In a shocking case, healthcare professionals in Kerala are being accused of criminal breach of trust and cheating by a Kuwait-based bank due to a loan default of crores. One of the accused, Biju Moonjely Joseph, claims that he had taken the loan in 2015-16 while working as an X-ray technician in Kuwait and had been regularly paying instalments until he was forced to return to Kerala in 2020 due to the pandemic. He joins other defaulters who couldn't return to Kuwait or had sought relief from the bank earlier.
A high-profile case has emerged in Bollywood as a complaint by producer Vashu Bhagnani has led a Mumbai court to direct the police to investigate director Ali Abbas Zafar and his associates for serious accusations of cheating and fraud. Bhagnani claims the trio, who were involved in the production of the upcoming film 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan', misrepresented expenses, breached contract terms, and embezzled large sums of money. The court has noted the gravity of the allegations and ordered a thorough interrogation, while Bhagnani has provided substantial evidence to support his claims.
Despite the pleas made by the counsel for the petitioner to reduce the punishment of two years disqualification from appearing in any University examination, the Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled in accordance with the Panjab University regulations which prescribe the punishment for use of unfair means. The judge also emphasized the importance of legal ethics in the profession and stated that the petitioner, being a student of LL.B. should be held to a higher standard. This decision highlights the need for students to maintain academic integrity and the consequences of cheating in the legal profession.
In a major twist in the Maharashtra Assembly elections, Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange-Patil announced that he would not back any candidates, breaking his earlier promise to support specific candidates in order to defeat those against Maratha reservation. This decision comes as a surprise to many as Jarange-Patil had earlier vowed to seek revenge against the ruling coalition for cheating the Maratha community. While the BJP has welcomed his move, the NCP (SP) and Shiv Sena (UBT) have different perspectives on how this development will impact the elections.
Ferrari boss trusts FIA to handle Red Bull's "Bibgate" scandal while McLaren and Zak Brown call for a thorough investigation. Red Bull's demonstration of their adjustable ride height device in Austin has caused controversy and raised questions about possible cheating. As FIA implements new sealing procedures, Vasseur speaks out about the severity of the situation and mentions McLaren's involvement in a previous tech row.
In a major scandal shaking up the Indian bureaucracy, IAS officer Puja Khedkar has been discharged from service by the UPSC for cheating and taking advantage of OBC and disability quota benefits. This comes after a month of her selection being cancelled and her being barred from future exams. The controversy has brought to light loopholes in the selection process and has resulted in the scrutiny of over 15,000 candidates.
Kamala Mills owner Ramesh Gowani has been granted bail after his plea was rejected by a magistrate court. The case involves allegations that Gowani cheated a land owner of Rs 20 crore, commercial properties, and flats worth Rs 67.50 crore. Gowani has denied the accusations, stating that he fulfilled his contractual duties and the complainant failed to do the same, leading to the termination of his right to develop under the SRA Act.
In a shocking turn of events, a young woman named Lavanya has filed a police complaint against popular actor Raj Tarun, accusing him of cheating and drug use. In response, Raj Tarun has denied the allegations and revealed details about their past relationship, claiming he distanced himself from Lavanya due to her drug use. He also announced that he will be fighting a legal battle and asked for support from the industry. Meanwhile, his upcoming film Thiragabadaraa Saami's trailer has been well received by the audience.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has initiated an investigation into the alleged malpractice, impersonation, and cheating in the National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test-UG (NEET-UG) examination held on May 5. This move comes after demands from protesting students and a report submitted by the Bihar government's Economic Offences Unit (EOU), which suggests a paper leak. The Congress has accused the Modi government of trying to cover up the NEET scam and has called for a Supreme Court-monitored forensic probe to safeguard the future of lakhs of young students.
The National Testing Agency faces backlash after the NEET and UGC-NET exams were marred by rampant cheating and leaks. Retired IAS officer Pradeep Singh Kharola, who has close ties to PMO's adviser Amit Khare, is appointed as the new director general, while Subodh Kumar Singh is placed on “compulsory wait”. The controversial leak of the NEET question paper and subsequent controversies have also led to the postponement of the NEET-PG 2024 and cancellation of the UGC-NET exams.