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Vijayawada, Oct 2025 :  The Office of Senior Advocate Sidharth Luthra hereby confirms that the Hon’ble Special Judge for SPE & ACB Cases, Vijayawada, has dismissed the regular bail petitions filed by seven accused in Crime No. 21 of 2024, of the ongoing investigation into large-scale liquor procurement irregularities in Andhra Pradesh.   In a series of detailed and reasoned orders, the Hon’ble Court has uniformly upheld the prosecution’s submissions as advanced by Senior Advocate Sidharth Luthra, affirming the principles governing successive bail, the gravity of economic offences, and the prosecution’s continuing statutory right to investigate under law. This office submits that the following established legal principles were correctly upheld:   ●         The Nexus of Economic Offences : The nature of the alleged offences, which involve large-scale financial fraud and alleged misuse of public office, places them squarely within the c...

“Innovate to Act for a Climate Resilient World” on 3 & 4 November 2025 in New Delhi New Delhi: GRIHA Council is set to host the 17th GRIHA Summit on 3rd and 4th November 2025 at the India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi, under the theme “Innovate to Act for a Climate Resilient World.” The Summit aims to accelerate scalable climate solutions for India’s built environment by bringing together national and international leaders to deliberate on policies, market mechanisms, technology advancements, and partnerships needed to strengthen the resilience of infrastructure, cities, and communities. As India advances its sustainability agenda amidst intensifying climate shocks, this high- level convening will feature over 50 distinguished speakers across four plenary sessions and four technical sessions, complemented by three innovation-centric exhibition pavilions. Senior government officials, heads of multilateral institutions, ambassadors, and industry leaders will share insights o...

As online shopping becomes second nature for millions across India, so too does the need to stay vigilant. Cyber fraudsters are constantly refining their tactics, fake websites, scam calls, and malicious apps are just a few of the tricks they use to mislead unsuspecting users.   These threats aren’t seasonal. They’re persistent and opportunistic, surfacing whenever there's a chance to exploit urgency or excitement. They can sneak into everyday moments, from browsing exciting deals to that quick “add to cart” click. That’s why it’s critical to stay alert and informed, not just during major events, but every time you shop online.   This guide lays out simple, effective actions you can take to protect your Flipkart account and safeguard your data and privacy. Whether you’re facing a suspicious link or handling a shady call, here’s how to stay cyber secure. Shopping Online? Here’s How to Stay Safe and Spot a Scam Before You Click   ●  Beware of Scam Calls and Social Engi...

 17th GRIHA Summit 3rd – 4th November 2025 | India Habitat Centre, New Delhi THE 17th GRIHA SUMMIT The 17th GRIHA Summit centred around the theme Innovate to Act for a Climate Resilient World scheduled on 3rd – 4th November 2025 at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi is bringing together 50+ eminent speakers, 8+ technical sessions, and 3 curated exhibit pavilions to convert climate ambition into on-ground action across India’s built environment and infrastructure systems. Designed for policymakers, architects, engineers, urban practitioners, researchers, product manufacturers, investors, and academia, the two-day convening focuses on market mechanisms, policy frameworks, and scalable solutions for a secure, inclusive, low-carbon transition that protects communities and economies from escalating climate risks. Plenary sessions spotlight resilient infrastructure planning, climate pedagogy to equip the next generation, and public advocacy to translate awareness into measurable impact ...

India, 2025:  Philip Morris International (PMI) recently hosted the Technovation event in Dubai, focusing on improving public health in the Global South by leveraging innovative smoke-free alternatives. The event highlighted how innovation, science, and technology can serve as powerful tools to accelerate the decline in smoking rates and contribute to a healthier future. PMI executives emphasized that a smoke-free future is within reach—driven by scientifically substantiated, combustion-free alternatives that are designed to reduce harm compared to traditional cigarettes. Speaking at the event, Jacek Olczak, CEO Philip Morris International  said, “Cigarettes should never be the easiest—or only—option. In a world where smoke-free technology is available, this should not be the case. Today, some smokers have access to better alternatives, while others are left without choices. Do we want a future where only certain countries eradicate smoking, while others still see rates soarin...

~The latest version combines POS functionality and voice alerts to help small merchants expand their digital payment acceptance~   PhonePe, today unveiled its next-gen SmartSpeaker - the PhonePe SmartPOD  at the Global Fintech Fest 2025. The new hybrid device is designed to meet the evolving payment needs of both merchants and the customers. Its launch at the industry event, highlights PhonePe's commitment to developing practical solutions for Indian merchants. Manufactured in India, the SmartPOD is the first PhonePe solution  that combines the best features of the SmartSpeaker and traditional Point of Sale (POS) devices into a single, cost-effective device. This new model is an upgrade from earlier smartspeakers that supported audio alerts for UPI payments. The SmartPOD  is designed to facilitate merchants who primarily accept UPI payments but are losing out on sales opportunities because they lack a cost-effective way to accept payment through cards. This device is...

  Amazon Great Indian Festival 2025:  Amazon’s Great Indian Festival is now live with exciting offers on Echo smart speakers and displays with Alexa, Alexa smart home combos, Fire TV streaming sticks, smart TVs with Fire TV built-in, and the all-new Kindle Paperwhite. Whether it’s getting started on your smart home journey or elevating your TV streaming experience, you can enjoy savings across these devices during the ongoing shopping event. Here are some of the best deals to look out for: Read anytime, anywhere with the all-new Kindle Paperwhite The all-new Kindle Paperwhite  is Amazon’s fastest and thinnest Paperwhite yet, designed to make reading convenient and enjoyable. With its lightweight design, glare-free display, and battery life of up to 12 weeks on a single charge, Kindle Paperwhite lets you carry your library with you and read comfortably anywhere and in any surrounding. During Amazon’s Great Indian Festival, you can avail flat ₹2,000 on this e-reader and get...