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Time of India
5 days ago
- Time of India
Extortionist threatening city jeweller arrested in police encounter
Kanpur: Police arrested an extortionist in an encounter late Monday night after he demanded money from a jeweller. His associate managed to escape. The criminal sustained a gunshot wound to his right leg and was taken to a hospital. The police arrested an extortionist who demanded Rs 50 lakh from Govind Nagar jeweller Anil Kumar Gupta. The police shot the perpetrator in the leg, and seized a firearm from him. His accomplice, however, fled the scene on a blue motorcycle. Anil Kumar Gupta, resident of Q Block Govind Nagar, owns a jewellery shop in Bilhaur. On June 8, while returning from Bilhaur, the criminals on a motorcycle pursued him and opened fire while he was unloading items from his car boot. The jeweller became aware of the attack when the criminal called him and demanded Rs 50 lakh. Later, Gupta lodged a complaint with Govind Nagar police. The investigating team discovered that the SIM card used for the extortion call was stolen from a mobile repair shop. No substantial leads emerged despite questioning the shop owner. The criminal later called from another unregistered number to enquire about the payment, but this SIM was registered to an Odisha-based labourer working in the Metro in Kanpur. During investigation, the police obtained the CCTV footage from Shivrajpur toll plaza showing the attackers going from Bilhaur to Govind Nagar. Based on the footage and the criminal's Monday phone activity, police tracked their location in the Gujaini area. When the police team pursued them to the Gujaini underpass, the accused fired shots while attempting to flee. In the ensuing exchange, Anuj Tiwari from Anand Nagar, Rawatpur was injured, while his associate Chhotu escaped. DCP (South) Dipendra Nath Chaudhary confirmed the arrest of the extortionist during the encounter, adding that efforts continue to gather additional information and locate his accomplice.
News18
04-06-2025
- Business
- News18
From Fashion to Fur Babies to Future Cities: How Indian Brands Are Going Green
Last Updated: This World Environment Day, we celebrate not only what these companies are doing for the environment, but also how they are inspiring everyday citizens to join the journey In an era where sustainability has evolved from a buzzword to a business imperative, Indian brands across diverse sectors are leading the charge with innovative, ground-level action. This World Environment Day 2025, companies are walking the talk on climate action, pushing boundaries of eco-consciousness in ways that are practical, scalable, and deeply human. Maninder Singh, Founder & CEO of CEF Group, shares how the company is spotlighting high-impact sustainability projects, 'Our Dal Lake Waste Processing Plant in Srinagar is actively restoring ecological balance in a heritage zone." 'In cities like Jammu and Ahmedabad, we convert municipal solid waste into Bio-CNG and organic manure—clean energy and farming, powered by urban waste." 'Our 2-acre City Forest in Ghaziabad is a thriving carbon sink, while our Urban Farming Initiative enables 250+ families to grow chemical-free produce at home with support from trained farmers." To make sustainability an internal culture, CEF organizes employee-driven initiatives such as plantation drives, zero-waste challenges, and sustainability workshops. 'The toughest part is changing habits and ensuring consistency, but we overcome it by aligning sustainability with team goals and recognizing individual contributions," Singh says. Circular economy principles are at the heart of CEF's mission: reducing waste at the source, recycling through composting and energy conversion, and redesigning systems to create value from waste. Calderys is focusing on reducing energy and water usage, expanding green cover through tree plantation drives, and involving employees in social and environmental projects. 'Sustainability begins with governance and team engagement. Our Odisha-based CAPES refractory plant, designed for zero wastewater discharge and energy efficiency, exemplifies this." Calderys also maximizes reclaimed materials and designs zero-discharge plants across India to ensure continuous progress towards carbon-conscious operations. Electric Mobility Akshit Bansal, Founder & CEO of Statiq, shares the brand's World Environment Day pledge: 'We're expanding our network of smart EV charging stations across India and launching awareness campaigns to encourage greener transportation choices." Statiq empowers employees through green initiatives, workshops, and volunteering. 'Sustainability is embedded in our core values," says Bansal. 'We design products for longevity, promote component reuse, and responsibly recycle e-waste. Our goal is to make sustainability seamless for every Indian." Green Building Movement 'As India continues to grow, the choices we make today will define the planet's future," says Akash Deep, DGM & Treasurer, GRIHA Council. Through green rating systems and awareness programs, GRIHA is shaping India's built environment with an eye on low-carbon, resource-efficient habitats. 'World Environment Day reminds us of our opportunity to embed sustainability at scale in future infrastructure. We must build not just structures, but legacies," he adds. Sustainable Style: The Rise of Circular Fashion The fashion sector is undergoing a quiet but impactful revolution. Chandan Singh, founder of Glamour Prints, describes the brand's philosophy: 'We use eco-certified fabrics and collaborate directly with grassroots artisans. Our dyes are plant-based, sourced from discarded flowers." Glamour Prints' dedication to circularity stands out—fabric scraps are upcycled, packaging is plastic-free, and every design choice supports local economies and the planet. 'Sustainability isn't a marketing angle for us; it's our identity." Pet care is also going green. Zai Tandan, founder, Heal Your Paws (HYP), explains, 'Every service we offer—from grooming to therapies—uses herbal products safe for pets and the environment." The centre's café, 'Bite Me', is built from recycled materials, pool water is reused, and dog waste is composted. 'Our motto is simple: compassion for animals should extend to the planet." Small Acts, Big Change Ankit Babbar, Co-founder, Tavasyam and My Learning Garden, celebrates this World Environment Day by gifting herbal plants to clients. 'Our ethos is conscious living. From reusable cups to daily green choices, small actions build lasting impact." top videos View all Across industries from infrastructure and fashion to mobility and pet care, Indian brands are proving that sustainability is more than a corporate responsibility; it's a shared value system. This World Environment Day, we celebrate not only what these companies are doing for the environment, but also how they are inspiring everyday citizens to join the journey. In a world that often talks green, these brands are living it—one tree, thread, and charging station at a time. First Published: June 04, 2025, 21:20 IST News lifestyle From Fashion to Fur Babies to Future Cities: How Indian Brands Are Going Green
Indian Express
30-05-2025
- Indian Express
CBI arrests senior ED official from Odisha in Rs 2-crore bribery case
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested a deputy director of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Odisha on Friday in connection with an alleged bribery deal. The agency apprehended the senior ED official, Chintan Raghuvanshi, a 2013-batch Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer, after he demanded a bribe of Rs 2 crore from an Odisha-based mining trader. This was allegedly after the ED raided multiple locations linked to the businessman's company. The CBI laid a trap after the complainant purportedly informed the agency about the situation. An FIR was lodged Thursday. 'In the complaint, it is alleged that Chintan Raghuvanahi has demanded a bribe of Rs 5 crore (which was further reduced to Rs 2 crore), out of which, first installment of Rs 50 lakh is to be paid to him on 28.05.2025 through… a private person in exchange for not attaching his hospital and not arresting him and to settle an ED case,' read the FIR. The agency verified the complaint through an officer, who in his report, said the 'private person' had directed the complainant to pay Rs 50 lakh as the first installment at 11 am Thursday, CBI sources told The Indian Express, adding that the agency recovered colour-coded cash while arrested the official. The ED official's lawyer Siddhant Mohanty was quoted by PTI as saying in Bhubaneswar that a special CBI court has remanded Raghuvanshi to judicial custody for 14 days. 'However, his bail petition has not been rejected. It will be heard on June 4,' Mohanty said. When contacted, the lawyer refused to make any further comments.
India Gazette
29-05-2025
- India Gazette
Delhi Police busts interstate drug racket; 254 kg of marijuana seized
New Delhi [India], May 29 (ANI): The Delhi Police Crime Branch has arrested three individuals and seized over 254 kilograms of high-quality marijuana, estimated to be worth over Rs 1 crore in the illegal market. The contraband was ingeniously hidden inside a container carrying bulk soya badi in an attempt to evade detection, as per a statement from the Delhi police. The arrests were made following a two-month-long intelligence-led operation spearheaded by the Anti-Gangster Section (AGS) of the Crime Branch. The operation, aligned with the government's Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, was conducted under the supervision of Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime Branch) Harsh Indora, added the statement. Based on specific intelligence and advanced technical surveillance, the police intercepted a suspicious truck on May 27, 2025. The vehicle had travelled from Baharampur in Odisha and was closely monitored throughout its journey to Delhi using toll plaza data and mobile surveillance. Upon search, 254.1 kilograms of marijuana were recovered -- 30.38 kg from accused Anil Kumar and 223.72 kg from the truck. DCP Crime Harsh Indora said, three individuals were apprehended and identified as Bhuneshwar Singh (49), a resident of Bihar, Jang Bahadur Yadav (48), a residence from Faridabad, Haryana and Anil Kumar (30), a resident of Nangloi, Delhi. A case under various sections of the NDPS Act and Indian Penal Code has been registered at the Crime Branch Police Station, read the statement further. Investigations have revealed that Jang Bahadur Yadav is a key figure in the operation, connected with major drug suppliers based in Baharampur, Odisha. He owns four trucks, two of which are believed to be off-road but allegedly used in the trafficking operations by duplicating registration numbers to confuse enforcement agencies. One of his trucks was recently intercepted by Jharkhand Police in a separate drug seizure, and the driver involved is currently absconding. Bhuneshwar Singh, who works closely with Jang Bahadur, is believed to be responsible for transporting the narcotics across states. He has reportedly made multiple trips delivering consignments to Ahmedabad and Delhi, receiving payments of Rs 60,000 per trip. Anil Kumar was identified as the local receiver of the consignment in Delhi, operating under the direction of his brother-in-law, Chhotu Kumar. Chhotu Kumar is a shoe company contractor who allegedly uses his business as a front for drug distribution in Delhi's Nangloi and Dichon areas. He added that Chhotu Kumar is reportedly the key handler and liaison between the Odisha-based suppliers and Delhi distributors, coordinating logistics and payments. The seizure included a truck used in transportation and a motorcycle. The police have also uncovered that identical registration numbers were being used on multiple trucks to deceive law enforcement agencies. The crime branch has emphasised that this bust points to a well-structured, pan-India drug syndicate with roots in Odisha and distribution networks across Gujarat, Haryana, and Delhi. Efforts are ongoing to identify additional members of the network and trace the full supply chain. (ANI)
Mint
26-05-2025
- Business
- Mint
SC orders status quo on Bhushan Power liquidation, allows JSW Steel to file review
The Supreme Court on Monday ordered a status quo on the liquidation proceedings of Bhushan Power and Steel Ltd (BPSL), granting relief to JSW Steel Ltd and allowing the company to file a review petition against the court's 2 May verdict that had quashed its ₹ 19,300 crore resolution plan. A bench comprising Justices B.V. Nagarathna and Satish Chandra Sharma directed the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) to keep the matter pending until the apex court decides on JSW Steel's review plea. 'Without expressing any opinion at this juncture, we find that the interest of justice will be served if status quo is maintained in the proceedings pending before the NCLT,' Justice Nagarathna said. 'We clarify that this order of status quo will operate until the consideration of the review petition.' The court asked JSW Steel to file the petition within the prescribed limitation period, which is 30 days. The court's decision came in response to a plea filed by JSW Steel seeking a stay on the liquidation process initiated by Bhushan Power and Steel's former promoter Sanjay Singhal. Singhal had approached the NCLT urging immediate commencement of liquidation proceedings following the Supreme Court's 2 May judgment cancelling JSW Steel's resolution plan and directing BPSL's liquidation. JSW Steel, in its application, had requested the Supreme Court to defer the liquidation process for 60 days to give it time to file a review petition. The top court's interim relief now enables the steelmaker to approach the court with a review plea without parallel liquidation proceedings continuing before the NCLT. The Supreme Court indicated that the matter will likely be heard after the court's summer vacation, and after JSW Steel files its review petition challenging the court's earlier judgment. The Supreme Court's 2 May ruling was a major setback for JSW, which acquired BPSL through the corporate insolvency resolution process more than five years ago and has since made substantial investments in the company. The apex court had set aside the resolution plan on grounds of non-compliance with key provisions of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, particularly the failure to adhere strictly to the plan's approved timeline. The review petition is significant for JSW Steel, not just from a legal standpoint but also due to the financial and strategic importance of Bhushan Power and Steel to its domestic operations. As of 31 March 2024, JSW Steel carried net assets worth ₹ 14,091 crore related to BPSL on its consolidated balance sheet. BPSL's Odisha-based plant has a capacity of 4.5 million tonnes per annum (MTPA), forming a key part of JSW Steel's total domestic capacity of 34.2 MTPA—the highest in India. Appearing for JSW Steel before the Supreme Court on Monday, senior advocate Neeraj Kishan Kaul questioned the locus standi of Singhal, pointing out that he is under investigation by the Enforcement Directorate for alleged malpractices. Solicitor General of India, Tushar Mehta, appearing for BPSL's committee of creditors, also questioned Singhal's locus standi in the case. 'They are already under a chargesheet. Having left the company years ago, they are now pressuring the NCLT. You are the creator of the problem,' Mehta said. Senior advocate Dhruv Mehta, appearing for Singhal, opposed JSW Steel's plea, arguing that the steelmaker's petition against the NCLT order was not maintainable since the appellate remedy had not been availed. He added that the Supreme Court had in its 2 May judgment acknowledged Singhal's locus standi and highlighted several faults of BPSL's committee of creditors. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta suggested deferring the NCLT proceedings until 10 June, emphasizing the need to avoid further complications. 'This was a resolution plan implemented five years back. We have taken the money. Now, to reverse everything… they have taken money from other banks. Some of them are foreign banks. It will be difficult for them to deal with foreign banks. So some way will have to be found out,' Mehta said. Bhushan Power and Steel was among the first 12 large defaulters identified by the Reserve Bank of India in 2017 for resolution under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, with total dues of over ₹ 47,200 crore. At the time of its insolvency admission, the company owed more than ₹ 45,000 crore. JSW Steel's ₹ 19,300 crore resolution plan was the highest bid received and was approved by the NCLT in September 2019, and later upheld by the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) in February 2020. Despite ongoing litigation, including legal challenges mounted by Sanjay Singhal, JSW Steel went ahead with the resolution plan, making substantial payments and taking operational control of the BPSL plant in Odisha. In a post-earnings call last week, JSW Steel's joint managing director Jayant Acharya said the company had 'implemented the resolution plan of BPSL in compliance with the law and taken steps to successfully revive the company to its present state today'. He added that JSW Steel expected its compensation rights to be upheld following the Supreme Court 2 May decision. JSW Steel has also issued demand notices to a group of banks, seeking refunds of the funds disbursed as part of the now-invalidated resolution plan.
