious”, though specific figures have not been disclosed, as the investigation remains at a preliminary stage. Patanjali has been given roughly two months to respond to…

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CBI arrests two accused including Jr. Passport Assistant of PSK, Lower Parel and an agent in a case related to corruption

  CENTRAL Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested two accused including Office Assistant/ Verification Officer working at Passport Seva Kendra (PSK), Lower Parel Mumbai and an agent (private person) in a case related to issuing passports based on fake documents in lieu of bribe. The accused identified as Akshay Kumar Meena, Jr. Passport Assistant and  and Bhavesh Shantilal Shah, agent.  A case was registered by CBI against Office Assistant/VO, PSK, Lower Parel, Mumbai and other private persons working as passport agents. It was alleged in FIR that during the years…

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NIA arrests CRPF personnel in Delhi for allegedly spying for Pakistan

  THE National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a CRPF personnel for allegedly sharing sensitive information with Pakistan’s intelligence officers. The anti-terror agency said in a statement that Moti Ram Jat was involved in espionage activities for Pakistan and had been sharing classified information on national security with Pakistani intelligence officers since 2023. “The accused, Moti Ram Jat, was actively involved in espionage activity and had been sharing classified information related to national security with Pakistan Intelligence Officers (PIOs) since 2023. The agency has further found that he was receiving…

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IPS Rashmi Karandikar’s husband Purushottam Chavan arrested by Mumbai EOW in Rs 24 crore fraud case

  THE Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Mumbai Police has taken Purushottam Chavan, husband of IPS officer Rashmi Karandikar, into custody in connection with a financial fraud amounting to Rs 24.78 crore. Purushottam Chavan was previously arrested in the case, but the EOW has now formally secured his custody for further investigation into the ongoing probe. According to officials, Purushottam Chavan is accused of orchestrating a complex fraud scheme involving large monetary transactions and alleged deceit. The case dates back to between March 2015 and April 2024 and involves…

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Court Orders Police Inquiry into Alleged Nexus Between Advocate and Society Committee for Misappropriation of Public Funds

  IN a significant development, the Andheri Court has directed the Mumbai police to investigate an alleged nexus between law firm Auris Legal, their associate consultant Rahul Patil and members of Splendor Complex Cooperative Housing Society’s managing committee, accused of siphoning public funds for personal litigation, kickbacks, bribes and fraudulent billing practices. This directive follows the registrar of cooperative societies’ order for a re-audit of society’s account, revealing misapplication and embezzlement of over ₹ 50 crores by the committee over the years. Earlier, the treasurer of the managing committee had…

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“If you work hard, success will find you.”

THESE words define the incredible journey of Sufiya Abdul Wahid Khan, a 49-year-old woman who has dedicated her life to transforming the futures of underprivileged children through education. Sufiya Abdul Wahid Khan is an extraordinary woman whose courage and vision have exploded hope among children in slum areas. Her journey was never easy. As a child, she saw firsthand how limited opportunities could hold back potential, especially in marginalized communities. Determined to be a force for change, she began volunteering at government BMC schools and offering free tuition to children…

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‘In Dino Chhaava Ki Dhoom Machi Hui Hai’: Prime Minister Narendra Modi applauds film on Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi, while inaugurating the 98th Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan in New Delhi on February 21, praised the recently released film Chhaava, based on the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. Acknowledging its growing impact, he remarked, “In dino to Chhaava ki dhoom machi hui hai,” emphasizing the nationwide buzz surrounding the film. PM Modi while addressing Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan in New Delhi stated, “It is Maharashtra and Mumbai which has given a new height to Marathi as well as Hindi cinema. And these days, Chhaava…

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Bombay High Court expresses displeasure over Sakinaka Division ACP Pradeep Mairale for not maintaining a case diary as mandated in law

ACP Pradeep Mairale THE ongoing hearing of a case in the Bombay High Court, Justice Prithviraj Chavan expressed his displeasure over Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Sakinaka division Pradeep Mairale for not maintaining a case diary as mandated in law. The appeal for anticipatory bail application on the FIR filed at Sakinaka Police Station under the Atrocity Act is being heard. ACP Pradeep Mairale is the investigating officer in this case. Appeal for anticipatory bail application has been filed by noted advocates Atal Bihari Dubey and Amit Rane. During the…

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Controversial Joke Lands Ranveer Allahbadia, Samay Raina in Hot Water Amid Backlash, FIRs, and Industry Boycott

  RANVEER Allahbadia and Samay Raina are facing severe backlash after a controversial “sex with parents” joke on India’s Got Latent went viral. The remark, condemned as “crass and offensive,” prompted YouTube India to remove the episode following government directives. FIRs and multiple complaints have been filed against both YouTubers, alongside show judges Ashish Chanchlani, Apoorva Makhija, and Jaspreet Singh. Ranveer, also known as BeerBiceps, has lost over 8,000 followers and may face brand deal setbacks. Singer B Praak canceled his podcast appearance, slamming Ranveer for “spoiling Indian culture.” The…

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