Andhra ties up with World Economic Forum to launch Centre for Energy and Cyber Resilience in Amaravati
The state government has sanctioned Rs 36 crore for a period of three years to support the centre's activities.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Indian Express
17 minutes ago
- Indian Express
On ED's plea, Bombay High Court sets aside magistrate's order accepting EOW's closure report in Topsgrup case
The Bombay High Court on Wednesday set aside a magistrate court's September 2022 decision of accepting a closure report filed by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) in a case against Topsgrup Services and Solution Limited. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) had relied on the EOW's case to register a money laundering case against Amit Chandole, a close aide of Shiv Sena minister Pratap Sarnaik, and had subsequently probed the leader. Ramesh Iyer, a former employee of Topsgrup and the original complainant, had informed the magistrate that he had no objection to the closure report, claiming that his complaint was filed 'due to a misunderstanding.' The court had then accepted the report, prompting the ED to challenge the decision before the high court. The ED's case was based on an FIR registered on October 28, 2020, based on Iyer's complaint. He had alleged that Topsgrup defrauded the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) of Rs 175 crore. As per the ED, the MMRDA contract awarded to Topsgrup was facilitated by Sarnaik, who allegedly received kickbacks of at least Rs 7 crore. On Wednesday, a single-judge bench of Justice Madhav Jamdar – while allowing the ED's plea – noted that the magistrate 'didn't apply mind' to the 'C' summary report (closure report) and it was accepted solely on the ground that the complainant had given no objection. The EOW had filed the C-summary report in January 2022. The order of the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate court, dated September 14, 2022, noted the EOW's submission that after reviewing witness statements and relevant documents, it concluded that no cognizable offence could be made out. The high court bench has now sent the matter back to the magistrate court, directing it to reconsider the C-summary report filed by the EOW expeditiously. The high court clarified that it had not examined the merits of the closure report and that all contentions of the parties remained 'expressly kept open.' Justice Jamdar noted that the magistrate was duty bound to apply his/her mind to the facts of the case, the closure report and accompanying material before passing an order, either accepting the report, rejecting it and taking cognisance of the offence and initiating proceedings, or ordering further investigation. 'A bare perusal of said Order dated September 14, 2022 shows that the 'C' Summary Report is accepted without application of mind and only on the ground that the First Informant has given no objection,' the high observed. The bench further noted that the question of whether the case needs to be committed to the special court under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) would arise only if the magistrate rejects the closure report and initiates proceedings. Accordingly, the high court sent the case back to the magistrate for reconsideration and disposed of the ED's plea.
News18
18 minutes ago
- News18
This Groom Ditched Car For Helicopter, Internet Calls It ‘Fifty Shades Desi Style'
Last Updated: A groom in Rajasthan recreated a famous helicopter scene from Fifty Shades of Grey to make his bride's 'vidaai' extra special. Rajasthan weddings are known for being grand, where families often go above and beyond to welcome the bride. A groom has now recreated a famous scene from Fifty Shades of Grey. To make his bride's 'vidaai' extra special, he booked a helicopter and the video of this has left everyone's jaw dropped. In the Hollywood film, Christian Grey takes his girlfriend, Anastasia Steele, on a helicopter ride, and this groom did something similar for his bride after their wedding. The video shows the bride dressed in her traditional wedding clothes, smiling happily inside the helicopter. The groom looks excited and is seen capturing everyone inside the cabin, including the pilot and other family members, sitting behind with the bride. The Instagram page sharing the video wrote, 'Christian Grey from Rajasthan. If the helicopter scene from Fifty Shades of Grey had been made in Rajasthan." A similar scene was seen in Uttar Pradesh earlier this year, where a farmer from Jhansi made headlines by bringing his son's bride home in a helicopter. After earning Rs 50 lakh by selling crops, the farmer decided to make the wedding extra special. As the helicopter flew over the village, everyone came out to watch the rare and grand moment. Once the helicopter landed, the women of the family performed traditional rituals to welcome the new bride. Groom's father, Deepchandra, speaking with ETV Bharat, said, 'To make the dream of the elders come true, we tried to bring home the bride in a helicopter in all the weddings held in the family till now, but somehow, it could not materialise. This year, we had a bumper crop, which helped in bringing the bride in a helicopter." Groom Abhishek shared that using a helicopter for the wedding reception was a joint decision made with the support of everyone in the family. He said they wanted to celebrate in a grand way so that other villagers also feel encouraged to do something special and help the village become known. The bride, Jyoti, said she never imagined that one day she would travel to her new home in a helicopter. She felt thankful to her in-laws for making such a big effort to give her this special experience.
News18
18 minutes ago
- News18
Tata Tech Dividend 2025: Rs 11.70 Total Payout, Record Date Set For June 16
Last Updated: Tata Tech has fixed Monday, June 16, 2025, as the Record Date to determine the eligibility of shareholders for the proposed dividend. Tata Technologies has set June 16 as the record date for special and final dividend. Tata Tech Dividend 2025: Tata Technologies Ltd has announced a final dividend of Rs 8.35 per share and a one-time special dividend of Rs 3.35 per share, taking the total dividend payout to Rs 11.70 per equity share for the financial year ended March 31, 2025. The dividend is subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM). The decision was initially recommended by the company's Board of Directors during a meeting held on April 25, 2025. Tata Technologies Special And Final Dividend 2025 Record Date The company has fixed Monday, June 16, 2025, as the Record Date to determine the eligibility of shareholders for the proposed dividend. According to Tata Technologies' regulatory filing, if the dividend is approved at the AGM, payment—after deduction of applicable taxes—will be made on or after the third working day following the conclusion of the AGM. Tata Tech Q4 FY25 Results Tata Technologies posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 188.87 crore in the fourth quarter ended on March 31, 2025 (Q4 FY25), up 20.12 per cent from Rs 157.24 crore in the year-ago period. During the quarter under review, revenue from operations of the Tata Group firm came at Rs 1,285.65 crore, registering a marginal drop of 1.18 per cent as compared to Rs 1,301.05 crore in the corresponding period last expenses during the March 2025 quarter shed 0.57 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 1,088.20 crore. Tata Tech secured a marquee engagement worth over $500 million, contributing to a total of 17 large deals closed during the year. The number of clients generating $1 million+ revenue grew to 44, reflecting strong client retention and expansion. As of March 2025, the company reported zero debt and cash & equivalents of $174.7 million, positioning it well for future investments in innovation and capacity building. First Published: June 14, 2025, 14:04 IST
