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Time of India
11-06-2025
- Time of India
3.5cr assets case against senior cop held in Oct for taking 3.5 lakh bribe
1 2 Navi Mumbai: Senior police inspector Satish Kadam (55) of NRI Coastal police station in Navi Mumbai, who was suspended after being arrested in a corruption case by the Mumbai Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in Oct last year, has now been booked for amassing wealth disproportionate to his known sources of income. The FIR under the Prevention of Corruption Act was registered on June 9 at Ulwe police station by Mumbai ACB unit's police inspector Krushna Mekhale. Inspector Mekhale said, "The examination of Kadam's and his family's property documents and financial records revealed that he amassed wealth worth Rs 3.48 crore during his tenure from Dec 1, 2013 to Oct 9, 2024, which is 297% more than his known sources of income." Mekhale said the disproportionate assets case against Kadam is being further probed by Mumbai ACB unit's assistant commissioner of police Suresh Shirshat. Mekhale stated that following Kadam's arrest last Oct, he spent six days in police custody at ACB's Worli unit, followed by over a month in judicial custody before securing bail from the High Court. Kadam was arrested by the Mumbai ACB unit after he was allegedly caught red-handed while accepting Rs 3.5 lakh in bribes from Ajay Kumbhar to help his builder-father Mahesh Kumbhar get bail in a cheating case. Mahesh was already imprisoned at Taloja jail following a building collapse in Shahbaz village, Belapur in July last year, which resulted in three deaths and two injuries. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Memperdagangkan CFD Emas dengan salah satu spread terendah? IC Markets Mendaftar Undo Kadam had allegedly accepted Rs 14 lakh from Ajay in Sept in the building collapse caset. Later, on Oct 2 last year, when a cheating case was filed against Mahesh at the NRI Coastal police station, Kadamdemanded a Rs 5 lakh bribe in exchange for not seeking his police remand. Unwilling to pay further, Ajay approached the ACB's Worli unit which laid a trap and caught Kadam red-handed while accepting the bribe near his Ulwe residence. The ACB team searched Kadam's house and found Rs 48 lakh in cash and jewellery. Among the prooperites owned by Kadam and his family are two apartments in Orchid Heights Society, Sector 23, Ulwe, a 170 sqm plot in Sector 25, Ulwe, 245 grams of gold, a Maruti Suzuki Celerio, a Hyundai Verna, and an Audi.
News18
09-06-2025
- Automotive
- News18
Hyundai Verna To Get Facelift With New Features, Likely To Hit Market In 2026
Last Updated: The upcoming facelift model might come with an updated grille at the front, an improved headlight setup, and might carry the same side profile as the ongoing model. Ever since the Hyundai Verna was released in the Indian market, it has received an overwhelming response from customers. Amid the ongoing competition in the mid-size segment, the model is expected to undergo a major facelift. It has been reported that the updated version is likely to hit the market somewhere in 2026. Ahead of the official release, a test mule, wearing heavy camouflage running on the road. It has revealed some of the significant details, hinting at the overall style statement and key features. Expected Updates According to the spy shots, the fourth-gen model might come with an updated grille at the front, an improved headlight setup, and might carry the same side profile as the ongoing model. The customers can expect the same aggressive style statement and identical 16-inch alloy wheels. The slightly tweaked rear bumper might add an enhanced charm, making it look better as compared to current version. Interior Changes Talking about the interior highlights, the cabin might not see major changes. However, an improvement in terms of features and safety might be included to attract more customers. It will carry the same style multi-function steering wheel, featuring automatic climate control, wireless charging, front armrest, ambient lighting, and the list goes on. Under the hood, again, no change is expected. It means the upcoming model will use a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol and a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine. The former will generate a maximum output of 115 hp, the latter will churn out 160 hp. These units will be paired with a 6-speed manual transmission as standard. First Published: June 08, 2025, 09:35 IST
Business Upturn
09-06-2025
- Automotive
- Business Upturn
Volkswagen Virtus crosses 1.43 lakh sales milestone in 3 years, leads midsize sedan market in FY2025
By Aditya Bhagchandani Published on June 9, 2025, 10:33 IST Volkswagen Virtus has surpassed the 1.43 lakh sales mark since its launch in India on June 9, 2022. This milestone includes 61,563 units sold domestically and 81,243 units exported till the end of April 2025. The combined figure is expected to cross 1.45 lakh units once May 2025 numbers are accounted for. The sedan, built on the MQB A0 IN platform, has stood out in a declining midsize sedan market dominated by SUVs. In FY2025, Virtus emerged as the best-selling midsize premium sedan in India with 21,432 units sold, capturing 38% of the segment's market share. It overtook rivals such as the Hyundai Verna, Honda City, and Maruti Ciaz. The Skoda Slavia, its sibling model, is categorized separately as an executive sedan. Virtus has also led Volkswagen India's exports, with 34,640 units shipped in FY2025 alone—making it the sixth most-exported passenger car in the country. It has consistently driven VW India's export momentum since FY2023. The sedan is praised for its build quality, spacious interiors, and strong TSI petrol engine options—offered in 13 variants ranging from Rs 13.50 lakh to Rs 22.43 lakh. With over 40 safety features and a 5-star Global NCAP rating, the Virtus continues to be a strong contender in the premium sedan space despite an industry-wide tilt towards SUVs. Aditya Bhagchandani serves as the Senior Editor and Writer at Business Upturn, where he leads coverage across the Business, Finance, Corporate, and Stock Market segments. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to journalistic integrity, he not only contributes insightful articles but also oversees editorial direction for the reporting team.
Hindustan Times
09-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
Punjab: Jewellery worth over ₹60 lakh looted from Kapurthala shop
Unidentified miscreants looted a jewellery shop in Sarafa Bazaar early on Sunday morning, escaping with gold and silver ornaments worth over ₹60 lakh. The robbery took place around 4 am when five armed men held the watchman at gunpoint and broke into the shop. Ajay Kumar, owner of the shop, told police that the robbers made away with a safe containing approximately 50 tolas (500 grams) of gold and 20 kilograms of silver jewellery. 'The estimated cost of the looted jewellery is over ₹60 entire incident was captured on CCTV cameras installed in and around the shop,' Kumar said. Superintendent of police Prabhjot Singh Virk said, 'Forensic teams have collected evidence from the scene. We are tracking the suspects' movement through CCTV footage and have gathered some leads. We will apprehend them soon.' The robbers appeared to have conducted a prior recce of the area as CCTV footage showed them moving directly toward the jewellery chest, police said. This is the second major robbery in Kapurthala district within a week. On May 31, robbers looted nearly ₹40 lakh from an HDFC Bank branch in Rihanna Jattan village. One held for bank robbery, ₹13.10 lakh recovered Nine days after three masked robbers looted ₹38.34 lakh from an HDFC Bank branch in Rihanna Jattan village, Kapurthala police have arrested one of the accused and recovered ₹13.10 lakh stolen cash. Senior superintendent of police Gaurav Toora identified the arrested accused as Gurminder Singh, a resident of Kahlwan village in Jalandhar district. He was part of the trio that conducted the robbery at the bank on May 31. 'The robbery was executed with precision, with the masked robbers entering and exiting the bank within three minutes. A country-made pistol of 7.65mm calibre, used in the crime, has also been recovered from Gurminder. The other two involved in the loot have been identified and will be arrested soon,' he said. During interrogation, Gurminder revealed that the gang used a white Hyundai Verna with fake number plates to avoid detection, the SSP added.
Hindustan Times
05-06-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Hyundai Venue, Exter and more now get wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, but there's a catch
Hyundai Motor India has announced that models like the Grand i10 Nios , Exter , Verna , Aura , Venue N Line and Venue will now get wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. This has been done using a wired to wireless adapter. The company had first introduced the adapter with the Hyundai Alcazar . With the latest update, the entire lineup of Hyundai in India can be had with wireless mobile phone connectivity. The wired to wireless adapter was first introduced with the Hyundai Alcazar The new wired to wireless adapter is claimed to enhance the convenience and ease of using the infotainment system. Whether navigating maps or streaming music, the wireless adapter enables users to access their mobile apps (as supported by Apple CarPlay and Android Auto) directly through the vehicle's infotainment system. Also Read : Hyundai Verna gets a new SX+ variant starting at ₹13.79 lakh. Here's what it gets With the new Wired to Wireless Adapter, HMIL continues to focus on offering cutting-edge features, smart technology and future-ready mobility solutions that resonate with the evolving needs of Indian customers. Tarun Garg, Whole-Time Director and Chief Operating Officer, Hyundai Motor India Limited, stated that the Wired to Wireless Adapter reaffirms the company's commitment to offering accessible and advanced connectivity solutions across the product range. Hyundai Verna: New variants added Along with the introduction of the wired to wireless adapter for Grand i10 Nios, Exter, Verna, Aura, Venue N Line and Venue, Hyundai has also updated the Verna lineup with new variants. The new Hyundai Verna SX+ is priced starting at ₹13.79 lakh (ex-showroom). Meanwhile, the higher spec iVT variant is priced at a premium to the manual at ₹15.04 lakh (ex-showroom). The Hyundai Verna is available with either a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine or a 1.5-litre turbo petrol unit. The 1.5-litre NA petrol engine is available with a six-speed manual gearbox and IVT, while it churns out 114 bhp peak power and 143.8 Nm of maximum torque. Also watch: Hyundai Verna 2023: First Drive Review The new variant of the Hyundai Verna gets multiple features including a Bose 8 speaker system, leather seat upholstery, ventilated and heated front seats, front parking sensors, LED headlamps and more such modern conveniences. Prior to this, the carmaker had updated the Hyundai Alcazar lineup with a new variant. First Published Date:
