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HYDERABAD: Cybercrime police have registered two cases against operators of several Facebook and Instagram accounts and parent company Meta’s India head over allegedly morphed and objectionable content targeting PM Narendra Modi during Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led NEET paper leak agitation.Cases were registered on complaints by BJP supporters alleging manipulated videos and images of the PM were circulated on social media. Police invoked relevant provisions of BNS and IT Act, naming operators of identified accounts and Meta’s India head as co-accused.“We have issued a notice to Meta about the cases registered and the objectionable links reported by the complainants. We are…
An FDA team inspected Bombay High Court canteens following a court query. MUMBAI: A day after Bombay HC orally asked FDA if it was inspecting govt canteens like the ones at Mantralaya and HC, besides private establishments, an FDA team visited three canteens on the HC premises Thursday.However, it found one of them, the Bombay Bar Association canteen, had voluntarily closed in the morning.The FDA team discovered it was being run without an FSSAI licence and later issued a “stop business” order till it shows compliance. Govt sources said the other two were issued improvement notices.FDA ripple effectBar assn says…
NEW DELHI: Countering BJP MP Kangana Ranaut’s remarks about his age and professional life, Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) chief spokesperson Saurav Das said he has never claimed to be an active student, adding that even Google provides inaccurate information about him to the parliamentarian.”Even Google provides incorrect information to Kangana Ranaut. It suggests I am 28, but I am actually 27. I am not a student either; Google would confirm that I am not a student. I am a journalist, and I have never claimed to be an active student. I am a student of life. She should also strive…
Yarab (L) and Dastagir arrested by DJ Halli police Bengaluru: A superintendent attached to the slum board and development department was assaulted while supervising the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Devara Jeevanahalli, north Bengaluru, after questioning a group of youths who were arguing with booth level officers (BLOs).The complaint was filed by Pakeerappa, 37, who had been appointed as supervising officer for 11 BLOs deployed in ward no. 47, under the Pulakeshinagar revenue officer to oversee the ongoing SIR process a month ago.On Wednesday, around 1.30pm, while inspecting the SIR exercise near Kausar Masjid on 18th Cross…
HYDERABAD: The British not only crushed the First War of Independence in Hyderabad in July 1857 but also insisted on collecting income tax from one of its principal leaders decades later.Recently digitised archival records reveal that Moulvi Syed Alauddin, who led the armed attack on the British Residency in Hyderabad on July 17, 1857, and was sentenced to transportation for life to the Andamans in 1859, was released after spending 26 years in prison. However, his release came with a condition: he had to spend the rest of his life in the Andamans.While in prison, Alauddin received food and clothing…
Chennai: The Sanmar Group has emerged as the strategic investor in affordable housing finance company Aham Housing Finance after infusing Rs 100 crore ($10.5 million) through its group entity Sanmar Shipping Ltd (SSL).The equity investment gives Sanmar Group a controlling stake of around 43% in Aham Housing Finance, making it the largest shareholder in the company. Promoter and managing director Venkatesh Kannappan holds around 26% stake, according to details shared by Aham.The investment marks the Chennai-headquartered industrial conglomerate Sanmar Group’s entry into the affordable housing finance space and will support Aham’s expansion across existing markets in South India, while enabling…
Ahmedabad: Gujarat-based Mecpower Solutions on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Gujarat govt to establish a 5GWh battery energy storage system (BESS) assembly facility at Karjan with a proposed investment of around Rs 160 crore.The facility will manufacture battery energy storage systems and help strengthen the country’s energy storage capabilities, the company said.The project marks Mecpower’s expansion into energy storage manufacturing amid growing demand driven by the rapid adoption of renewable energy. According to the company, the unit will cater to utility-scale, commercial and industrial applications.Managing director Setul Shah said the investment underscores the company’s commitment to expanding…
Gurgaon: Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted search and survey operations against real estate entities Imperia Wishfield (IWPL), Imperia Structures (ISL), their promoter-directors and the current resolution professional in a fund-diversion case.The searches were carried out on July 29 at eight residential and business premises in Delhi — under Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002 — as part of the investigation into the alleged diversion of homebuyers’ funds and real estate fraud across Delhi-NCR, according to a release issued by ED on Thursday.The agency has registered an Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) against IWPL, ISL, their promoter-directors Harpreet Singh Batra, Brajinder…
Aizawl: Mizoram governor Gen Vijay Kumar Singh and chief minister Lalduhoma on Thursday congratulated All India Radio (AIR) Aizawl on the station’s 60th anniversary, to be celebrated on Friday.In a message, the governor said AIR has served the people for six decades with unwavering dedication, never missing a step in its commitment. It has long been a trusted source of both news and entertainment, and it continues to play that vital role even today.He said the AIR has stood as a pillar of reliable information since its inception and continued to deliver accurate news even during difficult periods, including Mizoram’s…
Kanpur: Jalaun’s Orai Kotwali police have cracked the three-month-old kidnapping and brutal murder case of businessman Vijendra Mor, a resident of Jind in Haryana.Police have arrested the main accused Mohit Malik, who was absconding and carried a reward of Rs 50,000, and his wife Sapna Rani in the case. Both the accused were produced in court and sent to jail under judicial custody. At the same time, on the accused’s identification, half-burnt remains of the businessman were recovered from forests in the Jalalpur police station area of Hamirpur district.This is the high-profile case in which an Orai Kotwali police team,…