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Alia Bhatt's Ex-Personal Assistant Arrested, Cheated Actress Of Rs76 Lakh Using Fake Bills | News18
Juhu Police have arrested Vedika Prakash Shetty, former personal assistant to Alia Bhatt. She has been accused of allegedly swindling money from Bhatt’s production house – Eternal Sunshine Productions Pvt Ltd – and from the actress’ accounts. Reportedly, Shetty had fraudulently obtained more than Rs 76 lakh from these two accounts using fake bills.While the investigation is underway and more details are awaited, Alia or her team has not issued any statement regarding the matter as of now. The actress’ mother, Soni Razdan, had filed a complaint against Shetty earlier this year with th
Bharat Bandh today: Public services likely to be hit; 10 things to know about nationwide strike
Ten central trade unions have called for a nationwide strike, Bharat Bandh, on Wednesday, supported by rural and agricultural labor organizations. The unions are protesting government policies favoring big businesses at the expense of workers and farmers. They are demanding better wages, more government jobs, and opposing new labor codes, potentially disrupting public transport and services.
'I stay in Delhi for two or three days only': Nitin Gadkari says he prefers to leave early; explains why
Union minister Nitin Gadkari voiced concerns about Delhi's escalating pollution, impacting public health and life expectancy. Speaking at 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0' tree plantation drive, he emphasised the urgent need to curb vehicle emissions. Gadkari highlighted government initiatives promoting alternative fuels like ethanol, large-scale plantation drives, and utilising waste in road construction.
Jane Street row: Congress says ₹44,000 crore of ordinary investors siphoned off to U.S. under government’s nose
Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate questions what regulatory institutions and Ministers, including the PM, were doing while the American hedge fund was ‘robbing Indian investors’. The ₹44,000 cr. figure is only for a two-year period and the total amount could be much more as the firm has operated here for five years, she says
Crippled and cornered: Pakistan Navy left exposed and humiliated as India's Operation Sindoor triumphs
Weeks after Operation Sindoor, Pakistan’s Navy remains missing from its own seas. Once a chest-thumping arm of its military bluff, the force today is in complete disarray tied down by decaying warships, failed Chinese technology, a hollow submarine arm and collapsing morale. As India’s naval arm flexed full-spectrum dominance from stealth strikes to deep-sea surveillance Pakistan’s naval fleet was nowhere to be seen.
AI-171 crash takes center stage at Parliamentary panel meeting as MPs grill aviation bosses over safety
The Parliament's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Tuesday met with top officials from the Civil Aviation Ministry and representatives from major airlines in the aftermath of the Air India Ahmedabad plane crash and to discuss the issues concerning the aviation sector lately. Committee members raised concerns over the June 12 Air India Flight AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad and the sudden surge in flight fares from Srinagar following the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22.
India set to roll out Tejas Mk-1A fighter jet: Key features, firepower and strategic significance explained
India is set to take a significant step in its long-term defence indigenisation journey as Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) prepares to roll out the first Tejas Mk-1A fighter jet from its Nashik facility by the end of July 2025. The aircraft is the most advanced version of the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) programme so far, developed for the Indian Air Force (IAF) as a multirole frontline fighter tailored for a dual-front threat scenario involving both China and Pakistan.
'Business-like approach unlikely to succeed': India cautions UNGA over Afghanistan; abstains on draft resolution
India abstained from the UNGA resolution on Afghanistan, emphasizing that a conventional approach won't achieve desired outcomes for the Afghan people. India's UN envoy, P Harish, advocated for a balanced strategy that combines incentives and disincentives, as punitive measures alone are unlikely to succeed. He also highlighted the need to prevent terrorist groups from exploiting Afghan territory, referencing Pakistan's role.
Defense manufacturing can drive India's rise as global power: Ram Madhav
Ram Madhav emphasises India's need to reorient its focus towards its neighborhood and the Global South amidst global turmoil. He advocates for prioritising technology and economic growth, aiming for 9-10% sustained growth, and capitalising on defense manufacturing. Madhav also highlights the importance of 'Brand Bharat,' promoting Indian values like democracy and consensus-driven governance, or 'dharmocracy,' on the global stage.
Centre plans 'battery passport' to boost EV safety, quality & exports
India is set to introduce a "Battery Passport" regime to provide detailed information about EV batteries, including origin, performance, and lifecycle, embedded in a QR code. This initiative, driven by safety concerns and the need to improve quality standards, aims to boost EV exports and support the battery swapping policy.
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