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Exclusive | Akash Singhania after Vitaly’s livestream falsely accused him of being a pedophile: I have got death threats

Exclusive | Akash Singhania after Vitaly’s livestream falsely accused him of being a pedophile: I have got death threats

A couple of minutes on a livestream is all it took to turn his life upside down. In a now viral video, YouTuber-vlogger Vitaly lured US-based entrepreneur Akash Singhania into a sting operation. He was declared a ‘pedophile’ even before he could process what was happening. Vitaly had to apologise later when proved wrong… Akash Singhania But it was too little too late. In a video chat with HT City from US, Akash tells his side of the story: Akash, how did the entire incident go down? As millions of people do every single day, I was talking to someone on a dating app. We agreed to meet consensually, and I had no reason to assume anything was out of the ordinary. You need to verify your age on these apps. Her job was to lure people into Snapchat, tell them her fake age (as a minor), and then meet up. That never happened between us. She was texting so many guys at the same time, incentivised to get someone as fast as possible for …

Former Raymond group chief Vijaypat Singhania passes away | Business News

Former Raymond group chief Vijaypat Singhania passes away | Business News

2 min readMumbaiMar 29, 2026 01:01 AM IST Industrialist Vijaypat Kailashpat Singhania, former chairman of the Raymond group, passed away on Saturday. Singhania, who built Raymond into a global textile brand, was 87. “With profound grief and deep sorrow, we inform the passing of Padma Bhushan Dr. Vijaypat Kailashpat Singhania,” said his son Gautam Singhania in a post shared on social media platform ‘X’. “A visionary leader, philanthropist, and an inspiring personality, whose legacy will continue to guide and inspire generations,” he said. Singhania’s funeral will be held at Chandanwadi in Mumbai at 3.00pm on Sunday. Singhania was known for his long association with the Raymond Group, one of India’s leading textile and apparel companies. Born in 1938, he played a crucial role in transforming Raymond into a global brand recognized for high-quality suiting fabrics. Story continues below this ad Under his leadership, the company expanded internationally and diversified its product range, strengthening its reputation in the textile industry. Singhania is also known for his passion for aviation and adventure. He set a world record …

Ex-Raymond chairman Vijaypat Singhania dies at 87 in Mumbai| India News

Ex-Raymond chairman Vijaypat Singhania dies at 87 in Mumbai| India News

Former Raymond chairman Vijaypat Singhania died in Mumbai on Saturday evening, his family confirmed in a statement. Former Raymond chairman Vijaypat Singhania passes away at 87 (Screengrab from X/PTI) The 87-year-old’s son Gautam Singhania, the group’s current chairman and managing director, announced the death in a social media post on ‘X’. Singhania passed away “peacefully” in Mumbai, and the last rites will be performed on Sunday, a Raymond Group spokesperson said. Led Raymond for two decades A recipient of the Padma Bhushan, Vijaypat Singhania led Raymond as chairman for two decades till 2000. After stepping down, he handed over the reins of the company to Gautam Singhania and transferred his entire 37 per cent stake in the firm to his son. Apart from his business career, Singhania was also a keen aviator and held a world record for the highest altitude gained in a hot air balloon. Vijaypat Singhania and Gautam Singhania were embroiled in legal disputes some years ago, though the issues were later settled. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, …

Raymond’s Chairman Gautam Singhania injured after speedboat capsizes in Maldives, recovering in Mumbai| India News

Raymond’s Chairman Gautam Singhania injured after speedboat capsizes in Maldives, recovering in Mumbai| India News

Raymond Group Chairman and Managing Director Gautam Hari Singhania was rescued after a speedboat accident in the Maldives. Singhania suffered minor injuries in the incident. (X/ @SinghaniaGautam) Singhania suffered minor injuries in the incident and is currently recovering in Mumbai, PTI news agency cited his spokesperson as saying. Confirming that Singhania had been safely rescued after the incident, one of his spokespersons said, “Gautam Singhania suffered minor injuries following an unfortunate accident. He is recovering under due care in Mumbai.” Singhania’s spokesperson also thanked everyone for the well wishes regarding his recovery. “We thank you for the wishes and pray for the well-being of the affected friends,” the spokesperson said. Speedboat capsizes, two Indians missing A speedboat carrying tourists capsized near V Felidhoo early on Friday morning, PTI reported citing a report from Maldives. Singhania was among the tourists on the boat. Two other Indian men, including rally driver Hari Singh, went missing after the speedboat capsized on Friday. Search operations to locate them are underway. The speedboat was carrying at least seven people, including …

‘He threw a pencil at me’: Arjan Bajwa recalls ex-Raymond chairman, producer Vijaypat Singhania launching him; how he weathered feud with son Gautam Singhania | Bollywood News

‘He threw a pencil at me’: Arjan Bajwa recalls ex-Raymond chairman, producer Vijaypat Singhania launching him; how he weathered feud with son Gautam Singhania | Bollywood News

Actor Arjan Bajwa recently spoke about his association with Vijaypat Singhania, ex-Chairman and Managing Director of the Raymond Group. The actor recalled his first meeting with the business tycoon on the sets of his debut Hindi film Woh Tera Naam Tha, which marked Vijaypat Singhania’s first production venture. In a recent interaction, Arjan also shared the deep bond he shares with Singhania, a relationship that has continued to this day, despite the latter facing a tough time after his fallout with his son Gautam Singhania. Speaking to Siddharth Kannan about his first encounter with Vijaypat Singhania, Arjan shared, “During the audition of Woh Tera Naam Tha, I was standing in front of the camera and was surrounded by people who were telling me what to do, and I see a man standing behind the camera and I am trying to figure out where have I seen him before? He was standing, wearing a safari suit and smiling at everyone. I thought to myself, ‘Is that Vijaypat Singhania?’ I was thinking what is he doing at …

Farhan Akhtar wanted someone who could look like Shah Rukh Khan’s boss in Don; Here’s how Rajesh Khattar aka Singhania came on board

Farhan Akhtar wanted someone who could look like Shah Rukh Khan’s boss in Don; Here’s how Rajesh Khattar aka Singhania came on board

Actor Rajesh Khattar, known for his roles in films such as Don, Sooryavansham, and Khiladi 786, recently reminisced about being cast in Don by filmmaker Farhan Akhtar. In the movie, Rajesh portrayed the character of Singhania, who was meant to be the superior of Shah Rukh Khan’s character. He admitted to having some reservations about the role, particularly with how his character was styled and depicted. Upon expressing these concerns to Farhan, the director reassured him by explaining that he was chosen specifically because they needed someone who could convincingly portray a figure of authority over Shah Rukh’s character.  In an interview with the YouTube channel Friday Talkies, Rajesh Khattar recounted that he had initially been invited to audition for a different role in Don. When he was later informed that he had been cast, he naturally assumed it was for the same part he had tried out for. He went on to reveal that his character, Singhania, did not exist in the original version of the film. While the rest of the characters were …

Why don’t you want investigation to happen, asks Karnataka High Court to Nikita Singhania – India TV

Why don’t you want investigation to happen, asks Karnataka High Court to Nikita Singhania – India TV

Image Source : X Bengaluru techie Atul Subhash and his wife Nikita Singhania Karnataka High Court on Monday rejected the plea seeking cancellation of the FIR  against Bengaluru techie Atul Subhash’s Nikita Singhania in connection with the alleged suicide case. The court observed that it cannot annul the complaint filed against Singhania as prima facie ingredients of the offence are made out in the complaint.  “Where is the question of short-circuiting investigation in such a matter, why don’t you want the investigation to happen?” asked a single judge Justice S R Krishna Kumar, while refusing to stay further investigation in the suicide abetment case. Subhash’s wife, family members get bail in suicide abetment case Earlier, a city civil court in Bengaluru on Saturday granted bail to Subhash’s wife, her mother Nisha Singhania and brother Anurag Singhania. According to the prosecution, the three accused appeared before the court.  The 34-year-old techie ended his life on December 9 in Bengaluru, alleging harassment at the hands of his estranged wife and her family. Subhash had alleged that his in-laws …

Lamborghini catches fire on Mumbai road, Raymond boss Singhania expresses ‘concerns about reliability, safety’ | Mumbai News

Lamborghini catches fire on Mumbai road, Raymond boss Singhania expresses ‘concerns about reliability, safety’ | Mumbai News

A Lamborghini car caught fire on Wednesday, news agency PTI quoted officials as saying. Gautam Singhania, the chairman and managing director of Raymond and a self-described car enthusiast, shared a video of the burning supercar at Breach Candy on the Mumbai Coastal Road. While a person can be seen trying to douse the fire in the video, a fire engine was also pressed into action and the fire could be extinguished in about 45 minutes. The cause of the fire wasn’t immediately known and no casualties have been reported. Still, the incident has sparked questions about the safety apparatus available in such a high-end car. ‘Concerns about safety’ “Incidents like this raise serious concerns about the reliability and safety standards of Lamborghini. For the price and reputation, one expects uncompromising quality — not potential hazards,” Singhania wrote on X. Spotted by me: A Lamborghini engulfed in flames on Coastal Road, Mumbai. Incidents like this raise serious concerns about the reliability and safety standards of Lamborghini. For the price and reputation, one expects uncompromising quality—not potential …

Lamborghini luxury car catches fire on Mumbai road, Gautam Singhania posts video raising safety concerns | Latest News India

Lamborghini luxury car catches fire on Mumbai road, Gautam Singhania posts video raising safety concerns | Latest News India

Dec 26, 2024 07:49 AM IST Raymond Group’s chairman Gautam Singhania shared the video of the blazing Lamborghini and raised questions on the safety standards of the high-end car.  Business tycoon and car enthusiast Gautam Singhania on Wednesday flagged Lamborghini’s safety concerns after a moving high-end luxury car caught fire on Mumbai’s Coastal Road. Police officials said that no casualties or injuries were reported from the incident which took place on Wednesday night. (Screengrab/X/@SinghaniaGautam) No injuries were reported from the incident which took place around 10:20pm, police officials said. Gautam Singhania shared a video of the luxury car engulfed in flames on X (formerly Twitter) and said, “Incidents like this raise serious concerns about the reliability and safety standards of Lamborghini. For the price and reputation, one expects uncompromising quality – not potential hazards.” WATCH: The chairman of the Raymond Group also asked people to think twice before purchasing a Lamborghini, “considering the arrogance of their India dealer”. Several videos of the luxury car going up in flames have gone viral on social media. An …

In Techie Atul Subhash Suicide Case, Wife Nikita Singhania’s Uncle Sushil Singhania Gets Pre-Arrest Bail

In Techie Atul Subhash Suicide Case, Wife Nikita Singhania’s Uncle Sushil Singhania Gets Pre-Arrest Bail

Nikita Singhania was arrested from Gurugram, Haryana (File) Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court on Monday granted anticipatory bail to Sushil Singhania, uncle of Nikita Singhania, in the suicide case of Artificial Intelligence engineer Atul Subhash. The order was passed by Justice Ashutosh Srivastava who was hearing an anticipatory bail filed by Atul’s wife Nikita Singhania and in-laws. Nikita Singhania was arrested from Gurugram, Haryana, while her mother Nisha Singhania and brother Anurag Singhania were picked up from Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj for abetting Subhash’s suicide, a Bengaluru Police official said. They were arrested on Saturday morning, brought to Bengaluru and sent to 14-days judicial custody after being produced before a local court, he said. In the Allahabad High Court, senior counsel Manish Tiwary, at the very outset, submitted that the wife, mother-in-law and brother-in-law of the deceased have already been arrested by the Bengaluru City Police and the present anticipatory bail application is being pressed on behalf of the applicant Sushil Singhania alone. It was argued that the arrests have been made on the basis of …