Patna: The Economic Offences Unit (EOU) of Bihar Police has registered an FIR against Patna-based chartered accountant Gaurav Gunjan and others over allegations they facilitated the transfer of around Rs 457 crore abroad using forged and improperly verified documents, EOU officials said on Sunday.The case followed an income-tax department probe. Gunjan, a resident of Dular…
NEW DELHI: Ten years after the current disability law was passed, govt is yet to frame a revised National Policy for Persons with Disabilities. The existing National Policy for Persons with Disabilities was adopted 20 years ago.“This prolonged delay is particularly concerning because a contemporary national policy is essential to translate the rights guaranteed under…
Kolkata: The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has begun inspections of examination venues, checking for steel cupboards with double-locking systems to secure examination materials, the distance from the bank custodian, and infirmary facilities. The inspection proforma contains a detailed questionnaire for the convener to assess venue schools’ preparedness for conducting board examinations.The…
The directive comes as the civic administration steps up its ‘Pedestrian First’ campaign, under which various measures are being taken to improve pedestrian movement across Mumbai Mumbai: With thousands of devotees expected to take to the streets during Ganeshotsav beginning Monday, BMC commissioner Ashwini Bhide has directed that advertisements should not be displayed on roads…
New Delhi: The Ganpati celebrations from Monday onwards will bring together many stories at the pandals — those of India’s AI aspirations, its success with the BrahMos weapon system, and the effort of a six-year-old who saved money every month to contribute to the local festivities.As volunteers race to finish decorations and test music systems…
The challenge isn’t just retaining the state’s industrial edge, but capturing a larger share of new opportunities and moving up the value chain There are now two to three enquiries every day about setting up global capability centres (GCCs) in India, with companies weighing cities like Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Chennai. At the same time, high-end…
Patna: Superintending engineer of minor water resources department, Circle Chapra (Saran), Rajendra Kumar, on Sunday denied allegations made by Special Vigilance Unit (SVU) following searches at his residences and offices on Sept 11.The SVU alleged Kumar possessed disproportionate assets worth over Rs 3 crore, acquired through illegal and corrupt means. Kumar rejected the allegations, saying…
Villagers said bee attacks have become increasingly frequent in the area Bokaro: An 85-year-old man died after being attacked by a swarm of wild bees in Serua village under Gawan block of Giridih district on Sunday.The deceased, identified as Dhaneshwar Yadav, sustained multiple bee stings. His family rushed him to the Gawan community health centre,…
Mumbai: Union home minister Amit Shah said Sunday that all 21 NDA-governed states would implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) before 2029.“Triple talaq has been abolished, giving Muslim women equal rights. We have introduced UCC in several states and I am confident that in the 21 BJP-NDA-governed states, we will introduce UCC before 2029,” he…
Kolkata: A clash between two rival workers’ factions on Cossipore Road left at least eight persons injured on Saturday night. Sources said the confrontation stemmed from a dispute over inducting new workers at the Cossipore Gun and Shell Factory and letting a few others go.While both factions claimed allegiance to BJP and accused each other…
