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Priya Sachdev seeks funds to pay school fees of Karisma Kapoor’s kids amid estate dispute

Priya Sachdev seeks funds to pay school fees of Karisma Kapoor’s kids amid estate dispute

The legal battle over late businessman Sunjay Kapur’s estate has taken a fresh turn. Amid the ongoing dispute involving his mother Rani Kapur, widow Priya Sachdev, and kids from ex-wife Karisma Kapoor, it has now come to light that Priya has sought permission to withdraw funds from the estate to pay school fees of Samaira and Kiaan. Sunjay Kapur and Karisma Kapoor share two children – Samaira and Kiaan. Priya seeks funds for Karisma’s kids On Tuesday, the Delhi High Court issued a formal notice on an application filed by Priya, who has sought permission to access Sunjay’s Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) accounts to pay the school fees and educational expenses of his children, Samaira and Kiaan, with former wife Karisma Kapoor. The plea was heard on May 26 and sought clarification and partial modification of an interim injunction passed by a coordinate bench on April 30, which had frozen Sunjay Kapur’s estate amid the ongoing inheritance battle. According to court filings, Priya has requested changes to clauses (b) and (d) of paragraph 79 of …

NGT order warns of fines to southern States if clean air funds are not utilised

NGT order warns of fines to southern States if clean air funds are not utilised

Dust stirred up by vehicles on an arterial road in Bengaluru on October 14, 2025. | Photo Credit: K. MURALI KUMAR The National Green Tribunal’s Southern Zone bench in Chennai has directed all six southern States and Puducherry to ensure “strict and time-bound implementation” of their State Action Plans (SAP) under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), in a common judgment that flags persistent particulate pollution across the region and warns that continued under-utilisation of clean air funds could attract environmental compensation. The tribunal recorded that Karnataka had received ₹597.54 crore between 2019-20 and 2023-24, with Bengaluru alone receiving ₹541.1 crore but utilising only 13% by October 2024. A subsequent affidavit submitted by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change reported that 76% of total funds released up to 2025-26 had been utilised by September 2025. However, the bench flagged that more than 86% of utilised funds went to road dust control, with just 6.6% on vehicular emissions and 4.1% on biomass burning — describing this as “disproportionate expenditure” that must be “rationalised”. Published …

Maharashtra begins recovering ₹11 crore from government staff who ‘wrongly’ took Ladki Bahin funds

Maharashtra begins recovering ₹11 crore from government staff who ‘wrongly’ took Ladki Bahin funds

4 min readMumbaiApr 25, 2026 07:20 PM IST The state government has recovered around ₹11 crore from ineligible beneficiaries of the Ladki Bahin Yojana, with a significant portion of the recoveries coming from government employees who had wrongly availed of the scheme despite being ineligible. The action follows the detection of large-scale irregularities in the scheme, including instances of government employees and even men receiving the monthly assistance despite being explicitly barred from the eligibility criteria. “After the government initiated action, some beneficiaries voluntarily returned the money, while a few came forward and had their names removed from the scheme. In cases where beneficiaries did not return the funds despite being identified, recovery proceedings have been initiated,” a senior official said, adding that the actions like stalling salary, promotions and appraisals have also been initiated against some of the staffers. The official added that recoveries in several cases have been made through salary deductions, with action being taken department-wise. Officials said the number of government employees found to have availed the benefits is far higher …

How Bank Officials Used ‘Unauthorised Emails’ to Drain Panchkula’s Civic Funds

How Bank Officials Used ‘Unauthorised Emails’ to Drain Panchkula’s Civic Funds

3 min readChandigarhApr 23, 2026 10:37 PM IST Probing the suspected money laundering into the alleged fraud involving funds of the Municipal Corporation (MC) Panchkula, the Enforcement Directorate (ED), Chandigarh, has found that unauthorised email IDs were used by bank officials to obtain approvals for transactions on the basis of fake and forged authorisation letters issued in the name of the civic body. The revelation comes as the ED carried out searches at 12 premises across Panchkula and nearby areas in connection with the alleged Rs 145-crore civic fund fraud. The raids, conducted across Chandigarh, Zirakpur, Dera Bassi and Rajpura, led to the seizure of sale-purchase agreements and other incriminating documents linked to suspected money laundering, officials said. The ED initiated its probe based on an FIR registered by the Anti Corruption Bureau Panchkula against unknown officials of Kotak Mahindra Bank, alleging embezzlement of around Rs 145 crore from municipal funds through a well-planned conspiracy. According to the agency, the investigation has revealed a “close nexus between bank officials, municipal staff and private individuals”. As …

Money mule account used to route cyber scam funds, case registered

Sabitha Reddy urges CM to order probe into misuse of funds in Badangpet

HYDERABAD Former minister and Deputy Floor Leader of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) in the Assembly, P. Sabitha Indra Reddy, has demanded that Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy order a high-level inquiry into the alleged misappropriation of funds in the Bandangpet Municipal Corporation, now a circle in the GHMC, and take stern action against all those responsible. In a letter addressed to the Chief Minister on Thursday, Ms. Reddy welcomed the suspension of 10 employees of the civic body for their alleged involvement in the misuse of funds. She however stated that a look at the details coming out of the preliminary inquiry clearly indicates that what had come to the light so far was only a tip of the iceberg. Published – April 23, 2026 07:43 pm IST 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

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resignation: What are the charges over M disaster relief funds? Explained

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resignation: What are the charges over $5M disaster relief funds? Explained

Florida Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick has announced she will resign from Congress following an ethics probe and ongoing criminal case linked to the alleged misuse of federal disaster relief funds. The third-term lawmaker, who has pleaded not guilty, is facing multiple charges. (AP) The third-term lawmaker, who has pleaded not guilty, is facing multiple charges tied to what investigators describe as a scheme involving millions in improperly used government funds. What are the charges? According to the US Department of Justice, Cherfilus-McCormick has been indicted on charges including fraud and money laundering. Prosecutors allege she was involved in diverting up to $5 million in federal funds for personal use and political gain. The funds in question were tied to a Covid-19 vaccination staffing contract awarded to her family’s healthcare company. Authorities say the money originated from an overpayment by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Also Read: Why is a Democrat warning the White House about Trump’s ‘mental condition’? What we know In its filing, the DOJ alleged that the congresswoman and her brother, Edwin Cherfilus, “conspired …

Pakistan makes its own Dhurandhar: RAW chief wants Akhand Bharat, funds terror cells; viewers laugh at ‘weak detailing’

Pakistan makes its own Dhurandhar: RAW chief wants Akhand Bharat, funds terror cells; viewers laugh at ‘weak detailing’

If there is one thing that Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar got completely right, it was the depiction of espionage and Pakistan’s Lyari. Barring a few changes for dramatic effect, the director’s ‘peak detailing’ ensured the two Dhurandhar films were praised for their realism and meticulously crafted details. But while India praised Dhurandhar, the reaction in Pakistan was naturally not very positive. Many Pakistani viewers felt the film demonised their country, and particularly its spy agency ISI. Perhaps as a whiplash to the Dhurandhar effect, Pakistan has launched its own spy thriller, a TV show that began airing a few weeks ago. Pakistani show Jahannum Ba’raasta Jannat is being compared with Dhurandhar, but not as a compliment. Jahannum Ba’raasta Jannat, Pakistan’s answer to Dhurandhar Jahannum Ba’raasta Jannat is a Pakistani TV show that began airing on Green Entertainment Television on March 29. The spy thriller features a plot that shows the chief of India’s spy agency, RAW, discussing how to spread terrorism in Pakistan to destabilise the country. The show stars Javed Sheikh as the RAW chief. …

Air India seeks fresh funds from Tata Group, Singapore Airlines

Air India seeks fresh funds from Tata Group, Singapore Airlines

Air India has recorded a significant financial setback, reporting an annual loss of more than Rs 22,000 crore for the financial year ending March 31, 2026. The loss is higher than earlier internal estimates, highlighting the challenges the airline faced throughout the year, reported IANS. The airline is currently in discussions with its key shareholders to secure additional funding. While the exact amount of capital infusion is not yet decided, reports suggest that the expected support may still fall short of what the airline needs. Fundraising talks with key shareholders The airline has approached its major stakeholders, including Tata Group and Singapore Airlines, for financial support. These talks come at a crucial time as Air India continues its transformation journey under Tata Group ownership. According to reports, the airline is exploring ways to stabilise its finances and continue operations smoothly despite mounting losses. The situation has been further complicated by leadership developments. Air India CEO Campbell Wilson has announced plans to step down later this year, creating some uncertainty during a critical phase for the …

Akshay Kumar funds martial arts training of students in Thailand

Akshay Kumar funds martial arts training of students in Thailand

Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar has been keeping his selfless act to the world of martial arts away from the limelight, a fact that was shared by contestant Vispy while an episode of the quiz reality show Wheel of Fortune. Akshay Kumar funds martial arts training Following the high-octane ‘Double Dhamaka’ round, Vispy took a heartfelt moment to step away from the game and share how Akshay has been actively involved in the welfare of martial arts students. Vispy revealed to the audience that he is a long-time student of the training programs championed by Akshay. He highlighted how the superstar helps students to train in the art in Thailand and takes care of their end-to-end finance too. He said, “Sir, main aapka student hoon saalo se. Main yeh kehna chahta hoon ki Akshay Sir kaafi eligible students ko select karte hain aur unko training ke liye apne khud ke paison se Thailand bhejte hain International competitions ke liye bhi woh financially help karte hain.” He also expressed deep gratitude for Akshay’s instrumental role in bringing …