U.S. SEC seeks assist from Law Ministry to serve criticism to Gautam Adani, nephew Sagar in Adani bribery case
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has requested help from Indian authorities in its investigation of Adani Group founder Gautam Adani and his nephew Sagar Adani over alleged securities fraud and a $265 million bribery scheme, a court docket submitting confirmed on Tuesday (February 18, 2025).
Gyanesh Kumar to take over as CEC on February 19; Supreme Court to listen to plea in opposition to regulation below which he was appointed
Senior Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar would take over because the twenty sixth Chief Election Commissioner of India (CEC) on February 19, a day when the Supreme Court is scheduled to listen to a petition difficult the regulation below which he was appointed CEC by a three-member panel led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Rahul Gandhi says it’s ‘disrespectful and discourteous’ to nominate the CEC at midnight, makes his dissent notice public
The Leader of the Opposition (LoP) within the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday asserted that the midnight appointment of Gyanesh Kumar because the new Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) was “discourteous and disrespectful” when the method of appointment and the composition of the choice committee itself was being challenged earlier than the Supreme Court.
Slight dip in unemployment charge in city areas: survey
The unemployment charge within the city areas of the nation was 6.4% for the interval of October to December 2024 for individuals of age 15 years and above, in keeping with the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) launched by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation in New Delhi on Tuesday (February 18, 2025). For male, the the unemployment charge was 5.8% through the interval, whereas for feminine it was 8.1%.
Punjab leads tally of Indians who joined Russian Armed forces; Kerala fourth
Though the ‘irregular’ migration from Kerala to Russia has sparked considerations previously, latest developments revealed that Punjab is main within the desk in each unlawful and irregular migration. According to the information out there with the Ministry of External Affairs, the very best variety of Indians who migrated to Russia — to battle within the warfare with Ukraine — had been from Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh.
With terror on the decline in J&Okay, police should now prioritise safeguarding of residents rights: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated on Tuesday (February 18, 2025) that the three new prison legal guidelines must be carried out in Jammu and Kashmir by April. With the decline in terror actions and an improved safety state of affairs, Mr. Shah stated that the police ought to now prioritise safeguarding the rights of residents within the Union Territory.
President Droupadi Murmu sanctions prosecution of AAP chief Satyendar Jain
President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday (February 18, 2025) accorded sanction to prosecute Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief and former Delhi Minister Satyendar Jain in a money-laundering case being investigated by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED), a senior authorities official stated on Friday.
In landmark talks in Riyadh, Russia, U.S. comply with work in the direction of ending Ukraine warfare
Russia and the U.S. on Tuesday (February 18, 2025) agreed to start out working in the direction of ending the warfare in Ukraine and enhancing their diplomatic and financial ties, America’s high diplomat stated after talks that mirrored a rare about-face in U.S. international coverage below President Donald Trump.
European leaders differ on peacekeeping in post-war Ukraine
European leaders failed to achieve a joint place on whether or not they would ship peacekeeping troops to Ukraine, after they mentioned the difficulty of safety ensures for Ukraine and negotiations for an finish to the Russia-Ukraine battle at an emergency summit in Paris on Monday (February 17, 2025). The assembly, convened by French President Emmanuel Macron, was in response to U.S.-Russia talks in Riyadh which left Ukraine and the remainder of Europe out of the negotiating room.
Hamas to launch six hostages on February 22; 4 our bodies of hostages to be handed over on February 20
The six hostages to be launched on Saturday (February 22, 2025) will embody Hisham al-Sayed and Avera Mengisto, who had been held in Gaza earlier than the beginning of warfare there, the Hamas chief in Gaza stated on Tuesday (February 18, 2025).
Tesla posts job openings in India after PM-Musk assembly
Electric car maker Tesla, Inc. on Monday (February 18, 2025) posted 13 job openings in Mumbai, days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the EV agency’s CEO and founder Elon Musk in Washington, DC.
WPL | Mumbai Indians continues domination over Gujarat Giants
The head-to-head document within the WPL grew to become much more embarrassing for the Giants on Tuesday (February 18, 2025) evening. After bowling GG out for 120, MI posted a much-needed win by 5 wickets, with 3.5 overs remaining.
Published – February 19, 2025 07:29 am IST
