Kumaraswamy announces โน25 lakh and a job for kin of Visakhapatnam steel plant blast victims
The Steel Minister visits RINL and the hospital, orders an independent inquiry, and announces jobs and aid for the families of the dead and the injured

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The Steel Minister visits RINL and the hospital, orders an independent inquiry, and announces jobs and aid for the families of the dead and the injured

Quick commerce platform Zepto revealed in its updated draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) on Monday that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) had summoned its founders Aadit Palicha and Kaivalya Vohra in relation to the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) in April 2026.In its updated DRHP filed with SEBI for a $1 billion (Rs 9,500 crore) initial public offering, Zepto said that Palicha and Vohra were required to produce some documents with regard to foreign investments, audited balance sheets for the financial year 2020-21, shareholding patterns, details on loans and guarantees, income tax returns and bank accounts, along with other information.Complying with the summons, Vohra appeared before the ED on April 17 and April 22. Palicha appeared before the authority on April 20 and May 15 this year. "As on the date of this Updated Draft Red Herring Prospectus โ I, they have provided relevant information and documents as requested by ED pursuant to the Summons, as well as follow-on information requested by the ED further to their interactions, including certain details in relation to our holding structure, the Scheme, and additional information in relation to our business such as business agreements and invoices," Zepto said.The quick commerce company said it has not yet received any further communication from ED. It assured that there will not be future inquiries or that these could escalate to investigations, legal proceedings or any possible penalties.Zepto IPOThe much-awaited IPO of Zepto will comprise a fresh issue of shares worth Rs 8,010 crore and an offer-for-sale (OFS) of nearly 11.35 crore shares by existing shareholders, according to the updated prospectus. The five-year-old company had filed its IPO papers confidentially with market regulator SEBI back in December 2025 and received the regulator's approval in May this year.Zepto is aiming to debut on stock markets in July, people familiar with the matter told The Economic Times. This would make the firm the third quick commerce player on Dalal Street, along with Blinkit parent Eternal and Instamart parent Swiggy.Also Read | Zepto files updated papers for Rs 9,500 crore IPO; aims July listingZepto earnings snapshotZepto reported a 75% year-on-year (YoY) jump in consolidated revenue for the fourth quarter of FY26 to Rs 7,498 crore, according to its updated DRHP. The Bengaluru-based company also narrowed its net loss to Rs 1,539 crore during the January-March quarter from Rs 1,832 crore a year earlier, the filing showed.Zepto processed 210 million orders during the quarter, i.e. over 2 million orders a day. It ended March 2026 with 1,139 dark stores, up from 1,029 a year earlier. Orders per store per day rose to 2,140 from 1,425 in the year-ago period, indicating higher throughput across its network.Also Read | Zepto Q4 revenue up 75% at Rs 7,498 crore, narrows loss to Rs 1,538 crore(Disclaimer: Recommendations, suggestions, views and opinions given by the experts are their own. These do not represent the views of The Economic Times)
Authorities are expected to conduct a detailed inquiry to ascertain the exact cause of the accident and determine any safety lapses
A function was held to open the local TVK office at Thippampatti in the Veerapandi Assembly constituency in Salem. Around 50 students from Kuralnatham Government Primary School were allegedly brought by the headmaster in school uniforms to attend the event
"My only fault was that I demanded an internal inquiry against certain police officers," Ray said on 2024 case; cites BJP's big win and meets party's key leader
The CBSE questioned the pleaโs maintainability, arguing that a political partyโs student wing filed it and that educational matters should not be politicised
The Delhi High Court on Monday sought the stand of the Centre and the CBSE on a petition by Congress party's student wing seeking an independent inquiry into the alleged large-scale irregularities in the on-screen marking (OSM) system for Class 12 exams.Issuing notice on a PIL petition by the National Students' Union of India (NSUI), a vacation bench of Justices Neena Bansal Krishna and Madhu Jain asked the central government and CBSE to file their responses and listed the matter for hearing on June 12.Also read: IIT panel approves new CBSE portal for re-evaluation after security reviewThe petitioner submitted that the CBSE closed the portal for verifying and revaluing answer sheets last night and requested a direction to keep it open for affected students for one month.Counsel for CBSE, advocate M A Niyaz, submitted that the authorities extended the deadline for closing the portal from time to time, and the education board was duly addressing the grievances of aggrieved students. He also objected to the maintainability of NSUI to file the PIL, emphasising that it was a student wing of a political party. "We don't want education to be politicised like this," the counsel submitted.The NSUI counsel said that it filed the PIL on behalf of minors and that association with a political party was not a disqualification.What is OSM and what went wrongCBSE introduced on-screen marking for the evaluation of Class 12 answer books beginning with the 2026 examination cycle, describing it as part of its continuous effort to enhance efficiency and transparency. Under the system, physical exam papers are scanned, digitally masked to hide students' identities, and evaluated by teachers on a computer screen.However, the rollout has run into significant controversy. Thousands of students across the country reported issues including blurred scans, missing pages, mismatched answer sheets, incomplete uploads and unexpectedly low marks following the declaration of Class 12 results.CBSE declared the Class 12 results on May 13, with the overall pass percentage dropping to 85.20%, down from 88.39% last year. Reports also indicated a decline in the number of students scoring 90% and above.What NSUI is seekingThe PIL, filed through NSUI president Vinod Jhakhar and advocate Rishav Ranjan, seeks a direction to reopen the verification portal for one month, permit manual rechecking and physical verification of answer sheets in disputed cases, and order an independent inquiry into the alleged irregularities. It also seeks direct oversight by the Union Government and calls for proper safeguards and guidelines to be framed for future digital evaluation systems.Also read: Who is Dharmendra Pradhan? All about Education minister facing heat in CJP protest amid NEET, CBSE controversyNSUI has argued that the lack of a robust corrective mechanism heightens the prejudice to students because the academic calendar continues to move forward while the disputes remain unresolved.The Delhi Government School Teachers' Association (GSTA) had urged CBSE to hold implementation of the OSM system for the 2026 evaluation cycle, citing concerns that the majority of teachers had not been provided with structured and certified training for the digital system. The association had suggested the system be run only as a pilot on a limited scale during the 2026 session.With inputs from PTI
โBut these young men did ask questions, and they found the answers, too. This is Indiaโs true youth power, inquisitive, aware, and informed,โ the Congress leader says, posting a video with 18-year-old Sarthak Siddhant, lauding him for exposing vulnerabilities in the CBSEโs OSM portal
When the matter was finally exposed, senior police officers conducted an inquiry to fix responsibility and submitted a report to the DCP.
This follows the recommendations proposed by a three-member panel appointed by the Directorate of Medical Education to inquire into the allegations levelled by the 12 PG students
The investigation was transferred to the NIA following demands for a central inquiry into the explosion. Since assuming charge of the case, the agency has arrested several people, including TMC leader Wahidul Islam. Officials from a special NIA team arrived at Molla's residence to gather information and examine possible links to the case. During the operation, Molla's wife and daughter were seen entering the premises.
India needs to challenge the legal basis of a proposed US tariff action that seeks to impose an additional 12.5% duty on imports from the country under a Section 301 investigation, trade policy think tank Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said on June 3.The recommendation comes after the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) proposed fresh duties on imports from 54 economies following a probe into the enforcement of restrictions on goods linked to forced labour.GTRI said that the investigation stretches the intended scope of Section 301, a trade enforcement mechanism traditionally used to address barriers affecting market access for American businesses in foreign jurisdictions, PTI reported.The current action is focused instead on whether countries regulate imports originating from third nations where forced labour concerns may exist, the think tank observed.Also read | Iran war puts Malhotra & Co in razor-edge policy bindThe proposed tariff rate of 12.5% for India and several other economies is also higher than the tariff ceiling committed by the US under multilateral trade rules, the think tank said.According to GTRI founder Ajay Srivastava, India should maintain that Washington is attempting to extend its domestic import-control framework beyond its borders through unilateral trade measures.He said such an approach falls outside the mandate of Section 301 and raises broader concerns regarding the use of trade policy to influence regulatory practices in other countries.The think tank further noted that concerns surrounding forced labour are often confined to specific products or sectors rather than entire economies. It argued that imposing country-wide tariffs may not be an appropriate response when targeted measures could address the underlying issue more effectively.Also read | CBDT tells tax officers to tighten scrutiny of unexplained income, assetsGTRI also viewed the proposed action in the context of ongoing trade negotiations between India and the United States, suggesting that the move could increase pressure on New Delhi as both countries work toward a bilateral trade agreement. It cautioned that India may face additional investigations under Section 301 in areas such as industrial overcapacity.The USTR initiated two separate Section 301 investigations in March this year covering 60 economies. One inquiry examined issues related to forced labour, while the second focused on concerns over excess manufacturing capacity.Following the conclusion of the forced labour investigation, the US has proposed additional duties on imports from 54 economies. Under the plan, imports from countries including Canada, Ecuador, Mexico, Indonesia, Pakistan and the European Union would face a 10% tariff. A higher duty of 12.5% has been proposed for 48 economies, including India and China.The proposal has not yet been finalised and is currently open for public consultation. Stakeholders have until June 22 to request participation in hearings and submit testimony summaries, while written submissions can be filed until July 6. Public hearings are scheduled for July 7.A final determination is expected in the coming weeks and could be announced before the expiry of the temporary Section 122 tariff measures on July 24. If approved, the additional duties may come into force shortly thereafter.The investigation does not allege the use of forced labour in India's export production. Instead, it examines whether India has adequate restrictions on imports sourced from third countries where forced labour concerns may arise.Inputs from PTI
On Tuesday, the Centre transferred Singh from the post of CBSE chairperson amid the escalating row over the board's On-Screen Marking system and ordered an inquiry
After Saket building collapse killed six, MCD cracks down on illegal constructions, identifies 81 violators. CM Rekha Gupta orders citywide survey and inquiry.
The Centre has removed CBSE chairperson Rahul Singh and secretary Himanshu Gupta following criticism over the digital evaluation system's rollout. An inquiry has been ordered into the procurement of the on-screen marking system, with Lokhande Prashant Sitaram appointed as the new CBSE chairperson.
Modi govt constituted one-member committee to inquire into the procurement of services for the OSM system
Earlier in the day, the Parliamentary Committee for Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports, chaired by Congress MP Digvijaya Singh had summoned top officials of the board and the Ministry of School Education
The union government established a one-member committee to investigate the CBSE's OSM system procurement. Chaired by S. Radha Chauhan, it will receive support from other officers and submit its report within a month to the Department of Personnel & Training.