The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has issued notices to Sandalwood actress Ranya Rao and three others, imposing a hefty fine of Rs 271 crore for allegedly smuggling 324 kg of gold from Dubai. Ranya Rao, daughter of a senior IPS officer, faces a Rs 102 crore fine.
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Amid strained India-US relations and global trade concerns, PM Modi and President Xi Jinping met to strengthen cooperation on trade, terrorism, and regional issues, emphasizing their roles as development partners, not rivals. They reaffirmed strategic autonomy, aiming to resolve border disputes peacefully and boost economic ties while maintaining border tranquility.
A personal email penned by Steve Jobs a year before his death has resurfaced, offering a rare glimpse into the Apple visionary's reflections. Sent to himself, the email reveals Jobs's profound gratitude for the countless contributions of others that shaped his life. He acknowledged his dependence on humanity, both past and present, for his well-being and existence.
A judge in Madhya Pradesh's Rewa district received a threatening letter demanding Rs 500 crore. The sender, claiming to be associated with a dacoit gang, threatened to kill Judicial Magistrate Mohini Bhadauria if the ransom wasn't paid by September 1.
Zerodha, an Indian online brokerage platform, faced a temporary disruption. This happened on Wednesday morning. The glitch impacted price updates on the Kite trading app. Users reported issues with order placement. Downdetector showed many users faced trading problems. Zerodha acknowledged the issue and later confirmed resolution. Users expressed frustration on X, demanding accountability for such outages.
Social media buzzed with rumors of US President Donald Trump's death after a 72-hour absence from public view, fueled by health concerns and trending hashtags. Despite the White House attributing his symptoms to chronic venous insufficiency and minor soft tissue irritation, speculation persisted. Vice-President JD Vance's comments about being ready for the Oval Office further ignited the rumors.
For the first time this millennium, excluding the Covid period, Indian visits to the US declined in June 2025, dropping 8% to 2.1 lakh. This fall aligns with an overall decrease in international visitors to the US. While industry experts hesitate to attribute the decline solely to stricter visa policies, concerns are rising, particularly regarding student visas.
Jagdeep Dhankhar, the former vice-president, has vacated VP Enclave and temporarily moved to a farmhouse in Chhatarpur owned by INLD chief Abhay Chautala, citing old family ties. The VP Enclave will be prepared for Dhankhar's successor, while the process to identify a retirement home for Dhankhar is underway, involving shortlisting and renovation of a suitable bungalow.
Aam Aadmi Party MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra was arrested by Patiala police in connection with a rape case, sparking political turmoil. Pathanmajra claims the arrest is retaliation for criticizing the party's Delhi leadership, alleging they are undermining Punjab leaders and ignoring local issues. He urged supporters to protest, accusing the Delhi leadership of remote-controlling Punjab and punishing dissent.
Skeletal remains discovered near Chorabari Tal, close to Kedarnath temple, are suspected to be those of Nomula Rishwanth, a Telangana student missing since August 2024. An ID card found with the remains suggests the identity, but authorities are awaiting DNA test results for confirmation. Rishwanth's family has been notified and is traveling to Kedarnath to assist with identification.