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ED attaches property worth Rs 700 crore of Dawood Ibrahim's aide Iqbal Mirchi
In March, the Enforcement Directorate moved a special PMLA court under the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act (FEO) seeking to permanently confiscate 15 assets worth around Rs 700 crore belonging to late drug smuggler Iqbal Memon, also known as Iqbal Mirchi, and his family in Mumbai and Dubai. The plea includes Worli properties, comprising Rabia Mansion, Marium Lodge, and Sea View properties, and around 15 properties in Dubai, including Hotel Midwest Apartment in Bur Dubai.
The Gulf does not have to choose Iran or Israel
It has to choose stability or permanent war.
Iran sends response to US proposal to end war via mediator Pakistan
Iran demands the release of assets frozen abroad, the lifting of sanctions, and maintaining control of Strait of Hormuz.
Iran officially announces new body to manage Strait of Hormuz: top security council
Iran’s top security body announced on Monday the formation of a new body to manage the Strait of Hormuz, which Tehran has effectively closed and wants to charge ships to traverse. On its official X account, the Supreme National Security Council shared a post for the Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) saying it would provide “real-time updates on the #Hormuz_Strait operations and latest developments”. The account of the Revolutionary Guards’ navy shared the same post....
Keir Starmer accused of 'paralysing' Labour in scathing blow by Tory frontbencher: 'Only worried about keeping the keys to No10!'
Matt Vickers has accused Sir Keir Starmer of "paralysing his own Government" in a scathing attack on the Prime Minister amid Labour's continued internal drama.Speaking to GB News, the Shadow Policing Minister hit out at Sir Keir and declared he is "only worried about keeping the keys to No10".As pressure continues to mount on the Prime Minister to resign, Mr Vickers argued that the "problems don't stop with Keir Starmer", but they do stop with the "Labour Party in Parliament".He said: "They're n...
Nigeria, U.S. forces kill over 20 Islamic State group militants in new offensive
The Nigerian military says a new operation with U.S. forces has killed over 20 Islamic State militants in Borno state
Reform migration video removed by TikTok for 'hate speech' as Nigel Farage warns of 'unacceptable political interference'
TikTok has been accused of "unacceptable political interference" after removing one of Reform UK's migration videos for allegedly violating so-called "hate speech". In the video, which was also posted on other social media platforms, Reform UK's home affairs spokesman, Zia Yusuf, warned that Britain has been "overwhelmed" by mass migration.Mr Yusuf directed criticism at the Conservative Party by pointing out Tory leaders had promised to reduce migration levels ahead of successive general electio...
Prince William selling 20% of duchy properties to build homes
Prince William selling 20% of duchy properties to build homes8 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleSean CoughlanRoyal correspondentReutersThe Duchy of Cornwall, which provides a private income of over £20m per year to the Prince of Wales, is to sell off 20% of its property over 10 years.The £500m raised will be invested in local communities, including affordable housing and environmental projects, as first reported in The Times.The property empire spans 128,000 acres across 19 counties...
Middle East on edge: Where the Iran conflict stands and why this week could prove critical
Dubai: After weeks of uneasy calm, the fragile ceasefire between the United States, Israel and Iran appears increasingly at risk of collapse, with mounting signs that all sides are preparing for another possible round of conflict.US President Donald Trump has escalated his rhetoric in recent hours, posting a series of warnings and threats on Truth Social amid reports he could soon meet military advisers to discuss next steps on Iran. Multiple reports and regional sources suggest Washington and I...
Equal before the law? Transitional justice in Syria
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Video: Karnataka Youth Congress Leaders Clash, Come To Blows During Meet
The confrontation reportedly broke out between supporters of Karnataka State Youth Congress president HS Manjunath and Youth Congress vice president HR Deepika Reddy after tensions escalated over organisational decisions and internal power struggles.
Pakistan deploys squadron of JF-17 jets, 8,000 troops to Saudi Arabia amid US-Iran war
Pakistan has deployed 8,000 troops, fighter jets, and an air defense system to Saudi Arabia under a mutual defense pact. This substantial, combat-capable force aims to support the kingdom amid rising regional tensions. The move follows Iran's submission of a revised peace proposal through Pakistan, as a fragile ceasefire with the US remains under strain.
‘Backyard brawl’ ignites as West Virginia's Morrisey moves to poach blue state rival Spanberger's jobs
TABLER STATION, W.V. — Virginia’s shift toward higher taxes and new regulations is triggering an interstate economic "brawl," as West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey moves to lure businesses and workers across the border.Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger has promoted an "affordability agenda," but a wave of proposed tax increases and regulatory changes from legislative Democrats has opened an opportunity for neighboring states to compete for businesses and residents.Even though some of these propo...
‘Backyard brawl’ ignites as West Virginia's Morrissey moves to poach blue state rival Spanberger's jobs
TABLER STATION, W.V. — Virginia’s shift toward higher taxes and new regulations is triggering an interstate economic "brawl," as West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey moves to lure businesses and workers across the border.Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger has promoted an "affordability agenda," but a wave of proposed tax increases and regulatory changes from legislative Democrats has opened an opportunity for neighboring states to compete for businesses and residents.Even though some of these propo...
Cassidy primary defeat is a 'loss for the country,' Romney says
Sen. Bill Cassidy’s loss in the Louisiana Republican Primary over the weekend is "a loss for the country," former Utah Sen. Mitt Romney said.Cassidy’s loss comes five years after he voted to convict President Donald Trump in his impeachment trial for his role in the violent Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol."The Senate to now lose an exceptionally brilliant and creative mind, an MD who chairs healthcare, and a person of character," Romney wrote Sunday in a post on X. "Bill Cassidy’s departure is...
Counsel for Imran, Bushra challenges IHC order setting deadline for arguments in £190m case
ISLAMABAD: In a significant development in the £190 million case pending before the Islamabad High Court (IHC), counsel for incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan and his spouse Bushra Bibi challenged the court’s order setting a deadline for concluding arguments in the appeals against their conviction. Imran — imprisoned since Aug 5, 2023, for concealing details of Toshakhana gifts — is serving a 14-year sentence at Rawalpindi’s Adiala jail in the £190m case, also known as the Al-Qadir Trust case....
Tories to force vote on opening up the North Sea as Labour confirms new licences ban
The Tories plan to force a vote to open up the North Sea after the Government confirmed that new licences would be banned.Shadow Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho said her party would table an amendment to last week’s King’s Speech “to back our own energy resources in the North Sea”. As well as demanding new licences are issued, the Conservatives will be calling for Ed Miliband to approve applications for drilling to restart at Rosebank, Britain’s largest untapped oil field, and Jackdaw, a gas f...
First Thing: Trump warns ‘clock is ticking’ for Iran to secure peace deal
US president says there ‘won’t be anything left’ of country if it does not reach agreement. Plus, how to become emotionally mature at any ageGood morning.Donald Trump has voiced impatience at the deadlock over peace talks with Iran, posting on social media: “For Iran, the Clock is Ticking, and they better get moving, FAST, or there won’t be anything left of them. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE!”What else is happening in the region? The United Arab Emirates has blamed a fire near its nuclear power plant...
"No One Will Be Worse Than Me," Suvendu Adhikari Warns Over Attack On Cops
"I am giving a clear message that there will be zero tolerance towards this kind of unrest, hooliganism and anti-national, anti-social activities. We will not allow such things to continue," he asserted.
Suvendu govt ends religion-based schemes in Bengal, scraps state OBC list
The BJP government has also done away with the exisiting state OBC list in accordance with the Calcutta high court judgement and would set up a panel to decide quota eligibility. Last year on July 28, however, the CJI-led bench of the Supreme Court had vacated high court's stay on implementation of the new OBC list that had a total of 140 sub-groups under OBC-A and OBC-B categories, including 80 belonging to the Muslim community.