The Enforcement Directorate conducted multiple raids in Karnataka in connection with a gold smuggling case involving actress Ranya Rao, who was arrested for attempting to smuggle gold from Dubai. Investigations point to a possible nexus with a smuggling syndicate, as additional officials and foreign nationals are also implicated.
Related news
“The reason I’m in America, along with so many critical people who built SpaceX, Tesla, and hundreds of other companies that made America strong, is because of H-1B,†Musk wrote. Then, with all the subtlety of a flamethrower (one he probably designed himself), “Take a big step back and F*** YOURSELF in the face. I will go to war on this issue the likes of which you cannot possibly comprehend.†Of course, fans will notice it's a key line from Tropic Thunder (see post above).
19-year-old Janvi Modi claimed in a video that she was not abducted and married Tarun Sangla willingly, disputing her family's allegations. The police, after investigating, found the case stemmed from conflict over an inter-caste relationship and do not suspect any abduction.
Savannah James and her daughter Zhuri are exploring South Korea, combining business with family time as Savannah works on her skincare line. Alongside testing beauty products, they enjoy bonding moments. Meanwhile, LeBron James makes history with his 21st NBA All-Star selection back home.
Khar police issued a second notice to comedian Kunal Kamra for not appearing in a defamation case filed by deputy CM Eknath Shinde, who was alluded to as 'gaddar' in Kamra's video. Kamra's lawyer requested a week’s time. T-Series requested YouTube to take down Kamra's video for copyright infringement over using their song.
Indian cricketers Smriti Mandhana, Deepti Sharma, and Richa Ghosh have been selected in the ICC Women's T20I Team of 2024, highlighting their remarkable performances over the year. The star-studded team also features players from South Africa, Sri Lanka, West Indies, England, Australia, Ireland, and Pakistan, underscoring the global nature of the competition.
Luigi Mangione has been indicted on 11 counts, including terrorism-related murder, for the shooting death of UnitedHealth executive Brian Thompson in Manhattan. Prosecutors allege Mangione's act was premeditated and intended to influence government policy. The Ivy League-educated Mangione was apprehended in Pennsylvania after a five-day manhunt and is awaiting extradition to New York.
Sunil Gavaskar expressed his frustration after India lost the series 1-3 to Australia and failed to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Gavaskar, speaking to the host broadcaster, criticized the Indian team's performance and repeated his earlier disapproval of Rishabh Pant's reckless shot selection in a crucial match situation.
India inducted three domestically manufactured naval vessels - two warships and a submarine - highlighting its military manufacturing capabilities and commitment to defense autonomy, countering China's influence and Pakistan's naval expansion. This aligns with Modi's vision for naval improvement and domestic production. Notably, 75% of components were produced domestically.
BJP is targeting AAP's Arvind Kejriwal and Atishi in its campaign for the Feb 5 assembly polls. They are using humorous, modified Bollywood movie posters highlighting corruption allegations. The campaign aims to connect with the youth and those unfamiliar with Delhi politics. Social media and WhatsApp groups are primary dissemination channels for these materials.
Tax experts are anticipating that Budget 2025 will reintroduce sops for EV purchases and clarify the computation of perquisite value for company-provided cars. The perquisite value mechanism, which currently applies to conventional fuel cars, may need to include electric and hybrid vehicles to encourage their use.