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Raipur, March 25 (IANS) The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Raipur Zonal Office, has delivered a major blow to the illegal online betting syndicate by provisionally attaching properties worth nearly Rs 1,700 crore in the high-profile Mahadev Online Book betting case. ​ In a Provisional Attachment Order (PAO) issued on March 24, 2026, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, the ED has attached 18 luxurious immovable properties in Dubai (UAE) and 2 prime properties in New Del…

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Major telecom firm Bharti Airtel on Wednesday said that its founder and Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal will step down as Chairman of Airtel Africa at the conclusion of the company’s annual general meeting (AGM) in July 2026.The telecom company also announced that Gopal Vittal will be appointed as Non-Executive Chairman of Airtel Africa with effect from the same date.Mittal has served as Chairman of Airtel Africa since its listing in 2019, and the Board acknowledged his…

Mumbai, March 25 (IANS) Actress Sonal Chauhan has expressed her concerns over the disturbing events taking place across the world. The actress said that all of it reflects the cruelty of the times we live in.Taking to her social media account, the actress shared a note expressing her thoughts and deep emotions.She wrote, “To everyone asking if I am ok … By God’s garce I am absolutely fine … but THE WORLD IS NOT !!! I’ve been deeply disturbed by what has been happening in the world. A l…

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) Air India and Air India Express will operate a total of 30 scheduled and non-scheduled flights to and from West Asia on Monday, even as services on several routes remain limited, according to an official statement issued by the airline.Taking to social media platform X, the airline announced, “Air India and Air India Express will together operate 30 scheduled and non-scheduled flights, to and from the West Asia region on 23 March 2026.”Both carriers will continue their…

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) Air India and Air India Express will operate a total of 30 scheduled and non-scheduled flights to and from West Asia on March 23, even as services on several routes remain limited, according to an official statement issued by the airline.Both carriers will continue their scheduled operations to Jeddah, with a total of 10 flights between India and the Saudi Arabian city. Air India will operate one return service each from Delhi and Mumbai, while Air India Express will r…

Washington, March 22 (IANS) India’s economic momentum is facing a fresh strain as the ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran disrupts its deep-rooted ties with the Gulf, a key pillar of trade, energy supplies, and remittances, according to a New York Times report.Only weeks ago, India appeared well placed among major economies, with strong growth, stable inflation, and robust reserves. But its growing economic integration with the Gulf — long seen as an advantage — is now emerging as a vulnerability…

New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Former general secretary of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) Kushal Das passed away here on Friday at the age of 66. He is survived by his wife and two sons. Das, who served the federation for 12 years, took charge as the AIFF general secretary in November 2010. Before joining AIFF, Das served as the chief financial officer of the International Cricket Council (ICC) in Dubai.He oversaw landmark events and structural changes that helped raise the profile of the …

Mumbai, March 13 (IANS) Actress and author Lisa Ray, on Friday, spoke about the emotional impact of the recent tensions and events unfolding in Dubai, further sharing a reflective note on about uncertainty, resilience and the role of art in difficult times. Sharing her thoughts on her social media account, Lisa wrote, “A few years ago, I opened a quiet corner of the internet to share poetry. Words have always been my refuge — the place I go when clarity disappears and language is the only st…

New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) The government on Thursday said that flight operations by Indian carriers to and from Riyadh have resumed, as it closely monitors the evolving situation in the West Asia region.The Ministry of Civil Aviation said it is closely monitoring the evolving situation and its impact on air travel between India and countries in the region. Airlines are undertaking necessary operational adjustments in view of the prevailing conditions to ensure passenger safety and the orderly c…

New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Even after winning gold in the women’s 100m T35 event, 2024 Paralympics double bronze medallist Preethi Pal was disappointed after she couldn’t deliver her personal best at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix here, having done that consistently for a month while practicing, and said she is already looking at ways to improve in the upcoming races.The Indian para sprinter clocked 14.46 seconds to claim the top spot at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix at the Jawaharl…