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PM Modi summons telecom secretary over website takedowns, sources say
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's office has summoned Telecom Secretary Amit Agrawal in response to concerns regarding fraudulent court orders. These orders, which improperly called for the blocking of 129 betting websites, have prompted the telecoms ministry to launch an internal investigation, while local police are probing potential forgery.
Mahadev betting app case: ED arrests 'kingpin' Saurabh Chandrakar
The ED produced Chandrakar before a special court for Prevention of Money Laundering Act cases here, and obtained his custody till November 19.
The Rs 1.5 lakh crore MTF problem: How shrinking leveraged positions are deepening India's smallcap sell-off
India’s smallcap sell-off is intensifying as margin trading facility (MTF) positions decline from record levels. With nearly Rs 72,000 crore exposed to smallcaps, forced liquidations could deepen losses, although SEBI safeguards may limit systemic risks.
India Mobile Congress turns 10, and the 2026 Edition lands in Delhi this October
India Mobile Congress 2026 is on from October 7 to 10 at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi. The Department of Telecommunications runs it with COAI. This is the tenth edition. "Scale Without Boundaries" is the theme, and the organisers are working with a footfall estimate north of 150,000 over the four days.
Government’s scheme to promote research and innovation evokes a massive response: Official
A month after the Department of Pharmaceutical (DoP) invited applications for research and innovation projects under its Promotion of Research and Innovation in Pharma-MedTech Sector (PRIP) scheme, an initiative to transform the sector into a globally competitive, innovation-driven sector, 700 applications have been received by the department so far.
Scheme to promote innovation in pharma, medtech sectors to be launched this month: Pharma Secretary
The government will soon launch a scheme to boost innovation in the pharmaceutical and medical technology sectors. The PRIP scheme has a financial outlay of Rs 5,000 crore. It will support research and development. The scheme aims to reduce reliance on imports. Three medical device parks are expected to be functional by early 2027.
BSF chief reviews operational readiness of troops along International Border in Jammu frontier
During the visit to the Jammu Frontier, the BSF Chief emphasized security assessments and strategies along the International Border, addressing recent tragic incidents in the region.
ED makes two fresh arrests in Mahadev betting app money laundering case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested two individuals, Nitin Tibrewal and Amit Agrawal, in connection with the money laundering investigation into the Mahadev online betting and gaming app case. Tibrewal, a Kolkata resident, is a "close associate" of accused Vikash Chapparia, alleged to have purchased undisclosed properties in Dubai using the proceeds from the app's profits. Agrawal, a relative of another accused, Anil Kumar Agrawal, is alleged to have received funds from Anil Kumar Agrawal, with his wife purchasing properties alongside another accused, Anil Dammani.
Centre extends Amit Agrawal's tenure as CEO of UIDAI for one year
Agrawal is a 1993 batch IAS officer of Chhattisgarh cadre. A graduate of the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, Agrawal assumed charge as the new CEO of the UIDAI in June this year.
Amit Agrawal appointed UIDAI CEO, Subodh Kumar Singh named DG NTA
Senior IAS officers Amit Agrawal and Subodh Kumar Singh have been appointed as CEO Unique Identification Authority of India and director general of the National Testing Agency. As many as 13 senior officers have been appointed in different central government departments.
Budget proposes hike in TCS on overseas travel, fund remittances out of India to 20%
Also, 20 per cent TCS will be applicable in cases where funds in excess of Rs 7 lakh are sent out of India under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme of the RBI.
ED summons Amazon India V-P in forex case
The agency is looking into alleged violation of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) when Amazon invested ₹1,431 crore to purchase 49% in Kishore Biyani-led Future Coupons Pvt Ltd (FCPL) in 2019 and if it complied with all the applicable regulations.
Udaan cofounder Sujeet Kumar invests in edtech firm OckyPocky
"With this seed funding round, we will be able to further develop our technology to deliver high quality personalised learning experience enabled by an interactive and innovative approach," OckyPocky founder and CEO Amit Agrawal says.
Former Reliance Capital CEO Sam Ghosh plans to set up a small finance bank
Cosmea aims to involve in activities auxiliary to financial intermediation, except insurance and pension funding. Directors of the company are Soumen Ghosh, Suresh Thiruvananthapuram Viswanathan and Amit Agrawal.
Illegal coal mining case: CBI searches at five locations in West Bengal
The searches are being conducted at five locations of Manjhi's alleged associate Amit Agrawal, a businessman, in Durgapur, Asansol and Bankura, they said.
Haryana Records 18 per cent Growth in GST
This was informed in a review meeting held via Video Conferencing of all DETC’s (ST) of Haryana under the Chairmanship of Excise and Taxation Commissioner, Dr. Amit Kumar Agrawal today. It was informed that the return compliance of the State has also shown marked improvement in the month of November, 2019.
BJP will win Chhattisgarh again, Jogi not a factor: Brijmohan Agrawal
BJP national president Amit Shah has set a target of 65 of 90 seats in the state assembly in the elections scheduled later this year.
Bhaskar Bhat, Saurabh Agrawal elevated to Tata Sons board
The other existing members of Tata Sons board include Vijay Singh, Nitin Nohria, Ronen Sen, Farida Khambata, Venu Srinivasan, Ajay Piramal, Amit Chandra and Ralf Speth.
Stanton Chase makes India comeback
Four senior executives — Amit Agarwal, Ashwini Prakash, Mala Chawla and Sripad Kn — who were with the earlier Stanton franchise will now head the entity in India.
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