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Congress says Centre in ‘panic mode’ on economy, raises questions over LIC stake in firm under SEBI scanner

Congress says Centre in ‘panic mode’ on economy, raises questions over LIC stake in firm under SEBI scanner

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Jairam Ramesh, AICC General Secretary. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu The Congress on Thursday (June 4, 2026) alleged that the Narendra Modi-led Union government was in “panic mode” over the state of the economy, referring to reports that it was considering the removal of the 12.5% tax on long-term capital gains to arrest the withdrawal of foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) from the Indian markets. The party also raised questions over Life Insurance Corporation of India’s (LIC) investment in jewellery and gold refining company Rajesh Exports, which is facing regulatory action by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). Congress general secretary (communications) Jairam Ramesh cited media reports claiming that the Centre was considering an ordinance to amend the Income Tax Act and remove the 12.5% long-term capital gains tax (LTCG) on investments made by FPIs in government securities. ‘Under seige’ “The Modi government is clearly in panic mode and is under siege from within its ecosystem on the current economic situation,” Mr. Ramesh said in a post on X, noting that the tax …

OPT fraud: 10,000 foreign students, including Indians, under U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement scanner

OPT fraud: 10,000 foreign students, including Indians, under U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement scanner

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OPT allows foreign nationals who enter the United States on a student visa to work in the U.S. for 12, or in some cases 24 months. File | Photo Credit: Reuters The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) said it has identified 10,000 foreign students, including several from India, who claim to be working for highly suspect employers by misusing the Optional Practical Training (OPT) component of their visas. OPT allows foreign nationals who enter the United States on a student visa to work in the U.S. for 12, or in some cases 24 months. It also allows students to transition to an H-1B visa sponsored by employers. Addressing a press conference on Tuesday (May 12, 2026), acting Director of ICE Todd Lyons said the OPT component of the student visa programme has “become a magnet for fraud” and has been the subject of many investigations by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). “We’ve encountered cases involving espionage, biological threats, intellectual property theft, visa and employment fraud, and even scams targeting elderly Americans, all perpetrated …

Conduct of IPL owners under scanner: ‘Flouting rules, photos near dugout’ | Ipl News

Conduct of IPL owners under scanner: ‘Flouting rules, photos near dugout’ | Ipl News

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4 min readChandigarh, MumbaiMay 11, 2026 05:30 AM IST The Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise owners have been repeatedly breaching the playing-area protocol by venturing into restricted areas during games. The Indian board’s anti-corruption unit (ACU) has flagged this as a major violation of the league’s rules to BCCI office-bearers while listing a series of transgressions by players this season. Not only have owners tried to send messages from their boxes to those sitting in the dugout, but there have also been instances of owners physically interacting with their teams while the game is on, the ACU has said. Based on these inputs, the BCCI has now issued an advisory to the teams asking the owners to stay in their corner, and they have also been made aware of the consequences of crossing the line. “One of the most worrying aspects has been the behaviour of the team owners. They have been flouting rules and haven’t been cooperating. By way of evidence, there are photographs of them near the dugout. Some even carry their phones …

Conduct of IPL owners under scanner: ‘Flouting rules, photos near dugout’ | Ipl News

Conduct of IPL owners under scanner: ‘Flouting rules, photos near dugout’ | Cricket News

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4 min readChandigarh, MumbaiUpdated: May 11, 2026 09:51 AM IST The Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise owners have been repeatedly breaching the playing-area protocol by venturing into restricted areas during games. The Indian board’s anti-corruption unit (ACU) has flagged this as a major violation of the league’s rules to BCCI office-bearers while listing a series of transgressions by players this season. Not only have owners tried to send messages from their boxes to those sitting in the dugout, but there have also been instances of owners physically interacting with their teams while the game is on, the ACU has said. Based on these inputs, the BCCI has now issued an advisory to the teams asking the owners to stay in their corner, and they have also been made aware of the consequences of crossing the line. “One of the most worrying aspects has been the behaviour of the team owners. They have been flouting rules and haven’t been cooperating. By way of evidence, there are photographs of them near the dugout. Some even carry their …

Films With Salman Khan’s Post-COVID Cameos Under The Scanner Amid Raja Shivaji Hype

Films With Salman Khan’s Post-COVID Cameos Under The Scanner Amid Raja Shivaji Hype

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Box Office: How Have Movies With Salman Khan’s Post-COVID Cameos Fared Amid Raja Shivaji Hype? ( Photo Credit – Instagram; YouTube ) Salman Khan is known as a man with a golden heart in the Indian film industry. The superstar has always been there whenever his friends needed him, and once again, he has proved this by giving a surprise with Raja Shivaji. Yes, Salman appears in Raja Shivaji in a cameo appearance, keeping his tradition of appearing in Riteish Deshmukh’s Marathi movies intact. As expected, his appearance is turning theaters into stadiums. Amid this, let’s find out how post-COVID releases with Salman’s cameos fared at the Indian box office. It’s true that most of the time, Salman agrees to do cameos merely because of his bond with a particular director or actor. While watching him in a cameo role has always been a treat for fans, it even backfires sometimes. Specifically, in the post-COVID era, he has appeared in five movies in cameo roles before joining Riteish’s magnum opus. Godfather: A high-profile cameo that …

Kylian Mbappe’s World Cup chances under scanner after hamstring injury | Cricket News

Kylian Mbappe’s World Cup chances under scanner after hamstring injury | Cricket News

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2 min readApr 27, 2026 08:16 PM IST France captain and talisman Kylian Mbappe’s chances of playing at the FIFA World Cup is under a bit of a cloud of doubt with the Real Madrid striker suffering a hamstring injury. While the Spanish giants said that they are “awaiting progress”, local media reports indicate that Mbappe could be out for the rest of the season. “Following the tests carried out today on our player Kylian Mbappé by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with an injury to the semitendinosus muscle in his left leg. Awaiting progress,” said Real Madrid in a statement on Monday. Initial tests had suggested that it may not have been a major problem but further examination reportedly confirmed the extent of the injury, The 27-year-old had suffered the injury during Madrid’s 1-1 draw against Real Betis on Friday. It has been further reported in Spanish media that while his availability for Real for the remainder of the season is in doubt, Mbappe is expected to be fully fit …

Kylian Mbappe’s World Cup chances under scanner after hamstring injury | Cricket News

Kylian Mbappe’s World Cup chances under scanner after hamstring injury | Football News

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2 min readUpdated: Apr 27, 2026 08:18 PM IST France captain and talisman Kylian Mbappe’s chances of playing at the FIFA World Cup is under a bit of a cloud of doubt with the Real Madrid striker suffering a hamstring injury. While the Spanish giants said that they are “awaiting progress”, local media reports indicate that Mbappe could be out for the rest of the season. “Following the tests carried out today on our player Kylian Mbappé by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with an injury to the semitendinosus muscle in his left leg. Awaiting progress,” said Real Madrid in a statement on Monday. Initial tests had suggested that it may not have been a major problem but further examination reportedly confirmed the extent of the injury, The 27-year-old had suffered the injury during Madrid’s 1-1 draw against Real Betis on Friday. It has been further reported in Spanish media that while his availability for Real for the remainder of the season is in doubt, Mbappe is expected to be fully …

ICC probes alleged fixing in Canada’s T20 World Cup 2026 match against New Zealand; governance lapses under scanner

ICC probes alleged fixing in Canada’s T20 World Cup 2026 match against New Zealand; governance lapses under scanner

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5 min readChennaiApr 17, 2026 11:20 PM IST The International Cricket Council’s Anti-Corruption Unit is probing allegations of corruption in Cricket Canada, which includes an alleged spot-fixing episode in Canada’s T20 World Cup 2026 match against New Zealand. According to sources in the ICC, it is learnt that two investigations are running in parallel with regard to international and domestic fixtures. On Friday, The Fifth Estate aired a documentary titled ‘Corruption, Crime and Cricket’ on the public broadcaster CBC, where a wide-ranging set of accusations were made against Cricket Canada with regards to governance, team selection and match-related conduct at the international and domestic levels. In a stunning revelation, the documentary also claimed that the Lawrence Bishnoi gang is involved in the activities. An anonymous individual – whose identity was protected for safety reasons – alleged that the gang threatened a prominent Canadian player and played a role in Cricket Canada naming the 22-year-old Dilpreet Bajwa as Canada’s captain in an eleventh-hour decision ahead of the T20 World Cup, which surprised the coach, the manager …

Hockey India under scanner after sexual harassment allegations surface

Hockey India under scanner after sexual harassment allegations surface

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Hockey India finds itself in a pickle following an anonymous email alleging sexual harassment and abuse against one of its officials landed in the email box of President Dilip Tirkey and Kalpana Sharma, the director of Sports Authority of India’s International Complaint Committee. As per a report in Times of India, the email accuses the official of sexual harassment and inappropriate conduct towards female officials, coaches, and players. The official is also accused of inappropriate interactions, repeated unwanted calls, asking for unsolicited photographs and threats to end careers upon refusal. This, reportedly, is not the first time that complaints of such nature has been raised against the accused. He was suspended in 2023 despite reservations from some office bearers but was re-inducted into Hockey India last year. The accused also worked as an Hockey India member in the recently concluded 2026 FIH Women’s World Cup Qualifiers in Hyderabad, as per the report. The complainant, in the email, has asked the Sports Authority of India to conduct an independent inquiry into the matter and asked for …

Delhi Police Uncover ‘Coordinated Conspiracy’ to Defame FSSAI; Influencers Under Scanner for Leaked Documents

Delhi Police Uncover ‘Coordinated Conspiracy’ to Defame FSSAI; Influencers Under Scanner for Leaked Documents

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3 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Apr 2, 2026 11:35 PM IST An FIR has been registered at IP Estate police station in Central Delhi Police against some social media influencers and other unidentified individuals engaged in alleged unauthorised circulation of official documents of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). The FIR has alleged a coordinated conspiracy, also involving “insiders”, to defame the FSSAI and undermine public trust in India’s food safety framework. The complaint, filed by Dr Sanjay Kumar, an official with the national food regulator, claims that a network of actors were engaged in a sustained campaign to circulate misleading content and confidential internal documents on platforms such as X and LinkedIn. According to the FIR, registered on March 24, the alleged campaign was “highly coordinated”, with similar posts being rapidly amplified across accounts. Investigators suspect that some of the actors involved may be operating from outside India, raising concerns about possible foreign funding and cross-border influence. As part of the probe, the Delhi Police has written to X, under Section 94 …