The Bangladeshi national accused in the Saif Ali Khan stabbing case has approached the court. Mohammad Shariful Islam expressed his willingness to plead guilty and sought leniency. The court has asked the prosecution to file its reply and adjourned the hearing. Charges were framed against Islam under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Saif
Mayor Zohran Mamdani has established a new Business Advisory Council. This group includes fifteen prominent business leaders from various sectors. Some major corporate executives declined to join the new council. The council will meet quarterly to offer strategic guidance to the mayor. This initiative aims to foster collaboration between city hall and business leaders.
In a thrilling opening match, Namibia triumphed over South Africa by an eighteen-run margin. Although the hosts set a target of 163 runs, they successfully defended it as their bowlers limited the Proteas to just 145 runs. Dewald Brevis fought valiantly with a score of 75, but it fell short.
India’s foreign exchange reserves reached an all-time high of $729.328 billion. This surge marks eight consecutive weeks of significant increases in reserves. Foreign currency assets and gold holdings were the primary drivers of this substantial rise. Measures to attract overseas dollar inflows contributed to the record accumulation of reserves. The Reserve Bank of India’s interventions
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The recently concluded UNCCD conference in Mongolia set the stage for enhanced global drought resilience with innovative initiatives. Highlighted was a significant $1.3 billion commitment for land restoration and drought resilience projects. The newly introduced Drought Resilience Index will aid nations in evaluating their strategies, while the Drought Resilience Investment Facility seeks to attract public
Delhi Police arrested a couple for allegedly working with Pakistan’s ISI since 2024. They procured Indian SIM cards and sent them to Pakistan via Dubai. The couple provided logistical support and recruited people for espionage activities. Their Pakistani handlers paid them for the SIM cards and sensitive information. Investigations continue to identify more members of
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IndiGo Ventures is investing in Sarvam, an Indian AI company. This investment supports Sarvam’s Series B funding round. The partnership aims to enhance customer experience and operational workflows. Both companies will develop AI applications for a modern airline infrastructure. This collaboration seeks to accelerate innovation and maximize stakeholder value.
