Robert Vadra, husband of Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi, faced six hours of questioning by the Enforcement Directorate regarding a 2008 land deal involving his company, Skylight Hospitality. The ED is investigating the deal where Skylight bought land for Rs 7.5 crore and sold it to DLF for Rs 58 crore shortly after.
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The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Mumbai, experienced disruptions as support staff protested against delayed salaries and irregular payments. The unpaid staff halted proceedings, raising concerns over the tribunal's financial stability and its ability to manage over 7,000 pending cases. Lawyers noted significant delays which may affect cases involving disputes worth substantial amounts.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, secured a significant victory in the Delhi assembly elections, ending a 27-year hiatus in the capital. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) faced a major defeat, with its top leaders, including Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia, losing their constituencies.
Rohit Sharma, following Virat Kohli, was honored with a special IPL memento for his 18 seasons. BCCI President Roger Binny presented the award before Mumbai Indians' game against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Sharma, who began with Deccan Chargers in 2008, led Mumbai Indians to five IPL titles, solidifying his legacy as a successful captain and influential player.
China's Ministry of Commerce has added 15 American companies to its export-control list and expanded its unreliable entity list to include 10 more U.S. firms. The export-control list restricts selling dual-use items to these companies, which include Skydio and Shield AI, while the unreliable entity list prohibits exporting, importing, or new investments in China.
Indian drug companies are set to revolutionize diabetes treatment with affordable generic versions of Empagliflozin, following the expiry of its patent. Estimated to significantly cut costs and improve access for over 10 crore diabetics, Mankind Pharma and others will offer the drug at a fraction of its original cost, easing financial burdens and enhancing heart and kidney health.
India has identified 388 illegal Indian immigrants in the US since President Trump's deportation campaign. These individuals have been verified and returned to India, mainly through aid from the International Organisation for Migration. There's ongoing verification of more nationals. Authorities emphasize the need to crack down on the illegal migration industry and prosecute agents involved.
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