In a major development, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has carried out surprise raids at the residence and office of Tamil film producer Akash Baskaran in Chennai. The probe centers on alleged financial irregularities linked to his production house, Don Pictures.
The raids took place at his home on K.P.N. Dasan Road, Teynampet, Chennai, where officials are examining documents and electronic devices to gather evidence.
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Madras High Court questions private firm link in Tamil Nadu sanitation scheme
The Madras High Court questioned the Tamil Nadu government over alleged political links and corruption in its 'Sanipreneurs' scheme. The high court was hearing a PIL by YouTuber 'Savukku' Shankar demanding a CBI probe into its implementation.
Fatwa Issued Against Thalapathy Vijay Over Iftar Party Controversy
A Muslim cleric has issued a fatwa against actor-turned-politician Thalapathy Vijay for allegedly inviting alcoholics and gamblers to an Iftar party. The fatwa accuses Vijay of anti-Islamic conduct and political opportunism, urging Muslims in Tamil Nadu not to include such individuals in religious gatherings. The cleric has called Vijay’s actions "illegal and sinful."
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Healthy diets with only 10% ultraprocessed foods may raise risk of cognitive decline, stroke
Eating more ultraprocessed foods is linked to a higher risk of cognitive decline and stroke, even if a person is trying to adhere to a Mediterranean diet, the DASH diet or the MIND diet, a new study found.
All three diets are plant-based, focused on consuming more fruits and vegetables, whole grains, beans and seeds while limiting sugar, red meat and ultraprocessed foods.
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S Jaishankar: India backs port deal with Iran after US caution
India has urged the US not to take a "narrow view" of its port agreement with Iran, a day after Washington warned that countries doing business deals with Tehran risked sanctions.
On Monday, India signed a 10-year deal with Iran to develop the strategically important Chabahar port.
The US said any country considering business deals with Iran "needs to be aware of the potential risks".
What did ICJ ruling mean in South Africa's genocide case against Israel?
The UN's top court has resumed hearings on a case brought by South Africa accusing Israel of genocide in the Gaza war and seeking an emergency halt to its offensive in Rafah.
The words of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) have been subject to intense scrutiny since South Africa brought its case and it’s centred around the use of the word “plausible” in the ruling.
Is the move to electric cars running out of power?
The numbers
Any motorway driver will know the feeling: you're cruising along, miles of open road seemingly ahead and then from nowhere, a slowdown.
Something similar has hit the electric vehicle market in 2024. After years of soaring sales, growth appears to be stalling.
Replacing fossil-fuel-powered cars with EVs is central to the UK government's plan to meet its climate goals - road transport accounting for 12% of planetary emissions.
King Charles: First official portrait since coronation is unveiled, painted by Jonathan Yeo
The first official painted portrait of King Charles III since his coronation has been unveiled at Buckingham Palace.
The vast oil on canvas shows a larger-than-life King Charles in the uniform of the Welsh Guards.
The vivid red work, measuring about 8ft 6in by 6ft 6in, is by Jonathan Yeo, who has also painted Tony Blair, Sir David Attenborough and Malala Yousafzai.
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Narendra Modi’s India: A decade of popularity and polarisation
Ten years after becoming prime minister, Narendra Modi is aiming for a historic third term - what makes him India's most prominent leader in decades?
Many voters feel things have got better since he took office in 2014, but will people who are struggling back him in the country's general election?
"Mr Modi has done great work. We haven't seen poor people getting so many welfare benefits under any other government," he says.
