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1. Vikram Bhatt on Mahesh Bhatt’s silence during fraud case: ‘Maybe he was helping me’

Vikram Bhatt on Mahesh Bhatt’s silence during fraud case: ‘Maybe he was helping me’ Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt has opened up about the legal troubles that landed him in jail for 70 days, the people who st

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Vikram Bhatt on Mahesh Bhatt’s silence during fraud case: ‘Maybe he was helping me’ Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt has opened up about the legal troubles that landed him in jail for 70 days, the people who stood by him, and why he harbours no resentment towards mentor and filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt for not publicly speaking in his defence. Vikram Bhatt was in jail for 70 days after being arrested in connection with a dispute surrounding a proposed biopic on IVF founder Ajay Murdia's late wife, Indira Murdia. The filmmaker and his wife, Shwetambari Bhatt, were accused in an alleged Rs 30 crore fraud case. The couple was arrested in December 2025 after a dispute related to the proposed biopic. According to the FIR, Ajay Murdia had met Bhatt in Mumbai in April 2024 to discuss a film based on his late wife's life, along with another potential historical war project. The complaint alleged that financial disagreements later emerged between the parties, ultimately leading to legal action. Vikram and Shwetambari were granted bail in February 2026. Speaking to Siddharth Kannan, Vikram addressed the allegations against him and maintained that the accusations were baseless. ‘The chargesheet couldn't prove anything’ Asked about the fraud allegations, Vikram dismissed the claims outright.

2. TMC councillor Mohammad Jasimuddin arrested for molesting minor

TMC councillor Mohammad Jasimuddin arrested for molesting minor The TOI City Desk is an indefatigable team of journalists dedicated to bringing you the pulse of cities from across the nation, all day

TMC councillor Mohammad Jasimuddin arrested for molesting minor

TMC councillor Mohammad Jasimuddin arrested for molesting minor The TOI City Desk is an indefatigable team of journalists dedicated to bringing you the pulse of cities from across the nation, all day and all night. Our mission is to curate, report, and deliver city news that matters to readers of The. With a keen focus on urban life, governance, culture, and local issues, we provide a comprehensive view of the ever-evolving cityscapes. Our team works tirelessly to keep readers informed about the latest developments, ensuring that they are connected to the heartbeat of cities across India, right when it happens. The TOI City Desk is a trusted source for staying in touch with the local stories that shape your world.

3. Ex-TMC MLA Sujoy Hazra arrested in extortion case; eggs hurled at convoy

Ex-TMC MLA Sujoy Hazra arrested in extortion case; eggs hurled at convoy KOLKATA: Former TMC MLA Sujoy Hazra was taken into custody on Sunday over allegations of extortion and forgery. Residents repor

Ex-TMC MLA Sujoy Hazra arrested in extortion case; eggs hurled at convoy

Ex-TMC MLA Sujoy Hazra arrested in extortion case; eggs hurled at convoy KOLKATA: Former TMC MLA Sujoy Hazra was taken into custody on Sunday over allegations of extortion and forgery. Residents reportedly hurled eggs at a police vehicle carrying TMC leader Sujoy Hazra, alleging that he had taken money for housing construction but failed to deliver the promised houses. “In 2021, he took 10 lakhs from a complainant named Imran and did not return it. Not only did he fail to return the money, but he also did not return the property, " public prosecutor Najim Habib said. According to public prosecutor Najim Habib, in 2021, Sujoy Hazra took Rs 10 lakh from a complainant named Imran and did not return it. He also failed to return the property despite repeated demands. "Following the allegation, when the complainant went to the house of the accused, Sujoy Hazra refused him, there are many non-bailable sections applied, including 420, 406, 461, 472, 120B, and 409. Because it involves government property and forgery was committed, it turned into the criminal breach of trust and misappropriation of government property, " prosecutor Najim added. (With agency inputs)

4. TMC worker accused of extortion hides under pile of sarees in Howrah godown to avoid arrest

TMC worker accused of extortion hides under pile of sarees in Howrah godown to avoid arrest KOLKATA: A Trinamool worker accused of extortion took shelter under a huge pile of clothes kept inside a god

TMC worker accused of extortion hides under pile of sarees in Howrah godown to avoid arrest

TMC worker accused of extortion hides under pile of sarees in Howrah godown to avoid arrest KOLKATA: A Trinamool worker accused of extortion took shelter under a huge pile of clothes kept inside a godown of the state government organization “Tantuja” at Amta in Howrah on Saturday when BJP workers of Basantpur Panchayat in Udaynarayanpur came looking for him at Amta Block 1. They spotted Brahmananda Chakrabarty at the state-owned Tantuja showroom. After this, they informed the concerned Pendro police station about the matter. A video of Chakrabarty hiding under a heap of sarees went viral. After this, the Amta police station police went to Tantuja on Saturday evening in search of Brahmananda and started a search. Finally, during the conversation, the pile of sarees on one side suddenly moved. Although there was a suspicion of an earthquake, the police came to their senses. When nothing moved anywhere else, why did only that little area move?

5. Zoho Webinar to explore digital trust with Aadhaar eSign and eStamping as legal ecosystem evolves

Zoho Webinar to explore digital trust with Aadhaar eSign and eStamping as legal ecosystem evolves - Corporate & Business - 1 min read Zoho Webinar to explore digital trust with Aadhaar eSign and eStam

Zoho Webinar to explore digital trust with Aadhaar eSign and eStamping as legal ecosystem evolves

Zoho Webinar to explore digital trust with Aadhaar eSign and eStamping as legal ecosystem evolves - Corporate & Business - 1 min read Zoho Webinar to explore digital trust with Aadhaar eSign and eStamping as legal ecosystem evolves Highlights - Industry and legal leaders will gather for a webinar titled 'Aadhaar eSign and eStamping for Digital India' on June 18, 2026, aimed at advancing the digital economy. - The session will focus on Aadhaar-based digital signatures and electronic stamp duty, discussing their impact on compliance, contract execution, and operational risk reduction across various sectors. - Key topics include legal foundations for digital signatures in India, the significance of Aadhaar in identity verification, and the future of digital workflows with AI technology. In a bid to accelerate the transition to a fully digital economy, industry and legal leaders are set to reconvene on June 18, 2026, for a high-profile webinar titled "Aadhaar eSign and eStamping for Digital India", jointly organised by ETLegalWorld in association with Zoho Sign. The session will bring together legal, regulatory and technology stakeholders to dissect the expanding role of Aadhaar-based digital signatures and electronic stamp duty in bolstering compliance, speeding contract execution and reducing operational risk across sectors. Read More: Register Here for Aadhaar eSign and eStamping for Digital India With digital signatures and Aadhaar-linked e-authentication emerging as cornerstones of modern legal workflows, the webinar aims to highlight how these technologies are streamlining documentation and trust mechanisms in enterprise and government contracts alike. Discussion themes will include the legal foundation for digital signatures in India, transformative identity verification via Aadhaar, the role of platforms such as Zoho Sign in achieving Digital India objectives,…

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