National
Rose Valley Ponzi scam: Centre hands over Rs 515 crore to help 7.5 lakh victims
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) The government on Saturday handed over Rs 515.31 crore to Justice D.K. Seth (Retd), Chairman of the Asset Disposal Committee which was formed for the purpose of restitution of properties to legitimate investors in the Rose Valley Ponzi scam.
Entertainment
Shreya Ghoshal says song ‘Jai Hanuman’ is a celebration of ‘courage, innocence’
Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) On the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti on Saturday, renowned playback singer Shreya Ghoshal unveiled a new track christened “Jai Hanuman,” which she said is a celebration of “courage, innocence, and grace.”
International
Sexual violence against children rises alarmingly in DR Congo: UNICEF
United Nations, April 12 (IANS) A child was reported raped on average every 30 minutes during intense January and February fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) said.
Indian-origin municipal councillor charged in mafia-run gambling operation in US
New York, April 12 (IANS) An Indian-origin municipal councillor has been charged with participating in a mafia-run gambling operation, according to New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin.
Putin meets with US special envoy for Ukraine talks
St. Petersburg, April 12 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Steve Witkoff, a special envoy of US President Donald Trump, in St. Petersburg for talks on the Ukraine conflict.
India-Italy partnership continues to develop and evolve: EAM Jaishankar
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Friday held "productive discussions" with visiting Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani and Italy's Minister of University and Research, Anna Maria Bernini, in New Delhi, jointly reviewing bilateral cooperation and its advancement in trade, investment, IMEC, maritime, security, research, technology, education and culture domains.