ED Searches 7 Delhi-NCR Locations in Tashee Group Homebuyer Case.

The Enforcement Directorate has conducted fresh searches at eight locations in Kerala as part of its money laundering investigation into transactions involving Cochin Minerals and Rutile Ltd (CMRL) and Exalogic Solutions. Investigators are examining alleged ₹2.78 crore payments made by CMRL to the now-defunct company linked to Veena T, daughter of former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. The agency is scrutinising whether the payments recorded as IT consultancy expenses represented genuine services. The latest searches indicate that financial and documentary evidence collection remains ongoing.

CMRL Case Heats Up As ED Conducts Fresh Searches Across 8 Kerala Locations

In the CMRL money laundering case involving Exalogic Solutions and Veena T, the Enforcement Directorate conducted fresh searches at eight places in Kerala.

The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday conducted fresh searches at eight locations across the state in connection with a money laundering case, officials said.

The searches are being conducted under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act or PMLA and relate to alleged financial transactions involving Cochin Minerals and Rutile Ltd.

The investigation is related to the alleged Rs 2.78 crore payments by CMRL to the now-defunct company of Veena T, Exalogic Solutions, allegedly for IT consultancy services.

At least seven devotees were killed and more than a dozen injured after an electricity pole fell during a rush at Ashok Dham temple in Lakhisarai, Bihar. Police said possible electrocution may have contributed to the panic and subsequent stampede-like situation, although the exact cause and sequence remain under investigation. The incident occurred during Shravan, when temples traditionally experience heavy crowds. Rescue teams shifted injured devotees to hospitals, while Bihar authorities ordered immediate medical assistance and expressed condolences to the families of those who died.

Ashok Dham Temple Stampede Leaves 7 Dead After Electricity Pole Falls in Bihar

An electricity pole allegedly fell during a rush at Ashok Dham temple, killing at least seven devotees and leaving more than a dozen injured.

At least seven people were killed and over a dozen devotees injured in the incident at the Ashok Dham temple at Lakhisarai in Bihar, officials said on Monday. The incident took place during Shravan, a holy month marked by large religious gatherings, when devotees had gathered to offer water to Hindu deity Shiva.

The falling electric pole could have caused electrocution of people in the crowded temple area, leading to a stampede-like situation, they said. In the first video, an electric pole fell, and people were electrocuted before the crowd situation worsened, senior police officer Shivam Kumar told news agency ANI.

Kumar warned that the cause of the accident was not yet known and the circumstances would be known to the authorities only after checking all the information available. The exact sequence of events is still being investigated, with officials trying to establish how the electricity pole fell, whether there was electrocution, and how the crowd reacted.

Students, parents and teachers at Ajitha Nair Educational Trust in Kurla marked India’s 80th Independence Day with a collective Drug-Free Maharashtra pledge. Additional Commissioner of Police Dhananjay Kulkarni hoisted the National Flag, while police officials and civic representatives attended the programme. The pledge encouraged participants to avoid narcotic substances, raise awareness about their harmful effects and support prevention efforts. The initiative also highlighted the importance of families, schools, communities and law-enforcement agencies working together to protect young people from substance abuse.

Mumbai Students Take Drug-Free Maharashtra Pledge on 80th Independence Day

Students, parents, and teachers at Ajitha Nair Educational Trust in Kurla turned Independence Day into a lesson in responsibility, pledging collectively to support a drug-free Mumbai and Maharashtra.

Kurla students took a Drug-Free Maharashtra pledge during the 80th Independence Day celebration at the Ajitha Nair Educational Trust school campus, combining patriotism, education and social awareness.

The programme encouraged young participants to understand that freedom also means making responsible choices, protecting personal well-being and helping create safer, healthier communities through education and discipline.

Senior IPS officer Dhananjay Kulkarni, Additional Commissioner of Police, East Region, Mumbai, served as chief guest and hoisted the National Flag during the Independence Day ceremony.

Seven workers in Madhya Pradesh’s Panna have discovered a 17.96-carat gem-quality diamond estimated to be worth around ₹50 lakh. The stone was reportedly spotted by Akhilesh Pal while inspecting an older mine in Sarokha village after heavy rains. The workers had held a mining lease for around two years but had previously struggled to find a valuable stone. The diamond is expected to be submitted for government auction, where its final value will depend on the bidding process and applicable rules.

17.96-Carat Diamond Worth ₹50 Lakh Found by Seven Workers in Panna Mine

Seven workers in Panna, Madhya Pradesh, have discovered a 17.96-carat gem-quality diamond worth ₹50 lakh that could change their financial fortunes.

Heavy rains have unearthed a 17.96-carat diamond in the mining district of Madhya Pradesh’s Panna, bringing renewed focus to the region after seven workers allegedly discovered the gemstone in the wake.

The diamond was found in a mine in Sarokha village, where Akhilesh Pal and six other workers had taken a mining lease about two years ago.

Panna mining officer Ravi Patel said the stone was “gem quality”, which means a quality natural diamond, and its value was estimated at around ₹50 lakh.