Air India received nine show-cause notices for safety violations, with one enforcement action completed, according to Union minister Murlidhar Mohol. While a Dreamliner crash occurred, no adverse reliability trends were reported. The government acknowledged staff shortages in key aviation agencies like DGCA, BCAS, and AAI, but stated that operations haven’t been impacted, and recruitment efforts…
An appellate tribunal has significantly reduced the penalty imposed on PwC by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for Foreign Exchange Management Act (Fema) violations. Originally penalized Rs 230 crore for allegedly receiving illegal foreign direct investment, the tribunal slashed the fine to Rs 81 crore.
Meta and Google, under ED investigation for hosting ads of illegal betting sites, have been granted an extension until July 28 to appear before the agency. They requested more time to gather documents related to the probe into betting sites that allegedly defrauded Indian citizens of crores.
An ED special court convicted Abhay Srivastava, former Nalco CMD, his wife, and two associates for money laundering. They were found guilty of receiving bribes from contractors in exchange for a coal supply tender. The investigation revealed illicit funds were used to purchase and conceal gold bars, stored in a bank locker operated by Srivastava’s…
India’s organised sector experienced unprecedented growth in May, adding over 20 lakh net payrolls, the highest since April 2018. This surge, which is driven by youth and women, reflects the formalisation of the workforce across various sectors and regions. Maharashtra led regional contributions, signalling enhanced job confidence and workforce fluidity, highlighting the need for sustained…
In a significant setback for Congress, Udit Narayan Pradhan, the Odisha NSUI president, was arrested for allegedly raping a 19-year-old student in Bhubaneswar. The survivor filed a police complaint alleging that Pradhan drugged and sexually assaulted her in a hotel in March, prompting his immediate suspension by NSUI. The arrest follows increased scrutiny of crimes…
The Supreme Court is worried about rising student suicides. It asked IIT-Kharagpur and Sharda University for reports after two recent deaths. The court wants to know about FIR filings and university actions. It is reviewing a previous order to form a task force to prevent suicides. The task force is delayed due to logistical issues.
UFC star Michael Chandler has expressed his eagerness to fight Conor McGregor at the White House on July 4, 2026, coinciding with America’s 250th Independence Day. Chandler emphasized his desire to settle their unfinished rivalry from The Ultimate Fighter 31. McGregor, who recently hinted at a comeback and re-entered the UFC drug-testing pool, is yet…
The Enforcement Directorate made a mistake. It summoned lawyers Arvind Datar and Pratap Venugopal. They were summoned for giving legal advice. The Attorney General R Venkataramani informed the Supreme Court about this. All probe agencies received instructions. They must not repeat this error. The court emphasized lawyer-client privilege. Guidelines will be framed soon.
Following Mitch Marner’s departure, the Toronto Maple Leafs are exploring defensive trades to bolster their offense. Morgan Rielly and Brandon Carlo are potential trade candidates, with Carlo being more likely due to his flexible contract. The Leafs aim to acquire a top-six forward or scoring depth to remain competitive in the Eastern Conference.
