Ahmedabad, Aug 6 (IANS) Gujarat Police have successfully dismantled an illegal call centre operating in the Hansol area of Ahmedabad, which was targeting American citizens through a fraudulent loan scheme. The action has drawn praise from the United States (US), highlighting the growing cooperation between Indian and American law enforcement agencies in tackling cybercrime.Reacting to the development, the U.S. Embassy in India issued a statement lauding the Gujarat Police for their swift and dec…

Mumbai, Aug 6 (IANS) SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey on Wednesday termed media reports about curbing weekly expiries as “speculative”.”I am not aware of any such communication. Media reports are speculative, what we have been saying is out in the open,” the SEBI Chairman said.He added that reforms are needed, but the nature of those reforms is determined through a process.Following his statement, BSE shares entered the green zone after declining during the morning hours. BSE shares were trading…

Bengaluru, Aug 6 (IANS) Slamming the Karnataka government for criticising his efforts to expedite the inauguration of the Yellow Line Metro project, Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya said on Wednesday, “This is Modi’s era, everything happens quickly, and delay is the Congress party’s legacy.”Speaking to the media in New Delhi, Tejasvi Surya said, “I belong to a new generation, and I want projects to be completed swiftly. The era of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi laying foundation stones an…

Koppal (Karnataka), Aug 6 (IANS) The murder of a youth has taken a serious turn, with outfits calling for a bandh in Koppal district on August 8. Tension continues to grip the region as the crime of passion has taken a communal dimension.The victim, 27-year-old Gavisiddappa, was murdered in front of a mosque in Koppal city on August 3.Police have arrested the main accused, Sadiq Hussain, along with three of his associates in connection with the incident.Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Legi…

Dehradun, Aug 6 (IANS) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday reached the cloudburst-hit Uttarkashi region and met the families of those affected by the devastating mudslide, triggered by flash floods. He assured the affected families of all possible assistance in this difficult hour and also sought to comfort them by embracing and hugging them.Taking to X handle, Uttarakhand CM wrote, “In Dharaali (Uttarkashi), I met with the families of those affected by the disaster and…

Chennai, Aug 6 (IANS) The Madras High Court on Wednesday imposed a total fine of Rs 30,000 on the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for seeking additional time to file its counter-affidavit in three petitions challenging searches conducted at the premises of film producer Akash Bhaskaran and businessman Vikram Ravindran.A division bench of Justices M.S. Ramesh and V. Laksminarayanan noted that during an earlier hearing, the court had granted the ED more time to file its counter as a “last opportunity…

New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) tested 86,401 food samples for pesticide residues between 2022 and 2025, the government informed the Parliament on Wednesday.In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha, Prataprao Jadhav, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, stated that “2.8 per cent samples” were found to exceed the limits.“FSSAI through its regional offices and State/UT Food Safety authorities undertakes regular surveillance, mon…

Jaipur, Aug 6 (IANS) Rajasthan Education and Panchayati Raj Minister Madan Dilawar has announced a complete ban on the purchase of foreign-manufactured goods by the Education, Panchayati Raj, and Sanskrit Education Departments. Minister Dilawar emphasised that this initiative aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Make in India’ campaign.He said the move is aimed at boosting the use of Indian-made goods and supporting the domestic economy.However, if a foreign-made item is deemed essential …

Mumbai, Aug 6 (IANS) As many as 51 tourists from Maharashtra stranded in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, after heavy rainfall and cloudburst are safe, said officials here on Wednesday. According to the State Emergency Operations Center, of the 51 tourists, 11 are from Nanded district and 40 from other districts.“The Maharashtra government is ready to provide necessary assistance to the tourists stranded in Uttarakhand and is contacting the tourists. For this, the state government is in communication …

New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday dedicated the newly-constructed Kartavya Bhavan to the nation, asserting that this new construction reflects the Centre’s commitment to building a ‘Viksit’ and ‘Atmanirbhar’ India.He inaugurated the Kartavya Bhavan-03 at Kartavya Path in New Delhi earlier in the day and also visited an exhibition related to the construction of the Kartavya Bhavan-03, showcasing the building’s modern features and highlighting the aspects of the bui…