Pearl Agro Scam: ED Attaches Rs 2,000 Cr Properties

Enforcement Directorate attaches 37 properties worth Rs 2,000 crore in Ludhiana and Jaipur in the Pearl Agro Corp case. Total attachments now reach Rs 7,600 crore in the Rs 60,000 crore ponzi scheme affecting 6 crore investors.

CRS Approves Third Line in Odisha After Speed Trials

Brijesh Kumar Mishra, Commissioner of Railway Safety, inspected the new 7.1-km third line between Ladda and Jimidipeta stations in Waltair division, authorizing its full commissioning after successful speed trials.

IndiGo Cancels CIS Flights, Air India Reviews Routes

IndiGo cancels flights to Tbilisi, Almaty, Tashkent, Baku till Jan 28 and adds fuel stops due to Iran tensions. Air India reassesses transcontinental routes following EASA advisory warning of high risk in Iranian airspace.

IRFC Considers Swiss Franc Swaps to Cut Dollar Exposure

Indian Railway Finance Corp is exploring converting part of its dollar loans into Swiss francs to reduce currency risk and lower funding costs amid rupee volatility, while expanding into metro rail refinancing.

Punjab Farmer Moves Entire House 300 Feet to Save It

Sukhpreet Singh, a farmer in Punjab's Barnala district, is moving his two-storey house 300 feet to avoid demolition for an expressway project, spending Rs 15 lakh on the unique relocation effort.

Ludhiana Trust to Re-auction Commercial Complex

The Ludhiana Improvement Trust announces re-auction of a commercial complex on Maharani Jhansi Road after previous attempts failed. The move aims to boost local infrastructure and economic development in Punjab.

Muslim Startups Fill Economic Gaps in India

From professional coaching to Sharia-compliant investing, Muslim-led startups are addressing practical needs in India's economy, creating opportunities for community participation in urban life.

Power Sector Turns Profitable After Years of Losses

India's power distribution sector has turned profitable in FY25, with Maharashtra and Punjab discoms leading the charge. The sector moved from a Rs 27,022 crore loss to a Rs 2,701 crore profit, though accumulated losses remain high.

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