PUNE: In the ongoing investigation into the death of Ketan Agarwal, defence counsel for accused Chetan Chaudhary, lawyer Radhikesh Uttarwar, has told the court that Chetan’s name appears only twice across the FIR and all remand reports, and that no specific role has been attributed to him in the investigation records.Advocate Radhikesh Uttarwar, appearing for…
Corporate Mitra scheme opens opportunities for graduates with training in compliance and business support roles NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has announced that the Corporate Mitra scheme, introduced in the Union Budget 2026-27, will create a pool of trained and certified para professionals to support MSMEs in managing business and regulatory compliances. The…
Bengaluru: City police have arrested a manager working with Axis Bank (Hesaraghatta branch) in northwest Bengaluru and two of his associates on charges of duping a businessman of Rs 2.6 crore.The accused — manager Vinod Kumar, Arun, and Kiran — have been taken into police custody for further questioning. According to police, the gang duped…
Jaipur: Udaipur police, the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU) and child rights organisations rescued 91 child labourers from textile factories in Surat during a joint operation on May 13, officials said.Police said the children, aged between seven and 14, had been trafficked and forced to work in textile units for meagre wages. Most were from tribal…
Oil prices jumped over 1% on Wednesday as tensions in the Middle East continued to intensify after Iran launched missiles towards Kuwait and Bahrain. At the same time, peace efforts between Tehran and Washington yielded no breakthrough and the Strait of Hormuz disruption continued for 96th day.Brent crude futures gained $1.05, or 1.09%, to reach…
Mumbai: Observing that the prosecution of the accused is proper irrespective of the fact that now deceased stock broker Harshad Mehta was the key person manipulating stocks, a special court Thursday convicted six companies and their two directors, Dinesh Doshi and Anil Doshi, for failing to comply with multiple summons issued by the Securities and…
Attention Virgos! Today may feel like a mental maze, so take a moment to breathe and ground yourself. Sticking to your usual rhythm is key—steer clear of unnecessary turbulence. Be extra cautious with everyday tasks, especially on the road. When it comes to partnerships, emphasize open dialogue rather than jumping to conclusions. Slow down, Virgo….
Mumbai: A 85-year-old retired Ghatkopar resident lost Rs 1.1 crore of his savings to fraudsters who impersonated police officers and placed him under ‘digital arrest’ for over two weeks in a fake money laundering case.According to the FIR registered on Thursday evening at Cyber Police Station, East Division, the ordeal began on April 5 when…
Security sweep at Assam swearing-in event leads to man’s detention with bullets (Picture credits: PTI) GUWAHATI: Security personnel on Tuesday detained a man at the venue of the swearing-in ceremony of the new Assam government after he was allegedly found carrying a few rounds of live bullets, police said, according to PTI. The incident took…
The week opens with a leak in the bucket. Money runs out faster than it comes in, and that can make you edgy in the house. Don’t take the bait if a younger brother or sister says something sharp, or quietly tries to spoil your plan. Keep your reactions simple. A short pause before replying…
