New Delhi: On Wednesday, the Enforcement Directorate initiated a FEMA case against Myntra, an e-commerce platform backed by Flipkart, along with its associated companies and directors, for allegedly contravening FDI regulations amounting to over Rs 1,654 crore. Complaint filed under Section 16(3) of FEMA The ED stated that the complaint was lodged under Section 16(3) of the Foreign Exchange Management...
Ratan Thiyam, a Indian playwright and theatrical figure, has passed away at the age of 77
Renowned Indian playwright, theatre director, and cultural innovator Ratan Thiyam passed away in the early hours of Wednesday at the age of 77, leaving a significant legacy in Indian theatre. He took his last breath around 1:30 am at the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Imphal, where he had been receiving treatment. A trailblazer in the “Theatre of...
IndiGo flight from Ahmedabad catches fire moments before takeoff
An Indigo flight traveling from Ahmedabad to Diu, carrying 60 passengers, had to abort its takeoff due to an engine fire. The incident occurred during the takeoff roll, prompting an immediate evacuation of the flight. The aircraft had just begun its takeoff roll when the pilot issued a “Mayday” call to air traffic control. An IndiGo spokesperson stated that the...
Incorrect remains of Air India crash victims were delivered to families in UK
At least two families of Air India crash victims in the UK have received the incorrect bodies, as stated by their lawyer. Sources from India indicated that the bodies were dispatched in sealed coffins following DNA testing conducted by a government hospital in Ahmedabad, and the airline was not involved in the error. “The remains of the crash victims were...
Naveen Patnaik criticizes NCERT for excluding the Paika Rebellion from textbook
Former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has expressed his dissatisfaction regarding the omission of the 1817 Paika Rebellion from the newly released Class 8 history textbook by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT). He characterized the uprising as a “watershed moment in Odisha’s history,” asserting that its exclusion is an injustice to the legacy of the Paikas,...
Fake embassy, representative, and diplomatic license plates discovered in Ghaziabad
The Special Task Force (STF) of Uttar Pradesh has discovered a fraudulent embassy operating from a rented bungalow in Ghaziabad and has apprehended the alleged mastermind, Harsh Vardhan Jain, at the site. Officials reported that Jain had transformed a bungalow in Kavi Nagar, Ghaziabad, into an ’embassy’ for the fictitious West Arctica and claimed to represent other self-proclaimed micronations such...
Parliament to conduct a 16-hour discussion on Operation Sindoor starting from July 29
A discussion regarding Operation Sindoor is anticipated to take place in Parliament on Tuesday, July 29, with the government designating 16 hours for a special discussion in both houses during the ongoing Monsoon Session, according to multiple reports on Wednesday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with Union Ministers Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh, is expected to address the issue, while...
A girl from Odisha was pulled in forest & raped; managed to escape, assaulted again by a truck driver
A gangrape incident involving a minor took place in Odisha’s Malkangiri district on Sunday evening. The girl was returning home after attending a birthday party for a friend. During her journey back, three individuals abducted her and transported her to a forested area located 10-15 kilometers from Malkangiri town, where they subjected her to torture and gangrape. According to police...
Heavy rainfall strikes Delhi & NCR; Waterlogging, Traffic Snarls add to woes
New Delhi: On Wednesday (July 23), Delhi experienced heavy rainfall in the early morning, resulting in extensive waterlogging and traffic jams across various parts of the city. Although the rain provided a much-needed break from the persistent humidity, it also hindered the morning commute for numerous residents. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted generally overcast skies with light to...
India & UK are finalize free trade agreement during Modi’s visit, reduce tariffs on whisky and garments
During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the UK, a significant event will be the signing of a free trade agreement (FTA) between the two nations. Whisky, automobiles, electric vehicles, and textiles are among the sectors that will gain advantages following the agreement, the negotiations for which wrapped up in May after three years of intermittent discussions, as reported by...