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₹25 lakh for performance guarantee and ₹10 lakh earnest money deposit were forfeited due to non-submission of ownership or lease documents for the aircraft, a mandatory condition in the tender agreement. Last year, the company moved the Gujarat High Court, stating that it had won the bid but received a show-cause notice for termination due to not executing an agreement for the service. In October 2022, the high court dismissed the petition and noted that the show-cause notice had been issued informing the company about proposed actions due to non-compliance with the agreement conditions.

chargesheet against former Indian Rail Finance Corporation (IRFC) chairman and managing director Amitabha Banerjee for alleged irregularities in the purchase of gift items at exorbitant prices, officials said on Tuesday. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) submitted its findings to a special court here after nearly three months of probe against Banerjee, they said, adding that the agency has invoked provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act against him.

Supreme Court stayed the Allahabad High Court order for the appointment of a Commission for the Shahi Eidgah Mosque in Krishna Janmabhoomi dispute, Mehmood Pracha, Advocate representing the committee for Shahi Eidgah said that the apex court made some very strong remarks about the petition application. «Supreme Court today stayed the order of Allahabad High Court ordering a commission based on an application which was moved by the petitioners in this case. What is more important than staying the order is that the court made some very strong remarks about the petition application moved before the Allahabad High Court,» he told ANI. «The apex court stayed the Allahabad HC's order till the next date of hearing, saying that the petitioner is himself not clear as to what he wants in the commission.

Donald Trump decisively won the Iowa caucuses on Monday with his closest rivals languishing far behind, a crucial victory that reinforces the former president’s grip on his party at the outset of the GOP’s 2024 nomination fight.It was not immediately clear who would emerge as the second-place finisher, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis or former U.N.

ANI on the top court's order, Advocate Reena N. Singh who represented Bhagwan Sri Krishna Lalla Virajman said, "Today, the court heard about the survey order of the Allahabad High Court case which was being challenged by the Muslim side. The Intezamia Committee had challenged the order and today the Supreme Court stayed the survey order only.

Times of India has reported. As per the report, these most wanted fugitives include defense dealer Sanjay Bhandari, diamond trader Nirav Modi and Kingfisher Airlines promoter Vijay Mallya. In order to seize the "proceeds of crime," efforts are being made to locate their properties in the UK and other nations, the report stated.

CBI), the Enforcement Directorate (ED), and the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to the United Kingdom, in a bid to speed up the extradition of Indian fugitives, including the likes of diamond trader Nirav Modi and Kingfisher's Vijay Mallya. According to a Times of India report, sources told the publication that a senior officer from the foreign ministry is heading the team, which is set to meet with UK authorities via the Indian High Commission in London.

The former CEO of the Celsius Network, Alex Mashinsky, has filed a motion requesting the dismissal of charges related to commodities fraud and market manipulation. This request was made through his legal team.

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Central Bureau of Investigation is likely to soon conclude its arguments in a special court over framing of charges against former railways minister Lalu Prasad, his wife and former Bihar CM Rabri Devi and son and current deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav among others in the IRCTC case, said people in the know. The federal agency has commenced its arguments almost seven years after it booked Lalu Prasad and others on corruption charges. «The endeavour is to conclude the arguments this month so that the trial can be kick-started at the earliest,» said a senior official. The special CBI court has said that the hearing needed to be «expedited» and «adjournments are to be avoided».

Kerala High Court that it has issued an order under the Companies Act for an investigation into the alleged irregularities by the software firm of Veena T, the daughter of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. Orders have been issued under section 210 (investigation into affairs of company) of the Companies Act and the same will be produced on record by the next date of hearing, it said.

Apple can use a redesign to bypass an import ban on newer Apple Watch models stemming from its patent infringement dispute with medical-monitoring technology company Masimo, according to a Monday court filing. The import ban, issued by the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), applies to Apple's current Series 9 and Ultra 2 watches and initially went into effect on Dec. 26. Apple convinced a U.S. appeals court to pause the ban the next day, and has since resumed selling the watches as it contests the import ruling.

Germany’s economy shrank 0.3% last year as Europe’s former powerhouse struggled with more expensive energy, higher interest rates, a lack of skilled labor and a homegrown budget crisis

revival of bulbuli fight, a quintessential tradition of the Bhogali Bihu at Shri Hayagriva Madhav Mandir at Hojo. It may be noted that this ancient tradition of Bihu was recently revived by the State government. Therefore, after nearly a decade, the devotees of the Hayagriva Madhav mandir and other enthusiasts could witness the bulbuli fight and enjoyed the ancient heritage as a part of the Bhogali Bihu celebrations. This competition dates back to the days of Swargadeo Pramatta Singha and in December 2023, the State government decided to revive it after a gap of nine years. Sarma along with wife Riniki Bhuyan Sarma and his son and daughter visited Hayagriva Madhav Mandir and offered their pujas. In December last year Assam cabinet gave in-principle approval to the issue of detailed procedure/SOP for permitting traditional buffalo and bull fights to be organised during Magh Bihu at Ahatguri, Morigaon district, Nagaon district or in any other part of Assam. Rhe cabinet meeting stated that the SOP aims at ensuring no deliberate torture or cruelty is carried out on the animals and their well-being is provided for by the organisers during the annual Moh-juj festival, an integral part of the centuries-old Assamese cultural tradition The Supreme Court had banned traditional buffalo fights. In Magh Bihu celebration (which is held in the month of January) the buffalo fights are organised as a part of the age-old tradition in Morigaon. Fights were held in Ahatguri and Raha. These fights were organised however informally.

Israeli strikes have hit Gaza City and soldiers are battling militants in southern Gaza after the U.S. said it was time to scale back operations

A former Jakarta governor seeking Indonesia’s presidency said democracy is declining in the country and pledged to make changes to get it back on track

Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka's Grand Slam comeback ended abruptly Monday, crashing out to Caroline Garcia, but US Open winner Coco Gauff and men's third seed Daniil Medvedev surged on in Melbourne. On a baking-hot day at Melbourne Park, men's seventh seed Stefanos Tsitsipas and women's sixth seed Ons Jabeur also tasted first-round victory. But Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova and veteran Andy Murray made early exits. Japanese star Osaka, 26, stepped away from the sport in September 2022, citing mental health concerns. After giving birth to a baby girl in July, she decided to return for the new season and was back at the scene of her title-winning exploits in 2019 and 2021. But she was unable to rediscover her championship-winning form against 16th-seeded Frenchwoman Garcia after just two competitive games in Brisbane since returning. «She's been through a lot but I'm just very glad to see her back and I hope she can enjoy the tennis now and have fun out there.

Conservative advocates have filed a growing number of legal challenges, encouraged by the Supreme Court’s June ruling ending affirmative action in college admissions

Conservative advocates have been feeling emboldened by the Supreme Court’s June ruling ending affirmative action in college admissions and are now seeking to set a similar precedent in the workplace

Opponents of diversity programs are increasingly banking on an 1866 civil rights law meant to protect Black people from economic exclusion as a way to challenge corporate diversity and equity policies as well as funding to Black-owned businesses

Animal, has approached the Delhi high court to block the film's release on streaming platform Netflix, citing non-payment and breach of contract with T-Series. The lawsuit filed by Cine1 Studios alleges a breach of agreement with T-Series, which included a 35% profit share and intellectual property rights in Animal.