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ED cracks down on Goa land scam, freezes cryptocurrency assets

New Delhi, Oct 14 (UNI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) today conducted search operations at six locations across Goa, New Delhi, and Chandigarh as part of an ongoing investigation into a land scam.
The searches by the agency's Goa zonal officer targeted the premises of Umar Zahoor Shah and Neeraj Sharma, partners of "Thinking of You," and Rajesh Kumar, a Director of Purple Martini Entertainment Pvt Ltd.
The operations led to the discovery and freezing of crypto wallets containing cryptocurrencies worth approximately 1.5 lakh USDT. Officials also recovered notes and digital records indicating the investment of illicit cash into various land parcels.
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CEC calls for impact-driven public outreach, addresses 350 officers ahead of key electoral exercises ‎

12 Jun 2026 | 9:59 PM

‎New Delhi, Jun 12 (UNI) With a renewed focus on voter awareness, transparency and combating misinformation, the Election Commission of India on Friday convened a one-day national conference of Media and Communication Officers, bringing together more than 350 officials from across the country to strengthen public outreach strategies ahead of upcoming electoral exercises. ‎ ‎
The conference brought together Media Nodal Officers (MNOs), Social Media Nodal Officers (SMNOs), District Media Nodal Officers and Public Relations Officers from all 36 States and union Territories.

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Dharmendra Pradhan unveils ‘Bharat Innovates’ strategic documents, showcases India’s rising deep-tech Startup and Innovation ecosystem

12 Jun 2026 | 9:15 PM

New Delhi, June 12 (UNI) union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday released two strategic documents under the Bharat Innovates initiative, highlighting India’s rapidly expanding innovation and startup ecosystem emerging from higher education and research institutions and reinforcing the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

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ED conducts raids in Rs ₹ 350 84 Cr Punjab Basmati Rice Bank fraud case

12 Jun 2026 | 9:06 PM

New Delhi, June 12 (UNI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Jalandhar Zonal Office, today said it had conducted search operations at six business and residential premises linked to Punjab Basmati Rice Limited and its directors/promoters, including Kulwinder Singh Makhni and others, in connection of an alleged bank fraud amounting to Rs ₹350.84 crore.

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PM Modi, Prez Macron to launch Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice, showcasing India's deep-tech ambitions on global stage ‎

12 Jun 2026 | 9:05 PM

‎‎New Delhi, Jun 12 (UNI) ‎Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron will jointly inaugurate Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice, France, on June 14, marking a major milestone in the growing India-France strategic partnership and underscoring both countries' commitment to advancing innovation, deep technology and entrepreneurship.

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Delhi CM announces Rs 10 lakh relief for victims of fire, building collapse

12 Jun 2026 | 8:06 PM

New Delhi, June 12 (UNI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday paid tribute to the victims of the recent fire tragedy in Hauz Rani, Malviya Nagar, and the building collapse in Saidulajab, Saket, while announcing financial assistance for the affected families and honouring citizens and officials who played a crucial role in rescue operations.

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