July 24, 2026 12:38 PM

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ED conducts searches in bank fraud-linked money laundering case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches at eight locations across Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Punjab in connection with a money laundering case linked to an alleged bank fraud. The ED said the investigation stems from a CBI case relating to an alleged fraud involving around Rs 450 crore. Th...

July 24, 2026 12:42 PM

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Viswanathan Anand takes charge as FIDE interim President

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand has taken charge as Interim President of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) after its Russian President, Arkady Dvorkovich, was placed on the latest European Union sanctions list. Anand will serve as Interim President for as long as Dvorkovich remain...

July 24, 2026 12:31 PM

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Income Tax Day being observed across the country today

Income Tax Day is being observed across the country today, marking another milestone in India's evolving taxation system. The occasion commemorates the establishment and growth of the Income Tax Department while highlighting the country's journey towards a transparent, technology-driven and taxpayer...

July 24, 2026 12:25 PM

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CBI arrests EPFO enforcement officer in bribery case

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested an Enforcement Officer of the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) District Office in Patiala in a bribery case. According to CBI sources, a trap was laid on 22 July following a complaint alleging that the accused had demanded a bribe o...

July 24, 2026 12:21 PM

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PM Modi extends best wishes to Indian contingent for Commonwealth Games

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his best wishes to the Indian contingent participating in the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. In a social media post, PM Modi expressed confidence that the Indian athletes would compete with passion, determination and a spirit of excellence. The Prime M...

July 24, 2026 12:17 PM

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BJP leaders welcome activist Sonam Wangchuk’s decision to end hunger strike

BJP MP Shashank Mani has welcomed activist Sonam Wangchuk's decision to end his hunger strike. Speaking exclusively to Akashvani News, Mr Mani said the government treats paper leak incidents, including the NEET-UG examination row, with the utmost seriousness and considers them organised crimes. Refe...

July 24, 2026 11:26 AM

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Union Law Minister hails fast-track courts for paper leak cases

Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal has welcomed the decision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to set up specially designated fast-track courts for the hearing of pending paper leak cases. Talking to the media, Mr Meghwal said the fast-track courts will hear these cases on a day-to-day basis and ens...

July 24, 2026 10:52 AM

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Three killed in road accident near Chennai

Three persons were killed in a road accident at Maduranthakam near Chennai on the Tiruchi-Chennai Highway this morning. The accident occurred when a car travelling from Puducherry to Chennai was hit by a lorry. The victims, including a father and his son, were on their way to Chennai airport when th...