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CBI raids Anil Ambani's Mumbai home in Rs 17,000-crore SBI-loan fraud case

CBI raids Anil Ambani's Mumbai home in Rs 17,000-crore SBI-loan fraud case

Recently, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) had issued a Look Out Circular (LoC) against Anil Ambani, chairman of the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (ADAG), in connection with its ongoing probe into an alleged Rs 17,000-crore bank loan fraud case. The LoC was issued at the request of the federal financial probe agency to prevent Ambani from leaving the country without prior clearance, FPJ had previously reported. Aug 23, 2025
Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)

CBI Cracks Down on 20-Year-Old Bank of Baroda Fraud, Arrests Fugitive

According to the CBI, "Through the deployment of advanced technological tools and identity-tracking databases, meticulously analysing the digital footprint of the absconding accused to ascertain his current identity and location, supplemented by extensive field investigations and on-ground enquiries, the team successfully located the accused Dinesh D. Gehlot in Noida." Aug 23, 2025
Postal services to US suspended from Aug 25 until further notice: Govt

Postal services to US suspended from Aug 25 until further notice: Govt

The suspension, however, exempts letters, documents and gift items up to $100 in value. These exempt categories will continue to be accepted and conveyed to the US, subject to further clarifications from CBP and USPS, the Ministry of Communications said in a statement. Aug 23, 2025
Dharmasthala Case: Masked Man's Arrest Sparks Controversy

Dharmasthala Case: Masked Man's Arrest Sparks Controversy

The Dharmasthala case has been under intense scrutiny due to the sensational claims made by the masked man. Initially, he alleged the existence of mass graves in the temple town of Dharmasthala, claiming that women and girls had been raped and murdered, with their bodies buried in secret locations. These allegations prompted authorities to conduct excavations at 17 different sites in Dharmasthala, hoping to uncover evidence that would substantiate the claims. Aug 23, 2025
Sharad Pawar Declines Support for NDA's VP Candidate

Sharad Pawar Declines Support for NDA's VP Candidate

The Vice Presidential election, scheduled for September 9, has become a focal point of political maneuvering, with the opposition bloc INDIA, of which NCP (SP) is a part, fielding former Supreme Court judge B. Sudarshan Reddy as their candidate. Pawar emphasized the unity within the oppositio Aug 22, 2025
Karnataka BJP Demands Grand Ganesh Chaturthi Celebrations

Karnataka BJP demands grand Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations

Narayanaswamy expressed concerns over the potential imposition of different rules for different communities, which he believes could lead to the suppression of Hindu traditions. He warned that such actions by the Congress government could have political repercussions. "Ganapati festival has been celebrated with grandeur for generations. In Kalaburagi, they call it the 'Republic of Kalaburagi'. Aug 22, 2025
'Sweat more in peace, bleed less in war': IAF Chief AP Singh

'Sweat more in peace, bleed less in war': IAF Chief AP Singh

"Our boundaries - from external and internal threats - remain safe because of the defence forces and the police. We must not treat this as a burden on the exchequer, but as a necessity. I am very happy that our government has recognised this need and has been regularly acquiring new systems and weapons," he said. Aug 22, 2025
RSS Expands Influence Amid Centenary and Retirement Debate

No retirement rule at 75; RSS expands influence to Bengal as centenary nears

A senior RSS functionary noted, "Political violence happens due to patronage. Why violence happens in Bengal, people should think," while accusing the Mamata Banerjee government of obstructing Bhagwat's public programs. The organization had to seek judicial intervention to secure approval for his gatherings. Aug 22, 2025
Modi Trump, Modi in US

India's strong domestic demand to cushion impact of US tariff hike

The fallout from a US move to double tariffs on Indian goods -- from 25 per cent to 50 per cent from August 27 -- in retaliation for New Delhi's oil trade with Moscow will not be uniform, in S&P Global Ratings' view. This will be the highest tariff in the region and will affect 50 per cent-60 per cent of India's total exports to the US. Aug 22, 2025