HC asks Vigilance team to complete probe into ‘micro-finance fraud’ in three months

HC asks Vigilance team to complete probe into ‘micro-finance fraud’ in three months

The Kerala High Court has directed the Vigilance Special Investigation Team to complete the probe into the alleged micro-finance fraud involving SNDP Yogam general secretary Vellapally Natesan and others within three months. Originally registered in 2016, the case pertains to the alleged misappropriation of ₹15.85 crore worth government loans disbursed through the SNDP Yogam between […]

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IT Dept surveys Nuvama Wealth Management over links with Jane Street

IT Dept surveys Nuvama Wealth Management over links with Jane Street

Income Tax Department conducted a survey at various offices of Nuvama Wealth Management Ltd, linked to Jane Street’s market manipulation on July 31, 2025, according to sources. Income Tax Department conducted a survey at various offices of Nuvama Wealth Management Ltd, linked to Jane Street’s market manipulation on July 31, 2025, according to sources. Nuvama […]

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HC asks Vigilance team to complete probe into ‘micro-finance fraud’ in three months

DLF retains title as India’s most valuable real estate company followed by Lodha, Taj parent IHCL

With a value of ₹2.1 lakh crore, DLF Ltd. has retained its title as India’s most valuable real estate company in the 2025 GROHE- HURUN India Real Estate 150, which was released on Thursday. As per the report, Lodha Group (₹1.4 lakh crore) and Indian Hotels Company Ltd. (₹1.1 lakh crore) are the second and third most valuable companies respectively.  With […]

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Adani Enterprises Q1 net profit halves to ₹734 crore

Adani Enterprises Q1 net profit halves to ₹734 crore

Gautam Adani | Photo Credit: ANI Adani Enterprises Ltd., the holding company of the Adani Group, for the first quarter ended June 30, 2025 reported 50% decline in consolidated net profit at ₹734 crore as compared with ₹1,458 crore a year earlier. While EBITDA was down 12% year on year (YoY) to ₹3,786 crore, total […]

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HC asks Vigilance team to complete probe into ‘micro-finance fraud’ in three months

U.S. tariffs: Garment exporters fear slowdown in orders

Apparel exports from India to the U.S. are expected to slowdown till a bilateral trade agreement (BTA) is signed between the two countries. Sudhir Sekhri, chairman of AEPC, said in a release that the U.S. tariff of 25% is higher than what was expected. The BTA should hopefully be concluded by October-December 2025. “The penalty is […]

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HC asks Vigilance team to complete probe into ‘micro-finance fraud’ in three months

Man sentenced to 21-year RI for sexually assaulting elderly woman

The Thiruvananthapuram Additional Sessions Court on Thursday sentenced a 35-year-old man to 21 years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting an elderly woman who resided alone. Additional Sessions Judge Shibu M.P., who found the accused Shafeeq, son of Sajad Hussain, hailing from Payyampally in Nedumangad, guilty of the crime, also slapped a fine of ₹60,000. […]

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HC asks Vigilance team to complete probe into ‘micro-finance fraud’ in three months

Measures to ensure safety of fishermen near shipping channel at Vizhinjam

A meeting convened by Minister of Ports V.N. Vasavan in the presence of Minister of Fisheries Saji Cherian and the officials concerned suggested a slew of steps to ensure the safety of fishermen venturing into the sea adjacent to the shipping channel to the Vizhinjam port and nearby areas. The meeting was convened following warnings […]

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Maruti Suzuki Q1 net profit inches up 2% to ₹3,712 crore

Maruti Suzuki Q1 net profit inches up 2% to ₹3,712 crore

During the quarter, the company registered net sales income of ₹36,625 crore as against ₹33,875 crore a year earlier Maruti Suzuki India Ltd., for the first quarter ended June 30, 2025, reported 1.7% growth in net profit to ₹3,712 crore from ₹3,641 crore in the year-earlier period. During the quarter, the company registered net sales […]

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HC asks Vigilance team to complete probe into ‘micro-finance fraud’ in three months

Three antlion species recorded for the first time in Kerala 

In a major contribution to insect biodiversity documentation, three antlion species from the tribe Palparini — Indopalpares pardus; Palpares contrarius; and Stenares harpyia — have been recorded for the first time from the Kerala region of the Western Ghats. The discovery was made by a research team from the Shadpada Entomology Research Lab (SERL), Christ […]

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Tata Motors to acquire Italian CV major Iveco for ₹38,000 crore

Tata Motors to acquire Italian CV major Iveco for ₹38,000 crore

Tata Motors Ltd. has signed an agreement to acquire Iveco Group N.V. a European leader in commercial vehicles and mobility, through a subsidiary for ₹38,000 crore ($4.5 billion).  Iveco Group Board has recommended Tata Motors’ all-cash voluntary tender offer for Iveco Group common shares. This call-cash deal will be funded through a bridge loan to […]

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