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4:08 PM

Dr Reddy's posts net PAT Rs 1,381 cr in third quarter

Dr Reddy's posts net PAT Rs 1,381 crore in third quarter. Total revenue from operations stands at Rs 7,237 crore.

3:38 PM

Money laundering case: ED seizes Rs 36 lakh, BMW SUV from Soren's Delhi's house

The Enforcement Directorate has seized Rs 36 lakh, a BMW SUV and some "incriminating" documents after it searched the Delhi house of Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, official sources said Tuesday.

The federal agency searched the 5/1 Shanti Niketan building of the JMM leader in south Delhi on Monday and camped there for almost 13 hours in order to question him in a money laundering case linked to an alleged land deal case of Jharkhand.

The sources said the ED teams seized about Rs 36 lakh in cash, a Haryana registered BMW SUV under a name that the ED considers "benami" and some "incriminating" documents during the day-long operation.

3:38 PM

Over 950 firms from 50 nations to participate in 13th edition of Indiawood

Over 950 companies from more than 50 countries are likely to participate in the 13th edition of the Indiawood exhibition -- offering products, solutions, and content across entire woodworking and furniture manufacturing -- in February this year.

"Indiawood 2024 will be instrumental in highlighting the scope and aspiration of the woodworking and furniture manufacturing Industry in India," Sonia Prashar, Managing Director, NuernbergMesse India, said in a statement.

The upcoming edition is not only the biggest ever, but also reflects the massive strides the sector has taken in terms of production volumes and technology, Prashar added.

According to the statement, the value of the Indian furniture market is pegged at $32 billion, with a compound annual growth rate of 20-25 per cent.

The potential for exports is huge since India has only a 5 per cent share of the world market.

3:37 PM

"President Muizzu should apologize to India...": Maldives opposition Leader amid diplomatic row

The Maldives Jumhooree Party (JP) leader Qasim Ibrahim called on Maldivian President Mohammed Muizzu to formally apologize to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the people of India, Voice of Maldives, a Maldivian digital news outlet, reported.

"Regarding any country, especially a neighbouring one, we shouldn't speak in a way that affects the relationship. We have an obligation to our state that must be considered. President Solih did consider this obligation and issued a Presidential Decree banning the "India Out" campaign. Now, Yameen is questioning why Muizzu, who participated with him in the India Out Campaign, has not nullified the Presidential Decree," he said.

He added, "The Decree should not be nullified, as it would only result in a loss to the nation. That cannot be done. I would tell Muizzu that it shouldn't be done. Also, I call on President Muizzu to formally apologize to the Indian government and Prime Minister Modi regarding his remarks after the China trip."

3:02 PM

Hemant Soren holds meeting of ruling alliance MLAs at CM residence in Ranchi

Amid the ongoing tussle between Soren and the enforcement directorate, the Jharkhand Chief Minister reached his official residence in Ranchi, a source in the CMO said. Sorein is currently chairing a meeting of the ruling alliance MLAs at the CM House to discuss the present political situation in the state.

3:00 PM

Sanjay Singh involved in creating special purpose vehicle to launder proceeds of crimin excise policy case: ED

The Enforcement Directorate today opposed the bail petition of Aam Aadmi Party leader Sanjay Singh in excise policy case before Delhi High Court. ED alleged that Singh was involved in creating a special purpose vehicle to launder the proceeds of crime that would have been generated from the business arising out of the policy changes as conspired by him and his co-conspirators.

1:36 PM

BJP wins Chandigarh mayoral elections with 16 votes

1:15 PM

Cipher case: Ex-Pak PM Imran Khan sentenced to 10 years in jail

Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan and his close aide Shah Mahmood Qureshi have been sentenced ten years in prison in the cipher case, according to reports.

1:03 PM

BMC Khichdi COVID scam case: Sanjay Raut's brother Sandeep Raut arrives at the ED office for questioning

12:51 PM

Jharkhand Governor reprimands CM Soren citing 'bad attitude' of ruling party

Amid the ongoing communication gap between the Enforcement Directorate and Jharkhand CM Soren, state Governor, CP Radhakrishnan today stated that he has no information about the CM and that the attitude of the ruling party workers is not good. Moreover, Section 144 has been imposed at the Chief Minister's residence, Rajbhavan and ED's office. Earlier, in a letter to ED, Soren said he would record his statement before the agency officials at 1 pm on Wednesday at his residence.

12:48 PM

Money laundering probe: ED seizes Rs 36 lakh, SUV from Jharkhand CM Soren's Delhi house

The Enforcement Directorate today seized Rs 36 lakh, an SUV and some "incriminating" documents from the Delhi residence of Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, an official said. The central began the search at the 5/1 Shanti Niketan residence of the JMM leader in south Delhi on Monday and camped there for almost 13 hours to question Soren concerning a money laundering case linked to an alleged land deal case in Jharkhand.

12:44 PM

Weather woes: 19 Delhi-bound trains delayed, flights disrupted as thick fog reduces visibility

Around 19 Delhi-bound trains are running behind schedule as heavy fog blanketed Delhi-NCR on Tuesday morning. The dense fog has badly impacted visibility, railway officials informed. Jammu Tawi-Delhi Express, Howrah-Delhi Dorontho, Howrah-Delhi Rajdhani Express, Bhubaneswar-Delhi Rajdhani Express, Dibrugarh-Delhi Rajdhani Express and the Puri-Delhi Express, are some of the trains running behind their schedules. Meanwhile, flight operations were also disrupted at the IGI airport delaying several flights and increasing commuter's inconvenience.

12:32 PM

'Land-for-jobs' scam: RJD leader Tejashwi arrives at ED office for questioning

Tejashwi Yadav arrived at the Enforcement Directorate office today for questioning in connection with the money laundering investigation into the alleged land-for-jobs scam. The former Bihar deputy chief minister reached the ED office around 11.35 am, officials said. Tejashwi's father and RJD supremo Lalu Prasad was also questioned by ED for over nine hours on Monday in connection with the same case. On January 19, ED issued fresh summons to question Prasad and his son Tejashwi Yadav.

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