Visa scam crackdown: CBI charges 8 people in French Embassy fraud; Interpol Silver Notice issued to trace global assets

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a chargesheet against eight individuals, including a local law officer at the French Embassy in New Delhi and his family members, for their alleged involvement in a high-profile visa fraud racket targeting Schengen visa applicants.According to a statement issued by the agency on June 11, the chargesheet…

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Ahmedabad plane crash: LIC eases claim settlement procedures for Air India crash victims, Bajaj Allianz sets up emergency desk

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) on Friday said it has relaxed its claim settlement procedures for families affected by the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad and assured swift processing of claims to provide urgent financial relief.In a statement, LIC said it is committed to supporting victims’ families and has introduced special concessions to…

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PM-Kisan 20th instalment: When is the next payment date; check beneficiary status

NEW DELHI: The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) scheme provides crucial financial support to farmers across India. Under this Central Government initiative, eligible landholding farmer families receive Rs 6,000 annually in three equal instalments of Rs 2,000 each, directly transferred to their bank accounts. What is the PM-Kisan scheme? The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman…

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Gold price prediction today: What’s the gold rate outlook for June 13, 2025 after Israel strikes Iran – should you buy or sell?

Gold price prediction: The ₹99,000 level, coinciding with the 21-day EMA, represents the most logical support zone for dip buying in this new bullish environment. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: MCX Gold August 2025 contract has opened with a spectacular gap up at ₹100,300, marking a massive surge of over 1,800 points from previous…

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Israel strikes Iran: Delhi airport operations normal, says DIAL; some flights affected

NEW DELHI: Delhi airport continues to operate normally, but several flights have been affected due to changing airspace conditions over Iran, Iraq and nearby regions, Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) said in an advisory issued on Friday.The disruption follows Israel’s military strike on Iran late Thursday, with explosions reported across Tehran. Iran’s state media confirmed…

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Stock market crash today: Nifty50 goes below 24,550; BSE Sensex tanks over 1,100 points

Market analysts anticipate continued consolidation, whilst monitoring global market indicators. (AI image) Stock market crash today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, tanked in trade on Friday on global cues. While Nifty50 crashed below 24,550, BSE Sensex tumbles over 1,100 points. At 9:16 AM, Nifty50 was trading at 24,547.30, down 341 points…

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