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1. Kerala HC dismisses plea for probe into irregularities in Byju’s insolvency

Kerala HC dismisses plea for probe into irregularities in Byju’s insolvency A Division Bench of the Kerala High Court recently dismissed an appeal by Voizzit Technology Private Limited for an investig

Kerala HC dismisses plea for probe into irregularities in Byju’s insolvency

Kerala HC dismisses plea for probe into irregularities in Byju’s insolvency A Division Bench of the Kerala High Court recently dismissed an appeal by Voizzit Technology Private Limited for an investigation into alleged malpractices by the Interim Resolution Professional and others in the insolvency proceedings of Think and Learn Private Ltd., popularly known as Byju’s, an ed-tech company. Voizzit has been in a legal battle with Byju’s over ownership of their assets ever since the ed-tech company defaulted on Voizzit’s loan of $100 million. The appeal was made against the order of Justice G. Gireesh, who had refused to direct the Central Bureau of Investigation, the Directorate of Enforcement, and the National Investigation Agency to investigate the alleged irregularities such as ‘the involvement of foreign entities and jurisdictions in the manipulation of insolvency processes, diversion and alienation of Indian-origin assets, unauthorised control over critical digital infrastructure, and extraction of capital and intellectual property outside India’, among others. Two reasons The Single Bench of the Kerala High Court had held that the petitioners had approached the wrong forum for the writ petition and that it was not maintainable. There were two reasons given for this decision; one, the petitioner had filed a public interest litigation seeking investigation into the 'malpractices.’ When the case was withdrawn, they had not requested permission to file a fresh petition, and two, they had also registered a complaint with the High Grounds Police Station, Bengaluru, wherein the Karnataka High Court had stayed that investigation. Natarajan and Johnson John agreed with the ‘no interference’ order of the Single Bench, stating that it could not intrude in the proceedings already pending before the Karnataka High…

2. AU warns job seekers against recruitment fraud

AU warns job seekers against recruitment fraud The Andhra University (AU) has cautioned unemployed youth against falling prey to intermediaries or brokers claiming to secure them jobs in the universit

AU warns job seekers against recruitment fraud

AU warns job seekers against recruitment fraud The Andhra University (AU) has cautioned unemployed youth against falling prey to intermediaries or brokers claiming to secure them jobs in the university in exchange for money. Responding to reports that some persons had allegedly collected money from job aspirants in the name of recruitment, AU Registrar K. Rambabu said no complaints had been received by the university so far. He said the university would initiate action if victims came forward with evidence or complaints. The Registrar warned that strict action would be taken against anyone misusing the university’s name. He also said disciplinary action would be initiated if any university employee was found involved in such activities. Rambabu said all recruitment processes in the university is conducted transparently and in accordance with government norms. Any recruitment notifications, he added, would be published in newspapers and on the university’s official website.

3. Man held on extortion charge

Man held on extortion charge The Cheemeni police have arrested a 28-year-old man for the alleged extortion of ₹20 lakh from a studio owner in Cheruvathur. Zulfiqar, a resident within the Cheemeni poli

Man held on extortion charge

Man held on extortion charge The Cheemeni police have arrested a 28-year-old man for the alleged extortion of ₹20 lakh from a studio owner in Cheruvathur. Zulfiqar, a resident within the Cheemeni police station limits. The police said he allegedly carried out the fraud using the name Azeez. According to the complaint, the accused, his wife, and their associates allegedly extorted around ₹20 lakh from him through fund transfers, bank transactions, and cheques over a period of time since last year. The police said Zulfiqar and his wife became acquainted with the complainant while staying in a rented house at Karivellur. The accused was produced before a court and remanded to judicial custody.

4. Bombay High Court seeks NIA’s reply on Varavara Rao’s plea to relocate to Hyderabad

Bombay High Court seeks NIA’s reply on Varavara Rao’s plea to relocate to Hyderabad The Bombay High Court has sought a response from the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on a plea filed by P. Varav

Bombay High Court seeks NIA’s reply on Varavara Rao’s plea to relocate to Hyderabad

Bombay High Court seeks NIA’s reply on Varavara Rao’s plea to relocate to Hyderabad The Bombay High Court has sought a response from the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on a plea filed by P. Varavara Rao, an accused in the Bhima Koregaon case, seeking permission to relocate from Mumbai to Hyderabad. The 85-year-old Telugu poet, who is out on medical bail, has argued that he cannot afford to live in Mumbai. A division bench of Justice Ajay Gadkari and Justice Kamal Khata on Friday (June 12, 2026) issued a notice, directing the NIA to file its reply within two weeks. Rao, who has been booked under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, has challenged an order passed by a special NIA court on March 16, which dismissed his application to reside in Hyderabad. Rao has stated that living in Mumbai is a financial burden he cannot bear. The High Court’s notice comes after a series of judicial proceedings concerning Mr. In 2022, the Supreme Court granted him bail on medical grounds.

5. Rebel TMC MP Kakoli’s son to return gift from Mamata, send legal notice over remarks

Rebel TMC MP Kakoli’s son to return gift from Mamata, send legal notice over remarks Son of rebel Trinamool Congress MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar on Sunday (June 14, 2026) said he would return gifts prese

Rebel TMC MP Kakoli’s son to return gift from Mamata, send legal notice over remarks

Rebel TMC MP Kakoli’s son to return gift from Mamata, send legal notice over remarks Son of rebel Trinamool Congress MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar on Sunday (June 14, 2026) said he would return gifts presented by former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to him and his wife, citing "recent events" and "personal conscience". Baidyanath Ghosh, also said that a legal notice would be sent to Mamata Banerjee and several of the TMC MPs, who did not join the rebel camp, for making certain "unsavoury comments" allegedly made against him. His statement came amid an escalating political confrontation between the TMC leadership and a dissident group of party MPs led by his mother. Baidyanath said, "I am returning the gold necklace gifted to my wife at our wedding and the kurta-pyjama gifted to me during Durga Puja by @MamataOfficial. I remain grateful for the gesture, but in view of recent events and as a matter of personal conscience, it is appropriate to return these gifts." Sharing her son's post on social media, the Barasat MP expressed support for his decision. Banerjee had gifted him traditional kurta-pyjama sets every Durga Puja for the last five to six years. "I will return all of them to her Kalighat residence. She had also attended my wedding and gifted my wife a gold necklace.

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