Delhi ACB arrests ex-CPA chief in Rs 650-crore scam

Delhi's anti-corruption branch arrested Dr Vinod Ranga, former CPA head, for alleged corruption in Rs 650-crore medicine procurement irregularities. He faces charges under Prevention of Corruption Act.

Accused in 2009 Kidnapping-Rape Arrested After 17 Years

Delhi police arrested Irshad Ahmed, 42, for the 2009 kidnapping and rape of a minor. He fled to Kuwait, remarried, and was caught upon return. In another case, a 26-year-old was arrested for a 2023 gunpoint rape and blackmail.

School Staff Booked for Communal Disharmony Video

Partur police booked three staffers of a private English-medium school for allegedly promoting communal disharmony through a video of a school annual day function circulated on social media. One arrested.

311 Posts for Visually-Impaired Vacant in Himachal

Himachal health minister Colonel Dhani Ram Shandil announced 311 posts for visually-impaired are vacant; recruitment for 174 posts in final stages. Pension for 100% disabled increased to Rs 3,000.

NGT Extends Stay on Nashik Tree Felling Till Aug 14

The National Green Tribunal has extended its interim ban on tree cutting in Nashik until August 14, rejecting NMC's plea to lift the stay for Kumbh Mela projects. The tribunal criticized the civic body for delays.

Mahajan Files Complaint Over Morphed Photos

Maharashtra Water Resources Minister Girish Mahajan has filed a police complaint over morphed photos circulating on social media, alleging AI-generated images with objectionable text.

BRS will return to power: KTR

BRS working president KTR stated that people are frustrated with Congress rule and asserted BRS will return to power, highlighting past achievements under KCR's leadership.

Vivek Agrawal Named FATF Vice President

Indian bureaucrat Vivek Agrawal has been appointed as the Vice President of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), marking a significant achievement for India in global financial governance.

35 Escape as Bus Burns on NH-16 in Anakapalle

35 passengers had a miraculous escape when a private AC bus caught fire on NH-16 near Regupalem in Anakapalle district. The bus was gutted, but all passengers were safely evacuated.

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