AAP faces the heat: ED uncovers Rs 7 cr foreign donation ‘scam’ violating FCRA rules

AAP faces the heat: ED uncovers Rs 7 cr foreign donation ‘scam’ violating FCRA rules

New Delhi, May 20 - The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has unearthed a Rs 7.08 crore alleged foreign donation scandal involving the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which violated FCRA and election guidelines by manipulating the donor identities.

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Funds raised during Canada events transferred to AAP leader Durgesh Pathak’s account: ED sources

Funds raised during Canada events transferred to AAP leader Durgesh Pathak’s account: ED sources

New Delhi, May 20 - Funds raised during an Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) fund-raising event in Canada in 2016 were transferred to the account of Durgesh Pathak, a current party MLA, as per an Enforcement Directorate (ED) report, agency sources said.

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US FDA gives nod to Musk’s Neuralink to implant brain chip in 2nd person

US FDA gives nod to Musk’s Neuralink to implant brain chip in 2nd person

New Delhi, May 20 - Tesla CEO Elon Musk-run brain-computer interface company Neuralink has reportedly received a nod from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to implant its brain chip in a second person.

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South Korea to monitor impact of US tariff hikes on Chinese imports

South Korea to monitor impact of US tariff hikes on Chinese imports

Seoul, May 21 - South Korean Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok said on Tuesday the government will closely monitor the impact of Washington's recent decision to raise tariffs on some Chinese imports.

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Nancy Tyagi reveals it would be ‘amazing’ to create ‘something special’ for Sonam Kapoor

Nancy Tyagi reveals it would be ‘amazing’ to create ‘something special’ for Sonam Kapoor

Mumbai, May 21 - Social media fashion sensation Nancy Tyagi said that it would be amazing to create “something special” for Bollywood fashionista Sonam Kapoor, who lauded her Cannes ensembles and asked her to make something for her.

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Sensex slips 139 points on negative global cues

Sensex slips 139 points on negative global cues

Mumbai, May 21 - Indian frontline indices Sensex and Nifty opened in the red, following negative global cues from US and Asian peers.

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EU set to give final sign off for artificial intelligence law

EU set to give final sign off for artificial intelligence law

Brussels, May 21 - European Union (EU) ministers are set to give the final approval to stricter rules governing artificial intelligence (AI) in Brussels on Tuesday.

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Zelensky criticises slow delivery of Western aid for air defence

Zelensky criticises slow delivery of Western aid for air defence

Kyiv, May 21 - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has again emphasised his country's urgent need for air defence weapons.

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Biden asserts what’s happening in Gaza ‘is not genocide’

Biden asserts what’s happening in Gaza ‘is not genocide’

Washington, May 21 - US President Joe Biden has rejected accusations against the Israeli leadership that it is committing genocide in its fight against the Palestinian militant organisation Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

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6.0-magnitude earthquake jolts Japan, no tsunami alert

6.0-magnitude earthquake jolts Japan, no tsunami alert

Tokyo, May 21 - A 6.0 magnitude earthquake on Tuesday struck near the Ogasawara Islands in the Pacific Ocean, south of Tokyo, with no tsunami warnings issued, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said.

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Scarlett Johansson was ‘shocked’ to see OpenAI’s using voice ‘eerily’ similar to hers

Scarlett Johansson was ‘shocked’ to see OpenAI’s using voice ‘eerily’ similar to hers

Los Angeles, May 21 - Actress Scarlett Johansson shared that she turned down OpenAI‘s request to lend her voice to ChatGPT system, and added that she was “shocked” and “angered” that the company went ahead and used a voice that sounded very similar

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Chris Pratt says his 2 daughters know ‘exactly what to do to control’ him

Chris Pratt says his 2 daughters know ‘exactly what to do to control’ him

Los Angeles, May 21 - Hollywood star Chris Pratt has said that his daughters know "exactly what to do to control" him, as he added that he wants them to know how to have "power over people" in life.

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Kunal Kemmu drives for an hour from Bandra to Mira Road to cast his vote with parents

Kunal Kemmu drives for an hour from Bandra to Mira Road to cast his vote with parents

Mumbai, May 20 - Bollywood actor Kunal Kemmu, who recently made his directorial debut with the comedy film ‘Madgaon Express’ stepped out earlier in the day and drove all the way from Bandra to Mira Road to cast his vote as he hold

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Bollywood stars shine in 5th phase, but don’t inspire Mumbai voters to brave the heat

Bollywood stars shine in 5th phase, but don’t inspire Mumbai voters to brave the heat

Mumbai, May 20 - One of the most visible features of the just-concluded fifth phase of polling in Mumbai, which also marked the completion of Maharashtra's tryst with the ballot, was the spotlight on Bollywood and, to a lesser extent, television stars showing

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Salman spends time with wheelchair-bound woman before casting his vote

Salman spends time with wheelchair-bound woman before casting his vote

Mumbai, May 20 - Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, who was last seen in 'Tiger 3', cast his vote on Monday at the Mount Mary school.

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After voting, Preity Zinta declares that ‘our choice today will impact every single day of our lives’

After voting, Preity Zinta declares that ‘our choice today will impact every single day of our lives’

Mumbai, May 20 - Preity Zinta exercised her franchise in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, as she has cast her vote, saying it is the most important day for the future of our city, our state and our country.

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Jeetendra and Ektaa Kapoor cast their vote, show inked index finger to the world

Jeetendra and Ektaa Kapoor cast their vote, show inked index finger to the world

Mumbai, May 20 - Veteran actor Jeetendra, along with his daughter and content czarina Ektaa R Kapoor arrived together to cast their vote at a polling booth in Mumbai on Monday.

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Rupali Ganguly goes to vote with mother & brother; ‘family that votes together stays together’

Rupali Ganguly goes to vote with mother & brother; ‘family that votes together stays together’

Mumbai, May 20 - The 'Anupamaa' fame Rupali Ganguly, who has recently joined the BJP was accompanied by her mother and Vijay Ganguly as they cast their vote, flaunting their inked index finger.

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Big B casts his vote with wife Jaya; Aishwarya fulfils her civic duty separately

Big B casts his vote with wife Jaya; Aishwarya fulfils her civic duty separately

Mumbai, May 20 - Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan braved Mumbai's searing sun and cast his vote on Monday afternoon along with his wife Jaya, who's also a Rajya Sabha MP.

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Samsung names new chief for its semiconductor business

Samsung names new chief for its semiconductor business

Seoul, May 21 - Samsung Electronics announced on Tuesday it has appointed Jun Young-hyun as the new head of its semiconductor business in an apparent move to strengthen its market competitiveness.

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