Gautam Adani. File
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U.S. SEC seeks help from Law Ministry to serve complaint to Gautam Adani, nephew Sagar in Adani bribery case
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has requested assistance from Indian authorities in its investigation of Adani Group founder Gautam Adani and his nephew Sagar Adani over alleged securities fraud and a $265 million bribery scheme, a court filing showed on Tuesday (February 18, 2025).
Gyanesh Kumar to take over as CEC on February 19; Supreme Court to hear plea against law under which he was appointed
Senior Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar would take over as the 26th Chief Election Commissioner of India (CEC) on February 19, a day when the Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a petition challenging the law under which he was appointed CEC by a three-member panel led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Rahul Gandhi says it is ‘disrespectful and discourteous’ to appoint the CEC at midnight, makes his dissent note public
The Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday asserted that the midnight appointment of Gyanesh Kumar as the new Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) was “discourteous and disrespectful” when the process of appointment and the composition of the selection committee itself was being challenged before the Supreme Court.
Slight dip in unemployment rate in urban areas: survey
The unemployment rate in the urban areas of the country was 6.4% for the period of October to December 2024 for persons of age 15 years and above, according to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation in New Delhi on Tuesday (February 18, 2025). For male, the the unemployment rate was 5.8% during the period, while for female it was 8.1%.
Punjab leads tally of Indians who joined Russian Armed forces; Kerala fourth
Though the ‘irregular’ migration from Kerala to Russia has sparked concerns in the past, recent developments revealed that Punjab is leading in the table in both illegal and irregular migration. According to the data available with the Ministry of External Affairs, the highest number of Indians who migrated to Russia — to fight in the war with Ukraine — were from Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh.
With terror on the decline in J&K, police must now prioritise safeguarding of citizens rights: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Tuesday (February 18, 2025) that the three new criminal laws should be implemented in Jammu and Kashmir by April. With the decline in terror activities and an improved security scenario, Mr. Shah said that the police should now prioritise safeguarding the rights of citizens in the Union Territory.
President Droupadi Murmu sanctions prosecution of AAP leader Satyendar Jain
President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday (February 18, 2025) accorded sanction to prosecute Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former Delhi Minister Satyendar Jain in a money-laundering case being investigated by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED), a senior government official said on Friday.
In landmark talks in Riyadh, Russia, U.S. agree to work towards ending Ukraine war
Russia and the U.S. on Tuesday (February 18, 2025) agreed to start working towards ending the war in Ukraine and improving their diplomatic and economic ties, America’s top diplomat said after talks that reflected an extraordinary about-face in U.S. foreign policy under President Donald Trump.
European leaders differ on peacekeeping in post-war Ukraine
European leaders failed to reach a joint position on whether they would send peacekeeping troops to Ukraine, after they discussed the issue of security guarantees for Ukraine and negotiations for an end to the Russia-Ukraine conflict at an emergency summit in Paris on Monday (February 17, 2025). The meeting, convened by French President Emmanuel Macron, was in response to U.S.-Russia talks in Riyadh which left Ukraine and the rest of Europe out of the negotiating room.
Hamas to release six hostages on February 22; four bodies of hostages to be handed over on February 20
The six hostages to be released on Saturday (February 22, 2025) will include Hisham al-Sayed and Avera Mengisto, who were held in Gaza before the start of war there, the Hamas leader in Gaza said on Tuesday (February 18, 2025).
Tesla posts job openings in India after PM-Musk meeting
Electric vehicle maker Tesla, Inc. on Monday (February 18, 2025) posted thirteen job openings in Mumbai, days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the EV firm’s CEO and founder Elon Musk in Washington, DC.
WPL | Mumbai Indians continues domination over Gujarat Giants
The head-to-head record in the WPL became even more embarrassing for the Giants on Tuesday (February 18, 2025) night. After bowling GG out for 120, MI posted a much-needed win by five wickets, with 3.5 overs remaining.
Published – February 19, 2025 07:29 am IST
