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Gautam Adani denies knowledge of any DOJ quid pro quo offer linked to dismissal of charges against him

Gautam Adani denies knowledge of any DOJ quid pro quo offer linked to dismissal of charges against him

On Wednesday, Indian billionaire Gautam Adani submitted a sworn affidavit affirming that he was not aware of any quid pro quo offer with the US Department of Justice that may have led to the recent dismissal of the indictment against him and his associates on bribery and fraud charges. Adani acknowledged that he had publicly posted on X in November 2024 about the Adani Group’s plans to invest $10 billion and create 15,000 jobs in the United States (REUTERS) Adani’s statement comes amid a tussle between a US District Court and the Justice Department regarding the reasons behind the latter’s refusal to pursue legal action against the Adani group. In his affidavit, Adani acknowledged that he had publicly posted on X in November 2024 about the Adani Group’s plans to invest $10 billion and create 15,000 jobs in the United States. Also Read | Was there quid pro quo for case dismissal: US judge seeks reply from Adani by Jul 15 “When I made this post, the Indictment and SEC Complaint had not yet been …

Kusha Kapila denies patch-up with Samay Raina, says viral photo is fake and altered: ‘Stop minimising women’

Kusha Kapila denies patch-up with Samay Raina, says viral photo is fake and altered: ‘Stop minimising women’

Actor Kusha Kapila has shut down rumours of a reconciliation with comedian Samay Raina after a photo of the two surfaced online and went viral. The image sparked speculation that the two had buried the hatchet following their very public fallout in 2024. However, Kusha has now clarified that the picture is fake and has been digitally altered. In 2024, Samay Raina and Kusha Kapila grabbed headlines after the comedian’s roast of the actor on Ashish Solanki’s show. Reaffirming her stance, she said she was genuinely hurt by the jokes made at her expense and asserted that she shares no friendship with Samay. Kusha urged people to stop trivialising women’s experiences and finally move on from the episode. Kusha Kapila clarifies On Sunday, Kusha took to Instagram Stories to address the viral images linking her with Samay. In a series of posts, the actor-content creator set the record straight, calling out the altered photos. She mentioned that she has no intention of ever appearing on Samay’s show, India’s Got Latent. Reposting one post talking about …

Narottam Mishra says ‘not sad at all’ after BJP denies ticket for Datia bypoll

Narottam Mishra says ‘not sad at all’ after BJP denies ticket for Datia bypoll

BJP leader Narottam Mishra said he is not at all upset over the party denying him a ticket for the Datia assembly bypoll, adding that the BJP has given him a lot. Narottam Mishra says BJP has given him a lot and he is not upset after denied a ticket for Datia bypoll. (X/@ANI) Violence erupted in Datia district, with Mishra’s supporters clashing with police and blocking a national highway after the BJP on Friday announced Ashutosh Tiwari as its candidate for the July 30 bypoll. However, Mishra denied there was any vandalism and said he would speak to the supporters to convince them “Whatever will happen, will be good. Everyone expects a ticket. There is no problem. I am not at all sad. The party has given a lot… There was no vandalism. But we will convince them, they will agree. They are our own workers…”, Mishra told news agency ANI. Also Read | ‘Not the way’: BJP’s Narottam Mishra after supporters turn violent over Datia poll ticket pick BJP rules out change of …

Asunta Lakra alleges threat by Hockey India secretary, Bhola Nath Singh denies

Asunta Lakra alleges threat by Hockey India secretary, Bhola Nath Singh denies

Former India women’s hockey captain and current national selector Asunta Lakra has alleged that Hockey India secretary general and Hockey Jharkhand president Bhola Nath Singh warned her to “stay within her limits” after she questioned whether former coach Sudhir Golla was receiving protection from state hockey officials, per a report by Uthra Ganesan of Sportstar. Lakra has submitted a written complaint to Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren and the state’s Minister for Sports, Youth Affairs and Art & Culture. The complaint, signed by 31 current and former national and international hockey players, alleges that Golla sexually harassed players, used casteist slurs and continued to receive support from officials within Hockey Jharkhand. According to the complaint, individuals who raised concerns over the issue were allegedly threatened and warned against speaking out. Singh rejects allegations Speaking to The Times of India, Lakra claimed Singh called her on May 9 after she began questioning the handling of the allegations. She alleged that he told her to “stay within her limits” and claimed that no one could remove him …

‘Tremendous support in India’: Netanyahu denies US being Israel’s only ally, counters JD Vance

‘Tremendous support in India’: Netanyahu denies US being Israel’s only ally, counters JD Vance

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday said that the country enjoys “tremendous” support in India, as he reacted to claims made by US Vice President JD Vance who had said that the US was Israel’s “only powerful ally”. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu with PM Modi in February this year (X/@narendramodi) In an interview with Fox News, Netanyahu said: “We have some other friends, like a small country called India, you know, it has 1.4 billion people and, boy, do we have tremendous support there.” The Israeli Prime Minister also said that the country gets immense backing from India on Facebook. “You know, I have this Facebook thing, and I have overwhelming support there. I may have many others,” Netanyahu said. India and Israel enjoy a good relationship, and so do Netanyahu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Earlier this year, the Israeli PM referred to his Indian counterpart as a “personal friend” and called India a “global power”. PM Modi paid a state visit to Israel in February and had said that India stood with …

Lohagad Fort murder: Court denies further police custody of Siya and Chetan

Lohagad Fort murder: Court denies further police custody of Siya and Chetan

A court in Vadgaon Maval on Saturday rejected the Pune Rural Police’s request for an extension of police custody for the two accused in the murder of 25-year-old realtor Ketan Agarwal. Judicial Magistrate First Class A.M. Vibhute remanded Siya Goyal and her alleged partner, Chetan Chaudhary, to 14 days of judicial custody until July 16 after their police custody ended. The prosecution had requested an additional three days of police custody, saying investigators needed more time to examine digital evidence recovered from the accused’s mobile phones. Police told the court that the pair allegedly used coded language, nicknames and symbols while communicating. Investigators argued that further questioning was needed to decode the conversations and establish the alleged conspiracy. Defence opposed request The defence argued that the police had already been given enough time to investigate the case and had failed to provide a valid reason for extending police custody. After hearing both sides, the court rejected the prosecution’s request and ordered that both accused remain in judicial custody until July 16. Defence may seek bail …

Farah Khan Ali confirms Sanjay Khan-Zeenat Aman nikah, denies assault allegations

Farah Khan Ali confirms Sanjay Khan-Zeenat Aman nikah, denies assault allegations

Farah Khan Ali has addressed one of Bollywood’s most talked-about controversies involving her father, Sanjay Khan, and actor Zeenat Aman. While confirming that the two were once married, she dismissed allegations that Sanjay physically assaulted Zeenat, calling the claims “hogwash.” Farah Khan Ali on Zeenat Aman-Sanjay Khan affair Sanjay Khan was rumoured to be in a relationship with Zeenat Aman while he was still married to Zarine Khan. Confirming that they even got married, Sanjay’s daughter, Farah Khan Ali, told Vickey Lalwani, “Sanjay Khan and Zeenat Aman had indeed entered into a nikah.” She said the two were married and later divorced according to Muslim customs. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Madras HC denies bail in Vijay’s Jana Nayagan leak case; Chennai police say 1.2 crore watched pirated copy illegally

Madras HC denies bail in Vijay’s Jana Nayagan leak case; Chennai police say 1.2 crore watched pirated copy illegally

The Madras High Court has refused bail to two men accused in the Jana Nayagan leak case, dealing another blow in the investigation into the piracy of actor-turned-politician, now Tamil Nadu’s Chief Minister, Vijay‘s upcoming film. During the hearing, the prosecution told the court that nearly 1.2 crore people had watched the film through illegal pirated copies before it reached theatres. A still of Vijay from Jana Nayagan, Court refuses bail in Jana Nayagan leak case According to a report by The Hindu, the Madras High Court on July 2 refused to grant bail to S. Rajini and Jayaprakash in connection with the leak of Jana Nayagan. Justice C. Kumarappan was told during the hearing that nearly 1.2 crore people had already watched the uncertified film online before authorities managed to curb its circulation. The prosecution alleged that the leak was not accidental but part of a planned operation. They alleged that a freelance film editor copied portions of the film onto a hard drive from an editing studio before piecing them together with the …

SC denies suspension of Pocso sentence, bail to Asaram

SC denies suspension of Pocso sentence, bail to Asaram

The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to consider suspending the sentence of self-styled godman Asaram or releasing him on bail at this stage while agreeing to examine his challenge to a Rajasthan High Court judgment upholding his conviction for sexually assaulting a minor devotee at his Jodhpur ashram in 2013. SC denies suspension of Pocso sentence, bail to Asaram A bench of justices MM Sundresh and Sheel Nagu issued notice to the Rajasthan government on Asaram’s petition challenging the high court verdict but made it clear that no interim relief would be granted without first hearing the state and unless his medical condition demonstrated a grave threat to life. “We are not granting bail now. Subject to hearing the State, we will consider if there is grave necessity to grant bail, like his life is in danger,” observed the bench. The court also declined to suspend the sentence for the present. “We are not considering suspension of sentence. If grave urgency is there, such as danger to life, that is the only factor we will …

Calcutta HC again denies urgent hearing of Abhishek Banerjee’s plea to travel abroad

Calcutta HC again denies urgent hearing of Abhishek Banerjee’s plea to travel abroad

TMC National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee sought an expedited hearing of his appeal seeking relaxation of the May 22 order to allow him to undergo specialised treatment overseas for his eye that was badly affected in a road accident in 2016. | Photo Credit: PTI For the second time, Calcutta High Court on Monday (June 29, 2026) refused a plea for an urgent hearing of a petition filed by Trinamool Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee seeking relaxation of an earlier order barring him to visit abroad for treatment.  Mr. Banerjee had sought an expedited hearing of his appeal seeking relaxation of the May 22 order to allow him to undergo specialised treatment overseas for his eye that was badly affected in a road accident in 2016. However, the request for an urgent hearing of the petition was earlier also refused by the single bench of Justice Saugata Bhattacharya on June 25, 2026.  According to the officials, Mr. Banerjee had sought permission for a seven-day visit outside of India for the treatment. However, the court maintained …