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The Wire
an hour ago
- Business
- The Wire
Indian Govt Is Yet to Serve Summons to Adanis, Says US SEC
New Delhi: The US Securities and Exchange Commission informed a New York federal court on June 27 that the Indian government has yet to forward the serving of summons to tycoon Gautam and Sagar Adani, nearly six months after being first contacted to do so under an international convention. In a letter dated June 27, the SEC submitted its third status report of the year, following earlier updates in February and April. The agency noted that it had previously sought the assistance of India's Ministry of Law and Justice under Article 5(a) of the Hague convention to serve the summons and complaint on the Adanis in India. It also said it had sent notices of the lawsuit and waiver requests directly to the Adani counsels. However, there has been no confirmation yet that the Indian authorities have delivered the documents. 'Since the April Status Update, the SEC has corresponded with the India MoLJ concerning the efforts of the relevant Indian judicial authorities to serve the Summons and Complaint on Defendants, but the SEC understands that those authorities have not yet effected service,' the SEC wrote in the status report filed to the Eastern District of New York. In its previous update submitted in April, the SEC had said that the Indian Ministry of Law and Justice had acknowledged receipt of the commission's request and had forwarded it to the relevant judicial authorities. The legal proceedings stem from criminal and civil action launched in November last year. The US Department of Justice had then accused Gautam Adani, his nephew Sagar Adani, former Adani Green Energy CEO Vneet Jaain, two former executives of Indian renewables firm Azure Power, and three former officials of the Canadian pension fund Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) of funnelling over $250 million in bribes to Indian government officials between 2020 and 2024 to secure solar energy contracts. In a parallel civil action, the SEC filed a suit against the Adanis for allegedly violating various anti-fraud provisions of US federal securities laws. Cyril Cabanes, CDPQ's former Asia-Pacific infrastructure head and a former board member of Azure Power, was also named by the SEC for violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). Two days after the two indictments were unsealed, the federal court in New York issued summons for the two Adanis in the SEC case on November 22. Two days after the criminal and civil cases were unsealed, the New York federal court issued summons for the two Adanis on November 22. But service of those summons remains pending. Following Donald Trump's return to office, he issued an executive order to suspend enforcement of the FCPA, prompting speculation that this might lead to a settlement between the Adanis and US authorities. While informal discussions may be underway, there has been no public indication of progress so far. The charges faced by the Adanis in the SEC are not related to FCPA, but for wire and securities fraud.
The Star
2 days ago
- The Star
Labourer in India fights off leopard attack in Gladiator style with bare hands
Video grabs show labourer Mihilal Gautam wrestling with a leopard at a brick kiln in Uttar Pradesh, India. - NAVAL KANT SINHA/X SINGAPORE: It was Gladiator, Bollywood style. A 35-year-old construction worker in India's northern state of Uttar Pradesh was filmed this week literally fighting tooth and nail with a leopard for his life, using nothing but brute force and nifty wrestling skills. In a video that has been viewed over 350,000 times after it was posted at one X account on June 24, Mihilal Gautam can be seen using his entire weight to press down on the neck, head and limbs of a large wild leopard at a brick kiln. The big cat was hiding inside the kiln's chimney and pounced as Gautam, who was gathering ash, approached, according to a report in The Indian Express. With his life on the line, Gautam - who was unarmed - managed to wrestle the leopard to the ground and pin it there. In the video, the leopard is seen clawing at Gautam with its hind legs and trying to take a bite of his hands and head. The other workers hear Gautam screaming and gather around him and the leopard from an elevated ledge. From there, they pelt the leopard with heavy bricks, mostly hitting its exposed posterior. The big cat eventually fled towards a nearby banana field, reported The Indian Express. Gautam was treated for severe injuries, but he lived. 'This man fought a leopard empty-handed and survived. That is not something we see every day,' Nripendra Chaturvedi, a forest ranger, told The Free Press Journal. While many others who have seen the viral video praised Gautam for his grit and tenacity, there were some who wondered why the gaggle of men who saw him wrestling with the leopard did not do more than just throwing bricks. 'Is this crowd so effete that all they could do is pelt stones and bricks from above and watch as a single man risks his life to fight a leopard?' one commenter asked on X. There were those who were on the leopard's side. 'What can animals do when their habitats are destroyed? Of course they will encroach into human habitation,' said one user on YouTube. Another said that it seemed to him Gautam was actually trying to protect the leopard from being stoned to death by covering the wild animal with his body. Forest rangers searched for the leopard, but the wounded animal, when cornered, attacked again, leaving five people in the search party injured. Police later joined in the search. Wildlife officials eventually found and subdued the leopard with a tranquiliser. The local forest management office is now assessing the animal's condition and plans to relocate it to a rescue centre, The Free Press Journal reported. - The Straits Times/ANN
Straits Times
2 days ago
- Straits Times
Indian labourer fights off leopard attack in Gladiator style with his bare hands
Indian labourer fights off leopard attack in Gladiator style with his bare hands It was Gladiator, Bollywood style. A 35-year-old construction worker in India's northern state of Uttar Pradesh was filmed on June 23 literally fighting tooth and nail with a leopard for his life, using nothing but brute force and nifty wrestling skills. In a video that has been viewed over 350,000 times at one X account, Mr Mihilal Gautam can be seen using his entire weight to press down on the neck, head and limbs of a large wild leopard at a brick kiln. The big cat was hiding inside the kiln's chimney and pounced as Mr Gautam, who was gathering ash, approached, according to a report in The Indian Express. With his life on the line, Mr Gautam - who was unarmed - managed to wrestle the leopard to the ground and pin it there. In the video, the leopard is seen clawing at Mr Gautam with its hind legs and trying to take a bite of his hands and head. The other workers hear Mr Gautam screaming and gather around him and the leopard from an elevated ledge. From there, they pelt the leopard with heavy bricks, mostly hitting its exposed posterior. The big cat eventually fled towards a nearby banana field, reported The Indian Express. Mr Gautam was treated for severe injuries, but he lived. 'This man fought a leopard empty-handed and survived. That is not something we see every day,' Mr Nripendra Chaturvedi, a forest ranger, told The Free Press Journal. While many others who have seen the viral video praised Mr Gautam for his grit and tenacity, there were some who wondered why the gaggle of men who saw him wrestling with the leopard did not do more than just throwing bricks. 'Is this crowd so effete that all they could do is pelt stones and bricks from above and watch as a single man risks his life to fight a leopard?' one commenter asked on X. There were those who were on the leopard's side. 'What can animals do when their habitats are destroyed? Of course they will encroach into human habitation,' said one user on YouTube. Another said that it seemed to him Mr Gautam was actually trying to protect the leopard from being stoned to death by covering the wild animal with his body. Forest rangers searched for the leopard, but the wounded animal, when cornered, attacked again, leaving five people in the search party injured. Police later joined in the search. Wildlife officials eventually found and subdued the leopard with a tranquiliser. The local forest management office is now assessing the animal's condition and plans to relocate it to a rescue centre, The Free Press Journal reported. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Mint
4 days ago
- Business
- Mint
‘Our drones became the eyes in the skies…': Gautam Adani on Adani Defence's role in Operation Sindoor
Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani on Tuesday said that Adani Defence 'delivered' as India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 following the Pahalgam terror attack in April this year, lauding the Indian armed forces for their efforts. 'When it comes to Adani Defence – Operation Sindoor called, and we delivered. Our drones became the eyes in the skies as well as the swords of attack, and our anti-drone systems helped protect our forces and citizens. As I have always believed, we don't operate in safe zones. We operate where it matters - where India needs us the most," Gautam stated while addressing the 33rd annual general meeting of Adani Group shareholders. 'This year, during Operation Sindoor, our brave men and women in uniform stood tall. Not for fame, not for medals - but for duty,' Gautam Adani said. 'Their courage reminded us that peace is never free. It is earned. And the freedom to dream, to build, and to lead stands firmly on the shoulders of those who protect. Operation Sindoor showed that India knows the worst of peace, but if someone shows us an eye, we know how to respond in their language,' he added. He emphasised that their objective is not to merely establish businesses and cater to markets but to 'create new possibilities and serve our nation's destiny". Indian armed forces carried out Operation Sindoor on May 7 after 26 people, mainly tourists lost lives in a terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22. The nine sites were targeted in a 'focussed, measured and non-escalatory' manner. On May 10, it hit 'precision strikes' atv Pakistan air bases, namely Rafiqui, Murid, Nur Khan, Rahim Yar Khan, Sukkur, Chunian, Pasrur and Sialkot as a result of Pakistan's shelling and attacks across border areas in the country. The billionaire businessman paid tributes to victims involved in Air India's Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crash that took place on June 12 in Ahmedabad, where over 250 were killed, including people on ground. 'We bow our heads in grief for the lives lost in the tragic crash of Air India flight. So many dreams were silenced in an instant,' he stated.
Hans India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
UP artist paints plea for peace amid Iran-Israel conflict, praises PM Modi for Op Sindhu
Amid the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel, an artist from Aligarh has used her brush to call for peace and praise humanitarian efforts led by India. Her painting is also a tribute to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for launching 'Operation Sindhu'. Laxmi Gautam, a socially conscious painter known for depicting current issues through her artwork, has created a powerful painting that reflects the pain of war and the urgent need for dialogue between nations. The artwork portrays both Iran and Israel sitting at a table, symbolising a peaceful negotiation instead of warfare. A dove, universally recognised as a symbol of peace, dominates the scene, alongside imagery showing the devastating impact of war, loss of innocent lives and environmental destruction. Gautam said, 'I am an artist who creates paintings on urgent social issues to raise awareness about what is wrong and should not continue. For example, the ongoing Iran-Israel war should not happen, as it causes the loss of innocent lives. I want this violence to end immediately.' 'For thousands of years, wars have only harmed innocent people without benefiting anyone. They damage society, pollute the environment, and create deep wounds that take generations to heal. I have tried to depict these truths through my paintings,' she added. The painting also includes a tribute to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for launching 'Operation Sindhu', aimed at safely evacuating Indian nationals stranded in the conflict zones. Gautam expressed her gratitude for the mission, calling it 'a commendable act of leadership and compassion.' 'Our culture teaches us 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam', the world is one family. We should support one another, not fight,' she said. 'Through this painting, I appeal to Iran and Israel to end this war and sit down for peace. Just like the alliance shown in my painting, there should be real dialogue and resolution.'
