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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 …

Teacher, who was sacked for joining CJP’s Delhi protest, ‘gets job back’ after cockroach party challenges dismissal

Teacher, who was sacked for joining CJP’s Delhi protest, ‘gets job back’ after cockroach party challenges dismissal

The suspension order issued against Sulekha Dalal, a Haryana teacher and supporter of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), was revoked after the party publicly condemned the action, a CJP spokesperson claimed. The suspension notice was released on Wednesday (June 10), days after she attended the party’s protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. CJP’s spokesperson, however, posted on X later that the suspension was ‘revoked’. Suspension notice targeted at CJP supporter revoked following the party’s public condemnation of threatening people’s “right to protest” (Reuters) “Very happy to inform you all that Sulekha Dalal’s suspension was revoked about 40 minutes ago. Better sense has prevailed. This is a victory for every teacher, student and citizen who believes that no one should be punished for peacefully standing with the youth and asking questions,” CJP spokesperson Saurav Das wrote on X. Also Read I Rohtak teacher suspended days after taking part in CJP protest in Delhi Dalal’s suspension As previously reported by HT, an order was issued by the district elementary education officer (DEEO), Bijender Hooda, stating that …

Melania Trump Wins Dismissal of Author Michael Wolff’s Lawsuit

Melania Trump Wins Dismissal of Author Michael Wolff’s Lawsuit

US judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by author Michael Wolff against First Lady Melania Trump. (File Photo) A US judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by author Michael Wolff against First Lady Melania Trump, ruling that the case was brought too early and in the wrong way, according to The Guardian. US District Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil said Wolff was asking the court to rule in advance that he would win if Melania Trump sued him for defamation. “That is not how the federal courts work,” she said in her decision. Wolff had filed the case in an attempt to block a possible billion-dollar defamation lawsuit from the first lady over comments he made linking her to Jeffrey Epstein. In her ruling, Vyskocil said Wolff’s claim under anti-SLAPP laws was “preemptive” and not properly placed before the court. She said while there was a “real dispute” between both sides, it must be handled through the normal legal process. “The plaintiff asks for a declaration that, if the first lady sues him, he deserves to …

‘Indiscipline can’t go unpunished’: Chhattisgarh High Court upholds dismissal of cop absent for 434 days | Legal News

‘Indiscipline can’t go unpunished’: Chhattisgarh High Court upholds dismissal of cop absent for 434 days | Legal News

4 min readNew DelhiMay 1, 2026 04:00 PM IST The Chhattisgarh High Court has upheld the termination of a police constable who remained absent from duty for 434 days following a transfer, ruling that this type of “indiscipline” cannot go “unpunished” and taken “lightly”, particularly when it relates to the uniformed forces of this country. Justice Rakesh Mohan Pandey was sharing the plea of the constable, Naresh Kumar Netam, who challenged the orders of the disciplinary authority, appellate authority and revisional authority, which upheld the termination of his services in 2019. “Such indiscipline, if it goes unpunished, will greatly affect the discipline of the forces. Such matters cannot be taken lightly, particularly when it relates to the uniformed forces of this country,” the April 29 order read. Justice Rakesh Mohan Pandey was hearing the plea of the constable, Naresh Kumar Netam, who challenged the orders of the disciplinary authorities terminating his service. Concerning the proportionality of the penalty, the high court observed that a member of a disciplined force cannot remain “absent” on frivolous grounds, …

MCC backs Angkrish Raghuvanshi’s controversial obstructing the field dismissal vs LSG | Cricket News

MCC backs Angkrish Raghuvanshi’s controversial obstructing the field dismissal vs LSG | Cricket News

3 min readUpdated: Apr 30, 2026 05:31 PM IST The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), custodians of the Laws of Cricket, has issued a clarification supporting the dismissal of Kolkata Knight Riders batsman Angkrish Raghuvanshi for obstructing the field during the IPL 2026 clash against Lucknow Super Giants on Sunday, stating that the batsman “clearly meets” the criteria for a wilful act under Law 37. In its explanation, MCC said a batter who changes direction while running, particularly by moving onto the pitch or taking a route that is not the quickest way back to the crease, is considered to be making a deliberate act. It added that Raghuvanshi crossed from the off side towards the middle of the pitch before turning back on the leg side, placing himself between the ball and the stumps. “There has long been an interpretation on this exact matter, where a batter is running as the throw comes in – it is published in Tom Smith’s Cricket Umpiring and Scoring, MCC’s Official Interpretation of the Laws of Cricket, and has …

Sehwag on Angkrish Raghuvanshi’s controversial dismissal

Sehwag on Angkrish Raghuvanshi’s controversial dismissal

5 min readApr 27, 2026 03:00 PM IST With his dismissal in the match against Lucknow Super Giants on Sunday evening, Kolkata Knight Riders batsman Angkrish Raghuvanshi became only the fourth batter in IPL history to be given out for obstructing the field. In the match, which KKR won eventually in a super-over, Raghuvanshi punched a Prince Yadav delivery towards mid-on and started to take a run only to be sent back by Cameron Green. With fielder Mohammad Shami aiming for the strikers’ end, the ball hit a diving Raghuvanshi, with the third umpire adjudging Raghuvanshi to be out. The KKR batter soon joined the likes of Yusuf Pathan (2013), Amit Mishra (2019) and Ravindra Jadeja (2024) to be adjudged out while obstructing the field. Former India opener Virender Sehwag believes a harsh decision was made by the umpire in Raghuvanshi’s case, and the batsman was ‘not out’ in his eyes. “Every batsman looks at the fielder when the ball goes to them. You take one run, you take two runs, and you see which …

‘I shouldn’t have played the shot that I did’: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi reflects on his dismissal vs SRH | Cricket News

‘I shouldn’t have played the shot that I did’: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi reflects on his dismissal vs SRH | Cricket News

3 min readApr 26, 2026 05:42 PM IST Vaibhav Sooryavanshi created history on Saturday when he slammed a 36-ball century which is also the third fastest ton in the league history, against the Sunrisers Hyderabad. The blistering ton on top by the 15-year-old helped Rajasthan Royals get off to a hot start and eventually post 228/6. But that didn’t prove enough for RR as SRH, courtesy of Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma, chased down the target with 9 balls to spare and won by 5 wickets. After the match, in a chat, Sooryavanshi reflected on his knock, saying that he shouldn’t have tried to play the reverse lap shot off Sakib Hussain in the 14th over. He failed to connect and the ball crashed into his back pad and was adjudged LBW. RR took the review but the decision stayed out as Sooryavanshi walked back after scoring 103 runs. “I did well today but I shouldn’t have played the shot that I did. The way I got out, it wasn’t even my natural shot. But …

Delhi Capitals Fight Back as RCB Slump to 131/4 After Rajat Patidar’s Dismissal

Delhi Capitals Fight Back as RCB Slump to 131/4 After Rajat Patidar’s Dismissal

Delhi Capitals staged a strong comeback after bagging three quick wickets of RCB’s batting line-up and gaining momentum during the IPL 2026 game at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. The bagged the wickets of Devdutt Padikkal, Phil Salt and Rajat Patidar as RCB lost 4 wickets for 131 runs. After being invited to bat first, Phil Salt and Virat Kohli opened the innings while Auqib Nabi opened the bowling attack. With a decent start from the opener duo, Lungi Ngidi bagged the wicket of Virat Kohli for 19 runs. The veteran batter attempted for a big shot on a length outside off, where Pathum Nissanka picked the catch at deep cover. With Padikkal joining Salt at creae, the latter accerelated the innings helping the side to post 59 runs in the powerplay. 🎥 What happens when its in the slot for Salt 🚀 The big-hitting #RCB opener was in the mood today 😎 Updates ▶️ https://t.co/vfJ6SccA9T#TATAIPL | #KhelBindaas | #RCBvDC | @RCBTweets pic.twitter.com/8qEWalDx7T — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 18, 2026 He slams second fifty of this season. On …

Mohammad Amir on Abhishek Sharma’s South Africa dismissal

Mohammad Amir on Abhishek Sharma’s South Africa dismissal

2 min readFeb 23, 2026 09:26 PM IST Former Pakistan left-arm pacer Mohammad Amir spoke about Abhishek Sharma again, this time praising the young Indian opener for his ‘intent’ but reiterating that his technique was being exposed in international cricket. Sharma opened his 2026 ICC T20 World Cup account on Sunday, scoring fifteen runs in twelve balls before Marco Jansen sent him back to the pavilion. Sharma’s poor World Cup run has now extended itself to four games in a row. “You must have seen that he scored 14 runs on the same side. All three of the boundaries he hit were off bad balls. He does have potential. He kept the same intent even after three ducks,” said Amir on the show Haarna Mana Hai. ALSO READ | ‘International cricket will expose you…’: Mohammad Amir’s warning for Abhishek Sharma amid T20 World Cup struggles “But, as a senior player, my message to him would be that international cricket will expose your technique. If he brings a little patience and hits the ball where it …

Sonia Gandhi seeks dismissal of revision plea in Rouse Avenue Court

Sonia Gandhi seeks dismissal of revision plea in Rouse Avenue Court

Congress leader Sonia Gandhi has opposed a criminal revision petition filed against her in the Rouse Avenue Court, calling it misleading, speculative and politically motivated. In her reply, she said the plea is “wholly misconceived, frivolous and an abuse of the process of law,” and has sought its dismissal. While filing her response through counsel before Special Judge (CBI) Vishal Gogne, Sonia Gandhi challenged the claims that her name was included in electoral rolls before she acquired Indian citizenship. She said the complainant has relied on assumptions, media reports and personal beliefs instead of verified records, reported ANI.  The reply states that no specific document has been identified as forged or falsified and that the allegations lack material details. Sonia Gandhi also argues that issues related to citizenship fall exclusively under the authority of the Central Government, while the preparation and maintenance of electoral rolls are the statutory responsibility of the Election Commission of India. Her reply further mentions that criminal courts cannot intervene in such matters through private complaints, as this would amount to …