UGC-NET Paper Leak Alleged; Education Ministry Seeks Details from NTA

ED freezes Rs 440 crore in TMC accounts in money laundering probe

India's Enforcement Directorate has frozen Trinamool Congress bank accounts containing Rs 440 crore as part of an ongoing money laundering investigation. The probe centers on an alleged Rs 160 crore laundering case involving the party. Investigators found that the funds were allegedly used to purchase an aircraft and a helicopter, which were subsequently leased back to the TMC for its operational use. The ED is examining suspicious financial transactions and the possible creation of personal assets through these dealings.

FSSAI Issues Notices to Food Firms Over False and Misleading Product Labels

India's food safety regulator FSSAI has sent notices to multiple companies for displaying inaccurate or deceptive information on their product packaging. Kubera Foods was flagged for labelling baked goods containing preservatives as '100% Natural.' Gifting brand Ferns N Petals came under scrutiny for marketing a product as chocolate when it contained vegetable fat rather than cocoa butter. Lotte India was cited for unsubstantiated vegetarian claims and missing nutritional data on its labels. The regulatory crackdown is aimed at ensuring that consumers have access to truthful and transparent information about the food they purchase.

US Judge Approves SEC-Musk Settlement Over Twitter Share Purchase

A federal judge approved a settlement between Elon Musk and the US Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday. The agreement relates to Musk's acquisition of Twitter shares. The SEC had been investigating Musk's purchase of the shares. The court's approval formally resolves the regulatory probe between the two parties.

'Holding Tehran accountable for Hormuz aggression': US launches fresh strikes against Iran