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Pakistan television channel pulled up for airing Asha Bhosle tribute in ‘wilful defiance of Supreme Court judgment’ | Bollywood News

Pakistan television channel pulled up for airing Asha Bhosle tribute in ‘wilful defiance of Supreme Court judgment’ | Bollywood News

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4 min readKochiApr 13, 2026 09:02 PM IST While India is yet to come to terms with Asha Bhosle’s passing, a controversy has erupted in neighbouring Pakistan over a television channel airing a programme as a tribute to the legendary playback singer. The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has taken the media house, Geo News, to task for what it claims is the “wilful defiance of the judgment of the country’s Supreme Court.” Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Geo News’ managing director, Azhar Abbas, revealed that PEMRA has issued a show-cause notice to the channel for airing content related to Asha. Pointing out that it is customary to revisit and celebrate the work of iconic artistes following their demise or while preparing reports about them, Abbas noted that he believes the channel should have shared even more of her “timeless and memorable songs” than it did, considering her stature. Also Read | Asha Bhosle Funeral LIVE Updates: Legendary singer cremated, mourners sing Asha’s songs ‘Art is a shared heritage of humanity’ “Yet, PEMRA has …

11 ‘Wilful Defaulters’ Of Rs 35,000 Cr Loans: Govt Targets 8 For Extradition, Restitutes Nearly Half The Amount

11 ‘Wilful Defaulters’ Of Rs 35,000 Cr Loans: Govt Targets 8 For Extradition, Restitutes Nearly Half The Amount

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Last Updated:March 19, 2025, 00:32 IST The ministry of finance told Parliament that since the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act (FEOA), 2018, came into force, the ED has initiated proceedings against 24 individuals, of whom 13 have been officially declared fugitive economic offenders by special courts The ministry said that the ED has attached assets worth Rs 34,149.11 crore from these defaulters. Of this, a substantial Rs 17,750.09 crore has already been confiscated and restituted to public sector banks. Representational image Even as almost a dozen wilful defaulters who fled India failed to pay over Rs 35,000 crore in bank loans, the government has managed to recover and return more than Rs 17,700 crore to public sector banks, the ministry of finance revealed in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha on Monday. Responding to a question from Sushmita Dev, Trinamool Congress MP, the ministry stated that since the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act (FEOA), 2018, came into force, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has initiated proceedings against 24 individuals, of whom 13 have been officially declared fugitive …

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Economy MCQs on import of crude oil, wilful defaulter and more (Week 90) | UPSC Current Affairs News

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : Economy MCQs on import of crude oil, wilful defaulter and more (Week 90) | UPSC Current Affairs News

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UPSC Essentials brings to you its initiative of subject-wise quizzes. These quizzes are designed to help you revise some of the most important topics from the static part of the syllabus. Attempt today’s subject quiz on Economy to check your progress. Come back tomorrow to solve the International Relations Quiz. With reference to the Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE), consider the following statements: 1. The wage growth of 13 per cent in nominal terms in the unincorporated sector was higher than (-)1.1 per cent recorded during 2022-23. 2. The number of workers in the unincorporated sector was recorded 10 per cent higher than the previous year. 3. The number of establishments in the other services sector recorded a 13 per cent increase in the manufacturing sector. How many of the statements given above are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Explanation — In 2023-24 (October-September), the unincorporated non-agricultural sector added around 84 lakh establishments and 1.1 crore jobs, according to the results of the Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE). — The …

‘Wilful disobedience’: Supreme Court slams Baba Ramdev, Acharya Balkrishna, rejects apology | Latest News India

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New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to accept the unconditional apology tendered by Baba Ramdev and Patanjali Ayurved MD Acharya Balkrishna, in the misleading advertisements case. Baba Ramdev leaves the Supreme Court after appearing in the misleading advertisements case on Tuesday. (ANI) In strongly worded observations, the court said the “apology on paper” was issued only because their “back is against the wall”. Unlock exclusive access to the story of India’s general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! Referring to Patanjali Ayurveda allegedly publishing misleading advertisements despite their undertaking that they would desist from the same, the court asked the duo to be ready to face action in the contempt case. “The apology is on paper. Their back is against the wall. We decline to accept this, we consider it a deliberate violation of the undertaking,” Justice Hima Kohli said. The court described Baba Ramdev and Acharya Balkrishna’s conduct as wilful disobedience. “We don’t accept it (apology), we decline to accept this. We consider it a wilful, deliberate disobedience of the …