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ED) Mumbai has provisionally attached assets worth Rs 14.02 crore of five accused under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) in the case of an Income Tax Refund fraud of Rs. 263 crore. This includes one flat in Mumbai of Purushottam Chavan, land parcels in Lonavala and Khandala of Rajesh Batreja, balance in Anirudh Gandhi's company bank A/c, insurance policies of accused Rajesh Shetty and Bhushan Anant Patil and fixed deposits totalling to Rs. 14.02 crore, the ED said in a release on Friday. According to officials, ED initiated an investigation on the basis of an FIR registered by CBI under various sections of the IPC, 1860 and of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 against Tanaji Mandal Adhikari and others for fraudulently generating and issuance of TDS refunds from the Income Tax Department to the tune of Rs. 263.95 Crore.

PARIS : France’s elections have produced a fractious parliament that threatens an unprecedented period of political paralysis, revealing a country that is deeply split along lines of class, geography and religion. No party came close to a majority, and the lawmakers elected Sunday are now grouped into blocs with profound differences. The New Popular Front, an alliance of leftist parties that won the most seats in parliament, is a diverse coalition whose most powerful faction is a polarizing, far-left party, France Unbowed.

Indiabulls Housing Finance has changed its name to Sammaan Capital following the receipt of Certificate of Incorporation from the Registrar of Companies (RoC) and Certificate of Registration as an NBFC-ICC (Investment and Credit Company) from the Reserve Bank of India. The company will soon be submitting requisite applications with the stock exchanges for effecting change of name and trading in the shares of the company in its new name and a new symbol, the NBFC said in a regulatory filing. “Strategically, our business will continue to be retail-focused built on the two loan products of affordable home loans and mortgage-backed loans to micro, medium and small businesses. We will pursue AUM growth in an asset-light model, working as an origination-engine to source loans in co-lending and sell-down partnerships with banks and financial institutions,” the company said.

joint military exercise MAITREE 2024, currently underway in Thailand's Tak Province, signifies a pivotal step in enhancing bilateral military cooperation between the Indian Army and the Royal Thailand Army, under the United Nations charter. Training Sessions and Objectives Troops from both contingents are deeply engaged in intensive training sessions focused on honing skills in counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism operations, conducted in diverse settings including jungle and urban environments. The exercise emphasizes the exchange of best practices, facilitating mutual learning and expertise sharing between soldiers from India and Thailand.

An environmental group has sued the Department of Interior in federal court for allegedly failing to account for the harms caused by delays in properly shutting down offshore oil and gas infrastructure

Kazakhstan, which will host the SCO Summit this week, will be hosting a series of international meets this year including ‘World Nomadic Games’ to celebrate local and unique traditions. “Under the leadership of President Tokayev, the country will continue a constructive and balanced foreign policy, taking into account the national interests of the country. In 2024, our country will host a number of representative summits and forums. Kazakhstan will chair several authoritative international organizations at once, including the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), the Collective Security Treaty Organisation, the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia, the Organisation of Turkic States, the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea, and the Islamic Food Security Organisation,” Kazakh Ambassador to India Nurlan Zhalgasbayev told ET. A significant event will be the hosting of the World Nomadic Games in Kazakhstan. They are important both for promoting national sports and a healthy lifestyle and for expanding cultural and humanitarian ties between fraternal peoples, heirs of the nomadic civilization of the Great Steppe, according to Zhalgasbayev.

Asix months’ grace period was something I learnt to negotiate in assignments as one of the first women working in the infrastructure sector. When I was posted in the ports sub-sector, or in a large infrastructure project, many would question my suitability as a woman officer for a role in a male-dominated field. Inevitably, I would ‘beg’ for six months before a decision was taken to re-post me to an assignment considered more conducive for a woman officer.

This highly anticipated event will feature exclusive discounts across diverse categories, making it an ideal time to shop for new electronics, upgrade your wardrobe with the latest fashion trends, spruce up your home with essential appliances, and indulge in self-care with beauty products.

Every day brings a new project in crypto. And many of these projects are hitting the market with diverse improvements, but one sticks out: SpacePay. This London-based financial business focuses on simplifying crypto payments.

upgrades to improve living conditions for inmates, including the installation of modern color television sets and industrial-grade washing machines. Enhancing Entertainment and Access The initiative, aimed at over 40,000 prisoners housed across a diverse range of facilities, addresses longstanding issues related to inmate entertainment and hygiene. The decision to replace non-functional black and white TVs, many of which were repaired by inmates due to repair limitations, underscores the proactive approach of prison authorities.

New York’s oldest and most storied bank has named the next leader for its global wealth and investments business.

IPO) of Bansal Wire sailed through on the first day of the bidding process, driven by robust interest from retail and non-institutional investors. Both NII and retail categories were fully subscribed, while the QIB portion lagged with no bids. The public offer is being conducted via the book-building process, with approximately 50% of the issue reserved for qualified institutional buyers, 35% for retail investors, and 15% for non-institutional investors.

Solana-based GameFi token Mega Dice ($DICE) is on a hot streak, continuing to hit the jackpot with over $1.5 million raised in its presale.

IPO activity post the general election in June, the primary market will take a breather next week with no new issues in the mainboard segment. However, there is an SME IPO of Sahaj Solar, the only one, set to open on June 11. Despite a brief pause, analysts said India's robust economic foundation and bright growth prospects made it an excellent time for the country's thriving IPO market.

record number of around 28 Indian-origin members of Parliament have been elected to the House of Commons in the UK's general election as results were announced on Friday, with several Conservatives surviving an overall brutal outcome for their party. Outgoing prime minister Rishi Sunak leads the Tory charge of British Indians holding on to their seats, with a decisive win in his Richmond and Northallerton constituency in Yorkshire. It would have come as small consolation for the Tory leader, who saw his party haemorrhage over 200 seats as the Labour Party's landslide victory unfolded. «On this difficult night, I would like to express my gratitude to the people of the Richmond and Northallerton constituency for your continued support. Since I moved here a decade ago, you have made me and my family feel so at home and I look forward to serving you for years to come,» said Sunak, in a message clearly aimed at dismissing pre-election chatter around his future plans as a politician. Other prominent British Indian Tories holding on to their seats included former home secretaries, Suella Braverman and Priti Patel, as did Sunak's Goan-origin Cabinet ally Claire Coutinho.

flood plan to safeguard lives and property amid forecasts of an above-normal monsoon rainfall in most of the country in July and August. A senior government official told ET that the plan includes identifying vulnerable locations, drawing up alternate diversion routes and deploying emergency response teams at critical points. Besides, all vulnerable slopes and tunnels will be monitored in real time.

rains in Mumbai wreaked havoc on transportation, impacting not only roads and railways but also air travel. Operations at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) were significantly disrupted, leading to the diversion of 27 flights and the cancellation of over 50 others. The primary cause of the disruption was heavy rainfall and low visibility, which forced the suspension of runway operations from 2:22 am to 3:40 am on Monday, August 7, 2024. Following the resumption of operations, CSMIA prioritized incoming flights, resulting in potential delays for departing passengers. «The airport is currently working to accommodate the diverted flights and any additional schedule changes caused by the weather event,» a CSMIA spokesperson said.

optimistic growth projections for India's GDP. The expectation is that it may surpass many developed countries such as Germany and Japan. Which sector could benefit the most from this anticipated growth in GDP? The wire industry is poised to be a frontrunner.

UK Parliament will welcome a record 29 MPs of Indian descent following the 2024 general election. Labour emerged as the leading party for People of Indian Origin (PIO) MPs, securing 19 seats, a notable increase from previous terms. Labour's Dominance and New Faces Labour celebrated a substantial victory with 12 new PIO MPs joining their ranks. Among the notable retainers are Lisa Nandy, Nadia Whittome, Navendu Mishra, Preet Gill, Valerie Vaz, and Seema Malhotra, who comfortably held onto their seats. Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi retained Slough with a reduced majority, while Thangam Debbonaire lost Bristol Central to the Green Party, highlighting competitive contests within Labour strongholds.

Jeremy Irons has joined the cast of "The Morning Show" for its fourth season. He will play Martin Levy, the father of Alex Levy, portrayed by Jennifer Aniston.