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Time of India
4 hours ago
- Time of India
Secunderabad trio, local supplier held with 2kg ganja
Nagpur: A gang of ganja peddlers were arrested after a Nagpur police crime branch patrol team intercepted three men near Metro pillar between Chhatrapati Chowk and Coca-Cola Chowk late Tuesday night. The accused, all residents of Secunderabad, were found carrying 1.8kg ganja. A follow-up led to the arrest of their Nagpur-based supplier. The patrol team flagged the trio to stop after spotting them loitering in a zone known for high footfall but no late-night activity. When stopped and questioned, the men gave their names as Michael Jacob Harry Anthony (32), Saikumar Kashipatti Anutulla (32), and Deepak Narendra Katti (23) all of whom hail from Chacha Nehru Nagar, Bansalpeth, Secunderabad, Telangana. Their bags were searched on the spot. One contained a tightly wrapped haul of ganja, weighing nearly 1.8 kg. The men offered no resistance. During questioning, they immediately revealed their identity and the name of their supplier, Mohammad Sadiq Mohammad Rauf (43), a resident of Satranjipura, opposite Badi Masjid, in Nagpur's Lakadganj area. Based on the input, Sadiq was picked up from his residence. Police also recovered three mobile phones used in the transaction and a travel bag, together worth Rs92,360. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like One of the Most Successful Investors of All Time, Warren Buffett, Recommends: 5 Books for Turning... Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Click Here Undo Preliminary checks suggest the accused entered the city recently and were attempting to push the consignment to smaller peddlers operating in east Nagpur. Senior PI Pankaj Bondse from the Pratap Nagar police station told TOI that the supplier picked up ganja from another one from Mominpura. "They are not highly educated. One of these is illiterate, while the others have studied till 7th and 9th grade," he said and added that they are newbies and have a clean record. All four have been charged under Sections 8(a), 20(b), and 29 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. They have been handed over to Pratap Nagar police for further legal action. The operation was led by PI Amol Deshmukh and PSI Sachin Bhonde, under the supervision of Additional CP (Crime) Vasant Pardeshi, DCP (Detection) Rahul Maknikar, and ACP Abhijit Patil. Further investigation is on to trace the source of the supply chain and identify more local links. Police suspect that it wasn't the gang's first drop in the city.
India.com
5 hours ago
- Business
- India.com
Meet Indian billionaire who beat Mukesh Ambani, Gautam Adani by making bombs and ammo; his wealth rose by 78% due to..., net worth is Rs...
(File) Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani and the top richest individuals in India, however, a surprise entrant has earned more wealth than the Reliance Industries chairman and the Adani Group boss in the first half of the current fiscal year. No, its not any of the usual culprits like Narayana Murthy, Shiv Nadar or Azim Premji, the man we are talking about is billionaire Satyanarayan Nuwal, the co-founder and President of Solar Industries India. Who is Satyanarayan Nuwal? Satyanarayan Nuwal is the co-founder of Solar Industries India, a company he established in 1995, initially to trade in industrial explosives, before venturing in the manufacturing of the same. At the age of 18, Satyanarayan Nuwal, the son of a middle-income government employee, started his first business, and later set up Solar Industries India, which currently has 25 manufacturing plants across India and exports ammunition and explosives to more than 50 countries around the globe. A major chunk of the company's annual revenue comes from global exports, followed by housing and infrastructure, state-owned coal companies and the defense sector, according to Forbes. The Nagpur-based firm manufactures detonators, explosives and ammunition at its 25 facilities across India. How Satyanarayan Nuwal's net worth increased by 78% in 2025? According to the Bloomberg Billionaire Index, Satyanarayan Nuwal currently has a net worth of $7.90 billion as his wealth surged by a whopping 78 percent in the first half of 2025, surpassing heavyweights like Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani. The primary reason for the astonishing rise in Nuwal's fortune is the rapid increase in the stock prices of Solar Industries India, which rose 45 percent in 2024, and 54 percent in 2023. However, the Nuwal's company's is witnessing its best year in 2025 as its share prices have jumped 81 percent in the first half. Who earned how much in 2025? As per Bloomberg, the total wealth of Satyanarayan Nuwal increased by a whopping 78.4 percent during the first half of this year to reach $7.9 billion, while telecom tycoon Sunil Mittal witnessed 27.3 percent rise in his fortune, taking his total wealth to $30.4 billion. The net worth of London-based Indian steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal jumped to $24.8 billion, an increase of 26.1 percent, while billionaire Rahul Bhatia's fortune surged by 24.9 percent, reaching $10.8 billion. Mukesh Ambani, Asia's richest man, saw a jump of 21.9 percent in his total wealth and has a current net worth of $110.5 billion, while Gautam Adani, India's second-richest individual has a net worth of $85.4 billion, after an increase of 8.5 percent in the first six months of 2025, according to Bloomberg.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
MNS welcomes revoking of compulsory Hindi GRs
Nagpur: The (MNS) has welcomed the state govt's decision to withdraw the controversial government resolutions (GRs) mandating Hindi as a compulsory third language from Class I. The party has called it a victory for Marathi pride and a direct result of party chief 's steadfast opposition. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Nagpur-based Sharad Bhandarkar, state general secretary of MNS Shikshak Shikshattar Sena (teaching and non-teaching staff association), said the move reflects the party's long-standing stand on protecting Marathi language and culture. "Since Marathi was accorded Classical status, there were efforts by some to undermine its importance. We are not against Hindi," he said, "but you cannot keep it mandatory for such young kids. " He clarified that MNS does not oppose the existing three-language formula, under which Marathi is already compulsory. "Marathi is the official language of the state and must remain mandatory in schools," Bhandarkar added. He noted that the issue could have electoral implications. "This issue will impact elections too. In local body polls, people connect with local issues. And our Marathi pride, our language is one of these issues. People will remember who stood up for Marathi and who tried to sideline it," Bhandarkar said. The controversy took a decisive turn on Sunday evening when CM Devendra Fadnavis announced cancellation of the GR at an event in Mumbai. The state govt also constituted a committee to re-examine the three-language policy framework. On Monday, Raj Thackeray addressed the media and reiterated that he would not allow language imposition on Maharashtra. He said that a planned protest march scheduled for July 5 would now be celebrated as a 'victory rally' following the govt withdrawing the GR.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
CCRI, VNIT collaborate to develop eco friendly packaging from orange peel waste
Nagpur: The Central Citrus Research Institute (ICAR-CCRI) and Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT) have joined hands to develop biodegradable, citrus peel-based packaging alternatives to synthetic plastics. A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between the two Nagpur-based premier institutes on Friday. The initiative aims to foster scientific innovation and collaborative research for sustainable development. Under this collaboration, VNIT will focus on the formulation, material design, and sustainable development of biopolymer-based packaging films, incorporating orange peel-derived bioactive compounds into chitosan-alginate matrices. ICAR-CCRI will undertake quality analysis, microbial assessment, and shelf-life evaluation of the developed packaging systems on various citrus and horticultural produce. The collaboration highlights the innovative use of citrus waste, particularly sweet orange peel, as a renewable, functional additive in food-grade packaging materials. The research is expected to contribute to circular economy goals by promoting sustainable agri-waste utilisation and reducing environmental pollution caused by plastic waste. 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 Đăng ký Undo The collaboration offers opportunities for joint efforts in diverse fields like nanotechnology, electronics, chemical and mechanical engineering, as well as applied chemistry, thereby strengthening interdisciplinary research and technological advancements. Dr Dilip Ghosh, director, ICAR-CCRI, and Dr Prem Lal Patel, Director, VNIT, Nagpur, formally signed the MoU at VNIT in the presence of deans, heads of divisions, senior-level scientists, faculty members, and other officials from both the institutes. Dr Ghosh emphasised that the collaboration marks the beginning of a long-term collaborative journey. Dr Patel highlighted that the initiative would be highly beneficial in providing vocational training opportunities to undergraduate and postgraduate students. He further noted that the MoU paves the way for joint research proposals, academic conferences, and expert lectures in the relevant domain areas.
Hindustan Times
24-06-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Army to get ₹2,000 crore hardware through emergency route
NEW DELHI: The defence ministry has signed a raft of contracts worth almost ₹ 2,000 crore through the emergency procurement route to boost the Indian Army's readiness in counter-terrorism operations in Jammu and Kashmir, with some of these deals concluded after the recent four-day military confrontation with Pakistan under Operation Sindoor, officials aware of the matter said on Tuesday. An Indian army soldier stands guard at the Line of Control (LoC) between Pakistan and India on May 20 (AFP FILE) The weapons and systems ordered include integrated drone detection and interdiction systems, low-level lightweight radars, very short-range air defence systems and remotely piloted aerial vehicles. Thirteen contracts under the emergency procurement mechanism have been concluded, the defence ministry said on Tuesday. 'These contracts, amounting to ₹ 1,981.90 crore, have been finalised against an (earlier) overall sanctioned outlay of ₹ 2,000 crore for the Indian Army,' it said in a statement. The hardware on order includes loitering munitions, different types of drones, bullet-proof jackets, ballistic helmets, quick reaction fighting vehicles (both heavy and medium) and night sights for rifles. 'Executed through fast-track procedures under the emergency procurement mandate, the procurement aims to enhance situational awareness, lethality, mobility, and protection for troops deployed in counter-terrorism environments,' the ministry added. The 450 locally produced loitering munitions, or kamikaze drones, ordered from a Nagpur-based defence firm, Solar Defence and Aerospace Ltd, to boost the army's precision targeting capabilities – as reported by HT on Tuesday -- are part of the emergency procurement. These procurements reflect the ministry's commitment to equipping the Indian Army with modern, mission-critical, and completely indigenous systems to meet emerging security challenges, and the emergency procurement route continues to be a key enabler in bridging urgent capability gaps and ensuring timely induction of vital operational equipment, the statement added. India launched the operation in the early hours of May 7 and struck terror and military installations in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror strike in which 26 people were shot dead. It triggered a four-day military confrontation with Pakistan involving fighter jets, missiles, drones, long-range weapons and heavy artillery before the two sides reached an understanding on stopping all military action on May 10. Days after the ceasefire, the government granted powers to the armed forces to make emergency purchases worth around ₹ 40,000 crore.
