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Falcon Group Business Jet Seized at Hyderabad Airport in Connection with Rs 850 Crore Ponzi Scam

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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized a business jet parked at Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport as part of an ongoing money laundering investigation linked to a massive Ponzi scam. The case involves the Falcon Group (Capital Protection Force Pvt. Ltd.), its Chairman Amardeep Kumar, and others accused of defrauding investors out of approximately Rs 850 crore. The money laundering probe follows a Cyberabad police FIR filed against the Falcon Group and its CMD, Amardeep Kumar. According to official sources, the group allegedly collected Rs 1,700 crore from investors through a fraudulent invoice discounting investment scheme, promising high returns. However, only Rs 850 crore was repaid, leaving nearly 7,000 investors unpaid. Investigators have found that Amardeep Kumar fled the country using the business jet, an 8-seater Hawker 800A, registered as 'N935H.' The jet, owned by Kumar's private charter company, Prestige Jets Inc., was purchased for approxim...

Parag Agrawal Biography: Salary, Net Worth, Age, Wife, Height, Family, IIT Rank, Twitter & Other Details

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Parag Agrawal was appointed as the CEO of Twitter in 2021 after Jack Dorsey stepped down. However, with Elon Musk taking ownership, Agrawal has reportedly been ousted from the position. Here, we provide details about Parag Agrawal’s salary, age, wife, family, height, IIT rank, net worth, and more. Parag Agrawal Parag Agrawal : An Overview Full Name: Parag Agrawal Born: May 21, 1984 Age: 38 Years Place of Birth: Ajmer, India Title: CEO, Twitter Education: Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (BTech) Stanford University (MS, PhD) Predecessor: Jack Dorsey Spouse: Vineeta Agrawal Children: 2 Nationality: American, Indian Family, Early Life, and Education Parag Agrawal was born in Ajmer, Rajasthan, India. His father was a senior official in the Indian Department of Atomic Energy, and his mother is a retired Economics Professor from Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute in Mumbai. Agrawal completed his higher secondary education at Atomic Energy Junior College, Mumbai. In 2005, he earn...

Kamal Nath Should Retire from Politics: 'Giant Killer' Vivek Sahu on Breaching Nath Family Bastion

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In a remarkable turn of events, Vivek ‘Bunty’ Sahu, the 45-year-old chief of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) Chhindwara unit, emerged victorious in the recent Lok Sabha elections in Madhya Pradesh. Sahu earned the title of ‘giant slayer’ after defeating Congress’s sitting MP Nakul Nath, son of former chief minister Kamal Nath, by a significant margin of 1,13,618 votes in Chhindwara, a constituency long dominated by the Nath family. Bharatiya Janata Party’s Chhindwara unit chief Vivek ‘Bunty’ Sahu. This victory is a milestone for Sahu, who had previously faced three electoral defeats at the hands of the Nath family. Sahu’s earlier attempts included losing to Nakul Nath in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls and twice to Kamal Nath in the 2019 Madhya Pradesh assembly bypolls and the assembly elections held last year. The triumph is also pivotal for the BJP, which had struggled to breach the Nath stronghold despite its nearly two decades of rule in the state. In an exclusive interview with The In...

Sensex Rises 2.46%, Nifty Gains 560 Points in Morning Trade

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In a remarkable recovery following the announcement of the Lok Sabha election results, India’s domestic stock market indices Sensex and Nifty showed significant gains on Wednesday, May 5. Opening nearly 1% higher, both indices extended their upward momentum throughout the morning trade. Sensex, Nifty extended gains in the morning trade Key Highlights: Sensex Performance: The Sensex surged by 2.46%, climbing 1,772.04 points to reach 73,851.09 by 11:30 am. It had opened at 73,027.88, marking a 1.32% increase from the previous close of 72,079.05. Nifty Performance: The broader Nifty index jumped 2.56%, gaining 560.5 points to hit an intraday high of 22,445, following a gap-up opening of 243.85 points, or 1.11%. This strong performance comes after a tumultuous day on Tuesday when the Sensex dropped by 4,389.73 points (5.74%) to close at 72,079.05, and the Nifty 50 fell by 1,379.4 points (5.93%) to close at 21,884.5. The declines were attributed to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) failing...

Drawing Inspiration from Meena Kumari: Sharmin Segal’s Journey in Heeramandi

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Actor Sharmin Segal, who has been in the spotlight since the release of Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar , has shared insights into the preparation and challenges she faced for her performance in the Sanjay Leela Bhansali web series. In a recent interview, Sharmin revealed that she drew inspiration from Meena Kumari’s iconic role in Pakeezah (1972) to bring depth to her portrayal of the tragic character Alamzeb. Sharmin Segal says she watched Meena Kumari's Pakeezah 16 times.  Emulating a Legend Sharmin Segal delved into the classic film Pakeezah , attempting to capture the essence of Meena Kumari’s “nothingness” in her performance. She confessed that it took her 15-16 attempts to fully watch the film because it was so different from anything she had seen before. “Meena Kumari was one of my inspirations,” she shared, emphasizing the profound impact of Kumari’s portrayal on her own acting. Preparation and Execution Speaking to ETimes, Sharmin discussed her rigorous preparation for He...

"NTA NEET UG Result 2024 Declared: Check Direct Link & Steps to Download"

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Great news for NEET UG 2024 aspirants! The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the NEET UG 2024 Result, available now on the official website exams.nta.ac.in/NEET. Get all the details here, including the direct link to download your scorecard and the steps to follow. NEET UG 2024 Results Announced!  The NEET UG 2024 Result is finally out, declared by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Aspiring candidates can access their scorecards on the official NTA NEET website exams.nta.ac.in/NEET or neet.ntaonline.in. This year, a whopping 67 candidates secured rank 1 in the examination. Mark your calendars for June 3, 2024, when the final answer key was published. Historically, results follow soon after the release of the final answer key. The NEET UG exam took place on May 5, 2024, with the provisional answer key becoming available on May 29, and the objection window closing on June 1, 2024. To download your NEET UG 2024 scorecard, follow these simple steps: Visit the official websit...

Simplify Your Financial Life with Airtel Payments Bank

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In today’s digital age, where mobile wallets and payment apps have made managing finances more convenient than ever, it’s easy to overlook a crucial aspect: the segregation of your savings and daily transaction accounts. Let’s explore how Airtel Payments Bank can help you streamline your financial life and achieve greater clarity in managing your money. Simplify Your Financial Life with a Separate Savings Account Imagine scrolling through your banking app, only to realize that your savings and daily expenses are entangled in a chaotic dance of financial disarray. It’s a daunting scenario, but fear not — Airtel Payments Bank is here to rescue you from losing your hard-earned money. Your bank statement may look cluttered, with everything from daily groceries and cab rides to investments, insurance, and savings lumped together. While your savings account is your castle, holding the treasures of your hard-earned money, decluttering daily transactions from it can be overwhelming. By maintai...