The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has apprehended Anil Pawar, the former commissioner of the Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation, along with Y.S. Reddy from the town planning department, and builders Sitaram Gupta and Arun Gupta. The arrests are linked to serious money laundering allegations. All the individuals will be presented before an ED court, where the ED intends to seek custody. The action is part of a large-scale investigation into corruption tied to 41 illegal buildings. During raids conducted over the past 15 days, the ED seized an estimated ₹1.33 crore in cash from locations associated with Pawar’s close associates. Additionally, property documents…
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A meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled for August 15th. This meeting is expected to focus on the ongoing war in Ukraine. Prior to the meeting, Trump issued a stern warning to Russia, stating that if Putin fails to agree to a ceasefire, there will be serious repercussions. Trump also mentioned the potential for a second meeting with the Russian President, possibly including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Before the Trump-Putin meeting, President Zelenskyy spoke with European leaders and Trump. Following the discussions, Zelenskyy indicated that the United States is prepared to offer its…
The 17th season of Sony TV’s popular quiz show, ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ (KBC), is captivating audiences. Host Amitabh Bachchan, along with contestants, are making each episode special with their knowledge and intriguing stories. In the first week of this season, Kashish Singhal from Delhi surprised everyone by reaching the 1 crore question. However, her dream of becoming the first millionaire of this season remained unfulfilled. Kashish used all her lifelines on the 1 crore question, but was still unsure of the answer. As a result, she decided to quit the game and take home 50 lakhs. Let’s take a look…
The Vivo V60 5G, priced under ₹40,000, faces off against the OnePlus Nord 5 in the competitive smartphone market. This comparison explores which device offers a more powerful processor and impressive features. **Display:** The Vivo phone boasts a 6.77-inch quad-curved AMOLED display with a 1.5K resolution, peaking at 5000 nits brightness and supporting a 120Hz refresh rate. In contrast, the OnePlus smartphone features a 6.83-inch AMOLED screen with 1800 nits brightness and a 144Hz refresh rate. **Processor:** The Vivo mobile phone is equipped with an octa-core Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 processor, while the OnePlus mobile utilizes a Snapdragon 8s Gen…
Arjun Tendulkar, son of master blaster Sachin Tendulkar, has surprised everyone by getting engaged. He got engaged to Sania Chandok, granddaughter of Mumbai businessman Ravi Ghai, in a private ceremony. However, photos from the ceremony have not yet been released. Furthermore, both families have not yet issued an official statement. Sania, Arjun’s future wife, belongs to the Ghai family, one of Mumbai’s most prestigious business families. This family has a big name in the hospitality and food sector. Besides this, Sania is also a successful businesswoman. What does Sania Chandok do? According to reports, Sania Chandok, granddaughter of Mumbai businessman…
The upcoming festive season in India is expected to boost the demand for luxury cars. Luxury car manufacturers are optimistic about increased sales during this period. Industry experts predict that between 10,000 and 12,000 luxury cars could be sold during the festivals this year. Mercedes-Benz India’s Managing Director, Santosh Iyer, stated that while the domestic market experienced some weakness earlier in the year due to global instability, the festive season is expected to bring improved sales. He noted that purchasing in their segment is driven by sentiment and the recent reduction of the repo rate by the RBI. The company…
Ongoing controversy surrounds the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bihar, with accusations flying between the ruling and opposition parties. Rural Development Minister Shrawan Kumar criticized the opposition, stating their politics are reduced to baseless allegations. Leader of the Opposition Tejashwi Yadav accused the Election Commission of India (ECI) of collaborating with the BJP to steal votes, alleging the commission is assisting BJP leaders in obtaining multiple voter ID cards. In response, the ECI issued a notice to Muzaffarpur Mayor and BJP leader Nirmala Devi regarding the possession of two voter ID cards, requesting a response by August 16th. These developments…
Amidst the simplicity of his ancestral village of Nemra, Chief Minister Hemant Soren is currently navigating the dual responsibilities of honoring his late father, Dishom Guru Shibu Soren, through traditional rituals, while simultaneously attending to the demands of his office. Despite being immersed in the rural setting and its communal warmth, Soren prioritizes public service. He is actively involved in making decisions on files and proposals received from various departments. He is also engaging with officials through phone calls and video conferences to ensure the smooth functioning of the state government.
In the Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chowki district of Chhattisgarh, an encounter occurred between security forces and Naxalites on Wednesday. The security forces successfully neutralized two high-ranking Naxalites, who carried a combined reward of 35 lakh rupees. The clash took place in the forests of Banda Hill, under the jurisdiction of the Madanwada police station, during an anti-Naxal operation conducted by a joint team of the District Reserve Guard (DRG) and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP). The operation was initiated on Tuesday night based on intelligence inputs regarding the presence of senior Maoist leaders in the area. On Wednesday afternoon, amidst heavy rain,…
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is expected to travel to India later this month to participate in Special Representative (SR)-level discussions. India will be represented by National Security Advisor Ajit Doval in these talks. Recent months have witnessed a drive to improve relations between India and China, with notable developments. High-level dialogues between the two nations have resumed, including meetings involving Foreign Minister Wang Yi and India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping are also slated to meet at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin, China, later in August. China…