Fugitive Mehul Choksi living in Belgium, plans to move to Switzerland for treatment

IANS | March 23, 2025 7:43 AM

New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) Fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi, who is wanted in India for his alleged involvement in a Rs 13,500-crore bank loan fraud, was previously believed to be residing in Antigua and Barbuda before reportedly travelling and residing in Antwerp, Belgium, with his wife, Preeti Choksi, after obtaining a residency card, according to a media report.

Chhattisgarh: Governor Ramen Deka meets beneficiaries of PM Awas Yojana in Bemetara

IANS | March 22, 2025 7:39 PM

Bemetara (Chhattisgarh), March 22 (IANS) Chhattisgarh Governor Ramen Deka visited Bemetara district of the state on Saturday, where he met beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) and discussed their issues. He visited the village of Chorbhatti, near the district headquarters, and inspected the house of Kekti Bai Sahu, a beneficiary of the scheme.

Electoral officers hold 4,000 meetings with parties on booth-level complaints

IANS | March 22, 2025 7:16 PM

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) Aiming to address the common complaint of alleged bogus voters, 4,123 Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) are holding all-party meetings to resolve any pending polling booth level issues as part of a drive initiated by the Election Commission of India, an official said on Saturday.

Central govt's backing fuels success of ‘Jal Sahelis’ in tackling water scarcity in Tikamgarh

IANS | March 22, 2025 6:41 PM

Tikamgarh (Madhya Pradesh), March 22 (IANS) A handful of women from Madhya Pradesh's Tikamgarh have made a remarkable commitment. After decades of struggling with water scarcity in the hilly region, they now wish to protect the upcoming generations from this pain. The ‘Jal Sahelis’ (Water Friends) of the area have become the centre of attention, and their efforts have been recognised and supported by the government, giving them the much-needed encouragement to move forward.