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Representative image (AI-generated) NEW DELHI: The government on Monday said that over the past five years, more than two lakh private companies have been closed in India.According to data provided by Minister of State for Corporate Affairs Harsh Malhotra in a written reply to the Lok Sabha, a total of 2,04,268 private companies were shut…
A United Nations report has found that Israel maintains “a de facto state policy of organised and widespread torture,” documenting abuses over the past two years and warning of continued impunity for Israeli security forces accused of war crimes.The report, released on Friday as part of the committee’s routine review of countries that have signed…
NEW DELHI: Former IPS officer Kiran Bedi has once again raised alarm over Delhi’s deteriorating air quality, sharing multiple posts on X (formerly Twitter) highlighting the city’s hazardous pollution levels. In her latest update, she revealed that the Delhi Air Quality Index (AQI) currently stands at 458, classifying the air as hazardous. The main pollutants…
The Income Tax department will begin sending SMS and email alerts from November 28 to about 25,000 individuals flagged as “high-risk” for not disclosing foreign assets in their income tax returns (ITRs) for Assessment Year 2025–26, PTI reported citing sources. The cases were shortlisted on the basis of data received from foreign jurisdictions under the…
NEW DELHI: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Wednesday said he is considering shifting Supreme Court proceedings to a virtual only format in view of Delhi’s worsening air quality, stating that he felt unwell after a morning walk recently. The proposal is expected to be discussed with the Bar before any decision is taken,…
NEW DELHI: Ministry of external affairs on Tuesday responded to China’s remarks on the detention of an Arunachal Pradesh woman in Shanghai, saying Beijing’s actions violated international norms and Indian sovereignty.Responding to media queries, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “We have seen statements made by the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the arbitrary detention…
NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday wrote to chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, raising concern over what she described as two “disturbing yet urgent developments” connected to the upcoming elections in the state. She questioned a centralised Request for Proposal issued by the chief electoral officer (CEO) for outsourcing data personnel…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) highlighted persistent corruption challenges in Pakistan, warning that systemic weaknesses across state institutions could limit economic growth unless urgent reforms are undertaken, Dawn reported.The IMF’s Governance and Corruption Diagnostic Assessment (GCDA) is a prerequisite for its executive board to approve a $1.2 billion disbursement, expected next month. The report, as…
The flag of Seychelles is arguably one of the most dynamic in the world. It features five radiating bands, blue, yellow, red, white, and green, that emerge from a single corner. The design symbolises a forward-moving nation, with each color representing a different idea: blue for the sky and sea, yellow for the sun, red…
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday submitted a chargesheet identifying Robert Vadra as an accused in a money-laundering case connected to UK-based defence dealer Sanjay Bhandari.Officials said the prosecution complaint has been submitted before Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court as part of the ongoing investigation. Vadra’s statement under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) was…
