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Calcutta High Court Disposes TMC Plea After ED Says No Seizure Took Place at I-PAC Office
The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday disposed of a petition filed by the Trinamool Congress (TMC) seeking protection and preservation of confidential political data allegedly seized by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) during searches conducted earlier this month. The court’s decision came after the central agency informed the bench that it had not seized any documents,
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China Launches Monopoly Probe into Trip.com Amid Tech Sector Scrutiny
BEIJING – China’s market regulator has launched an investigation into Trip.com Group Ltd, the country’s largest online travel agency, over suspected monopolistic practices, marking another step in Beijing’s intensified crackdown on alleged unfair competition in the tech sector. The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) said Trip.com is suspected of abusing its dominant market position,
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EFCC Returns N802.4 Million to First Bank Following System Glitches
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has returned N802.42 million to First Bank Nigeria Plc, recovered from N1.3 billion wrongly credited to a customer due to bank system glitches. The recovered funds were traced to Ojo Eghosa Kingsley, who, upon receiving the money, transferred portions to the accounts of his mother, Itohan Ojo, and
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BMC Elections 2026: Mumbai Votes in a High-Stakes Civic Battle as Maharashtra Goes to the Polls
Maharashtra is set for a crucial round of local body elections as voters across the state head to polling booths on Thursday, January 15, to elect representatives to 29 municipal corporations. At the heart of this massive democratic exercise is Mumbai, where the election to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has emerged as one of
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China’s December Trade with Japan Hits Three-Year High Despite Taiwan Tensions
BEIJING – China imported more goods from Japan in December 2025 than at any point in the last three years, customs data revealed on Wednesday, signaling resilience in China-Japan trade relations despite rising geopolitical tensions over Taiwan. The world’s second-largest economy purchased $16.4 billion worth of goods from Japan last month, marking the highest monthly
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Trump Aide’s ‘Modi Didn’t Call’ Claim and the Jaishankar–Rubio Conversation: What Lies Ahead for the India–US Trade Deal?
Nearly five months after the United States imposed steep tariffs on Indian exports, uncertainty continues to hang over the future of an India–US trade agreement. What initially appeared to be a difficult but ongoing negotiation has, in recent days, turned into a complex mix of sharp political statements, diplomatic denials, and cautious reassurance from senior
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Indian Rupee Ends Marginally Lower Amid Corporate Dollar Demand and RBI Intervention
MUMBAI – The Indian rupee concluded a volatile trading session on Wednesday slightly weaker against the U.S. dollar, as a mix of corporate dollar demand and likely Reserve Bank of India (RBI) interventions tugged the currency in different directions. The rupee closed at ₹90.2950 per dollar, down modestly from ₹90.19 in the previous session. Early
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Lawyer Ejiofor Condemns Katsina Govt Over Alleged Release of Terrorists, Warns of ‘Institutionalised Insecurity’
Human rights lawyer Ifeanyi Ejiofor has criticized the reported release of 70 suspected bandits and jihadist terrorists by the Katsina State government, describing the move as a dangerous policy that could further destabilize Nigeria. In a statement on Wednesday, Ejiofor said the release, allegedly under the guise of a “peace accord,” rewards violence and substitutes
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EU Allocates €90 Billion Financial Support to Ukraine: €30 Billion for Budget, €60 Billion for Military
BRUSSELS – The European Union announced on Wednesday a major financial aid package for Ukraine, splitting the approved €90 billion ($104.89 billion) support into €30 billion for the country’s general budget and €60 billion earmarked for military supplies, according to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. “We are taking a significant step in our
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Fire Destroys Vehicles, Motorcycle, and Property at Oyo Petroleum Station
A petrol-laden tanker, a motorcycle, and other properties worth millions of naira were destroyed in a fire at a petroleum station in Saki, Oyo State on Wednesday. The Oyo State Fire Service Chairman, Hon. Maroof Akinwande, confirmed the incident, stating that the fire engulfed a DAF trailer tanker (Reg. No. AAB943YL, Abuja) carrying 50,000 litres
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