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Indian Express
15-07-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Mithi river desilting ‘scam': Court says no justification of ‘Rs 2.41 crore as CEO salary', rejects accused's bail plea
In a detailed order rejecting the bail plea of the main accused in the Mithi river desilting 'scam' case, a special court has considered that there was no document to show that the accused was given Rs 2.41 crore as salary as CEO to explain the transfer of money to his personal account. The court had on July 11 rejected bail to Ketan Kadam, the CEO of firm Virgo Specialities. The Mumbai Police had claimed that Kadam entered into a contract with a company — Maptrop Technical Services — which supplied machines in a manner which compelled contractors carrying out desilting of the river to hire the machines at an inflated rate, causing wrongful loss to the civic body Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). 'It appears from statement of Bhushan Salunke and ledger accounts statement of M/s. Virgo that the said company had transferred Rs 6 crores for purchase of the machines to MAPTROP Ltd. and out of that, Rs.2,41,20,000/- has been transferred in the personal account of the applicant (Kadam). Even though the Advocate for the applicant submitted that said amount is salary of the applicant as CEO, however there is no document for such justification for receiving such huge salary. Even there is no document showing that, how much monthly salary was agreed to be given by Virgo to the applicant,' special judge N G Shukla said in the order, which was made available on Tuesday. The case against Kadam and others including BMC officials is that while tenders were issued for desilting of the Mithi river from 2019 to 2024, conditions were inserted in the terms of agreement to compel contractors to hire machines from the company linked to Kadam. He denied this, claiming that contractors were free to purchase machines from other companies as per the tender documents. One of the allegations against Kadam is that he incurred expenses of flight tickets and lodging of three BMC officials from his bank account for visits to Delhi for demonstration of the machines, as was submitted by additional public prosecutor Chaitrali Panshikar. 'If applicant would have acted merely as an employee, he had no reason to spent money from his personal account on flight tickets and hotel expenses of BMC officers prior to execution of tripartite agreement (MOU) and Agreement of Hire with the contractors. This clearly shows involvement of applicant as a conspirator in setting terms and conditions of the tenders in a manner of compelling the contractors to hire the machines from Virgo. There was preplan of applicant to purchase machines by setting the terms of tenders, therefore, he has incurred said expenses,' the court said, referring to the agreement which said that the supplier can only rent machines from Virgo. Kadam had referred to terms and conditions, claiming no such compulsion to hire was imposed. The court also said that prima facie, there is proof that Kadam had personally gained from the contractors through shell companies, calling him the key person in the conspiracy who acted as intermediary with the BMC. 'Investigation is still in progress and statements of number of the witnesses, including the high ranking BMC officers, are yet to be recorded. Considering influencing personality of applicant, if released on bail, he may influence witnesses and create hurdle in investigation,' the court said. The Enforcement Directorate has also this week sought permission to record Kadam's statement in jail in connection with its own probe into the case.
Time of India
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WWE star Roman Reigns and Galina Becker celebrates the birth of sixth child ahead of anticipated return
Roman Reigns and Galina Becker (Image Source: Getty) Roman Reigns has reached a big personal milestone: the WWE superstar and his wife, Galina Becker, have welcomed their sixth child to their family. The news came out hot from Q&A of the recent wrestling session, eliciting no negative reactions from fans, much like the rumors surrounding; just a few weeks after the brand owned by the WWE, Reigns' return to WWE. As always, the couple is private about their family life, and this time is no different. Reigns and Galina, who also share a daughter, Joelle, and two sets of twin boys, have welcomed another baby. While the name and gender have not been revealed yet, a recent Q&A session confirmed the news, which included reliable WWE insiders. Roman Reigns welcomes 6th child, continues extended break from WWE Roman Reigns was removed from the WWE setup shortly after WrestleMania 41, having been informally taken out by his assailants, Seth Rollins and Bron Breakker, in an attack post-WrestleMania 41 during a storyline. Even though his absence makes sense for the storyline, it's worth noting that many sources have hinted that Reigns is partly doing this to spend time with his family and personal life, as the newest member of the Anoa'i household just recently made the addition. This happened months after Reigns had been absent from the ring, but he still is a big topic of conversation in WWE. His merch remains top notch, and sources have indicated that his comeback is being plotted in the background. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo There have been internal WWE meetings where creative routes and concepts were discussed for his return. So clearly, the 'Tribal Chief' will be brought back as a major player. The news of this baby was confirmed during a WrestleVotes Q&A session, which was hosted by Joe Lowry: 'By the way, congratulations to Roman Reigns. He just had another baby. Good stuff there.' Information on the baby, like a name or sex, has been kept quiet by the couple's longstanding preference for privacy. Since welcoming their bundle of joy, Reigns and Becker have maintained a private family life. SummerSlam return likely on the horizon Sources in the industry say SummerSlam in August is the most likely place for Reigns to come back. According to the same report, WWE is working on some new branding assets for him, a possible character transformation. Whatever this comeback consists of, it could be all that comes back that can see a battle with any of The Bloodline members, perhaps a high-stakes skirmish including Solo Sikoa or Jimmy Uso, or could also just resemble his previous face-off with Seth Rollins before. Also Read: OnlyFans marketing gone wild? Former WWE star Matt Riddle's Toilet photo sparks buzz Right now, though, Reigns seems to be reveling in fatherhood — all six of them — away from the chaos of the ring. However, as WWE's biggest summer spectacle looms, it seems only a matter of time before the return of the Tribal Chief—and what could be an era-defining one. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Korea Herald
30-06-2025
- Health
- Korea Herald
ESHRE 41st Annual Meeting: Older paternal age linked to higher miscarriage risk and lower live birth rates in donor egg IVF cycles
A new international study presented today at the 41 st Annual Meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) reveals that IVF cycles involving male partners over the age of 45 carry significantly increased miscarriage risks and lower live birth rates – even when young donor eggs are used. PARIS, June 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- By isolating paternal age from female reproductive factors through the exclusive use of donor eggs from young women, the study provides robust evidence that male age plays a critical role in reproductive success, challenging the common assumption that sperm age has little impact once fertilisation occurs. The retrospective study analysed 1,712 first oocyte donation cycles conducted between 2019 and 2023 across six IVF centres in Italy and Spain. All cycles used fresh donor oocytes and frozen sperm from male partners, with only the first single blastocyst transfer included. Female recipients had a mean age of 43.3 years. Participants were divided into two groups: men aged 45 or younger (n=1,066) and those over 45 (n=646). While fertilisation rates and embryo development were comparable between groups, significant differences emerged in clinical outcomes. Miscarriage rates were notably higher among couples where the male partner was over 45, reaching 23.8% compared to 16.3% in the younger paternal age group. Similarly, live birth rates were significantly lower in the older paternal age group, at 35.1% versus 41% for men aged 45 or younger. Discussing the findings, Dr. Maria Cristina Guglielmo, Embryologist at Eugin Italy, said, "Traditionally, maternal age has been the central focus in reproductive medicine, but our results show that the age of the male partner also plays a crucial and independent role. Even when using eggs from young, healthy donors and transferring only a single, high-quality embryo, we observed poorer outcomes in men over 45." She also emphasised the importance of examining how paternal age affects the health of offspring. "There is growing evidence linking advanced paternal age to an increased risk of neurodevelopment disorders in children. Our future work will investigate the long-term health and developmental outcomes of children conceived through donor egg cycles with older fathers, where maternal factors are minimised, to isolate paternal effects more clearly." The study abstract will be published today in Human Reproduction, one of the world's leading reproductive medicine journals.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Willimantic man allegedly drives past state police at over 121 mph
WILLIMANTIC, Conn. (WTNH) — A Willimantic man was arrested after state police said he was driving at over 121 mph on Route 2 East in Montville on Sunday night. Derek Sweezey,41, was allegedly driving an Acura TLX when he passed state police troopers on Route 2 East before continuing on to I-395 South where police say he was traveling at least 121 mph. Troopers stopped Sweezey on I-395, where he was arrested without incident. He was charged with reckless driving and released on $5,000 bond. He will appear in Norwich Superior Court on June 17 Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Jeep Wranger Willys 41 edition launched in India: Limited to just 30 units!
Jeep India has launched a new Wrangler Willys '41 special edition in the Indian market. This edition is limited to just 30 units across India and is available on the top-spec Rubicon variant at a premium of Rs 1.51 lakhs, with an optional accessory pack priced at Rs 4.56 lakhs. Interested customers can book this new edition online or by visiting their nearest dealership, Deliveries are expected to begin soon. This edition is a tribute to the iconic 1941 Willys. And no, it's not just about a few stickers—this limited-run model, mixes old-school charm with modern off-road tech. The new Wrangler Willys '41 special edition is offered in a new 41 Green colour option and features a 1941 hood decal and military-inspired aesthetics. This launch also marks the debut of the 41 Green Paint Option in the Indian market for the first time. Jeep says this design pays homage to Jeep's wartime legacy while embracing the comfort and innovation expected of a modern-day icon. Further, the Willys '41 Special Edition comes packed with both premium and practical features like power-operated side steps, all-weather floor mats, grab handles for both front and rear passengers, and digital video recorders at the front and back. Jeep's also throwing in an optional adventure pack that adds a roof carrier with built-in side steps and a Sunrider roof. In terms of features, the Wrangler Willys 41 edition gets a 12.3-inch infotainment system with Jeep's new Uconnect 5 OS, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, semi-digital cluster, automatic climate control, off-roading camera with washer, 12-way powered front seats, automatic headlamps and much more. Safety-wise, it gets electronic stability control, hill start assist, hill descent control, electronic roll mitigation, a tyre pressure monitor, rear parking sensors and ADAS suite with adaptive cruise control with stop and go, front collision warning with emergency braking assist and more. Mechanically, the Wrangler Willys edition is powered by the same 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine which puts out 270 hp of power and 400 nm of torque. It comes paired with an 8-speed torque converter automatic gearbox and it also gets Jeep's Selec-Trac full-time 4WD system. It also gets a Rock mode for the Selec-Trac system, locking front and rear differentials, a front sway bar that's able to be electronically disconnected, and a 240 Amp alternator. Discover everything about the automotive world at Times of India .
