Chennai, July 12 (IANS) Former Tamil Nadu Minister E.V. Velu said on Sunday that he would appear before the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) on July 15 for questioning in connection with the alleged Rs 3.23 crore Highways Department tender irregularities case, rejecting allegations that his recent visit to Singapore was an attempt to evade the investigation. Speaking to reporters after arriving in Chennai from Singapore, Velu added that he had already informed the investigatin…
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Chennai, July 9 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu Police have issued a look out circular (LOC) against Singapore-based businessman Lakshmana Perumal in connection with the alleged attempt to bribe a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) MLA to vote against the state government during a proposed Assembly move, as investigators widen their probe into the high-profile case. According to police, Lakshmana Perumal, who is believed to be staying in Singapore, is suspected to have played a significant role in the alleged…
Chennai, July 8 (IANS) The Madras High Court on Wednesday granted conditional anticipatory bail to DMK MLA V. Senthil Balaji and his brother, Ashok Kumar, in connection with a case alleging an attempt to bribe a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) MLA with Rs 35 crore to influence his vote during the proposed no-confidence motion against the Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker.Justice P. Ilanthiraiyan granted anticipatory bail to both petitioners subject to conditions, directing them to appear before the inv…
Amsterdam, July 6 (IANS) India’s rising squash star Amarya Bajaj delivered a sensational performance to capture the Dutch Junior Open 2026 Under-13 Boys’ title, overcoming a series of world-class opponents, including Daniel Stevenson of England, 3-1 in the final.The young Indian showcased remarkable composure, skill, and mental strength as he defeated players from the world’s leading squash nations on his path to the championship.Amarya began his campaign with a convincing 3-0 victory over…
New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) Falling global crude oil prices are giving the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and several other Asian central banks greater flexibility to focus on supporting economic growth, as lower energy costs ease inflationary pressures and improve external balances, according to Standard Chartered’s Weekly Market View report.The bank said the decline in oil prices is providing “disinflationary relief” across much of Asia, reducing the urgency for policymakers to keep interest rates e…
Singapore, July 5 (IANS) Indian Naval Ships (INS) Udaygiri, INS Shakti and INS Kavaratti of the Eastern Fleet on Sunday concluded their port call at Singapore, made as part of the Indian Navy’s operational deployment to the region. The Indian warships’ deployment reaffirmed the maritime partnership between the two nations and a shared commitment to a secure, stable and collaborative maritime domain, according to an Indian Navy statement.”Eastern Fleet ships, INS Udaygiri, INS Shakti and INS Kava…
Islamabad, July 5 (IANS) Investigators in Pakistan probing the abduction and gangrape of two foreign women have begun examining a fresh line of investigation, as the suspicion is now centring on a possible cryptocurrency-related dispute behind the high-profile case, according to local media reports. Muhammad Raza Dar, one of the principal accused, is a relative of Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. Some reports also suggest that Raza Dar is a grandson of Ishaq Dar.T…
Singapore, July 2 (IANS) Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet Ships – INS Udaygiri, INS Shakti and INS Kavaratti – have arrived at the Changi Naval Base in Singapore as part of their operational deployment to South East Asia, reaffirming India’s commitment to strengthening maritime partnership between the two nations. The High Commission of India in Singapore noted that naval ships’ visit to Singapore demonstrates India’s commitment to strengthening maritime partnership in the region in line with its Act…
Seoul, July 1 (IANS) Seoul’s antitrust watchdog said on Wednesday it has launched an investigation into US-based Google, as well as its Singaporean and South Korean offices, over allegations of violations of the fair trade law involving game developers on its app marketplace.The Fair Trade Commission (FTC) said its examiners’ report showed Google has abused its dominance in the Android marketplace, with related sales totalling US$9.21 billion. Under the law, the watchdog may impose a fine of up …
New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transaction volumes rose 23 per cent (year-on-year) to 22.72 billion in June, while UPI transaction value surged 20 per cent to Rs 28.92 lakh crore last month, according to data released by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) on Wednesday.On an average basis, UPI processed around 757 million transactions daily in June, with average daily transaction value standing at about Rs 96,405 crore.In May, UPI transaction volumes …