Mehul Choksi, a key figure in the Rs 13,000 crore PNB fraud, has been arrested in Belgium following an extradition request by Indian probe agencies. This action against Choksi, follows the arrest of his nephew Nirav Modi. The PNB scam, involving fraudulent Letters of Undertaking, was exposed in 2018, revealing systemic loopholes.
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Sonia Gandhi expressed concern over President Droupadi Murmu's apparent fatigue during her Budget session address. President Murmu highlighted India's economic progress, paid tribute to former PM Manmohan Singh, and discussed various government initiatives, including housing, healthcare, and financial empowerment for women.
Shubman Gill, Gujarat Titans' captain, chose to bowl first against Delhi Capitals in their IPL match at Ahmedabad, citing the hot weather and favorable wicket conditions. Titans maintained an unchanged lineup, with Gill anticipating Kagiso Rabada's return in approximately ten days. Delhi Capitals, led by Axar Patel, decided to bench Jake Fraser-McGurk.
An Indian-origin nurse, Achamma Cherian, was critically injured after being stabbed by a patient with scissors at Royal Oldham Hospital. The suspect, Rumon Haque, has been charged with attempted murder. The incident has shocked the community and highlighted concerns about the safety of healthcare workers.
There are 43 lakh cheque bounce cases pending in courts across India, with Rajasthan leading at 6.4 lakh cases. Cheque bounce cases face delays due to adjournments and lack of monitoring. The Supreme Court initiated a pilot study in five states to expedite case handling.
An encounter occurred between security forces and Naxalites in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district during an anti-Naxalite operation. Seven Maoists, including a couple involved in the deadly 2021 Tekulguda ambush, surrendered citing dissatisfaction with the Maoist ideology and government rehabilitation incentives. The operation received significant assistance from police and CRPF battalions.
D Gukesh, an 18-year-old Indian chess prodigy, became the youngest World Chess Champion after defeating Ding Liren. A heartwarming video capturing his father's emotional reaction to the victory went viral, showcasing the family's joy and pride. Gukesh's achievement highlights India's rising prominence in the world of chess. Read the article to know more.
Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened flat in trade on Thursday. While BSE Sensex was near 77,300, Nifty50 was below 23,500.
Sanjay Manjrekar suggests that India captain Rohit Sharma's Day 2 interview during the fifth Test at Sydney might have been to clear credit misconceptions regarding his exclusion. Rohit aimed to clarify his decision amidst claims highlighting head coach Gautam Gambhir's input, emphasising the authority of the chairman of selectors. Rohit concluded the Border-Gavaskar Trophy on a disappointing note, scoring only 31 runs in five innings at an average of 6.20.
Supreme Court dismissed a plea challenging the Allahabad High Court’s ruling, which stated that grabbing a minor girl’s breasts and breaking her pyjama did not amount to rape or an attempt to rape. The court categorized the act under aggravated sexual assault. The high court believed the actions did not demonstrate a clear intent to commit rape.