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Indian Express
5 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Russian woman in custody battle may still be in India: Centre informs SC after she, her minor child go missing
In the custody battle between a Russian woman and her Indian husband, the Centre Friday informed the Supreme Court that the woman, who is reported missing along with their minor child, may still be in the country. Additional Solicitor General (ASG) Aishwarya Bhati, appearing for the Centre, informed a Bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi that the woman has not left the country through legal channels. She added that lookout circulars, hue and cry notices, etc, have been issued and circulated across the country to find them. On Thursday, the bench had asked the Delhi Police to immediately find her whereabouts after the husband complained that she and the minor child were untraceable. Additionally, the court ordered the immediate seizure of the mother's passport and directed the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to contact the Russian embassy to request permission to enter the 'residence of the diplomat who was lastly seen in the company of the mother'. On Friday, Bhatti said the Russian embassy is cooperating fully with Indian authorities. The law officer Russian ambassador issued a WhatsApp communication regarding the matter, she added. The ASG said the woman had approached the Russian embassy and complained about her husband on July 5. The officials advised her to go to the police, the ASG said, adding that the woman had very little money in her account. Justice Kant said that the next two days will be crucial. The court wondered how the woman was travelling and looking after her child if she had only limited means. She pointed out that no international departure has been registered after April, and she was last seen in her rented premises on July 7, at around 2.10 pm. The mother of the woman had approached the embassy complaining that she was not reachable, the ASG informed. Justice Kant said, 'The possibility of collusion of one or two officials… because of any reason, they might have assisted or helped her… that needs to be verified…' including the possibility of procuring another passport. Bhati said, 'We will try to investigate that.' In its order, the court said the police will contact railway authorities and get information and also find out whether the petitioner is still in the National Capital Region or has left for some other destination. The court added that the husband and his family have some information that may facilitate the police in tracing the duo. The bench also called for a fresh status report in the matter by July 21.
India Today
5 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
Lookout notice for missing Russian woman, child; top court suspects 'collusion'
The Supreme Court on Friday expressed grave concern over the disappearance of a Russian woman and her child amid an ongoing custody battle with her estranged Indian husband, even suggesting the possibility of "collusion" in her Basu, a Russian national, and her four-and-a-half-year-old child have been missing since July 7. Hearing a petition filed by Victoria's estranged husband Saikat Basu, the bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi directed police to trace the mother and child top court also noted the woman may have had outside help. "There may be a possibility of a collusion... someone may have helped her on a private level," the judges said. Appearing for the Centre, Additional Solicitor General (ASG) Aishwarya Bhati informed the bench that a lookout circular has been issued and that the government is in contact with the Russian Embassy."She did not leave the country using legal channels," Bhati also mentioned that the woman's last known financial transaction was on July 6 and that her Canara Bank account now shows a balance of only Rs 169."She has frugal means... She may have gone somewhere on foot," the ASG bench replied, "She may not have travelled by air, but there are other means."It directed the police to gather information from all major railway stations and transport hubs to determine whether she was still in the National Capital Region or had left."They need to be found immediately," the bench its latest affidavit, Delhi Police said it has issued appropriate directions as per the court's July 17 order. Police visited the woman's last known rented address on May 22 and have since deployed personnel at key locations in and around the Defence Colony have also reached out to Instagram and Gmail seeking access to her digital activity, the court was told. The woman's maternal grandmother could not be custody dispute dates back to an earlier court directive, which gave the father 20 hours a day with the child and the mother the remaining four hours, a schedule later modified to alternate three and four-day custody each Saikat Basu approached the court again earlier this month, alleging that Victoria had vanished with the child and was seen entering the Russian Embassy's back gate with luggage, reportedly accompanied by an embassy official. He expressed fears that the two may have left Supreme Court has asked Delhi Police to expedite the investigation and continue providing status updates.- EndsTrending Reel
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
ACORD Solutions Group Connects Global Markets with New North American Digital Data Exchange Hub for Reinsurance and Large Commercial Transactions
ACORD Offering One Million Free Digital Transactions to New Users NEW YORK, July 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ACORD Solutions Group (ASG), a leading provider of digital solutions for the global insurance industry, has announced the launch of its ADEPT North America Regional Hub to drive modernization across the industry through digital data exchange for large commercial and reinsurance transactions. ADEPT (ACORD Data Exchange Platform and Translator) enables seamless, standardized data exchange for placing, accounting, and claims transactions across the (re)insurance value chain, regardless of an organization's current level of digital maturity. The platform is aligned with ACORD's Global Reinsurance & Large Commercial (GRLC) Data Standards, ensuring universal interoperability and enabling true cross-market collaboration. As part of the launch, ASG is giving away one million free digital messaging transactions for each new North American carrier and broker, encouraging global connectivity and accelerating digital transformation across North America's growing (re)insurance market. "By standardizing how organizations exchange data, ADEPT breaks down traditional silos and creates a collaborative environment where carriers, brokers, and reinsurers can work together more efficiently," said Chris Newman, President International, ACORD Solutions Group. "This isn't just about digitizing processes—it's about connecting markets and enabling the kind of seamless collaboration that drives innovation across the entire industry." ADEPT transforms the traditional approach to data exchange by enabling organizations to shift from isolated, manual processes—such as rekeying data from emails or spreadsheets—to participating in a fully integrated digital messaging network. With this platform, users can experience significant time and cost savings while improving data quality and reducing manual effort across all participating organizations. "Improving the efficiency of data exchange and reducing costs is a critical feature of the successful management of reinsurance companies," said Frank Nutter, President, Reinsurance Association of America. "ACORD Standards together with ASG's innovations mark a significant advance in achieving those goals." The North America Regional Hub launch builds upon the proven success of ADEPT Regional Hubs already operating in Italy, Spain, and Bermuda, creating an expanding network of interconnected digital ecosystems. This collaborative approach is being amplified through the Ruschlikon initiative, which unites the world's largest reinsurance carriers and brokers in a shared commitment to digital transformation. "This initiative from ASG is a significant boost to the insurance industry and reinforces the ongoing digitization efforts led by ACORD and Ruschlikon North America," said Sergio Ibanez, Swiss Re eAdmin Lead Americas and ACORD GRLC/RNAIG Chair. "At Swiss Re, we remain committed to supporting both the development and strengthening of regional hubs, as well as the broader adoption of ACORD Standards across North America." As part of its global market connectivity initiative, ASG will continue expanding ADEPT Regional Hubs to create a worldwide network of interconnected (re)insurance markets. The upcoming launches in Dubai, Singapore, and Nordics will further strengthen global collaboration capabilities, enabling seamless cross-border transactions and strengthening international partnerships. Learn more about ADEPT's digital data exchange capabilities at and sign up to be an ADEPT North America Regional Hub user by contacting sales@ About ACORD Solutions Group ACORD Solutions Group was created to solve critical industry challenges by delivering next-generation digital solutions and services. Our enterprise-class solutions optimize the speed, cost, and accuracy of data exchange, connecting stakeholders regardless of geography, role, and legacy constraints. ACORD Solutions Group is an extension of ACORD, the standards-setting body for the global insurance industry. Learn more at Contact: Beth Jarecki Omnia Paratus beth@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE ACORD Sign in to access your portfolio
NBC Sports
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- NBC Sports
Debating Schwarber's ASG MVP win, swing-off format
Dan Le Batard & Co. reflect on this year's MLB All-Star Game, debating the home run swing-off format, whether Kyle Schwarber deserved ASG MVP honors, initial reactions to the ABS Challenge system, and more.
USA Today
15-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Why MLBers are (thankfully!) wearing their own team uniforms at All-Star
It's the thing you all hoped for as baseball fans for the MLB All-Star Game: Please please PLEASE get rid of the ugly uniforms that the American and National League players wear, and let's just have them wear their own team uniforms, one in homes, one in aways. That's it! Well? Your wish came true. If you're here, you might be wondering why the 2025 All-Stars at Truist Park in Atlanta aren't wearing ugly ASG uniforms. The answer? For the first time since 2019, players will go back to wearing their own team uniforms. This is the best news for everyone, and fans love it too. Between this and the ABS challenges for balls and strikes on Tuesday night, we're happy MLB is listening. MLB All-Stars and fans loved getting to wear their own uniforms
