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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
TopicUpendra Rai

Topic: Upendra Rai

Journalist accused of Rs 100 crore corruption gets no relief from SC on investigation

Upendra Rai had asked the court to restrain ED officer Rajeshwar Singh from conducting an investigation against him.

Upendra Rai raids: Call data of ED officer, ex-corporate affairs joint secretary under probe

The probe agencies have seized a confidential communication between the Indian High Commission in Singapore and a former ED Chief in connection with a case related to Naveen Jindal.

The meteoric rise of Upendra Rai, a boy from Ghazipur who became a ‘tainted’ media baron

Rai has been arrested by CBI over alleged dubious transactions worth Rs 100 crore, and suspicion that he used false information to gain access to airports.

On Camera

Devdas to Heeramandi—Bhansali doesn’t reduce courtesans to performers. They have a voice

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s films may be over-the-top, but by shining the spotlight on women who are otherwise forced to work on the edges of acceptable society, he gives them agency.

Asia’s growth outlook remains positive despite external uncertainties, says ADB

The Asian Development Outlook 2024 report suggests that policymakers in the region should monitor a number of risks. These include escalating conflicts and geopolitical tensions.

Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi takes over as Navy chief — challenges include changing warfare, China

An alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla, Admiral Tripathi was commissioned on 1 July, 1985 into the Executive Branch of the Navy.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.