A Senate inquiry into a fatal MRH-90 Taipan helicopter crash heard allegations of fabricated evidence and corruption. Family members of the four deceased men are demanding accountability, questioning the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions' decision not to pursue criminal charges.
Workers at Australian Taxation Office (ATO) outsource call centres earn up to 40% less than public service staff doing the same job. Landmark "same job, same pay" hearings will determine if these workers should receive equal pay, potentially impacting the ATO's reliance on private operators like Probe, Concentrix, and Serco.
Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee was questioned for over 11 hours by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the alleged teacher recruitment scam in West Bengal. Banerjee stated he would not 'cower down' and accused the ED summonses of being an attempt to weaken opposition parties.
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced on X that he and his wife are under investigation by the US Department of Justice, which he claims is politically motivated by Donald Trump due to his potential 2028 presidential run. The DOJ has not confirmed the investigation.
KEM Hospital has placed MBBS student Sejal Pawar on a 15-day forced leave and barred her from campus following a viral video of a stand-up comedy show. An FIR has been registered against her and comedian Pranit More for allegedly publishing objectionable content concerning women, consent, and deceased persons. The controversy has sparked a debate on freedom of expression.
Italy has opened an investigation into Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir for alleged torture and kidnapping of Italian activists on an aid flotilla to Gaza. This follows similar probes by France and potential EU sanctions, amid international condemnation of Ben-Gvir's actions.
The Reserve Bank of India has closed an Enforcement Directorate investigation into Myntra Designs Private Limited after compounding certain Foreign Exchange Management Act violations. The company faced allegations of delays in submitting overseas investment reports and undertaking commitments before compliance, leading to a one-time monetary penalty.
Russia is prepared to join a depoliticized investigation into the circumstances of a drone incident in Romania, according to Russian UN envoy Vasily Nebenzia. He emphasized the need for a thorough and unbiased inquiry.
Russia is ready to participate in a depoliticized investigation into the circumstances of a drone incident in Romania, according to Russian UN envoy Vasily Nebenzya. He stressed the need for objective findings.
Six individuals tragically lost their lives in Rajanna Sircilla, Telangana, after their speeding car collided with a stationary lorry on Saturday. The severe impact mangled the car, trapping the occupants. Authorities are investigating potential causes like poor visibility or driver fatigue, with a detailed probe underway.
The Supreme Court expressed strong disapproval of West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's intervention in an ED raid at the I-PAC director's residence. The court warned that such actions by a sitting CM threaten democratic processes while hearing arguments on ED's Article 32 petitions.
