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ED comes for Ambani's Path India friends
The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches on Tuesday at six locations in Indore and Mumbai as part of an investigation into suspected illegal overseas fund transfers by Reliance Infrastructure. The agency raided offices and residences linked to the Path India Group, which faces questions over toll road projects and business dealings. Officials arrived in multiple vehicles at the firm's headquarters on Mal Road in Mhow and at properties belonging to company directors. The searches are connected to a broader investigation into bank loan fraud cases linked to Anil Ambani. Authorities suspect construction agreements between Reliance Group entities and Path Group may have facilitated large money transfers. The Central Bureau of...
Roberts makes Garfield squirm over Moder
Julia Roberts revealed that her husband, Danny Moder, remains her constant source of joy after 23 years of marriage. The actress made the comment during a recent conversation with her After the Hunt co-star Andrew Garfield. When Garfield asked what element brings her happiness, Roberts simply answered with her husband's name. The couple married in July 2002 after meeting on the set of The Mexican. Roberts and Moder share three children: 20-year-old twins Hazel and Phinnaeus, and 18-year-old son Henry. The cinematographer celebrated Mother's Day by posting a rare family photo showing Roberts with their children. The private couple made a rare public appearance at the Venice International Film Festival on Aug. 29 for the premiere of...
Karimi posts hospital selfies after health scare
Actress Mandana Karimi shared details about a medical emergency on Friday that sent her to the hospital after her body collapsed from severe exhaustion. The Bigg Boss Season 9 contestant posted photographs from her hospital stay that showed monitoring equipment attached to her chest during cardiac stress testing. Medical examinations revealed that dehydration and stress caused the health crisis rather than a serious heart condition. Karimi urged followers to recognize warning signs before physical breakdowns occur. She credited her resilience for surviving the episode, acknowledging that she had ignored her body's signals. The model expressed gratitude for recovering from what she initially feared might be fatal, and she emphasized...
Afghans complain after Taliban turns off internet
Afghanistan experienced a nationwide internet blackout on Monday evening that halted flights and left passengers stranded at Dubai International Airport. The disruption prevented Afghans living abroad from contacting relatives within the country and raised concerns about trade operations and the coordination of humanitarian aid. Airport staff provided limited guidance to travelers waiting in crowded terminals, which only added to the confusion among those affected by the suspension. Internet service issues have repeatedly affected Afghanistan in recent weeks. Fiber optic services ceased functioning in 10 provinces after the Taliban authorities ordered their suspension, and residents in Kabul reported reduced speeds that disrupted...
Gujarat's big plan - teach more people to hit rocks
Gujarat will showcase stone craft skill development programs at the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference from Oct. 9-10 as part of the state's workforce training initiatives. The Stone Artisan Park Training Institute operates two facilities that teach traditional stone crafting techniques to prepare workers for the industry. One campus in Ambaji specializes in marble work, while the Dhrangadhra location focuses on sandstone carving methods. Kuldipsinh Pravinsinh Rathod completed his training at the Ambaji facility after finishing his Class X studies and now earns 25,000 rupees per month as a lathe machine operator. The program enrolled 945 students between 2022 and 2025 across both centers, with 307 graduates from Ambaji and 331 from...
Hooda digs up 14-year-old film for attention
Actor Randeep Hooda marked the 14th anniversary of Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster on Tuesday by sharing his appreciation for the film through social media. The movie, directed by Tigmanshu Dhulia, premiered on September 30, 2011, and featured Hooda alongside Jimmy Sheirgill and Mahi Gill in a story about loyalty and betrayal set in Uttar Pradesh. Hooda portrayed Lalit, also known as Babloo, in the first entry of what became a film series. The actor posted photographs from the production on Instagram, thanking the audience for their continued interest in the project over the years. He recently honored soldiers from the 1897 Battle of Saragarhi through a separate social media post about what he called a missed opportunity to share their story...
Bomber and his pals die in messy Quetta raid
A suicide bomber struck near Frontier Corps headquarters on Zarghun Road in Quetta on Tuesday, killing 10 people and wounding more than 20 others. Security forces eliminated six attackers during the assault, which began when the bomber detonated explosives before gunmen opened fire on the military installation. The blast shattered windows across the area and damaged parked vehicles while thick smoke rose above the scene. Civil Hospital Quetta confirmed it received 10 bodies and treated over 20 wounded patients, with several remaining in critical condition. Two Frontier Corps personnel sustained injuries while stopping the attack. Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfaraz Bugti condemned the violence and pledged to restore security across...
Conversion racket targets Hindu kids in MP madrasas
The National Human Rights Commission issued a notice to Madhya Pradesh authorities on Tuesday after receiving allegations that Hindu children were being enrolled in madrasas and taught Islamic texts in the Morena-Shivpuri area. Commission member Priyank Kanoongo said the complaint suggested more than five children had been placed in these religious schools, raising concerns about potential religious conversion. The NHRC directed the state's School Education Department to conduct a full investigation and submit an action report within 15 days. Kanoongo emphasized that madrasas lack formal recognition as educational institutions under Indian law and fall outside the framework of the Right to Education Act. A complaint filed on Sept. 26...
BJP feasts on Chidambaram's 26-11 disclosure
BJP leaders demanded apologies from P. Chidambaram and Sonia Gandhi after the former Union Minister disclosed that the UPA government considered military action following the 2006 Mumbai terror attacks but held back under US pressure. Senior BJP figure Ravi Shankar Prasad questioned why Chidambaram had raised these revelations years later, while criticizing what he termed the Congress's weakness on national security matters. BJP MP Arun Sao contrasted the UPA approach with Prime Minister Modi's administration, which he said delivers strong responses to cross-border terrorism without yielding to external pressure. The lawmaker accused Congress of supporting Pakistan while undermining military institutions. Rameshwar Sharma drew...
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