New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) The National Commission for Women (NCW) on Monday summoned comedian Pranit More, Himanshu Jangra, and Madhur Virli in connection with alleged objectionable content circulating on social media that is said to be detrimental to the dignity of women.The matter is scheduled for hearing on June 22 at 4:00 P.M. at the NCW office in New Delhi.The controversy stems from a video shared by Pranit More featuring a crowd-work interaction in which 22-year-old Himanshu Jangra alleged…
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New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) Residents of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR), grappling with hot and humid weather conditions, may soon find some respite as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms over the next few days. Meanwhile, Delhi’s air quality continued to remain in the “poor” category. According to the weather department, Delhi, along with neighbouring cities such as Noida, Gurugram and Ghaziabad, is likely to experience c…
New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) India will host the 11th BRICS Energy Ministers’ Meeting on June 25–26 in Gurugram, on the outskirts of the national capital, under its BRICS Chairship 2026, according to an official statement issued on Sunday.The meeting will bring together Energy Ministers and senior officials from all BRICS member countries to advance cooperation on energy security, sustainability, and innovation.India’s BRICS Chairship in 2026 is guided by the overarching theme “Building for Resil…
New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) In a significant breakthrough, the Delhi Police have arrested two accused persons in a major online investment fraud case involving cheating of approximately Rs 80 lakh on the pretext of high returns from stock market investments. During the investigation, stocks worth around Rs 25 lakh were also frozen, and a detailed money trail has been established linking the accused to multiple beneficiary accounts.According to the press release issued by the police, “The complai…
Hyderabad, June 20 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has auctioned as many as 23 immovable properties worth approximately Rs 159 crore linked to alleged financial fraud accused Nowhera Shaik, the Heera Group of Companies, and associated entities, marking a significant step towards compensating thousands of investors, who were allegedly duped across the country, the agency said on Saturday.Shaik is the chief of Heera Group of companies.The ED said that the auction was conducted through Meta…
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) The Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi — who turned 56 on Friday — has assets worth Rs 20.4 crore, including stock investments, mutual funds, and sovereign gold bonds, according to his affidavit filed for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.The affidavit — submitted to the Election Commission — provides details of Gandhi’s financial holdings as of March 15, 2024.According to the data, his total movable assets were valued at Rs 9.25 crore, while immovab…
Chandigarh, June 18 (IANS) The Haryana government has put in place a comprehensive, multi‑layered security framework to ensure the peaceful, fair and transparent conduct of the National Eligibility‑cum‑Entrance Test (NEET‑UG 2026), scheduled for June 21. On the directions of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, the government, district administrations and the police have rolled out special arrangements to safeguard the sanctity of the examination and provide candidates with a safe environme…
Chandigarh, June 12 (IANS) Haryana Industries Minister Rao Narbir Singh on Friday said Gurugram is expected to witness significant relief from waterlogging during the monsoon, as corrective measures have been carried out at all 158 locations identified as vulnerable to flooding last year.Addressing gatherings after laying foundation stones of development projects of Rs 16 crore in Maidawas and Dhumaspur villages under the Gurugram Municipal Corporation, he said the government is committed to acc…
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) The National Commission for Women (NCW) has summoned comedians Pranit More and Himanshu Jangra to appear before the panel on June 22 over alleged objectionable remarks against women and the Rs 370 biryani controversy. Taking suo motu cognisance of widely reported and viral video footage of an incident during a stand-up comedy show held in Gurugram, the commission expressed concern over the content of the viral video and the manner in which the alleged conduct was trivia…
New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) In its ongoing probe into alleged large-scale fraud against homebuyers, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed its 11th charge sheet in cases related to alleged cheating, diversion of funds and financial irregularities by real estate developers, an official statement said on Monday.The latest charge sheet has been filed against M/s Ninex Developers Ltd. and one of its Directors in connection with a housing project located in Gurugram, Haryana, the statement …