Robert Vadra, brother-in-law of Congress President Rahul Gandhi, was on Wednesday questioned for over three hours by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with a money laundering case.


Vadra questioned for over 3 hours in money laundering case


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A massive fire engulfed a showroom-cum-godown of a premier footwear company here in Kerala on Wednesday. No casualties have been reported.


Major fire engulfs footwear showroom in Kochi


The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday carried out searches at six places in multiple cities in connection with a case of money laundering it registered against the former Chairman and directors of the IL&FS, officials said.


IL&FS probe: ED registers case, carries out raids at 6 places


Harvey Weinstein, the disgraced Hollywood mogul arrested on rape charges last May, has responded to a story on actress Gwyneth Paltrow's "Shakespeare in Love" casting story.


Weinstein issues 'strange' denial to Gwyneth Paltrow's story


Robert Vadra, who skipped the Enforcement Directorate (ED) questioning a day ago citing poor health on Wednesday deposed before the agency in connection with a money laundering case.


Vadra appears for ED questioning in money laundering case


The Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved the promulgation of the Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Ordinance, 2019 to prevent chit fund scams and protect small investors.


Cabinet clears ordinance to check unregulated deposit schemes


After recovering from devastating floods last year, Kerala is expecting 5-10 per cent increase in tourists' arrival in 2019 and its revenue from the sector is expected to grow by about 3-6 per cent in the current year, an official said here on Tuesday.


Kerala expects 5-10% increase in tourist footfall in 2019


The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday moved the Delhi High Court seeking custodial interrogation of corporate lobbyist Deepak Talwar in connection with a Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) case.


Custodial interrogation of Deepak Talwar sought in foreign funding case


Robert Vadra, who was summoned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for questioning in connection with a money laundering case, did not depose before the agency on Tuesday citing poor health.


Vadra skips ED summons citing poor health


Chinese tech giant Huawei has been involved in "a pattern of dubious tactics" to steal technology from its rivals, particularly Apple's China-based suppliers, The Information has claimed.


Huawei involved in stealing Apple trade secrets: Report


During its 18-month-long investigation into disinformation and "fake news", a committee of the UK Parliament invited Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to appear before it three times. Zuckerberg didn't show up once.


Why Facebook was labelled 'digital gangsters' by UK lawmakers


The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned Robert Vadra, brother-in-law of Congress President Rahul Gandhi, on Tuesday in connection with the probe into a money laundering case involving a London property worth 1.9 million pound.


ED summons Vadra again in money laundering case


Lashing out at Facebook for behaving like "digital gangsters" in the online world, a UK parliamentary committee concluded that the social networking giant intentionally and knowingly violated both data privacy and anti-competition laws.


Facebook behaving like 'digital gangsters': UK parliamentary report


DMK President M.K. Stalin on Monday demanded the registration of a case against the US-based Cognizant Technology Solutions for bribing Tamil Nadu government officials in an effort to secure construction permits.


Register case against Cognizant for bribing TN officials: Stalin


The Delhi government has cancelled the Fire Safety Certificate issued to 14 more guest houses in Karol Bagh, after a fire tragedy in a hotel last week, taking the number of establishments being shut for violating safety norms to 71 in four days.


14 guest houses in Karol Bagh shut for violating fire safety norms


Facial recognition video technology has led to recovery of a million dollar painting, stolen from an art gallery in Moscow, and the thief's arrest, according to authorities in Moscow, the Russian capital.


video surveillance tech helps recover $1 mn Russian painting


Even though Cognizant Technology Solutions has resolved with the US authorities the case of bribing Tamil Nadu government officials with $2 million, the Directorate of Vigilance & Anti-Corruption (DVAC) can start a probe to find out the corrupt officials, said serving and a retired top official of DVAC.


TN anti-corruption bureau can probe Cognizant paying bribe to TN officials


Disturbed after the deadly Pulwama attack, filmmaker Hansal Mehta says Pakistan's complicity in the business of terrorism should come to an end.


Pakistan's complicity in business of terrorism must end: Hansal Mehta


Two men who were being questioned in connection with an attack reported by "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett, have been released without charge, the Chicago Police Department said.


2 arrested for attacking 'Empire' actor, released


Celebrities like Amitabh Bachchan, Lata Mangeshkar and Rajinikanth have condemned the terror attack on the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district.


Enough is enough: Celebrities express anger over Pulwama attack


In a major blow to Congress President Rahul Gandhi's brother-in-law Robert Vadra, who was questioned twice by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money laundering case involving the Bikaner land deal, the agency on Friday attached the properties related to his company Skylight Hospitality in Delhi.

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