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Enforcement Directorate Seizes Rs 1,400 Crore in Assets from Anil Ambani in Ongoing Money Laundering Investigation
Nov 20, 2025 02:35 pm CST
The Enforcement Directorate has attached additional assets worth Rs 1,400 crore belonging to Reliance Group chairman Anil Ambani in a money laundering investigation. This latest action brings the total seized assets to approximately Rs 9,000 crore, with the provisional attachment order issued under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act for properties across various regions of India.
Nitish Kumar Sworn in as Bihar Chief Minister for Record 10th Term: Joins Elite List of India's Longest-Serving CMs
Nov 20, 2025 02:22 pm CST
Nitish Kumar achieves a remarkable political milestone by being sworn in as Bihar Chief Minister for a record 10th time at age 74. With his 19-year tenure, he joins India's elite list of longest-serving Chief Ministers, breaking into the national top-10. Known as both 'Paltu Ram' and 'Sushashan Babu', Kumar's political journey spans nearly five decades, demonstrating his resilience and significance in Indian politics.
Leopard Enters Rajasthan Minister's Residence: Major Security Alert in Jaipur's VVIP Area
Nov 20, 2025 02:02 pm CST
A leopard infiltrated Rajasthan Water Resources Minister Suresh Singh Rawat's official bungalow in Jaipur's high-security Civil Lines area, triggering an extensive rescue operation. Forest Department teams are working to safely locate and capture the animal, highlighting the increasing instances of wildlife entering urban Jaipur due to habitat loss. This incident presents unique challenges given the VVIP status of the affected area.
Nitish Kumar to Take Oath as Bihar Chief Minister for Record 10th Time After NDA's Landslide Victory
Nov 20, 2025 02:01 pm CST
Nitish Kumar is set to be sworn in as Bihar Chief Minister for an unprecedented 10th time following NDA's decisive electoral victory. The ceremony at Patna's Gandhi Maidan will be attended by Prime Minister Modi and other senior leaders. The new cabinet will feature representation from BJP, JD(U), and smaller coalition partners, reflecting the alliance's commanding 202-seat majority in the 243-member assembly.
Trump Claims He Prevented India-Pakistan Nuclear Conflict Through Tariff Threats and Personal Calls with PM Modi
Nov 20, 2025 01:59 pm CST
US President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed he resolved tensions between India and Pakistan by threatening 350% tariffs on both nations, asserting that Prime Minister Modi personally called him saying "we're not going to go to war." This claim contradicts India's consistent position that the May ceasefire followed direct military talks between the two countries without third-party intervention.
Al Falah University's Terror Connections: From Delhi Blast to Indian Mujahideen Links Revealed
Nov 20, 2025 01:31 pm CST
Al Falah University in Faridabad is under investigation after links to multiple terrorists emerged, including connections to the recent Delhi Red Fort blast that killed 13 people and previous terror attacks in Jaipur, Ahmedabad, and Gorakhpur. Former student Mirza Shadab Baig, a key Indian Mujahideen operative with bomb-making expertise, represents a pattern of terror connections that has led to multiple FIRs against the institution for regulatory violations and fraud.
Karnataka Revises Compensation Scheme for Dog Bite Victims in Bengaluru: Private Hospitals Now Funded for Immediate Treatment
Nov 20, 2025 01:12 pm CST
Karnataka government has updated its compensation policy for stray dog bite incidents in Bengaluru, now providing Rs 5,000 for injuries and Rs 5 lakh for fatalities. The revised payment structure ensures immediate treatment access at private hospitals, with Rs 3,500 paid directly to victims and Rs 1,500 allocated to the health department trust for medical care.
Al-Falah University Chairman's Ancestral Home Faces Demolition Amid Family's Multi-State Legal Troubles
Nov 20, 2025 01:07 pm CST
The Mhow Cantonment Board has issued a final demolition notice for unauthorized construction at the ancestral home of Al-Falah University chairman Mohammad Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui. This action comes as the family faces heightened scrutiny following the arrest of Jawad's brother Hamud for investment fraud after 25 years as a fugitive, and connections to a broader investigation involving the Delhi Red Fort explosion that killed 13 people. The property dispute dates back nearly three decades with multiple unheeded notices issued since 1996.
US Approves $92.8 Million Defense Sale: Javelin Missiles and Excalibur Projectiles for India
Nov 20, 2025 12:29 pm CST
The United States has approved a $92.8 million defense package for India, including Javelin missile systems and Excalibur projectiles. This strategic sale strengthens the US-India defense partnership while enhancing India's military capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region, with DSCA confirming the deal will not disrupt regional military balance.
Mumbai EOW Investigates Rs 90 Crore Fraud at Provogue India: Former Director and Associates Charged with Asset Undervaluation Scheme
Nov 20, 2025 12:01 pm CST
Mumbai police's Economic Offences Wing has charged four individuals including a former director of Provogue India Ltd in a Rs 90 crore fraud case. The accused allegedly conspired to undervalue company assets and manipulate the auction process over a five-year period from 2018 to 2023, enabling a predetermined purchase at reduced value. The investigation follows a complaint by the company's former managing director.