The Supreme Court has instructed the Central government to provide travel documents to T Prabhakar Rao, the former head of Telangana's Special Intelligence Bureau, currently in the US and declared a proclaimed offender. This will enable his return to India for investigation in a phone tapping case.
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The Supreme Court has instructed the Central government to provide travel documents to T Prabhakar Rao, the former head of Telangana's Special Intelligence Bureau, currently in the US and declared a proclaimed offender. This will enable his return to India for investigation in a phone tapping case.
The Lokpal has cleared former Sebi chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch of corruption allegations stemming from a Hindenburg Research report. The anti-corruption ombudsman deemed the complaints "untenable" and lacking credible evidence. Buch and her husband had previously refuted claims of involvement in the 'Adani money siphoning scandal', dismissing them as baseless.
Legendary playback singer Kishore Kumar’s son, Amit Kumar, recently shared heartfelt recollections of his early years and the unique family dynamics that shaped his childhood. Amit spoke openly about his father’s marriages and his own bond with his stepmothers — particularly the late actor Madhubala.
Gajala Siddiqui, a 47-year-old Dubai resident, was arrested for trespassing into actor Aditya Roy Kapur's Bandra flat. Claiming acquaintance, she arrived with gifts and refused to leave, prompting Kapur's manager to alert the police. Siddiqui persuaded the house help to let her in, but Kapur denied knowing her, leading to her arrest and court appearance.
Kerala is bracing for extremely heavy rainfall as the IMD issued a red alert for 11 districts, excluding Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, and Alappuzha, which are under orange alert. Coastal areas are on high alert due to predicted high waves, with warnings issued for fishing and recreational activities.
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has launched a scathing critique of Jawaharlal Nehru's handling of the 1962 Indo-China war, citing Nehru's appeals for help as evidence of flawed foreign policy. Dubey's remarks followed Congress party's criticism of S Jaishankar.
Delegations from Ukraine and Russia met in Istanbul for peace talks amidst escalating conflict, following Ukraine's surprise attack on Russian airbases and Russia's intensified drone strikes. Despite cautious optimism, the talks occurred as fighting persisted along the front line, with both sides reporting casualties and drone attacks. Zelenskyy warned of stronger sanctions if the talks fail to yield results.
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